Post2Post Predicts – Gameweek 8

By Joe Murphy

We are well on the way in the Premier League Season and after the first seven games, barely anything separates the top six. With the eternal international break finally out of the way, let’s focus on the most important part of football and predict the Premier League fixtures, for this week.

Watford 0 v 3 Liverpool

There will be no repeat of the 2019 heroics for Watford as I full expect Liverpool to Coast to victory here. Mane and Salah should get in on the act as their fabulous form is set to continue.

Aston Villa 2 v 1 Wolves

Wolves have been incredibly disappointing for most of the season, with the occasional flourish. Having Traore in your fantasy team is more frustrating than anything I’ve ever known. In contrast, Villa have been mostly solid and a threat to any team, as proven at Old Trafford. That being said, expect a cagey derby, with Villa edging it.

Leicester City 3 v 2 Manchester United

Without two first choice centre backs, Manchester will rightfully worry that Jamie Vardy will be determined to capitalise, and he will. Manchester United cannot buy a clean sheet at the moment, and this could be the kick-start Leicester need, to get their season truly up and running.

Manchester City 5 v 0 Burnley

Manchester City beating Burnley 5-0 has sort of become Premier League tradition, in recent seasons. Expect City to cruise to victory without getting out of first gear. As for Burnley, it looks like it’s going to be a long season.

Norwich City 1 v 2 Brighton

I cannot see where a Norwich win is coming from, but the pressure is only going to build and mount on both the players and management. Brighton have been the overachievers so far, but deserve to be where they are, no doubt. Norwich will score, but the Seagulls will have too much to be kept quiet for too long.

Southampton 2 – 2 Leeds United

Both teams would have expected to have got more from the opening seven games, and both sets of fans will be just slightly disappointed. With both teams having similar issues, it makes sense that the spoils will be shared, at St Mary’s.

Brentford 0 v 4 Chelsea

Brentford almost don’t deserve a 4-0 prediction against them, but I feel it is coming. Chelsea will feel refreshed after the international break and should come out firing, desperate to make a statement. The contrast in ability is too much, Brentford can put this result down as a blip, they aren’t the kind of games they need to win anyway.

Everton 1 v 1 West Ham United

Much like the game on the South Coast, these two outfits have had similar starts to the league. Both are playing well and this should be a great game. I trust both attacks far more than I trust their defences, but I expect this fixture to also be cagey to an extent. Score draw is a logical conclusion, but it wouldn’t surprise me if either one of these two teams nicked a late win.

Newcastle United 1 V 3 Tottenham

The international break has been somewhat dominated by the goings-on for the Magpies. With all that money, some fans will want an instant response from players, who are, effectively, playing for their future. Steve Bruce is not in an ideal situation, either. As for Spurs, the pressure is also on the London outfit. Neither side will want to lose, but until Newcastle sign Mbappe, Haaland and Neymar in January, I feel spurs have too much for the Magpies to handle. Kane should be back amongst the goals, in a standard win.

Arsenal 2 v 1 Crystal Palace

This game will also be a nervous encounter. It wouldn’t fully surprise me if Patrick Viera’s side come away with all three points. The pressure is fully on the home side, that’s for sure. This is set to be a good game on Monday night, with Arsenal taking the narrow victory, possibly needing to come from behind, to do so.