Hey. I took a sabbatical for reasons explained here, but I'm back for the new season though. Without much ado, here we go:
HULL vs LEICESTER:
The new season has to start with a banker like this one. Jesus is coming back, that's expected. Hull, will be relegated, that's inevitable. A club in shambles -- a depleted squad, terrible administrators, no manager and not a single signing; the perfect recipe for a poor season. No one expects Leicester to repeat a (still) weird feat, but jump on a straightforward Leicester win here.
ARSENAL vs LIVERPOOL:
Beautiful two-footed Cazorla, Xhaka's grit, Lovren's wife, a centreback pairing of Holding and Monreal, Sanogo on the bench, Gegenpressing, rampaging Mane with a price tag to justify, Klopp's grin etc. This has the makings of a high scoring contest.
Over 2.5 goals & Liverpool win.
BOURNEMOUTH vs MAN UNITED:
United faltered under Moyes & LvG because they couldn't dispatch 'small' teams, but I think Mourinho will buck the trend and bully these small teams all season long. Pogba will sit this one out, still, I think United have too much quality for the home side (who have recruited well by the way).
Away win.
MAN CITY vs SUNDERLAND:
Moyes has bought a new defense and will look to remake some tainted reputation, I just don't think the rebuilding will start at the Etihad. New coaches, new players, new systems. All these promise a bucket load of goals in what will be a ridiculously open contest.
Over 2.5 goals
EVERTON vs TOTTENHAM:
A potentially cracking match here, but Koeman is still settling in his new home. Tottenham on the other hand, have kept their nucleus and improved on it. They'll narrowly shade this one thank you very much.
Away win
MARSEILLE vs TOULOUSE:
Toulouse narrowly escaped relegation last season, lost their talisman Wissam Ben Yedder (brilliant name) & replaced him with Ola Toivonen (poor man's Zlatan). One would think it'd be a straightforward win for Marseille, but you'd be wrong. A big side punching below it's weight and unforgiving fans isn't the exact combination for success. Still, with Diarra, Thauvin, Gomis & Cabella, they'll edge a tight one.
Home win.
VITESSE vs ADO Den Haag:
Impressive comfortable wins for both sides last week, but Chelsea Mk II (aka Vitesse) have that bit of superior quality that should see a comfortable home win here.
Home win.
NEWCASTLE vs HUDDERSFIELD:
Having lost their opener, Newcastle have a chance to make good on their status as favorites for the title. With record attendances and adoring fans who've found a new hero in Bemitez, they'll kick start their season with a win here.
Home win.
KRYLA SOVETOV SAMARA vs KRASNODAR:
Foot of the table vs Top of the table. In Smolov (4goals in 2games), Krasnodar have a livewire striker who'll feast on Samara here.
Comprehensive away win.
Right, that's your lot for the weekend. Good luck people.
--->>>Captaincue.
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