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Southampton vs. Norwich (19:45)  An upturn in form has pulled Southampton out of the relegation zone for the first time this season, and a third consecutive win could take them as high as fourteenth depending on other results: –         With seven points from the last possible nine, Southampton are one of the league’s […]
Swansea City vs. West Brom (19:45)  Swansea will be pleased with the ways things are going so far, and seem to have avoided the ‘second season syndrome’ that has plagued so many before them. With West Brom’s fans expecting the visitors to continue their strong form, the Swans may be able to use this […]
Aston Villa vs. Reading (20:00) A point against Arsenal will have relieved the pressure on boss Paul Lambert to a small extent, but three points will be what Aston Villa fans crave even more- victory against Reading will be a must in this season’s relegation battle: –         Although the team is low down […]
Sunderland vs. QPR (19:45) Both sides will have something to prove heading into this tie, with new R’s boss Harry Redknapp hoping to weather the Black Cats’ determination to bounce back from a loss on Saturday.  There is plenty of reason for Sunderland fans to be cheerful despite the result, and they’ll have high […]
Wigan Athletic vs. Reading (15:00)  The 3-0 defeat at Liverpool last weekend was disheartening for many Wigan Athletic fans. A home game against one of the league’s strugglers will be a good chance to recover though, and the Latics will be well up for this one:  –         Gary Caldwell (one every 10 minutes […]
Stoke City vs. Fulham (15:00) Stoke City’s current form (one win in six) is hardly inspiring, and they remain one of only five Premier League sides yet to win away from home. At the Brittania Stadium, it’s a different story however- only Manchester City, Everton and Stoke are yet to lose at home, and […]
Sunderland vs. West Brom (12:45) Martin O’Neill has called for calm at Sunderland after a mediocre opening twelve league games, rightly pointing out that his side are playing at home in four of their next five outings. Fans will be hoping Sunday’s convincing win at Fulham will be a springboard to better form, with […]
Tottenham Hotspur vs. West Ham United, Sunday 16:00 Spurs suffered a heavy North London derby defeat in their last Premier League outing, with Emmanuel Adebayor and Gareth Bale both on target in a 5-2 defeat. Despite the result, Andre Villas Boas remained positive about his side’s attacking mentality even after losing Emmanuel Adebayor to […]
Chelsea vs. Manchester City (16:00) After a stunning start Chelsea have struggled in recent games, and a tough game against the in-form champions may well be a baptism of fire should a new manager be in place by Saturday: –Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Only four players have recorded more than five assists so far in the […]
Southampton vs. Newcastle United, Sunday 15:00 Southampton got a much needed victory at the expense of QPR in their last league game, with Rickie Lambert and Jason Puncheon both scoring while Morgan Schneiderlin forced an Anton Ferdinand own goal Lambert’s goal was his fifth of the season, coming from 26 efforts at goal […]
Swansea City vs. Liverpool, Sunday 13:30  Swansea City are flourishing under new boss Michael Laudrup, and beat Newcastle for the first time in 32 years last Saturday. Tenth place in the table is satisfactory for now, but is very fragile with just three points separating Tottenham in eighth and Norwich in thirteenth- the Swans’ […]
Everton vs. Norwich City, Saturday 15:00  Everton have had an impressive start to the season and are in the race for a European place. Manager David Moyes will be pleased that his side remain unbeaten at Goodison Park, but has expressed his displeasure at the fact that nine other teams have scored more goals […]
Aston Villa vs. Arsenal, Saturday 17:30 Â Aston Villa dropped in to the relegation zone last weekend after a 5-0 defeat from Manchester City increased the pressure on Paul Lambert. Villa frustrated Manchester City for long periods, but once the dead lock was broken the defending champions ran riot. That result may have been […]
Manchester United vs. QPR (15:00)  Manchester United will be keen to recapture the form that produced nine wins from ten Premier League games heading into last week’s loss at Carrow Road. The lack of midfield creativity on display will have worried Sir Alex Ferguson, who may view the prospect of a home fixture against […]
Reading v Everton, Saturday 15:00  – Reading played out a 0-0 draw with Norwich in their last game, their sixth league draw and the first time they have managed to prevent their opponent’s scoring all season. – Jobi McAnuff has been impressive for Reading so far this season, and has contributed five assists […]
QPR vs. Southampton, Saturday 15:00  – QPR and Southampton contend a big relegation six pointer this weekend. QPR are yet to record a win in the league this season while Southampton have only won once. – QPR fans will have been relieved to see Djibril Cisse’s equalizer vs. Reading last weekend. Not only […]
Newcastle United vs. Swansea 15:00 – Newcastle were unable to beat manager Alan Pardew’s former club, West Ham, at home on Sunday. The Magpies are 10th and face Swansea, who are a position and a point behind them in the Premier League.  – Demba Ba was a revelation on Tyneside last season and […]
West Brom v Chelsea           15:00  – James Morrison scored from a Chris Brunt free kick before Billy Jones forced an own goal from Gary Caldwell as high flying West Brom beat Wigan 2-1 in their last game. – James Morrison has been in exceptional form this season and is now ranked 18th overall […]