Crystal Palace took three crucial points against Hull and Manchester City humiliated Spurs last week. However, all of this is forgotten when the 13nd round of the Premier League takes off this weekend. Here, are Great Dane Football Blogs predictions!
Norwich v Crystal Palace
Carrow Road
30-11-2013 @ 15.00 UK
Norwich (4-2-3-1): Ruddy; Martin, Bennett, Turner, Garrido; Fer, Howson; Redmond, Elmander, Olsson; Hooper.
Injuries: Elliott Bennett (Knee), Mark Bunn (Ankle), Anthony Pilkington (Hamstring), Robert Snodgrass (Knee), Alexander Tettey (Ankle), Ricky van Wolfswinkel (Foot). Doubts: None. Bans: None.
Crystal Palace (4-2-3-1): Speroni; Ward, Gabbidon, Delaney, Moxey; Dikgacoi, Jedinak; Puncheon, Bannan, Thomas; Chamakh.
Injuries: Adlene Guédioura (Rib), Jack Hunt (Ankle), Glen Murray (Knee). Doubts: Patrick McCarthy (Lack of match fitness), Marouane Chamakh (Head), Jerome Thomas (Groin). Bans: Yannick Bolasie.
Norwich lost against Newcastle last week due to some personal mistakes in the defends. The Canaries will be hoping to get back against Crystal Palace, but news of injuries to Anthony Pilkington and Robert Snodgrass means that Norwich will have to reshuffle This means that Javier Garrido probably will take the left back pushing Martin Olsson forward to the wing. Crystal Palace took a rare win when they met Hull City last week. Minutes Yannick Bolasie was sent off Barry Bannan scored the single goal in the 1-0 victory. Historically, Crystal Palace have a history of winning against Norwich with 6 victories in the last 10 meetings. Given Norwich current form CP could as well take another win Saturday.
Norwich lost against Newcastle last week due to some personal mistakes in the defends. The Canaries will be hoping to get back against Crystal Palace, but news of injuries to Anthony Pilkington and Robert Snodgrass means that Norwich will have to reshuffle This means that Javier Garrido probably will take the left back pushing Martin Olsson forward to the wing. Crystal Palace took a rare win when they met Hull City last week. Minutes Yannick Bolasie was sent off Barry Bannan scored the single goal in the 1-0 victory. Historically, Crystal Palace have a history of winning against Norwich with 6 victories in the last 10 meetings. Given Norwich current form CP could as well take another win Saturday.
Aston Villa v Sunderland
Villa Park
30-11-2013 @ 15.00 UK
Aston Villa (4-3-3): Guzan; Bacuna, Baker, Vlaar, Clark; Westwood, El Ahmadi, Delph; Weimann, Benteke, Agbonlahor.
Injuries: Joe Bennett (Back), Gary Gardner (Back), Charles N'Zogbia (Achilles), Jores Okore (Knee). Doubts: Antonio Luna (Hamstring). Bans: None.
Sunderland (4-2-3-1): Mannone; Celustka, O'Shea, Roberge, Bardsley; Ki, Colback; Giaccherini, Larsson, Johnson; Fletcher.
Injuries: None. Doubts: Kieren Westwood (Knock). Bans: None.
Sunderland have been successful with their appeal after Wes Brown wrongly received a red card against Stoke, and the defender will start against Aston Villa. The Black Cats have both Dossena and Cattermole back from their bans, but Ki and Colback are likely to remain as starters on Saturday. Villa managed to comeback from 2-0 against West Brom last week and are favourites against Sunderland. Last time the two sides met Aston Villa won 6-1 with a hattrick by Christian Benteke and the Belgian will be decisive in this match, as well.
Injuries: None. Doubts: Kieren Westwood (Knock). Bans: None.
Sunderland have been successful with their appeal after Wes Brown wrongly received a red card against Stoke, and the defender will start against Aston Villa. The Black Cats have both Dossena and Cattermole back from their bans, but Ki and Colback are likely to remain as starters on Saturday. Villa managed to comeback from 2-0 against West Brom last week and are favourites against Sunderland. Last time the two sides met Aston Villa won 6-1 with a hattrick by Christian Benteke and the Belgian will be decisive in this match, as well.
Cardiff v Arsenal
Cardiff City Stadium
30-11-2013 @ 15.00 UK
Arsenal (4-2-3-1): Szczesny; Sagna, Koscielny, Mertesacker, Gibbs; Arteta, Ramsey; Rosicky, Ozil, Wilshere; Giroud.
Injuries: Abou Diaby (Knee), Ryo Miyaichi (Hamstring), Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (Knee), Lukas Podolski (Hamstring), Yaya Sanogo (Back). Doubts: Mikel Arteta (Knock), Kieran Gibbs (Illness), Gedion Zezalem (Lack of match fitness). Bans: None.
Cardiff City (4-3-3): Marshall; Théophile-Catherine, Caulker, Turner, Taylor; Whittingham, Medel, MutchM Cowie, Campbell, Odemwingie.
Injuries: None. Doubts: None. Bans: None.
Arsenals week have so far been successful with a 2-0 win against Southampton last Saturday, with Giroud scoring both goals. Midweek, Arsenal took another 2-0 win; this time against Marseille and by two goals from Jack Wilshere. Meanwhile, Cardiff have been able to rest after their late equaliser against Manchester United last week. While Arsenal is struggling on the injury front, Cardiff have all men ready when The Gunners visits Wales. Arsenal might have played a midweek match, but their current form and position in the league makes them the favorites. That said, Cardiff have shown that they can tease the big clubs this season.
Arsenals week have so far been successful with a 2-0 win against Southampton last Saturday, with Giroud scoring both goals. Midweek, Arsenal took another 2-0 win; this time against Marseille and by two goals from Jack Wilshere. Meanwhile, Cardiff have been able to rest after their late equaliser against Manchester United last week. While Arsenal is struggling on the injury front, Cardiff have all men ready when The Gunners visits Wales. Arsenal might have played a midweek match, but their current form and position in the league makes them the favorites. That said, Cardiff have shown that they can tease the big clubs this season.
West Ham v Fulham
Upton Park
30-11-2013 @ 15.00 UK
West Ham United (4-3-3): Jääskeläinen; Demel, Tomkins, Collins, O'Brien; Morrison, Diamé, Noble; Downing, Nolan, Jarvis.
Injuries: Andy Carroll (Foot), Winston Reid (Ankle), Ricardo Vaz Te (Shoulder). Doubts: Mladen Petric (Calf), Razvan Rat (Hamtring). Bans: None.
Fulham (4-2-3-1): Stekelenburg; Zverotic, Hughes, Amorebieta, Richardson; Parker, Sidwell; Ruiz, Berbatov, Kasami; Bent.
Injuries: Matthew Briggs (Hernia), Damien Duff (Knock), Brede Hangeland (Leg), Hugo Rodallega (Groin). Doubts: None. Bans: Sascha Riether.
West Ham is preparing for another London derby after losing 0-3 to Chelsea last week. Their opponent on Saturday, Fulham FC, also lost in the last round when they were beaten 1-2 by Swansea at Craven Cottage. Joey O'Brien and James Tomkins will cover the defends with Razvan Rat and Winston Reid still injured for West Ham. The two clubs are side by side in the table with 10 points for 12 matches; a West Ham loss will send them into the relegation zone while Fulham can get clear with three points. Despite losing their last two matches, West Ham are favorites as they have a history of six wins in the last ten meetings with Fulham. Furthermore, Fulham have not won in their last five matches.
West Ham is preparing for another London derby after losing 0-3 to Chelsea last week. Their opponent on Saturday, Fulham FC, also lost in the last round when they were beaten 1-2 by Swansea at Craven Cottage. Joey O'Brien and James Tomkins will cover the defends with Razvan Rat and Winston Reid still injured for West Ham. The two clubs are side by side in the table with 10 points for 12 matches; a West Ham loss will send them into the relegation zone while Fulham can get clear with three points. Despite losing their last two matches, West Ham are favorites as they have a history of six wins in the last ten meetings with Fulham. Furthermore, Fulham have not won in their last five matches.
Everton v Stoke City
Goodison Park
30-11-2013 @ 15.00 UK
Everton (4-3-3): Howard; Coleman, Jagielka, Distin, Oviedo; Barkley, McCarthy, Barry; Mirallas, Lukaku, Pienaar.
Injuries: Leighton Baines (Toe), Darron Gibson (Knee), Arouna Koné (Knee). Doubts: None. Bans: None.
Stoke City (4-2-3-1): Begovic; Cameron, Shawcross, Huth, Pieters; Palacios, N'Zonzi; Walters, Ireland, Arnautovic; Crouch.
Injuries: None. Doubts: Stephen Ireland (Foot), Kenwyne Jones (Shoulder), Marc Wilson (Hip). Bans: None.
Everton is without Leighton Baines after he fractured his toe against Liverpool last week. Bryan Oviedo or Gareth Barry will take over for the England international. The Toffees played well against Liverpool, and especially Barkley was a key player and is expected to keep his high level against Stoke. The Potters took a 2-0 victory against Sunderland and can add distance to the relegation play with a win on Saturday. However, Everton is in super form at the moment and are favorites for the win.
Injuries: None. Doubts: Stephen Ireland (Foot), Kenwyne Jones (Shoulder), Marc Wilson (Hip). Bans: None.
Everton is without Leighton Baines after he fractured his toe against Liverpool last week. Bryan Oviedo or Gareth Barry will take over for the England international. The Toffees played well against Liverpool, and especially Barkley was a key player and is expected to keep his high level against Stoke. The Potters took a 2-0 victory against Sunderland and can add distance to the relegation play with a win on Saturday. However, Everton is in super form at the moment and are favorites for the win.
Newcastle v West Brom
St James' Park
30-11-2013 @ 17.30 UK
Newcastle United (4-4-2): Krul; Debuchy, Coloccini, Williamson, Santon; Sissoko, Tioté, Cabaye, Gouffran; Ameobi, Remy.
Injuries: Ryan Taylor (Knee). Doubts: Yohan Cabaye (Hamstring). Bans: None.
Injuries: Ryan Taylor (Knee). Doubts: Yohan Cabaye (Hamstring). Bans: None.
West Bromwich Albion (4-2-3-1): Myhill; Reid, McAuley,Olsson, Popov; Yacob, Mulumbu; Amalfitano, Sessegnon, Brunt; Anichebe.
Injuries: Ben Forster (Foot), Zoltán Gera (Knock), Billy Jones (Hamstring). Doubts: Liam Ridgewell (Calf), Scott Sinclair (Hamstring). Bans: None.
Newcastle have Debuchy back on the defends after having served his ban, and that could be the only big change to the side since last week. Shola Ameobi made a good figure against Norwich and will retain his place next to The Toons topscorer Loïc Remy. West Bromwich had to settle with 2-2 after being in front by two at half time against Aston Villa, and will have to improve for this match. The last ten matches between the two sides have ended in four draws and three wins for each. However, given Newcastle's current form they are favorites.
Injuries: Ben Forster (Foot), Zoltán Gera (Knock), Billy Jones (Hamstring). Doubts: Liam Ridgewell (Calf), Scott Sinclair (Hamstring). Bans: None.
Newcastle have Debuchy back on the defends after having served his ban, and that could be the only big change to the side since last week. Shola Ameobi made a good figure against Norwich and will retain his place next to The Toons topscorer Loïc Remy. West Bromwich had to settle with 2-2 after being in front by two at half time against Aston Villa, and will have to improve for this match. The last ten matches between the two sides have ended in four draws and three wins for each. However, given Newcastle's current form they are favorites.
Tottenham v Manchester United
White Hart Lane
01-12-2013 @ 12.00 UK
Tottenham Hotspurs (4-2-3-1): Lloris; Walker, Dawson, Kaboul, Vertonghen; Sandro, Paulinho; Lamela, Holtby, Lennon; Soldado.
Injuries: Christian Eriksen (Ankle), Danny Rose (Ankle). Doubts: None. Bans: None.
Injuries: Christian Eriksen (Ankle), Danny Rose (Ankle). Doubts: None. Bans: None.
Manchester United (4-2-3-1): De Gea; Smalling, Evans, Ferdinand, Evra; Cleverley, Fellaini; Valencia, Rooney, Kagawa; van Persie.
Injuries: Michael Carrick (Achilles). Doubts: Darren Fletcher (Lack of match fitness), Phil Jones (Groin), Shinji Kagawa (Foot), Rafael (Ankle), Robin van Persie (Groin), Nemanja Vidic (Head).
Tottenham had a promising start to the season but have since dropped to a 9th in the Premier League. After last weeks, 0-6 massacre in Manchester André Villa-Boas future is uncertain according to several media why a loss on Sunday can cost him his job. Despite being substituted off during half time, Lewis Holtby is expected to retain his place on the attacking midfield. Manchester United are unbeaten in their last five matches after the 2-2 draw against West Brom last week. With a win, they can bring themselves into top 5, and the history speaks for three points to Manchester. Of the last 10 matches between the two sides, United have won 7.
Injuries: Michael Carrick (Achilles). Doubts: Darren Fletcher (Lack of match fitness), Phil Jones (Groin), Shinji Kagawa (Foot), Rafael (Ankle), Robin van Persie (Groin), Nemanja Vidic (Head).
Tottenham had a promising start to the season but have since dropped to a 9th in the Premier League. After last weeks, 0-6 massacre in Manchester André Villa-Boas future is uncertain according to several media why a loss on Sunday can cost him his job. Despite being substituted off during half time, Lewis Holtby is expected to retain his place on the attacking midfield. Manchester United are unbeaten in their last five matches after the 2-2 draw against West Brom last week. With a win, they can bring themselves into top 5, and the history speaks for three points to Manchester. Of the last 10 matches between the two sides, United have won 7.
Hull v Liverpool
KC Stadium
01-12-2013 @ 14.05 UK
Hull City (4-2-3-1): McGregor; Elmohamady, Figueroa, Davies, Rosenior; Huddlestone, Livermore; Koren, Brady, Boyd; Sagbo.
Injuries: Sone Aluko (Achilles), James Chester (Hamstring), Stephen Quinn (Hamstring). Doubts: Paul McShane (Hamstring). Bans: None.
Liverpool (4-4-2): Mignolet; Johnson, Skrtel, Agger, Flanagan; Henderson, Gerrard, Lucas, Coutinho; Suárez, Sturridge.
Injuries: Iago Aspas (Thigh), Sebastián Coates (Knee), Enrique (Knee). Doubts: None. Bans: None.
Daniel Sturridge is likely to return to the starting XI after recovering from his injury and coming in scoring the equalising goal against Everton last week. Liverpool needs three points to keep up with Arsenal on the 1st and is without a doubt favorites against Hull. The Tigers surprisingly lost against Crystal Palace last week and will run into even bigger problems on Sunday. Paul McShane is out for the match and will be replaced by Liam Rosenior, pushing Figueroa into the central defends. The last meeting between the two sides was friendly in 2011 where Hull won 3-0. However, this is very unlikely to happen again.
Injuries: Iago Aspas (Thigh), Sebastián Coates (Knee), Enrique (Knee). Doubts: None. Bans: None.
Daniel Sturridge is likely to return to the starting XI after recovering from his injury and coming in scoring the equalising goal against Everton last week. Liverpool needs three points to keep up with Arsenal on the 1st and is without a doubt favorites against Hull. The Tigers surprisingly lost against Crystal Palace last week and will run into even bigger problems on Sunday. Paul McShane is out for the match and will be replaced by Liam Rosenior, pushing Figueroa into the central defends. The last meeting between the two sides was friendly in 2011 where Hull won 3-0. However, this is very unlikely to happen again.
Manchester City v Swansea
City of Manchester Stadium
01-12-2013 @ 16.10 UK
Manchester City (4-4-2): Hart; Zabaleta, Nastasic, Demichelis, Clichy; Navas, Touré, Fernandinho, Nasri; Aguero, Negredo.
Injuries: Stevan Jovetic (Calf), Vincent Kompany (Thigh), Jack Rodwell (Knock), David Sila (Knock), Richard Wright (Knock). Doubts: Aleksandar Kolarov (Illness), Matija Nastasic (Knock). Bans: None.
Swansea City (4-2-3-1): Vorm; Rangel, Williams, Chico, Davies; De Guzmán, Britton; Dyer, Pozuelo, Lamah; Bony.
Injuries: Pablo Hernández (Thigh), Michu (Ankle), Garry Monk (Knee), Alan Tate (Hamstring). Doubts: Wayne Routledge (Calf). Bans: None.
Manchester City took a convincing three points against Spurs with a 6-0 win last week. Sergio Aguero and Jesus Navas both scored two goals in the match. Meanwhile, the opponent on Sunday, Swansea, won 2-1 against Fulham at Craven Cottage and are now unbeaten in three matches including their Europa League clash with Kuban. Manchester City have won two of the last four matches between the two sides and are favorites for another win this Sunday.
Injuries: Pablo Hernández (Thigh), Michu (Ankle), Garry Monk (Knee), Alan Tate (Hamstring). Doubts: Wayne Routledge (Calf). Bans: None.
Manchester City took a convincing three points against Spurs with a 6-0 win last week. Sergio Aguero and Jesus Navas both scored two goals in the match. Meanwhile, the opponent on Sunday, Swansea, won 2-1 against Fulham at Craven Cottage and are now unbeaten in three matches including their Europa League clash with Kuban. Manchester City have won two of the last four matches between the two sides and are favorites for another win this Sunday.
Chelsea v Southampton
Stamford Bridge
01-12-2013 @ 16.10 UK
Chelsea (4-3-2-1): Cech; Ivaovic, Terry, Cahill, Azpilicueta; Ramires, Mikel, Lampard; Oscar, Hazard; Eto'o.
Injuries: Tomas Kalas (Leg), Marco van Ginkel (Knee). Doubts: Samuel Eto'o (Knock), David Luiz (Knee). Bans: None.
Southampton (4-2-3-1): Boruc; Clyne, Fonte, Lovren, Shaw; Schneiderlin, Wanyama; Ward-Prowse, Lallana, Rodriguez; Lambert.
Injuries: Jack Cork (Ankle), Guilherme Do Prado (Knee). Doubts: Dejan Lovren (Illness), Luke Shaw (Knock). Bans: None.
Chelsea are only four points behind Arsenal after winning the London derby against West Ham last week while Southampton lost against Arsenal at Emirates. Artur Boruc will remain in the Southampton goal despite his fatal error last week, and Dejan Lovren is likely to return after an illness. Southampton won the last meeting between the two sides and have shown an improving form this season. However, Chelsea are favorites at Stamford Bridge and are expected to take all three points on Monday.
Injuries: Jack Cork (Ankle), Guilherme Do Prado (Knee). Doubts: Dejan Lovren (Illness), Luke Shaw (Knock). Bans: None.
Chelsea are only four points behind Arsenal after winning the London derby against West Ham last week while Southampton lost against Arsenal at Emirates. Artur Boruc will remain in the Southampton goal despite his fatal error last week, and Dejan Lovren is likely to return after an illness. Southampton won the last meeting between the two sides and have shown an improving form this season. However, Chelsea are favorites at Stamford Bridge and are expected to take all three points on Monday.
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