Another week of the English Premier League is fast approaching, which means that another week of our free tipping and predictions service is on once again.
The Bleacher Report writers have got all the predictions you need for this week and whilst we don't agree on everything as far as predictions go, you can guarantee that one of us, somewhere along the line, is going to be right.
Seems like a fairly good reason for you to read on and check out our predictions for Week 5 of the English Premier League.
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Remember, one point for the correct result (e.g. Chelsea win) and three points for a correct score (e.g Chelsea win 1-0)
Mohamed Al-Hendy | 29 points |
Mike Cummings | 26 points |
Will Tidey | 23 points |
Ed Wyman | 22 points |
Joe Tansey | 20 points |
Karl Matchett | 19 points |
Dan Talintyre | 18 points |
Sam Tighe | 12 points |
Swansea City vs. Everton
Saturday, 22nd of September at 7:45 a.m. ET
Swansea will be looking to get their strong season back on track when they welcome Everton to Liberty Stadium—a side that is also looking to capitalize on their early wins and goal-scoring talent.
Dan Talintyre | Everton win 2-0 |
Ed Wyman | Draw, 1-1 |
Joe Tansey | Everton win 3-0 |
Karl Matchett | Draw, 1-1 |
Mike Cummings | Draw, 1-1 |
Mohamed Al-Hendy | Swansea win 2-1 |
Sam Tighe | Draw, 2-2 |
Will Tidey | Everton win 2-0 |
Chelsea vs. Stoke City
Saturday, 22nd September at 10:00 a.m. ET
After their Champions League draw mid-week against Juventus, Chelsea will be keen to bounce back with a win at Stamford Bridge. This weekend they take on Stoke City, who have picked up four draws through their first four games of the season.
Sam Tighe gives his reasons why Chelsea are the biggest threat to Manchester City for the Premier League title this year.
Dan Talintyre | Chelsea win 2-0 |
Ed Wyman | Chelsea win 3-0 |
Joe Tansey | Chelsea win 2-1 |
Karl Matchett | Chelsea win 2-1 |
Mike Cummings | Chelsea win 2-0 |
Mohamed Al-Hendy | Chelsea win 2-0 |
Sam Tighe | Chelsea win 3-1 |
Will Tidey | Chelsea win 2-1 |
Southampton vs. Aston Villa
Saturday, 22nd September at 10:00 a.m. ET
Aston Villa picked up their first win of the season last week and have a great opportunity to double that total when they take on the win-less Southampton at St. Mary's Stadium.
The Saints performed extremely well against both Manchester clubs and were perhaps unlucky not to get a point in either fixture, but were easily dispatched by Arsenal last week in a 6-1 drubbing. They'll be looking for their first win of the season in this one.
Joe Tansey reflects on why this match is actually a must-win fixture for both clubs.
Dan Talintyre | Draw, 1-1 |
Ed Wyman | Draw, 1-1 |
Joe Tansey | Aston Villa win 1-0 |
Karl Matchett | Draw, 1-1 |
Mike Cummings | Southampton win 2-1 |
Mohamed Al-Hendy | Southampton win 2-0 |
Sam Tighe | Aston Villa win 2-1 |
Will Tidey | Aston Villa win 2-1 |
West Bromwich Albion vs. Reading
Saturday, 22nd September at 10:00 a.m. ET
West Brom's stellar start to the year was somewhat undone by their 3-0 loss to Fulham last week, but with a home match to Reading looming this weekend, the Baggies have a great chance to get back into the winners circle.
Dan Talintyre | West Brom win 5-1 |
Ed Wyman | West Brom win 2-0 |
Joe Tansey | West Brom win 2-0 |
Karl Matchett | West Brom win 1-0 |
Mike Cummings | West Brom win 2-1 |
Mohamed Al-Hendy | West Brom win 2-1 |
Sam Tighe | West Brom win 3-0 |
Will Tidey | West Brom win 3-0 |
West Ham vs. Sunderland
Saturday, 22nd September at 10:00 a.m. ET
Big Sam Allardyce has West Ham primed for a strong season in the Premier League this year. Although the Hammers are nowhere near the force that they once were in the top class, they aren't falling into relegation troubles so far this year.
If that's to continue, then West Ham has got to win at home against lesser teams, like Sunderland.
But don't rule out Martin O'Neill's men just yet. The Black Cats were arguably the surprise story of the Premier League last season after the managerial switch and have the potential to pick up points on the road this season.
Dan Talintyre | Draw, 1-1 |
Ed Wyman | West Ham win 1-0 |
Joe Tansey | Draw, 1-1 |
Karl Matchett | West Ham win 2-1 |
Mike Cummings | Draw, 2-2 |
Mohamed Al-Hendy | Draw, 1-1 |
Sam Tighe | West Ham win 1-0 |
Will Tidey | West Ham win 2-0 |
Wigan Athletic vs. Fulham
Saturday, 22nd September at 10:00 a.m. ET
After selling attacking talent in Moussa Dembele and Clint Dempsey over the summer transfer window, many wondered whether Fulham had thrown away their chance at success this year.
Their 3-0 victory at home against a strong West Brom side may well have eased some of those fears, but they must follow it up with repeat success if they are to prove their attack can function without the two players mentioned above.
Dan Talintyre | Fulham win 1-0 |
Ed Wyman | Wigan win 2-0 |
Joe Tansey | Fulham win 3-0 |
Karl Matchett | Wigan win 1-0 |
Mike Cummings | Wigan win 2-1 |
Mohamed Al-Hendy | Fulham win 2-1 |
Sam Tighe | Wigan win 3-2 |
Will Tidey | Draw, 1-1 |
Liverpool vs. Manchester United
Sunday, 23rd September at 8:30 a.m. ET
As far as rivalry matches go, they don't get much bigger than Manchester United taking on Liverpool at Anfield—a match that you can nearly throw away all competition form and context for.
These two sides will have been gearing up for this one for a while and with the Hillsborough memorial, Patrice Evra and Luis Suarez as well as whatever takes place on the football pitch, there's bound to be plenty of talking points to come out of this one.
Dan Talintyre shares why Luis Suarez and Patrice Evra need to put the handshake incident behind them whilst Karl Matchett discuses why the United/Liverpool rivalry burns brighter than ever.
Lead blogger Mike Cummings also gives his game prediction in full here.
Dan Talintyre | Manchester United win 3-1 |
Ed Wyman | Manchester United win 2-1 |
Joe Tansey | Manchester United win 3-0 |
Karl Matchett | Liverpool win 2-1 |
Mike Cummings | Draw, 1-1 |
Mohamed Al-Hendy | Draw, 1-1 |
Sam Tighe | Manchester United win 2-1 |
Will Tidey | Draw, 0-0 |
Newcastle United vs. Norwich City
Sunday, 23rd September at 10:00 a.m. ET
St. James Park is one of the hardest trips to take in the English Premier League and this week the unlucky honor befalls Norwich City.
The Magpies were lucky last week not to drop all three points against Everton thanks to the officiating, but sometimes you need a little bit of luck and assistance to do well in the league. Now the question becomes whether or not Newcastle can capitalize on their good fortune with victory at home in this one.
Dan Talintyre | Newcastle win 3-0 |
Ed Wyman | Newcastle win 2-1 |
Joe Tansey | Newcastle win 3-0 |
Karl Matchett | Newcastle win 2-0 |
Mike Cummings | Newcastle win 2-0 |
Mohamed Al-Hendy | Newcastle win 2-1 |
Sam Tighe | Newcastle win 2-1 |
Will Tidey | Newcastle win 2-0 |
Manchester City vs. Arsenal
Sunday, 23rd September at 11:00 a.m. ET
A match with huge ramifications for the top-four of the English Premier League sees Manchester City at home to Arsenal, with both sides playing tough Champions League fixtures mid-week.
And whilst the Gunners might have triumphed on the road where City did not, the reigning Premier League champions are a different side at the Etihad and will be tough to beat.
The return of Sergio Aguero would be a huge boost for Roberto Mancini's men, who will need all the strike-power they can get their hands on. Arsenal is, so far, the best defense in the Premier League.
Mike Cummings asks whether or not goalkeeper Vito Mannone should be the No. 1 shot-stopper at the Emirates.
Dan Talintyre | Manchester City win 2-0 |
Ed Wyman | Draw, 2-2 |
Joe Tansey | Draw, 1-1 |
Karl Matchett | Arsenal win 2-1 |
Mike Cummings | Manchester City win 1-0 |
Mohamed Al-Hendy | Draw, 1-1 |
Sam Tighe | Arsenal win 2-1 |
Will Tidey | Arsenal win 2-1 |
Tottenham Hotspur vs. QPR
Sunday, 23rd September at 11:00 a.m. ET
Tottenham Hotspur finally got their season going last week with a win, and will be looking to continue that run when they welcome Queens Park Rangers to White Hart Lane.
Andre Villas-Boas has put together a formidable squad with a plethora of attacking and midfield talent, but so far they have been unable to put it all together into a complete and dominant performance.
Will this be the match where Tottenham finally "clicks"?
Dan Talintyre | Tottenham win 2-1 |
Ed Wyman | Tottenham win 3-0 |
Joe Tansey | Tottenham win 3-1 |
Karl Matchett | Tottenham win 2-0 |
Mike Cummings | Tottenham win 1-0 |
Mohamed Al-Hendy | Tottenham win 3-1 |
Sam Tighe | Draw, 1-1 |
Will Tidey | Tottenham win 2-0 |
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