Premiership Predictions

Tuesday, 27 January 2009
Portsmouth v Aston Villa, 20:00
Pompey fans witnessed a miracle when the saw David "The Nuge" Nugent score yesterday. Equally miraculous would be if Tony Adams's side were to beat Aston Villa. O'Neill's quick side are very good on the counter attack and they should be able to use that to their advantage here.
0-2

Sunderland v Fulham, 19:45
I drastically overestimated Fulham's ability at the weekend before they were thrashed by West Ham. Sunderland are no great shakes but that's not to say they can't beat a Fulham side who have just been kicked in the proverbials.
1-1

Tottenham v Stoke, 20:00
So close is the league this year that Happy Harry's escape act sees Spurs out of the drop zone by virtue only of goal difference. The briefly might Stoke have been on a precipitous run since Rory Delap started to receive treatment on one of his shoulders. They were resolute against Chelsea on Saturday but the men from Stamford Bridge had too much in the end.
2-0

West Brom v Man Utd, 19:45
After a tawdry start to the season the Baggies have recently had successive home victories. Man Utd needed the entire game to get a winner on Saturday against a solid Bolton. West Brom will be more open in their play and it would be a fool to bet against the champions.
0-1

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Wednesday, 28 January 2009
Blackburn v Bolton, 20:00
Big Sam plays host to his former employers. After the debacle with his replacement, Sammy Lee, Bolton are once again a solid side after the controversial appointment of the self-proclaimed Ginger Morinho, Gary Megson. HAs draw written all over it.
1-1

Chelsea v Middlesbrough, 19:45
Whilst Chelsea fought back to get a win on Saturday Boro were suffering the humiliation of a thrashing and finding themselves in the relegation zone. The Teesiders will be looking to atone for that and have beaten Chelsea in recent years. Wild card prediction that Boro will upset the odds.
0-1

Everton v Arsenal, 20:00
One of Everton's few good players, Arteta, is reputedly a target for Arsenal. He tends to disappear against the better sides to he might be a good fit at the Emirates. Until that time he'll take his place in Moyes's rudimentary side. Arsenal are lacking Fabregas but have looked better recently and have not yet gone beyind the six defeats which would absolutely rule out a shot at the title. Everton will be tired after Monday's Derby.
1-2

Man City v Newcastle, 19:45
One club is trying to be all and sunder at any price whereas the other can't sell themselves. Two sides who are tricky to predict. The stories about Kaka can no doubt have unsettled City but sometimes Newcastle are just plain average.
2-1

West Ham v Hull, 20:00
The Hammers have now sold Craig Bellamy but face an uncertain financial future - who doesn't. After a promising start, Hull are now looking like the relegation fodder that everyone expected to see this year.
2-0

Wigan v Liverpool, 19:45
Like Everton, Liverpool could be fatigued following Monday's game. They'll need every watt of energy to overcome a good Wigan side.
0-0