Burnley Vs Manchester United
Premier League newcomers Burnley are yet to get off the mark in their first two matches and sit in the Relegation Zone heading into Gameweek 3. The Clarets have been dealt a tricky run of opening fixtures including Chelsea and Manchester United and will hope they can take advantage of United’s poor start to the Campaign. The Red Devils have just one point from their first two fixtures and Louis Van Gaal is looking to add players to his squad prior to the Transfer Deadline. Angel Di Maria has now signed on at Old Trafford and could make his debut on Saturday lunchtime while Rojo continues to wait for a work permit. RVP returned from injury in the draw at Sunderland and will likely start at Turf Moor. Away win expected.
Prediction 1-2
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Manchester City Vs Stoke
Manchester City have started the season in impressive fashion and have maximum points despite two difficult matches against Newcastle and Liverpool. Manuel Pelligrini will be keen to maintain the winning start when Stoke visit The Etihad. City were utterly dominant at home last season scoring plenty of goals in the process. Stoke failed to capitalise on their numerical advantage when they visited Hull on Sunday. The Potters went behind despite having an extra man on the field and snatched a late equaliser through Ryan Shawcross. City to take top spot in the Premier League with a home win over Mark Hughes’ side. Jovetic to add to his brace on Monday Night Football.
Prediction 3-0
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Newcastle Vs Crystal Palace
Newcastle United played out a bore draw at Aston Villa on Saturday lunchtime to get their first point of the Premier League Season. The Magpies were beaten by Manchester City in their first home fixture but will hope for a better outcome when Crystal Palace make the long trip to St James’ Park. The Eagles are still without a manager or a Premier League point following the departure of Tony Pulis just hours before the Premier League kicked off. Alan Pardew will sense that his side have a great opportunity to pick up 3 points prior to their visit to Southampton. Home win expected.
Prediction 2-1
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QPR Vs Sunderland
Harry Redknapp endured a miserable return to White Hart Lane seeing his QPR side go down 4-0 at Spurs and plummet to the bottom of the Premier League Table. Rangers need to pick up points from this game before they travel to Manchester United in Gameweek 4 which will be a very stern test. Sunderland picked up a point after falling behind against Manchester United thanks to a Jack Rodwell headed equaliser. The Black Cats have drawn both of their opening games and will hope to remain unbeaten when they travel to Loftus Road. Score draw expected.
Prediction 1-1
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Swansea Vs West Brom
Swansea City are currently occupying a Champions League berth following a perfect start to the Premier League Season. Two wins from two matches sees Garry Monk’s side separating Chelsea and Arsenal in the Top 4 with West Brom the next team to face the Welsh side. The Baggies are unbeaten in their first two games securing draws against Sunderland and at Southampton. Both of these sides face tough matches in Gameweek 4 against Chelsea and Everton and will want to take maximum points and confidence into those matches. Home win at The Liberty Stadium to make it three on the bounce for The Swans.
Prediction 1-0
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West Ham Vs Southampton
West Ham bounced back from their defeat against Spurs with an impressive 3-1 victory at Crystal Palace. The Hammers have an opportunity to impress their home fans when Southampton visit Upton Park. The Saints have picked up just a point in their first two Premier League fixtures following the departure of a number of key players. James Collins returns from suspension for West Ham while Zarate and Carlton Cole will both be keen to feature and find the net once again. The Saints remain without Jay Rodriguez which is not helping Southampton’s ability to score goals. Home win for Big Sam’s side.
Prediction 2-0
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Everton Vs Chelsea
Everton welcome one of the favourites to land the Premier League crown when Chelsea make the trip to Merseyside. Roberto Martinez has seen his side kick off their campaign with two consecutive 2-2 draws. The Toffees seemed to have the game against Arsenal wrapped up on Saturday only to concede twice late on and go home with a share of the spoils. Chelsea have won both of their opening fixtures against two newly promoted sides. Diego Costa have scored in both matches but is a doubt for this match after picking up a slight strain in training. Everton will have their hands full trying to keep Chelsea’s attacking players away from Tim Howard’s goal. Lukaku will appear against his former club hoping to prove to Jose Mourinho that he was capable of being Chelsea’s main striker this term. Exciting score draw at Goodison Park.
Prediction 1-1
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Aston Villa Vs Hull
Aston Villa have picked up 4 points from their opening two fixtures keeping two clean sheets in the process. The Villains welcome Hull to Villa Park hoping to extend their unbeaten run and continue their positive start to the Season. Paul Lambert remains without Christian Benteke and the key to Villa’s success will be keeping things tight at the back. Steve Bruce brings his Hull team to the Midlands leading their hosts in the Division on the goals scored rule. James Chester will sit this match out through suspension having being dismissed for denying a goalscoring opportunity in the match against Stoke on Sunday. Jelavic was on the scoresheet in Gameweek 2 and Villa will need to keep close tabs on Hull’s primary goalscorer. Home win expected.
Prediction 1-0
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Spurs Vs Liverpool
Tottenham Hotspur fans are enjoying their start to the Premier League season under Mauricio Pochettino. Spurs are top of the Premier League and produced an excellent performance to despatch Queens Park Rangers 4-0 on Sunday afternoon. That result will be a huge boost to Spurs who next welcome a more stern opponent when Liverpool visit North London. The Reds could call upon the services of Mario Balotelli now that his transfer from AC Milan has been completed. Liverpool started the campaign with a good win over Southampton before losing 3-1 at Manchester City on Monday Night Football. Spurs to boost their Top 4 credentials with a win over Liverpool who have come out of the blocks very slowly this season.
Prediction 2-1
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Leicester Vs Arsenal
Leicester City have endured a difficult return to the Barclays Premier League facing Everton, Chelsea and Arsenal in their first three fixtures. The Foxes claimed a point from the Everton game before going down 2-0 at Chelsea despite having a wonderful chance to take the lead at Stamford Bridge. Arsenal visit Leicester full of confidence after staging a late comeback when they visited Everton on Saturday evening. Trailing 2-0 The Gunners somehow managed to snatch a draw courtesy of Giroud’s headed equaliser. The Frenchman could be set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after picking up an injury late on at Goodison Park. Aaron Ramsey has been in terrific form so far this campaign and Leicester will need to pay special attention to the Welshman if they are to get anything from this match. Away win expected.
Prediction 1-3
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