Premiership Predictions

Saturday, 29 November 2008

Aston Villa v Fulham, 15:00

Fulham produced a sterling performance to get a 0-0 draw at Anfield last week. Villa also produced a stalemate against Man Utd, gaining the first point from them for 6 years. Fulham don't have a good record on the road so I'd have to go with the high-flying home side.

2-1



Middlesbrough v Newcastle, 15:00
The Tyne-Tees Derby sounds like something on ITV in the 80s. Boro are always unpredictable and Newcastle are starting to look like a team rather than a collection of individuals. Too close to call.
2-2

Stoke v Hull, 15:00
If only away games counted the Hull would be third in the league. Stoke have little more than Rory Delap's long throw. With that in mind I think Hull might continue their away form.
0-1

Sunderland v Bolton, 15:00
There's been murmurings from Wearside that Keane wants out but he's denied these unequivocally. Bolton, after a shaky start have been getting results but Keane will know that it's games against teams like this that his team have to win. Cisse has looked like scoring regularly.
2-1

Wigan v West Brom, 15:00
Not a game to get everyone tingling with excitement. Wigan have looked firm and West Brom toothless.
2-0

Sunday, 30 November 2008

Chelsea v Arsenal, 16:00
Last season this would have been a top of the table clash but Arsenal have fallen so far behind it's not worth considering them winning the title this year. The emotional wreck that is William Gallas has been replaced by the better and steadier Cesc Fabregas but is it too much responsibility for the 21 to shoulder? Arsenal will raise their game Chelsea will know that despite Arsenal's recent league record they are team who could turn it on and rip them apart.
2-2

Man City v Man Utd, 13:30
Battle commences at Middle Eastlands to lay claim to be the best team in Manchester. City had hit a poor streak before thrashing Arsenal last week so there's nothing to say that they won't resort to type but form goes out the window for these games (cliche alert!). The Champions have not yet been their imperious selves this year and will surely be cautious about losing to their bitter rivals. Expect a tight but thrilling affair.
1-1

Portsmouth v Blackburn, 15:00
Pompey will surely be deflated after leading Milan 2-0 only to see the rossoneri draw level in injury time. Blackburn should be able to capitalise on this deflation.
1-2

Tottenham v Everton, 15:00
'Appy 'Arry or Moaning Moyes? Redknapp has brought his Midas touch to North London and should have no problems against the resolute but one-dimensional Toffeemen.

Monday, 1 December 2008

Liverpool v West Ham, 20:00
Torres is out for three weeks and Liverpool can't rely on the blank firing Robbie Keane to provide the goals just. This might give Ryan Babel the opportunity he needs to impress in his desired position up front. Until last weekend's victory questions were being asked about the length of Zola's tenure at Upton Park. Expect those questions to be asked again on Tuesday morning.
2-0