Newcastle VS Tottenham
Newcastle host Tottenham in an important game for both sides. Newcastle won 1-0 at Fulham last weekend and they currently sit 8th in the table. When it comes to Tottenham, they beat Nottingham Forest 3-1 last time out and they are currently 4th in the league. In their previous 26 games, Newcastle have won 8 games compared to Spurs’ 14. For Newcastle United, they have to take advantage of being the home team. The Magpies are ranked 5th in GPG (2.1) and they currently have the 6th-best home record in the league. As for Tottenham Hotspur, this is a really big test for them. Spurs are (also) ranked 5th in GPG (2.1) and they also currently have the 5th-best away record in the league.
My Prediction: 3-1
Brentford VS Sheffield United
Brentford drew 3-3 at Aston Villa last weekend and they currently sit 15th in the table. When it comes to Sheffield United, they drew 2-2 last time out against Chelsea and they are still currently bottom of the league. In their previous 11 meetings, Brentford have only won twice whilst Sheffield U have won 6 times. For Brentford, they need to win this game. The Bees are ranked 13th in GPG (1.4) and they’re currently on a 9-game winless run (4D,5L). As for Sheffield United, they need to start winning games now! The Blades are ranked 20th in GPG (1.0) and they currently have the worst away record in the league.
My Prediction: 2-2
Burnley VS Brighton
Burnley host Brighton in a must-win game for both sides. Burnley suffered a disappointing 1-0 loss at Everton last weekend and they currently sit inside the Relegation Zone (in 19th place). When it comes to Brighton, they got thrashed 3-0 by Arsenal last time out and they currently find themselves 10th in the league. In their previous 19 meetings, both sides have won 5 games each whilst there have also been 9 draws. For Burnley, it’s getting close to desperate times for them. The Clarets are ranked 18th in GPG (1.0) and they currently have the worst home record in the league. As for Brighton and Hove Albion, they need to sort themselves out! The Seagulls are ranked 9th in GPG (1.6) and they currently have the 12th-best away record in the league.
My Prediction: 1-1
Manchester City VS Luton
Manchester City won 4-2 at Crystal Palace last weekend before they drew 3-3 at Real Madrid midweek and they are currently third in the league. When it comes to Luton, they managed to beat Bournemouth 2-1 last time out, but they are still currently inside the Relegation Zone (in 18th place). In their previous 2 meetings, Man City have won them both. In fact, you have to go back to 1988 for the last time Luton beat City. For Manchester City, you’d expect them to win this game comfortably, but they cannot afford to become complacent. City are ranked 3rd in GPG (2.3) and they’re currently on a 26-game unbeaten run in all competitions (21W,5D). As for Luton Town, they’re going to need to pull off something special if they want to get anything from this game. The Hatters are ranked 13th in GPG (1.4), but they currently have the second-worst away record in the league.
My Prediction: 3-1
Nottingham Forest VS Wolves
Nottingham Forest lost 3-1 at Tottenham last time out and they currently sit 17th in the table. When it comes to Wolves, they controversially lost 2-1 against West Ham last weekend and they currently find themselves in 11th place. In their previous 15 meetings, Forest have won 4 times whilst Wolves have won 6 times. Each of the last three meetings between these two sides has finished 1-1. For Nottingham Forest, Nuno Espirito Santo will be looking for a big win against his former club. Forest are ranked 16th in GPG (1.3) and they currently have the 14th-best home record in the league. As for Wolverhampton Wanderers, they really need to pick up a win here. Wolves are ranked 15th in GPG (1.4) and they’re currently on a 4-game winless run in all competitions (1D,3L).
My Prediction: 1-1
Bournemouth VS Manchester United
Bournemouth suffered a really disappointing 2-1 defeat at Luton last time out and they currently sit 12th in the table. When it comes to Manchester United, they drew 2-2 with Liverpool last weekend and they are currently 6th in the league. In their previous 13 meetings, Bournemouth have won 3 times whilst Man United have won triple that! For AFC Bournemouth, they need to try and get back to winning ways. The Cherries are ranked 11th in GPG (1.5) and they currently have the 13th-best home record in the league. As for Manchester United, this is a big game for them. United are ranked 11th in GPG (1.5) and they currently have the 6th-best away record in the league.
My Prediction: 3-1
Liverpool VS Crystal Palace
Liverpool drew 2-2 at Manchester United last weekend before they got thrashed 3-0 by Atalanta last night and they currently find themselves second in the league. When it comes to Crystal Palace, they lost 4-2 against Manchester City last time out and they currently sit 14th in the table. In their previous 22 meetings, Liverpool have won 15 games compared to Palace’s 4. For Liverpool, they need to bounce back in a big way here! The Reds are ranked 2nd in GPG (2.3) and they currently have the best home record in the league. As for Crystal Palace, they’d honestly take anything from this game. The Eagles are ranked 17th in GPG (1.2) and they currently have the 14th-best away record in the league.
My Prediction: 3-1
West Ham VS Fulham
West Ham won 2-1 at Wolves last weekend before they lost 2-0 at Bayer Leverkusen last night and they are currently 7th in the league. When it comes to Fulham, they lost 1-0 at home against Newcastle last time out and they currently sit 13th in the table. In their previous 13 meetings, West Ham have won 8 games compared to 3 wins for Fulham. For West Ham United, they should win this game. The Hammers are ranked 8th in GPG (1.6) and they currently have the 11th-best home record in the league. As for Fulham, they need to pluck out a win from somewhere. The Cottagers are ranked 10th in GPG (1.5), but they currently have the 5th-worst away record in the league.
My Prediction: 2-0
Arsenal VS Aston Villa
Arsenal host Aston Villa in a really exciting Super Sunday Clash! Arsenal won 3-0 at Brighton last weekend before they drew 2-2 with Bayern Munich midweek and they are currently top of the league. When it comes to Aston Villa, they drew 3-3 with Brentford followed by a 2-1 win over Lille over the past week and they currently sit 5th in the table. In their previous 23 meetings, Arsenal have won 16 games compared to Villa’s 6. For Arsenal, they should really win this game. The Gunners are ranked 1st in GPG (2.4) and they’re currently on an 8-game unbeaten run in all competitions (6W,2D). As for Aston Villa, they need to start winning in the league again. Villa are ranked 4th in GPG (2.1) and they also currently have the 4th-best away record in the league.
My Prediction: 3-1
Chelsea VS Everton
Chelsea could only draw (2-2) at Sheffield United last weekend and they currently find themselves 9th in the league. When it comes to Everton, they picked up an important 1-0 win over Burnley last time out and they currently sit 16th in the table. In their previous 32 meetings, Chelsea have won 14 games whilst Everton have won 10. For Chelsea, they should win this game. The Blues are ranked 7th in GPG (1.8) and they’re currently on a 7-game unbeaten run in all competitions (4W,3D). As for Everton, they could easily get a result here. The Toffees are ranked 18th in GPG (1.0) and they currently have the 9th-best away record in the league.
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