Premier League 21/22: Matchday twenty four predictions

Newcastle v Everton - Tuesday, 8th February (7:45pm)

Joe Richardson

A must not lose for both, which brings me to a stalemate despite the attacking style both managers look to implement in their teams. They have a huge task to quickly strike a winning formula with such big changes in January. I don’t envy either boss and the jobs they do will make or break their managerial careers.

Prediction: 0-0

Harry Reynolds

There is a very different mood around Everton after the 4-1 thumping of Brentford in the FA Cup. Frank Lampard has made an immediate and transformed a dire, boring team into a genuine attacking threat, and you can see a clear game plan and tactics. I think this is a must-not-lose game for Everton, because they really risk being dragged into a relegation dogfight if Newcastle take all three points. I was a little underwhelmed with Newcastle’s signings and I don’t see them having the impact of dragging them to safely. I think Everton may just nick this with the new manager bounce.

Prediction: 1-2

Chris Stott: 1-1

Chris Coughlin: 1-1

Ryan Kirk: 2-2

West Ham v Watford - Tuesday, 8th February (7:45pm)

Ryan Kirk

In Watford's draw to Burnley, you saw what Roy Hogdson has been brought in to do - sure them up at the back. They had to survive a few close shaves but we'll see how big of a point it proves to be. As for West Ham, well, that squad know they survived one hell of a scare against Kidderminster. They didn't deserve to even make it to extra time but ultimately, the pressure heartbreakingly told for the non-league side. They'll need to up those levels considerably against Watford and I think they will.

Prediction: 2-0

Chris Stott: 2-0

Harry Reynolds: 1-0

Joe Richardson: 2-1

Chris Coughlin: 2-0

Burnley v Manchester Utd - - Tuesday, 8th February (8pm)

Harry Reynolds

The Ralf Rangnick experiment is not working out as had been hoped at Old Trafford. Realistically, this season will mark half a decade since they won a trophy, having been dumped out of the FA Cup by Middlesbrough. The football has not been free-flowing to say the least, and Burnley will make it difficult for them here. The Clarets have drawn their last two games 0-0, and I think they might secure the hat-trick.

Prediction: 0-0

Chris Stott: 0-1

Joe Richardson: 1-1

Chris Coughlin: 0-1

Ryan Kirk: 1-1

Manchester City v Brentford - Wednesday, 9th February (7:45pm)

Harry Reynolds

This might get ugly for the visitors, who’ve now last eight of their last 10 games following defeat at Everton on Saturday. Having played more games than any of the teams below them, they are hurtling into a relegation battle, and you would expect Man City to deal with them comfortably. They are pretty much unstoppable at the moment and should win the title again.

Prediction: 4-0

Chris Stott: 4-0

Joe Richardson: 3-0

Chris Coughlin: 4-0

Ryan Kirk: 4-0

Norwich v Crystal Palace - Wednesday, 9th February (7:45pm)

Chris Coughlin

I can see this being quite an open game. Norwich have quietly worked themselves into a bit of form under Dean Smith and the weekend win at Wolves in the FA Cup was impressive. Palace, meanwhile, also progressed in the cup as they comfortably dispatched Hartlepool but the defeat to Liverpool showed why they haven't been able to make as much progress in the league as they would've wanted to as they missed a host of chances. I'll go for the visitors to take the points here.

Prediction: 1-2

Chris Stott: 1-1

Harry Reynolds: 0-2

Joe Richardson: 1-0

Ryan Kirk: 1-1

Spurs v Southampton - Wednesday, 9th February (7:45pm)

Ryan Kirk

One week, Spurs are sensational and the next they're, well, not. It's tough to figure out where exactly Antonio Conte's side are at the moment but it was a very good win over Brighton in the cup. There's plenty to admire about Saints as well both in the league and in the cup. James Ward-Prowse scored a wonderful goal in the reverse fixture and he'll be key to Southampton's hopes once again, however, I'm expecting Kane and co to get the spoils.

Prediction: 2-1

Chris Stott: 2-1

Harry Reynolds: 3-1

Joe Richardson: 3-1

Chris Coughlin:

Ryan Kirk: 2-1

Aston Villa v Leeds - Wednesday, 9th February (8pm)

Chris Stott

Villa role on under Steven Gerrard. I was really impressed with their performance in the first half against Everton and they coped really well with the atmosphere to come away with a very good win. As for Leeds, it was a disastrous result against Newcastle with a Meslier howler to boot. They are still very much in the battle to avoid the drop. Their lack of a quality striker in the absence of Bamford is also a big concern. I'm going for a comfortable Villa win.

Prediction: 3-1

Harry Reynolds: 2-0

Joe Richardson: 2-0

Chris Coughlin: 2-0

Ryan Kirk: 2-1

Liverpool v Leicester - Thursday, 10th February (7:45pm)

Chris Coughlin

Liverpool have coped brilliantly without Mo Salah and Sadio Mane during their AFCON absence and will be hoping to welcome Salah back with a start in this one. It's also huge for the Reds to have Harvey Elliott back from injury as well as the exciting addition of Luis Diaz. Leicester, however, were left to wonder where it all went wrong against Nottingham Forest on Sunday as they were demolished by their midlands Championship rivals in the FA Cup. Brendan Rodgers hasn't had much luck at Anfield since leaving the Reds and I expect Klopp's side to avenge their pre New Year defeat at the King Power.

Prediction: 3-0

Chris Stott: 3-0

Harry Reynolds: 3-0

Joe Richardson: 3-0

Ryan Kirk: 3-1

Wolves v Arsenal - Thursday, 10th February (7:45pm)

Joe Richardson

Wolves really are putting together an excellent season and a return to Europe is a realistic possibility for Bruno Lage’s side. It’s difficult to know the reasons behind Arsenal’s recent slump, which amounts to no goals in four games in league and cup. I think the Gunners’ free flowing style will suit Wolves and I fancy them to bag a narrow win.

Prediction: 2-1

Chris Stott: 1-1

Harry Reynolds: 0-1

Chris Coughlin: 1-1

Ryan Kirk: 1-0

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