Saturday football

[Coffee one sugar]

ASTON VILLA vs MANCHESTER CITY (1230)
Defeat at Forest put pay to Villa’s slight resurgence. Will that be enough to propel them to victory over the current champions who have managed just one win in their last six league games? Hmm… Draw.

BRENTFORD vs NOTTINGHAM FOREST (1500)
Brentford are good at home. They’ve not once lost in the whatsitcalled Community Stadium – think of it as the Heathrow area – this season. Forest will visit hoping to climb, briefly, into third sport if they manage t take maximum points. Home win.

IPSWICH TOWN vs NEWCASTLE UNITED (1500)
It’s possible that the Barcodes, in 12th, have seen a corner turn in their fortunes. It’s also possible that they haven’t. Ipswich, meanwhile, remain a leading contender for the drop. Things are looking tough for the Tractor Boys. Away win.

WEST HAM UNITED vs BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION (1500)
Our record against Brighton is less than outstanding. But for now, both sides go into this with two wins, two draws and two defeats in their last six. The trouble is that the Seagulls have five more points than us. We have to start adding a few more points to our tally if things are not to become uncomfortable. Looks like a tight game ahead. Draw.

CRYSTAL PALACE vs ARSENAL (1730)
Things look to picking up for Palace, but less so for Arsenal. Nonetheless, Arsenal are a stronger outfit and should take all points from this with ease. Away win.


SUNDAY

EVERTON vs CHELSEA (1400)
Chelsea could lead the Premier League when the final whistle blows at Goodison this afternoon. And Everton could easily end the day back in the bottom three. Chelsea are strong and have form on their side. Away win.

FULHAM vs SOUTHAMPTON (1400)
Having got the better of sort-of neighbours Brighton last week, Fulham are on a roll. Southampton, too, are on a roll, just not the kind of roll that anyone wants. Still, can they benefit from new manager bounce? No. Home win.

LEICESTER CITY vs WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS (1400)
Another two sides with new occupants of the boss’s seat. Fans of both will be asking themselves how long they will remain seated there. This will be a test for both, and a significant six-pointer. Draw.

MANCHESTER UNITED vs BOURNEMOUTH (1400)
Man U are another bunch of inconsistent so-and-sos. They’re one place above us and five above the drop zone. Yet there’s a ring of hope around that club. Bournemouth, meanwhile are in sixth. I remember watching them eek out a 1-1 draw with Barnet not so long ago. Funny how things change, innit? Home win.

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR vs LIVERPOOL (1630)
The final Premier League fixture before Christmas gives Spurs an opportunity to help knock Liverpool from the summit. Can they do it? Who knows. Draw.

AVL v MCY
BRE v NFO
IPS v NEW
WHU v BHA
CRY v ARS

EVE v CHE
FUL v SOU
LEI v WOL
MNU v BOU
TOT v LIV

Happy Christmas to everyone. Be happy.
 

[side effect]

Ever since mavididis did that celebration in the Birmingham end I've wish them days like this.

[twoleftfeet]

New manager bounce didn’t last long at Leicester, let’s see how long it lasts at Wolves.

[Sydney_Iron]

Blimey u can tell its the Xmas period, Jesus with 2 more to add to the 3 or 4 he got in the week. His old man “pulling a few strings”

 5 goals in the last 2 games is impressive BUT, it's also 5 in his last 32 PL games................Hes on fire Must be Christmas........

[Sir Alf]

Blimey u can tell its the Xmas period, Jesus with 2 more to add to the 3 or 4 he got in the week. His old man “pulling a few strings”

[RBshorty]

City already know they are getting relegated. This just adds to the so-call narrative.

[Coffee one sugar]

What City need is a game against us.

Oh yes!

[twoleftfeet]

What City need is a game against us.

[kylay]

Sullivan's decision to veto the Duran move just looks worse and worse with every passing week.

[Sir Alf]

Super Frank’s Coventry 1 up in 5 mins, missed 2 sitters but now 4-1 down at Pompey. Potts playing, very tidy and combative. Not sure he’s Premiership ready but should be able to make the squad next season.

[Sir Alf]

And this article explains amongst other things why West Ham will never achieve anything in the league with Sullivan as the owner.  

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/footb ... mouth.html

[threesixty]

Man City is a lesson in how football isn’t just about big money transfers or what players have done in the past. It’s a delicate balance of strategy, training and confidence to pull it all off, week in week out. You couldn’t tell me that the exact same players out there won PL’s year after year. they look terrible. 

 

[Mad Ferret]

Fucking Duran again

No mention of the abysmal effort in the first 20 secs? 

[Hello Mrs. Jones]

Fucking Duran again

[Ladysmith]

AVL v MCY (Home)
BRE v NFO (Home)
IPS v NEW (Away)
WHU v BHA (Away)
CRY v ARS (Draw)

EVE v CHE (Away)
FUL v SOU (Home)
LEI v WOL (Home)
MNU v BOU (Away)
TOT v LIV (Home)

[threesixty]

Forget about the 115 charges. Were City players on drugs for the last 6 yrs?
They dont look like the same side at all. Can’t pass, nervous as fuck. Dribbling for no reason. First time I’ve watched them this season but they look like a mid table side. Wtf happened here?
 

[Mike Oxsaw]

After 6 dismal on-the-trot calamity on the accas, I'm giving up betting until the FA Cup next year (when it's a proper "Who Dares Wins" acca.)

Any road-up:

AVL v MCY (Away)
BRE v NFO (Draw)
IPS v NEW (Away)
WHU v BHA (Home!!!)
CRY v ARS (Away)

EVE v CHE (Away)
FUL v SOU (Home)
LEI v WOL (Draw)
MNU v BOU (Draw)
TOT v LIV (Draw)

And yes, have a good Xmas, Coffee - not too much Bailey's, mind you.

[Sydney_Iron]

Cheers Coffers

Only 1 game that matters and I can feel.a WHU win in my water today, so let it be

Villa/Man City looks the pick of the other games!

Was reading that we are down to 2 (two) English managers in the PL now! Why is it Englishmen make shit managers? Even looking at other top leagues we don’t have any Spaniards, Italians and Germans seem all over the place though, fair few Portuguese and French as well.

[happygilmore]

Thanks Coffee for this year's posts. Have a good one .