There is no letting down in the English Premier League in terms of surprises, excitement and drama. Gameweek 9 delivered it all and it was good.
It was a season to forget for Liverpool last term but boy, have they remembered how to score and win this season. As far as early predictions for the title go, the Reds are keen favourites. Mohamed Salah has also become even more unforgiving this season- plundering the goals with reckless abandon.
There have been two management casualties so far this season with Wolves’ Xisco Munoz and Newcastle’s Steve Bruce shown the exit in recent weeks. Yet, Ole-Gunnar Solskjaer seems to be walking on the tightest of ropes after four matches without a win.
Review of Gameweek 9
The previous game week had lots of talking points, not least at Old Trafford.
A rejuvenated Arsenal began the weekend’s action with a comfortable 3-1 victory against Aston Villa on Friday. Since the opening three losses, the Gunners are yet to taste defeat.
Chelsea raised the bar even further on Saturday with a 7-0 win against relegation-threatened Norwich City. Mason Mount grabbed his first Chelsea hat-trick.
Crystal Palace and Newcastle played out a 1-1 draw as Leeds United and Wolves shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw affair.
Everton was stunned at home 5-2 by a Claudio Ranieri-coached Watford side. Josh King scored a hat-trick.
Southampton and Burnley played out an entertaining 2-2 draw while Manchester City pierced through Brighton 4-1.
West Ham has begun exactly how they did last season, defeating a largely inconsistent Tottenham side to move into the top four positions.
Leicester City is gradually crawling its way back to the reckoning this season, managing a 2-1 win against a resilient Brentford team.
And in the game of the week, Salah notched a hat-trick as Liverpool hit Manchester United for five at home.
Preview Of Gameweek 10
The top teams will be in action this Saturday owing to the UEFA Champions League Gameweek 4 matches happening next midweek.
The weekend’s action begins with a tasty encounter between Leicester City and Arsenal at the King Power Stadium.
Watford takes on Southampton immediately after as Liverpool welcome Brighton to Anfield.
An out-of-sorts Newcastle will entertain Premier League leaders, Chelsea to the St. James’ as Manchester City faces off against a stubborn Crystal Palace side.
Burnley and Brentford will meet Turf Moor just before the game of the weekend between Tottenham and Manchester United. With both managers under pressure, there will be lots of drama expected to play out.
Norwich City will battle Leeds United in Sunday’s action while West Ham will travel to Villa Park to face Aston Villa.
Wolves and Everton will round off Gameweek 10’s action on Monday night.
Predictions for Gameweek 10
Leicester City vs Arsenal (G/G)
Watford vs Southampton (over 1.5 goals)
Liverpool vs Brighton (1)
Newcastle vs Chelsea (2)
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace (1)
Burnley vs Brentford (2X)
Tottenham vs Manchester United (over 2.5 goals)
Norwich City vs Leeds (2)
Aston Villa vs West Ham (2)
Wolves vs Everton (over 1.5 goals)
