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Bolton v Nottingham Forest (Away win)
Trotters boss Dougie Freedman is in big trouble, not least because he faces the rich recruitment of Forest here. Bolton were battered on the opening day by Watford, and that will have sapped fragile confidence after last term’s lower mid-table finish.

Norwich v Watford (Away win)
Neil Adams is still awaiting his first victory as Canaries coach, and the prolific Hornet strike partnership of Troy Deeney and Matej Vydra should ensure that continues. Watford won on their last visit to Carrow Road, and expect the same to happen here.

Reading v Ipswich (Draw)
Royals boss Nigel Adkins has lost centre half Sean Morrison as he has joined Championship rivals Cardiff City. Ipswich began life after assists machine Aaron Cresswell with victory, but a share of the spoils looks likely here.

Rotherham v Wolves (Away win)
With Nouha Dicko now at Wolves and Kieran Agard on the verge of joining Leeds, the Millers are short in attack. Expect Kenny Jackett to get one over fellow promoted boss Steve Evans here in light of this.

Sheffield Wednesday v Derby (Away win)
The Rams did the double over the Owls last term, and Steve McClaren has strengthened his attacking options with former Wednesday loan player Leon Best.

Arsenal v Crystal Palace (Home win)
Suddenly Palace are in all kinds of trouble after Tony Pulis left the club. The Eagles are there for the taking, ready to be pushed off their perch, against a slick Arsenal team, which won 2-0 home and away in this fixture last term. In-form Olivier Giroud and slick new Gunners signing Alexis Sanchez will be too strong for the visitors.

Liverpool v Southampton (Home win)
Despite losing Luis Suarez in the summer, Liverpool come up against a side who have lost far more names, including three who jumped the Saints ship to Anfield. Both Rickie Lambert and Dejan Lovren are expected to feature against their former club, with the latter aiming to keep latest Southampton arrival Shane Long quiet here.

Newcastle United v Manchester City (Home win)
The Magpies have recruited magnificently in the transfer window, and can take Man City by surprise in front of what will be a raucous home crowd. Manuel Pellegrini’s men looked lacklustre against Arsenal in the Community Shield, and there are serious question marks over their defence.