{"id":601878,"date":"2021-09-17T07:19:01","date_gmt":"2021-09-17T11:19:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=601878"},"modified":"2021-09-17T07:19:01","modified_gmt":"2021-09-17T11:19:01","slug":"premier-league-predictions-matchday-five-part-two","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2021\/09\/17\/premier-league-predictions-matchday-five-part-two\/","title":{"rendered":"Premier League Predictions Matchday Five: Part Two"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome to part two of our Premier League predictions for matchday five, where Brighton & Hove Albion host Leicester City,<\/a> West Ham United host Manchester United<\/a>, and Tottenham Hotspur host Chelsea<\/a>. It is set to be one of the best weekends of action in the Premier League so far this season, which even features a London derby.<\/p>\n

You can check out part one of this week\u2019s predictions here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Premier League Predictions: Matchday Five<\/h2>\n

Brighton & Hove Albion Host Leicester City<\/h3>\n

Fresh from a disappointing 2-2 draw against Napoli in the Europa League, in which they were 2-0 up in until the 69th minute, Leicester City head to Brighton & Hove Albion seeking all three points. The hosts, however, will provide a difficult test, having remained resolute before scoring late on to beat Brentford last time out.<\/p>\n

Expect an even affair, with Leicester\u2019s defensive problems becoming more and more clear as the games go by. Their goalscoring prowess will provide a boost, but, ultimately, the Foxes will be held to a draw, thanks to their defensive woes.<\/p>\n

Brighton & Hove Albion 1-1 Leicester City<\/strong><\/p>\n

Manchester United Travel to West Ham<\/h3>\n

After losing to Young Boys in the Champions League, Manchester United must make a statement against the inform West Ham. If they fail to do so, many will be left questioning their title credentials. And, if it\u2019s anything like last season – when United were forced to come from behind to win at the London Stadium – then they\u2019ll be in for a tough test.<\/p>\n

There could be a shock on the cards here; West Ham are no pushovers these days; the total opposite, in fact, and pose a bigger threat than any other side that United have already faced this season. Goals will certainly be on the agenda, and perhaps even a shock victory.<\/p>\n

West Ham United 2-2 Manchester United\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tottenham Host Chelsea in London Derby<\/h3>\n

The games between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea are always filled with drama, and expect Sunday\u2019s battle to be no different. The Blues head into the game as the heavy favourites, and, such is Thomas Tuchel\u2019s tactical approach, expect them to fulfil the expectancies, with Romelu Lukaku playing a big part once more.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur\u2019s confident start has turned sour in recent weeks, with Nuno Esp\u00edrito Santo suffering a 3-0 defeat against Crystal Palace, before a 2-2 draw against Rennes<\/a> in mid-week. The recent misery will likely only continue against Chelsea.<\/p>\n

Tottenham Hotspur 0-2 Chelsea\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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