Premiership Predictions

Saturday, 14 March 2009
Arsenal v Blackburn, 15:00
Wenger faces his old nemesis Sam Allardyce who often derail Arsenal when he was in charge of Bolton. Arsenal might be tired after a long game in the Champions League on Wednesday so this could be a tough battle for them. However, I feel they'll have the strength to win.
2-1

Bolton v Fulham, 15:00
It's really hard to predict Fulham and Bolton. They're both as good and as bad as each other. That's to say they either team can get a respectable result only to humiliate themselves the following week. Therefore, bore draw.
0-0

Everton v Stoke, 15:00
Everton keep marching on and shouldn't have much trouble overcoming Stoke.
2-0

Hull v Newcastle, 15:00
Newcastle have Michael Owen in contention for the game. He alone can't cover the enormous cracks in the Newcastle side but he has a habit of coming back from injury and scoring goals.
0-1

Man Utd v Liverpool, 12:45
Can only go with a result I'd like to see but this is far from a prediction. Benitez is yet to win at Old Trafford but there's a first time for everything.
1-2

Middlesbrough v Portsmouth, 15:00
Surely, the most thrilling encounter of the weekend, no? I successfully predicted a thrashing for Boro two weeks ago so I'm going to say that following that embarrassment they will win here.
2-0

Sunderland v Wigan, 15:00
Sunderland look an OK side under Spragia. Wigan are pretty steady but not infallible.
2-1

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Sunday, 15 March 2009
Aston Villa v Tottenham, 16:00
Whilst still in fourth place this is surely as test of nerve for Villa as they have Arsenal biting at their tail. Spurs would love to help Villa in that sense but need to climb up the table themselves.
2-1

Chelsea v Man City, 13:30
Roman Abramovic's financial clout has diminished as a result of the global recession but his side have a restored vitality following the appointment of Guus Hiddink as caretaker manager. City now have much more wealth at their disposal but they don't have the players to take on Chelsea.
2-0

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Monday, 16 March 2009
West Ham v West Brom, 20:00
The Baggies are rubbish away from home but these Monday night fixtures tend to be uneventful.
0-0

Premiership Predictions

Only one game to get wrong this weekend.

Sunderland v Tottenham
Spurs will be buoyant following their victory over Boro so might be
caught off guard. For lack of anything insightful I'm going with a
home win.
Sunderland 2-1 Spurs

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Premiership Predictions

Last minute rush...

Blackburn v Everton, 20:00
No doubt this will be a gruelling contest. That's to say that both sides are pretty boring and old fashioned.
1-1

Fulham v Hull, 20:00
Fulham are alright at home and must still be laughing that they off-loaded the now crocked Jimmy Bullard to Hull. Home win.
2-0

Man City v Aston Villa, 19:45
Man City must be asking themselves why they aren't in Villa's position when they (City) have all that money. Goes to show that you can't buy success overnight. Villa's squad has been looking stretched as the season has progressed but they're still in contention for a Champions League spot, especially after Arsenal won last night.
1-1

Newcastle v Man Utd, 19:45
The Magpies have very little going for them. Former player, Nicky Butt might put in a good shift but that won't be enough to overhaul the champions unless they have a particularly bad day at the office.
0-2

Stoke v Bolton, 19:45
Time is tight. Not much to say about this one.
1-1

Tottenham v Middlesbrough, 20:00
Boro will respond to their victory over Liverpool with a poor showing in the capital.
3-1.

Wigan v West Ham, 19:45
Close contest to go to the home side.
2-1

Premiership Predictions

Tonight's games only. I'll do tomorrow games tomorrow when I have more time.

Liverpool v Sunderland, 20:00
Liverpool's title chances were effectively ended by Middlesbrough on Saturday so the Merseysiders will be desperate to prove that it's not completely over. Being at home should be an advantage but their biggest problem this year has been the number of draws they've had at home.
1-0

Portsmouth v Chelsea, 19:45
Chelsea are looking strong again under Hiddink. Paul Hart has made Pompey look a lot sturdier than they did under Tony Adams but Chelsea are on a good run.
0-2

West Brom v Arsenal, 19:45
Tonyt Mowbray tries to get his team to play pretty football in the manner of Arsenal but they're not as talented as the Gunners. Wenger usually complains when teams try to stifle his team but should have no such objections here.
1-1