Thursday, August 25, 2016

EPL FIXTURES ,WEEK 3
27/08/2016
TOT-----LIV..... Kickoff: 12:30.
Already 3 points off the pace, both teams will be aiming to win. Liverpool still look very vulnerable at the back. Though their electric attack will certainly bail them out most of the times this season. For Spurs, Harry Kane and Dele Alli need to wake up from their Euro's nightmare quickly, if they want to match or better last season's performances. This fixture produces goals and I expect more than 3goals in this one, with Liverpool scoring more.
CHE-----BUR.... Kickoff :15:00.
Burnley faces a very tricky one at Stamford Bridge against Antonio Conte's Chelsea. Certainly buzzing with confidence after their exploits against Liverpool last weekend, they will need something special to beat a really strong Chelsea side. I expect Chelsea to continue their 100 percent start to the new season by winning this tie comfortably.
EVE-----STK..... Kickoff :15:00.
Stoke seriously need to get their season underway. They will need to up their ante, especially defensively against a new look Everton side, else a similar result to the one they got on the opening weekend against Man City will be inevitable. It is important to know that Stoke have not kept a clean sheet in their last 12matches. I expect an Everton win.
CRY-----BOU..... Kickoff:15:00.
Beaten on Sunday by a late Antonio's goal, I expect Bournemouth to keep it tight again at the back on Saturday. Alan Pardew's side still lack that cutting edge in front of goal. Unless club record signing, Benteke influences proceedings on the offensive, I expect a match of few chances that would eventually end in a DRAW.
LEI-----SWA..... Kickoff :15:00.
Swansea, in my opinion, looks like a team that would be struggling at the tail end of the table this season. Leicester on the other hand, have not had a dream start to their title defence. Nevertheless, being unbeaten in their last 16 home games is an indication that King Power Stadium is a fortress for the Champions. They won't find it difficult beating Swansea on Saturday. I expect Vardy to open his account in this tie to hand Leicester their first win of the season. More than two goals are expected here.
SOU-----SUN..... Kickoff :15:00.
Southampton still adjusting to life under a new manager, will need  to take. their chances against a Sunderland side who are still searching for a point to kick off their campaign. This match has DRAW written all over it.
WAT-----ARS..... kickoff :15:00.
Both teams are still without a win this term. I expect Watford to go all out for this. But Arsene Wenger's experience will be the difference. Expect a very tight game here. If this match must produce a winner, it's going to be Arsenal. But recall, that Watford knocked Arsenal out of the FA Cup last season. Anything is possible here.
HUL-----MUD..... Kickoff:17:30.
This teatime fixture have pitched Mike Phelan against his former employers. His Hull City side have made a very good start to the season, albeit against all odds. But a match against a star-studded United side could be lost even before kickoff. A depleted Hull City side may not find it so easy on Saturday's evening. I expect a convincing Man Utd's victory.

28/08/2016
WBA-----MID..... Kickoff: 13:30.
Under Aitor Karanka, Middlesbro look like a decent outfit and a sure bet to still be in the top flight by May. However, West Brom, who were deservedly beaten by a better Everton side last weekend would want to bounce back immediately. If someone is going to nick this, it should be Albion. Else, it really looks like a DRAW.
MCI-----WHM..... Kickoff: 16:00.
The last fixture for the week look set to be a real cracker. West Ham took the spoils last term at the Etihad. Manchester City already look like a team on a mission, under Pep Guardiola. I expect loads of goals from this encounter with City outscoring their visitors to maintain their 100percent start to the season.

1 comment:

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