Fulham vs. Manchester United

H2H: W3 D6 L23

Fab: Just how deep can the United ship continue to sink? Back to back 3-0 home defeats to City and Newcastle in midweek paint a grim picture and the pressure is absolutely ramping up. Fulham also haven’t had the best of form going into this, but they will be smelling blood and a good performance should be enough for them to grab all the three points, their goalscoring woes notwithstanding. I think they’ll just about continue United’s slide.

Prediction: 2-1

Bobo: The Cottagers will not know which Red Devils they will be welcoming but they will feel that they can get some points at home. This is the sort of game that the Red Devils could be counted on to win some time back but not at the moment. A tricky one to attempt to call but I’ll go with a Cottagers win.

Prediction: 2-1

Brentford vs. West Ham United

H2H: W4 D4 L0

Fab: Back to back league wins and suddenly the bees are buzzing, just looking for their next customers to sting…and it’s the Hammers. Brentford have a good record in London derbies and sure look like continuing that run, especially against a Hammers side which had midweek exertions in the Carabao Cup. They did win that convincingly (3-1 against Arsenal) but have lost back to back in the league. I’m going with form here and Brentford have it.

Prediction: 2-1

Bobo: A very interesting match. The home team finally got back to winning ways and have won the last two in a row while the Hammers have been Hammered in the last two. Brentford will come into this with confidence while the Hammers will come into it with hope that they do not lose three on the bounce. I think it may be an interesting draw.

Prediction: 2-2

Burnley vs. Crystal Palace

H2H: W6 D3 L5

Fab: So far it seems like Burnley have been weighed and measured in the Premier League and found heavily wanting. Palace are winless in three since beating Man United at the end of September but should see this game as their shot at redemption. Normally I’d back the Clarets to win such a fixture, but I can’t see how they’ll manage that.

Prediction: 0-2

Bobo: This is the sort of game the Eagles can pick up the three points. Some key injuries are preventing them from playing at their level best but I think they can get an important away win here to help them get back to winning ways.

Prediction: 1-2

Everton vs. Brighton

H2H: W6 D2 L4

Fab: Everton are enjoying a (sort of) purple patch of late, a far cry from their miserable start to the season. Conversely, Brighton are in a rut, winless in their last four league games and they risk the slump deepening further. The Toffees did hammer the Seagulls 5-1 in their last head to head encounter and while they probably won’t replicate that scoreline, I think they have a good shot at the win.

Prediction: 3-1

Bobo: Everton have been suprisingly quite good in recent weeks. They have picked up some unexpected results and I think they will continue with their good form. The Seagulls seem to have lost their way a bit and I think that the best they can do here is a draw.

Prediction: 1-1

Manchester City vs. Bournemouth

H2H: W12 D0 L0

Fab: Man City have (almost) always beaten Bournemouth and I don’t think that’s about to change especially as they seek some momentum in their title chase.

Prediction: 3-0

Bobo: The Blues have not dropped a single point in the matches they have played the Cherries. I do not think they will start now. It is a bit unfortunate that the Cherries get this as the next game after picking up their first win. The defending champions will get the three points.

Prediction: 4-0

Sheffield United vs. Wolves

H2H: W1 D1 L2

Fab: Wolves were unlucky to lose the scintillating Pedro Neto to injury and no doubt their ability to create chances will suffer, but they play probably the worst team in the division so they should still be able to find a way to get the result.

Prediction: 1-2

Bobo: The Blades are really horrible to watch. They are the opposite of the death by organization offered by teams like Manchester City and Arsenal. They are death by disorganization. It is hard to understand their style of play or if they have any goals (the objective kind and the football kind). I think Wolves can capitalize on their poor form and get some important away points.

Prediction: 0-2

Newcastle United vs. Arsenal

H2H: W11 D11 L34

Fab: This is as good a fixture as a Champions League clash. Newcastle are in red hot form and confirmed it with that win at United which was full of swagger and verve. Arsenal are still unbeaten but will have to be extra cautious given their midweek woes at West Ham. Traditionally this is a fixture the Gunners have dominated and it will be a huge test of their title credentials. It’s one of the games you feel could be decided by a refereeing decision. It will be tight, but Arsenal should have it in them to halt the Toon’s ascent.

Prediction: 1-2

Bobo: The pick of the week. Newcastle are back to the team that we expected and Arsenal will want to prove that they can stay at the top. It is a tough one for the Gunners away. I think they have enough to secure at least a point and will.

Prediction: 2-2

Nottingham Forest vs. Aston Villa

H2H: W1 D5 L6

Fab: Forest are winless in 6 games while Villa haven’t lost in a similar number of games in all competitions – such contrasting form. Interestingly, despite that poor run, the hosts are yet to lose at home, a stat that could be significant here. I think they have the character to get something from this clash even if just a point.

Prediction: 2-2

Bobo: An interesting test for high flying Villa. Forest have the home advantage and could try press Villa for a point here. However, I think Villa will continue with their fun run and get the win.

Prediction: 1-4

Luton vs. Liverpool

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Fab: I think Liverpool will just be too strong for Luton, so yeah, a comfortable away win.

Prediction: 1-3

Bobo: Luton are not really the worst team and of the promoted sides, they seem like they have the highest chance of survival. However, they are playing a really good Liverpool team with lots of weapons. I think Liverpool have got this.

Prediction: 0-3

Tottenham vs. Chelsea

H2H: W8 D21 L33

Fab: For some reason, I think Chelsea win will this Mauricio Pochettino derby. Spurs are high flying, unbeaten and top of the league and face a Chelsea side that look vulnerable more often than not. Then again it’s a derby and you just never know. And for a fact Pochettino will want to get one over his former charges, so I’m going with a sneaky Chelsea win.

Prediction: 1-2

Bobo: I was baffled by the poor record that Spurs have against the Blues but it does make a lot of sense. The league leaders will see this as an opportunity to keep their place at the top while Chelsea will want to find a way to recover from the embarrassment of the previous week. However, I don’t think they will get here. Spurs to pile on the misery to stay top.

Prediction: 3-1