Everton manager David Moyes will renew acquaintances with one of his former clubs West Ham United when they do battle at Goodison Park in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon.
Neither side could be separated when they played out a goalless stalemate in the reverse fixture at the London Stadium four months ago.
We say: Everton 2-1 West Ham United
Another closely-fought contest between Everton and West Ham could be on the cards, and the first goal may be crucial as the team who has opened the scoring has gone one to win seven of the last eight Premier League meetings.
Moyes has faced Potter seven times in the top flight and is yet to celebrate a victory (D5 L2) – the Scotsman has only faced Pep Guardiola on more occasions without ever winning in the division (13). However, we feel that Saturday could the day when his winless streak comes to an end and Everton continue their fine run of form.
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Reuniting just a couple of weeks on from a dramatic FA Cup affair, Ipswich Town and Nottingham Forest are back in Premier League action at Portman Road on Saturday afternoon.
The Tractor Boys set an unwanted club record in their 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace last time out, while Nuno Espirito Santo’s men demonstrated their Champions League credentials yet again in a terrific win over Manchester City.
We say: Ipswich Town 0-2 Nottingham Forest
The sturdy Forest backline fears no foe, and even though Delap can be a handful for a lot of defenders to deal with, Murillo and Nikola Milenkovic are seemingly well-equipped to keep him in check.
At the other end, McKenna’s leaky defence will surely be exposed on more than one occasion, and a straightforward victory for Forest is the only outcome we can envisage here.
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Manchester City will endeavour to climb back into the top four of the Premier League table when they welcome high-flying Brighton & Hove Albion to the Etihad Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
The Citizens will be seeking revenge against the Seagulls after suffering a 2-1 defeat in the reverse fixture at the Amex Stadium four months ago.
We say: Manchester City 3-1 Brighton & Hove Albion
Goals are to be expected on Saturday; while Brighton have scored in 26 of their last 29 matches across all competitions, netting at least twice in their last four league games, Man City have scored in all 15 PL meetings with the Seagulls, but have kept just six clean sheets in their last 30 fixtures this season.
Considering their impressive form and the inconsistency of Man City, Brighton will arguably view this contest are their best opportunity to claim their first-ever away win over the Citizens. However, we feel that the hosts may take advantage of Brighton’s high defensive line and will ultimately find a way to come out on top.
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Southampton may be more or less consigned to relegation from the Premier League, but they can do their bit to try to drag Wolverhampton Wanderers down with them in Saturday’s encounter at St Mary’s.
Ivan Juric’s men are still yet to break the 10-point barrier following their 3-1 loss to Liverpool last weekend, while the visitors held the blue half of Merseyside – Everton – to a 1-1 draw in gameweek 28.
We say: Southampton 1-2 Wolverhampton Wanderers
No team in the Premier League have conceded from more shots than Wolves this season – 15.3% – although Southampton’s measly 7.7% conversion rate is also the worst in the division.
The Saints have also lost six top-flight games in which they have broken the deadlock this season, so even if Juric’s team can strike first, even a Cunha-less Wolves should have enough firepower about them to turn the tide and enhance their survival chances at the expense of their hosts.
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At risk of seeing their Champions League hopes dissipate entirely, an out-of-sorts Bournemouth side host a Brentford outfit who have discovered that winning feeling in Premier League away matches.
The Cherries threw away a two-goal advantage in last weekend’s 2-2 stalemate with Tottenham Hotspur, while the Bees’ home woes continued in a painful 1-0 loss to Aston Villa.
We say: Bournemouth 2-2 Brentford
Expect another high-octane encounter between two sides who love to attack with intensity, and Brentford’s recent spate of away successes means that they have a brilliant chance of avoiding defeat.
An entertaining stalemate is seemingly the likeliest outcome, but do not be surprised to see this game go down to the wire; Bournemouth have scored a league-high eight goals in second-half added time in the 2024-25 Premier League, while Brentford have conceded six such strikes, the second-most behind Villa’s seven.
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