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Kwesé Predictor App: Gameweek Nine Predictions

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Ahead of Gameweek Nine of the Kwesé Predictor app, Ed Dove delivers his predictions for the weekend's games across the Premier League and the Championship

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In this feature, our expert Ed Dove reveals his picks for Gameweek Nine.

Chelsea vs. Watford, Premier League, 21 Oct, 13:30

Chelsea were exposed at the back by Crystal Palace in shocking fashion last weekend, with the Eagles showing the rest of the Premier League just how vulnerable the champions are when N'Golo Kante's not present.

They'll be tested again when Watford come to Stamford Bridge, but I'm still tipping the Pensioners to eke out a win in front of their own fans.

Dove's prediction: Chelsea to win by one goal

Huddersfield Town vs. Manchester United, Premier League, 21 Oct, 16:00

Huddersfield are learning first hand just how tricky the Prem can be, and they were troubled more than David Wagner would have liked in defeat by Swansea City last weekend.

While United are off the boil at the moment, and failed to find the net against Liverpool last weekend, they should have enough going forward to get one over on the Terriers.

Dove's prediction: Manchester United to win by two goals or more

Manchester City vs. Burnley, Premier League, 21 Oct, 16:00

City were simply rampant against Stoke City last weekend, and followed that up with a midweek victory over Napoli.

While they'll have to work hard to trouble this Burnley backline-one of the division's more solid units-they surely have enough in-form options to forge an opening.

If they take an early lead-as they did last weekend-then it could be another rout.

Dove's prediction: City to win by two goals or more

Swansea City vs. Leicester City, Premier League, 21 Oct, 16:00

On paper, Swansea have an easy run of games coming up, and they kicked off this spell-which could be critical to their survival hopes-with a win over Huddersfield last weekend.

While they'll have been confident to have taken all three points from Leicester at home on Saturday, those hopes may well have been boosted by the departure of Craig Shakespeare.

Will the departure of the Foxes' coach precipitate an upturn in fortunes-as it did when Claudio Ranieri left-or will their malaise continue?

Dove's prediction: Swansea to win by one goal

Aston Villa vs. Fulham, Championship, 21 Oct, 16:00

Villa came crashing down to earth last weekend when their winning streak was ended in their local derby defeat by Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Fulham are in fine form themselves-they're unbeaten in four-but back the Villains to return to winning ways here.

Dove's prediction: Villa to win by one goal

Bolton Wanderers vs. Queens Park Rangers, Championship, 21 Oct, 16:00

Have Bolton turned the corner?

Fans watching their 2-1 victory over Sheffield Wednesday last weekend will certainly think so, but they have to back it up by another triumph-this time at home against QPR.

The Trotters will take confidence from the fact that the Hoops are fading fast under Ian Holloway, and can't seem to buy a win for love nor money.

Their manager's future will certainly be in doubt if they fall again here.

Dove's prediction: Bolton to win by one goal

Southampton vs. West Bromwich Albion, Premier League, 21 Oct, 18:30

Saints may be sat up in midtable, but they're struggling to string wins together, and appear to have lost the defensive security that was their hallmark under Claude Puel.

They've conceded five in their last three, and while the Albion aren't the most menacing side going forward, they're organised and gritty enough to stymie Southampton's attacking options.

I predict this one will end all square.

Dove's prediction: Draw

Millwall vs. Birmingham City, Championship, 21 Oct, 18:30

Millwall's good form has dropped off after back-to-back defeats, and they'll be desperate to remain clear of the relegation zone and take another win when Birmingham come to down.

While there have been green shoots for the Blues since the departure of Harry Redknapp-they've won two of their last three-the Londoners should edge this one.

Dove's prediction: Millwall to win by one goal

Everton vs. Arsenal, 22 Oct, 14:30

Now is pretty much an ideal time to be playing Everton, with the Toffees still to find their feet this season.

They were held by Brighton last weekend, and fell to Lyon in midweek.

The crowd at Goodison Park will be well up for this one, but Ronald Koeman's losing their faith fast, and I can see Arsenal coming away from Liverpool with all three points.

Dove's prediction: Arsenal to win by one goal

Tottenham Hotspur vs. Liverpool, Premier League, 22 Oct, 17:00

Spurs are back at Wembley, and will be desperate to build on last weekend's victory over Bournemouth with another home success.

They will also be buoyed by their midweek draw against Real Madrid, and ought to fancy their chances of taking another three points here.

Liverpool may have romped past Maribor in the Champions League, but they aren't the same side without Sadio Mane in the team, and could struggle to break down Spurs' backline.

Dove's Prediction: Spurs to win by one goal