With the break of the F.A. cup over, it is worth looking back on matchday 22. Liverpool were able to edge Burnley, who have been dropping down as of late. Manchester United were able to top Everton, who have been losing the form they had since Big Sam joined. Crystal Palace were able to climb the table and continue on with their pleasant stretch. David Moyes’ West Ham squad have been getting results and climbing away from relegation. The marque match from the matchday was one of the most entertaining match of the season, with Arsenal getting a late tying goal against Chelsea.
Matchday 23 offers some interesting matches, with teams trying to bounce back from the festive period and FA cup action.
Manchester City vs Liverpool
The match has Manchester City (20-2-0) visiting Liverpool (12-8-2). The for would favour the home team Liverpool (WDWWW) over the visitors (WWWDW) very slightly on the merit of three wins in a row over one. While both records having posted a (4-1-0), last matchday had Liverpool win 2-1 over Burnley, while Manchester City beat Watford 3-1.
What to watch for
- In Liverpool’s last 14 home matches against Manchester City they are undefeated 10-4-0 with the last four being wins
- Salah has had a fantastic season being a key creator and finisher for Liverpool
- De Bruyne like Salah has been a spark point for Manchester City’s offense
- Liverpool are set to give their big January signing van Dijk his Premier League debut
- This match is the first of life after Courtinho for Liverpool
- Manchester City has had great creators with de Bruyne, Sane, and David Silva with assists of 9, 9, and 8 respectively
Tottenham vs Everton
Everton (7-6-9) are visiting Tottenham (12-5-5). The form is favouring the home team Tottenham (LWWWD) over the visitors Everton (WDDLL). Last matchday had Tottenham draw against West Ham 1-1. While Everton lost to Manchester United 2-0.
What to watch for
- In the last ten games Tottenham are unbeaten with a 5-5-0 record
- Son has been impressive this season scoring in 4 straight home matches and having a strike from distance against West Ham
- Everton have just 3 away wins against Tottenham in 51 matches
- Wayne Rooney has been solid this season with being Everton’s top scorer with 10
- Harry Kane has 18 on the season but has not scored in his last two Premier League matches, look for a bounce back
- Cenk Tosun will be looking to make his first start for Everton
West Ham vs Huddersfield Town
West Ham (5-7-10) are visiting Huddersfield Town (6-6-10). The form would be with West Ham (WLDWD) over the home side Huddersfield Town (WDDDL). Last match had Huddersfield Town losing 3-0 to Leicester City. While West Ham drew against Tottenham.
What to watch for
- West Ham last match were able to nick a point at Tottenham and looked good defensively
- Depoitre is Huddersfield’s top scorer and will look to be a danger on the pitch
- West Ham are unsure about Carroll, Antonio and Reid with Collins, Cresswell and Arnautovic back in trainin
- Mooy has also been important to Huddersfield’s campaign this season and again will be important if they look to get a win
- West Ham won the reverse fixture 2-0 in September
Other things to watch for around the league
- Manchester United are hosting Stoke City who are managerless after a disappointment in the FA cup
- Vardy is back after his groin injury against Chelsea
- Burnley have had rough form as of late while Crystal Palace have been playing well.
Matchday Predictions
Last matchday
(2-8)
Season
(35-40)
Saturday
Burnley vs Crystal Palace
West Ham vs Huddersfield
Swansea vs Newcastle
Brighton vs West Brom
Southampton vs Watford
Leicester City vs Chelsea
Everton vs Tottenham
Sunday
Arsenal vs Bournemouth
Manchester City vs Liverpool
Monday
Stoke City vs Manchester United
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