Premier League Predictions
Man United v Leicester (12:30pm Saturday)
Man United are in a real sticky patch, and a game against last season's champions is not what the doctor ordered. But at the same time, I really don't think Leicester will cause United many problems, and will play right into United's hands. I think Leicester will score, but they are not tight at the back and that will give United the opportunity to score goals and put themselves back into some form.
Prediction: 3-1 United
Bournemouth v Everton (3pm)
Away win is the banker here. Everton are in very good form and Bournemouth always struggle agains teams that are significantly better than them, which right now Everton are. Comfortable Everton in is what my money is on here.
Prediction: 3-0 Everton
Liverpool v Hull (3pm)
Liverpool need to demonstrate that they're capable of breaking teams down who will come to Anfield and sit back. This is a really big game for the home side, and whilst I think they will struggle, with Sadio Mane they have a little extra directness which will help their cause, and they're in hot form right now. Hull will offer stern resistance, but I don't think it'll be quite stern enough.
Prediction: 1-0 or 2-1 LFC
Middlesbrough v Spurs (3pm)
Boro have made a mixed start so far, whilst Spurs are in hot form. However, Spurs have struggled to score goals at times, putting just one past Palace and Sunderland, and without Harry Kane, I feel that Boro might be able to hang on for a draw if Spurs aren't quite at the races.
Prediction: 1-1
Stoke v West Brom (3pm)
Stoke are in total and utter disarray at the moment. They're all over the place defensively and struggling to score goals. It's not quite going perfectly right now for West Brom, but if they play as well as they have in recent weeks, then they'll run over Stoke.
Prediction: 2-0 West Brom
Sunderland v Palace (3pm)
Back to back wins against Boro and Stoke have given Palace a lot of confidence and Sunderland are in a pretty poor state. But nevertheless, Sunderland have managed to avoid being completely turned over up until this point and they may have enough to hang on for a draw in this game.
Prediction: 1-1
Swansea v Man City (3pm)
Swansea haven't been terrible up until this point, but are struggling for results. Nevertheless, although City have to slip up at some point, this does not look like that game, and even if they do have to slip up, you'd still say that on paper, the smart money has to be that City turn them over, especially with Aguero back.
Prediction: 3-0 Man City
Arsenal v Chelsea (5:30pm)
This is a tricky one, as expected with the weekend's biggest game. Arsenal cannot seem to beat Chelsea in the league, it's utterly bizarre. The Gunners have quietly gone about their business and won their last three games and right now I'd say that if anyone's going to win this game it'll be them. But they won't. Because it's Arsenal, even if Chelsea aren't managed by Mourinho. Chelsea meanwhile are in dodgy form and I think that they may struggle in this game.
Prediction: 1-1
West Ham v Southampton (4pm Sunday)
West Ham are an absolute trainwreck at the moment defensively. Having shipped eight goals in their last two games, they look an absolute mess at the back and worse sides than Southampton would put goals past them. But that said, they have to look better at some point and Southampton have struggled to score in the league, so I think it will be a closer match, but I do think on the whole Southampton will shade it.
Prediction: 2-1 Southampton
Burnley v Watford (8pm Monday)
This is a tough one to call, but Watford's form favours them. Burnley have really struggled this season, turning in just one good defensive display against an ineffectual Liverpool, whilst back to back wins have bolstered Watford's credentials. I think Watford to win is the safe bet here, but it won't be easy for them,
Prediction: 3-1 Watford
The Hard and Fast Section
- 153 runs plays 7 wickets across 20 overs. Title on.
- Everton out of the League Cup.
- Man United v Man City. Tasty.
- LFC v Spurs. Also tasty,
- New WADA hack. Six GB athletes named. Ugly.
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