By Joe Murphy
After an impressive and improved 15 point performance last week, it was in fact Ethan Murphy who edged this person al rivalry scoring 17 points in a tight affair. It came down to the final game on Monday night where a red card proved pivotal. This week, Post2Post Predicts the result once again, going head to head with Sean Edwards of Manchester, former accountant at Bury FC. He hopes his predictions are rather more successful than the fortune that ultimately befell his former employers. Let’s start with head writer Joe Murphy’s predictions…
Manchester City 4 – 1 Arsenal
This test should prove too much for the Gunners and give Arsenal three defeats from the opening three fixtures. City should get into their stride and flex their muscles on a very weak Arsenal defence. The empty blue seats will have a great view of a vintage Kevin De Bruyne performance.
Aston Villa 2 – 0 Brentford
Aston Villa have looked rather unconvincing at times so far in the oorning two gameweeks and only the finishing of Danny Ings has saved them. Brentford have started impeccably well but this should prove a test too far. The class and experience should tell over the 90.
Brighton 1 – 1 Everton
A rather more difficult game to call you’d imagine, with either team able to pick up the victory this week. Both teams are unbeaten and I predict they will both remain this way. Calvert Lewin v the Brighton defenders will be the pivotal battle in this game.
Newcastle United 0 – 1 Southampton
Southampton did well last week whereas Newcastle struggled. A midweek home cup exit to Burnley will surely be playing on the Magpies minds and the pressure will be firmly on them to kick start their season. This pressure may prove to be their downfall as a sole penalty could ultimate be the only difference come the final whistle.
Norwich City 1 – 3 Leicester City
After putting a Leicester defender into my fantasy football team, a first Norwich goal of the season is confirmed. Despite this, Leicester should have way too much in their arsenal for the Canaries to handle, even without the suspended Ayoze Perez.
West Ham United 3 – 0 Crystal Palace
Two opening round defeats predicted, and there they sit top of the league. And deservedly so, it must be said. The Benrahma/Antonio combo is proving very difficult for defences to handle and Palace haven’t got much sorted at the moment. Another difficult day for the Eagles, from the London Stadium. I maintain that West Ham will still finish bottom half by May.
Liverpool 0 – 0 Chelsea
Will this be a case if two solid defences muting two incredible attacks, I certainly think so. Both keepers are outstanding and this game may turn out to be a case of two quality teams cancelling each other out. Liverpool have the edge if a team where to nick it, due to home advantage.
Burnley 1 – 2 Leeds United
This could admittedly be 2-1 the other way but I bet that Patrick Bamford will kick off his season, after an almost absent first fortnight. Burnley are in trouble this year, despite a solid effort at Anfield. The oace and attacking prowess of Leeds should hurt Burnley onn Sunday.
Tottenham 3 – 1 Watford
With Harry Kane back and set to stay at Spurs, he most probably walks back into this side. A rejuvenated Tottenham should beat Watford and fairly comfortably. Sarr could put Watford in the lead, but expect Spurs to claim all three points, with the England captain getting one of the goals.
Wolves 1 – 3 Manchester United
Wolves lack of goals so far has been a real concern, as they have had more shots at goal than most teams. A somewhat leaky Manchester United defence should be helped by the introduction of Raphael Varane and it remains to be seen whether Jadon Sancho will get his first start. Like with Spurs, Wolves could take the lead, but expect Bruno, Greenwood and co to ultimately fight back and extend that unbeaten away record. The way this transfer window has been, even a Ronaldo hat-trick here wouldn’t surprise me.
Sean has gone for:
Man City win 3-0
Aston Villa win 2-0
Everton win 1-2
Southampton win 1-2
Leicester win 0-3
West Ham win 2-0
Liverpool and Chelsea to draw 2-2
Leeds win 1-2
Spurs win 2-0
And Manchester United to beat Wolves 0-3
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