The Premier League got off to a bang last week with upsets and drama. Week Two of the Premier League features the first Friday night game as well as crunch match: Leicester v Arsenal.
After losing 60-30
last week to Nick, I look to hit back against Arjun Chadha, a regular Powell’s
Perspective writer.
Manchester
United v Southampton |
Arjun’s Prediction: Man United 2-1
Southampton
Score: Man United 2-0 Southampton
Score: Man United 2-0 Southampton
Pep Guardiola’s men very nearly made a meal of what should
have been a comfortable opening day win, and will be hoping to kill Stoke off a
lot earlier. That being said, Stoke managed to beat City, Chelsea and Man
United at home last season and will be looking to continue to Stoke Away stereotype.
The Potters were poor though at Middlesbrough and didn’t look like the type of
team that would be upsetting title rivals, City win.
Prediction: Stoke 1-3 Man City
Arjun’s Prediction: Stoke 1-1 Man City
Score: Stoke 1-4 Man City
Score: Stoke 1-4 Man City
Burnley suffered from a disappointing start to their return
to the Premier League, losing 1-0 to Swansea. They continue at home this week
but come up against a Liverpool side who were extremely impressive against
Arsenal, despite some defensive frailties. The Reds will look to continue their
potent attacking form, although Saido Mane might well miss out through injury.
Burnley broke their record transfer fee in the week on Steven Defour and he
might well start. However he won’t be enough to stop Burnley from falling to their
second successive defeat.
Prediction: Burnley 1-3 Liverpool
Arjun’s Prediction: Burnley 1-3 Liverpool
Despite Gylfi Sigurdsson ruining my Fantasy Football week by
starting on the bench, Swansea will be very happy having dug deep to defeat
Burnley late on. This week they take on Hull, the surprise team of last week
who, despite being in disarray, defeated the champions 2-1. Swansea should be a
lot more wary of what the Tigers possess that Leicester and it is unlikely that
they will repeat last week’s victory, especially away from home.
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| The win was a real surprise for Hull |
Arjun’s Prediction: Swansea 2-0 Hull
Score: Swansea 0-2 Hull
Score: Swansea 0-2 Hull
Tottenham’s bid to improve on last season’s exploits took an
early blow as they failed to break down a stoic Everton. The Eagles will also
be very frustrated as they pressed for the whole game against West Brom before
losing 1-0; however, they have strengthened their squad by signing Christian
Benteke for a fee of £27m. It was Spurs’ poor start that cost them against the
Tofees and they will be determined to make sure that this doesn’t happen again.
Palace may be blown out of the water very early on.
Prediction: Tottenham 3-0 Crystal Palace
Arjun’s Prediction: Tottenham 3-1 Crystal
Palace
Score: Tottenham 1-0 Crystal Palace
Score: Tottenham 1-0 Crystal Palace
The latest chapter in Watford’s managerial saga continued
last weekend as the Hornets played well to draw at Southampton. Younes Kaboul
looks to be joining Vicarage road, although probably not in time for Saturday. Conte’s Chelsea started with a late win
against West Ham as they looked every inch the type of side that could challenge
for the title. Cesc Fabregas may return to the side on Saturday as Chelsea
should run out comfortable winners.
Prediction: Watford 0-2 Chelsea
Arjun’s Prediction: Watford 1-2 Chelsea
Score: Watford 1-2 Chelsea
Score: Watford 1-2 Chelsea
Both the Baggies and the Toffees put in determined displays
to secure a win and a draw respectively in their opening weekends. Ronald
Koeman’s side started very well against Tottenham but couldn’t keep in up as they
were left hanging on towards the end. This week they will hope to put in a much
more consistent performance. However, a Tony Pulis side is never easy to beat
and everton are still getting used to a new manager; draw for me.
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| It was a mixed Start for Koeman |
Prediction: West Brom 1-1 Everton
Arjun’s Prediction: West Brom 1-0 Everton
Score: West Brom 1-2 Everton
Score: West Brom 1-2 Everton
It looks like life after Kante will be a frightening
prospect for Leicester despite Riyad Mahrez committing to the club until 2020. Arsenal
also had a poor start to the season as their defence was put to the sword at
home to Liverpool before they rallied to ensure some respectability. Leicester are
back at home where they were so successful last season and they remain a
quality side. Despite a lack of action in the transfer window, so are Arsenal.
Probably will be a draw.
Prediction: Leicester 1-1 Arsenal
Arjun’s Prediction: Leicester 2-2 Arsenal
Score: Leicester 0-0 Arsenal
Score: Leicester 0-0 Arsenal
David Moyes’ time in charge of Sunderland started in the
most gutting of fashions as they fell victim to a 2-1 loss to Man City. Jermain
Defoe scored the type of goal that he’s been scoring for most of my lifetime
and Boro will have to keep him quiet if they hope to win. Aitor Karanka’s men
would probably have to consider themselves slightly disappointed as Shaqiri’s free-
kick restricted the Premier League new boys to a single point. Sunderland
should have too much for Boro on Sunday and they will be tough to break down.
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| Defoe made a fine start to the season |
Prediction: Sunderland 2-0 Middlesbrough
Arjun’s Prediction: Sunderland 1-2
Middlesbrough
Score: Sunderland 1-2 Middlesbrough
Score: Sunderland 1-2 Middlesbrough
West Ham will get to use their present from the tax payer
for the first time on Sunday in the Premier League as they take on a
Bournemouth side who found themselves blown away by Manchester United last
week. West Ham would have considered themselves to be unlucky to lose to a late
Diego Costa goal on Monday and also conceded late on Thursday in the Europa
League qualifier to draw. As long as the Hammers can concentrate for the full
90 minutes they should beat Bournemouth.
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| The Start of a new era for the Hammers |
Arjun’s Prediction: West Ham 3-0
Bournemouth
Score: West Ham 1-0 Bournemouth
Score: West Ham 1-0 Bournemouth
Week Score: Mikey 120-120 Arjun
Overall Score: Mikey 150-180 Powell's Perspective
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