West Ham Vs Chelsea
Despite putting up a good fight at Old Trafford on Wednesday, The Hammers returned to East London with nothing to show for their efforts and have lost two on the bounce. An out of sorts Chelsea will make the short trip across London knowing that West Ham will be determined to put an end to their losing sequence. Chelsea have managed just four shots on goal in two matches at home. They need to get their act together to keep in touch with the Manchester Clubs.
Prediction 1-1
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Arsenal Vs Swansea
Arsenal scored early at Goodison Park midweek but were unable to hold onto their lead eventually drawing against Everton. The Gunners are now just five points behind Chelsea in 3rd place and will see the visit of Swansea as an opportunity to collect three points. The Swans registered an important win over high flying West Brom midweek and this has lifted them to an impressive 8th place in the standings. Both sides play attractive football and this should be an exciting clash.
Prediction 3-1
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Fulham Vs Tottenham
Fulham visited Stamford Bridge on Wednesday in a match which produced no goals and few chances. Riise had the best opportunity to find the net but fluffed his lines on his favoured left foot. Spurs recorded a crucial victory over Liverpool which puts them just three points off a Champions League berth. Gareth Bale was back on song grabbing a goal and assist before a bizarre own goal gave Liverpool a lifeline. Hangeland and Adebayor serve out the final match of their suspension.
Prediction 2-2
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Liverpool Vs Southampton
Liverpool are struggling in the bottom half of the table and need to improve their home form if they are to push into the top half of the division. A disappointing draw at Swansea was followed by a loss at White Hart Lane. Southampton are unbeaten in four games and have won two of those matches. They are in form and Liverpool will need to be weary of underestimating their less fancied opposition. Suarez has gone two Gameweeks without a goal which is a drought by his exceptional standards.
Prediction 2-1
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Manchester City Vs Everton
Manchester City were the better team when they faced Wigan at The DW Stadium midweek. They deservedly bagged three points courtesy of Balotelli and Milner’s goals. Everton came from behind to deny Arsenal three points at Goodison Park. Everton have slipped down to 6th in the table but away trips don’t get much tougher than The Etihad. City are spoilt for choice with four top class forward players and Balotelli will hope he has done enough to start this game.
Prediction 2-0
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QPR Vs Aston Villa
Harry Redknapp takes charge of his first home match as manager of Queens Park Rangers. Harry has identified Loftus Road as the place Rangers need to improve significantly if they are to avoid the drop. Aston Villa climbed out of the bottom three thanks to a solitary Benteke goal gave them a win over fellow strugglers Reading. Even if QPR win this game, they will still be bottom of the table. But they would close the gap on their rival clubs. Already a must win game for Rangers.
Prediction 2-1
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West Brom Vs Stoke
West Brom have been the surprise package of the season so far and were 3rd in the table before Chelsea leapfrogged them on goal difference on Wednesday. The Baggies were beaten 3-1 away at Swansea and will want to get back to winning ways when Stoke visit The Hawthorns on Saturday. Stoke won against Newcastle midweek but may be without influential forward Peter Crouch who is missing a number of teeth following a clash with Newcastle defender Coloccini.
Prediction 1-1
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Reading Vs Manchester United
Reading find themselves four points from safety at present following a disappointing defeat at Aston Villa midweek. The visit of Manchester United will be an extremely difficult encounter to get any points from. United scored within the first minute when West Ham visited Old Trafford on Wednesday evening. They were unable to find the net again but were able to hang on to remain top of the table with a 1-0 win courtesy of RVP’s deflected shot. United will be desperate to remain top with the Manchester Derby looming.
Prediction 1-3
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Norwich Vs Sunderland
Norwich have had an encouraging start to the season and are level on points with Liverpool heading into Gameweek 15. The visit of Sunderland should give The Canaries an opportunity to register a positive result. Sunderland were unable to find the net against QPR midweek and are hovering worringly close to the drop zone for their fans. Norwich have bagged 5 points from their last 3 games but have only scored one goal in each of these games. Not expecting this to be a high scoring affair.
Prediction 1-0
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Newcastle Vs Wigan
Newcastle have failed to recapture the form they showed last season and have only managed 14 points from 14 games this term. Coincidentally, Wigan have also got 14 points and are sitting just below the Magpies on goal difference. Newcastle have now lost four games in a row and the home fans will demand a win over Wigan. The Geordies will once again be without the services of key midfield duo Ben Arfa and Cabaye and this is a major problem for Alan Pardew.
Prediction 2-1
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