THE FACTS When is Leeds Utd vs Brentford taking place? Leeds Utd vs Brentford will take place on Sunday 5th December 2021 at 14:00 (UK) Where is Leeds Utd vs Brentford taking place? Leeds Utd vs Brentford will take place at Elland Road in Leeds Where can I get tickets for Leeds Utd vs Brentford? Ticket information for Leeds Utd vs Brentford can be found on each club’s official website What TV channel is Leeds Utd vs Brentford on in the UK? Leeds Utd vs Brentford will not be televised live in the UK Where can I stream Leeds Utd vs Brentford in the UK? Leeds Utd vs Brentford cannot be streamed live in the UK THE LOWDOWN LEEDS UTD As it looked like their home clash against Crystal Palace was petering out into a draw, a VAR intervention following a Marc Guehi handball, gifted Leeds Utd all three points as talisman Raphinha slotted home the resulting penalty, lifting the Whites five points clear of the bottom three. Marcelo Bielsa is set to be afforded a double boost with both striker Patrick Bamford and defender Luke Ayling both standing a good chance of being available for selection against Brentford, whilst Pascal Struijk faces a late fitness test due to a hip problem. BRENTFORD Brentford had their moments against Tottenham this past Thursday but ultimately succumbed to defeat in North London, leaving them just a point above Leeds heading into this latest round of fixtures. The Bees remain without defender Kristoffer Ajer and goalkeeper David Raya, both important players to head coach Thomas Frank, who will also be unable to call upon Josh Dasilva, Julian Jeanvier, and Mathias Jorgensen. THE TEAM NEWS LEEDS UTD PREDICTED XI (4-1-4-1): Meslier; Dallas, Llorente, Cooper, Firpo; Phillips; Raphinha, Forshaw, Klich, James; Rodrigo UNAVAILABLE: Koch (Injured) QUESTIONABLE: Ayling (Injured), Bamford (Injured), Struijk (Injured) BRENTFORD PREDICTED XI (3-5-2): Fernandez; Goode, Jansson, Pinnock; Canos, Onyeka, Norgaard, Janelt, Henry; Mbeumo, Toney UNAVAILABLE: Jorgensen (Injured), Ajer (Injured), Dasilva (Injured), Jeanvier (Injured), Raya (Injured) QUESTIONABLE: THE PREDICTION This encounter may come down to which of these two teams are the fittest, with both having featured in tough midweek matches. However, Leeds Utd are set to benefit from having been afforded two days of extra rest compared to the visitors, who played only this past Thursday night. The hosts are notoriously a very fit side with Marcelo Bielsa’s notoriously tough training sessions standing them in good stead ahead of this game. Therefore, it would be no surprise if Leeds were to impose themselves on proceedings deeper and deeper into the piece, ultimately capitalising on any mental and/or physical fatigue shown by the visitors. Back Leeds Utd to accrue a second successive league victory, but consider doing so via the draw no bet market as Brentford are not an outfit to be underestimated. Tip: LEEDS UTD DRAW NO BET
THE FACTS When is West Ham vs Watford taking place? West Ham vs Watford will take place on Tuesday 8th February 2022 at 19:45 (UK) Where is West Ham vs Watford taking place? West Ham vs Watford will take place at London Stadium in London Where can I get tickets for West Ham vs Watford? Ticket information for West Ham vs Watford can be found on each club’s official website THE LOWDOWN WEST HAM West Ham were almost victims to what would have been considered the biggest shock in FA Cup history by many at the weekend after trailing 1-0 away at Kidderminster Harriers of the sixth tier, however, the Hammers spared their blush, scoring stoppage-time goals in both the second half and second period of extra time to win 1-2 and advance to the fifth round, having been forced to bring on all their star players in the process. Centre-back Kurt Zouma was forced to play the full 120 minutes as a result of his side chasing the game, risk due to a troublesome knee injury which may see him left out of this one, but striker Michail Antonio is expected to be available following international duty. WATFORD Watford’s first match under Roy Hodgson ended in a 0-0 draw away at fellow relegation strugglers Burnley, keeping them inside the bottom three and currently one point behind Norwich. Striker Emmanuel Dennis returns from suspension for this match and is expected to be thrust into the starting line-up, potentially replacing Joao Pedro upfront. THE TEAM NEWS WEST HAM PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Fabianski; Coufal, Dawson, Diop, Cresswell; Soucek, Rice; Bowen, Benrahma, Fornals; Antonio UNAVAILABLE: Lanzini (Injured), Masuaku (Injured), Ogbonna (Injured) QUESTIONABLE: Antonio (Rested), Fabianski (Fitness), Zouma (Injured) WATFORD PREDICTED XI (4-4-2): Foster; Kiko, Cathcart, Samir, Kamara; Kucka, Sissoko, Kayembe, Sema; Dennis, King UNAVAILABLE: Baah (Injured), N’Koulou (Injured), Elliot (Iniured), Sarr (Fatigue) QUESTIONABLE: Etebo (Injured) THE PREDICTION There is no denying that West Ham have stuttered recently, losing their last two Premier League matches. However, this encounter presents an ideal opportunity for them to get back to winning ways. Watford have accrued just two points from their most recent nine top flight games including a 1-4 loss to the Hammers in the reverse fixture at Vicarage Road. Whilst this one is likely to prove a closer affair with the Hornets a tougher outfit defensively, West Ham should still have too much for the visitors and are expected to get back to winning ways in the Premier League. Tip: WEST HAM TO WIN
THE FACTS When is Newcastle vs Everton taking place? Newcastle vs Everton will take place on Tuesday 8th February 2022 at 19:45 (UK) Where is Newcastle vs Everton taking place? Newcastle vs Everton will take place at St. James' Park in Newcastle upon Tyne Where can I get tickets for Newcastle vs Everton? Ticket information for Newcastle vs Everton can be found on each club’s official website THE LOWDOWN NEWCASTLE It has been a hugely positive couple of weeks for Newcastle, having not only secured their first win in six Premier League fixtures by beating Leeds Utd 0-1 at Elland Road, but also doing plenty of late transfer business as the January window drew to a close. Defenders Dan Burn and Matt Targett arrived from Brighton and Aston Villa respectively, the latter joining on loan whilst the marquee signing was in midfield with Brazilian Bruno Guimaraes arriving from Ligue 1 side Lyon for over £40m. EVERTON Everton’s new era under Frank Lampard got off to the perfect start this past weekend as they defeated Brentford 4-1 in the FA Cup fourth round, a much-needed momentum booster for Lampard and his men ahead of this crunch trip to St. James’ Park. The Toffees are boosted by the news that Dominic Calvert-Lewin has a strong chance of being fit to play following a knee problem, although defender Ben Godfrey has been ruled out following a hamstring injury suffered against Brentford. THE TEAM NEWS NEWCASTLE PREDICTED XI (4-3-3): Dubravka; Trippier, Lascelles, Burn, Targett; Joelinton, Guimaraes, Shelvey; Saint-Maximin, Wood, Fraser UNAVAILABLE: Dummett (Injured), Fernandez (Injured), Hayden (Injured), Ritchie (Injured), Wilson (Injured) QUESTIONABLE: Burn (Injured) EVERTON PREDICTED XI (3-4-3): Pickford; Holgate, Keane, Mina; Coleman, Allan, Andre Gomes, Mykolenko; Townsend, Richarlison, Gray UNAVAILABLE: Davies (Injured), Delph (Injured), Doucoure (Injured), Godfrey (Injured) QUESTIONABLE: Calvert-Lewin (Fitness) THE PREDICTION Only four points separate these two sides in the table and 16th-placed Everton has every right to be looking nervously over their shoulders having lost four of their most recent five Premier League games, accruing just a single point in the process. They’ll be entering a St. James’ Park cauldron full of Geordie fans filled with hope following their side’s victory at Elland Road and boosted by an injection of new players, a number of whom could make their debuts here. However, Lampard already looks to have inserted some steel into this Everton team, who won’t be afraid to take the fight to the Magpies from an attacking perspective when taking into account their new manager’s preferred style of play. However, clean sheets were often hard to come by for Lampard at both Derby and Chelsea, so it would be no surprise if Newcastle were to be afforded some joy in front of goal. With that in mind, back both teams to score here, regardless of the final outcome. Tip: BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE
THE FACTS When are Kidderminster Harriers vs West Ham taking place? Kidderminster Harriers vs West Ham will take place on Saturday 5th February 2022 at 12:30 (UK) Where are Kidderminster Harriers vs West Ham taking place? Kidderminster Harriers vs West Ham will take place at Aggborough Stadium in Kidderminster Where can I get tickets for Kidderminster Harriers vs West Ham? Ticket information for Kidderminster Harriers vs West Ham can be found on each club’s official website THE PREDICTION The lowest-ranked side left in the competition hosts Premier League opposition as Kidderminster Harriers of the sixth-tier entertain West Ham in a repeat of the fifth-round FA Cup clash between the two clubs back in 1994. David Moyes appears to have set his stall out to have a real go at winning the FA Cup this season after fielding his strongest possible side against Leeds Utd last round and the Hammers fans will be expecting a professional performance. No doubt Kidderminster will make it hard for West Ham with the fans on top of the players on what is likely to be a tough pitch to play on at Aggborough. The effort from the hosts will be there in abundance and the top-flight outfit will need to defend well, particularly from set-pieces. Ultimately, West Ham is expected to get the job done and progress with a victory margin of at least two clear goals, however, both teams to score is at least worth considering with Kidderminster capable of fashioning at least one big opportunity in front of their own fans.
THE FACTS When is Everton vs Arsenal taking place? Everton vs Arsenal will take place on Monday 6th December, 2021 at 20:00 (UK) Where is Everton vs Arsenal taking place? Everton vs Arsenal will take place at Goodison Park in Liverpool Where can I get tickets for Everton vs Arsenal? Ticket information for Everton vs Arsenal can be found on each club’s official website What TV channel is Everton vs Arsenal on in the UK? Everton vs Arsenal will be televised live on Sky Sports Where can I stream Everton vs Arsenal in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Everton vs Arsenal live via Sky Go THE LOWDOWN EVERTON Goodison Park turned toxic this past Wednesday night as Everton were soundly beaten by fierce rivals Liverpool 1-4 in the Merseyside derby, their third successive defeat in the Premier League and their eighth without a win. Salomon Rondon suffered a hamstring injury against the Reds and probably won’t feature here, which may lead to a rare opportunity for Cenk Tosun although it would be no surprise if boss Rafa Benitez opts to field Richarlison as a lone striker. ARSENAL Arsenal suffered a second straight loss on their travels last time out and it will have been a tough one to take for Gunners fans, going down 3-2 at the hands of old rivals Man Utd, particularly after taking the lead in the first half. Bukayo Saka began that match from the bench and the likelihood is that the England international will start at Goodison Park, whilst forward Alexandre Lacazette will also be desperate for a chance having also come off the bench at Old Trafford. THE TEAM NEWS EVERTON PREDICTED XI (4-4-1-1): Pickford; Coleman, Godfrey, Keane, Digne; Townsend, Doucoure, Allan, Gordon; Gray; Richarlison UNAVAILABLE: Calvert-Lewin (Injured), Davies (Injured) QUESTIONABLE: Mina (Injured), Rondon (Injured), Gomes (Fitness) ARSENAL PREDICTED XI (4-4-1-1): Ramsdale, Tomiyasu, White, Gabriel, Nuno Tavares; Saka, Partey, Maitland-Niles, Smith-Rowe; Lacazette; Aubameyang UNAVAILABLE: Kolasinac (Injured), Xhaka (Injured) QUESTIONABLE: Leno (Injured) THE PREDICTION Right now, it looks like there is no end in sight to the current misery at Everton. The supporters have lost patience with both the team and the manager, the attacking players are struggling to score goals without Calvert-Lewin and the defence looks mentally shot of all confidence. Arsenal won’t have a better opportunity to claim three points from Goodison Park and the Gunners are expected to respond strongly to their Old Trafford defeat. Mikel Artea has got his side playing good football, creating plenty of chances and in Aaron Ramsdale, have a goalkeeper on top of this game to boot. All the ingredients are there for the visitors to claim three points on the road here, piling further pressure onto Rafa Benitez in the Everton hotseat. Tip: ARSENAL TO WIN
THE FACTS When is Tottenham vs Norwich taking place? Tottenham vs Norwich will take place on Sunday 5th December 2021 at 14:00 (UK) Where is Tottenham vs Norwich taking place? Tottenham vs Norwich will take place at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London Where can I get tickets for Tottenham vs Norwich? Ticket information for Tottenham vs Norwich can be found on each club’s official website What TV channel is Tottenham vs Norwich on in the UK? Tottenham vs Norwich will not be televised live in the UK Where can I stream Tottenham vs Norwich in the UK? Tottenham vs Norwich cannot be streamed live in the UK THE LOWDOWN TOTTENHAM A comfortable 2-0 win for Tottenham over Brentford was their second half victory in the Premier League under Antonio Conte, who remains unbeaten in the top flight as Spurs boss. Cristian Romero and Dane Scarlett will miss out once again for Tottenham here, as will Giovani Lo Celso but the Argentinian will likely return to the fold after the weekend. NORWICH Whilst Norwich remain unbeaten under new head coach Dean Smith, they missed a huge opportunity to pick up three points in midweek, only managing to draw 1-1 with Newcastle despite playing against ten men for the vast majority of the game. Smith will have been pleased to see Todd Cantwell train with the squad over the past few days having recovered from COVID-19 and it would be no surprise to see him line up against Spurs, however neither Milot Rashica nor Mathias Normann will be fit in time. THE TEAM NEWS TOTTENHAM PREDICTED XI (3-4-2-1): Lloris; Sanchez, Dier, Davies; Emerson, Hojbjerg, Skipp, Reguilon; Lucas Moura, Son; Kane UNAVAILABLE: Romero (Injured), Scarlett (Injured), Lo Celso (Injured) QUESTIONABLE: NORWICH PREDICTED XI (4-1-4-1): Krul; Aarons, Hanley, Gibson, Williams; Rupp; Dowell, Gilmour, McLean, Cantwell; Pukki UNAVAILABLE: Normann (Injured), Rashica (Injured), Zimmermann (Injured) QUESTIONABLE: Byram (Fitness) THE PREDICTION Whilst it still doesn’t feel like Tottenham are playing to their full potential, Antonio Conte is starting to get a tune out of his players and especially at home, they look a very tough proposition for any side. As you would expect under the Italian, they are very well organised defensively and with the likes of Harry Kane and Heung-Min Son within their ranks going forward, it would be a surprise if they were not to find the net at least once against Norwich, who have their work cut out for them here. The Canaries may not be the soft touch they were under Daniel Farke, but they shouldn’t prevent Spurs from having too much for their opponents across the field in this one. Provided Tottenham are clinical in front of goal, they should secure a third successive Premier League win on their own ground. Tip: TOTTENHAM TO WIN
THE FACTS When is Chelsea vs Man Utd taking place? Chelsea vs Man Utd will take place on Sunday 28th November, 2021 at 16:30 (UK) Where is Chelsea vs Man Utd taking place? Chelsea vs Man Utd will take place at Stamford Bridge in London Where can I get tickets for Chelsea vs Man Utd? Ticket information for Chelsea vs Man Utd can be found on each club’s official website What TV channel is Chelsea vs Man Utd on in the UK? Chelsea vs Man Utd will be televised live on Sky Sports Where can I stream Chelsea vs Man Utd in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Chelsea vs Man Utd live via Sky Go THE LOWDOWN CHELSEA Chelsea got back to winning ways in the Premier League in emphatic fashion last weekend, beating Leicester 0-3 away from home before returning to Stamford Bridge in midweek and thrashing Italian giants Juventus 4-0 in the Champions League group stage. Unfortunately, Chelsea’s win over Juventus was overshadowed by injuries to midfielder N’Golo Kante and left-back Ben Chilwell, the latter having suffered ACL damage and may miss the rest of the season. MAN UTD Michael Carrick tasted victory in his first match in temporary charge of Man Utd midweek in the Champions League, this following the sacking of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after United’s humiliating 4-1 beating away at Watford in the Premier League. The Red Devils head to Stamford Bridge short in central defence, with Raphael Varane injured and captain Harry Maguire suspended after being sent off at Vicarage Road, whilst Man Utd will also be without Paul Pogba (injury), Mason Greenwood (isolating after contracting COVID-19) with both Luke Shaw (injury) and Edinson Cavani (injury) likely to miss out as well. THE TEAM NEWS CHELSEA PREDICTED XI (3-4-2-1): Mendy; Azpilicueta, Thiago Silva, Rudiger; James, Loftus-Cheek, Jorginho, Alonso; Ziyech, Mount; Havertz UNAVAILABLE: Chilwell (Injured), Kovacic (Injured) QUESTIONABLE: Havertz (Injured), Kante (Injured) MAN UTD PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Bailly, Telles; Matic, McTominay; Sancho, Bruno Fernandes, Rashford; Ronaldo UNAVAILABLE: Greenwood (Isolating), Maguire (Suspended), Pogba (Injured), Varane (Injured) QUESTIONABLE: Cavani (Injured), Shaw (Injured), Fred (Injured) THE PREDICTION Whilst Chelsea may have won nine of their 12 Premier League fixtures so far this season, they have been prone to the occasional home slip up, losing to Man City and more recently drawing with Burnley. However, this doesn’t alter the fact that the Blues are an outstanding team unit, who have built an outstanding defensive foundation, backed up by an offensive style of play that incorporates not only the naturally attacking players, but also wing-backs such as Reece James who is in the form of his life having been given license by Tuchel to roam forward at will. Provided Chelsea can maintain control of the mercurial Cristiano Ronaldo, then they are expected to prove too strong Man Utd at Stamford Bridge, however when considering the ability of Ronaldo to conjure something out of nothing at any given time, it may be safer to back Chelsea to win via the draw no bet market rather than outright. Tip: CHELSEA DRAW NO BET
THE FACTS When is Man City vs West Ham taking place? Man City vs West Ham will take place on Sunday 28th November 2021 at 17:00 Where is Man City vs West Ham taking place? Man City vs West Ham will take place at Etihad Stadium in Manchester Where can I get tickets for Man City vs West Ham? Ticket information for Man City vs West Ham can be found on each club’s official website What TV channel is Man City vs West Ham on in the UK? Man City vs West Ham will not be televised live in the UK Where can I stream Man City vs West Ham in the UK? Man City vs West Ham cannot be streamed live in the UK THE LOWDOWN MAN CITY Man City recorded their eighth Premier League victory of the season last weekend strolling past Everton 3-0, before an outstanding 2-1 victory against French giants PSG midweek in the Champions League Influential midfielders Jack Grealish and Phil Foden are each significant doubts for the visit of the Hammers, with both Ferran Torres and Liam Delap still ruled out through injury and Kevin De Bruyne isolating following a positive COVID-19 test. WEST HAM West Ham face a tough test physically here after competing in the Europa League only this past Thursday and defeat here would see them fall six points behind Man City in the Premier League table. Manager David Moyes has revealed that center-back Angelo Ogbonna will be out for the foreseeable future due to him requiring surgery on a knee injury, so Craig Dawson is expected to line up as Kurt Zouma's defensive partner at least until January when reinforcements can be brought in. THE TEAM NEWS MAN CITY PREDICTED XI (4-3-3): Ederson; Walker, Dias, Laporte, Cancelo; Palmer, Rodri, Gundogan; Mahrez, Bernardo Silva, Sterling UNAVAILABLE: De Bruyne (Isolating), Delap (Injured), Torres (Injured) QUESTIONABLE: Foden (Injured), Grealish (Injured) WEST HAM PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Fabianski; Johnson, Dawson, Zouma, Cresswell; Soucek, Rice; Bowen, Benrahma, Fornals; Antonio UNAVAILABLE: Ogbonna (Injured) QUESTIONABLE: THE PREDICTION West Ham has proven this season that they can match up to sides like Man City and the visitors cannot be taken lightly here with the likes of Antonio, Bowen and Benrahma capable of hurting Guardiola’s side if given the opportunity. However, West Ham’s already difficult challenge has been made even harder by the fact that Man City enjoys two days of extra rest leading into this fixture. Combine that with home advantage alongside the strength-in-depth of their squad and a Man City victory is the outcome that has to be backed in this one. Tip: MAN CITY TO WIN