A relegation six-pointer and a London derby feature in another weekend of Premier League action. Brand Ambassador Harry Redknapp has given his predictions for the weekend.
Man City 3-0 Everton
The weekend starts at the Etihad with a good one. I thought City were superb at times against Brentford and I can just see them going on a long unbeaten run now. Pep’s got virtually a full squad to pick from and Haaland hasn’t even got back to his best yet. When that happens, look out!
That was a typical Goodison Park performance from Everton last week. They battled, competed and really made life difficult for Spurs. I think they were worth that point but they need to start getting more on the road.
I can only see the one winner here. Haaland is due a goal here, 3-0.
One to watch- It’s got to be Foden hasn’t it? A hat-trick on Monday, he’ll be looking to add to it here.
Wolves 2-1 Brentford
I’m delighted for Gary; it’s gone so well for him this season and Wolves are probably unlucky not to be higher in the league. They totally deserved that win at Chelsea last week and look such a threat going forward and that’s without Hwang who was off playing for his country!
Brentford did to City what they always do against the big sides, they made them work for the win. I can never fault the energy and desire of this side. I know the recent form isn’t good but I still think they’ll have enough to start climbing up the table.
I can’t look beyond Wolves in current form though. The way they’re playing at the minute, a push for a top 8 spot might not be out of the question.
One to watch- Another lad who got a hat-trick last week, Cunha looks a player reborn this season.
Fulham 1-0 Bournemouth
I can’t believe Fulham didn’t hang on to that lead at Burnley, Marco Silva must have been furious. It’s been a difficult time for Fulham and they’re bound to be beginning to look over their shoulders. They just don’t score enough goals.
Bournemouth have drawn their last couple and look well positioned to stay in the league and even go on a good run in the FA Cup. I’ve been very impressed with the job Iraola has done here. I didn’t agree with the decision to get rid of Gary and I still don’t, but he’s come in and is doing a decent job.
I don’t see a lot of goals in this one. This feels like a massive game for Fulham and I have to back Marco Silva’s side here.
One to watch- Palhinha still goes under the radar too much for me, this lad is a very, very good player. His job isn’t to score or create but in such a tight game like this, they’ll need him to boss that midfield.
Tottenham 3-1 Brighton
I’m really looking forward to this one, two sides that love to play good football. Spurs have had a little blip, drawing two of their last three. Ange will be disappointed in the defensive performances; they’ve conceded two goals in each of their last three league games.
I never know what to expect from Brighton! They were superb against Palace and truth be told; it could have been more. Some of their football was brilliant but again they couldn’t keep a clean sheet.
We’ll surely see goals in this one. Brighton are always a hard side to predict on the road but I’m picking a Spurs win.
One to watch- Richarlison had a fair share of stick in his first season but he’s turned it around for Spurs. He’s got double figures now in the league and could add to that here.
Luton 2-0 Sheffield United
What a massive game this is for both. Luton’s form of late has been superb and this side seems to be growing in confidence and getting better and better. I don’t know where all these goals have come from, they can’t stop scoring!
As for Sheffield United, I think a defeat here would leave them on the brink. They had shown a few signs of life but to concede five at home to Villa, that will be tough to take for these players.
I can only see a Luton win. I see a real togetherness, a spirit in this Luton side, these boys think they’re going to stay up. 2-0.
One to watch- I could pick a few for Luton the way they’ve been playing of late. I’m going with Adebayo up top though, this lad has been causing so many problems.
Liverpool 3-0 Burnley
That Liverpool performance at the Emirates really came out of the blue. For experienced players like Alisson and Van Dijk to make the mistakes they did, that must have left Klopp scratching his head. It doesn’t matter how good you are, everyone has bad days at the office.
Burnley fought back to get a good point against Fulham but it still looks like they’ve got a mountain to climb, particularly with the way Luton have been playing. Only Sheffield United have scored fewer this season, that says it all.
A routine win at Anfield here.
One to watch- Darwin Nunez could be my one to watch every week, I just never know what this lad is going to do! I love watching him play, talk about a guy who does a bit of everything.
Forest 1-1 Newcastle
A big game here for Forest. That could be a valuable point away to Bournemouth last week and they’ve been strong at home of late. You look at the quality of players in this Forest side, they should have enough about them to stay up.
I thought Newcastle had turned a corner again but defensively they were all over the place against Luton. Conceding four in a game is unheard of for them.
Forest won at St James’ in the reverse fixture and were superb on the day. This time around, I can see a draw.
One to watch- Gibbs-White was absolutely brilliant in the reverse fixture, Newcastle couldn’t get near him.
West Ham 2-2 Arsenal
West Ham are on a bad run of form right now and could do with a big result. I’ve been reading that David Moyes is under a bit of pressure now, that’s crazy to me. This side are 7th and still well in the race for the top six.
Arsenal really needed that win over Liverpool. That’s blown the title race wide open and has given Arteta’s side a real momentum boost.
West Ham got the win at the Emirates in the reverse fixture, so they know how to upset this Arsenal side. I think they’re due a good result and I think they’ll get a point here in a high-scoring draw.
One to watch- Bowen has been quiet of late but has a habit of stepping up in these big games for his club. I can see him scoring here.
Villa 2-1 Man United
What a game this should be. I was shocked to see Villa get beat in the cup during the week, they’re normally so strong at home. That being said, they were superb at Sheffield United last week and could have scored seven or eight!
Man United have turned a corner and are beginning to salvage this season. I’ve got to say, I’m happy for the boy Hojlund to get amongst the goals in recent weeks. Some of the stick he was getting earlier in the season was ridiculous.
I’m going with Villa; I just can’t see them losing two home games on the bounce.
One to watch- Sheffield United couldn’t get near Leon Bailey last week and he’ll look to cause United problems here.
Crystal Palace 1-1 Chelsea
This is a tough one to call. I’ve got to be honest, I thought Palace were very poor away at Brighton. That performance was so unlike them and to top it off, they’re now without Olise for quite a while. It’s a big few weeks for them and for Roy.
I was going to talk about how bad Chelsea were against Wolves but they only went and won at Villa during the week! Where had the performance been? It just shows how much talent is actually in this side, but they need to start doing it more often.
Despite their recent form, I think Palace can get a draw here. It won’t be a classic, but with the home fans behind them, they can make themselves hard to beat.
One to watch- Dean Henderson might need to be at his best for Palace to get something from this game.
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