Premier League predictions as Arsenal take on Man Utd in weekend’s biggest game.
Our Premier League predictions for the weekend ahead, with a close contest in the big game between Arsenal and Manchester United, plus our take on the Merseyside Derby…
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SATURDAY:
Crystal Palace 2-0 West Brom – One side looks considerably stronger than the other this season, so it’s hard not to back Crystal Palace to beat West Brom at home, though Tony Pulis’ side will never be pushovers.
Aston Villa 1-1 Stoke City – Too close to call, neither of these sides looks like quite having the quality to achieve much more than a lower-mid-table finish this season, and may struggle to find winning goals this weekend.
Bournemouth 1-0 Watford – Both newly-promoted sides have had up-and-down starts as one would expect, though the home side arguably have the better squad overall and could edge this one.
Manchester City 4-0 Newcastle – The Magpies have been dreadful this season and will surely get no favours from a Manchester City side looking to bounce back after recent disappointments. Given the gulf between these two teams it’s hard not to imagine a walkover for Manuel Pellegrini’s men.
Norwich City 1-2 Leicester City – They may have been thrashed by Arsenal last week, but Leicester remain a strong side capable of finishing in the top half this season, and they certainly have enough in them to claim a win at Carrow Road.
Sunderland 2-0 West Ham – A bit of an upset here, Sunderland could finally get their first win of the season against a West Ham side that relishes the big games but slips up against lesser opposition all too often.
Chelsea 2-1 Southampton – It won’t be a walkover as Chelsea take on a strong Southampton team, but the Blues will surely find enough to return to winning ways at Stamford Bridge.
SUNDAY:
Everton 3-1 Liverpool – Everton are in good form this season and could end their long wait for a win in the Merseyside Derby against a horribly out of form Liverpool side, who are looking particularly unconvincing at the back.
Arsenal 0-1 Manchester United – This one really could go either way, but Manchester United look the more polished side at the moment, and in players like Juan Mata and Anthony Martial, they have what it takes to find a moment of quality to heap more pressure on Arsene Wenger.
Swansea 0-0 Tottenham – Swansea have struggled recently after a good start, and will be happy to take a point off Tottenham here, with Spurs unlikely to repeat their fine display that saw them put four past City last week.