Category: Premier League Predictions

Leeds – Fulham: two in-form sides ready to serve up a proper Premier League scrap Saturday at Elland Road promises attacking football. Leeds need to bounce back after that cruel defeat at Newcastle. Fulham arrive on a run that’s turned their European push into something believable. Leeds: absorb the Newcastle blow and move on Leeds…

Sunderland – Crystal Palace: time to kick-start the season On paper this is a tasty fixture. In practice, both Sunderland and Crystal Palace turn up with more questions than answers. Saturday afternoon at the Stadium of Light, both sides will be trying to calm nerves after a tricky run. Sunderland: the pleasant surprise hits a…

Wolves – Newcastle: two emergencies, two opposite trajectories Sunday afternoon at Molineux, two teams heading in different directions. Wolves are fighting for survival. Newcastle need to prove their wake-up wasn’t a fluke after a mixed week. Wolves: slight uptick, but the situation is still dire Wolves have shown scraps of fight in recent weeks, but…

Manchester United – Manchester City: a derby tense as hell at Old Trafford Saturday lunchtime, Manchester stops. Old Trafford hosts a derby that’s more than a match: pride, turf, identity — everything’s on the line. This time the two clubs arrive in completely different headspaces. Manchester United: Carrick walks into the storm Michael Carrick is…

Newcastle – Leeds: Magpies out to keep the comeback rolling Newcastle have two big wins under their belt and want to back it up at St James’ Park. Leeds arrive riding a seven-game unbeaten run and they’ll make life awkward for Eddie Howe’s men. Newcastle: momentum to protect The Magpies’ season’s been patchy, but wins…

Arsenal – Liverpool: leaders face the final line of defence Arsenal go into this clash like they own the place. Riding an impressive run and with the Emirates back to being a fortress, the Gunners host a Liverpool side sliding out of form but still capable of a heavy blow. A win would let Mikel…

Burnley – Manchester United: new start at Turf Moor On Wednesday night Manchester United travel to Burnley in odd circumstances. Darren Fletcher will take charge of his first game with the Red Devils after Ruben Amorim was sacked earlier in the week. Burnley: situation getting critical Burnley are in a real mess. The recent defeat…

Bournemouth – Tottenham: big clash at the Vitality Stadium For the second game in two matchdays, the Vitality Stadium hosts a north London club. After a mad one against Arsenal, Bournemouth now welcome Tottenham, who arrive off a frustrating draw with Sunderland. Bournemouth: a slump that’s starting to bite The Cherries gave Arsenal a proper…

Crystal Palace – Aston Villa: a tricky trip for the Villans Aston Villa head to Selhurst Park wanting to end a run that’s starting to drag against Crystal Palace. The Eagles, beaten at Newcastle, need a breather at home, while the Villans still openly chase a spot in the Champions League. Crystal Palace: a messy…