Another round of Premier League football is upon us, and this week there is excitement in the top with the clash between Liverpool and Manchester City!
Southampton v Cardiff
St Mary's Stadium
12-04-2014 @ 15.07 UK
Southampton (4-2-3-1): Boruc; Chambers, Fonte, Lovren, Shaw; Schneiderlin, Cork; Ward-Prowse, Davis, Lallana; Lambert.
Injuries: Nathaniel Clyne (Groin), Kelvin David (Knock), Jay Rodriguez (Knee), Maya Yoshida (Knee) Doubts: Artur Boruc (Back), Gastón Ramirez (Ankle) Bans: None.
Cardiff (4-4-2): Marshall; Théophile-Catherine, Caulker, Turner, Taylor; Noone, Mutch, Medel, Bo-Kyung; Bellamy, Campbell.
Injuries: Mark Hudson (Hamstring) Doubts: Fabio (Knock) Bans: None.
Cardiff lost yet another time and are now six point under the relegation line before visiting Southampton who is looking to comeback from their 1-4 humiliation against Manchester City. The Saints are nine points after Manchester United and are will more or less have to settle with a mid-table position, after an exciting start of the season. Southampton won the last meeting between the two sides, and they are the favorites against a struggling Cardiff who are in desperate need of three points.
Cardiff lost yet another time and are now six point under the relegation line before visiting Southampton who is looking to comeback from their 1-4 humiliation against Manchester City. The Saints are nine points after Manchester United and are will more or less have to settle with a mid-table position, after an exciting start of the season. Southampton won the last meeting between the two sides, and they are the favorites against a struggling Cardiff who are in desperate need of three points.
Stoke City v Newcastle United
Britannia Stadium
12-04-2014 @ 15.07 UK
Stoke City (4-2-3-1): Begovic; Cameron, Shawcross, Wilson, Pieters; N'Zonzi, Whelan; Odemwingie, Ireland, Arnautovic; Crouch.
Injuries: Oussama Assaidi (Knee), Robert Huth (Knee) Doubts: Stephen Ireland (Illness) Bans: None.
Newcastle United (4-2-3-1): Elliot; Santon, Coloccini, Williamson, Dummett; Anita, Tioté; Ben Arfa, de Jong, Gouffran, Cissé.
Injuries: Mathieu Debuchy (Groin), Tim Krul (Knee), Gabriel Obertan (Knee), Ryan Taylor (Knee), Loïc Remy (Calf), Sam Ameobi (Ankle), Moussa Sissoko (Hamstring) Doubts: None Bans: None.
Stoke was left chanceless against a strong Chelsea last round, and are the favorites against a Newcastle that haven't won in four consecutive matches. That said, Newcastle have met some of the teams in the best form and will be hoping to chance the situation against Stoke and bring them above Southampton. However, the front line is still struck by injuries to both Sam Ameobi and Loïc Remy why The Toons will be struggling to find the goal. Stoke are favorites and are unbeaten in five home matches, this might be the sixth.
Sunderland v Everton
Stadium of Light
12-04-2014 @ 15.07 UK
Sunderland (3-4-1-1): Mannone; Brown, Vergini, Cuéllar; Bardsley, Ki, Bridcutt, Cattermole, Alonso; Johnson; Borini.
Injuries: Steven Fletcher (Ankle), Kieren Westwood (Shoulder) Doubts: None Bans: None.
Everton (4-2-3-1): Howard; Coleman, Stones, Distin, Baines; Barry, McCarthy; Mirallas, Osman, McGeady; Lukaku.
Injuries: Darron Gibson (Knee), Arouna Koné (Knee), Lacina Traoré (Hamstring), Bryan Oviedo (Broken leg), Steven Pienaar (Knee) Doubts: Phil Jagielka (Hamstring), Leon Osman (Eye) Bans: None.
Everton's impressing season is getting better after their win against Arsenal last week. The Toffees are just one point from the Champions League given fourth in the table before visiting Stadium of Light. Sunderland have not won in seven consecutive matches and are not left with many chances against Lukaku and company. With eight points up to safety the need three points, but Everton are just too good at the moment.
Everton's impressing season is getting better after their win against Arsenal last week. The Toffees are just one point from the Champions League given fourth in the table before visiting Stadium of Light. Sunderland have not won in seven consecutive matches and are not left with many chances against Lukaku and company. With eight points up to safety the need three points, but Everton are just too good at the moment.
West Bromwich v Tottenham
The Hawthorne
12-04-2014 @ 15.07 UK
West Bromwich (4-2-3-1): Foster; Jones, McAuley, Olsson, Ridgewell; Mulumbu, Morrison; Amalfitano, Sessegnon, Dorrans; Vydra.
Injuries: Chris Brunt (Knee), Goran Popov (Neck) Doubts: Graham Dorrans (Knock), Zoltán Gera (Hamstring), Billy Jones (Hamstring), Claudio Yacob (Hamstring) Bans: None.
Tottenham (4-4-2): Lloris; Naughton, Chiriches, Kaboul, Rose; Lennon, Paulinho, Chadli, Eriksen; Kane, Adebayor.
Injuries: Etienne Capoue (Ankle), Erik Lamela (Thigh), Roberto Soldado (Hamstring), Jan Vertonghen (Calf), Kyle Walker (Groin) Doubts: None Bans: None.
Tottenham won 5-1 on Monday and are just five points behind Everton before meeting West Brom, only five points above the relegation line. Tim Sherwood is hoping to convince the Spurs board that he is worth taking a chance with, and a comfortable win is just a step on the way. Spurs still have the chance of European football next season while West Brom are hoping just to stay in the Premier League. A win against Tottenham will be vital, and given Spurs current injury situation West Brom could perhaps take at least one point at home.
Tottenham won 5-1 on Monday and are just five points behind Everton before meeting West Brom, only five points above the relegation line. Tim Sherwood is hoping to convince the Spurs board that he is worth taking a chance with, and a comfortable win is just a step on the way. Spurs still have the chance of European football next season while West Brom are hoping just to stay in the Premier League. A win against Tottenham will be vital, and given Spurs current injury situation West Brom could perhaps take at least one point at home.
Fulham v Norwich
Craven Cottage
12-04-2014 @ 15.07 UK
Fulham (4-5-1): Stockdale; Heitinga, Hangeland, Amorebieta, Richardson; Holtby, Sidwell, Reither, Diarra, Kasami; Rodallega.
Injuries: Matthew Briggs (Hernia), Dan Burn (Muscle), Damien Duff (Knee), Kostas Mitroglou (Knee) Doubts: Johnny Heitinga (Knock), Giorgios Karagounis (Knock) Bans: None.
Norwich: Ruddy; Martin, Yobo, Bassong, Olsson; Snodgrass, Tettey, Howson, Hoolahan; Elmander, Hooper.
Injuries: Elliott Bennett (Knee), Leroy Fer (Hamstring) Doubts: None Bans: None.
Fulham took an important win against Aston Villa last week, and is hoping to take a step towards safety with a win against Norwich. The Canaries sacked Chris Hughton on Monday and the youth coach Neil Adams has taken over. It will be interesting to see if Adams can change anything against Fulham. The Cottagers are favorites at home, but Norwich might have the effect of a new manager on their side.
Fulham took an important win against Aston Villa last week, and is hoping to take a step towards safety with a win against Norwich. The Canaries sacked Chris Hughton on Monday and the youth coach Neil Adams has taken over. It will be interesting to see if Adams can change anything against Fulham. The Cottagers are favorites at home, but Norwich might have the effect of a new manager on their side.
Crystal Palace v Aston Villa
Selhurst Park
12-04-2014 @ 15.07 UK
Crystal Palace (4-4-1-1): Speroni; Mariappa, Dann, Delaney, Ward; Puncheon, Jedinak, Dikgacoi, Bolasie; Ledley; Chamakh.
Injuries: Dwight Gayle (Ankle) Doubts: None Bans: None.
Aston Villa (4-2-3-1): Guzan; Lowton, Baker, Vlaar, Bertrand; Bacuna, Westwood; Albrighton, Wiemann, Agbonlahor; Holt.
Injuries: Christian Benteke (Achilles), Gary Gardner (Foot), Chris Herd (Personal reasons), Libor Kozák (Broken Leg), Charles N'Zogbia (Achilles), Jores Okore (Knee) Doubts: Gabriel Agbonlahor (Illness), Fabian Delph (Achilles), Karim El Ahmadi (Thigh) Bans: None.
Crystal Palace is looking forward to another season in the best company and are side by side with their opponents Aston Villa. Villa lost against Fulham last week and their season is more or less settled to be another one in the more dull end of the table. That said a win against Crystal Palace on Saturday would bring them above Hull. However, Crystal Palace won the last meeting between the two sides and are also favorites at Selhurst Park on Saturday.
Crystal Palace is looking forward to another season in the best company and are side by side with their opponents Aston Villa. Villa lost against Fulham last week and their season is more or less settled to be another one in the more dull end of the table. That said a win against Crystal Palace on Saturday would bring them above Hull. However, Crystal Palace won the last meeting between the two sides and are also favorites at Selhurst Park on Saturday.
Liverpool v Manchester City
Anfield Road
13-04-2014 @ 13.37 UK
Liverpool (4-1-2-1-2): Mignolet; Johnson, Skrtel, Agger, Flanagan; Gerrard; Henderson, Allen; Coutinho; Sturridge, Suárez.
Injuries: Sebastián Coates (Knee), Enrique (Knee) Doubts: Daniel Agger (Knee) Bans: None.
Manchester City (4-2-3-1): Hart; Zabaleta, Demichelis, Kompany, Clichy; Fernandinho, Touré; Navas, Silva, Nasri; Aguero.
Injuries: Matija Nastasic (Knee) Doubts: Sergio Aguero (Muscle), Yaya Toure (Knock) Bans: None.
It is without a doubt match of the week when Liverpool and Manchester City clash at Anfield Road. Liverpool have played brilliantly this season and are top of the league while Manchester City are third, four points behind Liverpool. It is hard to pick a favorite in this match as both sides have some dangerous offensive players. However, The Sturridge/Suárez partnership have created 49 goals so far this season, and they will also punish Manchester City.
Swansea v Chelsea
Liberty Stadium
13-04-2014 @ 16.07 UK
Swansea (4-2-3-1): Vorm; Rangel, Williams, Chico, Davis; Shelvey, Britton; Dyer, Michu, Routledge; Bony.
Injuries: Kyle Bartley (Hamstring) Doubts: None Bans: None.
Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Cech; Ivanovic, Terry, Cahill, Azpilicueta; Luiz, Matic; Willian, Oscar, Schürrle; Ba.
Injuries: Samuel Eto'o (Hamstring), John Obi Mikel (Knock) Doubts: Eden Hazard (Calf), Marco van Ginkel (Lack of match fitness)
Chelsea are second in the table and only two points behind Liverpool. A victory against a struggling Swansea lies in the cards, but Chelsea have messed up before, latest against Crystal Palace. Swansea lost their last match at home against Hull and the magic seems to be lost for the Welsh side. Chelsea should win this match comfortable.
Arsenal v West Ham
Emirates Stadium
15-04-2014 @ 19.45 UK
Arsenal (4-2-3-1): Szczesny; Sagna, Mertesacker, Vermaelen, Monreal; Oxlade-Chamberlain, Arteta; Rosicky, Cazorla, Podolski; Giroud.
Injuries: Abou Diaby (Knee), Laurent Koscielny (Calf), Ryo Miyachi (Hamstring), Mesut Ozil (Hamstring), Theo Walcott (Knee), Jack Wilshere (Foot) Doubts: Lukasz Fabianski (Illness), Kieran Gibbs (Ankle), Serge Gnabry (Knee) Bans: Mathieu Flamini.
West Ham (4-2-3-1): Adrián; Demel, Tomkins, Reid, Armero; Noble, Taylor; Diamé, Nolan, Downing; Carroll.
Injuries: Marco Boriello (Hamstring), Joey O'Brien (Shoulder dislocation) Doubts: James Collins (Calf), George McCartney (Hamstring) Bans: None.
Arsenal is looking worse than ever before during this season, and a win against West Ham is vital if they want to play Champions League next season. West Ham have more or less secured another season in the Premier League, even though they lost to Liverpool last week. Despite their poor form Arsenal are the favorites as West Ham have not won against The Gunners since 2008.
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