Arsenal vs. Wolves

H2H: W12 D3 L3

Fab: The league leaders welcome Wolves to the Emirates in supremely high spirits after that thumping 6-0 win over Lens in midweek and I don’t think this ends any other way apart from an Arsenal win.

Prediction: 3-1

Bobo: Wolves are probably the most aggrieved team in the EPL due to the referee decisions. They can’t seem to catch a break. As a team, they are really good on the eye and there is a reason they were able to defeat the defending champions. The Wolves will definitely hound the Gunners from start to finish. However, Arsenal are at home and almost have the strongest team back. This will be difficult but I think the Gunners have what it takes to get the win.

Prediction: 2-1

Brentford vs. Luton

H2H:

Fab: Brentford will seek to return to winning ways after their last two tough fixtures against big guns Liverpool and Arsenal which brought nil returns points-wise. Luton may have beaten Palace on their last outing, but this one seems like it will be about the home side getting back to winning ways.

Prediction: 2-1

Bobo: Brentford seem to be on their way to their best selves and this match comes at a good time. I have a bit more confidence in Luton than I did in previous weeks but I think Brentford have got this.

Prediction: 2-0

Burnley vs. Sheffield United

H2H: W1 D1 L2

Fab: If ever there was a fixture for Burnley to win, this is it! Yes, because the only other fixture they’ve won in this season has been against another promoted side, Luton. So yes, I’m backing the Clarets to edge this relegation six pointer.

Prediction: 2-1

Bobo: The battle of the relegated. These two teams have had so little to offer. Burnley have lost the last five and may be thrilled to face fellow relegation opponents at home. They probably feel that they have a chance to get some three crucial points here. However, Sheffield should know that this is one of the places they can get some away points. Most likely a draw

Prediction: 2-2

Nottingham Forest vs. Everton

H2H: W4 D2 L6

Fab: Actually the fixture I expected Everton to win was their last one against Man United and they were beaten convincingly on home turf. You get a feeling that just maybe their points deduction has kind of deflated the squad a bit too much? Forest rarely lose at home and they are as solid as they come. So, home win then.

Prediction: 2-1

Bobo: Forest will welcome this home game and feel that they can get the three points. At their last match, Everton seemed deflated which is what you would expect after picking up some points then getting docked those points to head back to the relegation zone. That is such a difficult situation to be. If Everton are back to their best, they can pose problems for Forest and somehow I think they will.

Prediction: 1-2

Newcastle United vs. Manchester United

H2H: W8 D16 L32

Fab: Both these sides suffered demoralizing draws in their midweek Champions League fixtures and will look to restore some smiles on their faces on the domestic front. These days a trip to St James’ Park does seem like a visit to the dentist, doesn’t it? And if the match is late on Saturday night? It’s always going to be difficult for the opposition and I think Man United will feel the heat.

Prediction: 2-1

Bobo: This should be a thrilling match. There is so much to play for. Newcastle see this as an opportunity to get into the top five by the end of the gameweek while United want to keep pace with the top five. I think that Newcastle may just have the quality and edge to win this. United looked great against Everton and questionable in the Champions League match. I think they have some gaps that the Toons can exploit.

Prediction: 3-1

Bournemouth vs. Aston Villa

H2H: W4 D0 L2

Fab: Aston Villa away? It will be fun, there will be goals and it will probably end in a draw. This is so considering Bournemouth have picked up form in the last month, winning 3 of their last 5. It’s going to be a tough match for Villa, that’s for sure.

Prediction: 2-2

Bobo: The Cherries have two wins on the bounce including a crucial win against Newcastle. The team seems to have clicked. High flying Villa will see this as an opportunity to cement their place in the top four. I think this will be a good game of football and the teams will share the spoils.

Prediction: 2-2

Chelsea vs. Brighton

H2H: W6 D4 L2

Fab: The Moises Caicedo/Marc Cucurella derby? Chelsea have been having mixed results in their last few fixtures and it is a wonder what they’ll serve up in this one. Brighton haven’t lost since they were beaten by Man City towards the end of October and should come to the Bridge with enough confidence to get away with a point.

Prediction: 3-3

Bobo: This is a very interesting game. The Blues are inconsistent and its painfully hard to even imagine what they will do. Brighton are experiencing Europe blues it seems, in addition to the injuries the team is facing. The match up will be interesting as both teams have the potential to inflict damage on each other. I expected Brighton will hold their nerve and pick up an important win here.

Prediction: 1-3

Liverpool vs. Fulham

H2H: W19 D6 L7

Fab: Fulham arrested their slump with that controversial win over Wolves on Monday night but a trip to Anfield is probably not what the doctor ordered.

Prediction: 3-0

Bobo: Liverpool are almost back to their best and they are deadly in that state. I think this will be a routine win for the the Reds.

Prediction: 3-1

West Ham United vs. Crystal Palace

H2H: W9 D7 L8

Fab: West Ham come into this London derby in good form, having won 4 on the bounce in all competitions whereas Palace have lost 4 of the last 5. I know it’s a derby and form goes out of the window, but I think it’s going to be really hard for Palace.

Prediction: 3-1

Bobo: The Hammers have won their last two while the Eagles have just 1 in their last five. I think the Hammers are on a bit of a run here and they will get all the bragging rights in this match.

Prediction: 2-1

Manchester City vs. Tottenham

H2H: W17 D7 L28

Fab: This is the big match of the weekend; second on the table against fifth is indeed spicy. Spurs are probably the team that has taken the most points from Pep Guardiola ever since he landed in England, but luckily for him, this is at the Etihad and not in North London. Tottenham are in wretched form, having lost their last three games and really you don’t want to be travelling to City like that. And with their high line, it could get ugly for Spurs here. City to win convincingly to pile the pressure on Arsenal.

Prediction: 4-1

Bobo: The big one to end the match week. City will be looking to get back to winning ways against a Tottenham team that seems out of form and sorts at the moment. Spurs have lost three this season and its been the last three that they have played. I think they have the quality to stop City but not at the moment. Manchester City win? I think so. 

Prediction: 3-1