With many players already heading off to do international duty for their country, there is just the small matter of three Premier League matches to complete before the international window can get in full swing.
The day’s blockbuster match sees Watford meet Tottenham as both aim to continue their unbeaten starts whilst Arsenal and Manchester United face away trips at Cardiff City and Burnley.
Cardiff City vs Arsenal (1:30pm)
Having finally got their first home win under Unai Emery, Arsenal now will be confident of adding an away win to their belt at Cardiff City.
Cardiff so far look solid defensively with a pair of goalless league draws but aren’t particularly impressive when attacking.
This therefore should be an easy win for Arsenal but when they clashed in 2013-14 season, four of Arsenal’s five goals in this fixture came after 86th minute so it might not be as simple as it looks.
If there are no goals come final minutes, I can see Cardiff holding on but realistically this will be a comfortable Arsenal win.
Prediction: Cardiff City 0-2 Arsenal
Jake predicts: Cardiff City 0-2 Arsenal
Result: Cardiff City 2-3 Arsenal
Watford vs Tottenham Hotspur (4pm)
Embed from Getty ImagesBoth sides come into this with 100% record but Tottenham will be without captain, Hugo Lloris for this clash.
Lloris’ absence definitely will be felt by Spurs because Roberto Pereyra is currently in fierce home form with four goals from last three home games spanning end of last season to now. Watford have won all three of those games as well.
I therefore believe that Spurs are going to have to just go for it because if the Argentinean scores first, it will be tough for the North Londoners to win because Watford will definitely defend for all of their worth.
A draw therefore would be best bet here.
Prediction: Watford 1-1 Tottenham Hotspur
Jake predicts: Watford 1-2 Tottenham Hotspur
Result: Watford 2-1 Tottenham Hotspur
Burnley vs Manchester United (4pm)
Embed from Getty ImagesFor Jose Mourinho and Manchester United, this is a must win after a pair of abject performances against Brighton and Tottenham.
Burnley meanwhile will be keen to put Europa League heartache behind them but defence is going to be key.
Across their opening games so far, both sides have been appalling defensively with United the worse because at least the Clarets have shown desire, particularly in their last two against Fulham and Olympiacos.
Mourinho however was at the latter game studying how Burnley play so anything less than a draw would be shambolic, although victory should be the main aim with Sean Dyche set to rotate squad again.
In his press conference, Mourinho claimed to be the “one of the greatest managers in the world.”
He better start proving that now if he wants to keep his job and given United’s splendid record over Burnley, it should be an away win.
Prediction: Burnley 1-2 Manchester United
Jake predicts: Burnley 0-0 Manchester United
Result: Burnley 0-2 Manchester United
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