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After an entertaining week of European football, we're all set to witness another big weekend in the Premier League. With another international break just around the corner, the likes of Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool will need positive results in what has been a competitive season so far.
Chelsea have already carved out a useful lead for themselves at the top of the Premier League and are three points ahead of second-placed Liverpool. Arsenal and West Ham United have also made impressive strides over the past month and will look to build on their recent successes this weekend.
The Hammers play against an in-form Liverpool side on Sunday in a game that could test both teams. The biggest game this weekend, however, is a massive Manchester derby at Old Trafford that could give us another big scoreline.
This Premier League weekend begins with a Friday kick-off between Southampton and Aston Villa, before the two Manchester giants battle it out in a crucial fixture on Saturday. We've already seen a lot of goals in the Premier League this season and I'm sure this weekend will live up to the billing!
Southampton vs Aston Villa
This is a massive game for Aston Villa - they have to win this match. They've had four defeats on the trot in the Premier League, and another defeat could be disastrous for the club. At the end of the day, the fans get you the sack. Villa fans are very unhappy at the moment, and Dean Smith now has a problem.
I like Dean Smith, and I think he's a good manager. I think they bought well after losing Jack Grealish, but Dean Smith isn't sure where he wants to play the likes of Buendia, Ings, and Bailey. Ten games in, he doesn't know what his best team is, and that's a problem in the Premier League.
Southampton tend to tick along, don't they? They aren't particularly great at the moment, but they do manage to get a result. This is one of those games that neither team can afford to lose, and I see both sides playing out a draw this weekend.
Prediction: Southampton 1-1 Aston Villa
Manchester United vs Manchester City
I don't see where Manchester United are going to get the ball from in this game, and they could find themselves in another embarrassing situation this weekend. Manchester United have played on the counter with pace against Manchester City with good results in the past, but I don't see how they can manage that with both Cavani and Ronaldo up front.
Manchester City will probably pass the ball for fun, and Manchester United are not going to get near it. I would personally go with Ronaldo, Greenwood, and Rashford in this game, and I'd be shocked if Solskjaer field both Ronaldo and Cavani because they're not going to get much of the ball. But then again, with Solskjaer, nothing really shocks me anymore.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be under pressure if he loses this game, but he'll probably win against Watford next weekend and we're back to square one with Manchester United. They're one of the biggest clubs in the world, and they've gone three and a half years without winning a trophy.
Manchester City also have a bit of a selection problem. It's pretty hard to pick between Grealish, Foden, and Mahrez, and it'll be interesting to see what Pep does this weekend. It's a big game for Manchester City - they're already four points behind Chelsea and cannot afford to lose at Old Trafford.
Liverpool tore Manchester United to shreds last week, and I don't see anything other than a Manchester City victory here.
Prediction: Manchester United 1-3 Manchester City
Chelsea vs Burnley
Burnley had a brilliant result against Brentford last week. They needed to win that match and were excellent in what was a must-win Premier League game. That being said, I don't see them standing a chance in this fixture.
Chelsea have been outstanding so far this season under Thomas Tuchel. They have a solid defense and if you do manage to get past their defenders, they have a brilliant goalkeeper in Edouard Mendy. Burnley were impressive last weekend, but Chelsea should be able to win this game comfortably.
Prediction: Chelsea 3-0 Burnley
Crystal Palace vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
I love the way Crystal Palace are playing at the moment. They had a go against Manchester City and managed an excellent result. They're in great form and I think they'll outclass Wolves this weekend.
Wolves started really well against Everton and have also played very well in the Premier League this season. Crystal Palace have plenty of energy about their play, however, and I think they hold the upper hand in this game.
Prediction: Crystal Palace 3-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers
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Brentford vs Norwich City
This is a must-win Premier League game for Brentford. They lost against Leicester City and were poor against relegation-rivals Burnley. They were 3-0 behind in no time last weekend, and they now have two massive games against Norwich and Newcastle.
Norwich are absolutely all over the place at the moment. They played quite well against Leeds last week but ultimately ended up shooting themselves in the foot. A defeat for Brentford here could mean the start of a slide in the Premier League, but I'm with them to win this game.
Prediction: Brentford 2-0 Norwich City
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
Newcastle are in major trouble at the moment. They're going to set up defensively this weekend, but Brighton have quality all over the pitch and should be able to break them down easily. Newcastle don't have a manager going into this game, and I don't think anyone wants the job either.
Eddie Howe is evidently going to become the club's manager this month but I don't think that whets the appetite of the Newcastle fanbase. I like Eddie Howe as a manager, but I'm not sure he's going to rock the boat with the players at his disposal.
One of these clubs is a proper team and one isn't at the moment, and I think Brighton should win this Premier League game comfortably.
Prediction: Brighton & Hove Albion 3-0 Newcastle United
Everton vs Tottenham Hotspur
This is a big game for both teams, and it's quite hard to call. Everton are all over the place at the moment, and I couldn't believe what I was watching against Watford. They were atrocious in the first half against Wolves and are under a lot of pressure going into this game.
Antonio Conte's a winner and he's going to make Tottenham Hotspur a better team. They scored three goals against Vitesse yesterday and I think they'll start finding the back of the net more often in the Premier League as well. Conte worked wonders with Romelu Lukaku at Inter Milan, and he could get the best out of Harry Kane this season.
Everton's a hard place for a visiting team, and they did step up in the second half against Wolves. They can't possibly be that bad for too long, and I see them holding Tottenham Hotspur to a draw in the Premier League this weekend.
Prediction: Everton 1-1 Tottenham Hotspur
Leeds United vs Leicester City
I remember this game from last year - Leicester won the match by a 4-1 margin, but Leeds were impressive on the day. Leicester are struggling a bit in the Premier League at the moment. They lost to Arsenal last weekend and it now looks like they'll also be out of the Europa League.
Leeds are also finding it quite difficult in the Premier League. They got a good result against Norwich last week but they weren't particularly impressive. Leicester aren't too bad, but I thought they would do better than they are. I see both sides playing out a draw this weekend.
Prediction: Leeds United 2-2 Leicester City
Arsenal vs Watford
Arsenal are flying in the Premier League. They're playing really well at the moment, but they need to be careful against Watford. Arsenal got great results against Leicester and Aston Villa, and they're playing with plenty of pace and energy.
Watford are a decent team on the counter and stunned Everton last week. Arsenal are building their team very well at the moment, and are nine games unbeaten now. They have a couple of hard matches after Watford, and going into their Liverpool game with a ten-match unbeaten streak would help the team.
Arsenal had no points in their first three games and weren't able to score a goal, while Tottenham were at the top of the Premier League table. Spurs have now sacked their manager, and Arsenal are flying - it's a strange game, this.
In four weeks' time, Arsenal could well be battered by Liverpool and we'd be calling them flat-track bullies. But we have to give them credit where it's due, and they are defeating teams that they should be putting away. Arsenal are looking good at the moment and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Arsenal 3-1 Watford
West Ham United vs Liverpool
With Chelsea being favourites against Burnley, this is a must-win for Liverpool. They have Arsenal to play against after this, and they cannot afford to lose against West Ham.
Liverpool have already topped their Champions League group and they're going along nicely at the moment. If Liverpool are on song this weekend, I don't see how West Ham can stop them.
West Ham have been excellent in the Premier League this season and could have a go on Sunday. I think Liverpool have too much for West Ham at the moment and I think Jurgen Klopp should be able to pick up another victory here.
Prediction: West Ham United 1-3 Liverpool
