Last match day had Palace continuing their form of late, taking Leicester City by surprise and taking 3 points with 3 goal. Manchester City blew away Tottenham in a match that was touted as maybe the game were City gains their first loss. It was far from.
Liverpool vs Arsenal
This weekend, we have another big battle of two top 6 teams with Liverpool (9-7-2) visiting Arsenal (10-3-5). Current form would favour Liverpool (WWDDW) rather than the home team Arsenal (WLDDW). Last matchday had Liverpool blowing away Bournemouth 4-0 while Arsenal beat Newcastle 1-0.
FIFA prediction
Liverpool 0 - Arsenal 0
What to watch for
- Giroud will miss the match after a hamstring injury against Bournemouth
- Salah has been dominant this year and scoring goals with ease
- Ozil has seen a resurgence in form as late and may be a game changer
- Mane has scored in the last three premier league matches against Arsenal
Tottenham vs Burnley
In what is regarded as a bit of a surprise, 6th place Burnley (9-5-4) hosts 7th place Tottenham (9-4-5). The form of the two would favour Burnley (WLWWD) by a edge over Tottenham (LDWWL). Last matchday had Burnley drawing against Brighton in a scoreless affair. Tottenham’s last match was a 4-1 loss to Manchester City.
FIFA Prediction
Tottenham 1 - Burnley 2
What to watch for
- Burnley are tied with Manchester City and Manchester United for the best defensive record in the league with 12 goals against
- Tottenham look to rebound after they were routed by Manchester City last match
- Stephen Ward of Burnley will miss the match with a knee injury
- Alii has made an impact in his three premier league matches against Burnley with 2 goals and 1 assist
- As always look for Harry Kane to get on the scoresheet
Other things to watch for around the league
- Manchester United lost mid week in the Carabao Cup against Bristol City. Look for a strong rebound from the squad with Pogba returning to premier league action from his 3 game ban.
- Everton are hosting Chelsea which will offer two teams in good form squaring off.
- West Ham are hosting Newcastle, David Moyes’ squad has been slowly climbing the premier league table trying to avoid relegation
- Crystal Palace are visiting Swansea City, Roy Hodgson’s squad has a 7 match unbeaten run in the premier league.
- Swansea City’s caretaker player manager Leon Britton is out with a calf injury
Matchday Predictions
Last matchday
(5-5)
Season
(31-24)
Friday
Liverpool vs. Arsenal
Saturday
Chelsea vs Everton
Watford vs Brighton
Bournemouth vs Manchester City
Hudderfield vs Southampton
West Brom vs Stoke City
Crystal Palace vs Swansea City
Newcastle vs West Ham
Tottenham vs Burnley
Manchester United vs Leicester City
