Friday 28 October 2011

Premiership Predictions - Week 10

We're back with our normal dose of predictions here today, and as always the format remains the same. This weekend, the tenth of this season, sees two big games kick off early on the Saturday, with Everton hosting Manchester United and London rivals Chelsea and Arsenal clashing at Stamford Bridge. Where's your money?

Everton 1-2 Manchester United @ 1.82

Whilst Everton are always tricky to overcome at home, United fans will be expecting a response after last week's drubbing, and they should get it. Everton's lack of squad depth will surely haunt them, whereas United can make 11 changes from the Carling Cup win and bring back their stars, namely Rooney, Nani and Hernandez.

Chelsea 1-0 Arsenal @ 1.67

Both sides have had problems this season, and although Arsenal have won 6 out of their last 7, this one is Chelsea's to lose. Those victories have come against 'second-tier' premiership opposition, and Arsene's men haven't won away in the league all season. Chelsea will be up for it, can Torres provide the magic?

Manchester City 4-1 Wolves @ 1.17

This game ended in a 5-2 rout on Wednesday night in the Carling Cup, and that was at Molineux. City should have no problem here, and can recall stars like Balotelli and Aguero who simply look to hot to handle at the moment. Wolves are struggling, and this will continue here.

Norwich 1-1 Blackburn @ 3.65

3 or 4 years ago, Norwich were nowhere near the Premiership and Blackburn were fighting for Europe. How different it is now, with Norwich impressing on their return and their opponents tomorrow rock bottom. However, Blackburn's mid-week win will lift spirits, and they've got individual quality which can see them to a draw. Norwich lack goals, they should start Grant Holt here if they wish to win.

Sunderland 1-1 Aston Villa @ 3.4

Another draw in our books, with two sides reluctant to play free flowing football, yet both fairly even. Sunderland are in-consistent, but they shouldn't lose at home here against a Villa side who were defeated in their last game, against West Brom. Draw the safest bet.

Swansea 2-0 Bolton @ 2.16

Bolton need some form of pick up after a string of below par results and performances, but this isn't a place they're favourites to get it. Swansea have been decent this season, and especially at home, where they don't often concede. Danny Graham's starting to find the next, and this could well continue. However, it's a hard one to predict and Bolton are by no means out of it, they're just underdogs.

Wigan 0-0 Fulham @ 3.35

Again difficult to call, but a 0-0 is a safe option. Fulham are yet to click under Martin Jol, and Wigan are in poor form themselves. They are likely to set themselves up not to get beaten, and it could work. Both sides will hope moments of brilliance from their talented man will be the difference, take note Bryan Ruiz and Andy Johnson in white, and Victor Moses for the hosts.

West Brom 0-2 Liverpool @ 2.12

We've gone for favourites Liverpool, but it's by no means a formality. They've really struggled to put away chances this year, and for all the hype Luiz Suarez took 11 shots last Saturday, only to not even score once. They'll need to be more clinical if the top 4 is a realistic aim. That said, they should get plenty of chances from a West Brom defence, and this should be enough to see them through. With no Long, where will The Baggies get their goals from?

Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 QPR @ 1.4

Spurs should have no issues here at all, with QPR a force at home yet very poor away so far this season. Especially as Redknapp's charges are just starting to hit their straps, we can see goals for the North London side. Adebayor's been a quality signing, and we're tipping him to be the man in the goals this Sunday. People like Shaun Derry should concentrate on the football, not the row between Ferdinand and Terry, after it transpired he attempted to give evidence despite not even being on the pitch at the time.

Stoke 1-1 Newcastle @ 3.35

Newcastle went on a brilliant unbeaten run, only for it to end in heartbreaking fashion in mid-week. This could have a serious effect on them, and Stoke isn't a forgiving place to go. However, Newcastle still have the quality to compete, and 1-1 the safest option. Yet, if we were to pick a winner, it would have the be the home side, who have the needed firepower to consolidate in the top half, as Newcastle slowly drop towards them.

So, that's our view on this weekends action, what are your thoughts? It's sure to be another classic weekend of Premier League football, and as ever you can follow it all as it happens on our Twitter feed, just search TacticalBet on the site. Thanks for reading.

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