Premier League Preview Game Week 10

Newcastle vs Chelsea

A good start will be vital for Newcastle in this game as they will have to be on their game against Chelsea when they visit St James’ Park for the lunchtime kick off on Saturday.

Pardew’s men were very unlucky in my opinion to lose to Man City in the cup in midweek, having taking them into extra time, now it is time for them to really show what they are made of and prove to themselves, the manager and most prominently they owner, Mike Ashley what they are made of.

However, no test comes as hard as the stern test Chelsea will give them. Very good against league leaders Arsenal in the cup, they proved what great form they are in and Torres is looking like he is showing glimpses of his old self. Question everyone will be asking is can him and they as a squad keep it up throughout the course of the season. Personally for this game, I think they will.

Prediction: Newcastle 1-3 Chelsea

Fulham Vs Man Utd

Manchester Utd showed they may be back on track after coming from behind twice to beat Stoke at Old Trafford, and this match will be a big one for David Moyes side.

They looked in quite a lot of panic for most of that game with Stoke; you have to wonder whether the pressure of a new manager and back team staff is somehow managing to affect the players.

They had their fans to thank for geeing them up, which they may well have to do again this weekend as Craven Cottage is not an easy place to go.

The Cottagers were taken apart by Southampton last week, showing a very poor and weak performance. They are in bad form and really need a spark to set their season a light; sadly I don’t think it will come here.

Prediction: Fulham 0-2 Man Utd

Hull vs Sunderland

Hull have shown some class this week. Playing Tottenham twice and narrowly losing both games is no mean feat for Steve Bruce side, especially seeing as the first win was from a penalty that should not of have been and the second losing on a penalty shootout.

They have been very good all season, mainly down to the manager bringing in quality players who know they are going to be in for a fight, and they are showing great spirit in their games.

Sunderland finally got their win they’ve been waiting for last week, and they played fantastically well against their local rivals Newcastle.

My only worry is that they played well A) because they were at home in front of their own fans with a new manager for the first time and B) it was Newcastle that they were playing.

They need Steven Fletcher to stay fit in order to survive in my honest opinion; it will be tricky this game and Hull will be up for the fight. I am going to say score draw.

Prediction: Hull 2-2 Sunderland

Man City vs Norwich

Man City will be hoping not to have a repeat performance of this fixture last year when they were totally outplayed by Norwich, however I really don’t think that this will be the case this time around.

Norwich have made very good attacking signings but, they are not firing at all at the moment. You would have to assume Chris Hughton is a very worried man, and that a trip to the Etihad is the last thing he needs at the moment.

City in my honest opinion are way too reliant on Vincent Kompany- and that needs to change quickly. Demichelis and Nastasic looked rocky against Chelsea and this along with the problem of their goalkeeper, this is why City seem to be falling away at the moment.

Playing Pantillimon on Wednesday, he showed that he could cut it with the big boys in this league and I would not be surprised if they didn’t keep him in the starting 11.

Joe Hart is just having a poor run, it happens to the best of goalkeepers, having some time out may be beneficial to him in the long run of things.

Prediction: Man City 3-1 Norwich

Stoke vs Southampton

Southampton have been fantastic this season, they are creating loads of chances and have been monstrous in defence, which has been the very reason why they have barely conceded any goals.

Stoke have been struggling and have not won since the end of August. They should however have beaten Man Utd last weekend, they were excellent in the first half and should have scored 4 or 5. They play well with two up front.

I think they might beat Southampton here, sure Southampton are very tight and a very good side, but Stoke showed signs last week that they are a good team and if they can grind out a performance here, it might have to be in the old school Stoke manner.

Prediction: Stoke 1-0 Southampton.

West Brom vs Crystal Palace

West Brom were totally outclassed by Liverpool last week, and they will definitely be up for this game to bounce back from that.

The only worry for me with The Baggies is the Strikers not seeming to be able to score. Yes, they have midfielders who can score too, but players like Anelka and Anichebe need to start finding their goal scoring touch.

Palace were ok against Arsenal with caretaker manager Keith Millen in charge last week, with a more direct approach and Marouane Chamakh causing the Gunners defence a few problems.

It will be a wait to see who the new manager is and when he is appointed, but until then, Palace will struggle to find a victory in my opinion.

Prediction: West Brom 2-0 Crystal Palace.

West Ham vs Aston Villa

After losing their last two home games, Villa really need a win here away at Upton Park.

They are more comfortable away from home due to their counter-attacking formation and this will definitely aid Paul Lambert’s side in this fixture.

Although West Ham have a striker shortage, not helped by Ricardo Vaz Te’s shoulder problem he suffered last week, they have been ok, getting a decent draw with Swansea away and beating the Championship leaders Burnley in midweek.

They really want Andy Carroll to regain fitness and once he does, I think the Hammers will improve as a team

Prediction: West Ham 1-1 Aston Villa

Arsenal vs Liverpool

On fire at the minute, Liverpool go into this game off the back of a resounding victory against West Brom last week, where all 4 goals were magnificent, and included a Luis Suarez hat-trick.

They are in confident form, however if Arsenal are going to win this game they have to focus on Liverpool’s defensive frailties, as I think that is the weakest part to their game at the minute.

Arsenal will be affected by the loss of Mathieu Flamini due to injury, he has been a real help in their midfield since joining back with them and it is a blow not to have him available.

It will be a tight game. One moment of magic might get the winner in this one. I think Liverpool, with their attacking prowess at the moment might take it as Arsenal, who were a bit sluggish against Chelsea in midweek might still be reeling from that.

Prediction: Arsenal 1-2 Liverpool

Everton Vs Tottenham

Tim Howard was in exceptional form for The Toffees in their last match against Aston Villa, in which Romelu Lukaku went on to inspire them to victory.

These two will also be a big factor in this game too. With Spurs being a better side away from home and with all the quality that they possess in their squad, Everton will need to be on top form.

I don’t think Spurs are scoring enough at the moment, when they do they only seem to come from Soldado penalties, and I don’t think they will score more than one in this game either. It will be tight.

Prediction: Everton 1-1 Tottenham

Cardiff vs Swansea

                                      

The first Welsh derby in the Premier League- This game will be huge for the people of Wales.

A strong rivalry between the two teams serves this one up to be a tasty encounter, one I think Swansea might steal.

They had a difficult start and have more Premier League experience over their Welsh neighbours. This in my opinion will play dividends when it comes to the big match experience.

Cardiff have had a sticky start, and will be cautious about the bottom of the table creeping up on them. They are at home however which might give them a bit of an advantage- it is just up to them whether or not they can take it.

Prediction: Cardiff 1-2 Swansea.

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