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Gameweek 7 produced one of the best matches of the season so far with Chelsea and Liverpool playing out a thrilling 1-1 draw at Stanford Bridge which broke Liverpool's 100 percent start to the campaign. On the other hand, Man City, Arsenal, and Spurs took all three points from their respective games.
Jose Mourinho and Manchester United are in deep waters at the moment after losing away to West Ham last weekend which had increased the pressure on the United manager. They will be up against a Newcastle side who are themselves struggling to come out of the relegation zone.
Gameweek 8 features one of the mouth-watering clashes of the campaign with potential title challengers Liverpool and Man City going head-to-head in a match which many believe could be a title-deciding one. Arsenal and Chelsea have tricky fixtures on the road to Fulham and Southampton respectively while Tottenham is at home against a struggling Cardiff City.
Here are the previews and predictions from matchday 8:
#10 Brighton vs. West Ham
West Ham United's revival started from the game against Everton at the Goodison, and it made its presence felt with a comprehensive victory against Manchester United at the London Stadium last time out. After losing four of their first opening four games, there were speculations surrounding Pelligrini, suggesting he might not be the man for the job but his calm demeanor has paid dividends, and it's now reflecting on the players. Despite being 14th in the league, they are well on their way to the top half of the table.
Brighton is just one place below their opposition sitting 15th in the league, but their form hasn't been excellent losing back-to-back games against Man City and Tottenham Hotspur. Chris Hughton's side have only collected two points from their last five games and will be desperate for a home win.
Prediction: Brighton 1 - 2 West Ham United
#9 Burnley FC vs. Huddersfield
Both these sides had contrasting fortunes last weekend. Burnley won away against Cardiff while Huddersfield suffered defeat against Tottenham Hotspur.
Burnley made a poor start to the campaign, but successive wins have propelled them to the mid-table position. Sean Dyche's men will be eyeing a third victory on the trot against a Huddersfield side who are struggling at the bottom of the table. David Wagner’s team has been tame and toothless this season and looking for their first win of the campaign.
Prediction: Burnley 2 - 0 Huddersfield
#8 Crystal Palace vs. Wolves
Wolves have made a promising start to their campaign and could stay up in the Premier League for another season. They have already taken points off two Manchester clubs, and their attacking style of play has been nothing but impressive. They are five games unbeaten with just three points off the Champions League places.
Nuno Espirito Santo's men will be looking to continue their good run of form against a Palace side who lost away to Bournemouth last time out. Benteke is still out for the Eagles, and Roy Hodgson will once look up to their crucial man Wilfried Zaha to provide the goods.
Prediction: Crystal Palace 1 - 2 Wolves
#7 Watford vs. Bournemouth
Watford made a promising start to the campaign winning four games on the trot but since then have managed just the one point from an available nine. Their last week defeat against Arsenal doesn't justify the show they put up against the Gunners. Javi Gracia's men could have easily won the game, but some woeful finishing cost them all three points.
Bournemouth, on the other hand, won at home against Crystal Palace last time out. They are seventh in the league and win would take them above their opponents for the weekend. Regarding stats, there is nothing to chose from between them except the fact that this game promises to be a goal scoring thriller.
Prediction: Watford 2 - 2 Bournemouth
#6 Leicester City vs. Everton
Both the teams coming from the back of comfortable victories last weekend. Demarai Gray is still out for Leicester with an ankle injury while for Everton, Bernard set for a Premier League debut after impressing in the Carabao Cup.
Marco Silva's men started the season brightly but then defeats against West Ham and Arsenal pegged them back a bit, and now they are 11th in the league. Claude Puel's team, however, have made a pretty impressive comeback and moved to 7th in the table after their opening week defeat against Manchester United.
With both attacking sides on display, the game promises goals galore.
Prediction: Leicester City 2 - 2 Everton
#5 Tottenham vs. Cardiff City
Despite winning last weekend against Huddersfield, the humiliating defeat in the Champions League against Barcelona at Wembley has raised the eyebrows of many. After two consecutive losses, it's looking tough for Pochettino's men to qualify to the knockout stages from the group which might shift their focus solely on the Premier League where they have a battle on their hands against their arch-rivals Arsenal to finish in the top four.
Cardiff City are struggling to adjust to the life in the Premier League with no wins yet and languishing in the relegation zone with just two points from their seven games. Even before the league began, they were bookmakers favorite to go down once again and early signs have indicated just that. Spurs are a tough side to beat at home which could further harm their chances of survival.
Prediction: Tottenham 3 - 0 Cardiff City
#4 Man United vs. Newcastle United
Manchester United's performance at Old Trafford this season has been nothing but mediocre. Jose Mourinho's side has won just one game at the Theatre of Dreams so far this campaign and a failure to win against Newcastle would equal their worst run of games at Old Trafford since 1999.
Rafa Benitez's Newcastle United are not in a comfortable position either with no wins from the opening seven games. They are struggling in the relegation zone with problems emerging both on and off the field. It could be a vital match for them against the Red Devils who are not in good state themselves and a win at Old Trafford would give Newcastle an immense boost going forward.
Prediction: Man United 2 - 1 Newcastle United
#3 Fulham vs. Arsenal
The amount of money that Fulham has spent in the squad and the quality they have got hasn't done justice to their performances. Just above the relegation zone and with one win out of seven, Craven Cottage demands a performance from the home side worthy of remembering.
On the other hand, Unai Emery's Arsenal, after losing their opening two games, is in a five-game winning streak at the moment. The strike partnership of Lacazette and Aubameyang has been phenomenal. Still, questions are raised of their defense with Peter Cech injuring himself last time out.
Prediction: Fulham 1 - 3 Arsenal
#2 Southampton vs. Chelsea
After a five-match winning streak, the Blues have lost points in their two fixtures with draws against West Ham United and Liverpool. Against Jurgen Klopp's men, the West Londoners showed why they are to be considered as real title challengers this season along with Liverpool and Man City.
The Saints home form has been awful so far managing to win only one of their last 14 games at the St. Mary's Stadium. Mark Hughes men have to be at their very best to get anything out of this game.
Prediction: Southampton 1 - 3 Chelsea
#1 Liverpool vs. Man City
Arguably the best game of the weekend and maybe of the season as well. Liverpool and Man City are two of the best clubs in Europe, and many have predicted either one of them to lift the Premier League at the end of the season.
Liverpool just lost their 100 percent run to the campaign last weekend against Chelsea and also gave away the top spot to Manchester City by a better goal difference. The Reds lost in midweek in the Champions League with one of the worst performances under Jurgen Klopp and will be itching to get things right against Pep Guardiola's Manchester City.
Prediction: Liverpool 3 - 2 Man City
