Premier League – Big Predictions – Week 5
Chelsea Vs Liverpool
Friday Night Football returns with Chelsea hosting Liverpool at Stamford Bridge. The Blues played Swansea on Super Sunday and picked up a point in South Wales. Antonio Conte has had an impressive start to the Season as Chelsea boss and remains unbeaten in four Premier League outings. Liverpool opened the new-look Anfield with a thumping 4-1 win over Leicester on Saturday evening. Jurgen Klopp could welcome Coutinho back to the starting XI having been on the bench in Gameweek 4. Home win expected at Stamford Bridge – Back a Chelsea victory here.
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Hull Vs Arsenal
Hull picked up a point when they visited Burnley in Gameweek 4. The Tigers have lost just one of their opening four Premier League matches defying many Pundits predictions. Arsenal picked up a late win via the penalty spot when they hosted Southampton on Saturday. The Gunners have yet to hit top form but are stringing together some decent results which will encourage Arsene Wenger. Alexis Sanchez should return to the Arsenal starting line-up after his 30 minute cameo on Saturday. Away win expected at The KCOM Stadium – Back an Arsenal Victory here.
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Leicester Vs Burnley
Leicester City have had a difficult start to their Premier League title defence. The Champions have unable to live up to early Predictions and have picked up three points just once in four Premier League fixtures. Burnley looked to be heading for an important victory over Hull before a stoppage time equaliser saw them settle for a share of the spoils. The Clarets can take positives from their Gameweek 4 clash and will feel they are visiting Leicester at the right time. Home win expected at The King Power Stadium – Back a Leicester Victory here.
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Manchester City Vs Bournemouth
Manchester City defied the predictions of many with a terrific 1-2 win over arch-rivals Manchester United at Old Trafford. Despite missing Sergio Aguero through suspension, City were unplayable for 40 minutes. Aguero remains sidelined but City will feel they have plenty of firepower to break down Bournemouth on Saturday. The Cherries picked up their first victory of the Premier League season when they beat West Brom on Saturday. Bournemouth will be heavy underdogs here. Home win expected at The Etihad Stadium – Back a Manchester City victory here.
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West Brom Vs West Ham
West Bromwich Albion lost on Saturday after conceding late against Bournemouth. The Baggies have scored just one goal in their last three Premier League outings and need to be more prolific infront of goal if they are to avoid a Relegation scrap in May. West Ham United seemed to be cruising when they took a 2-0 lead over Watford in Gameweek 4. The Hammers have picked up just three points from a possible twelve and will be low on confidence heading into this game. Stalemate at The Hawthorns – Back a bore draw here.
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Everton Vs Middlesborough
Everton travelled to Sunderland on Monday Night Football and picked up a terrific 3-0 win. The Toffees have had a decent start to life under Ronald Koeman and will fancy their chances of registering three more points here. Lukaku bagged a hat-trick on Monday – Back the Belgian to Score anytime Here. Middlesborough hosted Crystal Palace in Gameweek 4 and ended up losing 1-2. Boro have been defeated just once this Season and will not be beaten without a fight. Narrow home win expected at Goodison Park – Back an Everton victory here.
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Watford Vs Manchester United
Watford faced a tall order when they were 2-0 down at West Ham United in Gameweek 4. The Hornets bounced back and ended up winning 4-2 which will be a huge boost to their confidence. Manchester United were shell-shocked after City outplayed them for 40 minutes in the Manchester Derby. Jose Mourinho will demand an immediate response from his side who can’t let City build up a significant point advantage over them. Away win expected at Vicarage Road – Back a Manchester United victory here.
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Crystal Palace Vs Stoke
Crystal Palace finally picked up their first win of the Season with an important 2-1 win at Middlesborough. The Eagles will be keen to push on and make it back-to-back victories when Stoke visit on Sunday. The Potters went down heavily when Spurs visited in Gameweek 4 and lost 0-4. Stoke sit bottom of the Premier League and need their form to improve. Mark Hughes could be facing a touchline ban to add to Stoke’s problems. Home win expected at Selhurst Park – Back a Crystal Palace victory here.
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Southampton Vs Swansea
Southampton seemed to be heading for a hard-earned point at Arsenal before conceding a harsh late penalty which Cazorla converted to leave Southampton empty handed. The Saints have picked up just two points from a possible twelve this Season and are struggling under their new Manager. Swansea hosted Chelsea on Super Sunday and settled for a share of the spoils after leading 2-1. The Swans will hope to take advantage of a Southampton side who have got off to a slow start. Home win expected at St Marys – Back a Southampton victory here.
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Spurs Vs Sunderland
Spurs were ruthless when they visited Stoke in Gameweek 4 and ran out 4-0 winners. Pochettino will be delighted with the way his side have started the Season and will hope there is further improvement to come. Sunderland hosted Everton on Monday Night Football and were unable to contain Lukaku who hit a hat-trick. The Black Cats have endured a difficult start to the Season and could end up facing another Relegation battle at the end of the Season. Home win expected at White Hart Lane – Back a Spurs victory here.
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