The Weekend Preview (24/9/11)

Another mouth watering Premier League matchday - well if its anywhere as eventful as last week then we are in for another exciting weekend! Last week just had everything; goals, saves, cards, and of course misses! Will be interesting to see how much a week can change things...

Man City v Everton: The early kick off of the day sees a strong Man City side with no European hangover take on an Everton side who, as pressure mounts, seem stronger every week! Despite Everton winning 7 of their last 8 versus Man City, I still feel, with Aguero on top form, they ought not to drop points in consecutive weeks! My Prediction Man City win!


Arsenal v Bolton: An Arsenal side on the rocks and a Bolton side who haven't had the easiest of starts come head to head at the Emirates. Both teams will be desperate for a win - not only for 3 points but to give them an attempted kick start for their Premier League campaign. At times Arsenal looked awesome last week but as soon as they lost the ball they reminded me of the "typical League 2" joke often used on Soccer AM - just feel at home they may sneak the win. My prediction Arsenal Win!


Chelsea v Swansea: I think following last weekends performance many Chelsea fans will be quietly confident about the season ahead! Despite the scoreline, Chelsea fan's were singing "We're gunna win the League, you're never gunna believe us" last week towards the end of the game! Also I am sure they'll be right behind Torres just hoping he can turn it all round in a week! As for Swansea, Sinclair returns to his former club and will be looking to make a similar impact as to the one in the 3-0 victory last weekend! My Prediction Chelsea win!


Liverpool v Wolves: Liverpool and Wolves have both recently encountered heavy defeats and will look to bounce back immediately! Nevertheless despite Liverpool's supposed "title challenging side" and Wolves' relegation destined team I don't see much in the game! My prediction Draw!


Newcastle v Blackburn: Two promising performances last week for these two! Blackburn with a fabulous win at home to Arsenal and Newcastle with a good point away at Villa! But the defensive frailties of Blackburn would worry me more than their offensive potential shown on Saturday! For Newcastle Yohann Cabaye impressed me immensly last weekend. In mid February, when I last saw him, he was powerful and controlling and scoring a screamer for Lille (despite Given and his change of club - very similar to last week!) My Prediction Newcastle win!


West Brom v Fulham: Both these two squads seem strong enough to stay in the top flight of English football, but for some reason I have an inclination one of the two may go down and will at least struggle! Which one? I'm not too sure yet but the outcome of this game may help me decide. I can't split the two teams! My prediction Draw!

Wigan v Spurs: In recent history between these two sides the game had been extremely unpredictable - dare I predict a similar match! Going by Sod's law I predict a predictable outcome. Although looking at the form of both sides I am unsure of the outcome! Wigan and Spurs seem so prolific! Therefore a goal-fest is assumed - the away side may just knick it on prolificness! My Prediction Tottenham Win!

Stoke City v Man United: The same match last year was remembered for the awesome arrival of Javier Hernandez and his audacious header, using the back of his 'Chicaritto' Will the Little Pea be at it again? I have a feeling, similar to last year it will be an extremely tough game for United! And as Villas-Boas said after picking a point up at the Brittania - "everyone else still has to go there" or something along those lines! He may be proven right here! My Prediction Draw!

QPR v Aston Villa: Villa were booed off in midweek at Home to Bolton - and I can't see that having a positive effect on the side! Especially considering they travel to a QPR side no where short of confidence, let alone Premier League experience! The pace of SWP and the prowess of Joey Barton will prove too much for a Villa side in reconstruction. My Prediction QPR win!

Norwich v Sunderland: The Monday night football returns to Carrow Road - infamous in those parts for Delia Smith's enthusiastic outburst! Nevertheless they will be pleased to see it return, but face a strong Sunderland side who without their £14million Striker still scored 4 last Sunday! My prediction Draw!