HOW did Dave & Em get on last week?
Here's the predictions - do you agree?
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
Emma’s Prediction: Brighton 2-0 Leeds
Reasoning: Brighton at home tend to be solid, whereas Leeds have shown some defensive vulnerabilities this season. The edge should go to Brighton, who will look to press their advantage and keep a clean sheet.
Dave’s Prediction: Brighton 1 Leeds 0
Burnley vs Arsenal
Emma’s Prediction: Burnley 1-2 Arsenal
Reasoning: Arsenal are favourites and should have the quality to win this away fixture. Burnley at home can cause trouble, so expect a goal for them, but Arsenal’s consistency should see them through.
Dave’s Prediction: Burnley 0 Arsenal 2
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
Emma’s Prediction: Crystal Palace 1-1 Brentford
Reasoning: Both teams are competitive and capable of scoring but also capable of slipping up. A draw seems a likely outcome in a tight match here.
Dave’s Prediction: Palace 2 Brentford 0
Fulham vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Emma’s Prediction: Fulham 1 -2 Wolves
Reasoning: Both teams will fancy this. Fulham have lost their last four and sit just above relegation but Wolves really need the win, historically we do well against Fulham and we’ve got to win at some point… surely!
Dave’s Prediction: Fulham 1 Wolves 3
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United
Emma’s Prediction: Nottingham Forest 0-2 Manchester United
Reasoning: United likely have enough class to win away, and Forest may find it hard to cope with United’s attacking options. A clean sheet for the visitors seems plausible.
Dave’s Prediction: Forest 1 Manchester United 2
Tottenham Hotspur vs Chelsea
Emma’ s Prediction: Tottenham 2-2 Chelsea
Reasoning: London derby, both sides with quality but also defensive questions. Expect goals at both ends and the game to finish even.
Dave’s Prediction: Spurs 1 Chelsea 1
Liverpool vs Aston Villa
Emma’s Prediction: Liverpool 3-1 Aston Villa
Reasoning: Liverpool at home should be able to break down Villa, who may score on the counter or set-piece. Expect a relatively comfortable home win.
Dave’s Prediction: Liverpool 2 Villa 2
West Ham v Newcastle
Emma’s Prediction: West Ham 1 Newcastle 3
Reasoning: West ham are really struggling and Newcastle are starting to pick up form so I think they will win this comfortably
Dave’s Prediction: West Ham 0 Newcastle 3
Manchester City vs AFC Bournemouth
Emma’s Prediction: Manchester City 4-0 Bournemouth
Reasoning: City at home are heavy favourites. Bournemouth may struggle to keep out City’s attacking threat, and scoring themselves may be difficult.
Dave’s Prediction: City 3 Bournemouth 0
Sunderland vs Everton
Emma’s Prediction: Sunderland 1-1 Everton
Reasoning: This feels like a balanced fixture. Sunderland will try hard at home, Everton will try to assert themselves. A draw seems appropriate given both sides’ levels.
Dave’s Prediction: Sunderland 1 Everton 1
Final thoughts
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