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Norwich City vs Leicester City
Leicester City are a really good team, so I’m taking last week’s Premier League defeat against West Ham as one of those games where it just didn’t happen for them. Brendan Rodgers and co are definitely amongst the sides that can compete for fifth spot in the league along with the likes of Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, Everton and West Ham, so they will look to bounce back after a lackluster performance and return to winning ways.
If you go to Norwich and don’t get three points, it is likely to be seen as a massive missed opportunity. I think Leicester City will win this game rather comfortably.
Prediction: Norwich City 0-3 Leicester City.
Aston Villa v Brentford
I think Aston Villa will win this game. This is the kind of game where you look at Brentford and say "welcome to the Premier League" as they come into this one on the back of two impressive results against Arsenal and Crystal Palace.
It could turn out to be a bit of a reality check for them, so I think Aston Villa will rip them to shreds and show them how hard the Premier League is. Danny Ings is a top player and could well be at it once again this weekend.
Prediction: Aston Villa 3-0 Brentford
Liverpool vs Chelsea
It’s the biggest game of the Premier League weekend and for all the neutrals out there, this is the game to watch out for this season. It’s still early in the season, but both these sides will look to lay down the marker - they are very well matched and will cause each other a lot of problems.
I don’t like predicting draws, but I can see Chelsea and Liverpool sharing the spoils at Anfield. They won’t want to lose, so an interesting contest could be on the cards. Virgil van Dijk’s return has been a massive boost for Liverpool, but he’s set to come up against a proper handful in Romelu Lukaku, who scored on his homecoming against Arsenal. Which of these two world-class players will come out on top? Only time will tell.
Prediction: Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea
Burnley vs Leeds United
This is another good game in the Premier League this weekend. Leeds United will want to open up the game and play on the front foot, while Burnley will play their usual 4-4-2 and adopt a more direct approach to the game.
Leeds did well to salvage a point against Everton and I really love watching them play, but Burnley won’t be pushovers, as they gave a good account of themselves despite losing 2-0 to Liverpool last weekend in the Premier League.
It’s a tough one to call, but I think Leeds will win and record their first three points of the season.
Prediction: Burnley 1-2 Leeds United
Tottenham Hotspur v Watford
Tottenham have won their first two Premier League games under Nuno Espirito Santo and have been boosted by the news that Harry Kane is staying at the club this season. The feel-good factor seems to be back at the club, so they might prove to be too hot to handle for Watford.
If Kane starts, Spurs will have too much for Watford and win by a huge scoreline. They are up against it after what happened against Brighton and will need to play their socks off to get a positive result.
Prediction: Tottenham 4-0 Watford
Wolves v Manchester United
I was a bit disappointed with Manchester United last weekend. When they made it 1-1 against Southampton, there was a feeling that they would go on to win the game. Funnily enough, it seems to be exactly what the players thought - before they knew it, the game drifted away and you were in injury time. They didn't get anywhere close to scoring, as there was no urgency.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer didn’t show enough conviction for me - he replaced Fred with Scott McTominay when they needed a goal. Why not throw another attacker on and have a go like Sir Alex Ferguson used to do back in the day? He played it safe that day and it cost them two points, so it’s important to remember that Premier League titles are won by having a go!
Wolves have been unlucky so far and deserved something from the game against Spurs. They've had around 40 shots in their last two games but didn’t manage to score, but who is to say a couple don’t go in if they do something similar against Manchester United?
I’m not sure about Jadon Sancho but I think Raphael Varane could start this game, as his pace could be useful against the electric Adama Traore. This is a dangerous game for Manchester United and I expect them to drop points once again.
Prediction: Wolves 1-1 Manchester United
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