West Ham Vs Liverpool
West Ham United ended their long streak without a win by beating Southampton in Gameweek 19. The Hammers sit 8th in the Premier League at the half way mark and will be happy with their haul of 29 points from 19 games. Andy Carroll would relish the chance to net against his former Club when Liverpool visit on Saturday. Jurgen Klopp has guided his side to consecutive 1-0 victories which has seen them move level on points with Manchester United. The Reds will be keen to maintain their good run of form. All square at Upton Park – Back a score draw here.
Prediction 1-1 – Back a 1-1 Draw Here
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Arsenal Vs Newcastle
Arsenal made no mistake when they hosted Bournemouth on Monday Night running out 2-0 winners. Mesut Ozil has silenced his doubters with some excellent performances which see Arsenal sit at the Premier League summit heading into Gameweek 20. Newcastle United have ended 2015 on a miserable note with consecutive defeats. The Magpies remain in the bottom three as they head to North London for this clash. With Manchester United next on the fixture list Steve McClaren would love his side to pick up something from this fixture. Home win expected at The Emirates – Back an Arsenal victory here.
Prediction 3-0 – Back a 3-0 Arsenal Win Here
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Leicester Vs Bournemouth
Leicester City have lost their place at the top of the Premiership following a defeat at Liverpool and a stalemate against Manchester City. The Foxes have surpassed all expectations this Season and will be eager to get back to winning ways when they host Bournemouth on Saturday. The Cherries have failed to find the net in either of their last two outings and have a tough assignment this weekend. Mahrez and Vardy will be the main threat to Bournemouth who will need to keep close tabs on the Leicester forwards. Home win expected at The King Power Stadium – Back a Leicester victory here.
Prediction 2-0 – Back a 2-0 Leicester Win Here
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Manchester United Vs Swansea
Manchester United manager Louis Van Gaal may have bought himself a stay of execution following an improved performance against Chelsea on Monday evening. The Red Devils were unable to find a route to goal which means they have now gone six consecutive Premier League games without a victory. Despite their League position, Swansea City have seen their form improve in recent weeks. The Swans are unbeaten in three Premier League outings and have not conceded in either of those three matches. United will be under huge pressure to deliver three points against lowly opposition but this will be a tough fixture. Narrow home win expected at Old Trafford – Back a Manchester United victory here.
Prediction 1-0 – Back a 1-0 Manchester United Win Here
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Norwich Vs Southampton
Norwich took full advantage when Aston Villa visited Carrow Road and ran out 2-0 winners in Gameweek 19. That win moved The Canaries onto 20 points at the midway point of the Season. 20 additional points in the second half of the campaign should be enough to secure Premier League status for Norwich. Southampton are only 4 points better off than their hosts heading into this clash. The Saints have been struggling lately with the only positive being a resounding 4-0 win over Arsenal on Boxing Day. All square at Carrow Road – Back a score draw here.
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Sunderland Vs Aston Villa
Sunderland have had a torrid run of fixtures in December which has seen them lost five straight Premier League games. The Black Cats finally face an opponent they will be confident they can beat when Aston Villa make the trip to the North East. The Villains are rock bottom of the Premier League with a miserable haul of 8 points from their 19 matches. Remi Garde will need to perform heroics if his side are to avoid playing Championship football next Season. Big Sam will see this as a great opportunity to close the gap on other struggling sides. Home win expected at The Stadium of Light – Back a Sunderland victory here.
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West Brom Vs Stoke
West Bromwich Albion picked up a big win against Newcastle in Gameweek 19 to move them onto 23 points at the half way mark of the Premier League Season. The Baggies had been on a poor run which had seen them go without a victory since mid November. Stoke picked up a thrilling 3-4 win at Everton in Gameweek 19 which will give them plenty of confidence heading into Gameweek 20. The Potters sit 10th in the Premiership heading into this clash and are in decent form both home and away. Stalemate at The Hawthorns – Back a bore draw here.
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Watford Vs Manchester City
Watford put up a valiant fight despite going down to 10 men against Spurs in Gameweek 19. The Hornets face another side hoping for a Top 4 finish in Manchester City. Ighalo has been in terrific form of late while City have struggled defensively without Captain Vincent Kompany. The Sky Blues have struggled on the road recently and are without a win in their last six outings away from home. Pelligrini’s side are 3 points off top spot heading into Gameweek 20 and will hope their away form improves if they are to mount a serious title challenge. Away win expected at Vicarage Road – Back a Manchester City victory here.
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Crystal Palace Vs Chelsea
Crystal Palace have been unable to find the net in either of their last two outings but have emerged with a share of the spoils with consecutive 0-0 draws. The Eagles have exceeded expectations and sit 5th in the Premier League table at the half way point of the Season. Chelsea on the other hand are well below their usual standards which has seen a change in management in recent weeks. Guus Hiddink has taken over and Chelsea are unbeaten in three Premier League fixtures. Palace is a tough place to visit but Chelsea put in a good defensive performance at Old Trafford and could do the same again on Sunday. All square at Selhurst Park – Back a score draw here.
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Everton Vs Spurs
Everton fans were left deflated after their side lost 3-4 when Stoke visited on Monday Evening. The Toffees are without a win in three home outings and have fallen out of the Top 10 as a result of their dip in form. Roberto Martinez will need to lift confidence among his side before the visit of high-flying Tottenham. Spurs have won three straight and have conceded just one goal in the process. Pochettino has done a terrific job at White Hart Lane and his side could well finish in the Top 4 if they find a way to maintain their impressive form. Away win expected at Goodison Park – Back a Spurs victory here.
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