First and foremost, Merry Christmas! But, just cause it's Christmas doesn't mean i'm going to stop blogging. After all these matches are just as, if not more, important that another group of premier league matches. As any manager will tell you that the festive season in late December is crucial to determining their final standing in the league come May. The Boxing Day match especially has thrown up many a surprise over the years and expect some today
Chelsea v Fulham: After beating top of the league, Man City, Chelsea seemed to be back in the title race: two games and two draws later and they are considered big outsiders in the title race. Hence why picking up maximum points in the next 3 games is imperative to maintaining their Premier League challenge. On current form Fulham ought to be an easy game for Chelsea. Prediction: Chelsea! Not by much though. Despite the Cottagers leaking 5 at home to United on Wednesday the game against Chelsea will be a closer match; derby games are never easy.
Bolton v Newcastle: Bolton will be encouraged by their victory over Blackburn which gives them a huge boost in the fight for survival! Newcastle however have suffered some poor results of late - coinciding with a few injuries in key places. Prediction: Draw! Will be a good result for both sides who will look to push on for the second half of the season!
Liverpool v Blackburn: Both sides have struggled recently, especially Blackburn, who seem to heading for the drop following defeat to Bolton. Liverpool need a win to keep their Champions League hopes alive after dropping points to Wigan last Wednesday. Prediction: Liverpool! Not the end of the world for Rovers but they need to start picking points up soon. P.S. Steve Kean does not deserve the abuse he is receiving...
Man United v Wigan: 2 points from 2 games against 2 of the top teams in the Prem. Another point here and Wigan could seriously look towards another year staving off probable relegation. United have, as expected, bounced back strong from their Champions League disappointments! Prediction: Man U! Undoubtedly favourites for this match and ought not to disappoint, and for me United are still favourites for the title! 2 points is nothing...
Sunderland v Everton: Sunderland, like I've said previously, have the quality to score goals but have lacked a player to score the majority of those goals i.e. Darren Bent/Asamoah Gyan. Similar can be said for Everton, the only striker scoring for them is the player they loaned to Blackburn this season; the Yak. Prediction: Sunderland! Not going to be a thriller by any means, O'Neil's men may just knick it.
West Brom v Man City: Mancini has publicly expressed the need to "remain top of the tree" over the Christmas period. Considering in three games time he loses the Toure duo to the African Cup of Nations, they must take advantage of their full strength squad. West Brom have won their last two and Odemwingie is back to form - he's the sort of player who could hurt City. Prediction: Man City! Would stay 2 points clear but lots of games to come!
Stoke v Aston Villa: Stoke have won 4 of their last 5 games but were played off the park by City before Christmas! Marc Albrighton was the 20,000th Premier League goalscorer but Villa couldn't prevent a 2-1 loss to Arsenal. Nevertheless they dominated the game, possession and shots statistics favoured Villa, who will be encouraged going to the Britannia. Prediction: Villa! Stoke away is one of the hardest games possible, yet Villa are overdue a win and one here would be a huge result.
The Premier League is renowned for its end to end football and consistently brilliant matches throwing up shocks left, right and centre! The festive period itself is renowned for all the same characteristics. So my advice to you neutrals is: sit back and enjoy. My advice to you fans: well there isn't much... just hope it goes your way!
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Monday, 26 December 2011
Friday, 23 September 2011
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!
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!
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