Aston Villa vs. Everton (Sunday, 2.00pm)
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Two clubs aiming to bounce back from demoralising defeats at the start of the Premier League season lock horns in the West Midlands on Sunday, as Aston Villa play host to Everton.
Unai Emery's men were crushed 5-1 by Newcastle United in their opening fixture, while the Toffees were left to rue a glut of missed opportunities in a 1-0 loss to Fulham.
We say: Aston Villa 2-0 Everton
Everton may have had few problems carving out opportunities last weekend, but a cutting edge is still eluding Dyche's side, who could leave Villa Park with their tails tucked between their legs.
Emery's men could hardly have wished for a friendlier fixture in the wake of their opening-day drubbing, and even though the injuries are piling up for the hosts, we have faith in the Lions to get off the mark at the second time of asking.
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West Ham vs. Chelsea (Sunday, 4.30pm)
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On the back of respective 1-1 draws to kick off the 2023-24 Premier League season, West Ham United and Chelsea square off in Sunday afternoon's London derby at the London Stadium.
Both sides came from behind to salvage a point in their opening encounters, as David Moyes's side held Bournemouth while the Blues pegged Liverpool back at Stamford Bridge.
We say: West Ham United 1-2 Chelsea
While James's latest diagnosis is another massive early blow to Pochettino on the fitness front, Chelsea are already well-versed in coping without their injury-plagued right-back and could have counted themselves unlucky not to put Liverpool to the sword last weekend.
The battle between both sides' refreshed midfields is sure to be an intriguing one, and the hosts' penchant for goals at this ground is well-documented, but should the Blues pick up where they left off last weekend, victory ought to be theirs against a West Ham team who were far from convincing at the Vitality.
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