
In the latest of his regular column, we publish Ed Cashmore’s week 5 Premier League predictions…
Saturday
Everton 1-2 Chelsea (12:45)
Which Everton will turn up this week at Goodison I wonder and think it will be Mr Hyde. John Stones may be feeling a little sheepish facing his pursuers but it is a good opportunity to show what they missed out on. With the main ‘keeper out for Chelsea, they have great back up with Begovic and John Terry should start after returning from suspension, so no problems at the back really. The Blues need to start winning and now should be the time.
Go for the Chelsea win.
Arsenal 2-0 Stoke
It’s hard to see a Stoke team who have yet to win a game this season breaking that habit against the Gunners at the Emirates. Home fans should see their team win for the first time this season and leave Stoke searching for their first three point result.
Arsenal to win.
Crystal Palace 2-3 Manchester City
Top of the table clash – and who would have thought it would involve the Eagles? It is early days, however, and this will be the perfect opportunity for City’s star-studded line-up to show Palace who’s boss. Crystal Palace have been great value so far this season but I can’t see them outlasting the Citizens.
In April, Palace beat City at Selhurst Park, and Pellegrini will be out to square the ledger.
City to win away.
Norwich 3-1 Bournemouth
The Canaries are improving with each outing since promotion and they should have enough goals in them to win this one at Carrow Road. I think that this game has the potential to be a cracker, with both teams going for it.
Norwich to get the home win.
Watford 1-1 Swansea
It’s been a pleasure watching Swansea’s attacking play this term and most pundits would probably expect the likes of Gomis, Ayew and Montero to ply their trade well here. After all, this is the team who just defeated Mourinho’s reigning champions.
However, Watford at home should provide stiff resistance and the Hornets and Swans could well share the spoils.
Go for the draw at Watford.
West Brom City 1-2 Southampton
Southampton were shocking early in the season and they got much better against Norwich City. It’s understandable though, as star players Wanyama and Mane were subject to much transfer window speculation.
The Baggies’ Berahino was in the same boat and despite his bitter tweet after being subject to failed offers from Spurs, he’s been training and could well play. Although it’s hard not to go for a draw here, I am predicting a Saints away win.
Man United 1-1 Liverpool 17:30
Neither of these two are setting the Premier League on fire at the moment, and often this fixture ends in a draw. No one wants to lose this one and it should be close all the way.
I feel a draw coming on.
Sunday
Sunderland 1-2 Tottenham
I keep saying that Spurs will get their first win and they have let me down so far. However, with new signings likely to play and with Harry Kane in goalscoring form again, things should change on Sunday.
Sunderland are also looking desperately for their first win and they will look to ex-loanee and now new signing Fabio Borini for inspiration. For Spurs, Clinton N’jie could make start if fully fit and Heung-Min Son the same. They certainly need to add a new dimension to a team who have lacked creativity with the absence of Christian Eriksen.
Eriksen should return, flanked by Son on the right and Chadli on the left, with Kane the lone front man. At the other end, Jermain Defoe will be the main threat to his former team.
Tottenham to win away.
Leicester 3-1 Aston Villa 16:00
The Foxes have been going for it and reaping the rewards this season. Villa have not been looking too confident on the other hand and I expect Leicester to overcome them pretty comfortably.
The tip is for a convincing home win.
Monday
West Ham 2-2 Newcastle United 20:00
With West Ham looking to reverse their home form with a win and Newcastle searching for their first win of any description, a home win would be expected by most. This is a bit of a coin toss for me, and for that reason it points to a likely draw.
Points shared at Upton Park.
That’s the Premier League Predictions for Week 5 in the EPL.
Good luck – @edcashmoretips



including some woeful losses towards the end of last season as they dropped like a stone down the table, indicates a home win.
have not strengthened in their attack much and will hope that he stays fit for as long as possible until some backup arrives. Soldado and Adebayor surely must be leaving during this window.
he start. Built again around defensive quality first and foremost, it’s a sure bet that Blues boss Mourinho will again set up not to lose games in 2015/16. Not that he’s got a bad midfield or forward attack either! However, their rivals are also trying to buy their way to the title just like Chelsea have consistently done thanks to their mega-wealthy owner’s backing.


nearly managed to pull off such a shock a couple of seasons back, only to fall agonisingly short. The Reds are at 20/1 which shows how wary the bookmakers are of them doing something special again.
injuries, suspensions, different conditions, bad luck etc. However, the top 3 or 4 teams always seem to have that extra bit of quality and squad depth that means that they’re able to win even though they aren’t on top form.




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too hot lately and the Toffees should take full advantage and win. If they fail to do so, Arsenal will definitely not let fourth place slip. Beating Manchester United was important to keep the pressure on the Gunners.
Europa League action with their tough trip to the Britannia against Stoke City.
us home losses this season but will need to work their socks off to get a result at Old Trafford in this new post-Moyes era. It’s difficult to see a Norwich away win, especially with United coming off a loss but a draw could be reasonably expected.
Arsenal did not go well at all and another loss here could drag them back into the relegation dog fight. We think it’ll be Fulham to win at home.
City are
wobbling after dropping more points against Sunderland.
the fourth Champions League place. With Newcastle safe from the drop zone and with seemingly nothing to play for a home win seems to be the logical choice.
Black Cats are not in any form to threaten Jose Mourinho’s team at the moment. However, they do have some form – The last time these two met was in the Capital One Cup where Sunderland defeated the Blues 2-1. You have to go back to November 2010 when the Black Cats last won at Stamford Bridge. That was under Carlo Ancelotti and he saw Steve Bruce’s men put on a
to be a regulation win – 3 points should be in the bag at the Emirates unless Big Sam can inspire the Irons to a first win against the Gunners since 7th April 2007. On that day, West Ham became the