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La Liga – Villarreal vs Real Madrid Predictions
While the main goal for Real Madrid, obviously, is to hold on to their perfect record in the start of the season as they visit newly promoted and surprising Villarreal, the main attraction of the match will be the probable debut of Gareth Bale.
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La Liga – Barcelona vs Sevilla Predictions
While in previous seasons, a stronger Sevilla side might have hinted at the chances of creating some sort of upset when they visit the Camp Nou to play Barcelona, the 2013 version of the side, stripped away from much of its former quality, doesn’t really stand a chance.
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Premier League – Everton vs Chelsea Predictions
It’s hard to say anything positive about the start Everton have had to their season, even though they’ve yet to lose a match in what is practically a new era for the team. Chelsea have been a bit more successful, even though it hasn’t really shown in terms of positive football, which is something that takes more time to establish than results.
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Premier League – Sunderland vs Arsenal Predictions
It’s been quite a while Arsenal have come out looking so pleased and confident about their dealing in the transfer window (even if it was really just one purchase), while their hosts, Sunderland, have made some meaningful signings that don’t really seem to be working out so far.
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Premier League – Manchester United vs Crystal Palace Predictions
After two weeks of separation between the disappointing start to the season, the first big acquisition and a return to action for Manchester United, it’s good to have a team like Crystal Palace coming to visit at the Old Trafford to end the (too) long international break.
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Liverpool FC – Glen Johnson is a Problem & Opportunity All at Once
Despite all of the signings made by Liverpool this summer, they do lack depth at certain position, highlighted by the latest Glen Johnson injury, which will probably force Brendan Rodgers to use someone who isn’t natural to the right back position, or a player like Andre Wisdom who doesn’t provide the skill set the manager wants to see in the position.
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Chelsea FC – Juan Mata is Better Than Oscar or Whoever Mourinho Benches Him For
For some reason, Juan Mata continues to be the least used member of the creative midfield company Jose Mourinho has at his disposal, despite being the best player for Chelsea ever since he arrived from Spain.
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Real Madrid – Cristiano Ronaldo & Gareth Bale Need to Show They’re More Than Just Expensive
A tacky club like Real Madrid had to organize a somewhat embarrassing beginning to the co-existence of Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale, but it doesn’t mean anything about their future partnership. Being the most expensive two players in the world comes with huge anticipation, but not a lot of patience from the outside world.
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FC Barcelona – Lionel Messi & Neymar Need to End the Foreplay Stage
In a World Cup year, international matches with Brazil & Argentina might mean more to Lionel Messi and Neymar than their success with Barcelona, but it doesn’t change the fact that after a month of getting used to each other, it’s expected of them to start showing a lot more of quality football together, and also on an individual level when it comes to Neymar.
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Manchester United – Nani Is Past the Point of No Return
Not too long ago, it seemed like there’s no chance Nani will get to remain a Manchester United player. But David Moyes isn’t simply an Alex Ferguson “Yes-Man”, and he managed to change the Portuguese winger’s mind about leaving. It doesn’t mean that it’s going to turn out OK.