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Linus O'Howell

2024/25 Premier League Preview: Gameweek 8

Tottenham VS West Ham

Tottenham lost 3-2 at Brighton before the International Break and they currently find themselves in 9th place! When it comes to West Ham, they thrashed Ipswich 4-1 last time out and they currently sit 12th in the table. In their previous 30 meetings, Spurs have won 13 games compared to West Ha’s 11! For Tottenham Hotspur, they’ve got to win this game! Spurs are ranked 4th in GPG (2.0) and they currently have the 8th-best home record in the league! As for West Ham United, this is an interesting test for them! The Hammers are ranked 9th in GPG (1.4) and they currently have the 8th-best away record in the league!

My Prediction: 2-2

 


Fulham VS Aston Villa

Fulham just about lost 3-2 at Manchester City in their last game and they currently sit 8th in the table. When it comes to Aston Villa, they drew 0-0 with Manchester United last time out and they currently find themselves 5th in the league! In their previous 20 meetings, both sides have won 40% of the time! For Fulham, they’ll be well up for this! The Cottagers are ranked 9th in GPG (1.4) and they currently have the 5th-best home record in the league! As for Aston Villa, this will be a tricky game for them! Villa are ranked 8th in GPG (1.7) and they’re currently on an 8-game unbeaten run in all competitions (6W,2D).

My Prediction: 3-1

 


Ipswich VS Everton

Ipswich host Everton in what is an important game for both sides! Ipswich got thrashed 4-1 at West Ham last time out and they currently sit 17th in the table. When it comes to Everton, they drew nil-nil with Newcastle before the break and they currently find themselves in 16th! The most recent meeting between these two sides came in 2002, and Everton haven’t beaten Ipswich once in this century! For Ipswich Town, they have to take advantage of being the home team! The Tractor Boys are ranked 17th in GPG (0.9) and they’re still yet to pick up a win all season! As for Everton, they also need to get a result here! The Toffees are ranked 15th in GPG (1.0) and they’re currently on a 3-game unbeaten run in the league (1W,2D)!

My Prediction: 1-1

 


Manchester United VS Brentford

Manchester United drew 0-0 at Aston Villa before the International Break and they currently sit 14th in the table. When it comes to Brentford, they put 5 past Wolves last time out and they currently find themselves just outside the Top 10 in 11th! In their previous 6 meetings, Man United have won 4 times whilst Brentford have just the 1 win! For Manchester United, they have to win this game! United are ranked 19th in GPG (0.7) and they haven’t won in any of their last 5 matches in all competitions (4D,1L). As for Brentford, they’ll be up for this! The Bees are ranked 5th in GPG (1.9), but they currently have the second-worst away record in the league!

My Prediction: 1-2

 


Newcastle VS Brighton

Newcastle drew 0-0 at Everton last time out and they currently sit 7th in the table. When it comes to Brighton, they came from 2 goals down to beat Tottenham before the International Break and they currently occupy 6th spot! In their previous 18 meetings, Newcastle have won 4 games compared to Brighton’s 7! For Newcastle United, this is a big game for them! The Magpies are ranked 13th in GPG (1.1) and they currently have the 6th-best home record in the league! As for Brighton and Hove Albion, they can win this game! The Seagulls are ranked 5th in GPG (1.9) and they currently have the 11th-best away record in the league!

My Prediction: 2-2

 


Southampton VS Leicester

Southampton host Leicester in another big clash towards the bottom of the table! Southampton lost 3-1 at Arsenal before the break and they currently find themselves inside the Relegation Zone (in 19th). When it comes to Leicester, they beat Bournemouth last time out and they currently sit 15th in the table! In their previous 24 meetings, Southampton have won 6 times whilst Leicester have won double that! For Southampton, they’ve got to take advantage of being the home side! The Saints are ranked 20th in GPG (0.6) and they’re still yet to pick up a win in the league this season! As for Leicester City, this is a great chance for them to pick up back-to-back wins! The Foxes are ranked 11th in GPG (1.3) and they currently have the 5th-worst away record in the league!

My Prediction: 0-0

 


Bournemouth VS Arsenal

Bournemouth lost 1-0 at Leicester last time out and they currently sit 13th in the table. When it comes to Arsenal, they beat Southampton 3-1 in their last match and they currently find themselves third in the league! In their previous 15 meetings, Bournemouth have only won once whilst Arsenal have won 12 times! For AFC Bournemouth, this is going to be a very tricky test for them! The Cherries are ranked 13th in GPG (1.1) and they currently have the 12th-best home record in the league. As for Arsenal, they should be winning this game! The Gunners are ranked 3rd in GPG (2.1) and they’re currently on a 4-game winning run in all competitions!

My Prediction: 1-3

 


Wolves VS Manchester City

Wolves lost 5-3 at Brentford before the International Break and they currently sit bottom of the league! When it comes to Manchester City, they beat Fulham 3-2 last time out and they currently occupy second spot! In their previous 18 meetings, Wolves have won 4 times whilst Man City have won triple that! For Wolverhampton Wanderers, this is going to be some task for them! Wolves are ranked 12th in GPG (1.3) and they currently have the worst home record in the league! As for Manchester City, they should be winning this game comfortably! City are ranked 1st in GPG (2.4) and they’re currently on a 30-game unbeaten run in the league (24W,6D).

My Prediction: 2-4

 


Liverpool VS Chelsea

On the second part of Super Sunday, Liverpool host Chelsea in what is undoubtedly the biggest game of the weekend! Liverpool won 1-0 at Crystal Palace in their last game and they currently find themselves top of the league! When it comes to Chelsea, they drew 1-1 with Nottingham Forest last time out and they currently sit 4th in the table. In their previous 38 meetings, Liverpool have won 13 games compared to Chelsea’s 9! For Liverpool, this is a huge opportunity for them! The Reds are ranked 5th in GPG (1.9) and they’re currently on a 6-game winning run (in all competitions). As for Chelsea, this is going to be a big test for them! The Blues are ranked 2nd in GPG (2.3) and they currently have the second-best away record in the league (with 3 wins from 3)!

My Prediction: 2-1

 


Nottingham Forest VS Crystal Palace

Nottingham Forest picked up a good point away at Chelsea 2 weeks ago and they currently find themselves in 10th place! When it comes to Crystal Palace, they lost 1-0 at home to Liverpool last time out and they currently find themselves inside the Relegation Zone (in 18th). In their previous 10 meetings, Forest have won 4 times whilst Palace have only won once! For Nottingham Forest, this is a great opportunity for them to get another good result! Forest are ranked 15th in GPG (1.0) and they currently have the 5th-worst home record in the league! As for Crystal Palace, they need to start getting results! The Eagles are ranked 18th in GPG (0.7) and they’re yet to a win a game in the league this season!

My Prediction: 2-0

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