Liverpool made no mistake in taking advatage of yet another Manchester City slip as they now go eight points clear at the top of the Premier League.
Liverpool left it late last Sunday as they came from 2-1 down away to bottom of the league Southampton to eventually win the game 2-3 with Mohammed Salah scoring a late penalty after also netting the equaliser ensuring Liverpool extend their lead at the top over Manchestr City to eight points.
City found themselves on the end of another league defeat this time at home to Spurs who shocked everybody with a 4-0 hammering of City which seen them jump back into the top six and left City contemplating what is going wrong as this was a fifth straight defeat in all competetions.
Elsewhere Arsenal were back to winning ways with a 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest and Chelsea remain in third place as they secured an away win over Leicester City.
This weekend the action starts with a Friday night match between Brighton and Southampton at 20.00 ko (UK time). The Seagulls will be looking to follow up another sucess against South Coast opposition after beating Bournemouth away last weekend 1-2.
Four games take place on Saturday afternoon at (15.00) including Brentford v Leicester, Crystal Palace v Newcastle, Nottingham Forest v Ipswich and Wolves v Bournemouth before a late kick off (17.30) sees West Ham host Arsenal.
Sunday begins at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea welcome Aston Villa, Manchester United host Everton and Fulham have a short away trip to play Tottenham all games at (13.30).
Then all eyes will turn to Anfield as league leaders Liverpool will play second place Manchester City (16.00) in a huge clash which would see Liverpool go eleven points ahead of City with a win. Gaurdiola and Manchester City have lost the last three league games and another defeat here could be their title race over, so this really is all set for a tasty affair.
Pre-Match Summary
Brighton now into fifth with back to back wins of 2-1 over Manchester City and Bournemouth will be hoping of more of the same as they welcome bottom club Southampton to the Amex. Saints where pinching themselves as they went 2-1 in front against Liverpool in the last match only for the reality to set in as they went on to lose 3-2 but they will take some confidence from a good perfomance allthough the result was not what they hoped.
Statistical Insight:
- Home Win/Away Win/Draw: Despite a great performace v Liverpool last week, the facts still point that Saints are bottom of the league and this is a tough ask against a strong Brighton team. Home win.
- Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Nine out of Brightons twelve matches this season has seen Over 2.5 goals, and this game looks like it could be heading the same way.
- Both Teams to Score: Possiblity, this will more than likely depend on weather or not Saints can make the most of any chances they can create.
Pre-Match Summary
Leicester come here on the back of a home defeat to Chelsea and did not look likely to score up until a late penalty goal to see the game end 1-2. While Brentford found it frustrating away to Everton in a game that ended 0-0, Brentford had a man sent off in the first half so will be happy with a point while down to ten men away from home.
Statistical Insight:
- Home Win/Away Win/Draw: Brentford usually do well at home and will fancy their chances in this one, preference is for a Home win.
- Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Five out of Brentfords six home games and also five out of Leicesters six away games have seen Over 2.5 goals.
- Both Teams to Score: Yes, both teams struggle to keep clean sheets and this could be a lively match with chances at both ends of the pitch.
Pre-Match Summary
Newcastles mini win streak came crashing down with a home defeat on Monday night to struggling West Ham and manager Eddie Howe will be looking for a quick turnaround as they visit Palace. The Eagles lead for a long period against Aston Villa last time out only to concede late on and then found themselves holding on towards the end to a vital point.
Statistical Insight:
- Home Win/Away Win/Draw: Newcastle come here as favourites to win but it may not be that simple. Palace are making games for opposition tough and this may end up a Draw.
- Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Palace have now conceded at least two goals in each of their three last games, if that continues we may well see Over 2.5 goals in this one.
- Both Teams to Score: Yes, Allthough Palace have a poor defence and do leak goals they have now started to find the net and could cause Newcastle some problems.
Pre-Match Summary
Its now back to back defeats for Forest after losing 3-0 away to Arsenal last week and 1-3 at home to Newcastle prior to the international break, they now drop to seventh but will be hoping to get back to winning ways here as they welcome Ipswich who sit in the bottom three and are the leagues draw specialist having drawn half of there opening twelve games however they have still only won one league game all season.
Statistical Insight:
- Home Win/Away Win/Draw: Allthough they have lost the last two Forest have been strong this season and a Home win is the more likely outcome.
- Over/Under 2.5 Goals: This could be a tight game and may not have many goals as a result. Under 2.5 goals is the preference
- Both Teams to Score: No, both of these teams have been involved in some close and tight games this season, this may be set for another close low scoring game.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Bournemouth
Pre-Match Summary
Wolves suprised everyone last weekend with a huge win away to Fulham 1-4 which makes this back to back wins after beating bottom club Saints prior to the internalion break and Wolves are now unbeaten in the last four games having also drawn two games in that streak. Bournemouth remain inconsistent this season and have now slipped to thirteenth in the table after back to back defeats to Brighton last weekend and Brentford previously.
Statistical Insight:
- Home Win/Away Win/Draw: Not an east game to predict but this little unbeaten streak for Wolves could continue with their home crowd behind them and Bouremouths inconsistencies. Home win
- Over/Under 2.5 Goals: A game in which both teams will feel they can win which should make for an open game with plenty of chances, Over 2.5 goals is likely.
- Both Teams to Score: Yes, both teams do play attacking styles and like to go forward, in addition both sides do have defensive frailties.
Pre-Match Summary
The Hammers will have confidence going into this after a big away win to Newcastle last weekend, however that was a shock result and this will be a much tougher game. Arsenals win v Forest last weekend was the first league win since early October and Arsenal are now almost back to full strength having had some key players missing through injury they will be wanting to kick on with a win here.
Statistical Insight:
- Home Win/Away Win/Draw: Arsenal are favourites to win this one and its hard to make a case against them getting the points against an inconsistent West Ham team.
- Over/Under 2.5 Goals: There should certainly be chances for goals in this one, and seven out of the last ten H2Hs have seen Over 2.5 goals.
- Both Teams to Score: Yes, its easy to see an open game taking place here and it is likely to have goals from both sides.
Pre-Match Summary
Third placed Chelsea was back to winning ways with an away win over Leicester after previously having back to back draws, they welcome Aston Villa who after an excellent start this season have now dropped off somewhat and have not won in the last four league games with 2D and 2L, that winless run extends to seven including a defeat in the EFL Cup and a draw and a loss in the Champions league too.
Statistical Insight:
- Home Win/Away Win/Draw: This should be a good game with two very good teams going head to head however preference slightly sways the way of a Home win.
- Over/Under 2.5 Goals: This fixture is not usually one full of goals historically, and this could be decided by the odd goal. Under 2.5 goals is favourable.
- Both Teams to Score: What is sure to be a tight game its not a gaurantee there will be many goals, allthough both teams do have good options in attack so dont fully rule it out.
Pre-Match Summary
New United manager Ruben Amorim started his reign with a draw away to Ipswich last weekend 1-1, leaving Uinted in the bottom half only three places above todays opponents. Amorim will be hoping for better in his first game in charge at Old Trafford, meanwhile Everton, drew 0-0 at home v Brentford, this is now two 0-0 draws in a row and this was the Toffee’s fifth draw of the season which is the second highest total in the league.
Statistical Insight:
- Home Win/Away Win/Draw: United head into this as favourites, and historically this is a good fixture for them, Everton have won once in the last twelve H2Hs. Home win.
- Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Everton are struggling now to find the net and have scored only one goal in the last four league games. Under 2.5 goals is likely
- Both Teams to Score: No. Its hard to see an open game here and Everton may want to come here and perhaps go defensive and see out another 0-0 draw.
Pre-Match Summary
Spurs after losing at home to Ipswich turned it around emphatically as they beat Manchester City by a whopping four goals to nil at the Etihad. A result not many seen coming coming. The result takes Spurs now back into the top six. Fulham had a suprise result of thier own last weekend as they lost 1-4 at home to Wolves which left manager Marco Silva less than happy.
Statistical Insight:
- Home Win/Away Win/Draw: Generally speaking Spurs have been pretty solid at home minus the defeat to Ipswich, furthermore Fulham have only won away to Spurs once in the last forteen years. Home win.
- Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Both teams this season have been involved in some good games with plenty of goals, it is Likely to see another good game here and Over 2.5 goals has a strong chance.
- Both Teams to Score: Yes, with good attacking styles on display there should be plenty of goal opportunities at both ends.
Pre-Match Summary
A massive game between first and second place and with a gap of already eight points the result of this one is cruical for both teams. City have lost the last three league games and seem to be struggling without key players like Rodri and Ruben Dias, allthough they do welcome back Kevin De Bruyne. Liverpool under new manager Arne Slot have been excellent and will see this as a real opportunity to pull further clear at the top which makes this a super exciting clash.
Statistical Insight:
- Home Win/Away Win/Draw: This is an evenly matched clash, even with City’s recent poor run this really could swing either way. Perhaps Liverpool will have the edge with the home crowd.
- Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Plenty of attacking talent on display and chances will come regularly in this, Over 2.5 goals has a very solid chance.
- Both Teams to Score: Yes, both teams have found the net in nine of the last ten competitive H2Hs, this is a very likely outcome yet again.
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Brighton – Home win
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