Gameweek 8 of the Premier League is upon us, and we look at some of the potential outcomes from this week’s thrilling battles, including the crunch clash involving Liverpool and Chelsea.
Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United
Tottenham Hotspur take on West Ham United in the Premier League at the weekend, and they will look to bounce back from the disappointing defeat against Brighton & Hove Albion. Spurs are ninth in the league table, and they will be eager to secure UEFA Champions League qualification for next season. They need to win these games to finish in the top four.
Matches between these two sides have been quite evenly matched in the recent meetings. Both teams have won two each of the last six meetings between them, and the remaining ones have ended in a draw. This is likely to be another close contest.
West Ham ended their winless streak with a victory over Ipswich Town, and they will look to pull off an upset here. 18 goals have been scored in the last six meetings between these two teams and both teams have scored in five of the last six meetings between them. A high-scoring contest is on the cards here.
Probable Bet: Over 2.5 goals/Both teams to score
Southampton vs Leicester City
Southampton host Leicester City in the Premier League at the weekend, and they have failed to win their last 20 top-flight games. They are 19th in the league table and are one of the favourites to go down this season. The Saints need to start picking up points if they want to survive in the premier league.
Meanwhile, the Foxes picked up their first win of the season against Bournemouth last time out, and they will look to build on it. Leicester City are unbeaten in four of the last six meetings against Southampton, and they have scored nine goals against the Saints in the last two outings. An away win is on the cards here.
Probable Bet: Leicester win
Fulham vs Aston Villa
Fulham host Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday, and they will look to bounce back from the defeat against Manchester City. The Cottagers were in outstanding form prior to that, and it remains to be seen whether the West Londoners can grind out a positive result here.
Meanwhile, Aston Villa are unbeaten in their last five league matches, and they have won six of their last seven against Fulham. Unai Emery’s men have managed to score at least twice in the last three matches against the Cottagers as well. An away win seems most likely.
Probable Bet: Aston Villa win
Ipswich Town vs Everton
Ipswich Town host Everton in the Premier League this weekend, and they will look to pick up their first win of the season. They are 17th in the league table, and it remains to be seen whether they can pick up all three points here.
Meanwhile, Everton are just one point clear in 16th place, and they have picked up just one win from seven league games. The Toffees are unbeaten in their last three league matches, and it remains to be seen whether they can pick up a victory here.
Ipswich Town are unbeaten in their last four meetings against Everton, and this is likely to be a close contest as well. The two teams are likely to cancel each other out in a draw.
Probable Bet: Draw
Manchester United vs Brentford
Manchester United host Brentford in the Premier League on Saturday, and they will look to get back to winning ways. The Red Devils have picked up just one win from the last six league games, and they are 14th in the table
Brentford ended their winless run with a victory over Wolves, and they will look to pull off an upset here.
Manchester United have failed to score in their last three league games, but they have an impressive home record against Brentford with three wins in the last three meetings at Old Trafford. This is likely to be a close contest and a double chance on Manchester United would be ideal.
Probable Bet: Man United to win or draw
Newcastle United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Newcastle United host Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League on Saturday, and they will look to get back to winning ways here. The Magpies are winless in their last three league matches, and they cannot afford to keep dropping points if they want to secure Champions League qualification.
The hosts are unbeaten in five of the last six matches against Brighton, and the home fans will demand a strong performance here. Brighton are in similar form right now, and they have conceded at least twice in their last three games. The Seagulls have a poor head-to-head record against Newcastle as well. A double chance on the home team seems ideal.
Probable Bet: Newcastle United to win or draw
Bournemouth vs Arsenal
Bournemouth host Arsenal in the Premier League this weekend, and they will look to pull off a morale-boosting victory here. However, the Cherries have lost three of their last four league matches and they are up against the team that has won 11 of their last 13 league games.
Arsenal have scored at least twice in 20 of the last 25 league games as well. With six wins out of six against Bournemouth in the last six meetings, the away side will be the favourites here.
Probable Bet: Arsenal win
Wolves vs Manchester City
Wolves take on Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday, and they will look to and they are losing streak with a positive performance here. The hosts have lost five of their last six league games, and they are at the bottom of the league table.
Manchester City are undefeated in their last 30 league games, and they have scored at least twice in 15 of the last 16 league outings. A comfortable away win is on the cards for the defending champions.
Probable Bet: Man City win
Liverpool vs Chelsea
Liverpool host Chelsea in a blockbuster Sunday clash, and they will look to continue their title charge with a victory at home. The Reds have picked up six wins from seven league matches, and the home fans will demand a strong performance here.
Liverpool have kept a clean sheet in six of their last eight league games, and they are unbeaten in their last six against Chelsea. However, the Blues are in impressive form as well, and they are undefeated in their last six league games. A close contest is on the cards here, and a double chance on the home team seems ideal.
Probable Bet: Liverpool to win or draw
Nottingham Forest vs Crystal Palace
Nottingham take on Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Monday, and they will look to get back to winning ways here. Even though the Tricky Trees have picked up just two wins from the last six league games, they have been a difficult team to beat.
On the other hand, Crystal Palace are in the relegation zone, and they are yet to pick up the first win of the season. Nottingham Forest are unbeaten in their last six matches against Crystal Palace, and the South London club have failed to win their last seven league games. A home win is on the cards here.
Probable Bet: Nottingham Forest win
