From Stoke’s trip to the King Power to Chelsea’s trip to the Emirates, this week of the Premier League has some high quality games in store for the viewers. The stakes are getting high as we near the business end of the tournament and the room for complacency is slowly disappearing.
Here are the predictions for the 23rd Round of the Barclays Premier League fixtures:
1. Norwich City vs Liverpool:
Liverpool have not lost to Norwich City in the last 11 meetings between the sides but this game will be tougher than it seems for a Liverpool side who are just not able to find the back of the net.
Our Prediction: Norwich City 2-3 Liverpool
2. West Bromwich Albion vs Aston Villa:
Remi Garde’s side have taken 4 points from the last 2 games but need a lot more to stay in the top flight next season. They will face a gritty Baggies side and will hope to pick as many points as they can.
Our Prediction: WBA 0-0 Aston Villa
3. Sunderland vs AFC Bournemouth:
The Cherries have a great chance to climb up the points table and sink the Black Cats deeper as Sunderland will host Bournemouth in an important clash for the home side that are presently in the drop zone.
Our Prediction: Sunderland 0-2 AFC Bournemouth
4. Watford vs Newcastle United:
Watford have recently shown some drop in form but striker Odion Ighalo will be hoping to continue his scoring streak when they face the Magpies this weekend. It will surely be a close affair as both teams play a similar style of football.
Our Prediction: Watford 2-2 Newcastle United
5. Manchester United vs Southampton:
The Red Devils took all three points from Anfield in the last outing but were no where near good enough to win the game. They will face a tough task against the Saints this week and will hope to take all three points.
Our Prediction: Manchester United 1-0 Southampton
6. Leicester City vs Stoke City:
Two teams who have been exceptional this season will face off in an intriguing contest at the King Power Stadium as the Foxes will hope to keep their place at the top of the table. But Stoke City pose a serious threat and can easily beat Ranieri’s side this weekend.
Our Prediction: Leicester City 1-2 Stoke City
7. Crystal Palace vs Tottenham Hotspur:
Pardew’s side have slowly lost the momentum they gained at the start of the season. They will be under the cosh when they face a rampant Spurs side that will try their best to take all three points and stay strong in the top 4 spot.
Our Prediction: Crystal Palace 0-1 Tottenham Hotspur
8. West Ham United vs Manchester City
The Hammers have taken some crucial points against the big sides this season and will hope to take full advantage of the Citizens who have not been at their best away from home. It will be an important clash for both sides.
Our Prediction: West Ham United 2-2 Manchester City
9. Everton vs Swansea City:
The Toffees have been very unlucky this season losing many points from winning positions and will be up against a growing in confidence Swansea side this weekend. It should be an easy game for Everton but this season has shown us that games are not that easy to call.
Our Prediction: Everton 4-2 Swansea City
10. Arsenal vs Chelsea:
In the match of the week this weekend, Arsenal will host the Blues from across the city in a splendid game at the Emirates. Though Hiddink is yet to lose a game since taking over Chelsea, he will find it hard to keep the record going against a fluid Arsenal side but will hope to keep them quite and take atleast a point.
Our Prediction: Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea