Today sees the start of the 2017/18 Premier League season and heralds the return of some educated guesswork from the Leader’s sports desk.

Starting with this evening’s opener between Arsenal and Leicester, we’ve predicted the outcome of each of this weekend’s top-flight fixtures.

Have a read of our game-by-game forecasts, before letting us know your thoughts on how the weekend will play out.

ARSENAL v LEICESTER CITY

NICK HARRISON: Arsenal haven’t been the best at home on the opening day in recent years and Leicester have a chance, especially if Vardy’s in tip-top condition. Ozil is key for The Gunners, who will probably just sneak it. 2-1

TOM NORRIS: Can Wenger’s Arsenal start the season on the front foot? Will Leicester play like the team that finished the end of last term?  So many questions make this good game to start the new campaign. Arsenal should have just enough to get the win they crave. 2-1

DAN HEALD: A promising opening fixture to the season should at least yield goals. Arsenal made the perfect start by lifting the Community Shield against Chelsea, doing so without Alexis Sanchez.  Leicester’s indifferent pre-season form does not inspire confidence. 2-0

WATFORD v LIVERPOOL

NH: Klopp hasn’t brought in quality in defence and with Coutinho a wanted man, this fixture may not be as easy as it looks. The Hornets are hardworking but Liverpool should have enough quality to see them through. 1-2>w