Only eight matches in this weeks Wednesday Predict due to two rearranged games. That, however, doesn't stop Great Dane Football Blog from giving you a view on the fixture this weekend. 



Stoke v Arsenal
Britannia Stadium
01.03.2014 @ 15.00 UK









Stoke (4-2-3-1): Begovic; Cameron, Shawcross, Wilson, Pieters; Adam, Whelan; Odemwingie, Walters, Arnautovic; Crouch.

Injuries: Oussama Assaidi (Knee). Doubts: Robert Huth (Knee). Bans: None.

Injuries: Diaby (Knee), Kieran Gibbs (Hamstring), Kim Källström (Back), Aaron Ramsey (Knock), Thomas Vermaelen (Calf), Theo Walcott (Knee). Doubts: Laurent Koscielny (Back), Nacho Monreal (Foot), Mesut Ozil (Thigh), Jack Wilshere (Hamstring). Bans: None.

Arsenal (4-2-3-1): Szczesny; Sagna, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Monreal; Wilshere, Arteta; Oxlade-Chamberlain, Ozil, Cazorla; Giroud.

The last two meetings between Stoke and Arsenal at Britannia Stadium ended in draws, but Arsenal have a good take on The Potters with six wins in the last ten meetings. Stoke are currently 15th in the table and have not won in three consecutive matches. Arsenal comes to Britannia Stadium with a draw and a win and are looking to take three points against Stoke this weekend. Currently second in the Premier League and with only one point separating them from Chelsea, 1st, all points are vital for the Gunners, who will take three points against Stoke.


Hull v Newcastle
KC Stadium
01.03.2014 @ 15.00 UK









Hull (4-4-2): McGregor; Rosenior, Davies, Bruce, Figueroa; Elmohamady, Huddlestone, Livermore, Meyler; Jelavic, Long.

Injuries: Robert Brady (Groin), Joe Dudgeon (Knee), Paul McShane (Ankle). Doubts: Alex Bruce (Knock), Tom Huddlestone (Knock), Liam Rosenior (Knock). Bans: None.

Newcastle (4-2-3-1): Krul; Debuchy, Coloccini, Williamson, Santon; Anita, Tioté; Sissoko, de Jong, Gouffran; Remy.

Injuries: Ryan Taylor (Knee). Doubts: Hatem Ben Arfa (Knock), Gabriel Obertan (Knee), Davide Santon (Knee). Bans: None.

After their 4-0 victory against Swansea,  last round Hull are the favorites against Newcastle who are back on track after winning against Aston Villa. Newcastle have not won against Hull since 2004, with Hull winning the last meeting 3-2 at St James Park. Hull are currently ten points behind Newcastle in the table, who are five points behind Everton on the 7th and is hoping to take three points towards the Toffees. Hull are the favorites for the win as they currently are unbeaten in three matches including their FA Cup meetings with Brighton.



Fulham v Chelsea
Craven Cottage
01.03-2014 @ 15.00 UK









Fulham (4-4-1-1): Stekelenburg; Riether, Heitinga, Hangeland, Amorebieta; Dejagah, Parker, Sidwell, Richardson; Holtby; Mitroglou.

Injuries: Matthew Briggs (Hernia). Doubts: None. Bans: None.

Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Cech; Ivanovic, Terry, Cahill, Azpilicueta; Ramires, Matic; Willian, Oscar, Hazard; Eto'o.

Injuries: Tomas Kalas (Leg), David Luiz (Muscle), Marco van Ginkel (Knee). Doubts: John Obi Mikel (Knock), Oscar (Knock). Bans: None.

Felix Magath got a draw against West Bromwich in his first match as the manager for Fulham, and this week a far bigger challenge awaits. The Premier Leagues current 1st, Chelsea visits the Craven Cottage with a late 1-0 victory against Everton in their bag. The Cottagers have not won in their last seven matches, and are hopelessly struggling in the bottom of the table, why Chelsea should be able to take three points comfortable. That said, The Pensioners has a match against Galatasaray tonight, and this might cause some tired players for the weekend.


Everton v West Ham
Goodison Park
01.03.2014 @ 15.00 UK









Everton (4-2-3-1): Howard; Coleman, Jagielka, Distin, Baines; Barry, McCarthy; Mirallas, Barkley, Pienaar; Lukaku.

Injuries: Darron Gibson (Knee), Arouna Koné (Knee), Lacina Traoré (Hamstring), Bryan Oviedo (Broken leg). Doubts: None. Bans: None.

West Ham (4-2-3-1): Adrián; Demel, Collins, Tomkins, McCartney; Noble, Taylor; Jarvis, Nolan, Downing; Carroll.

Injuries: Marco Borriello (Hamstring), Joey O'Brien (Shoulder dislocation). Doubts: Ricardo Vaz Te (Lack of match fitness). Bans: None.

West Ham are back in the game after four wins and a draw in their last five matches before meeting Everton at Goodison Park. Everton have played good so far this season, and have lately been best at home, why West Ham can get in trouble on Saturday. The Hammers will have Andy Carroll back from his ban, and he will go directly into the starting lineup to take the battle against Jagielka in the Everton box. However, West Ham have not won against Everton since 2008 and the Toffees are expected to take all three points in this match.


Southampton v Liverpool
St Mary's Stadium
01.03.2014 @ 17.30 UK









Southampton (4-4-1-1): Boruc; Chambers, Fonte, Lovren, Shaw; lallana, Wanyama, Schneiderling, Rodridguez; Davis; Lambert.

Injuries: Jos Hooiveld (Eye). Doubts: None. Bans: None.

Liverpool (4-3-3): Mignolet; Johnson, Skrtel, Agger, Flanagan; Coutinho, Gerrard, Henderson; Sterling, Sturridge, Suárez.

Injuries: Sebastián Coates (Knee), Enrique (Knee), Lucas (Knee), Mamadou Sakho (Hamstring). Doubts: None. Bans: None.

Southampton has an almost injury free squad for the Liverpool match, and the Saints will need every man to get points against a well playing Liverpool. That said, Southampton won the last meeting and looking back on the last 10 meetings the two teams have divided the wins between them with five each. That said, Liverpool are unbeaten in eight matches while Southampton have lost their last two. The Sterling-Sturridge-Suárez attacking line will give the Southampton defends a busy day, and with Lambert expected to be the only front man for the Saints, they are taking a defensive approach on this match.


Tottenham v Cardiff City
White Hart Lane
02.03.2014 @ 16.30 UK









Tottenham (4-1-4-1): Lloris; Walker, Kaboul, Vertonghen, Rose; Capoue; Dembélé, Paulinho, Bentaleb, Lennon; Adebayor.

Injuries: Vlad Chiriches (Back), Erik Lamela (Thigh). Doubts: Etienne Capoue (Ankle), Younes Kaboul (Calf), Danny Rose (Knee), Gylfi Sigurdsson (Thigh), Kyle Walker (Hip). Bans: None. 

Cardiff (4-4-2): Marshall; Théophile-Catherine, Caulker, Cala, John; Noone, Cowie, Mutch, Zaha; Jones, Campbell.

Injuries: Mark Hudson (Hamstring), Gary Medel (Muscle). Doubts: Jordon Mutch (Hamstring). Bans: None.

The bookmakers leave Cardiff with no chance against Tottenham at White Hart Lane, and looking at the Welsh last match you see why. After losing 0-4 to Hull last weekend, Cardiff have not won in their last three Premier League matches, and with Tottenham hoping to come back from their loss last week, Cardiff are getting into a hard game. Spurs are currently fifth in the table and can close in on Manchester United with three points. There is no doubt that, even though they have a number of injuries, Spurs will be in it to win it.


Swansea v Crystal Palace
Liberty Stadium
02.03.2014 @ 16.40









Swansea (4-2-3-1): Vorm; Rangel, Williams, Chico, Davies; De Guzmán, Britton; Dyer, Shelvey, Hernández; Bony.

Injuries: Garry Monk (Knee). Doubts: Kyle Bartley (Hamstring), Ben Davies (Calf), Michu (Ankle), Jonjo Shelvey (Hamstring), Álex Pozuelo (Hip). Bans: None.

Crystal Palace (4-4-1-1): Speroni; Ward, Dann, Delaney, Parr; Puncheon, Dikgacoi, Jedinak, Ledley; Ince; Chamakh.

Injuries: None. Doubts: Jerome Thomas (Back). Bans: None.

Despite losing to Liverpool last week, Garry Monk have been praised for his manager abilities in Swansea. This week they face Crystal Palace who have lost their last three away matches. The Eagles are currently 16th in the table, two points above the relegation zone and can with a win overtake the Swans position as 12th. However, Swansea are not going to give Crystal Palace any chance at Liberty Stadium, and as one of the teams with most possession in the league, the Eagles shall be happy to even get the ball. 


Aston Villa v Norwich
Villa Park
02.03.2014 @ 16.30 UK









Aston Villa (4-4-2): Guzan; Bacuna, Baker, Vlaar, Bertrand; Albrighton, Westwood, Delph, Weimann; Benteke, Agbonlahor.

Injuries: Libor Kozák (Broken leg), Charles N'Zogbia (Achilles) Jores Okore (Knee). Doubts: Ryan Bertrand (Illness), Chris Herd (Hamstring), Kieran Westwood (Leg). Bans: None.

Norwich: (4-2-3-1): Ruddy; Martin, Yobo, Bassong, Olsson; Johnson, Tettey; Snodgrass, Fer, Redmond; van Wolfswinkel.

Injuries: Elliott Bennett (Knee), Jonas Gutiérrez (Calf), Ryan Bennett (Thigh), Michael Turner (Hamstring). Doubts: None. Bans: None.

Norwich got a pleasant win last week against Tottenham while Aston Villa lost against Newcastle. The two sides are side by side in the table with seven wins, seven draws, and 13 loss so far this season. On paper,  the two teams are very equal but looking back in history Norwich have only won one of the last eight meetings. That said, Aston Villa's form seems to be day and night, and the Canaries can be lucky to catch the Lions on a bad day.