Another great weekend of Premier League is upon us with some real corkers in store. Some of the games this weekend include, Liverpool v Hull, West Brom v Crystal Palace, QPR v Aston Villa, but the one that everyone will be watching is Manchester United v Chelsea.
Could United end Chelsea’s undefeated streak? Wll Balotelli finally score for Liverpool in the league? Find out here!
West Ham v Manchester City
Another early kick off for Manchester City as this time they travel to Upton Park to play West Ham. Last weekend the Citizens got a convincing 4-1 home win against Tottenham, but they struggled mid-week in the Champions League away against CSKA Moscow, picking up a 2-2 draw. The Hammers won’t be a walk over either as they have won three of their last four league games, which includes a win at home against Liverpool. City have kept a clean sheet in their last three matches against West Ham in all competitions, scoring 11 goals as well. Sam Allardyce’s side is much improved this season though, with Diafra Sakho and Enner Valencia the real danger men to watch for the Hammers. City should walk away with the win.
Prediction: West Ham 1-2 Manchester City
Liverpool v Hull
Liverpool have got off to a poor start to the season considering their aspirations from last season. Last weekend, they just scraped out a 3-2 win against QPR, but mid-week in the Champions League, they lost 3-0 to a much more superior Real Madrid side. Despite his problems mid-week, Mario Balotelli is expected to start and The Reds need the Italian to start finding goals to move the team back up the table to where they want to be. Hull have only managed to keep two clean sheets this season so there might not be a better opportunity for the striker. Liverpool’s defence will have to keep tabs on The Tigers’ Abel Hernandez, who has scored twice in Hull’s last three league fixtures. This should be a close game with the home team just nicking it.
Prediction: Liverpool 3-2 Hull
Southampton v Stoke
High flyers Southampton host Stoke this weekend. Saints manager Ronald Koeman may want to name the same side which thrashed Sunderland 8-0 in their last fixture. Stoke have won two of their last three, which sees them sitting in mid-table, though they have won just once on the road in the league this season. The Potters are also undefeated in their last six matches against the Saints in all competitions, but with the current form of the home side there’s really only one winner in this tie.
Prediction: Southampton 3-0 Stoke
Sunderland v Arsenal
Sunderland manager Gus Poyet is likely to issue out a bunch of changes to his side after they were thrashed 8-0 by Southampton last time out. Vito Mannone’s spot in the team is under pressure after his performance last time out, with Costel Pantilimon on standby. Arsenal comeinto this fixture on a high after producing a comeback and win performance against Anderlecht mid-week in the Champions League. The Gunners still have problems at the back, and will want to eliminate any kind of 89th minute comeback in this fixture by getting and keeping the lead. Calum Chambers returns from suspension that kept him out last week, but Jack Wilshere is suspended. Arsenal have won their last three matches against Sunderland in all competitions and should pick up the win here as well.
Prediction: Sunderland 1-3 Arsenal
West Brom v Crystal Palace
After nearly picking up all three points against Manchester United on Monday, West Brom will have supreme confidence entering this fixture against Crystal Palace. The Eagles have lost just one of their last six visits to the Hawthorns, but only have one away league win to their name this season. Manager Neil Warnock will be out to secure a positive result as they look to secure their position in England’s top flight. The Baggies have form on their side and with the way their striker Saido Berahino is currently playing, they should win this game.
Prediction: West Brom 3-0 Crystal Palace
Swansea v Leicester
After a good start to the season, Swansea have failed to win a game in the league since the end of August when they beat West Brom 3-0 at home. What has gone wrong is not obvious and it is likely manager Garry Monk could make a few changes to the usual team, but they should be able to turn things around against Leicester this weekend. Leicester have lost twice and drawn once since their surprising 5-3 win over Manchester United in September. They have also only managed to score one away goal all season so this should be a nice easy win for The Swans.
Prediction: Swansea 3-0 Leicester
Burnley v Everton
Burnley are still searching for their first win this season as they welcome Everton to Turf Moor this weekend. After a slow start to the season, The Toffees look to be back at their best after a 3-0 victory against Aston Villa last time out. They’ll be aiming to win again this weekend as they look to climb back up the table, and will be thankful Seamus Coleman, James McCarthy and Ross Barkley have returned to help. Everton’s defence is improving and they should be able to hold out any attack by The Clarets.
Prediction: Burnley 0-3 Everton
Tottenham v Newcastle
Neither one of these sides are in the place in the league they want to be in. Tottenham sit in ninth, outside the European spots, whilst Newcastle is in a relegation spot in 18th. Spurs have been playing well in Europe as they won 5-1 over Asteras, and will be looking to bring this form to the league. Newcastle come off their first win of the season against Leicester last time out and will be hoping winning ways continue. The Magpies have failed to win their last nine away fixtures in the league, so Spurs should bag a victory in this game.
Prediction: Tottenham 2-0 Newcastle
Manchester United v Chelsea
Manchester United hosts the undefeated Chelsea at Old Trafford for one of the most anticipated games of the weekend. The Pensioners’ star man Diego Costa is out and Loic Remy could be out as well, meaning Dider Drogba could play up front. Filipe Luis will make his first Premier League start at left-back, replacing the suspended Cesar Azpilicueta. Wayne Rooney is still out on suspension, and is the only major absentee at present for United. With problems at the back, you would expect Chelsea to be all over United on the score sheet, but without Diego Costa it might be a struggle. The Red Devils have also been too open in the midfield, so Cesc Fabregas, Oscar and Eden Hazard could have a field day with the ball. Chelsea will be looking to win to extend their lead at the top of the table, but United will be grabbing this game with both hands to move their way back to a Champions League spot. Angel di Maria and Radamel Falcao will come alive in this game and win it for United in one of the most exciting games of the weekend.
Prediction: Manchester United 3-1 Chelsea
QPR v Aston Villa
Despite a defeat last time out against Liverpool, QPR should be confident they can come away with at least a point against Aston Villa. They caused The Reds real problems and could have won the game if it wasn’t for their two own goals. Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert will be worried as his side has scored none and conceded 11 in their last four matches. However, these games were against Everton, Chelsea, Manchester City, and Arsenal. They’ll be looking to rekindle their form from the start of the season, but a draw is on the cards for this game.
Prediction: QPR 2-2 Aston Villa
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