Premier League Week 7 Preview

Oladipupo Mojeed Sports 01/11/2020

After a week of European competitions, the English Premier League is back on our screens. Game week 7 is expected to be exciting, with some interesting fixtures this weekend.

The league is quite open at this stage of the season with a narrow point gap separating the teams on the table.

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Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Crystal Palace

Wolves and the Eagles clash at Molineux for the first Premier League game of week 7.

Crystal Palace’s Wilfried Zaha has netted five goals in six #PL matches so far this season, one more than he scored in 2019/20. (Image credit: Premier League)

They have similar records this season; winning, losing, and drawing the same number of games and having the same points. Crystal Palace is only ahead on the table by goals difference.

Both teams have had a mixed bag of results and gained confidence with wins in their most recent games.

However, Wolves are favourites to edge out the game with all 3 points.

Premier League week 7 – Saturday’s fixtures

Sheffield United vs Manchester City

The clash at Bramall Lane looks the perfect fixture for Pep Guardiola’s men to get back to winning. They recorded a disappointing draw against West Ham last week.

A fit Kevin De Bruyne would surely be a boost for the Citizens as he’s already hit the ground running with their comfortable win over Marseille in the Champions League.

The Blades on the other hand have had a disappointing start to the season, earning a point from 6 games. They’ve struggled to score with just 3 goals in 6 games.

Moreover, since the return of Dean Henderson to Manchester United, their defense has looked a shadow of its former self.

Burnley vs Chelsea

Burnley has a similar record to Sheffield United this season, losing 4 games and drawing one.

They however have a game in hand which could later prove to be a saving grace, should they find themselves in a relegation battle.

Right now, they are in poor form and a fixture against Chelsea doesn’t look promising for them.

Chelsea on the other hand have had an average season so far. Coming from the back of a goalless draw at Old Trafford, Frank Lampard’s men would hope to get back to winning at Turf Moor.

The return of players like Hakim Ziyech from injury should boost their chances.

Liverpool vs West Ham United

Liverpool started the season really well, except for their embarrassing defeat to Aston Villa. They currently sit 2nd on the table, level on points with Everton.

They however have sustained injuries to key players with the likes of Virgil Van Dijk and Fabinho. West Ham United is the worst team right at a time such as this.

The Hammers have hurt big teams including Wolves, Manchester City and Tottenham. However they also have injury woes with Michail Antonio out for the foreseeable future due to a hamstring injury.

Will West Ham be able to add Liverpool to their list of conquests? Does Jurgen Klopp still have enough quality in his squad to brush aside the Hammers? This a fixture to look forward to.

Sunday Premier League action

Aston Villa vs Southampton

Aston Villa had a flying start to the season until they met Marcelo Bielsa’s men who hit 3 through Patrick’s hat trick, with no reply from the Villains.

That aside, they still have the best defensive record in the league this season and currently sit 3rd on the table.

Southampton have turned things around once again after losing their first 2 games of the season. They haven’t lost since then with Danny Ings and Che Adams forming a formidable partnership. Their best win so far this season is the 2-0 win against Everton last week.

This will be a clash between two over achieving sides.

Newcastle vs Everton
Newcastle face league leaders at home in their 7th fixture of the season. They have only earned one point from their last to games and don’t appear capable to hand Ancelotti’s men their second defeat of the season.

Everton had the perfect start to the season till they lost to the Saints last weekend. Playing Newcastle is a good opportunity fixture for them to get back to winning.

However, with the likes of Richarlison and Lucas Digne out due to suspension, the Magpies have a weaker Everton side to contend with.

Manchester United vs Arsenal

A Super Sunder clash between two sides with lots of history and rivalry between them.

Mikel Arteta’s men face the Red Devils at Old Trafford on the back of their defeat against the Foxes last week.

Manchester United have been in poor form at home this season. They have earned just 1 point from 3 games at home.

Manchester United celebrate emphatic win against Leipzig. (Image credit: Premier League)

Arsenal haven’t won at Old Trafford in the Premier League since 2006. And considering the form of both teams since the last international break, Ole Gunnar Solksjaer’s men still look to be favourites in this fixture.

Tottenham Hotspur vs Brighton

Jose Mourinho was rather disappointed with the performance of his team in Belgium on Thursday. He would be looking to get a better response from them against Graham Potter’s men on Sunday.

Brighton training ahead of Premier League Game Week 7 clash against Tottenham clash. (Image credit: Premier League)

Harry Kane and Heung Min Son have been in flying form since the start of the season, with Son leading the charts with 8 goals and Kane leading the assists chart with 8 as well.

Jose would hope the duo would combine again as they have against Burnley, Manchester United and Southampton.

On the other hand, the Seagulls haven’t been in the best of form. They have failed to win any of their last five fixtures in all competitions. It is looking like a good day for Tottenham.

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Monday Premier League action

Fulham vs West Bromwich Albion

The first fixture on Monday features a clash between two newly-promoted sides that have failed to adapt to life at the Premier League.

West Brom has performed only slightly better, earning 3 points from 6 games. Fulham have earned just 1 point and are rooted to the bottom of the table.

This fixture will most likely result in a draw.

Leeds United vs Leicester City

Leeds play such an exciting brand of football that is fun to watch and produces lots of goals. This reflects in their tally of 12 goals which is one of the best in the league.

But their style of football also leaves them defensively fragile. This is backed by the 9 goals conceded. Coincidentally, this is the same tally as Burnley and Sheffield United who are currently in the relegation zone.

Their defensive frailties offer Leicester’s Jamie Vardy – who is just back from injury – the opportunity to excel.

The free-scoring Leeds can force Brendan Rodgers to set up his team defensively and plan to hit on the break as he did against Arsenal and Manchester City.