EPL Weekend 4 – Fixtures and Predictions

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EPL Weekend # 4:

Saturday:

Sunderland vs Liverpool:
Things are not going to get any easier for Roy Keane’s men, after getting humbled at Wigan last weekend they now play host to probable title contenders Liverpool.

Prediction: Expect Sunderland to put up a brave fight but they would go down to Liverpool by a goal to nil.

Arsenal vs Manchester City:
Would Arsenal be able to end Manchester City’s 100% winning start? City have lost their striker Valeri Bojinov for nearly 5 months after he was stretchered off against Man United last weekend. Meanwhile Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann wouldn’t be starting and is on the injured list – but this might actually be a blessing in disguise since he’s made a couple of blaring errors already this season.

Prediction: Manchester City to continue their unbeaten streak. 1-1 draw.

Aston Villa vs Fulham:
Talking about goalkeeping howlers, Fulham keeper would be keen to avoid any more. After a brilliant outing against Arsenal on the opening day – Warner made a blaring mistake against Bolton and followed it up with an equal shocker against Middlesbrough. Aston Villa would be looking at notching up their first win of the season and they should be able to do so.

Prediction: Aston Villa to win 1-0.

Bolton vs Reading:
Bolton manager Sammy Lee would be desperate to record his first win. You’ve got to appreciate Reading’s start to the season. To secure 4 points against champions Manchester United and then-table topping Everton and only a narrow defeat against Chelsea shows us that Reading are out to prove that they are not a one-season-wonder team.

Prediction: Bolton to scrape out a 1-0 victory at the Reebok.

Chelsea vs Portsmouth:
Chelsea would want to get back to winning ways after managing a lucky draw at Anfield last weekend. Their mighty home record of 64 matches unbeaten should roll on to 65.

Prediction: Chelsea to win 2-1.

Derby vs Birmingham:
Both Derby and Birmingham would be looking for their first win of the season. 3 points on grabs which could be crucial for both of them down the season.

Prediction: Derby to notch up their first win of the season. 1-0.

West Ham vs Wigan:
Wigan have surprised quite a few with their strong start to the season – which even saw them top the table for a day. Alan Curbishley would be looking at securing 3 points at home for West Ham at home.

Prediction: West Ham to win 2-0

Everton vs Blackburn:
Everton were knocked off the top of the table by Reading last week and David Moyes will try to ensure that they don’t end up dropping points at home against Mark Hughes’ Rovers.
Record signing Yakubu could be making his debut for Everton.

Prediction: 1-1 with a fair share of high flying tackles.

Sunday:

Middlesbrough vs Newcastle:
A Boro side sans Yakubu is going to find it real tough scoring goals. New signing Mido has to continue his scoring form if Middlesbrough are to harbour thoughts of upsetting Newcastle.

Prediction: A dull 1-1 draw with Smith scoring his first goal for Newcastle.

Manchester United vs Tottenham:
Early nerves for Alex Ferguson and Martin Jol as the Red Devils take on Spurs in a match which both managers would love to win. Lack of any pre-season football shows on Tevez and the Man U attack looks pretty bleak without Ronaldo and Rooney. This has been Man Utd's worst League start for fifteen years.

Spurs on the other hand haven’t got much to boast about except for a victory over newly promoted Derby County.

Prediction: Tempers are sure to fly. I expect Manchester United to notch up their first win of the season. 2-0.