Gray and Keys: EPL predictions - Week 10

Manchester United v Manchester City

Andy Gray:  Manchester City couldn’t go into this game in better spirits. They may not have been too convincing in midweek against Sevilla but they got the job done and their Champions League hopes have been totally transformed.

They have also scored 11 goals in their last two league games, so even without the injured Sergio Aguero and David Silva they will be super confident going into this game.

Having said all that, I think the fact this game is at Old Trafford will be decisive so although Man City look the better side and should win I think they might have to settle for a point. 1-1.

Richard Keys: There is talk of Vincent Kompany coming back into the City side after his injury but frankly I don’t think it will make the slightest bit of difference.

Nicolas Otamendi and Eliaquim Mangala have done well in his absence, so whether he plays or not is irrelevant, particularly as United don’t have much up front worth worrying about.

Wayne Rooney still isn’t firing on all cylinders, Bastian Schweinsteiger is unlikely to score, Morgan Schneiderlin is inconsistent and although Martial might produce something they haven’t got enough firepower for a game like this. 1-3.

Liverpool v Southampton

AG: Jurgen Klopp hasn’t had too much to shout about after two games and two draws. They did OK against Tottenham last week but they couldn’t break down the ten men of Rubin Kazan in the Europa League, so Klopp has got more questions than answers at the moment.

In their last eight games, Liverpool have drawn seven of them after ninety minutes but they are at home and they need a lift, 1-0.

RK: I said last week things weren’t going to change overnight just because Klopp had walked through the door and there are a lot of players in the team which just aren’t good enough. If Southampton get stuck into them, they can get a point here. 1-1.

Arsenal v Everton

AG: Everton need to play better than they did against United last week when they were particularly poor. They have a good away record and although they have some injuries, Arsenal have depth of squad and I can see them winning this 2-1.

RK: I was hugely disappointed by Everton last week and I can’t see they will bother Arsenal, who will be on a high after their Champions League win in midweek. There is no Aaron Ramsey but the Gunners can cope with that. 2-0.

West Ham v Chelsea

AG: Chelsea are looking a lot better, so I expect to see their confidence grow. They need to start dominating games again and although the Hammers have done well on the road they tend to struggle a bit at home. 1-2.

RK: Things are plainly not right at Chelsea but they gave themselves a platform to build on with that win against Villa last week. West Ham have started well but I wonder if they can keep it going. 1-2.

Aston Villa v Swansea

AG: Both managers are under severe pressure. Villa’s only win in the Premier League came on the opening day and since then they have struggled. Tim Sherwood is desperate for a win and because of that I think Villa will deliver. 2-1.

RK: I am a bit surprised Monk is under pressure because he has done well for Swansea but if Villa don’t win this then Tim will be in real trouble. Frankly, they are both as bad as each other so I’ll say 1-1.

Leicester v Crystal Palace

AG: Two teams doing so much better than anyone thought. Palace will be disappointed that they lost to West Ham at home last week but Dwight Gayle’s sending off played a huge part in that defeat. However, Leicester have proved they are extremely difficult to beat so I am going for an ambitious 2-2.

RK: Leicester are just incredible in the way they keep fighting back from 2-0 down. Palace are in a run that suggests they are not as good as we thought they might be and with Jamie Vardy scoring the way he is, Leicester should win this 2-0.

Norwich v West Brom

AG: Tony Pulis needs some good results and will be looking for a back-to-back win after they beat Sunderland last week. They will probably sit back and strike on the counter-attack and I think those tactics can work. 0-2.

RK: Norwich will want to play, West Brom won’t and will be happy to sit back and frustrate the opposition. Norwich need a win because the wheels have come off a little bit and they will get it. 1-0.

Stoke v Watford

AG: The quality Stoke have got is beginning to tell and although this is not exactly a home banker, I think they should beat a Watford side that is beginning to find life tough in the Premier League. 3-1.

RK: Stoke are on a great little run, winning four on the trot and with all due respect to Watford, who can be stubborn, I can’t see them getting anything from this. 2-0.

Sunderland v Newcastle

AG: Newcastle will bounce into this game feeling great after scoring six last week, but Sam Allardyce needs a good result to get himself accepted by the home fans and I think he will get it. 2-1.

RK: Beaten 6-1 and then they win 6-2 – it just about sums up the unpredictability of Newcastle. This is a huge match for Allardyce and Sunderland but I am not sure they have enough to win it. 1-1.

Bournemouth v Tottenham

AG: Spurs need to find a way to get Harry Kane scoring again but they are too good for the Cherries, 1-3.

RK: Spurs could and should have done more against Liverpool last week but Bournemouth won’t trouble them. 0-2.