Aston Villa vs. Chelsea (Sunday, 2.00pm)
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Chelsea make the trip to face Aston Villa on Sunday afternoon looking to extend their winning streak in the Premier League to four matches.
While the Blues begin the weekend sitting in fourth position in the standings, Villa are down in 16th place despite a four-game unbeaten run of their own.
We say: Aston Villa 1-2 Chelsea
Under pressure to deliver a victory which would buy him more time in the Villa dugout, we expect Villa to produce an attack-minded performance in order to repel Chelsea. Nevertheless, the Blues are clear favourites for a reason, and the visitors should do enough to edge this contest.
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Leeds vs. Arsenal (Sunday, 2.00pm)
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An Arsenal side who just cannot stop winning prepare to meet a Leeds United side yet to taste victory since August in Sunday's Premier League clash at Elland Road.
The Gunners remain one point better off than Manchester City at the top of the table, while Jesse Marsch's men are 14th with nine points to their name.
We say: Leeds United 0-2 Arsenal
Leeds have proven to be a tough nut to crack at Elland Road this term and will welcome Sinisterra back to the fold with open arms, but the absence of a killer instinct is set to cost them dear against a rampant Arsenal.
Arteta went stronger than expected in midweek, but a plethora of star names have still been well-rested, and the Gunners should not relinquish their grip on top spot just yet.
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Man Utd vs. Newcastle (Sunday, 2.00pm)
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Manchester United will be bidding to make it four straight wins in all competitions when they welcome an in-form Newcastle United to Old Trafford in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon.
The Red Devils are currently fifth in the table, boasting 15 points from their opening eight matches, while Newcastle are sixth with 14 points, although they have played a game more than Erik ten Hag's side.
We say: Manchester United 2-1 Newcastle United
This is a really, really tough game for Man United, with Newcastle impressing in the early stages of the 2022-23 campaign. The Magpies will arrive at Old Trafford full of confidence, while they will be the fresher of the two sides, but we are backing Man United to navigate their way to another victory this weekend.
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Southampton vs. West Ham (Sunday, 2.00pm)
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Ralph Hasenhuttl will need a reaction from his Southampton side when they welcome West Ham United to St. Mary's this Sunday in the Premier League.
The Saints have lost 11 of their last 15 matches in the league, and another defeat here could leave the Austrian's job in real jeopardy.
We say: Southampton 1-3 West Ham United
Jarrod Bowen has begun to hit the heights he enjoyed last season, and Scamacca has started scoring at will in West Ham colours, so a demoralised Saints' side may struggle here.
Hasenhuttl cannot afford to lose again for a fifth game in succession, but they do not look capable of being a threat to a West Ham side enjoying a very confident spell.
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Liverpool vs. Man City (Sunday, 4.30pm)
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The reigning champions meet the faltering challengers in a blockbuster Anfield encounter on Sunday afternoon, as Liverpool host Manchester City in the Premier League.
A 13-point chasm already separates the two powerhouses in the table, with the Reds going down 3-2 to Arsenal last weekend while City bested Southampton 4-0.
We say: Liverpool 2-3 Manchester City
Goals are virtually always guaranteed when this clash of the titans occurs, and Liverpool will certainly have to make up for their defensive deficiencies with attacking acumen if they are to preserve their stellar unbeaten Anfield run.
A well-rested Haaland would strike fear into the hearts of any defence, though, and Man City are always a dangerous beast to contend with after a setback, so we can envisage the Reds coming on the wrong end of the scoreline in another five-goal thriller as the gap between the two teams widens even further.
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