Hello people. Welcome to week 15 round of matches in the English Premier League. There was plenty of goals in the last round of matches, especially the games played on Saturday. 8 of the 10 matches ended with over 1.5 goals.
The surprise game in terms of goals was the London derby between Tottenham and Chelsea, which ended goalless. Hopefully, this round of matches will be even more exciting and produce goals aplenty, so let’s go!
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Stoke 0:2 Man City
We start at the Britannia Stadium where Stoke City will be looking to bounce back after the unexpected defeat to the Black Cats at Sunderland. They will be missing Ryan Shawcross, who’s red card contributed to the loss in that game. Games involving Stoke have seen just 25 goals so far this season, fewer than any other team in the Premier League.
Visitors and current table toppers, Manchester City on the other hand got their Premier League title challenge back on track with a win over Southampton, after that astounding defeat at home to Liverpool the other week. Their new signings have been proving to be very good acquisitions, particularly Kevin de Bruyne and Raheem Sterling.
For their head to head to head record, City have dominated. In their last 10 meetings, Stoke have won just 1, Man City have won 6, with 3 draws between them. That Stoke win however came last season away at the Etihad and Stoke boss, Mark Hughes, who was former Man City boss will be looking to repeat that at home this time.
My verdict on this game? Man City will find it tough but will find a way through. City win 0:2
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Man Utd 1:1 West Ham
Next, we move on to Old Trafford, where title hopefuls Manchester United will be trading tackles with giant slayers West Ham. West have scraped maximum points off the traditional top teams this season, beating Arsenal at the Emirates, Liverpool at Anfield, Man City at the Etihad and Chelsea at the Boleyn Ground. They will now be seeking to make this a perfect 5 with a win at Old Trafford!
For Man United, who conceded from open play in the Premier League after 545 minutes, they continue their steady form in their quest for Premier League glory, but they will be wary of the giant slayers they face in The Hammers. The Red Devils have been cautious and labeled boring by their fans, but they’ve been solid, hence their lean goals conceded.
On a Premier League head to head basis, this is not a worthy contest for Man United. In their last 12 league meetings, West Ham have won 1, drawn 2 and lost 9.
My verdict on this game, Man United will be well prepared for West Ham’s giant killing exploits and respond appropriately. West Ham will have conviction based on their past results against other top teams. I therefore see a score draw 1:1!
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Chelsea 2:1 Bournemouth
Finally, we move to Stamford Bridge where the Blues welcome the Cherries from Bournemouth.
The Blues were able to hold Liverpool to a goalless draw at White Hart lane over the weekend, which saw them keep their third consecutive clean sheet in all competitions.
However that was just the 2nd clean sheet after 14 games in the premier league this season, winning only 4 of those games. The Blues have now gone 5 successive EPL away matches without a win, losing 3 and drawing 2.
Bournemouth on the other hand were involved in a frenetic match against Everton, snatching a point from Everton in a match that ended 3:3.
That spirit shown against Everton will be required against Chelsea this weekend against a team hoping to have turned the corner.
There is not much they have on head to head, but Chelsea will be hoping to repair their much damaged reputation by putting in a match-winning reputation.
My verdict: Tight Chelsea win: 2:1
Others:
Stoke 0:2 Man CityArsenal 2:1 SunderlandMan United 1:1 West HamSouthampton 2:0 Aston VillaWatford 2:1 NorwichSwansea 2:2 Leicester CityWest Brom 1:2 TottenhamChelsea 2:1 BournemouthNewcastle 0:2 LiverpoolEverton 1:0 Crystal Palace
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