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Saturday 18th September:
12:45
vs.
@ Britannia Stadium
It might look like a poor game to the most of you; however this one has the potential to be quite entertaining. Two teams that are desperate for the win, and both were very much improved last weekend.
Stoke City came from behind to steal the show at home against Aston Villa, as a Robert Huth’s 90th minute strike gave them a narrow victory over their midland rivals. It was Stoke’s first points of the season and they’ll be hoping it kick started their campaign.
West Ham still yet to pick up a point; however they performed admirably against Chelsea on the weekend. They’ll be looking to cut-down on simple defensive errors though, as they have been costly so far.
Last 4 meetings:
27/03/2010 – West Ham 0-1 Stoke City
17/10/2009 – Stoke City 2-1 West Ham
02/05/2009 – Stoke City 0-1 West Ham
28/12/2008 – West Ham 2-1 Stoke City
Odds: Stoke $2.00 Draw $3.40 West Ham $3.75
TV: Fox Sports 3, 9:30pm AEST
Referee: Lee Mason
Fantastic_crows’ prediction: Stoke City 2-1 West Ham
15:00
vs.
@ Villa Park
Villa have been poor, and suffered defeat away at Stoke on Monday night after conceding twice in the last ten minutes, hardly the conclusion to his managerial spell that McDonald would've wanted. One thing that is concerning for Villa fans is that they have leaked goals this season, and in previous seasons their defensive record has been one of their strengths.
Bolton went down 4-1 at Arsenal, however two of those goals were scored after Gary Cahill received a very soft red card, and before that they were competitive. Bolton have since appealed the red card, however the FA upheld the players three match ban and he’ll be unavailable for this one Owen Coyle has got Bolton playing a good brand of football (quieten down Arsenal fans), and they will be going to Villa Park thinking that the three points are there for the taking here.
Aston Villa have put 13 goals past Bolton in their last 3 meetings at Villa Park, but I don’t think that trend will continue here.
Last 5 meetings:
03/04/2010: Bolton 0-1 Aston Villa
07/11/2010: Aston Villa 5-1 Bolton
25/04/2009: Bolton 1-1 Aston Villa
13/12/2008: Aston Villa 4-2 Bolton
05/04/2008: Aston Villa 4-0 Bolton
Odds: Aston Villa $1.75 Draw $3.40 Bolton $5.00
TV: Fox Sports 3, 11:55pm AEST (Viewers Choice)
Referee: Mike Dean
Fantastic_crows’ prediction: Aston Villa 1 – 1 Bolton
vs.
@ Ewood Park
Blackburn have picked up just one point from their last three matches, however those matches have come away at Birmingham and Man City, as well as Arsenal at home. They’ve been competitive in all four of their matches so far this season and look hard to beat.
Mark Hughes and his Fulham team have had a very promising start to the season and remain undefeated after four matches. They had a good win in their last match against Wolves – however that came at a cost, with striker Bobby Zamora set to be out for four months with a broken leg.
Last 5 meetings:
17/01/2010: Blackburn 2-0 Fulham
26/11/2009: Fulham 3-0 Blackburn
12/03/2009: Fulham 1-2 Blackburn
20/09/2008: Blackburn 1-0 Fulham
08/03/2008: Blackburn 1-1 Fulham
Odds: Blackburn $2.10 Draw $3.25 Fulham $3.60
TV: Fox Sports 3, 11:55pm AEST (Viewers choice)
Referee: Anthony Taylor
Fantastic_crows’ prediction: Blackburn 0-0 Fulham
vs.
@ Goodison Park
Everton came back miraculously last time out against Manchester United to snatch a point, and that bodes well going into this game against a Newcastle side who suffered a very disappointing defeat at home against Blackpool last time out.
Everton arestill way down in 19th though, with only two points to their name in the first four rounds. Their start hasn’t been particularly hard either so their fans will be slightly concerned. David Moyes and Steve Round have been fined by the Football Association for their reaction at the end of the last match against Manchester United.
Newcastle had started the season very brightly; however their 26 unbeaten home game record came to an abrupt halt with a 2-0 defeat against Blackpool last week. There were some bright signs though, as they created plenty of chances and if not for a man of the match display from Blackpool keeper Matt Gilks, they might have won it. Hatem Ben Arfa also looked promising when he came on off the bench.
Last 5 meetings:
22/02/2009: Newcastle 0-0 Everton
05/10/2008: Everton 2-2 Newcastle
11/05/2008: Everton 3-1 Newcastle
07/10/2007: Newcastle 3-2 Everton
30/12/2006: Everton 3-0 Newcastle
Odds: Everton $1.62 Draw $3.60 Newcastle $6.00
TV: Fox Sports 3, 11:55pm (Viewer’s Choice)
Referee: Andre Marriner
Fantastic_crows’ prediction: Everton 2-1 Newcastle
vs.
@ White Hart Lane
Tottenham have had an indifferent start to the season, with 5 points from their first 4 matches, including a disappointing 1-1 draw at West Brom last week. Fortunately for them, most of the other teams vying for a top four spot had a disappointing week last week so they didn’t lose too much ground. They’ll be going into this one viewing it as a must win though.
Wolves have the same record as Spurs, and are looking a difficult proposition. They went down disappointingly 2-1 at Fulham last time out though, after leading 1-0 at half time.
Tottenham didn’t fare well against Wolves last season though, with Wolves winning both games 1-0.
Last 2 meetings:
11/02/2010: Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-0 Tottenham
12/12/2009: Tottenham 0-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers
Odds: Tottenham $1.40 Draw $4.33 Wolves $8.00
TV: Fox Sports 3, 11:55pm AEST (Viewer’s Choice)
Referee: Mike Jones
Fantastic_crows prediction: Tottenham 2-1 Wolves
vs.
@ The Hawthorns
This midlands derby looks set to be a cracker, with both sides in very good form. These sides haven’t met since 2006.
West Brom have had a very promising start to the year performance wise, barring a 6-0 thrashing at Chelsea. They’ve had a difficult start to the season and they’ve come out of it with four points, which they’ll be very pleased with.
Birmingham held Liverpool to a draw last time out – and were perhaps unlucky not to win, with Pepe Reina having a blinder. If the keep up their current performance level they will be eyeing up a top half finish.
Last 5 meetings:
28/10/2006: Birmingham 2-0 West Brom
11/03/2006: Birmingham 1-1 West Brom
27/08/2005: West Brom 2-3 Birmingham
04/03/2005: Wes t Brom 2-0 Birmingham
17/12/2004: Birmingham 4-0 West Brom
Odds: West Brom $2.30 Draw $3.25 Birmingham $3.10
TV: Fox Sports 3, 11:55pm AEST
Referee: Chris Foy
Fantastic_crows prediction: West Brom 1-1 Birmingham
17:30
vs.
@ Stadium of Light
Sunderland are currently on 5 points, with a win, 2 draws and a loss to their name. Gyan got the Sunderland fans excited last week with a goal on debut. Their performances have been inconsistent so far this season, and it wouldn’t be too surprising to see them get a result here.
Arsenal have had a fantastic start to the season, however this is probably their hardest game so far. They usually don’t play well when they have to go to places like Sunderland, however their fans will be confident that an in-form Fabregas can work some magic and get them a victory.
Arsenal has failed to win at Sunderland in the last 2 seasons.
Last 5 meetings:
20/02/2010: EPL Arsenal 2-0 Sunderland
21/11/2009: Sunderland 1-0 Arsenal
21/02/2009: Arsenal 0-0 Sunderland
04/10/2008: Sunderland 1-1 Arsenal
11/05/2008: Sunderland 0-1 Arsenal
Odds: Sunderland $5.50 Draw $3.60 Arsenal $1.67
TV: Fox Sports 3, 2:30am AEST
Referee: Phil Dowd
Fantastic_crows’ prediction: Sunderland 0-1 Arsenal
Code:
P GD Pts
1 Chelsea 4 16 12
2 Arsenal 4 10 10
3 Man Utd 4 6 8
4 Blackpool 4 0 7
5 Birmingham 4 1 6
6 Fulham 4 1 6
7 Aston Villa 4 -3 6
8 Man City 4 2 5
9 Wolves 4 0 5
10 Sunderland 4 0 5
11 Tottenham 4 0 5
12 Bolton 4 -1 5
13 Liverpool 4 -2 5
14 Newcastle 4 1 4
15 Blackburn 4 -1 4
16 West Brom 4 -6 4
17 Wigan 4 -9 4
18 Stoke 4 -3 3
19 Everton 4 -2 2
20 West Ham 4 -10 0Saturday 18th September:
12:45
It might look like a poor game to the most of you; however this one has the potential to be quite entertaining. Two teams that are desperate for the win, and both were very much improved last weekend.
Stoke City came from behind to steal the show at home against Aston Villa, as a Robert Huth’s 90th minute strike gave them a narrow victory over their midland rivals. It was Stoke’s first points of the season and they’ll be hoping it kick started their campaign.
West Ham still yet to pick up a point; however they performed admirably against Chelsea on the weekend. They’ll be looking to cut-down on simple defensive errors though, as they have been costly so far.
Last 4 meetings:
27/03/2010 – West Ham 0-1 Stoke City
17/10/2009 – Stoke City 2-1 West Ham
02/05/2009 – Stoke City 0-1 West Ham
28/12/2008 – West Ham 2-1 Stoke City
Odds: Stoke $2.00 Draw $3.40 West Ham $3.75
TV: Fox Sports 3, 9:30pm AEST
Referee: Lee Mason
Fantastic_crows’ prediction: Stoke City 2-1 West Ham
15:00
Villa have been poor, and suffered defeat away at Stoke on Monday night after conceding twice in the last ten minutes, hardly the conclusion to his managerial spell that McDonald would've wanted. One thing that is concerning for Villa fans is that they have leaked goals this season, and in previous seasons their defensive record has been one of their strengths.
Bolton went down 4-1 at Arsenal, however two of those goals were scored after Gary Cahill received a very soft red card, and before that they were competitive. Bolton have since appealed the red card, however the FA upheld the players three match ban and he’ll be unavailable for this one Owen Coyle has got Bolton playing a good brand of football (quieten down Arsenal fans), and they will be going to Villa Park thinking that the three points are there for the taking here.
Aston Villa have put 13 goals past Bolton in their last 3 meetings at Villa Park, but I don’t think that trend will continue here.
Last 5 meetings:
03/04/2010: Bolton 0-1 Aston Villa
07/11/2010: Aston Villa 5-1 Bolton
25/04/2009: Bolton 1-1 Aston Villa
13/12/2008: Aston Villa 4-2 Bolton
05/04/2008: Aston Villa 4-0 Bolton
Odds: Aston Villa $1.75 Draw $3.40 Bolton $5.00
TV: Fox Sports 3, 11:55pm AEST (Viewers Choice)
Referee: Mike Dean
Fantastic_crows’ prediction: Aston Villa 1 – 1 Bolton
Blackburn have picked up just one point from their last three matches, however those matches have come away at Birmingham and Man City, as well as Arsenal at home. They’ve been competitive in all four of their matches so far this season and look hard to beat.
Mark Hughes and his Fulham team have had a very promising start to the season and remain undefeated after four matches. They had a good win in their last match against Wolves – however that came at a cost, with striker Bobby Zamora set to be out for four months with a broken leg.
Last 5 meetings:
17/01/2010: Blackburn 2-0 Fulham
26/11/2009: Fulham 3-0 Blackburn
12/03/2009: Fulham 1-2 Blackburn
20/09/2008: Blackburn 1-0 Fulham
08/03/2008: Blackburn 1-1 Fulham
Odds: Blackburn $2.10 Draw $3.25 Fulham $3.60
TV: Fox Sports 3, 11:55pm AEST (Viewers choice)
Referee: Anthony Taylor
Fantastic_crows’ prediction: Blackburn 0-0 Fulham
Everton came back miraculously last time out against Manchester United to snatch a point, and that bodes well going into this game against a Newcastle side who suffered a very disappointing defeat at home against Blackpool last time out.
Everton arestill way down in 19th though, with only two points to their name in the first four rounds. Their start hasn’t been particularly hard either so their fans will be slightly concerned. David Moyes and Steve Round have been fined by the Football Association for their reaction at the end of the last match against Manchester United.
Newcastle had started the season very brightly; however their 26 unbeaten home game record came to an abrupt halt with a 2-0 defeat against Blackpool last week. There were some bright signs though, as they created plenty of chances and if not for a man of the match display from Blackpool keeper Matt Gilks, they might have won it. Hatem Ben Arfa also looked promising when he came on off the bench.
Last 5 meetings:
22/02/2009: Newcastle 0-0 Everton
05/10/2008: Everton 2-2 Newcastle
11/05/2008: Everton 3-1 Newcastle
07/10/2007: Newcastle 3-2 Everton
30/12/2006: Everton 3-0 Newcastle
Odds: Everton $1.62 Draw $3.60 Newcastle $6.00
TV: Fox Sports 3, 11:55pm (Viewer’s Choice)
Referee: Andre Marriner
Fantastic_crows’ prediction: Everton 2-1 Newcastle
Tottenham have had an indifferent start to the season, with 5 points from their first 4 matches, including a disappointing 1-1 draw at West Brom last week. Fortunately for them, most of the other teams vying for a top four spot had a disappointing week last week so they didn’t lose too much ground. They’ll be going into this one viewing it as a must win though.
Wolves have the same record as Spurs, and are looking a difficult proposition. They went down disappointingly 2-1 at Fulham last time out though, after leading 1-0 at half time.
Tottenham didn’t fare well against Wolves last season though, with Wolves winning both games 1-0.
Last 2 meetings:
11/02/2010: Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-0 Tottenham
12/12/2009: Tottenham 0-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers
Odds: Tottenham $1.40 Draw $4.33 Wolves $8.00
TV: Fox Sports 3, 11:55pm AEST (Viewer’s Choice)
Referee: Mike Jones
Fantastic_crows prediction: Tottenham 2-1 Wolves
This midlands derby looks set to be a cracker, with both sides in very good form. These sides haven’t met since 2006.
West Brom have had a very promising start to the year performance wise, barring a 6-0 thrashing at Chelsea. They’ve had a difficult start to the season and they’ve come out of it with four points, which they’ll be very pleased with.
Birmingham held Liverpool to a draw last time out – and were perhaps unlucky not to win, with Pepe Reina having a blinder. If the keep up their current performance level they will be eyeing up a top half finish.
Last 5 meetings:
28/10/2006: Birmingham 2-0 West Brom
11/03/2006: Birmingham 1-1 West Brom
27/08/2005: West Brom 2-3 Birmingham
04/03/2005: Wes t Brom 2-0 Birmingham
17/12/2004: Birmingham 4-0 West Brom
Odds: West Brom $2.30 Draw $3.25 Birmingham $3.10
TV: Fox Sports 3, 11:55pm AEST
Referee: Chris Foy
Fantastic_crows prediction: West Brom 1-1 Birmingham
17:30
Sunderland are currently on 5 points, with a win, 2 draws and a loss to their name. Gyan got the Sunderland fans excited last week with a goal on debut. Their performances have been inconsistent so far this season, and it wouldn’t be too surprising to see them get a result here.
Arsenal have had a fantastic start to the season, however this is probably their hardest game so far. They usually don’t play well when they have to go to places like Sunderland, however their fans will be confident that an in-form Fabregas can work some magic and get them a victory.
Arsenal has failed to win at Sunderland in the last 2 seasons.
Last 5 meetings:
20/02/2010: EPL Arsenal 2-0 Sunderland
21/11/2009: Sunderland 1-0 Arsenal
21/02/2009: Arsenal 0-0 Sunderland
04/10/2008: Sunderland 1-1 Arsenal
11/05/2008: Sunderland 0-1 Arsenal
Odds: Sunderland $5.50 Draw $3.60 Arsenal $1.67
TV: Fox Sports 3, 2:30am AEST
Referee: Phil Dowd
Fantastic_crows’ prediction: Sunderland 0-1 Arsenal
