Score Predictions - Week Two

After week one being a disaster with me scoring negative points on the TalkSport predictor league, hopefully after realising how bad QPR are, I can at least hit positive marks this week. I’ve gone for some strange, slightly risky results again this week and we start with the Tyneside derby between Sunderland and Newcastle.

One of two early kick offs tomorrow, Sunderland’s performance at Anfield last week should inspire the team to a more than certain victory. Like last week, it’ll be interesting to see how the Sunderland new signings cope but with the home support behind them, I expect them to come out 2-1 winners against their closest rivals.

Then, we move onto one of the bigger fixtures of the season; Arsenal v Liverpool is a hotly contested game but both sides aren’t at full strength. Arsenal has lost several key figures and now Song and Gervinho are banned as well as Gibbs in particular becoming injured. Saying that, Liverpool had a mixed draw at home to Sunderland last week and it’s apparent the new signings are going to take time to gel. Captain Steven Gerrard will miss the game with Glen Johnson being a fitness doubt; I expect to see chances for both sides but a 1-1 draw at the Emirates.

Moving on to the three o’clock kick-offs, we start with Aston Villa v Blackburn. With Villa being at home and Blackburn having no control, over their drink and their side, I expect Villa to cruise control over Blackburn in a 2-0 win. Then, we move onto Everton v QPR. QPR may have been taken over bit they still haven’t brought in anyone in time, leaving Everton to really take control even though they haven’t played this season, 3-1 win to Everton.

Fellow newcomers Swansea need to get their first win and there’s no better opportunity than Wigan at home. Both being prime relegation contenders, these games could be a six-pointer when coming to May, a massive game for both sides. Roberto Martinez will be returning to his old side but I think Swansea is going to come out 2-0 winners. Chelsea v West Brom is the next game and there can be only one winner at Stamford Bridge. I expect a relentless onslaught from the Chelsea attack and unless Ben Foster has the game of his life, 4-0 Chelsea.

As well as the Saturday games, we have four on Sunday. We start off with the last of the newcomers, Norwich v Stoke. Stoke’s away record isn’t as prolific as the home form and with Norwich on the up; I see a surprising 3-1 victory. From all the games this weekend, I see this one being goals galore from both sides. Wolves then take on Fulham and again I favour the home side. Saying that, Fulham are a very strong side but due to the midweek Europa League game, I see Wolves taking this 2-1, due to their emphatic home form.

The last two games involve the two Manchester clubs. Firstly, City has a tough away game at Bolton where it’ll be their first test of the season. Even with a returning Tevez and a superstar in Aguero, the Cahill price tag might just rise a bit further as I predict a 1-0 home win.

Lastly, United play Tottenham at home. There’s no need getting into that as I’m a United fan so I’ll always predict a United win, 2-0 this time around.

That’s it for week two, thanks for reading,

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