Premier League 21/22: Matchday Six predictions

This season, the team's predictions will be available in weekly articles and they'll be in competition with a league too!

Read our pundits predictions below

Chelsea v Man City - Saturday, 25th September - 12:30pm

Thomas Tuchel has a 100% record against Pep Guardiola as Chelsea boss including in the 2021 UCL final

Chris Coughlin

The Challengers versus the Champions and I think, for many, the challengers are the favourites going into this one. Chelsea have been superb all over the pitch this campaign and Manchester City's failure to buy a striker in the summer was highlighted in their draw against Southampton last week. The Blues look ridiculously good at the back and another clean sheet wouldn't surprise me at all.

Prediction: 2-0

Ryan Kirk: 1-0

Joe Richardson: 2-0

Chris Stott: 2-0

Harry Reynolds: 1-0

Man United v Aston Villa - Saturday, 25th September - 12:30pm

Ronaldo has four goals in three games since returning to Old Trafford

Chris Stott

United have had a dramatic week. Luckily they where on the right side of a crazy ending at the London Stadium otherwise the cup defeat by West Ham would've equalled a disastrous week after defeat in Europe as well. United must win here to silence the doubters after the latest bid for a trophy fell at the first hurdle. Villa were brilliant in the 2nd half vs Everton and they have the weapons to cause United issues. I could see Villa taking a surprise lead but United with their attacking talent should be able to battle back.

Prediction: 2-1

Harry Reynolds

Cristiano Ronaldo is guaranteeing goals for the home side, and I don’t expect that to change in this game. United were awful in midweek against West Ham, but with their first choice XI returning they should just about get past Villa, who were electric in their 3-0 win against Everton.

Prediction: 2-1

Chris Coughlin: 3-1

Ryan Kirk: 2-1

Joe Richardson: 2-1

Everton v Norwich - Saturday, 25th September - 3pm

Chris Coughlin

It's been a tough week for Evertonians after a first league defeat of the season followed by an EFL Cup exit after a penalty shootout loss to QPR. Norwich, however, provide arguably the perfect opportunity for the Blues to get back to winning ways with the Canaries having lost their last 15 Premier League games. Norwich won on their last trip to Goodison Park but, even against an Everton side with injury problems, I'd don't expect them to repeat that result here.

Prediction: 1-0

Ryan Kirk: 2-0

Joe Richardson: 1-0

Chris Stott: 3-0

Harry Reynolds: 1-0

Leeds v West Ham - Saturday, 25th September - 3pm

Harry Reynolds

This is going to be very tough for Leeds, missing a number of key players including Patrick Bamford, while Raphinha and Luke Ayling are both doubts. The visitors will welcome back Michail Antonio, and they’re proving a very tough side under David Moyes, so I fancy a repeat of the result from last season.

Predictions: 1-2

Chris Coughlin: 0-2

Ryan Kirk: 1-1

Joe Richardson: 0-3

Chris Stott: 1-1

Leicester v Burnley - Saturday, 25th September - 3pm

Chris Coughlin

This has been a testing week or so for Brendan Rodgers' side with defeats to Man City and Brighton either side of surrendering a 2-0 lead against Napoli in the Europa League. I think they'll get three points this weekend, however, against a winless Burnley who look all over the shop at the minute.

Prediction: 2-0

Ryan Kirk: 2-0

Joe Richardson: 2-0

Chris Stott: 2-0

Harry Reynolds: 1-0

Watford v Newcastle - Saturday, 25th September - 3pm

Chris Coughlin

This is a battle between two very exciting talents - Ismaila Sarr and Allan Saint-Maximin. Both were on the scoresheet for their sides last week at crucial times and you have to imagine that if either side to emerge victorious here, they will have to step up in a game that could easily be classed as a relegation six-pointer.

Prediction: 2-1

Ryan Kirk: 3-1

Joe Richardson: 2-1

Chris Stott: 1-1

Harry Reynolds: 2-1

Brentford v Liverpool - Saturday, 25th September - 5:30pm

Brentford & Liverpool last met in 1989 in the FA Cup when the Bees were a third division side

Chris Stott

Brentford have been one of my teams of the season so far. They've adapted so well and looked like a seasoned top flight side vs Wolves. In Toney and Mbuemo they have a front two that will cause problems for Liverpool. But the Reds have looked very accomplished so far with Salah in great form. The home crowd will add to the challenge for the title contenders but despite a very tough task in my view, Klopp's men will take a narrow win.

Prediction: 1-2

Chris Coughlin: 1-2

Ryan Kirk: 0-1

Joe Richardson: 1-3

Harry Reynolds: 1-3

Southampton v Wolves - Sunday, 26th September - 2pm

Harry Reynolds

Wolves look to be in big trouble this season. They’ve lost games they’ve played well in, which is never a good sign, and Brentford totally outplayed them at Molineux last Saturday. Bruno Lage was a big risk and it’s not paying off as things stand. Southampton, on the other hand, were arguably unlucky to not come away with three points from the Etihad against the champions, and although they haven’t won yet I think they’ll hit their stride here.

Prediction: 1-0

Chris Coughlin: 1-0

Ryan Kirk: 1-1

Joe Richardson: 2-0

Chris Stott: 2-1

Arsenal v Tottenham - Sunday, 26th September - 4:30pm

Harry Reynolds

In previous seasons this fixture has promised goals - I don’t think anybody should be expecting that here. Mikel Arteta and Nuno Espírito Santo are both managers who would prefer to keep things tight than open their opponents up. Arsenal have just two goals in the league in five games, while Spurs have been tonked 3-0 in consecutive games. I’m anticipating a stalemate.

Prediction: 0-0

Chris Coughlin: 1-1

Ryan Kirk: 2-2

Joe Richardson: 1-1

Chris Stott: 1-0

Crystal Palace v Brighton - Monday, 27th September - 8pm

Chris Coughlin

A unique rivalry takes centre stage on Monday night at Selhurst Park. It's a 46 mile trip between the two stadiums but they doesn't take anything away from the passion when these side's meet. Palace have looked good at times under Patrick Vieira and had their chances in their 3-0 loss to Liverpool. Brighton are flying high however after their best Premier League start and I'm backing them to make it five wins out of six.

Prediction: 0-2

Ryan Kirk: 1-1

Joe Richardson: 1-1

Chris Stott: 1-1

Harry Reynolds: 0-2

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