EPL Week 1 Predictions
Fulham (H) vs Arsenal (A)
Head to Head: Arsenal 20 wins Fulham 3 wins 5 draws
All Fulham's 3 wins have come at home against the Gunners.
Prediction: Arsenal to win 3-0.
Crystal Palace (H) vs Southampton (A)
Head to Head: Southampton 13 wins Crystal Palace 3 wins 6 draws
Prediction: Southampton were a relevation 2nd half of campaign under Ralph Hasenhüttl. Expect the Saints to carry on where they left off.
Prediction: 2-0 Saints
Liverpool (H) vs Leeds (A)
Head to Head: Liverpool 14 wins Leeds 6 wins 4 draws
An imposing home record for the Reds will break down Leeds Premiership party.
Prediction: 2-0 Reds
West Ham (H) vs Newcastle (A)
Head to Head: Newcastle 20 wins West Ham 13 wins 11 draws
Newcastle are notoriously bad in away games and Hammers have everything to prove to disgruntled supporters.
Prediction: 3-1 West Ham
West Brom (H) vs Leicester (A)
Head to Head: Leicester 4 wins West Bromwich 2 wins 2 draws
Tall order for the Baggies who limped home to 2nd in the Championship last year.
Prediction: 2-0 Leicester
Tottenham (H) vs Everton (A)
Head to Head: Tottenham 27 wins Everton 8 wins 21 draws
Toffees are slow starters usually and Spurs always start well. With a fully fit Kane firing, expect Spurs to be clinical.
Prediction: 1-0 Spurs
Sheffield Utd (H) vs Wolverhampton (A)
Head to Head: Blades 1 win 1 draw
A battle between two sides that surprised everyone last year with their defence & attack respectively. An even contest.
Prediction: 0-0 draw
Brighton (H) vs Chelsea (A)
Head to Head: Chelsea 5 wins 1 draw
An impressive first season for Frank Lampard and Chelsea have too much firepower for the Seagulls. This may be an ugly start to the season for Brighton.
Prediction: 5-0 Chelsea