Last weekend saw another one of the unbeaten records in the Premier League go by the by as Everton were well defeated by Aston Villa. Three teams remain unbeaten heading into Matchday 6 and all three occupy the top three positions in the table.
Chelsea and Liverpool lead the way with the Londoners top by virtue of alphabetical order only as the two sides have matched each others results since the start of the season, giving them identical records.
Both lie ahead of Manchester United on goal difference with the Old Trafford side having a +9 goal difference compared to +11 for Chelsea and Liverpool.
Incredibly, Brighton occupies the fourth Champions League qualification spot after four wins in their first five games of the season, the Seagulls sit two points clear of Manchester City in fifth and Everton in sixth.
This weekend is Matchday 6 of the season and there are a couple of absolutely massive
matches to look forward to, none bigger than the first game of the weekend on Saturday lunchtime as Chelsea take on Manchester City at Stamford Bridge in a repeat of last year’s Champions League Final.
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Let’s now recap last weekend’s results before we preview this weekend’s games in the EPL.
Premier League Matchday 5 – Results
- Newcastle United 1-1 Leeds United
- Wolves 0-2 Brentford
- Norwich City 1-3 Watford
- Burnley 0-1 Arsenal
- Manchester City 0-0 Southampton
- Liverpool 3-0 Crystal Palace
- Aston Villa 3-0 Everton
- Brighton 2-1 Leicester City
- West Ham 1-2 Manchester United
- Tottenham 0-3 Chelsea
Premier League Matchday 6
Kick off times 3pm unless stated. All odds courtesy of bet365 and were correct as of 1.45pm on Thursday 24th September.
Saturday 25th September
Chelsea v Manchester City (12.30pm)
This could be such an important game for both teams. A win for Chelsea would mean they
have faced Arsenal, Tottenham, Liverpool and Man City in their opening six games and emerged with 10 points from those games, three of which were on the road. However a City win would move them level with Chelsea and end Chelsea’s run of three successive wins over the Sky Blues.
Having already lost once this season as well as drawing with Southampton last weekend, City cannot afford to lose much more ground, especially with away games with Liverpool and Man Utd coming up in the next few weeks. However, Chelsea look very solid at the moment and I think they will be celebrating the win on Saturday lunchtime. Take Chelsea to win at 13/8.
Manchester United v Aston Villa (12.30pm)
The second of the lunchtime games sees Manchester United face Aston Villa, with both sides coming into the game on the back of midweek elimination from the Carabao Cup. United’s loss, their second in three games, was a real surprise and they need to bounce back here to stay on track in the Premier League.
Villa have been up and down a little this season but they have the players to cause United issues but with Cristiano Ronaldo returning to the United side for this game after sitting out in midweek, this should be a comfortable home win. Take United to land the victory at 4/11.
Everton v Norwich City
After their 3-0 reverse at Aston Villa last week, Rafa Benitez will want a statement response from his team against a Norwich side that are at the bottom of the table without a point so far. The Canaries were well beaten by Liverpool in midweek in the Carabao Cup and I fear they may get a double dose of Mersey misery at the weekend.
Everton are better than that 3-0 loss to Villa suggests and I think Norwich are making the same mistakes they made last time in the Premier League. As such, this should be an easy Everton win as the price of 3/5 suggests.
Leeds United v West Ham United
After shining last season, Leeds have struggled a bit this year and their 17th place in the table reflects that. After a good start, West Ham have not won in three EPL games, but after a win at Old Trafford in the Carabao Cup in midweek, they should be very confident here.
You know what you are going to get with Leeds and perhaps that may be their problem this season as teams know what to expect. As such, I expect this talented West Ham side to do enough to pick up a victory here. Back West Ham to land the win at 5/4.
Leicester City v Burnley
Leicester have had a bit of a struggle to start the season with three defeats in their last four
games. Burnley though have just one point so far this season and after losing to Arsenal last week, they won’t be relishing this trip to the King Power.
The Foxes have played better than their results suggest and I think they may view this game as one they must win to get their season back on track. They are much better than a mid-table side and I think will prove that here. Take Leicester to land the win at 4/7.
Watford v Newcastle United
Watford have made a solid start to the season while Newcastle United are still looking for their first win of the campaign. Shipping 13 goals in their five games so far has been the biggest issue for Steve Bruces team.
Watford have scored the same number of goals as Newcastle (six), but have conceded just eight and as such, they should be confident here. However, something tells me Newcastle’s luck is due a turn and I think this will be a game where they get that. I’m backing a Newcastle win here at 9/4.
Brentford v Liverpool (5.30pm)
Brentford made an excellent start to the season and they have played some superb football, notably when beating Arsenal and Wolves. However, they are facing a team in Liverpool that look back to their best now their first choice centre backs are back in tandem and playing well.
The Reds finished last season strongly and have started this one in the same vein. Their attack is firing and their pressing game makes them much more like the team that won the title a couple of years back. As such, I am backing Liverpool to take the win here at 9/20.
Sunday 26th September
Southampton v Wolves (2pm)
The Saints have drawn four of their five games this season, two against the two Manchester
clubs, so they won’t be fazed by facing a Wolves side with just one win to their name this season under new boss Bruno Lage.
Southampton though need to make the next step from being hard to beat, to winning games and that looks like being a tough one to make with their current squad, but with Wolves scoring just two goals this season, I think the home side earn a 1-0 win here. Take Southampton to win at 31/20.
Arsenal v Tottenham (4.30pm)
A few weeks ago, Tottenham topped the Premier League table and Arsenal were bottom. Now, a win for Arsenal in this North London derby would see them move above Spurs in the league table on goal difference.
Spurs form is a mirror image of Arsenal’s and so you’d think the Gunners are the team to back here, but even so, wins over Burnley and Norwich, none of them convincing, makes me feel Arsenal are not quite back just yet. As such, I think the draw at 23/10 is a good value bet here.
Monday 27th September
Crystal Palace v Brighton (8pm)
These two fierce rivals should provide plenty of sparks on Monday night as they go head to head at Selhurst Park. Palace need a win to move themselves away from the foot of the table, with Brighton needing a win to maintain their incredible start to the season.
There will probably come a point where Brighton run out of steam after their great start and hit a tougher patch, but I can’t see that being the case here and as such, I think they will take something from this game, although I can only see it being a point. Back the draw here at 11/5.
