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Week 7 brings with it a lot of intriguing encounters, none less than Chelsea vs Liverpool, a game that could firmly establish either team's title aspirations!
Chelsea won the mid week EFL Cup game, but that result will be inconsequential in terms of predicting the weekend's game.
Lets start with the predictions for this round of games.
The teams' current PL table positions have been specified along with their names for reference purposes.
#1 West Ham United (17) vs Manchester United (7)
Any Manchester United game these days is more about Mourinho vs Pogba, and the related post match comments! Mourinho seems to be behaving in the way he did in his third year at Real Madrid - and we know that didn't end well!
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This game is another "must win" situation for Man Utd, especially after losing to Derby in mid week, and their current position on the Premier League table.
Generally speaking, Mourinho's teams win such crunch games, but West Ham are improving gradually, and their performance in the 1-1 draw against Chelsea was noteworthy!
This could end in another draw, which would be a good result for The Hammers, but definitely not for the red side of Manchester!
Prediction: 1-1
#2 Arsenal (6) vs Watford (4)
This fixture is now more Deeney vs Arsenal after his comments about "Arsenal lacking cojones" last season!
Deeney has been in great form for Watford who have excelled their fans' expectations so far this season.
Arsenal under Emery seem to be improving with every game, and in Torreira they have found the defensive midfielder they've been yearning for!
Emery will have to make a decision over Welbeck after his impressive performance in the mid week EFL game, especially as Lacazette and Auba seem to be striking a fruitful partnership!
Given the current form of both teams, this one could well end up being a high scoring draw!
Prediction: 3-3
#3 Everton (12) vs Fulham (15)
Everton have under-performed so far this season, and Fulham are yet to get to grips with the elite level after their promotion from The Championship!
The only thing working for The Cottagers is Mitrovic, who's been in cracking form since his escape from Newcastle United!
Fulham tend to play nice attacking football, but they are weak defensively, which should suit Everton.
This one could be a rare victory for The Toffees!
Prediction: 2-1
#4 Huddersfield Town (20) vs Tottenham Hotspur (5)
Yet to win a game this season, bottom of the league, with no signs of respite - that sums up The Terriers' season so far!
Tottenham on the other hand have had a decent start, but haven't really set the stage on fire, and certainly haven't presented themselves as genuine title contenders so far.
Nevertheless, this one should be a straight-forward win for Pochettino's team!
Prediction: 0-3
#5 Manchester City (2) vs Brighton & Hove Albion (13)
This one would seem like a complete mismatch on paper, but The Seagulls have been quite decent this season!
They were unlucky to lose against Spurs last weekend, but this one might be too big a gap in terms of quality to bridge for Hughton's boys!
City on the other hand would look at this fixture as another opportunity to enhance their goal difference, and with their main rivals sparring against each other, the noisy neighbors could regain the top spot in the league after the weekend!
Prediction: 3-0
#6 Newcastle United (18) vs Leicester City (9)
Rafa seems to have the fans on his side at Newcastle (possibly as they have a common enemy in Mike Ashley), but his team will need to start winning games to keep that going!
The point they won against Crystal Palace last week was quite lucky, as Sakho should have scored late on in the game!
Leicester on the other hand have been decent this season, and with the pace they have in their attacking unit, should be able to win this one pretty easily!
Prediction: 1-3
#7 Wolverhampton Wanderers (10) vs Southampton (14)
Wolves are being touted as the best promoted side since Dalglish's Blackburn team, but that might be taking it a bit too far!
Either way, they have produced classy performances this season, and have held both Manchester teams to draws. Their performances across the pitch have been impressive, and the Portuguese contingent in their squad have been delivering superbly on a regular basis.
Mark Hughes' Southampton haven't looked consistent, and would be happy with a point from this game.
That may not happen though, as Espirito Santo's high flying Wolves should win this one, especially as they've made Molineux a proper fortress!
Prediction: 3-1
#8 Chelsea (3) vs Liverpool (1)
Absolute box office, this one!
Chelsea won the mid week clash, but that should have no bearing on the "sequel"! Both teams will field much changed line ups on Saturday, and it should be an entertaining game.
Sarri and Klopp have drilled the "high press" into their players' DNA, so this one should be a back and forth game, with individual skill determining the end result (like Hazard did in the EFL Cup)!
Liverpool will want to win this game to strengthen their claim to the title, but Chelsea should be able to earn a point at Stamford Bridge!
Prediction: 2-2
#9 Cardiff City (19) vs Burnley (16)
Sean Dyche's team won their first game last weekend, though their loss to Burton in the EFL Cup brought them crashing down to earth yet again!
Cardiff on their part are winless in the league yet, but would want to use Burnley's woeful form to right that record!
This one seems a dead ringer for a draw, which will suit The Bluebirds more than The Clarets in their quest for survival!
Prediction: 1-1
#10 AFC Bournemouth (8) vs Crystal Palace (11)
Bournemouth seem to be alternating between winning and losing, so it should be time for another win for Howe's boys!
Crystal Palace seem to have overcome their wretched start to the season, by drawing and winning their last two games in the league (plus the win in mid week against West Brom)!
Their performances have certainly improved, but this should be a difficult one for them. Whenever they are playing at Dean Court, Bournemouth always seem to create a lot of chances, regardless of the opposition.
This one should end up in a victory for the home team!
Prediction: 2-1
