Manchester City v Everton
City of Manchester Stadium
05-10-2013 @ 12.45 UK
Manchester City(4-4-2): Hart; Zabaleta, Nastasic, Kompany, Kolarov; Navas, Touré, Fernandinho, Nasri; Aguero, Negredo.
Injuries: Demichelis (Knee). Doubts: None. Bans: None.
Everton (4-3-3): Howard; Coleman, Jagielka, Distin, Baines; Barkley, Barry, Gibson; Naismith, Lukaku, Mirallas.
Injuries: None. Doubts: Alcaraz (Lack of match fitness), Koné (Knee), Pienaar (Muscle). Bans: None.
The Manchester City players will have a mid-week match against Bayern Munich in their legs, but that should not keep them from getting a good result against Everton on Saturday. That said The Toffees have played well so far this season and is at the moment 4th in the Premier League. There is no doubt that both teams have everything to play for in this match, and we will Romelu Lukaka will be eager to add to his goal account. However, Manchester City playing at their best will be a tough job for Everton why I believe this match will end in a win for the home side.
Liverpool v Crystal Palace
Anfield Road
05-10-2013 @ 15.00 UK
Liverpool (3-4-1-2): Mignolet; Touré, Agger, Sakho; Henderson, Lucas, Gerrard, Enrique; Moses; Suárez, Sturridge.
Injuries: Allen (Hamstring), Cissokho (Ankle), Coates (Knee), Coutinho (Shoulder), Johnson (Ankle). Doubts: None. Bans: None.
Crystal Palace (4-3-3): Speroni; Ward, Gabbidon, Mariappa, Moxey; Dikgacoi, Bannan, Jedinak; Puncheon, Chamakh, Jerome.
Injuries: Bolasie (Hamstring), Delaney (Ankle), Hunt (Ankle), Murray (Knee), Williams (Ankle). Doubts: McCarthy (Lack of match fitness). Bans: None.
It will be a hard challenge for Crystal Palace when they clash with Liverpool on Anfield Road. The Liverpool attack has become even stronger after Luis Suarez has returned from his ban, and together with Daniel Sturridge the Palace defends can run into some serious problems. Crystal Palace have had a hard time in their first Premier League matches, and the many injured players, at the moment, does not ease the task for Ian Holloway. This match only has one winner, and that is Liverpool.
Hull v Aston Villa
Kingston Communications Stadium
05-10-2013 @ 15.00 UK
Hull (4-4-1-1): McGregor; Rosenior, Faye, Davies, Figueroa; Elmohamady, Huddlestone, Livermore, Meyler; Aluko; Graham.
Injuries: Brady (Hernia), Koren (Foot). Doubts: None. Bans: None.
Aston Villa (4-3-3): Guzan; Bacuna, Clark, Vlaar, Luna; Westwood, El Ahmadi, Delph; Weimann, Kozák, Agbonlahor.
Injuries: Benteke (Hip), N'Zogbia (Achilles), Okore (Knee). Doubts: Agbonlahor (Knock), Weimann (Knock), Westwood (Thigh). Bans: None.
Hull finds themselves 8th in the Premier League after the first 6 matches, and can be well satisfied with their start of the season. Just like Hull, Aston Villa is in the top ten early in the season, but will have to do without the team's top scorer Christian Benteke for this match. The Belgian forward is out with a hip injury and will probably be replaced by Kozák or Helenius. However, this might not make any difference as the two teams look's much equal at the moment. This match could end with a small victory for Hull or a goalless draw.
Fulham v Stoke
Craven Cottage
05-10-2013 @ 15.00 UK
Fulham (4-2-3-1): Stockdale; Riether, Amorebieta, Hangeland, Richardson; Sidwell, Parker; Ruiz, Berbatov, Kacanilik; Bent.
Injuries: Briggs (Hernia), Dejagah (Calf), Stekelenburg (Shoulder). Doubts: Hughes (Thigh), Parker (Calf).
Stoke (4-4-1-1): Begovic; Cameron, Shawcross, Huth, Pieters; Walters, Wilson, N'Zonzi, Arnautovic; Adam; Jones.
Injuries: Muniesa (Groin). Doubts: Etherington (Head). Bans: None.
Fulham is still struggling in the bottom of the table after last week's loss to Cardiff, and they are in desperate need for a win to turn the table. Meanwhile, The Potters from Stoke lost against Norwich last week and needs 3 points to keep distance to the relegation battle. However, it is still early in the season, but none of the team wishes to be stuck in the lower part of the table when October ends. Fulham still haven't won at home this season, why Stoke in my opinion are favorites for the win on Saturday.
Cardiff v Newcastle United
Ninian Park
05-10-2013 @ 15.00 UK
Cardiff (4-3-3): Marshall; Théophile-Catherine, Caulker, Turner, Taylor; Gunnarsson, Medel, Kim Bo-Young; Odemwingie, Campbell, Whittingham.
Injuries: Cornelius (Ankle). Doubts: None. Bans: None.
Newcastle United (4-3-3): Krul; Debuchy, Coloccini, Yanga-Mbiwa, Santon; Anita, Sissoko, Cabaye; Ben Arfa, Cissé, Remy.
Injuries: Gutiérrez (Hamstring), R Taylor (Knee), S Taylor (Hamstring), Ameobi (Knock). Bans: None.
Just like Swansea did in their first season, Cardiff have played well in the Premier League and made some surprising results. The next opponent is Newcastle looked as they had found their old level until last week when they lost 2-3 to Hull. Both teams will probably start in a 4-3-3 formation with some very strong attacks. Despite having players as Ben Arfa, Cissé and Remy in the front Newcastle attack, however, seems to lack some confidence while Cardiff's Campbell is showing great form.
Sunderland v Manchester United
Stadium of Light
05-10-2013 @ 17.30 UK
Sunderland (4-4-1-1): Westwood; Gardner, O'Shea, Cuéllar, Colback; Johnson, Cattermole, Ki, Giaccherini; Larsson; Altidore.
Injuries: Bardsley (Foot), Brown (Calf), Fletcher (Shoulder). Doubts: Dossena (Thigh). Bans: None.
Manchester United (4-2-3-1): De Gea; Jones, Vidic, Ferdinand, Evra; Fellaini, Carrick; Valencia, Rooney, Young; van Persie.
Injuries: Fletcher (Illness), Keane (Knee). Doubts: Cleverley (Knock). Bans: None.
Manchester United denies they are in a crisis, but with a bad result against Sunderland there can be no doubt. The champions are currently 12th in the Premier League before meeting Sunderland who is still looking for a new manager. There is no doubt that the moral in both squads is low, but if Manchester United manages to get a good result in the Champions League tonight, it might just be enough to get them back on track.
Norwich v Chelsea
Carrow Road
06-10-2013 @ 13.30 UK
Norwich (4-4-1-1): Ruddy; Martin, Bassong, Turner, Olsson; Snodgrass, Tettey, Howson, Redmond; Fer; van Wolfswinkel.
Injuries: Bennett (Knee). Doubts: Bassong (Hamstring), Garrido (Thigh), Redmond (Thigh). Bans: None.
Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Cech; Ivanovic, Terry, Cahill, Cole; Ramires, Lampard; Mata, Oscar, Hazard; Eto'o.
Injuries: Kalas (Leg). Doubts: None. Bans: Torres.
After two games without victory, Norwich managed to take 3 points with them against Stoke last week. This week Chelsea is the opponent at Carrow Road, in a match where the Londoners are huge favorites. The Blue army won in Bucharest on Tuesday and find themselves 5th in the Premier League before this match. The fact that a win can bring them back in top 3 should be enough for Mourinho's men.
Southampton v Swansea
Friends Provident St Mary Stadium
06-10-2013 @ 13.30 UK
Southampton (4-2-3-1): Boruc; Clyne, Fonte, Lovren, Shaw; Schneiderlin, Wanyama; Lallana, Osvaldo, Davis; Lambert.
Injuries: None. Doubts: None. Bans: None.
Swansea (4-4-1-1): Vorm; Rangel, Amat, Chico, Davies; Dyer, Cañas, Shelvey, Routledge; De Guzmán; Michu.
Injuries: Hernández (Hamstring), Tate (Hamstring). Doubts: Rangel (Ankle), Williams (Ankle). Bans: None.
Southampton outplayed Crystal Palace last week while Swansea seemed to have control over Arsenal, but ended up loosing 0-2 to the Gunners. Now, the two teams meet in a match that historically will end in a draw. The last two meetings between the two sides ended in a 0-0 and 1-1 draw, and this match could well go the same way.
West Bromwich v Arsenal
The Hawthorns
06-10-2013 @ 16.00 UK
West Bromwich (4-2-3-1): Myhill; Jones, McAuley, Olsson, Ridgewell; Yacob, Mulumbu; Amalfitano, Sessegnon, Sinclair; Anelka.
Injuries: Brunt (Groin), Foster (Foot), Vydra (Hamstring). Doubts: Anelka (Knock), Morrison (Knock), Sinclair (Hamstring), Thorne (Lack of match fitness). Bans: None.
Arsenal (4-2-3-1): Szczesny; Sagna, Koscielny, Mertesacker, Gibbs; Arteta, Ramsey; Rosicky, Ozil, Wilshere; Giroud.
Injuries: Cazorla (Ankle), Diaby (Knee), Oxlade-Chamberlain (Knee), Podolski (Hamstring), Sanogo (Back), Walcott (Pelvic), Zelalem (Knock). Doubts: None. Bans: None.
West Bromwich took a surprising victory against Manchester United last week, and are keen on delivering another one against Arsenal. However, the Gunners are in their best form for years and are full of confidence after Tuesday's win against Napoli. West Brom will have to play up to their best against this Arsenal team with Mesut Özil in top form. That said, they have the ability to tease the slow Gunners defens with their pace, but by the end of the day Arsenal is just that stronger at the moment.
Tottenham - West Ham
White Hart Lane
06-10-2013 @ 16.00 UK
Tottenham (4-2-3-1): Lloris; Walker, Dawson, Vertonghen, Rose; Dembélé, Paulinho; Townsend, Eriksen, Sigurdsson; Soldado.
Injuries: Adebayor (Personal reasons), Capoue (Ankle), Lennon (Foot). Doubts: Kaboul (Thigh), Rose (Ankle).
West Ham (4-3-3): Jääskeläinen; O'Brien, Tomkins, Reid, Rat; Morrison, Nolan, Noble; Diamé, Maiga, Jarvis.
Injuries: Carroll (Foot), Cole (Hamstring), Diarra (Knee). Doubts: None. Bans: None.
Tottenham is playing the season in good form and can make their way back to the 1st position in the Premier League with a win against West Ham. West Ham, on the other hand, needs a win to keep themselves away from the relegation line in the bottom of the league table. Christian Eriksen and Tottenham walks into this match as the favorites and are expected to get a good result against The Hammers, who on paper is the weakest team. There is no doubt in my mind; Tottenham wins.
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