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Welcome to The Prediction Challenge.
It’s what millions of us do every day - predicting what the score will be in a Premier League match.
Whether it’s a thumping 4-0 home win, a sneaky three points on the road or a 0-0 bore draw, let’s be honest – we all think we can tip the outcome of the next game.
Ahead of each Premier League weekend, we challenge Sportsmail’s experts to test their prediction power.
Each week, we’ll ask one of our star columnists to go head to head with one of our top team of reporters.
They will offer their prediction for each Premier League match - and explain why they went for that score.
This week, it’s JAMIE REDKNAPP vs North East football reporter CRAIG HOPE… and don’t forget to tell us your predictions by leaving a comment below.
JAMIE REDKNAPP: I look at Chelsea and see a team that’s so well organised. Arsenal have no Cazorla, no Ramsey and playing against such a well-drilled side I can’t see them getting anything from this. 3-1 Chelsea
CRAIG HOPE: It’s that time of year when Arsenal exit Europe and their title bid stutters, and who could have predicted that? Chelsea will simply prove too strong both mentally and physically for Wenger’s side. 2-1 Chelsea
JAMIE REDKNAPP: I can’t see Palace going down. Their side is full of good, international players and I expect them to win this one. 2-0 Crystal Palace
CRAIG HOPE: Allardyce will know exactly how to get one over on his former team, who are struggling at both ends of the pitch right now. 2-0 Crystal Palace
JAMIE REDKNAPP: Callum Wilson’s injury is a big blow and Bournemouth are on a bad run. The likes of Tom Davies and Romelu Lukaku will be too much for them. 2-0 Everton
CRAIG HOPE: They’re a strange side, Everton, but finally they look like running into a bit of consistent form. The Cherries are yet to win this year and are in real danger of getting dragged into a relegation scrap. 2-1 Everton
JAMIE REDKNAPP: I expect this to be a tight game. Hull have had a little resurgence and have picked up some good results. I think Liverpool have the edge but if Hull get a result it will not surprise me. 2-1 Liverpool
CRAIG HOPE: Every time I see Hull they play well, and the same cannot be said for Liverpool at present. This will be another frustrating afternoon for Klopp - officials beware. 1-1
JAMIE REDKNAPP: Another tight game. West Ham need to dust themselves down after their defeat by Man City but Southampton are without Virgil van Dijk. 1-1
CRAIG HOPE: The Hammers need to respond to that City humbling. They were brilliant in their last away outing at Boro and I think they’ll have enough about them to emerge with at least a point. 1-1
JAMIE REDKNAPP: Watford’s win over Arsenal took everyone by surprise. I thought they would get dragged into the relegation scrap. Burnley struggle on the road so I think Watford will win this. Watford 2-1
CRAIG HOPE: Can Burnley finally win away from home? Yes they can, and inconsistent Watford are there for the taking. Burnley 1-0
JAMIE REDKNAPP: These are two decent mid-table sides and it is hard to separate them. 2-2
CRAIG HOPE: Ah, the battle for eighth, what a contest this promises to be… Draw. 1-1
JAMIE REDKNAPP: Spurs are unbeaten at home and Dele Alli and Harry Kane will have too much for Middlesbrough. Tottenham 2-0
CRAIG HOPE: If any team can frustrate Spurs and grind out a draw then it’ll be Karanka’s Boro. But Pochettino’s men need to respond after dropping points at Sunderland and once in front they’ll not look back. Tottenham 3-0
JAMIE REDKNAPP: This is a must-win for City. They may be outsiders for the title but are still a dangerous side. Whoever finishes above City will win the league. 3-1 Man City
CRAIG HOPE: Jesus has arrived just in time to cure City’s ills and, while Swansea are on the up under Clement, the hosts will simply be too good. 2-0 Man City
JAMIE REDKNAPP: United have so many good players – there is no way they should be scrambling to get into the top four. Leicester saw off Man City here but I don’t see them doing it against United. 2-1 Man Utd
CRAIG HOPE: The champions are yet to score in the league in 2017 and I can’t see that changing here. A narrow away victory for me with Ibrahimovic the difference. 1-0 Man Utd
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