Premier League Predictions: Chelsea Host Misfiring Man Utd, Arsenal Visit Liverpool in Title Test

There are two headline matches during the peculiarly-scheduled Gameweek 9 of Premier League action.

Manchester United’s trip to Chelsea kicks off a lesser-seen slate of eight games on Halloween this Saturday, with two under-fire managers desperately scrambling for three precious points.

One would anticipate a higher-quality affair when reigning champions Arsenal visit Liverpool in Sunday’s only match, with the in-form Reds providing a significant test of the Gunners’ title-winning credentials.

Elsewhere, there are plenty of other narratives to follow up and down the division, so here are Sports Illustrated’s predictions for Gameweek 9.

Chelsea vs. Manchester United Prediction

Prediction: Chelsea 2–1 Man Utd

Location: London, England
Stadium: Stamford Bridge
Date: Saturday, Oct. 31
Kickoff Time: 12:30 p.m. GMT / 8:30 a.m. ET / 5:30 a.m. PT
Referee: Peter Bankes

Xabi Alonso is feeling the pressure after some disappointing performances from his Chelsea team this season, but all eyes are on his opposite number in the away dugout at Stamford Bridge this Saturday.