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Premier League – Aston Villa vs Liverpool Predictions
To end their stretch of a very difficult start to the season, Aston Villa host Liverpool after getting three points from their first two matches but getting a lot more praises. Liverpool, in a season they see themselves making some sort of comeback, are carrying an even longer streak of success that goes way back to last season and includes a win at Villa Park.
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Premier League – Fulham vs Arsenal Predictions
It seems the confidence levels for Arsenal are completely different after their midweek success compared to the opening weekend, but Fulham usually provide a very difficult challenge for the Gunners at Craven Cottage, which might make things just as complicated as they were after their opening day loss.
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Premier League – Chelsea vs Aston Villa Predictions
The last time Aston Villa played in Stamford Bridge against Chelsea, it ended in a disastrous 8-0 defeat, possibly the lowest moment from the premier Birmingham club since the inaugural season of the Premier League. As the teams meet for the first time in 2013-2014, they’re hoping to continue their rather impressive start to London away matches.
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Manchester United – Is Robin van Persie Just Getting Better
Being one of the least decorated players on the Manchester United squad, age doesn’t seem to be much of a problem for Robin van Persie as he continues to prove he’s the best striker in the Premier League, and only getting better as he gets older.
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Arsenal FC – Arsene Wenger Doesn’t Deserve to Have His Contract Renewed
Maybe Arsene Wenger is doing what his owners are asking him to, which is maintain minimal spending while remaining in the Champions League. But it seems Arsenal have taken some sort of step back every season, with this one, or at least it’s start, looking especially disastrous in potential.
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On Manchester United, Arsene Wenger & Simon Mignolet on Opening Day
For anyone who was “worried” about Manchester United not living up to former standards due to the arrival of David Moyes, they probably forgot about Robin van Persie. Arsene Wenger had the opening match everyone expected Arsenal to have, while Simon Mignolet saved Liverpool from another first-match tragedy, showing how big of a difference the Reds made when they decided to change goalkeepers.
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Arsenal & Arsene Wenger Shouldn’t Use the Referee as an Excuse
Maybe Anthony Taylor is a terrible referee. He certainly made one huge mistake that gave Aston Villa a penalty and Laurent Koscielny a red card later on. And yet Arsenal and Arsene Wenger have only themselves to blame. For playing in the usual soft, predictable way, and for not bringing in the necessary additions their limited and unbalanced squad needs.
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Liverpool FC Win Their Opening Match For the First Time In 5 Years
It almost ended in huge disappointment for Liverpool, who were looking for their first season-opener win since the 2008-2009 season, their best since the inception of the Premier League. But the Daniel Sturridge goal giving them the 1-0 lead over Stoke City was enough, thanks to Simon Mignolet saving the penalty from Jonathan Walters.
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Premier League – Swansea vs Manchester United Predictions
It’s hard to imagine a defending champion entering a new season with so many doubting their chances, but a new manager and weak summer transfer window hurt appearances it seems, as Manchester United head into their league debut against Swansea feeling confident, but maybe without enough just cause.
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Premier League – Arsenal vs Aston Villa Predictions
Another season begins for Arsenal with too many people not very pleased about the way they handled their transfer business during the summer, not leaving too much hope for titles and such. For Aston Villa, the beginning of the Premier League season is about making it through a very rough early stretch, and avoiding relegation battles like last season.