Match of the Week: Can Villa stay above?

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While Hull City got an unexpected point against Manchester City, Aston Villa are struggling to scrape together just one point.

Hull City v Aston Villa
Premier League
KC Stadium
10-02-2014 @ 19.45 UK








How are the two sides form?

Hull City have only won 2 of 11 matches at KC Stadium this season and finds themselves stuck in the relegation zone with one point from safety. The Tigers are struggling to find the back of the net as well and have only hit the target 21 times so far.

The same issues apply to Paul Lambert and his players from Birmingham. Aston Villa are currently 16th in the Premier League only two points above the relegation line and are struggling even more when it comes to goalscoring. The Villa players have only managed to get the ball behind the opponents goalkeeper 12 times this season.

What are the probable line-ups?

Hull City are without James Chester, Mohamed Diamé, Liam Rosenior and Robert Snodgrass for the Aston Villa match. Villas injury list have been shortened the last month with only Libor Kozak and Philippe Senderos left. 

McGregor

Dawson - Bruce - McShane

Elmohamady - Huddlestone - Livermore - Mayler

Ramirez - Brady

Aluko
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Weimann - Agbonlahor - Gill

Delph - Westwood - Cleverley

Cissokho - Clark - Okore - Hutton

Guzan

Worth keeping an eye on

Hull City - Ahmed Elmohamady: The Egyptian International have developed to become one of the most important players for Steve Bruces Hull. The midfielder currently plays as a wingback and has impressed the last couple of matches. His clever play and ability to read the game will be crucial against Villas pacy strikers. 



Aston Villa - Gabby Agbonlahor: The pacy striker is back for Aston Villa and will make an impact on a struggling team. In a time where Christian Benteke is playing way under his normal standards alot of pressure is resting on Agbonlahors shoulders. 


What to expect from this match?

Hull managed to get a point against Manchester City while Aston Villa scored their first goal, for a long time, against Chelsea lost 2-1 in the end. Paul Lamberts job is on the line and a loss against Hull could be the end of his reign. Steve Bruce will be hoping to build on his draw against Manchester City and take a win against Aston Villa to bring his side out of the relegation zone. Despite Hull home statistics we can expect them to be the dominating side and take all three points against Aston Villa.

What are the odds?

Hull City: 13/10 (BET365)

Draw: 9/4 (Betfred)

Aston Villa: 14/5 (BetVictor)

 

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Match of the Week: North London Derby (02-02-2015)

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This weekend one of the traditional English football derbies is taking place in North London, when two sides in great form clashes in the North London Derby.


Tottenham Hotspur v Arsenal
Premier League
White Hart Lane
07-02-2014 @ 12.45 UK









How are the two sides form?

Spurs are current 4th in the Premier League after a great start to the season. The North Londoners have only lost one of their six last matches and are unbeaten at White Hart Lane in the same number of matches. Striker Harry Kane, whom today signed a new contract with Spurs, is the top scorer with ten goals so far this season.

Arsenal are on fire at the moment and are currently 2nd in the Premier League after smashing Aston Villa with a 5-0 victory at Emirates Saturday. The Gunners have lost one of their last six matches, however, the current away form shows two losses and a draw during the last six matches. The summer signing Alexis Sanchez is the teams top scorer with 12 goals so far this season. 

What are the probable line ups?

Nabil Bentaleb is currently the only player doubtful for Spurs match against Arsenal. In the other end of the pitch it looks much worse; Mikel Arteta, Mathieu Debuchy, Diaby, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Jack Wilshere are all out of the match. At the same time, Sanchez and Danny Welbeck are rated doubtfully.

Lloris

Walker - Fazio - Vertonghen - Rose

Mason - Stambouli

Eriksen - Kane - Chadli

Soldado
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Giroud

Ozil - Cazorla - Ramsey - Sanchez

Coquelin

Monreal - Mertesacker - Koscielny - Bellerin

Ospina

Worth keeping an eye on

Harry Kane - Tottenham Hotspur: The secondary striker keeps impressing in the Premier League and shines in his play with Christian Eriksen and Nacer Chadli. With the support of the front man, Roberto Soldado, Kane is a dangerous weapon for Spurs.




 Francis Coquelin - Arsenal: The defensive midfielder was brought back from loan in Charlton Athletic and has immediately taken the 6'er position in Arsenal. Coquelin has proved that he can take over for Arteta and control the defensive midfield. It will be his job to keep an eye on Chadli, Kane and Eriksen.


What to expect from this match?


The North London Derby is a classic in English football, and goals are guaranteed. The last ten matches between the two sides have had at least one goal, and most Spurs fans want to forget the two matches in 2012 when Arsenal won 5-2 at Emirates. However, this match is played at White Hart Lane, and Spurs are unbeaten at home. That said, The Arsenal offensive is a constant threat to any Premier League defense and they will be a handful for Spurs. At the same time, Eriksen is the form of his life and can be the player who will win this match for Spurs.

What are the odds?

 Tottenham Hotspur: 5/2 (StanJames)

Draw: 11/4 (StanJames)

 Arsenal: 6/5 (BetFred)





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