EPL Week 10 Predictions: Strikers Guaranteed to Score This Weekend

Daniel Sturridge currently leads the Premier League's goalscoring chart, as reported by BBC Sport.

The Englishman has netted eight goals in nine appearances for Liverpool this season, per WhoScored, and sits one goal ahead of Sergio Aguero in the individual rankings.

With Luis Suarez following closely in third, it appears a number of in-form strikers are guaranteed to net during the next round of fixtures.

Casting our magical eye over another set of predictions, let’s determine which forwards are most likely to hit the back of the net in Week 10.

Home Team	vs.	Away Team	Date, K/O Time and Location	Broadcaster	Prediction
Newcastle	vs.	Chelsea	Nov. 2, 12:45 p.m. GMT, St James' Park.	BT Sport	1-3
Fulham	vs.	Manchester United	Nov. 2, 3:00 p.m. GMT, Craven Cottage.		1-2
Hull	vs.	Sunderland	Nov. 2, 3:00 p.m. GMT, KC Stadium.		1-1
Manchester City	vs.	Norwich	Nov. 2, 3:00 p.m. GMT, Etihad Stadium.		3-0
Stoke City	vs.	Southampton	Nov. 2, 3:00 p.m. GMT, Britannia Stadium.		0-2
West Brom	vs.	Crystal Palace	Nov. 2, 3:00 p.m. GMT, The Hawthorns.		2-1
West Ham	vs.	Aston Villa	Nov. 2, 3:00 p.m. GMT, Boleyn Ground.		1-1
Arsenal	vs.	Liverpool	Nov. 2, 5:30 p.m. GMT, Emirates Stadium.	Sky Sports	2-1
Everton	vs.	Tottenham	Nov. 3, 1:30 p.m. GMT, Goodison Park.	Sky Sports	1-1
Cardiff City	vs.	Swansea City	Nov. 3, 4:00 p.m. GMT, Cardiff City Stadium.	Sky Sports	1-2

Strikers Guaranteed to Score This Weekend

Sergio Aguero, Manchester City

It takes a special player to outline himself as Manchester City’s most important striker, but let’s be honest, Aguero has occupied that mantel ever since he arrived from Atletico Madrid in 2011.

Often halted by minor injuries, the Argentinian’s phenomenal run of goalscoring form is set to continue against Chris Hughton’s struggling Norwich side. Aguero has racked up seven goals in eight Premier League appearances, but vitally, he isn’t being regularly dropped like he was under Roberto Mancini.

The 25-year-old’s terrific finish in the 2-1 loss to Chelsea highlights everything you need to know. He was afforded a difficult chance, but as we’ve come to expect, he gobbled it up without hesitation.

Norwich have kept cleans sheets against Southampton, Stoke and Cardiff this season, but once up against the Sky Blues’ deadly attack, the Canaries will want to take flight.

Robin van Persie, Manchester United

It’s easy to overlook the threat of Robin van Persie right now.

His recent toe injury, as reported by The Guardian, and the excellent form of Wayne Rooney ensure it’s natural to focus on the English forward. Despite a niggling problem, RVP has netted five Premier League goals this campaign, including one in each of his past two outings.

The Dutchman’s strikes against Southampton and Stoke were both opportunistic and expertly taken. These are prime examples of a finisher who doesn’t need to be at his best to make a difference.

Manchester United travel to a Fulham side that have won two of their past six games. With just a duo of sheets to their name this season, the Cottagers are unlikely to shut out a visiting team that must do all it can to instil confidence.

Michu, Swansea City

Important games are often settled by world-class players.

Although Michu’s goalscoring form has been inconsistent this year—he currently has just two league goals this season—the Spanish forward possesses the quality to decide the South Wales derby against Cardiff.

The intimidating, judgemental atmosphere of the Cardiff City Stadium ensures Swansea must travel with cool heads. Michu is willing to absorb pressure and ranks among the most laid-back strikers in the world, an attribute that will make a huge difference in the final game of the week.

He remains an ever-present in Michael Laudrup’s side, even when the striker in front of him continues to rotate, so expect the slick Spaniard to lead by example during the mouthwatering clash with Malky Mackay’s men.

Whether it's a one-on-one, powerful header or long-range attempt, Michu has the quality to win this encounter from anywhere around the opposition's box.

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