Wolves vs. Burnley

H2H: W3 D3 L4

Fab: Burnley got their second win of the season and a clean sheet to boot in their 5-0 hammering of fellow strugglers Sheffield and that should have done them a world of good. Wolves on their part came late to the party at Arsenal, scoring when it was a tad bit too late in their eventual loss. They return to home comforts and against a team they should be beating. The problem? The home side has quite a poor record against the visitors who, believe it or not, haven’t tasted defeat in their last 17 midweek fixtures! Quite intriguing, but I’ll still go with a narrow bounce-back win for the Wolves.

Prediction: 3-2

Bobo: Wolves were quite unlucky to not get a result against Arsenal despite going 2-0 quite early. They are a formidable and well coached unit doing quite well even without their star player, a certain Pedro Neto. Burnley picked up a win and they did so in style. They should try to build on that and get some points. I think Wolves will be too strong for Burnley and will get back to winning ways.

Prediction: 3-1

Luton vs. Arsenal

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Fab: I guess the major talking point around this clash is that Arsenal have not won at Luton in their last 10 visits to Kenilworth Road! Yes, you read that right and that’s why this is far from being as straightforward a trip as many have imagine. The Gunners will have to overcome that historical barrier if they are to ramp up the pressure on their rivals before they play. Luton will have to be more dogged defensively than they were in their last fixture at Brentford if they are to get something from this match. Arsenal look more assured rather than spectacular so far and should probably be just too good.

Prediction: 0-1

Bobo: An interesting stat has been going round about Arsenal not having beaten Luton in their last six meetings. Luton are by no means an easy team and they will take the game to the Gunners. Arsenal have all the weapons required to win this game and I think they will.

Prediction: 1-3

Brighton vs. Brentford

H2H: W2 D1 L1

Fab: Brighton will feel rather unlucky at the manner of their loss to Chelsea over the weekend, but the good thing is the quick nature of the fixture turnaround. They have drawn their last three home matches and that’s a concern but then again Brentford haven’t been great on the road so maybe that overdue win for the Seagulls is around the corner? The Bees were dominant against Luton and produced a very attack-heavy performance. I doubt they will repeat that as they face one of the best ball-playing sides in the league.

Prediction: 3-1

Bobo: This is a really interesting match to test what Brighton are made off. They were close to getting at least a point last weekend but came up short. I think they are still a good team that is more than capable of winning this game. Brentford have 3 wins in the last five and will want to keep up the winning. I think this may be a game where the Seagulls get back to winning ways.

Prediction: 3-2

Crystal Palace vs. Bournemouth

H2H: W6 D4 L2

Fab: The slump is deepening for Palace after a decent start to the season and they may well start looking nervously behind their shoulders. Bournemouth will rue failing to hold on to the win against Aston Villa but there’s no time to mull over it. They have to focus on compounding Palace’s home woes. Can they, though? Maybe none of them will be good enough for the win.

Prediction: 1-1

Bobo: The Eagles have been rather out of sorts this season. Meanwhile, the Cherries are on some sort of upward trajectory and know that a win in this game can send them level with Palace. The Cherries will be confident after getting a point against Villa. I think this game be a second draw in a row for both teams.

Prediction: 2-2

Fulham vs. Nottingham Forest

H2H: W2 D0 L0

Fab: Fulham were surprisingly quite daring at Anfield and were it any other ground, they would have won that match. They will need to bring that adventurous nature to this clash at home. Forest may have won on their last visit to West London, albeit at Chelsea, but I doubt they will repeat the trick here.

Prediction: 2-1

Bobo: Fulham came so close to pulling a great upset on the weekend but a lapse in concentration and that was over in a matter of minutes. Forest are on a losing streak and Fulham should take the fact that they can score three against Liverpool and use that to get a crucial win. Forest are on a downward trajectory and I think they may suffer a bit more before things look up.

Prediction: 2-1

Sheffield United vs. Liverpool

H2H: W2 D2 L6

Fab: Chris Wilder is back at the helm of the Blades so could we witness a new manager bounce? Personally, I would hope so but I can’t see it. I think it will take him a lot more training sessions to turn the tide. The Liverpool attack is just way too good and Sheffield will be blown away.

Prediction: 0-2

Bobo: Sheffield are still rooted to the bottom and face a very deadly Liverpool side. They just don’t seem to have the tactical discipline to see a match through and it has been costly. I think Liverpool will take advantage of the confusion here and get all three points.

Prediction: 0-3

Aston Villa vs. Manchester City

H2H: W7 D10 L29

Fab: I know you’re thinking it. So I’m gonna just say it. Villa will win this. They are at home and I know it’s Man City, but Villa are playing at home! The last few matches especially against Chelsea and Tottenham have shown that for all their quality in attack, City are fallible when the game is taken to them and what do you think Unai Emery’s team do best at home? They attack and score a lot. City looked rattled against Spurs and Villa will have sensed that and I reckon they will capitalize.

Prediction: 3-1

Bobo: What a match this could be! A win for the home team sees them leapfrog the defending champions into third place. This would be great but City will definitely not allow it to happen. Villa have the tools to take advantage of the defensive frailties affecting City now with their counter attacks. It all depends on how Emery opts to approach the game. Somehow, I think Villa can do it.

Prediction: 3-2

Manchester United vs. Chelsea

H2H: W18 D26 L18

Fab: All talk before this game has been around reports of manager Erik ten Hag apparently having lost half the dressing room. We’ll get to see just how accurate those assertions are. Chelsea are still a team trying to find themselves and as a result blowing hot and cold with remarkable regularity. They’ve thrashed Spurs, impressively held Man City, capitulated at Newcastle and managed to see off Brighton in their last four outings. Who knows how they’ll fare at Old Trafford? Frankly I can’t see United galvanized enough for this game and I think it’s one of those that the Blues could bolt off from the start and run away with.

Prediction: 1-3

Bobo: The PL meeting statistics show that this is a balanced match with an equal number of wins for both teams. It feels like the sort of game that will have lots of goals. United are at home and should perhaps perform better. Chelsea do not seem to care where they are. The Red Devils may have their first draw of the season.

Prediction: 2-2

Everton vs. Newcastle United

H2H: W22 D11 L23

Fab: I was wrong about Everton being up for the fight for survival after their ten-point deduction. They went to the City Ground and forced the win. And who’s to bet against them here at home to Newcastle? Not me.

Prediction: 1-0

Bobo: I think Everton are the sort of team that will do anything to overcome the adversity they face at the moment. Newcastle are a good team and quite solid but I think Everton at home will be too stern a test. I am tempted to back Everton for this and I will fall into temptation and do so.

Prediction: 2-1

Tottenham Hotspurs vs. West Ham United

H2H: W26 D11 L17

Fab: Spurs snapped their three-match losing streak with that thrilling draw at champions Man City and will be pumped for this London derby. They have proved to be entertainers but now is the time to get the result to avoid falling further behind the others. The Hammers failed to see off Palace and based on that display, I don’t think they will offer much resistance to Spurs. There should be goals and a home win.

Prediction: 3-2

Bobo: This seems like the sort of match that will be feisty. Tottenham are at home and will probably see this as the match to get them back to winning ways. The Hammers can be a formidable opponent but they seem to be lacking something at the moment. This plays the game into the hands of Spurs who I think will get back to winning.

Prediction: 2-1