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EPL Predictions Gameweek 8

By Scott Johnson

HULL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 01: Antonio Conte, Manager of Chelsea reacts during the Premier League match between Hull City and Chelsea at KCOM Stadium on October 1, 2016 in Hull, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
HULL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 01: Antonio Conte, Manager of Chelsea reacts during the Premier League match between Hull City and Chelsea at KCOM Stadium on October 1, 2016 in Hull, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) /
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The Premier League never fails to surprise, what can we expect from Gameweek 7? We offer our predictions up for your judgement. Think you can beat us? Join our bbc league here.

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HULL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 01: Antonio Conte, Manager of Chelsea reacts during the Premier League match between Hull City and Chelsea at KCOM Stadium on October 1, 2016 in Hull, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
HULL, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 01: Antonio Conte, Manager of Chelsea reacts during the Premier League match between Hull City and Chelsea at KCOM Stadium on October 1, 2016 in Hull, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) /

Chelsea v Leicester

It’s an early kick off for two teams in very different scenarios. One looking for anyway to return to last years form, and another looking to banish last years results with a better turn out this time. Chelsea have looked solid, but some cracks are starting to appear. Leicester are on the up, and I think they’ll cancel each other out.

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Scott 2-2   Jono 1-1

Arsenal v Swansea

If you like watching football, then Arsenal are a great team when in full flight. They pass and move really well and they’re unstoppable on their day. Swansea have not been at their best but have a new manager. However that manager has never taken charge of a Premier League game, so this could be a rude awakening for him at the hands of a seasoned master.

Scott 3-0   Jono 2-0

Bournemouth v Hull

Hull started a lot better than people thought they would, but have now begun to fade. Many also feared for Bournemouth and Howe’s open style, but they’ve got some results together. My worry for Bournemouth is that they never seem like keeping a clean sheet, and I don’t think they will against what is a very dogged and determined Hull side.

Scott 2-2   Jono 2-0

CORDOBA, ARGENTINA – OCTOBER 11: Sergio Aguero of Argentina takes a penalty kick to fail during a match between Argentina and Paraguay as part of FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifiers at Mario Alberto Kempes Stadium on October 11, 2016 in Cordoba, Argentina. (Photo by Daniel Jayo/LatinContent/Getty Images)
CORDOBA, ARGENTINA – OCTOBER 11: Sergio Aguero of Argentina takes a penalty kick to fail during a match between Argentina and Paraguay as part of FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifiers at Mario Alberto Kempes Stadium on October 11, 2016 in Cordoba, Argentina. (Photo by Daniel Jayo/LatinContent/Getty Images) /

Man City v Everton

They may have stuttered last week against Spurs, but Guardiola’s City are still fearsome. They look good in defence, even if it’s because they dominate possession so much and up top there’s a wide range of attacking menace. Everton might be able to upset them, but it will be tough. I think City will sneak this one at home.

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Scott 2-1  Jono 3-1

Stoke v Sunderland

Stoke have been poor so far this season, but still have a decent squad. Moyes will continue to struggle at Sunderland because some of the squad just aren’t Premier League quality and they are relying heavily on Defoe to keep scoring the goals. It’s not going to be a match of high quality, but it will be close.

Scott 2-2  Jono 2-1

West Brom v Spurs

West Brom, apart from beating West Ham convincingly, have looked average. Spurs, have not. The North London side remain the Premier League’s only unbeaten side, and despite injury to Harry Kane they look like scoring past most teams at the moment. They’ll be too strong for West Brom this week.

Scott 0-2  Jono 0-2

ROMFORD, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 13: Manager Slaven Bilic of West Ham United during his Press Conference before Training at Rush Green on October 13, 2016 in Romford, England. (Photo by Arfa Griffiths/West Ham United via Getty Images)
ROMFORD, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 13: Manager Slaven Bilic of West Ham United during his Press Conference before Training at Rush Green on October 13, 2016 in Romford, England. (Photo by Arfa Griffiths/West Ham United via Getty Images) /

Palace v West Ham

Palace are on the up, and West Ham still look lost. If the East Londoners can find their top form then they’ll have a great chance. As it is I just don’t see us keeping Palace at bay. If we win it’ll be a high scoring affair but I don’t think we’ll get anything from this match.

Scott 2-1  Jono 2-2

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Boro v Watford

Two teams that were in many people’s three to go down, and they may still do. Boro look a bit dull, but their defence has started leaking of late. Watford are an enigma of a team, and I can’t work out how they go up one week and down so far the next, but I think they’ll be too strong for the Premier League newcomers.

Scott 0-2  Jono 0-1

Southampton v Burnley

Southampton have managed to form once again into a very efficient outfit despite the loss of some big players and another change in manager. Burnley are just the same as they were before in the Premier League. They will make it hard for you to win, but lacking in real quality. I think this will be a comfortable win for the Saints.

Scott 2-0  Jono 2-0

(L-R) coach Jurgen Klopp of Borussia Dortmund, coach Jose Mourinho of Real Madrid during the UEFA Champions League match between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid on April 24, 2013 at the Signal Iduna Park stadium in Dortmund, Germany.(Photo by VI Images via Getty Images)
(L-R) coach Jurgen Klopp of Borussia Dortmund, coach Jose Mourinho of Real Madrid during the UEFA Champions League match between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid on April 24, 2013 at the Signal Iduna Park stadium in Dortmund, Germany.(Photo by VI Images via Getty Images) /

Liverpool v United

Its the event of the game-week. A free scoring Liverpool against a somewhat underwhelming United. Klopp v Mourinho. What could you not be looking forward to? It will be an interesting game and there will definitely be goals. United’s defence is better than Liverpool’s, but at the moment United don’t seem fluent going forward.

Scott 2-2  Jono 3-1

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Last Weeks Scores

Everton v Palace

Scott 2-1  Jono 2-1   Actual 1-1

Swansea v Liverpool

Scott 0-3    Jono 1-4   Actual 1-2

Hull v Chelsea

Scott 0-2   Jono  1-2   Actual 2-0

Sunderland v West Brom

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Scott 2-1   Jono 1-1    Actual 1-1

Watford v Bournemouth

Scott 1-1    Jono 2-0   Actual 2-2

West Ham v Boro

Scott 2-0   Jono 2-1   Actual 1-1

United v Stoke

Scott 3-0   Jono 3-0   Actual 1-1

Leicester v Southampton

Scott 2-2   Jono 2-2   Actual 0-0

Spurs v City

Scott 1-2   Jono 1-4   Actual 2-0

Burnley v Arsenal

Scott 0-2   Jono 0-2  Actual 0-1