Crystal Palace VS Tottenham
This week’s Friday Night Football sees Crystal Palace host Tottenham in another London Derby. Crystal Palace were thrashed 4-0 by Newcastle in their last game and they currently sit in their favourite spot of 11th. Tottenham won 2-0 at home to Fulham Monday Night and they are currently top of the league after a brilliant start to the season. In their previous 22 meetings, Palace have won 4 times whilst Spurs have won 15 times. For Crystal Palace, they’ll be looking to bounce back after a really disappointing performance last weekend. The Eagles are ranked 17th in GPG (0.8) and they’ve only scored 1 goal in their last 5 games (in all competitions). As for Tottenham Hotspur, they’ll be expecting to keep their great start to the season going. Spurs are ranked 4th in GPG (2.2) and they currently have the best away record in the league.
My Prediction: 0-2
Chelsea VS Brentford
Chelsea drew 2-all at home to Arsenal last weekend and they currently sit 10th in the table. Brentford comfortably won 3-0 at home to Burnley last weekend and they currently themselves in 14th spot. In their previous 8 meetings, Chelsea have won 50% of the time whilst Brentford have won 25% of the time. Brentford are unbeaten against Chelsea in each of their last 3 meetings. For Chelsea, they really should be winning this game. The Blues are ranked 10th in GPG (1.4) and they’re currently on a 4-game unbeaten run (in all competitions). As for Brentford, they’ll be looking to make it back-to-back wins for the first time this season. The Bees are ranked 9th in GPG (1.6) and they currently have the 14th-best away record in the league.
My Prediction: 2-1
Bournemouth VS Burnley
Bournemouth host Burnley at the Vitality in a huge game for both sides. Bournemouth suffered a 2-1 loss at home to Wolves last weekend and they currently sit 19th in the table. Burnley were thrashed 3-0 by Brentford in their last game and they also currently find themselves inside the Relegation Zone (in 18th). In their previous 12 meetings, Bournemouth have won 3 times whilst Burnley have won 7 times. For AFC Bournemouth, they have to be winning this game. The Cherries are ranked 20th in GPG (0.7) and they are still yet to achieve a victory in the Premier League this season. As for Burnley, this a big opportunity for them. The Clarets are ranked 17th in GPG (0.8) and all of their positive results this season have come away from home (both League and Cup).
My Prediction: 0-1
Arsenal VS Sheffield United
Arsenal drew 2-2 at Chelsea last weekend before they picked up a really good 2-1 victory in Sevilla midweek. Arsenal are currently third in the league. Sheffield United only just lost 2-1 against Manchester United last time out, but they are still bottom of the league with just 1 point to their name. In their previous 5 meetings, Arsenal have won 3 times whilst Sheffield U have won once (1-0, October 2019). For Arsenal, they’ll be looking for a big victory here. The Gunners are ranked 7th in GPG (2.0) and no teams have been awarded more penalties than them in the league this season (5). As for Sheffield United, they’re going to need a miracle to get anything from this game. The Blades are ranked 17th in GPG (0.8) and they are still yet to win a game in any competition this season.
My Prediction: 4-1
Wolves VS Newcastle
In Sky Sports’ favourite game of the season, Wolves host Newcastle at the Molineux. Wolves picked up a good 2-1 victory at Bournemouth last time out and they are currently 12th in the league. Newcastle stuffed Crystal Palace 4-0 last weekend before they suffered a 1-0 loss at home to Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League. Newcastle are currently 6th in the table. In their previous 17 meetings, Wolves have won 3 times whilst Newcastle have won 6 times. For Wolverhampton Wanderers, they’d take a point from this game. Wolves are ranked 11th in GPG (1.2) and they haven’t kept a Clean Sheet in any of their last 7 games. As for Newcastle United, they’ll be looking to bounce back after a disappointing midweek defeat. The Magpies are ranked 1st in GPG (2.7), but they only currently have the 13th-best away record in the league.
My Prediction: 2-2
West Ham VS Everton
West Ham were thrashed 4-1 at Aston Villa last weekend before they suffered a disappointing 2-1 loss at Olympiacos last night. West Ham are currently 9th in the league. Everton were unlucky to lose 2-0 in last week’s Merseyside Derby and they currently sit 16th in the table. In their previous 27 meetings, West Ham have won 7 times whilst Everton have won 13 times. For West Ham United, they’ll be looking to bounce back in a big way after a disappointing week. The Hammers are ranked 8th in GPG (1.8) and they currently have the 9th-best home record in the league. As for Everton, anything from this game should be seen as a good result. The Toffees are ranked 14th in GPG (1.0) and they currently have the 5th-worst away record in the league.
My Prediction: 3-1
Aston Villa VS Luton
Aston Villa will look to continue their good run of form as they host a fighting Luton side at Villa Park. Aston Villa have thrashed both West Ham and AZ Alkmaar 4-1 in the past week and they are currently 5th in the league after a brilliant season so far. Luton came from 2 goals down to pick up a really good point at Nottingham Forest last week and they currently find themselves in 17th place. Luton won the most recent meeting between the two sides in 2016 (3-1 in League Cup) and in fact, this will be the first-ever Premier League meeting between these two clubs. For Aston Villa., you’d have to expect them to win this game comfortably. Villa are ranked 2nd in GPG (2.6) and they currently have the best home record in the league (4 wins from 4). As for Luton Town, a result here would take something pretty special. The Hatters are ranked 15th in GPG (0.9) and they currently have the third-worst away record in the league.
My Prediction: 4-1
Brighton VS Fulham
Brighton lost 2-1 at Manchester City in their last league game before they bounced back with a 2-0 victory over Ajax in the Europa League last night. Brighton are currently 7th in the league. Fulham lost 2-0 at London Rivals Tottenham last time out and they currently sit 13th in the table. In their previous 12 meetings, Brighton have won 5 times whilst Fulham have 4 wins. For Brighton and Hove Albion, they need to get back to winning ways in the Premier League. The Seagulls are ranked 3rd in GPG (2.4), but they haven’t won any of their last 3 league games. As for Fulham, they’re going to have to play a lot better in this game if they want to get a result out of it. The Cottagers are ranked 15th in GPG (0.9) and no team’s conceded more penalties than them in the league this season (3).
My Prediction: 3-0
Liverpool VS Nottingham Forest
Liverpool have beaten Everton 2-0 and Toulouse 5-1 in the past week and they are currently 4th in the league. Nottingham Forest dropped two points at home to Luton last time out and they currently sit 15th in the table. In their previous 3 meetings, Liverpool have won twice whilst Forest have won once. For Liverpool, they should be winning this game comfortably. The Reds are ranked 4th in GPG (2.2) and they currently have the third-best home record in the league (4 wins from 4). As for Nottingham Forest, they’ll do well to get anything from this game. Forest are ranked 13th in GPG (1.1) and they’re currently on a 5-game winless run (4D,1L).
My Prediction: 3-1
Manchester United VS Manchester City
The Main Event of this weekend’s Premier League action sees Old Trafford host the Manchester Derby as United face City. Manchester United just about picked up victories over Sheffield United and Copenhagen this week and they currently sit 8th in the table. Manchester City beat Brighton 2-1 last weekend before they won 3-1 at Young Boys midweek and they are currently second in the league. In their previous 34 meetings, United have won 13 times whilst City have won 17 times. For Manchester United, they really need to win this game. United are ranked 11th in GPG (1.2) and they’re currently on a 3-game winning streak (in all competitions). As for Manchester City, this is a very winnable game for them, but they can also easily lose it. City are ranked 6th in GPG (2.1) and 1st in GCPG (0.8).
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