2021/22 Premier League Predictions & Results: Matchday 24
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Big Frank Lampard returning, Newcastle dominating the transfer headlines and the return of AFCON players are sure to spice up the mid-week games. Premier League Predictions: Matchday 24 features a host of BIG scorelines, perhaps indicating the overactive imaginations of domestic football starved fans?
Pintsized content from the week before:
Preview: Premier League Predictions: Matchday 23
Review: Premier League Review: Matchday 23
Statistics: Football Statistics: Matchday 23
PI’s Recommended Match: Watford vs Norwich.
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| Fixtures | Pintsized | Ryan | Steviano | Results |
| Tuesday, 8 February | ||||
| Newcastle vs Everton | 2-1 | 0-2 | 2-2 | 3-1 |
| West Ham vs Watford | 3-1 | 3-1 | 3-1 | 1-0 |
| Burnley vs Man United | 1-2 | 0-0 | 1-3 | 1-1 |
| Wednesday, 9 February | ||||
| Norwich vs Crystal Palace | 1-1 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 1-1 |
| Spurs vs Southampton | 2-1 | 2-1 | 3-1 | 2-3 |
| Man City vs Brentford | 3-0 | 3-1 | 5-1 | 2-0 |
| Aston Villa vs Leeds | 2-0 | 3-0 | 2-1 | 3-3 |
| Thursday, 10 February | ||||
| Liverpool vs Leicester | 3-0 | 4-2 | 3-1 | 2-0 |
| Wolves vs Arsenal | 1-0 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 0-1 |
Premier League Predictions: Matchday 24
Tuesday, 8 February
Newcastle (#19, 15pts) vs Everton (#16, 19pts)
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From Ancelotti promising Europe to settling on a Lampard-led relegation battle, Everton fans have experienced a dour rollercoaster ride the past couple of years. Still, even with the stupid amounts of money that Newcastle threw at the wall during January, the team will need at least the month to gel. Importantly, Kieran Trippier has tightened the Geordie defence as well taking some pressure off of Allan Saint-Maximin’s wing. Without Digne, it’s difficult to see Seamus Coleman dealing with the physical threat of ASM.
Prediction: 2-1
Ryan
Will the Geordie spending spree be enough to save their Premier League status? Only time will tell. Everton have also had some significant changes across the board and the arrival of Frank Lampard may give the team a boost through his presence. I can see Everton turning their season round now and this will begin at St James’ Park.
Prediction: 0-2
Steviano
Difficult to call – Newcastle have splashed the cash but probably not got their prime targets and it will be interesting to see how they gel. They should have done just enough to get out of the relegation zone by the end of the season but they face an Everton team looking for a Lampard led bounce back after Rafa is no longer the gaffa. If Alli/Van de Beek can regain their form then they should have a strong end of season with injuries finally clearing up.
Prediction: 2-2
West Ham (#5, 37pts) vs Watford (#18, 15pts)
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If anything comes from the Hammer’s mid-week cup scare, it solidified that Declan Rice cannot entertain any figure under £100m. Well… aside from blasted contract expiries throwing a spanner in the work. Antonio’s return will put to bed any doubts over West Ham’s attacking threat. Roy Hodgson has his work cut out trying to organise Watford’s mess of a backline. Emmanuel Dennis should re-ignite the blunted attack that struggled against Burnley, but it doesn’t seem wise to back a team that needs to out-score their defensive failures.
Prediction: 3-1
Ryan
Although they will be a little disappointed about not picking Lingard up again, the Hammers are still very much having a blast this season with no real sign of stopping. Watford have made what seems to be their 50th managerial change in a few years with an experienced but uninspiring Roy Hodgson. Will this keep the Hornets buzzing in the top flight? I don’t think it will and West Ham will pile more misery on Watford.
Prediction: 3-1
Steviano
West Ham beat Watford away just over a month ago and I find it hard to believe they wont complete the double at home despite failing to strengthen the team in the window. Uncle Woy has a big job on his hands to turn around Watford’s fortunes and I don’t think he’ll be able to do it in this one.
Prediction: 3-1
Burnley (#20, 13pts) vs Man United (#4, 38pts)
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This has the aura of Brentford vs United, whereby United fail to hit the ground running but somehow find themself slotting in quick succession. Burnley are all but dead, even with Sean Dyche at the helm, but they will continue to fight tooth and nail to keep Turf Moor a fortress. One positive out of United’s defeat to Middlesbrough was Jadon Sancho’s energetic performance. While Rashford falls in and out of form, Sancho slowly appears to be gaining confidence with the pace of the English league.
Prediction: 1-2
Ryan
Burnley might be in trouble. There’s no sign that their form could change for the better at this point despite their ambitious signings. As for United, this fan is past caring and indifferent about what’s happening with the club both on and off the pitch. Nothing is likely to change anytime soon but I digress. What do you get when you combine a defensive wall with a misfiring attack? A boring 0-0.
Prediction: 0-0
Steviano
It’s looking increasingly dire for Dyche who saw his big target man move to Newcastle and replaced him with an even bigger target man – as they say if Plan A fails do Plan A better. United also didn’t bring any new faces in in the window but will be smarting from exiting the FA cup at the weekend and I expect a reaction at the Clarets expense.
Prediction: 1-3
Premier League Predictions: Matchday 24
Wednesday, 9 February
Norwich (#17, 16pts) vs Crystal Palace (#13, 24pts)
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Tim Krul’s presence between the sticks, and organisation of the backline, was sorely missed against Wolverhampton. HUGE performances from Grant Hanley will be needed if the Canaries are to stop themselves from yo-yoing. Palace continues to blow hot and cold, yet Osdonne Edouard’s continued success will pressure Parish & Co into financially backing Vieira next summer.
Prediction: 1-1
Ryan
Dean Smith seems to have breathed some life into the Canaries to the point where they don’t seem like the worst team in the league and in fact have a possibility of survival. Palace are having their typical mid-table season, impressing in some games and disappointing in others. They’re not in any danger of troubling either end of the table which can be dangerous against a team that has something to play for. That’s why I’ll plump for a draw.
Prediction: 1-1
Steviano
Neither team strengthened in January but Norwich have somehow made it out of the bottom 3 with two back to back wins against fellow strugglers – Palace’s last win was against Norwich so they will be keen to get the double but might come up short.
Prediction: 1-1
Tottenham (#7, 36pts) vs Southampton (#12, 25pts)
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A much-needed return in form for Harry Kane will likely see his departure in the summer, but at least Spurs can push for Champions League off the back of his renaissance. Cutting Dele Alli will go some way to restoring order to the fractious changing room, with Conte’s widespread dictatorship starting to emerge. Hasenhuttl continues his fantastic job on a shoestring budget, but Che Adams and Armando Broja will struggle to find space in London.
Prediction: 2-1
Ryan
Spurs are no longer Kane FC. They’re bumbling on by without truly impressing this season and the fact that it’s more of a team effort is encouraging. Much like Palace, Southampton are comfortably mid-table and in no danger of any battle. With that in mind, I expect a close game but one which will favour the home team.
Prediction: 2-1
Steviano
Slight ringing of the changes by Conte with two Juve players coming in and various players exiting including £40m for Alli (a Daniel Levy special if ever there was one). Despite losing his unbeaten start at Chelsea last time out Conte will have too much for a Southampton team buoyed by a battling 1-1 draw with City last time out.
Prediction: 3-1
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Man City (#1, 57pts) vs Brentford (#14, 23pts)
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Two teams travelling down very different paths of form. After an electric start to their PL lives, Brentford have fallen upon hard times and are counting upon Christian Eriksen to stop the rot. Pep’s megabucks squad have made the English domestic scene look like a farmers league at times. There is no stopping the Citizen’s tide.
Prediction: 3-0
Ryan
The champions elect continue rolling on with potentially one eye on that elusive European trophy. Before that though, they still need to do the business in the league. Brentford have lost some steam from their initial bright start but they’ve proven to be a breath of fresh air, weird rambling manager aside. They’ll give City a game but ultimately the home team will have too much firepower.
Prediction: 3-1
Steviano
I feel that Brentford should be sponsored by Lurpak or Danish bacon as they seem to obsessed with Denmark players – the return of Eriksen will be welcomed by all football fans but I don’t expect this to be a happy one on the night. City will want to pick up after the disappointing draw at Southampton and should have too much.
Prediction: 5-1
Aston Villa (#11, 26pts) vs Leeds (#15, 22pts)
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The honeymoon period is over for Steven Gerrard. The Liverpudlian has managed to fire Emiliano Buendia into lightning form, perhaps papering over a stuttering return to the PL for Philippe Coutinho. Leeds are surviving with a little breathing room from the drop, but their extensive injury list harbours doubts over their ability to maintain their privileged position. Without Raphinha or Patrick Bamford, Villa’s expansive midfield approach can push deeper in confidence that their defence will blunt Daniel James.
Prediction: 2-0
Ryan
Steven Gerrard has given Villa a big boost since his arrival and they look like a competitive outfit again. Leeds have definitely experienced a downturn from last season and are definitely not the X factor they used to be for the Premiership. I don’t see much changing and this will continue at Villa Park.
Prediction: 3-0
Steviano
Squad fitness may prove the difference here as Leeds continue to suffer badly with missing key players whilst Villa have strengthened in the window and the Coutinho signing in particular should lift the club’s ambitions.
Prediction: 2-1
Premier League Predictions: Matchday 24
Thursday, 10 February
Liverpool (#2, 48pts) vs Leicester (#10, 26pts)
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The return of AFCON finalists, Mohamad Salah and Sadio Mane, should bolster Liverpool’s surge towards league leaders, Manchester City. Even at the mid-February point, it is still too early to etch team names onto the Premier League. In Leicester’s case, however, their season is all but doomed to a fight for Europa League. Maddison’s revival will please Brendan Rodgers, but no Vardy leaves a lot to ask of Patson Daka and Kelechi Iheanacho (the pair managed just one goal at Nottingham).
Prediction: 3-0
Ryan
These games have always provided goals and entertainment and the trend should surely continue here. Liverpool should have Salah and Mane back soon after AFCON so expect their wins to be more consistent and heavier again. Leicester are on a bit of rollercoaster with tremendous peaks and brutal troughs so can be difficult to predict their matches. An entertaining match to come but Liverpool will win.
Prediction: 4-2
Steviano
The return of Salah should give Liverpool a further lift after the £50m capture of Luis Diaz – Leicester meanwhile continue to limp along in their season with no sense of optimism at this time after a torrid run of injuries to key players.
Prediction: 3-1
Wolves (#8, 34pts) vs Arsenal (#6, 36pts)
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Remember around the start of the season when critics were heaping scorn on Bruno Lage’s name? The Wolverhampton manager must feel vindicated following the success of his water-tight defensive approach in 2022. Attacking threat continues to remain somewhat muted, yet, a single jigsaw piece to be found in the summer is not the most taxing checklist. Arteta’s nightmare run of form in January (L City, L Nott Forest, D Liverpool, L Liverpool, D Burnley) destroys the goodwill built after walking over the likes of Norwich, Leeds and Sunderland. There’s usually a goal in this young Arsenal side, but Wolves will prove immensely difficult to break down.
Prediction: 1-0
Ryan
It might be time to put some respect on the name of Bruno Lage. 16 goals conceded in 24 league games is bordering on early Mourinho levels of ridiculous. A lack of goals compared to the historic champions puts a ceiling on Wolves’ potential but they are firmly in a European fight. Arsenal are also looking for European football next season but are far less predictable than their home opponents. I can see a draw here with both teams settling for a point each.
Prediction: 1-1
Steviano
Wolves continue to defy the odds and sit just 2 points behind Arsenal in the table with the second lowest goals scored and conceded. Arsenal have got rid of the toxicity of Aubameyang to barca on a free where he joins Adama Traore on loan from Wolves.
Prediction: 1-1
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