English Premier League: Predicting Week 5 Results

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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 13: Fernando Torres of Chelsea reacts during the UEFA Champions League group E match between Chelsea FC and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at Stamford Bridge on September 13, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Image

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Two hat-trick heroes and two more comprehensive wins for Manchester City and Manchester United last weekend meant that the two clubs continue to occupy the top two places in the Premier League, with unbeaten records and goal differences which make them daunting prospects for any opponent.

However, both teams only mustered lacklustre draws in the UEFA Champions League this week, and all eyes will be on whether or not they can bounce back to their devastating best.

City travel to 18th-placed Fulham while United have an appetising clash with previous champions Chelsea, for whom £50-million striker Fernando Torres (pictured) has begun to show improving form.

Elsewhere, Blackburn will look to put pressure on a shaky Arsenal team and relieve the burden bearing down on the shoulders of manager Steve Kean, who some are tipping to be the first manager dismissed this season after leading his side to a solitary point in four matches.

Last weekend, I suffered my first predictions defeat at the hands of Neri Stein, who scored a credible seven points to my four. Congratulations to Neri!

This week, it is the turn of David Hendrick, a lifelong Liverpool F.C. fan and admirer of American sports, to try his hand against me.

Keep reading for a guide to all all 10 matches being played in the greatest league in the world in the coming days!

Blackburn Rovers V Arsenal

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Blackbirn manager Steve Kean during the Barclays Premier League match between Fulham and Blackburn Rovers at Craven Cottage on September 11, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Scott Heavey/Getty Images)

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Date: Saturday 17 September, 12:45 BST

Last season: Blackburn 1-2 Arsenal

Key Players: Chris Samba (Blackburn), Emanuel Frimpong (Arsenal)

Form: Rovers won their first goal at Fulham, with Ruben Rochina the scorer. Arsenal edged out no-hopers Swansea 1-0 at home.

Odds: Blackburn 18/5, Draw 13/5, Arsenal 10/11

Prediction: Blackburn 1-2 Arsenal

David Hendrick says: Blackburn 1-2 Arsenal

Aston Villa V Newcastle United

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - AUGUST 23: Darren Bent of Aston Villa during the Carling Cup second round match between Aston Villa and Hereford United at Villa Park on August 23, 2011 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

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Date: Saturday 17 September, 15:00 BST

Last season: Aston Villa 1-0 Newcastle

Key Players: Darren Bent (Aston Villa, pictured), Cheik Tiote (Newcastle)

Form: Gabriel Agbonlahor secured a point with a late goal for Villa in a 2-2 draw at hapless Everton and Newcastle lacked sparkle during a 0-0 draw at QPR.

Odds: Aston Villa Evens, Draw 5/2, Newcastle 7/2

Prediction: Aston Villa 1-0 Newcastle

David Hendrick says: Aston Villa 2-1 Newcastle

Bolton Wanderers V Norwich City

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 27: Juan Mata of Chelsea closes down Kyle Naughton of Norwich City during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Norwich City at Stamford Bridge on August 27, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Get

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Date: Saturday 17 September, 15:00 BST

Last season: N/A

Key Players: Kevin Davies (Bolton), Kyle Naughton (Norwich)

Form: Bolton's performance was not reflected in the 0-5 scoreline in their match against champions Manchester United, but they will need to be more clinical and diligent this Saturday. Norwich will be disappointed at losing to West Brom, a team they should have fancied playing at home.

Odds: Bolton 5/6, Draw 13/5, Norwich 7/4

Prediction: Bolton 2-1 Norwich

David Hendrick says: Bolton 1-1 Norwich

Everton V Wigan Athletic

SWANSEA, WALES - AUGUST 20: Victor Moses of Wigan and Steven Caulker of Swansea challenge for the ball during the Barclays Premier League match between Swansea City and Wigan Athletic at Liberty Stadium on August 20, 2011 in Swansea, Wales. (Photo by Ma

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Date: Saturday 17 September, 15:00 BST

Last season: Everton 0-0 Wigan

Key Players: Tim Cahill (Everton), Victor Moses (Wigan, pictured)

Form: The home team sit in mid-table after a 2-2 draw against Aston Villa, but Wigan were no match for Man City, who should have beaten them by many more than three goals.

Odds: Everton 4/7, Draw 3/1, Wigan 13/2

Prediction: Everton 2-0 Wigan

David Hendrick says: Everton 2-0 Wigan

Swansea V West Brom

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 10: Steven Caulker of Swansea City in action during the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Swansea City at Emirates Stadium on September 10, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

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Date: Saturday 17 September, 15:00 BST

Last season: N/A

Key Players: Steven Caulker (Swansea, pictured), Graham Dorrans (West Brom)

Form: Swansea played decently in their 1-0 away loss to Arsenal but have yet to score a goal this season. West Brom came out of the blocks quickly to secure a 1-0 win at Norwich with a fourth-minute strike form forward Peter Odemwingie.

Odds: Swansea 19/11, Draw 23/10, West Brom 2/1

Prediction: Swansea 2-1 West Brom

David Hendrick says: Swansea 1-1 West Brom

Wolverhampton Wanderers V Queens Park Rangers

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 12: Shaun Wright-Phillips of Queens Park Rangers in action during the Barclays Premier League match between Queens Park Rangers and Newcastle United at Loftus Road on September 12, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose

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Date: Saturday 17 September, 15:00 BST

Last season: N/A

Key Players: Kevin Doyle (Wolves), Shaun Wright-Phillips (QPR, pictured)

Form: Wolves missed a cutting edge and the final pass against Spurs and suffered a 2-0 loss, but QPR looked revitalised by their transfer window arrivals and were unlucky not to win for the second time this season.

Odds: Wolves Evens, Draw 13/5, QPR 10/3

Prediction: Wolves 1-1 QPR

David Hendrick says: Wolves 3-2 QPR

Tottenham Hotspur V Liverpool

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 22: Matt Derbyshire of Birmingham City is challenged by Ledley King of Tottenham Hotspur during the Barclays Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Birmingham City at White Hart Lane on May 22, 2011 in London, England. (

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Date: Sunday 18 September, 13:30 BST

Last season: Tottenham 2-1 Liverpool

Key Players: Ledley King (Tottenham, pictured), Stewart Downing (Liverpool)

Form: Spurs registered their first points of the season thanks to goals from former Arsenal player Emmanuel Adebayor and forward Jermain Defoe against Wolves. Liverpool heaped pressure on previous opponents Stoke but were undone by a penalty awarded for a dubious foul.

Odds: Tottenham 12/7, Draw 12/5, Liverpool 9/5

Prediction: Tottenham 2-1 Liverpool

David Hendrick says: Tottenham 1-3 Liverpool

Fulham V Manchester City

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 14: Sergio Aguero of Manchester City in action during the UEFA Champions League Group A match between Manchester City and SSC Napoli at the Etihad Stadium on September 14, 2011 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Laurence G

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Date: Sunday 18 September, 15:00 BST

Last season: Fulham 1-4 Man City

Key Players: Danny Murphy (Fulham), Sergio Aguero (Man City, pictured)

Form: Fulham are showing tiredness during the latter stages of matches, and drew 1-1 against Blackburn at home, while Man City were majestic in their 3-0 defeat of Swansea.

Odds: Fulham 6/1, Draw 3/1, Man City 8/13

Prediction: Fulham 1-2 Man City

David Hendrick says: Fulham 1-4 Man City

Sunderland V Stoke City

SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 10: Nicklas Bendtner of Sunderland competes with John Terry and Raul Meireles of Chelsea during the Barclays Premier League match between Sunderland and Chelsea at the Stadium of Light on September 10, 2011 in Sunderland,

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Date: Sunday 18 September, 15:00 BST

Last season: Sunderland 2-0 Stoke

Key Players: Nicklas Bendtner (Sunderland, pictured), Matthew Etherington (Stoke)

Form: Sunderland succumbed 2-1 to Chelsea, but Ji Dong-Won scored his first goal for the club. Stoke, who have just battled to a superb 1-1 draw at Dynamo Kiev, held on for a uplifting 1-0 win at home to Liverpool.

Odds: Sunderland 6/4, Draw 12/5, Stoke 23/10

Prediction: Sunderland 1-1 Stoke

David Hendrick says: Sunderland 1-1 Stoke

Manchester United V Chelsea

LISBON, PORTUGAL - SEPTEMBER 14: Wayne Rooney of Manchester United in action during the UEFA Champions League Group C match between SL Benfica and Manchester United at the Estadio da Luz on September 14, 2011 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Clive Mason/G

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Date: Sunday 18 September, 16:00 BST

Last season: Man Utd 2-1 Chelsea

Key Players: Wayne Rooney (Man Utd, pictured), John Terry (Chelsea)

Form: Man Utd are in stunning 100 percent form, and beat Bolton 5-0 away from home last weekend. Chelsea have not hit the same gear yet, but are still in a good position under their new manager

Odds: Manchester United 13/15, Draw 11/4, Chelsea 4/1

Prediction: Man Utd 1-1 Chelsea

David Hendrick says: Man Utd 1-2 Chelsea

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