EPL Week 14 Predictions: Players Set to Star in Tuesday and Wednesday Matches

With just three days of rest between Matchday 13 and 14, there will likely be some weary legs as the clock ticks down during the Premier League’s midweek games.

With tired legs comes space to exploit, and that’s when the top players are at their devastating best.

Here’s a look at a full slate of predictions before we break down those players likely to shine during this week’s fixtures.

Fixture	Date	Time	TV Info	Prediction
Crystal Palace vs. West Ham	Dec. 3	20:00 GMT/15:00 ET	BT Sport	0-1
Sunderland vs. Chelsea	Dec. 4	19:45 GMT/14:45 ET		1-2
Liverpool vs. Norwich City	Dec. 4	19:45 GMT/14:45 ET		3-1
Arsenal vs. Hull City	Dec. 4	19:45 GMT/14:45 ET		2-0
Southampton vs. Aston Villa	Dec. 4	19:45 GMT/14:45 ET		1-0
Stoke City vs. Cardiff City	Dec. 4	19:45 GMT/14:45 ET		1-1
Swansea City vs. Newcastle	Dec. 4	19:45 GMT/14:45 ET	BT Sport	2-2
Man United vs. Everton	Dec. 4	19:45 GMT/14:45 ET		2-2
Fulham vs. Tottenham	Dec. 4	20:00 GMT/15:00 ET		1-2
West Brom vs. Man City	Dec. 4	20:00 GMT/15:00 ET		1-2

 

Luis Suarez 

Suarez produced possibly his most tame performance for Liverpool since his return from suspension in Sunday’s defeat to Hull City. But the Uruguayan is at his best with a point to prove, and he—more than most—will be looking to put in a good show this week.

Norwich are the visitors to Anfield, and the last time the Canaries faced off against a potent strike force they shipped seven goals. Suarez will drag the Norwich back line from side to side, and if he can get on the scoresheet early then the floodgates could open.

Liverpool will be without the services of Daniel Sturridge through injury, so the burden in front of goal will fall solely on Suarez’s shoulders. But that’s a burden the Uruguayan should be strong enough to handle.

 

Aaron Ramsey 

For the umpteenth time this season, Ramsey produced a clinical display for Arsenal as they swept past Cardiff City on Matchday 13. He was at his devastating best, marauding forward and taking his two goals with ease.

Arsenal welcome Hull City to the Emirates Wednesday night, and Ramsey will again look to prove the difference between the two sides.

Hull played with three central defenders for much of the game against Liverpool. If Steve Bruce deploys the same tactics in North London, then Olivier Giroud will find himself heavily marked. 

This means that the Gunners midfield will have to play their part in the attacking third; expect Ramsey to be at the forefront once more.

  

Adam Lallana

Southampton’s eyes were opened to the harsh realities of the Premier League with defeats to both Arsenal and Chelsea away from home in their last two games.

But Southampton have proved in their opening 13 matches that their early-season form has been no fluke, and the Saints should return to winning ways when the misfiring Aston Villa visit the south of England on Wednesday.

Adam Lallana has been one of the Saints’ standout players this season, and despite two quiet games, the Englishman should once more prove his merit against Villa.

Paul Lambert’s side are relatively solid at the back, but Lallana has the skill and pace to open them up. The last time the 25-year-old played in front of his own fans he produced one of the performances of the season. 

Expect the same on Matchday 14.

 

Alvaro Negredo

Negredo has looked unstoppable at times for Manchester City in recent weeks. He has bagged three goals and an assist in his last four games and should add to that tally against West Brom.

While much of the focus for opposition teams has been on stopping his strike partner Sergio Aguero, the Spanish forward has played his part by finding the net with frequent ease. 

If City are to replicate their home form on the road then they will be dependent on the likes of Negredo to step up and be counted. So far he has proven to be a reliable player for his team.

 

Romelu Lukaku

Romelu Lukaku was a thorn in Manchester United’s side last season. In Sir Alex Ferguson’s last game in charge, the then-West Brom forward bagged a second-half hat-trick, and he will relish the opportunity to take on United once more.

Lukaku has scored eight goals in his last nine league games for Everton, and he possesses the attributes to trouble United.

The champions often struggle against physical centre-forwards who put themselves about, so Lukaku could play a crucial role at Old Trafford this week.