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EPL preview: Spurs host Chelsea and more

By Haruna Mubarak
EPL preview: Spurs host Chelsea and more
EPL preview: Spurs host Chelsea and more
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The English Premier League returns this weekend after the international break and there are several mouth-watering encounters notably Tottenham Hotspurs vs Chelsea at Wembley Stadium.


We will delve into all matches this weekend in the English Premier League commencing from the London Derby.



Mauricio Pochetino's boys are determined to halt Chelsea's unbeaten run at Wembley Stadium in a late kick-off on Saturday. Chelsea are third on the league table, followed closely by their London counterparts, Tottenham, in fourth. It will be a fantastic battle, Maurizio Sarri's men look strong and resilient whilst, Tottenham have the support of the fans.

HEAD TO HEAD

Tottenham Hotspurs: 
6 wins

Chelsea: 27 wins

Draws: 19

Their last meeting was in April at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea lost 1-3 at home to Spurs with Dele Alli netting twice.



TEAM NEWS

England right-back Kieran Trippier has been sidelined after sustaining a groin injury but in the Blues camp, Mauricio Sarri has no injury concern going into this game.

ANALYSIS AND PREDICTION

Spurs will be seeking a victory against their London counterparts after narrowly beating Crystal Palace in their last game before the international break, to the Blue side, Chelsea seek to return to winning ways after they were stifled by Everton at Stamford Bridge.

Pochettino’s side sit just a point behind the Blues in the standings and should they hand Maurizio Sarri’s team their first defeat of the season, Spurs will leapfrog their London rivals into third place in the table.

The availability of Dele Alli and Harry Kane is a huge boost for the lillywhites going into the boisterous clash. Mauricio Sarri's "sarriball" will perhaps be inevitable but the leaky defence of Chelsea notably in the person of David Luiz will be effectively exploited by Spurs.


PREDICTION

Tottenham Hotspurs 2 - 1 Chelsea


Bournemouth Vs Arsenal 

It will be a high scoring game based on the statistics and pattern of play of both teams. With Arsenal on a 15 game unbeaten run, the confidence and momentum will be difficult to be quenched by Eddie Howe's side and with the Gunners having extra quality, is definitely going to be a win for them.  
Prediction: 1-3


Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Huddersfield

Wolves were outstanding at Arsenal, they took the game to them and embarrassed them at times and Bernd Leno pulled off some good saves to ensure Arsenal stay in the game. Huddersfield playing at Wolves will be very difficult to win and cannot defend for 90 minutes.
Prediction 2-0

Burnley vs Newcastle

This is a big match. Newcastle have done great to win back-to-back games in the Premier League, which is a hard thing to do for the teams in the bottom half but the story is different on the part of Burnley as they continue to ship in enormous goals in games which is unusual of them. The Magpies will be confident heading into this tie and surely a win for the visitors.
Prediction 0-1

 
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leicester City

Brighton are half decent at home, whereas Leicester have been emotional off late following the death of owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, It has been hard for Leicester and Brighton will look to pounce on that.
Prediction 1-0


Everton vs Cardiff City

Chelsea were not into full swings against Everton prior to the international break and the Toffees were very good defensively, they defended well and had a good shape. They did what a team should do by going away to a top-four side and be hard to beat. With the form of Richarlison, they will ease pass Everton.
Prediction 3-1

Fulham vs Southampton

New gaffer Claudio Ranieri will not be able to utterly change Fulham after his appointment 2 weeks ago as they are going to play open and defensively, they are just not good enough. It will be a strenuous game especially looking at the position of both clubs. They will share the spoils.
Prediction 1-1

Manchester United vs Crystal Palace

 Manchester United have been jerky this season and it is quite worrying for them. They are extremely leaky at the back and toothless in attack. This might be the perfect game for Wilfried Zaha to make the Red Devils pay for discarding him. United will look to win this game, especially after the Manchester Derby whipping by city before the international break. Palace will lose as they just can't seem to control games when they are in the driving seat.
Prediction  2-0

Watford vs Liverpool

This is a hard game for Liverpool coming after the international break as they have a big game at PSG on Wednesday. They need to win against Watford but apparently will be a hard game for them as Watford pick themselves up majorly for these games. Liverpool might not exert their maximum energy in this game with the Champions League clash against PSG in mind.
Prediction 2-2

West Ham United vs Manchester City

West Ham will score as Marko Arnautovic will cause problems against City's centre halves, but the relentless scoring prowess of Manchester City will come to the fore and no doubt, they will brush aside the hammers.
Prediction 2-4

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