ASTON VILLA vs BOURNEMOUTH (1500)
Victory over Arsenal last week will act as a sobering reminder for Villa not to take the Cherries lightly. Still, the hosts have a splendid incentive to climb to third if Arsenal slip up tomorrow. Home win.
BRENTFORD vs IPSWICH TOWN (1500)
After a good start, Ipswich find themselves fourth from bottom and without a win so far. Expect that rend to continues as the Bees are more than likely to be too strong for them this afternoon. Home win.
BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION vs WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS (1500)
Rock-bottom Wolves have had their share of misfortune so far this season and face a tricky trip to the south coast. Brighton, in sixth, could end the day as high as third if other results go their way. Whatever happens elsewhere, the Seagulls will surprise if they fail to win this one. Home win.
MANCHESTER CITY vs SOUTHAMPTON (1500)
The Saints haven’t started their march et this season and are one of four sides without a win. Where will they get those elusive first three points from? Not from the Etihad. Home win.
EVERTON vs FULHAM (1730)
The Toffees have pulled their socks up big time of late, but will face stiff competition from Fulham this evening. It’s hard to see Everton winning this one, and the only realistic question is whether they will leave the northwest with one point or three. Away win.
SUNDAY
Remember that the clocks went back last night.
CHELSEA vs NEWCASTLE UNITED (1400)
Chelsea have blossomed this season and cannot be taken as the soft opponents they have been for much of their recent history. Newcastle continue to frustrate, offering signs of hope to their opponents only to fuck up in true claret and blue style. Home win.
CRYSTAL PALACE vs TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR (1400)
Speaking of fucking up, Palace have defied expectations to do just that since August. Also without a win in this campaign, they’re in danger of getting stuck in the relegation mire unless things change for them. Much as you might like to see the Eagles changing their fortunes today, it ain’t gonna happen this afternoon and against this opposition. Away win.
WEST HAM UNITED vs MANCHESTER UNITED (1400)
Apart from the opening minutes of the second half, we put in a decent display against Spurs last week. Was that an indication of what we’re capable of and what may be repeated, or did it simply underline our weaknesses and the probability of screwing up again. No Kudus means a vastly reduced force in attack – unless Antonio can produce the goods. Meanwhile, Man U continue to be inconsistent and they come into this after a midweek European fixture, an increasing sick list and pressure on the boss. I wouldn’t blame you for choosing any of the three possible outcomes this afternoon. Home win.
ARSENAL vs LIVERPOOL (1630)
A cracker in the offing. Need you say more? Draw.
AST v BOU
BRE v IPS
BHA v WOL
MCY v SOU
EVE v FUL
CHE v NEW
CRY v TOT
WHU v MNU
ARS v LIV
