Leeds 1-1 Arsenal
All of a sudden, this is now a massive game. Leeds have been in decent form of late, and they’re certainly hard to beat at home. That crowd will be so up for this, and they’ve already given a few of the top sides a real scare here this season.
That’s now three league games without a win for Arsenal, are they beginning to feel the pressure? One thing’s for sure; they don’t score enough goals from open play. We all know how good they are from set-pieces, but if you stop them there you can frustrate them.
Leeds are a big, physical side and I can think they can cause a few problems, particularly with that home crowd behind them. I’m picking the draw.
One to watch- I think Calvert-Lewin will be very important here, attacking and defending set-pieces.
Brighton 1-1 Everton
Brighton are so inconsistent. There are games that I watch them and think they should be a top six side, but they draw so many games, and they weren’t great away to Fulham last week.
Everton are probably a similar story in that when they’re at their best, they’ll give a lot of sides a game, but they just don’t hit that level enough. Still, it’s been a good season for David Moyes’ side.
Not much in this, 1-1.
One to watch- All of a sudden, Barry can’t stop scoring! Fair play to the lad, you could see how much he was struggling earlier in the season.
Wolves 1-2 Bournemouth
This feels like a must-win for Wolves if they’re to have any tiny, remote chance of staying up. They’ve definitely picked up of late, but they need to start turning a few of those draws into wins.
That was a big win for Bournemouth over Liverpool, just to ease any worries around the club. That’s now seven points from their last nine, that’s important after what was a tricky spell for them.
I just think Bournemouth will have too much attacking quality here.
One to watch- Adli popped up with the winner last week and he’s the sort of lad that Bournemouth will hope steps up now that Semenyo has gone.
Chelsea 2-0 West Ham
It’s been a great start for Liam Rosenior, just what he wanted and needed. Another win would be important, just to keep that momentum going.
Two wins in a row have really given West Ham a bit of belief. I’ll be honest, I didn’t see that coming but fair play to those players and to Nuno. There’s still a long way to go, but they’ve given themselves a bit of hope.
I think Chelsea will be too strong in this one, 2-0.
One to watch- It has to be Joao Pedro, what a performance in Naples and what a couple of goals that was!
Liverpool 4-3 Newcastle
I say it every time this fixture comes up, it’s hard for me not to think about those classic games from back in the day. Liverpool looked much better during the week but let’s face it, it was hardly a test for them.
It’s been a strange season for Newcastle, but they played well in Paris and on another night, might have even stolen all three points.
Maybe I’m too nostalgic but I’m going for another 4-3. Imagine that!
One to watch- Wirtz is beginning to find his feet and I’m liking his linkup with Ekitike.
Villa 2-0 Brentford
This is a big test for Villa, it’s been a busy few weeks for them. They’ve got a big injury crisis at the minute and I’m sure Emery will want one or two more additions to the squad. It’s nice to see Tammy Abraham back playing in the Premier League though.
Brentford have lost their last two but it’s been such a great season for them. They’re much better at home than on the road though, that’s been an issue all season.
2-0 to Villa.
One to watch- Villa’s midfield have dropped like flies at the minute. Douglas Luiz has returned to the club though, and he was a terrific player for them.
Man Utd 1-1 Fulham
It’s all gone so well for Michael Carrick so far, I’m delighted for him. In a way, this will be a big test for United. No one really expected too much from the City and Arsenal games, now there’s a bit of expectancy.
Fulham are well in the race for the European places after yet more heroics from that man Harry Wilson. I’m not sure how long he can keep delivering wonder goals but it’s great to watch!
I can see Fulham going to Old Trafford and getting something. 1-1.
One to watch- I’m not sure he’ll start, but Oscar Bobb is an exciting signing for Fulham. He looked like a real talent a while back for City but he’s had some bad injuries.
Forest 1-1 Palace
Forest aren’t exactly playing champagne football at the minute, but they’re grinding out results and that’s all that matters at this stage of the season. That’s now 7 points from their last 9.
Palace are really struggling right now; all is not right at that club. I just think all the Glasner rumours haven’t helped at all and all of a sudden, they’ll be beginning to look over their shoulders.
I’m going for a draw here.
One to watch- Mateta looks like he might be leaving Palace and going to Forest of all places!
Spurs 1-3 Man City
The big one, and a tough one to predict. Spurs got a good result in the Champions League, but it was a dead rubber, and they’ve really struggled of late in the league. Those fans aren’t happy, and I worry what the atmosphere could be like if they go a goal behind here.
This could be a big weekend for City if Arsenal drop points to Leeds. They had that poor spell at the beginning of January, but I can see them going on a good run of form, Guehi and Semenyo look like brilliant signings.
I can see City scoring a few. 3-1.
One to watch- Semenyo looks like he’s been in this side for years and could be such a threat in this one if this turns into an open game on that big pitch.
Sunderland 2-0 Burnley
I’ll be honest, I’m a bit surprised this is the Monday night game! Sunderland’s form has dropped off a little recently but they’re still in a great position and are virtually safe. In fact, a win here and they’ll be right back in the mix for those European places, it’s all so tight!
Burnley keep drawing games, but they just don’t seem to have that little bit of quality to turn them into wins. I thought they’d be busier in the window but it’s hard to bring in players, particularly as a struggling side.
Sunderland have been so dominant at home this season and I don’t see that changing here. 2-0.
One to watch – I like Brobbey, he’s a real handful and boy does he score some emphatic finishes!
