English Premier League: A big London derby to kickstart Matchday 24
Sheffield United vs. Man City
How have the Blades established themselves as one of the best teams to take on the Premier League champions on their return to Top Flight football? By sticking to the plan, that’s how.
Chris Wilder has Pep thinking hard since his 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace. Not an easy fixture for Guardiola to put things right and get back to winning ways. Another draw here and City can start planning their second-place parade.
A brief reflection of the two’s previous individual performances… Sheff came back from behind and secured a point, nearly taking it away from their hosts, Arsenal. Man City were in similar waters when they welcomed Palace.
However, they were chasing, caught up, and then tripped. Points shared at the Etihad. What does this let us know… We in for one good matchup.
Match Prediction
Sheffield United 2-2 Man City
Chelsea vs. Arsenal
The best of the best is Chelsea’s London derby with Arsenal. Both teams are on the rebound after bad days at the office over in Matchday 23. Chelsea waiting until the 93rd minute of the fixture to lose it all in a blink of a set-piece.
Arsenal, on the other hand, dropped a lead… Once again! Arteta’s finding clean sheets a tough ask and a rarity at the Emirates. They’ve now only kept one clean sheet under the Spaniard. Thankfully for the Gunners, Arteta’s had a taste of Frank’s Chelsea and is seeking revenge for the controversy that occurred a month ago.
Match Prediction
Chelsea 2-2 Arsenal
Aston Villa vs. Watford
Not the time to be coming up against Watford. One of the few managerial changes working over a short period. This after going through managers like prepaid data bundles. An undefeated run of six can turn into seven if Watford continues to play the way they have since the new addition.
The catch 22 for Pearson (counting in favour of Dean Smith) he has to think about the FA Cup replay happening in 48 hours time. The Lions pulled off a shocker when they travelled to Brighton. A point saved by a Jack Grealish equalizer. One certainly in the top draw.
The worry is more for the Villains rather than the Hornets. This fixture has one winner when considering recent form.