30-12-2022
🛠 WEST HAM VS BRENTFORD 🐝
West Ham got beaten by Arsenal last time out after taking the lead early in the first half. The way they conceded three goals in the second half was disappointing like they were tossed up and down like a coin. Going forward, they were not clinical and didn’t create many chances. They will be facing a rigid Brentford side here again and I think David Moyes will be asking for more from his boys. Brentford, on the other hand, bottled a two-goal lead against Tottenham last time out. In the end, they shared the points and I think Frank Thomas and his boys will be disappointed with how it ended because they should have killed the game off. I have a feeling that they will want to make it up to their last game but it might not be enough.
PREDICTION: 1X
TIP: WHU 1-1 BRE
RESULT: WHU 0-2 BRE
🔴 LIVERPOOL VS LEICESTER 🦊
Leicester got ripped off by Newcastle last time out. It was an awful performance and the defensive line looked like they were clueless about what to do. Miguel Almirón’s goal, in particular, is the main highlight of the defensive error. A lot of people kept asking “how did Almirón get there, what was he doing there all alone to get that kind of chance to score”? I think Brendan Rodgers might get sacked sooner than I expect or the club keeps backing him up. I don’t know what plans fate has for them going to Anfield, but as for me, I am not going to make a case for them here. Liverpool had an impressive performance against Aston Villa last time out and we could see how the Reds used their full-backs to stretch out the Villa players. I don’t think Leicester will give them as much of a problem as Aston Villa gave them. All I see here is Liverpool winning.
PREDICTION: 1
TIP: LIV 3-0 LEI
RESULT: LIV 2-1 LEI
31-12-2022
🐺 WOLVES VS MAN UTD 👹
Wolves kept it so late before they sealed the victory over Everton last time out. It was pure joy for them and their fans. The only problem I have with them is that they don’t score many goals and you can’t always keep opponents out till full-time because different opponents come with different propositions. I can’t see them keeping the Red Devils out here. Man Utd had smooth sailing against Nottingham Forest last time out with Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial, and Fred getting on the score sheet. Rashford, in particular, is a player to look out for in the Man Utd team. They look so different in terms of performance and discipline under Erik ten Hag, and I think they will continue from where they left off here.
PREDICTION: 2
TIP: WOL 0-2 MUN
RESULT: WOL 0-1 MUN
🍒 BOURNEMOUTH VS CRYSTAL PALACE 🦅
Bournemouth suffered a 2-0 defeat against Chelsea last time out but their performance wasn’t very bad, especially when Chelsea’s Reece James was subbed off due to injury early in the second half. I won’t take away the fact that they were so poor at converting the little chances they created. They would have gotten something out of that game if they had a sharpshooter at the front. Maybe they can make up for that here. Crystal Palace, on the other hand, got two red cards in their last game and were torn apart by Fulham. Tyrick Mitchell and James Tomkins are set to miss this game while Chris Richards and Joel Ward are most likely to replace them to complete the defense line. I think the Eagles will react to that defeat and get something out of this game.
PREDICTION: Over 1.5
TIP: BOU 1-1 CRY
RESULT: BOU 0-2 CRY
⚪ FULHAM VS SOUTHAMPTON ⛔
I used to say that when you get off football for some time, you tend to lose your touch. I think this affected Southampton in their last game against Brighton where they suffered a 1-3 defeat at home. Brighton were just running all over them and I think that’s attributable to the fact that Brighton benefited more from the World Cup players they had – about eight while Southampton had only two players called up to the World Cup. I don’t think they will get a different outcome here against Fulham. The Cottagers got a massive 3-0 win over Crystal Palace last time out with Aleksandar Mitrovic getting involved in the three goals – one goal, and two assists. I think they will build up on it here.
PREDICTION: 1
TIP: FUL 3-1 SOU
RESULT: FUL 2-1 SOU
💎 MAN CITY VS EVERTON 🔵
Everton got beaten by Wolves last time out in the final minute of the game. The Toffees would be disappointed after keeping the Wolves off till the final minute but it has to be so because you must be able to score more than one goal to win games. Their inability to do this has got them sinking the table this season and I can’t see them taking any point out of this game either. Man City are stronger at home and I think Erling Haaland will get on the scoresheet here. Pep Guardiola spoke about how difficult Man City’s run of fixtures is for them in January which means that they will be determined to gather as many points and wins as they can get. From quality difference to home advantage to other conditions, all I can see here is Man City’s victory.
PREDICTION: 1
TIP: MCI 3-0 EVE
RESULT: MCI 1-1 EVE
⚫ NEWCASTLE VS LEEDS UTD ⚪
With the way Newcastle are playing now, I don’t think anyone would want to compare Leeds Utd to the Magpies. Leeds are always naive at the back and they attack, they go all out leaving too many spaces at the back. This is how Newcastle will get to pick them off when they break away. Mind you, a long ball from the back, especially from Kieran Trippier, could set up the whole process for Newcastle to find the back of the net. I can’t see anything else other than the Magpies’ victory.
PREDICTION: 1
TIP: NEW 3-0 LEE
RESULT: NEW 0-0 LEE
🐦 BRIGHTON VS ARSENAL 🔴
These two teams are playing well at the moment. We saw Brighton last time out flexing their muscles over Southampton in a 1-3 victory. It was a joy to watch them playing good attacking football and they also defended well when the Saints were trying to get into their faces. They will be full of confidence going into this one even though they know that the Gunners are a difficult opponent to play against this season and it will be a real test for them. Arsenal, on the other hand, can’t stop winning games and I think that’s because they’ve got the winning mentality now that they can take on any team in the Premier League and win. They will want to keep the momentum going and remain top of the league table because every game now edges them closer to winning the title for the first time in 18-19 years.
PREDICTION: 2X
TIP: BHA 2-3 ARS
RESULT: BHA 2-4 ARS
01-01-2023
⚪ TOTTENHAM VS ASTON VILLA 🦁
Tottenham are the team who has had the most setbacks in the Premier League this season. They have conceded first in their last 9 games and this has prevented them from winning some games. Last time out, they were two goals down against Brentford before they equalized to share the points. I don’t know, maybe Antonio Conte will get sacked sooner than I thought because he and the Spurs can’t continue like this. Aston Villa would have learned a few things in their defeat against Liverpool last time out. Their attempts to penetrate through the center, cross, and nod aerial threats were neutralized. I believe Unai Emery will approach this game differently with something more. I think they will react to the defeat and get something out of this game.
PREDICTION: Over 1.5
TIP: TOT 1-1 ASV
RESULT: TOT 0-2 ASV
🎄 NOTTINGHAM FOREST VS CHELSEA 🔵
Nottingham Forest are lacking quality and that was the difference between them and Man Utd last time out. I can’t see them getting anything out of this game either. It is a sorry case for them that they are going to suffer consecutive defeats after the World Cup break. Chelsea got a good win against Bournemouth last time out and the question that flies around in my head is ‘can they do or get results without Reece James’? They were already two goals up before James got injured in the 58th minute. After James was subbed off, the Cherries began to dominate the game. They’ve got better quality than Nottingham Forest so I expect them to win this fixture. Any contrary result will be a surprise.
PREDICTION: 2
TIP: NFO 0-2 CHE
RESULT: NFO 1-1 CHE