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Week 8 brings with it the blockbuster game between Liverpool and Manchester City, the "top of the table" contest.
We head into the international break after this weekend, so teams would be looking to sign off on a positive note.
Let's 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 Brighton and Hove Albion (15) vs West Ham United (14)
Both teams will be looking over their shoulders to try and avoid getting pulled back into the relegation scrap.
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Brighton have been on a wretched winless run, while West Ham's results have been surprisingly positive after their dismal start to the campaign.
However, the Seagulls have done quite well at their home, winning against Manchester United (no less) and putting up spirited performances against Spurs and Fulham.
The Hammers also seem to self-destruct occasionally, so their form is no guide to how they'd perform.
This one could settle out for a scoring draw.
Prediction: 2-2
#2 Burnley (12) vs Huddersfield Town (20)
Burnley have won their last 2 PL games, and Huddersfield have lost their last 3.
Huddersfield have scored the lowest goals in the league so far (3), also resulting in them having the worst goal difference (-13).
Burnley, on the other hand, have made a habit of nicking points off their opponents, as they did against Cardiff last week.
This one should be a home win for the Clarets, leaving the Terriers cemented to the bottom of the Premier League.
Prediction: 2-0
#3 Crystal Palace (13) vs Wolverhampton Wanderers (9)
The Eagles have continued their roller coaster ride this season, while the Wolves are now unbeaten in their last 5 PL games.
The Wolves are being touted as one of the, if not the best-promoted side in the last few years, while Hodgson's Palace have been blowing hot and cold for a couple of seasons now!
On form, Wolves should win this one, but Selhurst Park is a difficult place to go to and win, so this one should be a draw.
Prediction: 1-1
#4 Leicester City (8) vs Everton (11)
Both the teams won their previous outings in the PL against Newcastle and Fulham respectively, and have been playing decently so far without any real knockout performances.
Leicester look like the more consistent team though, plus the Toffees haven't won away from home this season (yet!).
This one doesn't look like bucking the trend, so should be a home win for Leicester!
Prediction: 2-1
#5 Tottenham Hotspur (4) vs Cardiff City (19)
Spurs were given a footballing lesson by Messi and Barcelona in midweek, but that result should have no impact on this game.
Spurs could be slightly tired after their European encounter, but the Bluebirds may not be in a position to take advantage of the same!
Cardiff have had a dismal run in the league so far, and that should continue this week(end) as well!
This one should be an easy home win.
Prediction: 3-0
#6 Watford (6) vs AFC Bournemouth (7)
Both teams have been performing brilliantly this season, and that should make this one a cracker.
If you'd bet on this being an encounter between two teams competing for European places, you would have been passed off as someone needing medical (or psychiatric) help.
The Hornets and the Cherries have thrilled with their attacking style, but also have been shipping in goals on a regular basis.
This one should be a thrilling, and high scoring draw!
Prediction: 3-3
#7 Manchester United (10) vs Newcastle United (18)
This one is really interesting, with a number of underlying themes - "Will this game decide Jose's future?", "Did Mike Ashley instil some confidence into the team and its manager during their dinner date?", "What next for Pogba and Sanchez?"...
Jose and Rafa will renew their famous rivalry, and given Jose's precarious position, Rafa would certainly love to "twist the knife" into his old nemesis (a win would help his own situation at Newcastle anyway!).
This is another must win game for Manchester United, but there don't seem to be enough characters in the dressing room to guarantee that! Newcastle themselves haven't been performing well, having lost 4 of their last 5 PL outings.
This one should have been an easy win for United, but it could well end up in a draw.
Prediction: 1-1
#8 Fulham (17) vs Arsenal (5)
A London derby, this one should be quite interesting.
The Cottagers have been playing decently, but the results haven't really reflected the same. They could have led in their previous game against Everton (when Sessegnon hit the crossbar) and possibly won the game, only to fall behind and self-destruct.
The Gunners, on the other hand, have been on a winning streak, the only PL team to have won their last 5 games in a row.
They travelled to Azerbaijan during mid week though, and that could have had its toll on the players, plus this is a home game for the Cottagers, so this could well end up as a scoring draw!
Prediction: 2-2
#9 Southampton (16) vs Chelsea (3)
Chelsea haven't lost yet this season, while Southampton have only won once in the league so far, but this should not be considered a cakewalk for the Blues.
Southampton had a brilliant result in midweek against Everton (in the EFL - they won on penalties), but that would also have taken a lot out of their players.
Chelsea for their part played in the Europa League on Thursday, but most of the key players were rested for that game, so it should have no impact on the Sunday game.
The Saints have not won at home yet, and Chelsea have not lost (home or away), so this should be a continuation of the same, ending in a win for the away team!
Prediction: 1-3
#10 Liverpool (2) vs Manchester City (1)
"The game of this weekend", "Top of the table clash", "Klopp vs Guardiola", you could name this one as you wish, but the fact is that this one is a mammoth game.
Neither of the teams have clicked into top gear yet (which should be worrying for the remaining League), but that should only make the game more interesting.
Klopp seems to have the better of the head to head with Guardiola, but again, that should not play on Pep's mind this weekend.
The famed Liverpool attack, especially Salah has not been able to continue his hot scoring streak from last season (can we blame that on a certain Senor Ramos?), while City have looked slightly "iffy" on occasions.
This one should be a humdinger, and the result should still keep these two teams matched on points (basically, a draw).
Prediction: 2-2
