As on every Friday, we've got the usual predictions of all the clashes in the Barclays Premiership right here. This weekend's highlights would be two derby matches, with Everton taking on Liverpool and also Arsenal facing up to their great North London rivals Tottenham. The set-up is as always.
Everton 1-1 Liverpool @ 3.35
Liverpool look frail away from home, shown in two recent defeats to Stoke and Spurs, so they'll need to be alert defensively. Everton have began decently too, so this one looks an option for the draw. Much will depend on Everton's front line - do they have sufficient firepower?
Aston Villa 2-0 Wigan @ 1.69
This one should be straight-forward for Aston Villa, a side who have navigated the opening 6 weeks unbeaten. Wigan look poor, and will need their big players to perform, namely Al Habsi and Caldwell.
Blackburn 1-2 Manchester City @ 1.61
Blackburn are good at home, shown by their win over Arsenal two weeks ago, but City should have too much quality for them here. However, will the Tevez affair have affected them? It will be interesting to see...
Manchester United 4-0 Norwich @ 1.18
United look in top form this season, aside from their away draw last weekend, and newly promoted Norwich are more than up against it. Expect messers Young and Nani to have a huge say on this one.
Sunderland 0-0 West Brom @ 3.45
Two strugglers this season, so probably safest to opt for the draw. But, in reality it could go either way, and West Brom would be our slight favourites - Sunderland are in a mess at the moment.
Wolves 1-1 Newcastle @ 3.4
Another hard one to call, but with Newcastle flying after an un-beaten start it's hard to put them down to lose. Demba Ba's hat-rick means he's in good form, and definitely one to watch, but Wolves won't buckle easily.
Bolton 1-3 Chelsea @ 1.53
The lack of Torres due to suspension is a blow, but The Blues should have enough to see off a Bolton side on a dreadful run. Chelsea will need to start well though, the Reebok is a tough place to go in any situation.
Fulham 1-1 QPR @ 3.5
QPR look a really different team to the one which suffered that opening day humiliation at the hands of Bolton, with a few key signings. Fulham isn't an easy place to go, but they're struggling - and played on Thursday night - so this one could be a draw, and will certainly be a close contest.
Swansea 1-1 Stoke @ 3.35
Stoke are always a tricky opposition to face, but having played on Thursday night they could be vunerable. Swansea are ever improving in this competition, so they could earn a point here.
Tottenham 2-1 Arsenal @ 2.2
A huge game, for both sides. Arsenal look deciedly average of late, and Adebayor against his old club will be more than up for this one. The start will again be key, and whichever side can get the early momentum will be in a good position to inflict damage. Can the Arsenal back line finally stand up and be counted? They will have to in order to get anything out of this game.
That's all the games for this week, the 7th installement of the Barlcays Premier League this season, and hopefully more than a few of our predictions are correct! Keep an eye on the Twitter page for updates on all the action, as per usual.
Everton 1-1 Liverpool @ 3.35
Liverpool look frail away from home, shown in two recent defeats to Stoke and Spurs, so they'll need to be alert defensively. Everton have began decently too, so this one looks an option for the draw. Much will depend on Everton's front line - do they have sufficient firepower?
Aston Villa 2-0 Wigan @ 1.69
This one should be straight-forward for Aston Villa, a side who have navigated the opening 6 weeks unbeaten. Wigan look poor, and will need their big players to perform, namely Al Habsi and Caldwell.
Blackburn 1-2 Manchester City @ 1.61
Blackburn are good at home, shown by their win over Arsenal two weeks ago, but City should have too much quality for them here. However, will the Tevez affair have affected them? It will be interesting to see...
Manchester United 4-0 Norwich @ 1.18
United look in top form this season, aside from their away draw last weekend, and newly promoted Norwich are more than up against it. Expect messers Young and Nani to have a huge say on this one.
Sunderland 0-0 West Brom @ 3.45
Two strugglers this season, so probably safest to opt for the draw. But, in reality it could go either way, and West Brom would be our slight favourites - Sunderland are in a mess at the moment.
Wolves 1-1 Newcastle @ 3.4
Another hard one to call, but with Newcastle flying after an un-beaten start it's hard to put them down to lose. Demba Ba's hat-rick means he's in good form, and definitely one to watch, but Wolves won't buckle easily.
Bolton 1-3 Chelsea @ 1.53
The lack of Torres due to suspension is a blow, but The Blues should have enough to see off a Bolton side on a dreadful run. Chelsea will need to start well though, the Reebok is a tough place to go in any situation.
Fulham 1-1 QPR @ 3.5
QPR look a really different team to the one which suffered that opening day humiliation at the hands of Bolton, with a few key signings. Fulham isn't an easy place to go, but they're struggling - and played on Thursday night - so this one could be a draw, and will certainly be a close contest.
Swansea 1-1 Stoke @ 3.35
Stoke are always a tricky opposition to face, but having played on Thursday night they could be vunerable. Swansea are ever improving in this competition, so they could earn a point here.
Tottenham 2-1 Arsenal @ 2.2
A huge game, for both sides. Arsenal look deciedly average of late, and Adebayor against his old club will be more than up for this one. The start will again be key, and whichever side can get the early momentum will be in a good position to inflict damage. Can the Arsenal back line finally stand up and be counted? They will have to in order to get anything out of this game.
That's all the games for this week, the 7th installement of the Barlcays Premier League this season, and hopefully more than a few of our predictions are correct! Keep an eye on the Twitter page for updates on all the action, as per usual.
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