England Round 15
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Wolverhampton vs Liverpool Preview:
Possible starting lineups:
Wolverhampton:
Sa; Kilman, Coady, Saiss; Semedo, Neves, Moutinho, Ait Nouri; Traore, Jimenez, Hwang
Liverpool:
Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson; Henderson, Fabinho, Thiago; Salah, Jota, Mane
Wolverhampton will be looking to continue their unbeaten series to four matches when they welcome Liverpool to Molineux. The hosts are currently sixth on the table, having picked up 21 points from 14 matches. A victory here could see them entering the battle for the Champions League spots. New manager Bruno Lage, who replaced long-term Nuno Espirito Santo, is doing a very good job and the fans are satisfied. As I already wrote, the Wanderers are in solid form. They are unbeaten on the last three league matches, winning one and drawing the remaining two. What is more important, they haven't conceded a single goal on the mentioned three games. The Wolves beat West Ham 1:0 thanks to goal scored by Raul Jimenez before hour-mark. Next, they played a goalless draw with Norwich City and Burnley. Three clean sheets have to be respected, but at the same time the strikers were far from their best. Wolves have scored 12 goals on 14 matches in the Premier League, less than one per game. For this match Bruno Lage has several players unavailable. Willy Boly, Jonny, Hugo Bueno, Yerson Mosquera and Pedro Neto are all out injured, while Fernando Marcal is COVID-19 positive. Daniel Podence, who was also positive, could return from coronavirus in time to feature in this match. On the positive note, Ruben Neves is back from suspension.
Liverpool sit on the third place, behind Manchester City and leaders Chelsea. The Reds are in very good form, they won the last three matches in the Premier League. They have secured three high victories against Arsenal, Southampton and Everton. What is more important, Klopp's men have scored four goals on each of those three fixtures. Sadio Mane, Diogo Jota, Mohamed Salah and Minamino were scorers against the Gunners, while Jota (twice), Thiago Alcantara and Virgil van Dijk found the back of the net against the Saints. On Wednesday Liverpool outplayed the city rivals Everton and won 4:1. Captain Jordan Henderson scored the opener after nine minutes before setting Mohamed Salah clear to beat Pickford 10 minutes later. When it looked like the match winner is decided, Everton managed to score for 2:1. Demarai Gray found the back of the net after Richarlison's fantastic pass. That was the result after the first 45 minutes. Everton fans were hoping the Toffees could turn out the result, but Seamus Coleman's big mistake allowed Salah to score his second goal in the 64th minute. Finally, Diogo Jota netted the fourth thanks to Andrew Robertson's pass with 11 minutes left. The atmosphere in the squad is excellent, while the players confidence is high. The injury situation is improving, though Curtis Jones, Roberto Firmino and Harvey Elliot remain sidelined. Naby Keita and Joe Gomez are both set to return to training from injuries next week, but this game will come too soon for them.
Wolverhampton vs Liverpool Prediction:
This is a match between the current best defense and best attack. Wolverhampton haven't conceded a single goal on the last three games, while Liverpool have scored 12 times in the same period. It is not easy to predict the outcome of this match, but I think there could be goals on both sides. It will be a miracle if the Wolves defenders prevent Liverpool from scoring. At the same time, the Reds defense isn't at highest level. They conceded six times on the last five league matches. I think the hosts could score too.
Wolverhampton vs Liverpool Pick: Both teams to score - Yes @ 1.90 with Bwin
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Watford
It is surprising that they defeat Manchester United at 4-1. But then they still play poorly, suffering a two-match losing streak. They focus more on offensive after Claudio Ranieri takes charge of them. There are several players have been suspend due to injuries such as Ismaila Sarr, Julio Nicolas Nkoulou Ndoubena, which weakens them.
Manchester City
They are in a tough period because a few players of Man City are suspend due to injuries and yellow cards. But they still play well in recent games, getting a six-match winning streak thanks to their deep bench. They are sitting in the second place in League table now, with only one point away from the first, Chelsea.
Verdict:
There is a gap between Watford and Manchester City. Watford are the newly-promoted this season. Their objective of this season is to avoid relegation. Instead, Manchester City are the favourites to win the title. So Manchester City have the tendency to win in upcoming game.
My prediction: 0-3, 0-4
It is surprising that they defeat Manchester United at 4-1. But then they still play poorly, suffering a two-match losing streak. They focus more on offensive after Claudio Ranieri takes charge of them. There are several players have been suspend due to injuries such as Ismaila Sarr, Julio Nicolas Nkoulou Ndoubena, which weakens them.
Manchester City
They are in a tough period because a few players of Man City are suspend due to injuries and yellow cards. But they still play well in recent games, getting a six-match winning streak thanks to their deep bench. They are sitting in the second place in League table now, with only one point away from the first, Chelsea.
Verdict:
There is a gap between Watford and Manchester City. Watford are the newly-promoted this season. Their objective of this season is to avoid relegation. Instead, Manchester City are the favourites to win the title. So Manchester City have the tendency to win in upcoming game.
My prediction: 0-3, 0-4
Manchester United vs. Crystal Palace Preview:
Possible starting lineups:
Manchester United:
De Gea; Dalot, Lindelof, Maguire, Telles; McTominay, Fred; Sancho, Fernandes, Rashford; Ronaldo
Crystal Palace:
Guaita; Tomkins, Andersen, Guehi, Mitchell; Gallagher, Milivojevic, Kouyate; Ayew, Benteke, Zaha
Manchester United welcome Crystal Palace to Old Trafford looking for another home victory. For the first time they will be managed by the new coach Ralf Rangnick. The German tactician watched the Thursday's victory against Arsenal, but now he will lead the team from the bench. Due to work permit reasons, Rangnick wasn't able to take the managerial role so far. But now he received the papers and will take full control. His players' will try to secure back-to-back wins in the Premier League for the first time since the middle of September. United are sharing the seventh place with Wolverhampton as both teams have 21 points from 14 matches. The Red Devils were awful in the last few weeks. They suffered three very painful defeats in that period - 5:0 from arch-rivals Liverpool at Old Trafford, 2:0 from Manchester City and 4:1 from Watford. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer paid the prize for the poor results and he was sacked, while his assistant Michael Carrick lead the team as temporary solution. His results were excellent - a 2:0 win against Villarreal in the Champions League, an 1:1 draw with leaders Chelsea at Stamford Bridge and a 3:2 win over Arsenal. Many fans are joking Carrick should be the new manager. However, the hosts have some injured players. Raphael Varane and Paul Pogba are definitely sidelined through injury, while Edinson Cavani and Luke Shaw remain major doubts for this match. Aaron Wan-Bissaka missed out against Arsenal due to a hand injury and he is rated as doubtful. Nemanja Matic was also absent against the Gunners due to a hamstring problem and is unlikely to return. United will play against Young Boys in the Champions League next week, but this match is a priority.
Crystal Palace are on the 11th place in the Premier League table with 16 points. They have won three, drawn seven and lost four matches in the Premier League. Only the top three teams - Chelsea, Manchester City and Liverpool, plus Brighton & Hove Albion have lost fewer league games this season. I think this is a solid result as their ambitions are not too high. Manchester City and Tottenham are between the Palace's victims. However, they had suffered two defeats in the last two matches. First defeat came at home, from Aston Villa. The Eagles lost 2:1 with Marc Guehi scoring the only goal deep into the stoppage time. In the last round Palace suffered a narrow 1:0 defeat at Leeds United. It is clear these two defeats spoiled the atmosphere in the squad. At the same time, the players confidence isn't high as previously. To be worse, Vieira has some injury and suspension worries ahead of this match. James McArthur and Nathan Ferguson remain out injured, while Joel Ward will serve a ban. On the positive note, Joachim Andersen has recovered from a hamstring injury and could be available for selection. Christian Benteke and Luka Milivojevic both started on the bench against Leeds last time out, so it is expected to be in the starting eleven for this match.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace Prediction:
There is no question that Rangnick will be expected to secure a top-four finish this term. Everything else will be considered as failure. The German coach is surely feeling a big pressure. Crystal Palace are out of form, but they know how to upset the favorites. The Eagles have actually not lost to Manchester United at Old Trafford since September 2017, winning two and drawing one of their last three matches. I think they are able to score, at least.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace Pick: Both teams to score - Yes @ 1.85 with Pinnacle
Everton vs Arsenal Preview:
Possible starting lineups:
Everton:
Pickford; Coleman, Godfrey, Keane, Digne; Townsend, Doucoure, Allan, Gordon; Gray; Richarlison
Arsenal:
Ramsdale; Tomiyasu, White, Gabriel, Tavares; Partey, Lokonga; Saka, Odegaard, Smith Rowe; Aubameyang
Everton welcome Arsenal to Goodison Park on Monday night in the last match of the round. The Toffees are on the 16th place with 15 points, just five away from the relegation zone. Manager Rafa Benitez is under huge pressure, as well as the players. The actual form is poor, Everton have three defeats in the last three matches in the Premier League. They have a tough schedule as the defeats came from Manchester City, Brentford and Liverpool, but that's not an excuse. Everton have scored just one goal, while conceded eight on the mentioned three Premier League. Key striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin is constantly struggling with injuries and this is a big problem. He won't play here as continues to recover from a thigh injury. Tom Davies will also miss out the match, as well as Salomon Rondon. The last sustained a hamstring injury in the Merseyside derby. Andre Gomes and Yerry Mina are rated as doubtful with very slim chances of making the squad on Monday. On the positive note, Mason Holgate is available after serving the suspension. Alex Iwobi or Anthony Gordon should benefit from Rondon's absence this week.
Arsenal are in mixed form, they have four victories and two defeats on the last six matches in the Premier League. The Gunners currently have 23 points and sit on the seventh place. Arsenal managed to beat Aston Villa, Leicester City, Watford and Newcastle, while lost to Liverpool and Manchester United. It is always a problem when losing, however it is not a shame to lose at Anfield. But it is a problem when You lost 4:0 and goalkeeper Ramsdale is the best player. The defeat at Old Trafford was narrow, but at same time painful. Emile Smith Rowe scored a freak goal and gave his team an 1:0 advantage. United then netted twice, but Martin Odegaard immediately equalized. Nevertheless, Bruno Fernandes scored the third goal for Manchester and Arteta's young guns left the derby empty-handed. Arsenal are at risk of losing three away games in the Premier League for the first time since February 2019. More important, the defeat will affect their chances for Top-4 finish. Arteta should be aware the fans are expecting to see Champions League football next season. The Spaniard has some additional worries as some players are struggling with injuries. Sead Kolasinac and Granit Xhaka are definitely sidelined, while Emile Smith Rowe is doubtful with discomfort. Second-choice goalkeeper Bernd Leno is also a doubt due to a groin strain, but he was not expected tp start either way.
Everton vs Arsenal Prediction:
Everton won both Premier League matches against Arsenal last season. The Toffees have not won three in a row against the Gunners in league competition since April 1986. I think Arsenal will win this match. Everton are out of form and the players confidence is low. Arsenal have lost the previous two away matches, but Liverpool and Manchester United are much stronger than Everton.
Everton vs Arsenal Pick: Arsenal to win @ 2.18 with Unibet