Premier League 2018/19 Game week 6: Previews and predictions

Gameweek 5 saw Liverpool and Chelsea maintain their 100% start to the Premier League whereas Watford failed to make history after losing to Manchester United at Vicarage Road. Manchester City kept the pressure on Liverpool and Chelsea at the top of the table, but Spurs with two defeats in a row are in a kind of a rut at the moment.

Arsenal had to dig deep to get all three points at the St. James Park but the most significant result of the weekend was West Ham registering their first point of the season with a win against Everton at Goodison Park.

Some of the teams had European responsibilities midweek while for others it was a full week off before another gruelling match day. Manchester City won't have been happy with their midweek performance against Lyon that saw them slump to a 2-1 defeat at home.

Pep Guardiola's men will be hoping to put all those questions to bed when they visit a struggling Cardiff City side. Liverpool and Chelsea will be looking to make history by winning their first six Premier League games of the season.

With lots to look to at the weekend, here are the previews and predictions from the matchday 6:

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#10 Manchester United vs. Wolves

Jose Mourinho's men will be hoping to continue their winning run.

After defeats against Brighton and Spurs, Jose Mourinho' side has won three games in a row on their travels including the midweek victory against Young Boys in the Champions League. Their next three fixtures starting with Wolves this weekend are all winnable ones, as Jose Mourinho would want his team to make it six in a row and keep the controversies away for the time being.

Wolves, on the other hand, are also on the back of a couple of victories, playing beautiful football with high confidence. Nuno Espírito Santo's side is known for their attacking style of play with a distinct Portuguese flavour to their team.

The game promises to be a cracker as United cannot afford to takes this Wolves side likely, else they could be on the wrong side of the result at Old Trafford on Saturday.

Prediction: Man United 2 - 1 Wolverhampton Wanderers

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#9 Fulham vs. Watford

Watford will look to get back to winning ways again

Watford just fell short of creating history as they lost to Manchester United on matchday 5, ending their 4-game winning streak.

Nonetheless, Javi Gracia has turned this side into a group who are not afraid to take on any opposition. Troy Deeney, the captain of the side has led his side admirably and has been at the heart of everything good that his side has managed.

Fulham was dubbed as the surprise team of the season last year with their eye-catching performances in the Championship and the signings that they have made this season, they would have expected a better showing than their single victory suggests currently.

On a positive note, a goal fest might be on the cards.

Prediction: Fulham 2 - 2 Watford

#8 Crystal Palace vs. Newcastle

Zaha is firing all guns for Palace.

The season has just begun and Rafa Benitez's Newcastle already have a battle on their hands to prevent the team from going down again. The Magpies sit second from bottom with just a single point to their name.

Crystal Palace, on the other side, will once again look forward to their talisman, Wilfried Zaha to bang in goals and create chances.

On a positive note for the Magpies, their team holds a good record at the Selhurst Park which might help them this time around.

Prediction: Crystal Palace 1 - 1 Newcastle

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#7 Leicester City vs. Huddersfield

Huddersfield desperately needs a win.

For Claude Puel, after two defeats against Liverpool and Bournemouth, a third straight defeat could set the alarm bells ringing. Their captain Wes Morgan is suspended for the match while Matty James is still out with an Achilles injury.

David Wagner's side, on the other hand, are without a win in their previous nine games in the Premier League and hovering in the relegation zone. Therefore, a victory and three points is a must to improve their chances of survival.

Prediction: Leicester City 2 - 1 Huddersfield

#6 Cardiff City vs Manchester City

Pep needs a win after their shock defeat against Lyon in UCL.

On one side, is a team that is battling to survive in the Premier League and on the other a team who are looking to retain the title. The contrasts couldn't have been different.

Man City are coming off from a defeat against Lyon while Cardiff is yet to win a single game in the Premier League.

Guardiola's men will be coming out with all guns blazing and with a point to prove, this could be a long day in the office for the Cardiff players. However, Pep Guardiola will be without Benjamin Mendy due to a foot injury and Kevin De Bruyne who is a long time absentee.

Prediction: Cardiff City 0 - 3 Man City

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#5 Burnley vs. Bournemouth

Burnley is suffering at the bottom of the table.

Things are not exactly going right for Sean Dyche and his team at the moment. The Burnley side this season is entirely different to the Burnley we saw last campaign. It's their worst start in the top flight football since the 1927-28 season where they lost their opening five games.

Sean Dyche has even admitted that his side has not looked their old selves. More misery could be compounded on the Clarets this weekend, as they take on a high flying Bournemouth side who are currently fifth in the Premier League table.

Eddie Howe's men have played an attacking brand of football and could heap more misery on Burnley this weekend.

Prediction: Burnley 1 - 2 Bournemouth

#4 Liverpool vs. Southampton

Sadio Mane and co. are on the verge of creating history.

History beckons the Reds as they look to secure their sixth consecutive win on the trot in the Premier League for the first time in their history.

Jurgen Klopp's men have been by far the best side in the league. They have stabilized themselves at the back which has given the attacking trio the license to go out and create havoc up front. Though they are still not at their fluid best yet, they could hit top gear any moment.

Mark Hughes’ side won at Selhurst Park on their last away trip but will need something special to record only the sixth league win ever at Anfield. Southampton will be without their striker Danny Ings since Liverpool are his parent club, which means that Manolo Gabbiadini could very well start up front today.

Prediction: Liverpool 3 - 0 Southampton

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#3 Brighton vs. Tottenham

Pochettino's side badly needs a win.

Brighton, at home, can be very dangerous side as they have already shown against Manchester United a few weeks back. 34-year-old striker Glenn Murray is in terrific form, having already scored 4 times in the first five games.

Spurs, on the other hand, are in a rut with three defeats on the bounce including a late surrender against Inter midweek. With off-field distractions due to the opening of the new stadium, these three losses have taken the shine away from their excellent start to the campaign.

Prediction: Brighton 1 - 2 Tottenham Hotspur

#2 West Ham vs. Chelsea

Eden Hazard scored a hat-trick last time out

West Ham United won their points of the season against Everton last weekend, and they will look to build on that performance. Manuel Pellegrini knows how wild Premier League life could be once you start to drop down the table and hence he would want his boys to go for it again this week against the Blues who are looking like a different side under Sarri.

They only side along with Liverpool with a 100% record in the league, the Pensioners will look forward to Eden Hazard's magic at the London Stadium on Sunday.

Pelligrini's side have to very disciplined in order to stop the Chelsea onslaught who are looking like title contenders with every passing week.

An eye-catching London derby is on the cards.

Prediction: West Ham 1 - 2 Chelsea

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#1 Arsenal vs. Everton

The Gunner's are looking for a fourth straight victory in the league

Arsenal under Emery hasn't changed much in terms of the playing style. Those same slick passing and attacking flair is still present. The defence is still looking vulnerable as ever and are susceptible to leaking goals time and again which will cost them in big matches.

Peter Cech doesn't look confident playing out from the back and has already made some horrible passes which could have led to the opponent's goal.

Marco Silva's side had made an unbeaten start to the season until their defeat to West Ham last weekend put their ride to a halt. Yerry Mina is set to make his debut in an Everton jersey with both Micheal Keane and James McCarthy ruled out from Sunday's matchup.

Prediction: Arsenal 2 - 1 Everton