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The Premier League is set to return today with more drama and thrills after the international break. England's top flight is one of the most competitive leagues in the world and it is already turning out to be a tight affair after seven game-weeks.
In the previous game-week, Chelsea edged ahead to be at the top of the table after a comfortable 3-1 victory against Southampton. Liverpool and Manchester City had to settle for an exciting 2-2 draw at Anfield, which leaves them in second and third place in the league table respectively. Manchester United, Everton, Brighton and Brentford are among the teams chasing the top three.
With another set of interesting and dramatic fixtures ahead of us in the eighth game-week, there is set to be some change in the league table. League leaders Chelsea are set to battle Brentford, while Liverpool will face Watford on the upcoming weekend. The most intense clash will be between Manchester United and Leicester City when they meet later today.
With such nail-biting fixtures ahead of us, we will be discussing how the weekend could pan out for the teams. Without further ado, let us take a look at
Top 5 predictions for game week 8 of the Premier League
#5 Liverpool to be ruthless against Watford
In the eighth game-week, the only unbeaten team in the Premier League will take on the team which is in the bottom half of the table. While an away fixture in the Premier League is never easy, it would be a huge upset if Liverpool dropped points against Watford.
Watford have managed just two wins in their seven Premier League games so far this campaign. They are yet to find the momentum to become consistent, which is just the opposite for Liverpool. The Reds are firing on all cylinders with their talisman Mohamed Salah in red-hot form.
Although Jurgen Klopp's men drew against Manchester City, they showed enormous strength to fight back and secure a point in their previous league match. It is expected that they will be ruthless against any opponent at this point.
#4 Cristiano Ronaldo to score against Leicester City
Up against Leicester City, Manchester United will be hoping to turn things around in the Premier League. The hopes of the Red Devils will once again bank on their legend, Cristiano Ronaldo, who is in sensational form at the moment.
After scoring a hat-trick in the international break against Luxembourg, Ronaldo will be looking to keep his good run of form going. Leicester are in no way easy opponents but the Portuguese forward's penchant and hunger to score goals makes him a huge threat.
It is highly likely that Ronaldo will find the net tonight if and when he gets a chance on the pitch.
#3 Everton versus West Ham to be a thrilling encounter
With only three points separating the two sides, Everton will host West Ham at Goodison Park in the eighth Premier League game-week. Both teams are dark horses for a spot to qualify for Europe, with Everton a bit ahead of their rivals.
Everton and West Ham will also be raring to get back into winning ways after failing to secure all three points in their previous league matches. While Everton will take great heart from the fact that they snatched a point from Manchester United, West Ham will be regretting their loss against Brentford.
With in-form players like Andros Townsend and Michail Antonio leading the attack for their respective sides, it is expected to be a tough contest. A classic Premier League thriller might be on the cards when the two teams meet on Sunday.
#2 Leicester City vs Manchester United will end in a tense draw
Both Leicester City and Manchester United will head into their encounters with desperation and caution. While Manchester United are winless in their last two league games, Leicester City have not tasted a victory in their last four league games.
Despite the significant point difference between the two, the Red Devils' poor form will be a concern for Ole Gunner Solskjaer. Leicester City will try to take advantage of it with their star striker Jamie Vardy in explosive form since the start of the season.
Cristiano Ronaldo's good form is always a boon but Solskjaer's team are yet to get their chemistry right. Players like Bruno Fernandes are yet to hit top form and the lack of a proper defensive midfielder will be troubling for Manchester United.
It remains to be seen whether both teams can utilize their opponent's flaws and snatch the much-needed three points. However, our guess is that neither side will give in, and the match could very well end up in a stalemate.
#1 Brentford to stun Chelsea
In the eighth game-week, league leaders Chelsea will try to snatch all three points and extend their lead at the top. The Blues will surely have a mammoth task on their hands as they face in-form Brentford in the London derby on Saturday.
Brentford have been sensational in the new campaign. They are seventh in the Premier League table and have defeated the likes of Arsenal and West Ham so far. Brentford also showed their strength as they held Liverpool to a thrilling 3-3 draw at their own ground.
Hosting the Premier league leaders and escaping with a win will be a rather tough task but Brentford might be the team who are up for it. The surprise package in this Premier League campaign so far will look to cause another upset as the two sides meet on Saturday.
