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#3 Harry Kane to get on the scoresheet against Burnley
One of Premier League’s most lethal goalscorers, Harry Kane, has endured an unusually quiet start to the campaign this season. The Tottenham Hotspur ace has netted a single goal in the English top-flight, with his solitary strike coming against relegation-threatened Newcastle United.
Despite cutting a frustrating figure in the Premier League, Kane has been pretty impressive in the UEFA Europa Conference League. The England captain has netted four times in as many matches, emerging as Spurs’ standout performer. We believe the striker will finally carry over his continental form to his country’s top league.
Premier League gameweek 13 will see seventh-placed Spurs take on 18th-placed Burnley. The Lilywhites are desperate to climb up the Premier League table and we are backing Kane to set the course this week.
#2 West Ham United to make Manchester City work for three points
Almost every Premier League campaign witnesses the rise of an underdog. They play impressive football, have a star player or two, and tend to get positive results against some big teams. West Ham United have been the undisputed high-flying underdogs in the Premier League this season. The east London outfit have punched above their weight multiple times and we will not put it past them to do it again this Sunday.
West Ham have beaten Leicester City, Manchester United, Everton, Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester City and Liverpool across various competitions this season. The 3-2 win over Liverpool in the Premier League was particularly impressive, as it ended the Reds’ 25-match unbeaten run. The Hammers’ win over Manchester City came in the Carabao Cup on penalties, right after their 2-1 win over United at the tournament.
Expecting West Ham to beat Manchester City on Premier League matchday 13 is probably a bit of a stretch. However, we do expect the visitors to make the defending Premier League champions work for the win. City’s unabashed quality should eventually help them overpower the Hammers, but it is unlikely to be a walk in the park.
#1 Chelsea to get a hard-fought win over Manchester United
Chelsea and Manchester United have gifted us with some iconic Premier League clashes over the years. On Sunday, the two are looking to add another chapter to their story at Stamford Bridge.
From the outside, Chelsea’s form in the Premier League and UEFA Champions League points towards a straightforward win for the hosts. Unfortunately for the Blues, football is more than simple statistics and form guides. It is the unquantifiable that makes the game interesting.
Manchester United, who were comprehensively beaten by Watford last week, bounced back with an impressive 2-0 win over Villarreal in the Champions League on Tuesday. They are seeking relevancy in the Premier League and a win over the league leaders is the perfect way to make headlines.
The Red Devils are expected to give their all against Chelsea and could make it a difficult night for the Blues at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea’s in-form stars should eventually swoop in and correct the course, but it is unlikely to be an easy win for the reigning Champions League winners.
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