Newcastle VS Manchester City
The game of the weekend kicks off early with Newcastle hosting Manchester City! Newcastle suffered a disappointing 3-1 loss at Fulham last weekend and they currently sit 6th in the table. When it comes to Manchester City, they drew 2-all with Arsenal last weekend followed by a 2-1 win over Watford midweek, and they are currently top of the league! In their previous 31 meetings, Newcastle have won 3 games compared to Man City’s 25! For Newcastle United, they need to try and bounce back here! The Magpies are ranked 8th in GPG (1.4) and they haven’t actually lost at home since they hosted Man City in January! As for Manchester City, this is a big game for them. City are ranked 1st in GPG (2.6) and they’re currently on a 28-game unbeaten run in the league (23W,5D)!
My Prediction: 2-2
Arsenal VS Leicester
Arsenal conceded late in a 2-all draw with Manchester City last weekend before they smashed Bolton 5-1 in the Carabao Cup! Arsenal are currently 4th in the league. When it comes to Leicester, they’ve drawn with both Everton and Walsall this week (they beat Walsall on penalties) and they currently sit 15th in the table. In their previous 19 meetings, Arsenal have won 12 times compared to Leicester’s 4! For Arsenal, they should win this game comfortably. The Gunners are ranked 6th in GPG (1.6) and they’re still unbeaten in all competitions this season! As for Leicester City, they will do very well to get anything from this game! The Foxes are ranked 11th in GPG (1.2) and they’ve drawn each of their last 3 games (in 90 minutes).
My Prediction: 3-0
Brentford VS West Ham
Brentford lost 3-1 at Tottenham last weekend and they currently find themselves in 12th place. When it comes to West Ham, they got thrashed by both Chelsea (3-0) and Liverpool (5-1) in the past week and they currently sit 14th in the table. In their previous 7 meetings, Brentford have won 5 times compared to just 2 wins for West Ham! For Brentford, they’ll fancy themselves to win this one! The Bees are ranked 8th in GPG (1.4) and they’re currently 2 wins from 2 at home in the league this season! As for West Ham United, they need to find some form and fast! The Hammers are ranked 13th in GPG (1.0) and they’re currently on a 4-game winless run in all competitions (1D,3L).
My Prediction: 2-1
Chelsea VS Brighton
Chelsea host Brighton in an important match for both sides! Chelsea have put 3 past West Ham and 5 past Barrow in the last week and they currently find themselves 5th in the league! When it comes to Brighton, they drew 2-2 with Nottingham Forest last time out and they currently sit 7th in the table. In their previous 15 meetings, Chelsea have won 9 games compared to just the 2 wins for Brighton! For Chelsea, it’s important for them to keep their positive start to the season going! The Blues are ranked 2nd in GPG (2.2), but they are yet to win at home in the league this season! As for Brighton and Hove Albion, they’ll be well up for this! The Seagulls are ranked 6th in GPG (1.6) and they’re still unbeaten so far this season!
My Prediction: 2-2
Everton VS Crystal Palace
Everton welcome Crystal Palace to Goodison Park for what is a must-win game for both! Everton picked up their first point of the season away at Leicester last weekend, but they still currently remain inside the Relegation Zone (in 19th). When it comes to Crystal Palace, they drew nil-nil with Manchester United last time out and they currently sit 16th in the table. In their previous 25 meetings, Everton have won 40% of the time whilst Palace have only won 16% of the time! For Everton, they have to win here! The Toffees are ranked 13th in GPG (1.0) and they currently have the third-worst home record in the league! As for Crystal Palace, they also need to pick up a win here! The Eagles are ranked 18th in GPG (0.8) and they’ve drawn each of their last 3 league fixtures (by different score-lines too)!
My Prediction: 1-1
Nottingham Forest VS Fulham
Nottingham Forest picked up a good point away at Brighton last time out and they currently find themselves in 8th. When it comes to Fulham, they picked up a great 3-1 win over Newcastle last weekend and they currently sit 9th in the table! In their previous 16 meetings, Forest have won 6 times whilst Fulham have won 9 times! For Nottingham Forest, can they keep their unbeaten run going? Forest are ranked 11th in GPG (1.2) and they’re still unbeaten so far this season! As for Fulham, they’ll fancy themselves here! The Cottagers are ranked 8th in GPG (1.4) and they’re currently on a 6-game unbeaten run in all competitions (in 90 minutes).
My Prediction: 1-1
Wolves VS Liverpool
Wolves lost 3-1 at Aston Villa last time out and they currently find themselves bottom of the league! When it comes to Liverpool, they’ve stuffed both Bournemouth and West Ham in the past 7 days and they currently sit second in the table! In their previous 20 meetings, Wolves have won 4 games compared to Liverpool’s 15! For Wolverhampton Wanderers, they need to find a result from somewhere! Wolves are ranked 13th in GPG (1.0) and they currently have the second-worst home record in the league! As for Liverpool, you’d expect them to win this game! The Reds are ranked 3rd in GPG (2.0) and they currently have the 4th-best away record in the league!
My Prediction: 1-3
Ipswich VS Aston Villa
Ipswich scored late to pick up a point away at Southampton last time out and they currently sit 17th in the table. When it comes to Aston Villa, they’ve managed to beat both Wolves and Wycombe this past week and they are currently third in the league! In their previous 7 meetings, Ipswich have only won once whilst Villa have won 4 times! For Ipswich Town, there’s only so many times they can afford to draw (even though a draw here would be a good result)! The Tractor Boys are ranked 19th in GPG (0.6) and they’ve managed to draw each of their last 4 games (in 90 minutes)! As for Aston Villa, they shouldn’t slip up here, but they easily could! Villa are ranked 3rd in GPG (2.0) and they’re currently on a 5-game winning run in all competitions!
My Prediction: 1-2
Manchester United VS Tottenham
The second half of Super Sunday sees a massive clash take place at Old Trafford as Manchester United host Tottenham! Manchester United could only draw with both Crystal Palace and FC Twente in the past week and they currently sit 11th in the table. When it comes to Tottenham, they’ve beaten both Brentford and Qarabag this week and they currently find themselves in 10th spot! In their previous 29 meetings, Man United have won 14 games compared to Spurs’ 8! For Manchester United, they have to win this game! United are ranked 13th in GPG (1.0) and they’re currently on a 4-game unbeaten run (in all competitions)! As for Tottenham Hotspur, this is a big test for them! Spurs are ranked 5th in GPG (1.8) and they’re currently on a 3-game winning streak (in all competitions)!
My Prediction: 0-0
Bournemouth VS Southampton
Bournemouth lost 3-0 at Liverpool last weekend and they currently sit 13th in the table. When it comes to Southampton, they conceded late in a 1-all draw against Ipswich last time out and they currently find themselves inside the Relegation Zone (in 18th place). In their previous 16 meetings, Bournemouth have only won 3 times whilst Southampton have won triple that! For AFC Bournemouth, these are the types of games that they should be winning! The Cherries are ranked 13th in GPG (1.0) and they’re yet to get a win at home this season! As for Southampton, they need to start winning games! The Saints are ranked 20th in GPG (0.4) and they currently have the second-worst away record in the league!
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