Norwich V Aston Villa
Carrow Road
21-09-2013 @ 12.45 UK
Probable lineups:
Norwich (4-5-1): Ruddy; Whittaker, Bassong, Turner, Garrido; Snodgrass, Fer, Johnson, Redmond, Elmander; van Wolfswinkel.
Injuries: Bennett (Knee). Doubts: None. Bans: None.
Aston Villa (4-3-3): Guzan; Lowton, Baker, Vlaar, Luna; Westwood, El Ahmadi, Delph; Weimann, Benteke, Agbonlahor.
Injuries: N'Zogbia (Achilles), Okore (Knee). Doubts: None. Bans: None.
Norwich is probably trying the same formation as they did against Tottenham last week. While they had their problems with Tottenham's small and pacey players Villa's big and strong striker might be an easier task for the defends. That said, Aston Villa is hoping to comeback from their defeat against Newcastle United last week, and will probably be the strongest side in this match. Villa has won the last two meetings between the two sides and can well take a 2-1 victory with them on Saturday.
Liverpool V Southampton
Anfield Road
21-09-2013 @ 15.00 UK
Probable lineups:
Liverpool (4-5-1): Mignolet; Wisdom, Touré, Agger, Enrique; Henderson, Gerrard, Lucas, Moses, Aspas; Sturridge.
Injuries: Cissokho (Ankle), Coates (Knee), Johnson (Ankle). Doubts: Agger (Knock), Allen (Hamstring), Coutinho (Shoulder). Bans: Suarez.
Southampton (4-4-1-1): Boruc; Clyne, Fonte, Lovren, Shaw; Rodriguez, Schneiderlin, Wanyama, Lallana; Osvaldo; Lambert.
Injuries: None. Doubts: Fox (Ankle), Shaw (Ankle). Bans: None.
Liverpool has had their best start in 19 years winning three and drawing against Swansea last Monday. This weekend Southampton is awaiting at Anfield Road in a match that can be hard for the Merseyside club. Southampton is currently positioned midtable with one win, two draws and a loss, but they have shown how to handle Liverpool before. The last two meetings between the sides have given the Saints 6 points, and they can surprise here again. My predictions will be the second draw in a row for Liverpool.
West Ham - Everton
Upton Park
21-09-2013 @ 15.00 UK
Probable lineups:
West Ham (4-3-3): Jääskeläinen; Demel, Collins, Reid, O'Brien; Diamé, Nolan, Noble; Vaz Te, Maiga, Jarvis.
Injuries: Carroll (Foot), Cole (Hamstring), Diarra (Knee), Downing (Leg), McCartney (Knock). Doubts: Petric (Lack of match fitness), Reid (Knock). Bans: None.
Everton (4-3-3): Howard; Coleman, Jagielka, Distin, Baines; Barkley, Barry, Osman; Mirallas, Lukaku, Naismith.
Injuries: None. Doubts: Alcaraz (Lack of match fitness), Gibson (Knee), Koné (Knee), Pienaar (Muscle). Bans: None
It is a midtable battle when West Ham meets Everton at Upton Park. The guests from Liverpool are currently 9th while West Ham is 10th with only one point separating them. Everton has started the season best with 1 win, and 3 draws before entering Upton Park to a match than can turn out to be rather one sided. The statistics shows that West Ham have not won against Everton is the last 10 matches between the two sides and Everton usually takes all 3 points at Upton Park.
Newcastle United - Hull
St James Park
21-09-2013 @ 15.00 UK
Probable lineups:
Newcastle United (4-3-3): Krul; Debuchy, Coloccini, Yanga-Mbiwa, Santon; Anita, Sissoko, Cabaye; Ben Arfa, Cissé, Remy.
Injuries: R Taylor (Knee). Doubts: Gutiérrez (Hamstring), Obertan (Hamstring), Williamson (Knock). Bans: None.
Hull (4-4-1-1): McGregor; Elmohamady, Chester, Davies, Figueoa; Koren, Huddlestone, Livermore, Brady; Aluko; Graham.
Injuries: Gedo (Lack of match fitness). Doubts: None. Bans: None.
Newcastle is back on track after their massive 4-0 loss in the opening match against Manchester City. Since then the Toons played a draw and won two against Fulham and Aston Villa. Hull, on the other hand, is still trying to get up to speed in the Premier League and have so far only won 1 match placing them in the bottom of the table. Newcastle is favorites for this match, even though players as Gutiérrez and Obertan will be missing. My prediction will be a slender 1-0 win for Newcastle United.
West Bromwich - Sunderland
The Hawthorns
21-09-2013 @ 15.00 UK
Probable lineups:
West Bromwich Albion (4-4-1-1): Myhill; Jones, McAuley, Olsson, Ridgewell; Amalfitano, Yacob, Mulumbu, Brunt; Sessegnon; Anelka.
Injuries: Foster (Foot), Gera (Knee), Reid (Knock), Thorne (Lack of match fitness), Vydra (Hamstring). Doubts: Long (Hamstring). Bans: None.
Sunderland (4-4-2): Westwood; Celustka, O'Shea, Diakité, Dossena; Johnson, Larsson, Ki, Giaccherini; Fletcher, Altidore.
Injuries: Bardsley (Foot), Brown (Knee), Cattermole (Lack of match fitness). Doubts: Giaccherini (Hamstring). Bans: None.
West Bromwich has not been able to live up to last year's surprising and amazing season as they have played 2 draws and lost 2 of the 4 matches so far. Despite names as Anelka, Mulumbu and Olsson the Baggies are struggling to find the right recipe for winning matches. The same matters for Sunderland who is currently last in the table and at the moment seems to be more known for the managers press conferences than their play on the pitch. However, the Black Cats can get their first victory on Saturday as the situation looks bad for West Bromwich with key players as Foster and Thorne on the injury list.
Chelsea - Fulham
Stamford Bridge
21-09-2013 @ 17.30 UK
Probable lineups:
Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Cech; Ivanovic, Terry, Luiz, Cole; Ramires, Lampard; Mata, Oscar, Hazard; Torres.
Injuries: Kalas (Knee). Doubts: None. Bans: None.
Fulham (4-5-1): Stockdale; Reither, Senderos, Hangeland, Richardson; Ruiz, Sidwell, Parker, Taarabt, Kasami; Berbatov.
Injuries: Bent (Hamstring), Briggs (Hip), Hughes (Thigh), Ruiz (Ankle), Stekelenburg (Shoulder). Doubts: Berbatov (Hamstring). Bans: None.
It is time for the first West London derby of the season when Chelsea and Fulham clash at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea, one of the favorites for the trophy, have won 2 of their 4 Premier League matches and finds themselves just outside the top three. Meanwhile, Fulham is 14th with only 1 win in 4 possible. Fulham haven't won against Chelsea since 2009 and the last meeting at Stamford Bridge ended in a 0-0 draw. The Cottagers have enforced the squad this summer, but is struggling with injuries at the moment why Chelsea might be too big a mouthful. Chelsea will probably win this match comfortably.
Arsenal - Stoke City
Emirates Stadium
22-09-2013 @ 13.30 UK
Probable lineups:
Arsenal (4-2-3-1): Szczesny; Jenkinson, Koscielny, Mertesacker, Gibbs; Ramsey, Flamini; Walcott, Ozil, Wilshere; Giroud.
Injuries: Arteta (Thigh), Cazorla (Ankle), Diaby (Knee), Oxlade-Chamberlain (Knee), Podolski (Hamstring), Rosicky (Thigh), Sanogo (Back), Zelalem (Knock). Doubts: Giroud (Knee). Bans: None.
Stoke City (4-4-1-1): Begovic; Cameron, Shawcross, Huth, Pieters; Walters, Wilson, N'Zonzi, Etherington; Adam; Jones.
Injuries: Muniesa (Groin). Doubts: None. Bans: None.
Arsenal has gotten a great start of the new season and finds themselves in the top of the Premier League after 3 wins and 1 loss. Stoke have also gotten a better start than many would have thought of and are currently 7th with 7 points after 4 matches. However, they might add another loss to the book on Sunday when they enter Emirates Stadium. Arsenal's new boy in the shirt, Mesut Ozil, had a flying debut last week where he was behind the assist to the first goal. The German international will perhaps be even better in his second match in the Arsenal shirt, and at the same time Olivier Giroud seems dangerous in front of the goal. To me it is a clear Arsenal victory.
Crystal Palace - Swansea City
Selhurst Park
22-09-2013 @ 13.30 UK
Probable lineups:
Crystal Palace (4-3-3): Speroni; Mariappa, Gabbidon, Delaney, Moxey; Campaña, Guédioura, Jedinak; Puncheon, Chamakh, Gayle.
Injuries: Bolasie (Hamstring), Hunt (Ankle), McCarthy (Lack of match fitness), Murray (Knee), Parr (Lack of match fitness), Williams (Ankle). Doubts: Thomas (Ankle), Ward (Calf). Bans: Dikgacoi.
Swansea City (4-4-1-1): Vorm; Rangel, Williams, Chico, Davies; Dyer, Britton, Shelvey, Routledge; Michu; Bony.
Injuries: Tate (Hamstring), Taylor (Thigh). Doubts: Bony (Back), Hernandez (Hamstring). Bans: None.
Swansea played a draw against Liverpool earlier this week while Crystal Palace at times played well against Manchester United but lost 2-0. Despite, almost bringing in a whole new squad, Crystal Palace is struggling in the Premier League and Swansea will not be an easy task for the new Premier League club. On paper, Swansea and Crystal Palace can be seen as very equal, but when it comes to experience Swansea is in my opinion the strongest why I believe they will pull of a victory.
Cardiff - Tottenham
Cardiff City Stadium
22-09-2013 @ 16.00 UK
Cardiff (4-3-3): Marshall; Théophile-Catherine, Caulker, Turner, Taylor; Gunnarsson, Medel, Kim Bo-Kyung; Bellamy, Campbell, Whittingham.
Injuries: Cornelius (Ankle). Doubts: Bellamy (Knock), Marshall (Hip). Bans: None.
Tottenham (4-5-1): Lloris; Walker, Dawson, Vertonghen, Rose; Lamela, Dembélé, Paulinho, Sigurdsson, Eriksen; Soldado.
Injuries: Adebayor (Personal reasons), Capoue (Ankle), Lennon (Foot). Doubts: Chadli (Thigh). Bans: None.
Cardiff finds themselves midtable after 4 rounds of the Premier League, and have shown that they can compete with some of the best teams in the league. Meanwhile, Spurs have raised their play since their loss to Arsenal, and last week's match against Norwich showed what the Spurs are capable of. Christian Eriksen is probably to be found in the starting lineup once again and can really hurt the Cardiff defence. This can be a tight match, but I believe that Spurs will win with a 2 goals margin.
Man City - Man United
City of Manchester Stadium
22-09-2013 @ 16.00 UK
Manchester City (4-4-2): Hart; Zabaleta, Nastasic, Kompany, Kolarov; Navas, Touré, Fernandinho, Nasri; Aguero, Negredo.
Injuries: Clichy (Knock), Demichelis (Knee), Richards (Hamstring), Silva (Thigh). Doubts: None. Bans: None.
Manchester United (4-4-1-1): De Gea; Fabio, Vidic, Ferdinand, Evra; Valencia, Fellaini, Carrick, Zaha; Welbeck; van Persie.
Injuries: Fletcher (Illness), Rafael (Hamstring). Doubts: Jones (Ankle), Kagawa (Illness). Bans: None.
The Manchester Derby is coming up with the legendary meeting between the two sides. The two teams are side by side in the table with 7 points each for 4 matches. United have surprised me as I thought they would have bigger problems adapting with a new manager. Despite their loss to Cardiff Manchester City is playing as good as always and it will be two teams in top form battling for 3 points. We can look forward to a close match between two top teams, but I believe it will end in a draw.
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