Paddy’s picks: 2021
My preview for this weekend’s games in the Premier League. First match this weekend is the clash between Burnley and Arsenal. Burnley found it hard to score goals lately and with Arsenal in good form after their brillant away win against Leicester last weekend. I think that Arsenal will beat Burnley 2 nil and I think Arsenal will make a late charge for the European places this season. The second match on Saturday is Sheffield United vs Southampton. I know Sheffield United have won a few matches lately but I think that the blades are running out games to stay up this season. Southampton have conceded a lot of goals lately so the Saints need a few wins to stay in the league for another year. I think the theme of away wins will continue and I think that Southampton will beat Sheffield United 2 nil. The third match on Saturday is Aston Villa and Wolves. Wolves have found it hard to score goals without Jimenez and it looks like that they are happy to finish midtable this season. Villa are having a great season and I think they will continue their good form this weekend and I think that Villa will beat Wolves 1 nil. The late match on Saturday is Brighton vs Leicester. I have watched a lot of Brighton this season and they should have more points than what they have. Leicester have been great this season especially away from home but this will be a tough game for the foxes because Brighton defend well and I think this match will be a draw. The first match on Sunday is West Brom vs Newcastle. This is a huge match in the relegation battle and with West Brom at home I fancy the baggies to get a result because Newcastle have been poor this season. This will be a close match but I think West Brom will win 1 nil. The second match is Liverpool vs Fulham. Liverpool have struggled this season due to having no crowds at Anfield and Fulham will believe that they can get a result against Liverpool because Fulham have improved under Parker since the start of the season. I think that this match will be a score draw. The third match is Man City vs Man United. Man City have been unbelievable in the league over the last few months especially at the back with Stones and Diaz. Man United don’t need any motivation playing City because it’s a derby and I hope United attack more in this match because they have been cautious in the last few games against the top six teams in the Premier League. It will be tough for United because City are good at home and I think City will beat United 1 nil. The late match on Sunday is Tottenham Hotspur vs Crystal Palace. Palace play well away from home because they hit teams on the break. Spurs have found these games tough lately because they find it hard to break teams down but with Bale starting to play well with Spurs and I think Spurs will beat Palace 3 nil. The action will finish off with two games on Monday. The first match on Monday is Chelsea vs Everton. Everton are having a brillant season under Ancelotti and Richarlison is in great form lately for the toffees. I am still not sure about Tuchel because they don’t create enough chances when they have the ball. I think that Everton will beat Chelsea 1 nil. The second game on Monday is West Ham vs Leeds. This has the makings of a good game because both teams are having great seasons. Leeds will fancy their chances because they have won more games this season away from home. David Moyes has West Ham flying high this season and I think this match will be a score draw. Hope you enjoy the action over the weekend.