Barclays Premier League Gameweek 8

Hey just a quick blog. Not going to do every game but make sure you look back on Sunday or Monday to see how my predictions went.

Liverpool v Manchester United: 2-2

This fixture last year finished 3-1, with Dirk Kuyt scoring a hat trick, that total 7 yards. Manchester United are still unbeaten and have scored 24 goals in 7 league games so Liverpool will be happy to have their strongest defence possible. They also welcome back Steven Gerrard who will provide much needed help for Suarez and Carroll. Chris Smalling is back for Manchester United but Tom Cleverly and Rafael Da Silva are still unavailable. Rooney will be hoping that the news on Thursday of his ban won’t affect him on the pitch.

One to watch: Steven Gerrard – an Anfield legend hoping for a dream comeback

Manchester City v Aston Villa: 1-2

I think that Aston Villa could cause the upset of the week. Their last victory, at the newly name Etihad Stadium, was in 2007 but the in-form Gabriel Agbonlahor could propse the biggest threat to City. The City players went goal crazy mid-week with Silva, Dzeko, Nasri, Kompany, Yaya and Kolo Toure scoring for their Countries. 

One to watch: Gabriel Agbonlahor – great game last week, hoping for the same again

Chelsea v Everton: 1-1

I could be slightly biased in this one but although I wish for 4-0 as we need the goals, to catch up with the Manchester clubs and to reach 6000 league goals, i don't think that we will break down Everton enough to get the win.  Everton’s draw last year was the first points that Chelsea dropped and without Torres they could struggle in attack. Jack Rodwell is back from his suspension, that he picked up in the Merseyside derby, so is set to play his 100^th game for Everton.

One to watch: Daniel Sturridge – not letting this opportunity to go to waste.

Stoke v Fulham: 1-0

This game will be Fulham’s 20^th so far this season. Both clubs are going well in Europe but it seems to be affecting Fulham the most in the premier league. Fulham should be very confident after the 6-0 win last week against QPR, but Stoke have the stronger side and have the home advantage.

One to Watch: Peter Crouch – Dream start since joining from Tottenham

Other games:

West Brom v Wolves: 3-2

One to watch – Shane Long

QPR v Blackburn: 3-1

One to watch – Joey Barton

Arsenal v Sunderland: 2-0

One to watch – Robin Van Persie

Wigan v Bolton: 1-0

One to watch – Franco di Santo

Newcastle v Tottenham: 2-2

One to watch – Demba Ba

Norwich v Swansea: 2-0

One to watch – Leon Barnett