Premiership Predictions

Saturday, 9 May 2009
Blackburn v Portsmouth, 15:00
Both sides are almost safe considering the sides beneath them but both could do with the reassurance of three points.
1-1

Bolton v Sunderland, 15:00
These sides are in a similar position with Sunderland being the more desperate of the two. The home side might just demonstrate their slight superiority.
2-0

Everton v Tottenham, 15:00
It would be an embarrassment for Spurs were they to finish in the bottom half of the table. That looks unlikely but here they face the ever resolute Everton.
2-0

Fulham v Aston Villa, 15:00
Have just avoided relegation last season after inheriting Lawrie Sanchez's haphazard squad, Roy Hodgson has worked wonders put Fulham in contention for a European place - Everton are guaranteed a place in next season's Europa League by virtue of their place in this year's FA Cup Final so seventh place will also gain entry.
1-1

Hull v Stoke, 15:00
Hull's precipitous progress has continued unabated since Phil Brown conducted his half time time talk on the pitch against Man City. At least his moustache was for charity, that act made him look like a pillock who may come to regret it as he looks up from The Championship next season.
1-1

West Brom v Wigan, 15:00
It's still mathematically possible for West Brom to stay up if all four relegation candidates from the North East pick up zero points in the remaining three games. With Boro playing Newcastle, at least one of them has to pick up some points. Despite The Baggies' precarious position they have continued to demonstrate a zest for playing football which is to be admired. However, no amount of admiration can secure a place on the Premiership. Wigan are safe so could well turn off the gas.
2-0

West Ham v Liverpool, 17:30
If Liverpool fail to gain anything but three points the title race will be well and truly over. West Ham have lost seven times at home this season so a victory is not beyond the in form Liverpool.
1-2

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Sunday, 10 May 2009
Arsenal v Chelsea, 16:00
Both teams showed themselves up midweek: Arsenal for their lack of experience and Chelsea for their lack of dignity. If Liverpool lose on Saturday, victory for Chelsea would still keep them in third place due to Liverpool's superior goal difference. Therefore, it's possible we might see two sides going toe to toe in an attempt to regain the respect of their peers.
3-2

Man Utd v Man City, 13:30
Home advantage will surely tell in what is likely to be a combustible fixture, especially if United know they have to win. City would love to upset the apple cart and take the title advantage away from their cross city rivals.
2-1

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Monday, 11 May 2009
Newcastle v Middlesbrough, 20:00
Both sides are in the bottom three with 31 points. Southgate has surely spent too long in his first job as manager and Shearer might be thinking that he shouldn't have taken the job in the first place. This is too close to call.
0-0