TRADER CHALLENGE: Premier League (30th-31st Jan)

O ur traders, Revs and Rory, are once again going head-to-head in this week’s Trader Challenge. See below for their views and predictions and don’t forget to enter our competition for your chance to win Free Bets with Star including top prize of £200. CLICK HERE TO ENTER COMPETITION – £200 FREE BET UP FOR GRABS AND BEAT THE TRADER BONUS !!!

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⚽ Crystal Palace v Wolves ⚽ MAKE YOUR SELECTION

Revs says:
Wolves are in desperate need of a replacement for Raul Jiminez, they look a completely different team to the one we’ve become accustomed to. I can’t see there being many goals in this one, with both teams sharing the points. Prediction: 1-1 (Star 11/2)

Rory says:
This should be a tight one, with neither team coming into the match in good form. Nothing to split them in a rather unenthralling game. Prediction: 1-1 (Star 11/2)

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⚽ Man City v Sheffield Utd ⚽ MAKE YOUR SELECTION

Revs says:
Man City look unstoppable at the moment. Pep’s men are scoring goals for fun, as well as keeping them out at the other end. Despite their shock result in the week against Man Utd, I can’t see Sheffield Utd getting anything from this. Prediction: 4-0 (Star 8/1)

Rory says:
Sheffield United got a huge win vs Man Utd but another trip to Manchester may bring them back down to earth here. Man City are flying and will win this comfortably. Prediction: 3-0 (Star 5/1)

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⚽ West Brom v Fulham ⚽ MAKE YOUR SELECTION

Revs says:
West Brom look a really poor side at the moment. They are shipping more goals than ever under Big Sam and they look in real danger of going down unless something changes. This is a big game at the bottom end of the table, and I think Fulham might have the attacking players to pose some real problems. Prediction: 1-2 (Star 17/2)

Rory says:
Big Sam hasn’t really come in and improved West Brom defensively, but they host a Fulham who struggle for goals. Should be a low scorer in a tense affair with the points shared. Prediction: 1-1 (Star 11/2)

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⚽ Arsenal v Man Utd ⚽ MAKE YOUR SELECTION

Revs says:
Man Utd’s title aspirations took a real dent in the week. You can’t imagine they will perform as poorly this time, but Arsenal are in decent form at the moment after a shaky start to the season. Arsenal also have the benefit on an extra day’s rest, but I can’t split the two teams on this occasion. Prediction: 1-1 (Star 11/2)

Rory says:
Arsenal have finally got their season going and look much improved, while Man Utd will be looking to bounce back from their shock defeat to Sheffield Utd. I feel they will, taking advantage of Arsenal on the break. Prediction 1-2 (Star 17/2)

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⚽ Southampton v Aston Villa ⚽ MAKE YOUR SELECTION

Revs says:
Villa will be wondering how they lost to Burnley in the week. Ollie Watkins has started to fire again and the main man Jack Grealish always looks a threat. Southampton have slowed down a bit after a superb start to the season, so I think Villa will pick up all 3 points here. Prediction: 1-2 (Star 17/2)

Rory says:
Villa have been excellent this season despite losing to Burnley in the week, however a trip to Southampton won’t be easy and I can see the Saints picking up 3 points. Should be an entertaining game. Prediction: 2-1 (Star 9/1)

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⚽ Chelsea v Burnley ⚽ MAKE YOUR SELECTION

Revs says:
I can’t see Thomas Tuchel setting up his team as defensively as he did in the week against Wolves. Tuchel might be the man to get the best out of their summer signing Timo Werner who looks desperately short of confidence. If he can fire, Chelsea should have too much for Burnley here. Prediction: 2-0 (Star 11/2)

Rory says:
A point for Tuchel in his first match, I think it will be 3 points in his second. Burnley somehow scored three goals last time against Villa, but a Chelsea win and clean sheet the likely outcome here. Prediction: 2-0 (Star 11/2)

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⚽ Leicester v Leeds ⚽ MAKE YOUR SELECTION

Revs says:
Since their FA Cup defeat to Crawley, Leeds have looked a bit out of sorts. With games coming thick and fast, the lack of rotation may be starting to hurt them. This game would have been perfect for Jamie Vardy, he’ll be a miss for Leicester but I think they have enough attacking options to get the better of Leeds here. Prediction: 2-1 (Star 7/1)

Rory says:
Leicester will have eyes on the top-four and maybe even a title challenge but look far less threatening without Vardy. Leeds didn’t convince me when beating Newcastle and I anticipate a lower scoring game than many will expect. Prediction 1-1 (Star 7/1)

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⚽ West Ham v Liverpool ⚽ MAKE YOUR SELECTION

Revs says:
West Ham may be the surprise of the season so far. I was convinced David Moyes would be the first manager to go but he’s proved everybody wrong. Liverpool are in danger of losing touch with Man City if they aren’t careful. I think their attacking players will prove too much on this occasion. Prediction: 1-2 (Star 7/1)

Rory says:
West Ham are having a great season and are deserving of their position in the table. However Liverpool’s class should tell here and they’ll keep up their excellent recent record vs the Hammers. Prediction 0-3 (Star 14/1)

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⚽ Brighton v Tottenham ⚽ MAKE YOUR SELECTION

Revs says:
Brighton will be kicking themselves for not seeing off Fulham on Wednesday. Their woes in front of goal continue and I can’t see much changing against Spurs this weekend. Spurs to win this one comfortably for me. Prediction: 0-2 (Star 9/1)

Rory says:
A repeat scoreline of the reverse fixture, Spurs winning the match 2-1. Brighton will give it a good go and get a goal but Kane & Son etc. will prove too good eventually. Prediction: 1-2 (Star 15/2)

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