Premier League 2018/19: Match previews and predictions for Gameweek 11

Matchday 11 will feature a mouthwatering clash between Arsenal and Liverpool
Matchday 11 will feature a mouthwatering clash between Arsenal and Liverpool

The gameweek 10 of the Premier League ended on a happy note for Jose Mourinho as Manchester United got back to winning ways breaking Everton's three-match winning streak in the process. Both Chelsea and Liverpool won their respective matches and kept in touch with Manchester City who beat Tottenham away at Wembley by a Riyad Mahrez goal.

However, Arsenal's ten-match winning streak in all competitions came to an end after they were held 2-2 at Selhurst Park. But their midweek victory in the League Cup ensured that the Gunners are still unbeaten in twelve consecutive games.

Wolves, after a bright start, have now suffered back-to-back defeats which might ruffle some feathers in the camp. Newcastle and Huddersfield are still winless and battling hard to get out of the relegation zone.

Matchday 11 would host one of the mouthwatering clashes in the Premier League with Arsenal and Liverpool going head-to-head, one which promises to be a goal fest. Manchester United and Spurs face tricky away fixtures while Manchester City and Chelsea have relatively modest opponents at home.

Here the previews and predictions for gameweek 11.


#10 Bournemouth vs. Manchester United

Martial has been in fine form
Martial has been in fine form

Eddie Howe must be delighted with his team's performance so far this campaign. Bournemouth is currently sixth in the league, two places above their weekend's opposition, Manchester United and are unbeaten in their last four fixtures. A win would see them move temporarily into the fifth position in the league.

Jose Mourinho is one of the few managers who are under pressure from the start of the campaign. The recent performances of United have been miserable until the last game when they won at home against Everton moving up to eighth place in the league.

The good news for the manager is that Antony Martial is back in form and scoring, but Romelu Lukaku is lacking confidence and struggling in front of the goal. The forward's lack of form saw him getting dropped from the starting XI against the Toffees. A win would take the Red Devils equal in point with Eddie Howe's team.

Prediction: Bournemouth 1 - 2 Manchester United


#9 Newcastle vs. Watford

Benitez is still looking for a win.
Benitez is still looking for a win.

Newcastle is struggling at the moment with no wins from the first ten games in the Premier League. Rafa Benitez's men are struggling to score goals and are currently languishing second last on the table.

On the other hand, Watford, after a superb start, fell off the pace in the middle but back-to-back wins ensured that Javi Gracia's men moved to seventh in the league and a potential opportunity to step up to fifth after this weekend.

Prediction: Newcastle 0 - 2 Watford

#8 Everton vs. Brighton

Richarlison has been Everton's best player this season
Richarlison has been Everton's best player this season

Marco Silva's men went into Old Trafford at the back of a three-match winning streak, but that ended after they lost 2-1 against Jose Mourinho's side. Despite that, Everton has improved a lot since last season and looking to challenge for a place in the European competition.

The summer investments have been pretty impressive, with the likes of Richarlison, Bernard all performing to their potential. The Toffees would like to get back to winning ways again this weekend.

Brighton, on the other hand, is coming from a three-game winning streak and looking pretty solid at the back. Everton's biggest threat would be Glenn Murray who has been in tremendous form and scored the winner against Wolves last time out.

Prediction: Everton 2 - 2 Brighton


#7 West Ham United vs. Burnley

Arnautovic would be crucial for West Ham
Arnautovic would be crucial for West Ham

West Ham United have had a stop-start campaign so far. After a winless start to the league, the Hammers won back-to-back games including defeating Manchester United at the London stadium.

But Manuel Pellegrini's men are again without a win in their last three games and would be without key man Mark Noble in the midfield who saw a red card against Leicester City last time out.

Like West Ham, Burnley are also winless in their three games which include a thrashing at the hands of Manchester City and Chelsea. Just three points above the relegation zone, Sean Dyche's men desperately need a win to keep themselves out of the bottom three places.

Prediction: West Ham 0 - 0 Burnley

#6 Cardiff City vs. Leicester City

Vardy would be the main man for Leicester again
Vardy would be the main man for Leicester again

Cardiff City registered their first win of the campaign against Fulham in game week nine, but last weekend, they came up against a formidable opponent, Liverpool and got thrashed 4-1 by Jurgen Klopp's men at Anfield.

It's been tough going for Neil Warnock and his side. Many have predicted them to go down at the end of the season which looks very likely unless they come up with some stellar performances sometime soon.

The Foxes, however, would have an emotional afternoon after their owner lost his life in a plane crash. The players would need enough mental strength to move on from the situation and focus on the game because a win could take them to the top half of the table.

Prediction: Cardiff 0 - 0 Leicester


#5 Arsenal vs. Liverpool

Salah is gradually getting back to his best
Salah is gradually getting back to his best

The most awaited clash of the weekend has to be this one and the red-hot attacking form of both teams suggest that this is going to be a high-scoring affair.

Unai Emery's side is unbeaten in twelve consecutive games in all competitions and looking like a serious challenger for the top four places. The strike partnership of Lacazette and Aubameyang has been in sensational form, and so has been Mesut Ozil.

On the other hand, Jurgen Klopp's side is unbeaten in the league and joint topper with Manchester City with only goal difference separating the two. Mo Salah is gradually coming back to form, and the defence is looking as reliable as it has ever been. With Manchester City likely to win their game this weekend, the Reds cannot afford to drop points at the Emirates.

Prediction: Arsenal 2 - 3 Liverpool

#4 Wolves vs. Tottenham

Pochettino's men have not been at their best this season
Pochettino's men have not been at their best this season

Wolves have impressed many with their style of play. Nuno Espirito Santo's men have taken points against both the Manchester clubs this campaign. They were on an unbeaten streak, but defeats in the last two fixtures against Watford and Brighton have pegged them back a bit. However, the team has enough in them to cause an upset against Spurs.

Mauricio Pochettino would agree that Tottenham Hotspur hasn't been impressive this season. Spurs need a miracle to qualify from the group stages in the Champions League while the last weekend's defeat against Manchester City in the Premier League highlighted the issues the club is facing at the moment.

Prediction: Wolves 1 - 2 Tottenham Hotspur


#3 Manchester City vs. Southampton

No one knows how to stop Pep Guardiola's side
No one knows how to stop Pep Guardiola's side

Manchester City is in a different league at the moment. Pep Guardiola's side is looking like an unstoppable force and is well on their way to win the league for the second time in a row.

The Saints are just two points above the relegation zone and have only won one game so far this campaign. Mark Hughes's side is struggling to get a good string of games under their belt, and a game against City might be the last thing they would have wanted at this moment.

Prediction: Man City 4 - 0 Southampton

#2 Chelsea vs. Crystal Palace

Hazard would be back in action again for Chelsea
Hazard would be back in action again for Chelsea

Maurizio Sarri has wholly changed the Chelsea side since he took over from Antonio Conte. The team is looking to play much more attacking football than they did before. Chelsea is one of the three teams unbeaten in the league and have done more than expected to stay in touching distance with Manchester City and Liverpool at the top.

Crystal Palace would draw a lot of confidence after a 2-2 draw against the Gunners last time out. The defence is still a concern for Roy Hodgson. Stamford Bridge has been a happy hunting ground for the Eagles in the past, but against this Chelsea side, it might prove to be a daunting task at hand.

Prediction: Chelsea 3 - 1 Crystal Palace


#1 Huddersfield vs. Fulham

David Wagner is desperate for a win
David Wagner is desperate for a win

Huddersfield is still to register their first win of the campaign. Goal scoring has been a concern for David Wagner's side. They are bottom in the league and need some luck to get out of it.

Fulham, however, is not in a comfortable state either languishing eighteenth in the league and have won just one game so far. The team which many believed was the surprise package this season had failed to justify their summer spending altogether.

Prediction: Huddersfield 1 - 1 Fulham

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