Score Predictor tips for Matchweek 26 – Somebody must win £500 Amazon gift card!

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Manchester City v Everton

Pep Guardiola’s side are in ominous form heading into this one having won their last nine games in all competitions.

Everton fought for a spirited 2-2 draw against Tottenham last time out but that volume of goals is rare.

Only the current top three have conceded fewer league goals than the Toffees this season but, on the flip side, only Burnley and Sheffield United have scored fewer goals in the top flight.

As if to illustrate this point, Sean Dyche’s men were involved in three 0-0 draws in January (all comps).

Everton would be sandwiched between Chelsea and Bournemouth in mid-table were it not for their points deduction and they’re solid enough to avoid a thrashing at the Etihad but have they got what it takes to earn a point?

The reverse fixture occurred between Christmas and New Year and finished 3-1 to City so the safe money is on a win for the favourites again this Saturday.

Our Prediction: 2-0 to Man City

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Nottingham Forest v Newcastle

The Magpies have caused all sorts of issues for Score Predictor users lately.

Eddie Howe’s men sprang a surprise win at Villa Park to end Unai Emery’s long unbeaten streak on home soil before last weekend’s chaotic 4-4 draw with Luton.

It’s hard to get a read on them right now.

Forest could have done without their FA Cup replay against Bristol City going the distance to a penalty shootout on Wednesday night – increasing the likelihood of some tired legs this coming Saturday.

This match-up pits the team with the fifth-worst home record against the side with the fifth-worse away record.

Although what that means exactly, it’s hard to say.

Our Prediction: 2-1 to Newcastle

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Newcastle’s results have been difficult to predict[/caption]

West Ham v Arsenal

These teams are separated by just four places in the table but they were worlds apart last weekend when the Gunners triumphed over table-toppers Liverpool on the same day the Hammers succumbed to a 3-0 defeat at Old Trafford.

David Moyes’ side are without a win since late December but it’s worth noting that victory came at the Emirates.

However, Mikel Arteta’s troops have refocused since then while West Ham fans have grown increasingly discontent with their team’s performances.

Arsenal boast the joint-best defensive record in the league at this stage and the underlying numbers (xGA) suggest they have restricted their opponents better than any other unit.

It’s not often we predict a clean sheet for the away side but on this occasion…

Our Prediction: 2-0 to Arsenal

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Arsenal enjoyed a morale-boosting win last time out[/caption]

Aston Villa v Manchester United

As previously mentioned, Villa Park was an impenetrable fortress prior to Newcastle’s victory there and Chelsea’s 3-1 result in the midlands in midweek dealt further damage to the Villains’ lair.

The Red Devils will also take heart from their previous meeting with Villa – that impressive comeback win on Boxing Day.

Erik ten Hag’s troops desperately struggled to score goals in the first half of the season but they seemed to have turned a corner with Alejandro Garnacho, Marcus Rashford and Rasmus Hojlund all among the goals in their last seven outings.

That being said, the fact remains that only Liverpool and Man City have scored more league goals than Villa in 2023/24.

Our Prediction: 2-2 draw

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Crystal Palace v Chelsea

The Blues continue to blow hot and cold under Mauricio Pochettino.

Last weekend’s defeat to Wolves prompted a torrent of criticism but pundits were forced to praise their efforts at Villa Park on Wednesday night.

Such swings are a nightmare for Score Predictor users.

It might be wise to focus on the Eagles in this match-up as they will once again be without the talented duo of Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise.

First-choice centre-back Marc Guehi has joined the injury-prone midfielders on the sidelines as well.

It won’t take much for the mood to turn sour at Selhurst Park on Monday night…

Our Prediction: 3-1 to Chelsea

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