Mark Holmes challenges up-and-coming rapper and QPR fan Franko Fraize in the opening round of the new weekly TEAMtalk Prediction League.
This season, our man Mark will take on someone from the world of music or celebrity to predict the outcome of the 10 Premier League games every weekend.
Every correct result will be worth one point, while every correct scoreline is worth three points. We will keep a tally throughout the season to see how Mark fares against all of our guests.
Manchester United v Swansea City
Mark: Lots of people expect United to waltz back into the top four this season but they've got to do some more business to make sure of that. However, the boost of a new manager will carry them through their opener. 3-0.
Franko: This won't be as easy as United are expecting. I fancy an opening-day shock! 2-2.
Leicester City v Everton
Mark: No team, no matter how good, wants their first game to be away at a newly-promoted side. I don't expect Leicester to be too far away from the relegation mix this season, but they should get something here. 1-1.
Franko: I think Leicester will struggle to find their feet for first few games of the campaign. 0-2.
QPR v Hull City
Mark: I'm really not sure what to expect from QPR this season, whereas Hull should challenge for a top-half place. However, the atmosphere at Loftus Road will be electric for this one. 2-1.
Franko: I'm a Rangers fan so starting on a confident note! 2-1.
Stoke City v Aston Villa
Mark: As a Stoke fan, I'll have to try not to let my heart rule my head predicting our games this season! There is genuine reason to be excited about the team Mark Hughes has put together, though, whereas I can't see anything other than a poor season for Villa. 3-1.
Franko: I think Villa will struggle this year. Mark Hughes seems to have got them playing at Stoke, too. 1-0.
West Brom v Sunderland
Mark: Both of these sides have made some decent signings but it's a big test for Alan Irvine at West Brom, while Sunderland have still got some more work to do if they are to steer clear of the bottom half. I'll go for home advantage. 1-0.
Franko: I think this one will be a bit of a cautious one for both sides. I can't see any goals myself. Bore draw. 0-0.
West Ham v Tottenham
Mark: I think Spurs could be this season's surprise package in the sense that they mount a serious challenge for the top four. Nobody even seems to be mentioning them! They have struggled at West Ham recently, but I fancy them to lay down an early marker. 0-3.
Franko: I think this will be a bit of a boring one but Spurs will nick it late on. 0-1.
Arsenal v Crystal Palace
Mark: I think Arsenal made bigger strides forward than many gave them credit for last season. With another top player in Alexis Sanchez on board, they should be a joy to watch this time around. 4-0.
Franko: I think Arsenal will be the team to beat this year and off the back off the Community Shield win they will be full of confidence. 1-0.
Liverpool v Southampton
Mark: Liverpool have addressed last season's issue, which was a lack of squad depth but, like many, I think they will be weaker without Luis Suarez. Southampton are also certain to be weaker than last season but I don't think they'll be anywhere near the bottom three. 3-1.
Franko: Liverpool have looked good in pre-season and with Southampton selling so many of the core players from last year I predict they will struggle to get out the blocks. 2-0.
Newcastle v Manchester City
Mark: After finally being given some money to spend, Alan Pardew will be confident of challenging for eighth spot this season. Manchester City's transfer business hasn't blown me away but they'll be as consistently efficient as ever. 1-2.
Franko: I think Newcastle will struggle this year. Loic Remy was an asset for them last year and I think they will miss him. I think Man City will get over the Arsenal defeat relatively quickly, starting at St James' Park. 0-2.
Burnley v Chelsea
Mark: As I mentioned earlier, no club wants to visit a newly-promoted side on the opening weekend. Turf Moor will be a tough place to visit at any time this season but Chelsea should have too much quality. 0-2.
Franko: I know Burnley did well in Championship but I really think Chelsea will dominate this one. 0-3.
Franko Fraize: This week's guest predictor
Five from Franko Fraize
How did you come to support your club and what are your favourite memories from your time as a fan?
My old man is a massive QPR fan. There wasn't a lot of choice in the matter really!
My best memories are from when we got promoted from the Championship in 2010-2011. Being at Loftus Road that day was unreal. We all waited to hear the results of the points fiasco and when it came through as just a fine the whole place turned into party central. It was an unbelievable atmosphere!
Who have been your biggest heroes during your time supporting the club?
Les Ferdinand. The Les Ferdinand days were when I first started taking football seriously and the last time I remember us being a respectable Premiership team. After Les left we went downhill for a good few years. Les gives me that rose tint if you know what I mean.
What do you make of the current team? What are your hopes for the season?
I'm happy with the togetherness we seem to have in the dressing room. The last couple of years haven't seen much of that and I think it was a big problem for us. Everyone dug deep for each other last season and I hope that carries on into this one.
I'm more than happy with the signings so far and if we keep Remy we will be laughing. All I care for this season is to stay in the Premier League. Stay up and build from there.
Everyone has a soft spot for another team. Who's yours and why?
Arsenal because in my family it seems to be one or the other. Rangers or Arsenal
What's going on for you at the moment?
It's been a massive year for me as an artist. This year has seen Radio 1 daytime playlist play for my track 'Treasures'; saw me support one of my favourite bands, 'The Enemy'; I played on the Hyde Park Bill alongside The Libertines; I Played Wembley with Pro Green and Connor Maynard.
It's been an eventful one. Soccer AM also used one of my tunes and as Reverend Jon McClure told me, "That's the ghetto love that means the most."
Check out Franko's new single 'Underdog' on Shoot Matchday
Attempt to predict the scores of this weekend's games yourself in the comments section below - and be sure to tell Mark next Friday if you better his score.
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