SATURDAY:
MAN CITY V EVERTON
The momentum is with Man City in the title race due to the form they're in and the fact that they've also got a game in hand. Liverpool might be leading for the time being, but with City being just two points behind and having that game in hand, their current form gives them a slight advantage.
With both Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland back in the team, they're more than likely to go on one of those incredible runs they go on every season.
I remember when Everton used to be City's bogey team about 10 or 11 years ago but since then, City have enjoyed a lot of success against them.
Sean Dyche's side are desperate for points now they're back in the bottom three and especially as they're without a win in 7 games.
They'll try and make it difficult for City here as they're a tough team to beat, but I think City will be too strong for them here.
PREDICTION: 2-0
FULHAM V BOURNEMOUTH
Fulham were in complete control against Burnley last weekend up until the second half where Burnley completely turned the game around.
The Cottagers have a better record at home than they do away which should give them some confidence heading into this one.
Bournemouth will be without Philip Billing for this one after being sent off in their draw with Nottingham Forest last weekend. He'll definitely be a miss for the Cherries in this one as his energy and ability to break through the lines has made him a key player for them.
Both teams will go for it here as they both like to pay on the front foot. But with both defences looking decent, I think the points will be shared here.
PREDICTION: 1-1
LIVERPOOL V BURNLEY
Liverpool were completely off it against Arsenal last weekend and the way they defended the goals was just poor. Especially the second one where Alisson and Van Dijk got in each others way.
The reds should definitely bounce back here as they're playing at home and when they play at home they never lose.
Burnley showed character and resilience to come from behind and nick a draw against Fulham last weekend with new signing David Jatro Fofana making the difference.
The Clarets do have a better record away than they do at home this season, but I think Liverpool will be too strong for them here. Especially with the forward players they have against a Burnley defence that it bound to leave spaces in behind.
PREDICTION: 3-0
LUTON V SHEFFIELD UNITED
I'm starting to think that Luton might stay up due to the recent results they've had and the character they're showing.
They've scored four goals in each of their last two games against Brighton and Newcastle and goals were something I thought they would struggle with this season. Elijah Adebayo has stepped up on that front recently and I can see him bah another one here.
Sheffield United look good as gone and they looked like a side low on confidence against Aston Villa last weekend. That performance was no doubt their worst since Chris Wilder returned.
Luton beat the Blades on Boxing Day and I think they'll do the same here. Especially as they're at home where they have a good record.
PREDICTION: 2-1
TOTTENHAM V BRIGHTON
Spurs could have Heung Min Son back for this one following South Korea's exit from the Asian Cup and his return is no doubt a massive boost for them. He was missed by Spurs when he was away.
Brighton were brilliant against Crystal Palace last weekend and they demolished Spurs in the reverse fixture at the AMEX in December.
This is definitely going to be an open as both sides like to play on the front foot and with a lot of energy. And I think Spurs will be the team that claim the points as they're at home.
PREDICTION: 3-2
WOLVES V BRENTFORD
Wolves crushed Brentford 4-1 in the reverse fixture around Christmas and they also beat them in the FA Cup last month. They'll be feeling confident of another win over them with the form they've been in recently.
Hwang Hee Chan could be back for this one following South Korea's exit from the Asian Cup and his return will be a massive boost for them will also add more firepower to their attack, which has been much improved this season.
Brentford are nervously looking over their shoulders with Thomas Frank's side just three points outside the relegation zone. But I do think they'll pick themselves up soon as they have players to come back from injury - including Bryan Mbeumo who has been a big miss for them.
Because of Wolves being in such good form, I've got to give them the win here and especially as they're at home where they have a strong record.
PREDICTION: 3-1
NOTTINGHAM FOREST V NEWCASTLE
Nottingham Forest beat Newcastle in the reverse fixture on Boxing Day thanks to a hat trick from former Newcastle striker Chris Wood.
Forest haven't been as strong at home as they were last season which recent results can back up and they needed penalties to beat Bristol City in the FA Cup in midweek.
Newcastle have struggled away from home all season but they did win their last game on the road against Villa before having to battle for a point against Luton.
Because of Forest likely to feel a bit fatigued following their midweek exertions and Newcastle having a poor record on the road, I think the points will be shared here.
PREDICTION: 1-1
WEST HAM V ARSENAL
West Ham put a dent in Arsenal's title hopes when they came from behind to nick a 2-2 draw in this fixture last season and they'll be looking to do the same here.
The Hammers won the reverse fixture at the Emirates in December where they punished a wasteful Arsenal. But they haven't won a game since then.
Arsenal put themselves right back in the title race with their win over Liverpool last weekend where they were at it from the very first whistle. That result will give them a lot of confidence moving forward.
I think they'll carry that confidence in to this one because of the mentality that is instilled into them and the quality they have.
PREDICTION: 0-2
ASTON VILLA V MAN UNITED
Aston Villa were surprisingly poor against Chelsea in midweek and especially as they were at home, where they've been strong all season.
Villa won this fixture 3-1 last season in what was Unai Emery's first game in charge and they've been on some ride since. I think they'll repeat that win here and bounce back from their disappointing performance in the week.
I have a feeling that Man United are beginning to turn things around following back to back wins and decent performances against Wolves and West Ham.
Rasmus Hojlund is starting to come good for them with 4 goals from his last 5 games and I feel happy for him given the tough start he had. United have looked more like a team since he goals started flowing for him.
But I think their little bubble will burst in this one because of Villa being at home where they've looked very strong this season.
PREDICTION: 2-0
MONDAY:
CRYSTAL PALACE V CHELSEA
There isn't a good feeling around Crystal Palace at the moment and especially among the fans who want both manager Roy Hodgson and chairman Steve Parish removed from their positions.
Their criticism of Parish in my opinion is slightly over the top as he has done a terrific job ever since he's been at Selhurst Park. He saved the club from administration when he first arrived before helping them become an established Premier League club.
Eze and Olise will probably be unavailable for this one due to injury which is usually bad news for Palace because they're not the same team without them. Hodgson paid the price in bringing on a half fit Olise against Brighton last weekend as Olise went off injured minutes later.
Chelsea were much improved against Aston Villa in midweek and it was probably their best performance of the season so far. They were at it from the beginning and were dominant throughout the match. But whether it will be a turning point in their season remains to be seen.
The blues have won their last 12 games against Palace and I can see that run extending here. The blues have been poor away from home this season but I still think they'll win this one. Especially with Palace not being in good form themselves.
PREDICTION: 0-2
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