Tottenham v Manchester City is the highlight of gameweek 10, but what have our football writers predicted to happen across all 10 games?
“It’s just one clean sheet at Wembley for Spurs this season with the likes of Liverpool and Barcelona scoring six between them. Another top class side visit on Monday night and after their hugely impressive Champions League win it’s impossible to envisage Man City not scoring a few at least.”
Few goals expected from Premier League new boys
Andy Schooler says: “Neither side looks full of goals, a situation which could worsen if Glenn Murray – bar far Brighton’s most-likely scorer – is ruled out. Expect this to be tight and low-scoring. Brighton 1-1 Wolves”
Cherries look ripe for a win at Fulham
Steve Rawlings says: “Following a 1-5 mauling at home to Arsenal and a 4-2 defeat away to Cardiff, newly-promoted Fulham are in freefall and they’ll start Saturday’s home tie with in-form Bournemouth with plenty of trepidation. The Cherries have won seven of their last 11 Premier League ties and three of their last five on the road so they’ll be formidable opponents for the hosts, who may not be able to stop the rot just yet. Fulham 1-2 Bournemouth”
Another easy win for rampant Reds
Mark O’Haire says: “Liverpool racked up a comfortable Champions League win at home to Red Star on Wednesday night and Jurgen Klopp’s charges should be capable of following that success up with another cushy victory over Cardiff at Anfield. Liverpool 3-0 Cardiff”
Stalemate beckons at St Mary’s
Jack Lang says: “Both of these teams are fairly low on confidence, so a scrappy, low-scoring game looks likely. Southampton 1-1 Newcastle.”
Goals at both ends but Hornets to nick it
James Pacheco says: “Historically, this has been a very high-scoring fixture and with Watford games going down the same route in general so far this season, the preference is for more goals. Huddersfield don’t score many but against a leaky defence, they could well get one, with Watford ultimately claiming the points. Watford 2-1 Huddersfield”
Foxes to edge an entertaining affair
Simon Mail says: “The hosts have only lost one of their last seven league matches against West Ham and could edge this one but goals are likely. Six of Leicester’s last seven games have produced at least three goals. Leicester 2-1 West Ham”
Blues to win without conceding
Andrew Atherley says: “With clean sheets in both games following Europa League Thursdays, and allowing for some drop in performance, a Chelsea win to nil looks the best call. Burnley 0-2 Chelsea”
Red hot Gunners can win again
Kevin Hatchard says: “The Gunners can continue their excellent form by overcoming opponents who are struggling badly in front of goal. Crystal Palace 0-2 Arsenal”
United to prevail in a fixture they enjoy
Dave Tindall says: “United were schooled by Juventus in midweek but may find some comfort here in a fixture they’ve dominated. It could be close but I’ll take Jose Mourinho to continue his good record against Portuguese compatriot Marco Silva. Man Utd 2-1 Everton”
Free-scoring Citizens to enjoy Wembley trip
Mike Norman says: “It’s just one clean sheet at Wembley for Spurs this season with the likes of Liverpool and Barcelona scoring six between them. Another top class side visit on Monday night and after their hugely impressive Champions League win it’s impossible to envisage Man City not scoring a few at least. Tottenham 1-3 Man City”
Source: Betfair Premier League
