Manchester City Vs Crystal Palace
A single Frank Lampard goal was enough to see Manchester City pick up all 3 points from their trip to Leicester City in Gameweek 16. Manuel Pelligrini’s side are just 3 points behind Chelsea and could go level on points with a win over Crystal Palace on Saturday lunchtime. The Eagles have been in decent form on the road losing just one of their last four road matches. Manchester City will be without the injured Sergio Aguero, Edin Dzeko and Vincent Kompany. Away trips don’t get much tougher and I expect a home win at The Etihad.
Prediction 2-0
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Aston Villa Vs Manchester United
Aston Villa went down 1-0 when they visited West Brom in Gameweek 16. The Villains have picked up four points from a possible six in their last two Premier League matches at Villa Park but face a stern test when Manchester United visit the Midlands. The Red Devils will be brimming with confidence following their 3-0 victory over Liverpool on Sunday afternoon. Louis Van Gaal’s side sit top of the ‘Form’ guide with 6 consecutive Premier League victories and are now only 8 points behind Chelsea despite a disastrous start to the campaign. Away win expected at Villa Park.
Prediction 1-2
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Hull Vs Swansea
Hull City manager Steve Bruce felt his side were unfairly treated by match officials as they lost 2-0 at Stamford Bridge in Gameweek 16. The Tigers have gone 6 Premier League games without a win and sit in the Relegation Zone heading into their clash with Swansea. The Welsh side were defeated by a last-gasp Christian Eriksen strike on Sunday at The Liberty Stadium. The Swans have been poor away from home and Hull could capitalise on Saturday afternoon. Tom Huddlestone will be ruled out through suspension while Garry Monk has no fresh injury concerns to worry about. Score draw at The KC Stadium.
Prediction 1-1
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QPR Vs West Brom
Queens Park Rangers maintained their awful form away from home when they went down 3-1 at Goodison Park on Monday Night Football. Harry Redknapp’s side have relied heavily on their home form this season but are still in the drop zone heading into Gameweek 17. The R’s host West Brom hoping to record another positive result which could lift them out of the bottom three. The Baggies picked up three crucial points by defeating Aston Villa last weekend. Albion drew their last match on the road and would probably settle for a draw at Loftus Road. Home win expected.
Prediction 1-0
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Southampton Vs Everton
Following a blistering start to the Season Southampton have struggled lately losing four Premier League games on the bounce. The Saints have only managed a single goal in those four encounters and have now dropped outside the Top 4. Everton have failed to hit the heights they reached last season but secured an important win over QPR on Monday Night Football. Ross Barkley scored a screamer and Southampton will have to keep a close eye on the young England International while Pelle will likely be the biggest threat to Tim Howard’s goal at the other end. Kevin Mirallas is doubtful for the clash at St Marys. Score draw expected.
Prediction 1-1
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Spurs Vs Burnley
Tottenham Hotspur are quietly going about their business and climing the Premier League table going largely unnoticed. Spurs picked up an impressive 2-1 win at Swansea in Gameweek 16 and will look to follow that result up with a home win over minnows Burnley on Saturday. Burnley are in decent form themselves and have clawed their way out of the Relegation Zone after losing just one of their last six Premier League matches. Sean Dyche will hope forward Danny Ings can give the Tottenham rearguard a torrid afternoon. Harry Kane is poised to lead the line with Adebayor likely to miss out once again. Home win expected at White Hart Lane.
Prediction 2-0
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West Ham Vs Leicester
West Ham United fans are in dreamland right now. The Hammers occupy a Top 4 position approaching Christmas and are unbeaten in four Premier League matches. A win over Leicester on Saturday would see Big Sam’s side spend Christmas Day among the Top 4. Leicester City were beaten by a single Frank Lampard goal in Gameweek 16. The Foxes have now lost four consecutive matches and have lost six matches on the trot away from home. Kasper Schmeichel remains sidelined for Leicester while Mark Noble misses out for west Ham. Home win expected at Upton Park.
Prediction 3-1
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Newcastle Vs Sunderland
Super Sunday kicks off with the Tyne Wear Derby at St James’ Park. Newcastle have been in excellent form of late which has seen them shoot up the Premier League table. The Magpies have won all four of their previous matches on home soil and the Newcastle faithful will be loathe to lose that record when facing arch rivals Sunderland. The Black Cats have drawn five of their last six Premier League games and will be hoping they can avoid defeat on Sunday. Gus Poyet’s side are just two points clear of the drop zone heading into this Derby match and Newcastle could move 10 points clear of Sunderland with a win here. Home win expected.
Prediction 1-0
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Liverpool Vs Arsenal
Liverpool host Arsenal on Sunday afternoon in the pick of the Gameweek 17 fixtures. Brendan Rodgers has admitted his dressing room is struggling for confidence following the 3-0 thrashing at Manchester United in Gameweek 16. The Reds sit in the bottom half of the Premier League after 16 games and will be lucky to secure Champions League football again next Season. Arsenal are on the rise and have won three of their last four Premier League games. The Gunners are visiting Liverpool at the perfect time as the Reds struggle for confidence and remain without the injured Daniel Sturridge. Despite a host of injuries Arsenal will field a strong lineup at Anfield. Away win expected.
Prediction 1-2
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Stoke Vs Chelsea
Stoke host Chelsea on Monday Night Football hoping for a repeat of their victory over The Blues last season. The Potters will approach this match full of confidence having beaten Arsenal 3-2 in their last Premier League match at The Britannia. Mark Hughes’ side sit 12th in the Premier League standings heading into Gameweek 17 and would love to take the scalp of another Premier League giant. Chelsea visit Stoke having picked up a single point from their last two away fixtures in the Premier League. Jose Mourinho has seen his lead at the top of the Premiership cut to just three points and City could be level on points by the time this match kicks off. Fabregas returns from suspension and is expected to regain his place in the starting XI. Away win expected.
Prediction 0-2
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