Liverpool Vs Chelsea
Liverpool’s difficult start to the Premier League Season continued as they were beaten at Newcastle United in Gameweek 10. Brendan Rodgers’ side also lost in Madrid on Tuesday night and rested a number of players with one eye on the League match against Chelsea. The Reds are already 12 points adrift of Jose Mourinho’s side and a defeat here would surely put an end to Liverpool’s title hopes already. Chelsea have been very impressive in the Premier League and are unbeaten despite facing difficult away trips to City and United. Chelsea’s win at Anfield last year cost Liverpool the title and this years Chelsea team are even better. Daniel Sturridge remains sidelined for Liverpool which Azpilicueta is eligible again following his suspension. Score draw at Anfield.
Prediction 1-1
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Burnley Vs Hull
Despite their best efforts Burnley were unable to hold on against Arsenal at The Emirates in Gameweek 10. The Clarets are struggling to make the step up to Premier League standard and currently sit bottom of the Premiership. The visit of Hull gives Burnley a real opportunity to pick up something and close the gap on the Clubs above them. Steve Bruce’s side are without a win on the road in their last four matches but have picked up creditable draws at Arsenal and Liverpool lately. The Tigers sit 14th in the Premier League and will once again be without Jelavic due to injury. Bore draw expected at Turf Moor.
Prediction 0-0
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Manchester United Vs Crystal Palace
Manchester United gave City a run for their money in the derby despite going down to 10 men in the first half due to Chris Smalling’s foolish dismissal. The nature of the performance will give Louis Van Gaal and United fans encouragement that things are moving in the right direction following a difficult start to the Season. United have won three of their last four at Old Trafford and will face Crystal Palace who are in free-fall losing three of their last four Premier League matches most recently a Monday Night Football defeat at home to Sunderland. Smalling sits this out through suspension with Rojo, Jones, Evans and Falcao out injured for United. Neil Warnock will need to shuffle his pack as Zaha is ineligible while Jedinak is suspended for this match. Home win expected at Old Trafford.
Prediction 3-1
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Southampton Vs Leicester
Southampton are the team in the best recent form in the Premier League picking up 15 points from their last 6 matches. The Saints have won four in a row at St Mary’s conceding just a single goal in the process. Ronald Koeman has done an excellent job and sees his side second in the Premier League – Sandwiched between Chelsea and Manchester City in the standings. Leicester City are on a poor run of form which they need to address before sliding further into the Relegation Zone. The Foxes had a decent start but have lost all of their last three Premier League encounters to leave them 18th heading into this game. Pelle will be a big threat who Leicester need to pay special attention to. Home win at St Marys.
Prediction 2-0
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West Ham Vs Aston Villa
West Ham United fans are enjoying a great start to the season under the guidance of Sam Allardyce. Many fans called for Big Sam to leave the Club last year but the Board are being rewarded for their loyalty with three home wins in a row including victories over Liverpool and Manchester City. Enner Valencia has been in red hot form and will hope to add to his haul against a Villa side who have struggled in recent games. The Villains have now lost six Premier League games in a row and can’t seem to turn things around. A deflected Harry Kane free-kick saw them lose against Spurs in Gameweek 10 and this match looks like a tough one for Paul Lambert’s side.
Prediction 2-1
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QPR Vs Manchester City
Queens Park Rangers were unable to hold out for a draw after Charlie Austin grabbed a skilful equaliser at Stamford Bridge in Gameweek 10. Rangers gave the League leaders a good fight and were only defeated thanks to a late Eden Hazard penalty and a screamer from Oscar. Home form is key for The R’s who are 19th in the Premier League. Manchester City got back to winning ways in the Manchester Derby but looked far from their best as they laboured to a 1-0 win over 10-man United. Manuel Pelligrini’s side have struggled to find their best form and will be without Kolarov and David Silva who are out injured. Away win expected at Loftus Road.
Prediction 0-2
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Spurs Vs Stoke
Tottenham Hotspur staged a late comeback at Villa Park to pick up an away win which moved them to 8th place in the Barclays Premier League. Spurs have been a mixed bag this year and are unable to build any sort of consistency or momentum particularly at home. Stoke have struggled on the road lately losing two of their last three Premier League outings since their memorable win at Manchester City. Harry Kane will be pushing for a starting berth at the expense of Adebayor following his winning goal at Aston Villa. Peter Crouch could appear against his old Club and will be keen to remind White Hart Lane what he is capable of. Home win expected.
Prediction 1-0
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Sunderland Vs Everton
Sunderland picked up a very good 3-1 win at Crystal Palace on Monday Night Football. The Black Cats were in desperate need of a win on the road and registered their first victory at Selhurst Park. Gus Poyet’s side now welcome Everton to The Stadium of Light looking to make it back to back wins for the first time this Season. Everton make the trip North following a frustrating afternoon against Swansea in Gameweek 10. Despite playing 10 men for a stretch in the second half Everton were unable to find the net against a resolute Swansea defence. The Toffees sit 9th in the Premier League heading into Gameweek 11 and will look to climb the table with an away win. Steven Fletcher is a key man for Sunderland. All square at The Stadium of Light.
Prediction 1-1
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West Brom Vs Newcastle
West Bromwich Albion picked up a good away win at Leicester in Gameweek 10 and sit level on points with Everton and Manchester United heading into their clash with Newcastle. The Baggies are unbeaten at home in three outings and will hope to extend that run when Alan Pardew brings his side to The Hawthorns. Newcastle are riding high on confidence having won three matches on the spin including wins over Spurs and Liverpool. The Magpies are level on points with their hosts and will be looking to leapfrog them into the top half of the table with an away win. Berahino and Ayoze are the two main threats in this encounter. Score draw.
Prediction 1-1
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Swansea Vs Arsenal
Swansea City face a tough test of their credentials when Arsenal visit South Wales on Sunday afternoon. The Swans did very well to keep a clean sheet despite Shelvey’s dismissal at Goodison Park last weekend. Shelvey sits this match out through suspension which makes Swansea’s task even more difficult. Arsenal left it late to defeat Burnley in Gameweek 10. Alexis Sanchez is looking like a bargain for the Gunners and Garry Monk’s side will need to pay special attention to the Chilean forward if they are to stifle his ability. Arsenal will be without Ozil but could welcome Theo Walcott into the starting lineup following his cameo against Burnley. Away win expected at The Liberty Stadium.
Prediction 1-2
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