Monday's Premier League predictions including Chelsea vs. Newcastle United

West Ham vs. Sheff Utd (Monday, 6.00pm)

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West Ham United play host to Sheffield United on Monday evening looking to remain in the top six of the Premier League standings.

Despite making the trip to the London Stadium in bottom spot, the visitors have won three of their last six fixtures in the top flight.

We say: West Ham United 2-1 Sheffield United

With Sheffield United on the up, we are expecting a competitive encounter to play out at the London Stadium. However, West Ham's extra quality in the final third could shine through in the latter stages as they gamble on pushing for all three points, a potentially decisive return in the race for the European places.

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Chelsea vs. Newcastle (Monday, 8.00pm)

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Chelsea will be looking to make it five wins in a row in all competitions when they continue their 2020-21 Premier League campaign at home to Newcastle United on Monday night.

The Blues have been impressive since Thomas Tuchel's appointment, moving up into fifth position in the Premier League table, while Newcastle have won two of their last three in England's top flight to ease any relegation fears.

We say: Chelsea 2-0 Newcastle United

The Blues have been much-improved under Tuchel and will be taking on a Newcastle side missing their leading scorer. Chelsea's home record this season is actually the third-best in the Premier League, and we fancy the capital giants to continue their strong form with a routine victory over Bruce's team.

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