Premier League actions returns on Friday with Crystal Palace hosting Tottenham Hotspur and below are my predictions.
It's vital to know that my predictions are not entirely accurate as they are based on gut feelings and current form, which could change at any time.
Premier League Gameweek 10 Predictions
I have made predictions on the matchweek 10 Premier League matches and the likes of Arsenal and Liverpool are my bankers.
Crystal Palace vs Tottenham
It's clear Tottenham are in better form, but the weird thing about 'form' is that it can change at any time. Palace are a tough team to crack at home and despite Spurs' fine display away from home, I feel the spoils at Selhurst Park will be shared.
Prediction: Crystal Palace 1-1 Spurs
Betting Tip: BTTS
Chelsea vs Brentford
I have repeated it several times that Chelsea haven't gotten the points they deserve so far, given the performances they put out in games. They should have easily won Arsenal, but the error from Sanchez gave Arsenal the belief to fight back, and they did exactly. I expect them not to repeat the same issue against a struggling Brentford side; hence, a win is feasible.
Prediction: Chelsea 1-0 Brentford
Betting Tip: Home win
Arsenal vs Sheffield United
The performance the Blades put up against Manchester United last weekend was good enough the Red Devils couldn't control the game. Arsenal wouldn't give such room to Sheffield, and I expect utter dominance from the Gunners.
Prediction: Arsenal 4-0 Sheffield United
Betting Tip: Home total goals: 2+
Bournemouth vs Burnley
Bournemouth lost at home to Wolves last time out, and I expected that to be the case as the Cherries are struggling to score goals. Burnley are a high-pressing team that likes building from the back. Can Bournemouth finally get a win in recent weeks? It will be tough; hence, a draw looks like a decent result for both struggling sides.
Prediction: Bournemouth 1-1 Burnley
Betting Tip: BTTS
Wolves vs Newcastle United
Ahh! This is a tough game. The Magpies have only dominated games at home, and Wolves are a tough side to control when they play at home. Newcastle will want to quickly recover from their shock 1-0 defeat at home to Dortmund in the UCL but the Wanderers wouldn't care less and would rather push for a win. I think a draw looks likely.
Prediction: Wolves 1-1 Newcastle United
Betting Tip: AWEH
West Ham vs Everton
Another tricky game this weekend but West Ham are a better side and I expect them to win. However, I expect Everton to put up a show, just as they did at Anfield against Liverpool last weekend before the red card.
Prediction: West Ham 2-1 Everton
Betting Tip: Home win
Brighton vs Fulham
This game will be exciting. Both teams will want to display their attacking prowess, but it's as obvious as the day that Brighton are stronger at home. Fulham will score, I think, but that's the best they would get.
Prediction: Brighton 3-1 Fulham
Betting Tip: Any team win and BTTS
Aston Villa vs Luton Town
It's a walkover for Unai Emery's side; no disrespect to Luton Town. Aston Villa are a stubborn side who take the liberty of beating teams mercilessly.
Prediction: Aston Villa 4-0 Luton Town
Prediction: Home total goals: 3+
Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest
I can't remember the last time Liverpool kept a clean sheet, and with Nottingham scoring in almost every game they have played this season so far, I don't expect the Reds to keep a clean sheet, but it's relatively easy to anticipate a win for Jurgen Klopp's side.
Prediction: Liverpool 3-1 Nottingham
Betting Tip: Any team win and BTTS
Manchester United vs Manchester City
This is obviously the biggest game in England this weekend. Man United will host Manchester City at Old Trafford, and it's important to understand these things. The last time Man United hosted City, they won 2-1. Man City haven't been spectacular this season. They have struggled in games they should have won easily. It's obvious they are missing the services of Gundogan, Mahrez, and Kevin de Bruyne, who is out injured. Man United are also in dire form, but they somewhat turn up when they come up against the top sides. We saw they put on a show at Arsenal and Bayern Munich, and I expect them to repeat the same at home. I'me going against the odds to back United to a tight win.
Prediction: Man Utd 2-1 Man City
Betting Tip: BTTS