Premier League: Predicting the winners of every opening weekend fixture

Expected in the fight for the Big 4 this season, Chelsea are behind on their progress. Indeed, the London team now occupies 6th place in the Premier League with 1 point behind 5th place, which offers a ticket for the next Champions League. After a promising start, coach Liam Rosenior has had a more turbulent few weeks recently. The Blues have only pocketed one victory in the last 6 days, for 2 draws and 3 defeats. They also suffered setbacks against Newcastle 0-1 and Everton 3-0. Last weekend, Chelsea easily dominated Port Vale in the quarter-final of the FA Cup 7-0. Manchester City is currently 2nd in the Premier League and is, with one game in hand, 9 points behind leader Arsenal.

Pep Guardiola's gang has not yet said their last word in the battle for the title but their fate is no longer really in their hands. After having chained four victories in a row, the Skyblues let slip precious points during the last two days. Indeed, they were held to a draw by Nottingham Forest 2-2 and West Ham 1-1. Just before the international break, the Citizens won a title by winning the League Cup final against Arsenal 2-0. Last weekend, they made their mark by inflicting a real correction on Liverpool in the quarter-final of the FA Cup 4-0. 

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