The Transfer Window is CLOSED! | Gameweek 3 Best Bets & Predictions | The Assist 26/27

After a fascinating start to the 2026/27 Premier League season The Assist is back for another huge gameweek, with the early-season picture beginning to take shape! 🔥

Tom McGarry returns to host alongside Racing Post football experts Dan Childs and James Milton as the team look ahead to another packed weekend of Premier League action.

Friday night sees Liverpool travel to newly promoted Ipswich Town, while Saturday brings a host of intriguing fixtures including Newcastle v Bournemouth, Brentford v Sunderland, Manchester City v Coventry City and Nottingham Forest v Tottenham.

There is also a big test for Aston Villa as they welcome Hull City, while Brighton face Leeds and Fulham take on Crystal Palace.

Sunday sees Manchester United travel to Everton before a huge London clash at the Emirates as defending champions Arsenal host Chelsea. Can Arsenal maintain their perfect start to the season, or will Chelsea hand the champions their first setback?

The team also look at all the other big talking points from across the Premier League and EFL, revealing where they think the best betting value can be found this weekend.

A reminder The Assist has come back refreshed for the new season, with plenty of new features:

⚽ Premier League predictions and best bets
🏆 The best of the weekend's EFL action
🧱 A Bet Builder from EACH of the team
🇪🇺 The best value bet from across Europe
🔥 The Assist Treble
💰 Weekend betting tips and value selections

Expect expert football predictions, Premier League betting tips, EFL picks, Bet Builders and European value bets as Tom, Dan and Jack reveal their best selections ahead of another huge weekend of football.

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