BeIN Sport’s Richard Keys and Andy Gray share their predictions for the Premier League weekend ahead, with Manchester United taking on Bournemouth and table-topping Leicester facing Chelsea.
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Bournemouth v Manchester United
AG: Louis van Gaal has another test on Saturday at Bournemouth who have been playing pretty well and will have to be respected. But United have to respond to the criticism that is following them around at the moment which is why I think they will win this. 0-1.
RK: I can’t see it getting any better for United. Bournemouth were terrific last week at Chelsea. Maybe their goal was offside but they were played well and they won’t be intimidated by United. 2-1.
Leicester v Chelsea
AG: I see shoots of revival at Chelsea but are they good enough to go to Leicester who are on top of the form table, and win? I shouldn’t back against Leicester I am going to. 1-2.
RK: Leicester are doing what United should be doing, playing with an exciting freshness but Chelsea are getting a little stronger. 1-1.
Man City v Swansea
AG: Having lost Garry Monk, Swansea’s players will be a bit down because they liked their boss and although City lost to Stoke last week, they had a brilliant result against Borussia Monchenglabach to finish top of their group, so they will be buoyant. 2-0.
RK: I’m not sure whether sacking Monk was the right decision but he has gone and Swansea need to find someone good to move things on again. City should win this easily. 2-0.
Aston Villa v Arsenal
AG: Arsenal, like City, will be full of confidence and although Villa are looking a little better I can’t see anything but a Gunners win. 1-2.
RK: Arsenal were superb against Olympiakos and those who have said that Olivier Giroud can’t cut it at the very highest level were proved wrong. I still think Arsenal are good enough to win the title. 1-2.
Liverpool v West Brom
AG: It’s tough to predict games like this at the moment because of the number of shock results we are seeing at the moment. West Brom’s away form is decent so it will be tight. 1-0.
RK: Jurgen Klopp has got Liverpool moving ahead but I think West Brom are good enough to score and hold on for a draw. 1-1.
Norwich v Everton
AG: Norwich are struggling for form and Everton, who should have beaten Palace last week after all the chances they created, are one of the form sides. 0-2.
RK: I agree. Everton who are now more direct than they have ever been and there is real belief about them at the minute. 0-3.
Crystal Palace v Southampton
AG: Apart from the hammering Palace gave to Newcastle they have struggled a bit at home. That will give Southampton hope. 2-2.
RK: To be sixth in the league is fantastic for Palace and we shouldn’t underestimate the job Alan Pardew has done there. Southampton look vulnerable to me. 2-1.
Sunderland v Watford
AG: I respect what Quique Sanchez Flores is doing at Watford but I think Sam Allardyce has done a good job at Sunderland so far and is good at grinding out results. 1-0.
RK: Watford have proved they can look after themselves and although you would expect Sunderland to win this I am going for a draw. 1-1.
Tottenham v Newcastle
AG: Although Newcastle gave themselves a lift last week I don’t think they are good enough to win at White Hart Lane. 3-1.
RK: The Toon were brilliant against Liverpool but the test now is whether they can follow it up. I don’t think they can. 2-0.
West Ham v Stoke
AG: Stoke had a great result against City last week and West Ham could have won at Old Trafford. I can’t separate them. 1-1.
RK: The Hammers are struggling and I think Slaven Bilic is scratching his head about what to do about it. Stoke are a good side and they will fancy this. 0-1.
