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2024/25 Premier League Preview: Gameweek 12

Leicester VS Chelsea

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Enzo Maresca returns to the King Power Stadium as Leicester host Chelsea! Leicester were thrashed 3-0 by Manchester United last time out and they currently sit 15th in the table. When it comes to Chelsea, they drew 1-1 with Arsenal before the International Break and they currently find themselves in third! In their previous 24 meetings, Leicester have won 4 times whilst Chelsea have won 14 times! For Leicester City, this will be a tough test for them! The Foxes are ranked 13th in GPG (1.3) and they’re currently on a 4-game winless run (1D,3L)! As for Chelsea, this is a game they should be winning! The Blues are ranked 4th in GPG (1.9) and they currently have the third-best away record in the league!

My Prediction: 1-1

 

 

Arsenal VS Nottingham Forest

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Arsenal host Nottingham Forest in what should be an exciting clash! Arsenal could only draw at Chelsea a couple of weeks ago and they currently find themselves in 4th spot. When it comes to Nottingham Forest, they lost 3-1 at home to Nottingham Forest last time out and they currently sit 5th in the table. In their previous 8 meetings, Arsenal have won 5 games compared to Forest’s 3! For Arsenal, this is a game they have to be winning! The Gunners are ranked 7th in GPG (1.6) and they currently have the 6th-best home record in the league! As for Nottingham Forest, this will be a tough test for them! Forest are ranked 11th in GPG (1.4) and they currently have the second-best away record in the league!

My Prediction: 2-1

 


Aston Villa VS Crystal Palace

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Aston Villa lost 2-0 at Liverpool before the International Break and they currently sit 9th in the league. When it comes to Crystal Palace, they lost 2-0 at home to Fulham last time out and they currently find themselves inside the Relegation Zone (in 18th). In their previous 17 meetings, Villa have won 7 games whilst Palace have won 8! Palace actually beat Villa (at Villa Park) in the Carabao Cup less than a month ago! For Aston Villa, they need to win this game! Villa are ranked 8th in GPG (1.5) and they’re currently on a 4-game losing run (in all competitions)! As for Crystal Palace, they need some more points! The Eagles are ranked 19th in GPG (0.7) and they currently have the 4th-worst away record in the league!

My Prediction: 3-1

 


Bournemouth VS Brighton

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Bournemouth lost 3-2 at Brentford before the International Break and they currently sit 12th in the table! When it comes to Brighton, they picked up a great win over Manchester City last time out and they currently find themselves 6th in the league! In their previous 18 meetings, Bournemouth have won 9 games compared to Brighton’s 5! For AFC Bournemouth, this is very much a winnable game for them! The Cherries are ranked 11th in GPG (1.4) and they currently have the 7th-best home record in the league! As for Brighton and Hove Albion, this will be an interesting test for them! The Seagulls are ranked 6th in GPG (1.7) and they currently have the 9th-best away record in the league!

My Prediction: 2-1



Everton VS Brentford

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Everton picked up a point in a goalless draw with West Ham before the International Break and they currently sit 16th in the table! When it comes to Brentford, they edged out Bournemouth (3-2) last time out and they currently find themselves in 11th place! In their previous 8 meetings, Everton have won 4 games whilst Brentford have won half of that! For Everton, this is a game they really need to get a result from! The Toffees are ranked 18th in GPG (0.9) and they currently have the 5th-worst home record in the league! As for Brentford, this is arguably a game they should be winning! The Bees are ranked 2nd in GPG (2.0) and they’ve lost all 5 of their away league games this season!

My Prediction: 1-1

 


Fulham VS Wolves

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Fulham picked up a good 2-0 win at Crystal Palace last time out and they currently sit 7th in the table! When it comes to Wolves, they picked up their first victory of the season 2 weeks ago against Southampton, but they do still currently find themselves inside the Relegation Zone (in 19th place)! In their previous 22 meetings, Fulham have won 4 times whilst Wolves have won 11 times! For Fulham, this is a great opportunity for them to pick up another victory! The Cottagers are ranked 9th in GPG (1.5) and they currently have the 8th-best home record in the league! As for Wolverhampton Wanderers, they need to try and gain some momentum from their win over Southampton! Wolves are ranked 9th in GPG (1.5) and 20th in GCPG (2.5)!

My Prediction: 3-1

 


Manchester City VS Tottenham

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Manchester City host Tottenham in a big game for both sides! Manchester City lost 2-1 at Brighton before the International Break and they currently find themselves second in the league! When it comes to Tottenham, they suffered a terrible 2-1 loss at home to Ipswich last time out and they currently sit 10th in the table! In their previous 33 meetings, Man City have won 18 games compared to Spurs’ 11! For Manchester City, they have to win this game! City are ranked 2nd in GPG (2.0) and they’re currently on a 4-game losing run in all competitions! As for Tottenham Hotspur, they also need to pick up a result here! Spurs are ranked 1st in GPG (2.1) and they currently have the 5th-worst away record in the league!

My Prediction: 4-2

 


Southampton VS Liverpool

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Bottom plays top as Southampton host Liverpool! Southampton lost 2-0 at Wolves two weeks ago and they currently sit bottom of the table! When it comes to Liverpool, they beat Aston Villa 2-0 last time out and they currently find themselves top of the league! In their previous 26 meetings, Southampton have won 6 games whilst Liverpool have won 16! For Southampton, they need a miracle if they want to get anything from this game! The Saints are ranked 20th in GPG (0.6) and they currently have the third-worst home record in the league! As for Liverpool, it would be a disaster for them if they didn’t leave this game with all 3 points! The Reds are ranked 4th in GPG (1.9) and they currently have the best away record in the league!

My Prediction: 0-3

 


Ipswich VS Manchester United

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Ruben Amorim’s first game as Manchester United Manager won’t be an easy one as United go to Ipswich for the second part of Super Sunday! Ipswich picked up their first Premier League victory for over 20 years last time out at Tottenham and they currently sit 17th in the table! When it comes to Manchester United, they comfortably beat Leicester 3-0 in their last games and they currently find themselves in 13th place! The most recent meeting between these two sides came in 2015 when Man United beat Ipswich 3-0 in the League Cup! For Ipswich Town, they’re going to be well up for this! The Tractor Boys are ranked 16th in GPG (1.1) and they currently have the worst home record in the league! As for Manchester United, welcome to the Premier League Ruben Amorim! United are also ranked 16th in GPG (1.1) and they currently have the 10th-best away record in the league!

My Prediction: 1-2

 


Newcastle VS West Ham

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Newcastle picked up a great 3-1 win at Nottingham Forest before the International Break and they currently find themselves in 8th place! When it comes to West Ham, they drew 0-0 at home to Everton last time out and they currently sit 14th in the table! In their previous 24 meetings, Newcastle have won 12 times whilst West Ham have won half of that! For Newcastle United, this is a game they should be winning! The Magpies are ranked 14th in GPG (1.2) and third in GCPG (1.0)! As for West Ham United, this will be a difficult task for them! The Hammers are also ranked 14th in GPG (1.2) and they currently have the 13th-best away record in the league!

My Prediction: 2-0

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