Wolves v West Brom: Can the Baggies send Wolves into the bottom three?

West Brom missed out on a golden opportunity to relegate their fierce rivals Wolves when they clashed in May. With the Baggies five points clear of the drop zone and Wolves balancing just above the bottom three, can Roy Hodgson end their relegation fears and put Mick McCarthys future at Molineux ev...

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Aston Villa v Manchester City: Will McLeish aid Fergie's title hopes by beating City?

Manchester City start the day in second place but Roberto Mancinis men can reclaim top spot as long as they avoid defeat at Villa Park. That shouldnt prove to be too difficult. Alex McLeishs men havent won at home since Bonfire Night, but can the Villains create fireworks in the title race while ...

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Fulham v Stoke City: Can the Potters end their winless streak at the Cottage?

Both Fulham and Stoke City lost last weekend and Martin Jol and Tony Pulis will be keen to get back to winning ways. But who will leave the Cottage this afternoon with the three points tucked in their back pocket? Stoke were the happier of the two sides back in October when late strikes from John ...

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Spurs v Newcastle United: Can Redknapp forget England and beat the Toon?

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has endured a pretty hectic week. Hes been cleared of tax evasion and been installed as the overwhelming favourite to succeed Fabio Capello as England manager. But can the former West Ham and Portsmouth boss cap the week off with three points against Alan Pardews Cha...

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Swansea City v Norwich City: Can the Canaries rewrite history at the Liberty?

Did you know that Norwich have only beaten Swansea in Wales once since the end of the Second World War? Given Brendan Rodgers season so far in the Premier League I cant see that stat changing any time soon. Swansea City have adapted to life in the top flight with ease and their impressive home f...

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Bolton Wanderers v Wigan Athletic: Can Bolton leave Wigan rooted at the bottom?

With three wins in their last 10 league outings Bolton Wanderers are the form side in the race to avoid the drop. Owen Coyles men have beaten Blackburn, Everton and Liverpool, but can they add Wigans name to the list this weekend at the Reebok? Boltons home form this season has been a major disap...

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Everton v Chelsea: Can Everton hit Chelsea's top four hopes?

Everton put the skids on Manchester Citys title dreams last month with a 1-0 win at Goodison. Could they do the same to Chelseas aspirations to finish in the top four this Saturday? Previous meetings between these two sides have been tense and close fought affairs. Chelsea go into the game with th...

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Blackburn Rovers v QPR: Can Hughes deliver a hammer blow to Rovers' survival hopes?

Mark Hughes returns to Ewood Park as QPR manager this weekend, desperate to record his first away win with the Hoops. Despite a decent start at Loftus Road, the former Blackburn chief knows defeat here would be a disaster as struggling Blackburn would go level on points with the Rs. But can they ...

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Manchester United v Liverpool: Can Fergie gain revenge for their FA Cup exit?

Liverpool knocked their old foes Manchester United out of the FA Cup a fortnight ago. This weekend Kenny Dalglish will be hoping to put a serious dent in Uniteds title dreams, but the Red Devils will be hoping for revenge in the weekends lunchtime kick off, but who will emerge victorious? After a...

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Sunderland v Arsenal: Can the Gunners tame the Black Cats?

Arsenal enjoyed a confidence boosting 7-1 win over Blackburn at home last weekend but this Saturday will be an altogether different test for Arsene Wengers Gunners as they take on the Premier Leagues in-form side Sunderland. The Black Cats have lost just twice since Martin ONeill arrived on Wearsi...

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Bolton v Liverpool: Can Bolton spring a shock against Liverpool?

Bolton Wanderers have lost their last 10 meetings with Liverpool and their awful home form this season suggests this will be another defeat for Owen Coyles side. Liverpool were frustrated at home last weekend when Stoke City left Anfield with a point and Kenny Dalglish will be looking for a posi...

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Wolves v Aston Villa: Can Villa do a Birmingham double over Wolves?

Its another derby match for Mick McCarthy and Wolves and everyone will be hoping for a better game than the two FA Cup servings dished out with Birmingham. Wolves will definitely seek a better outcome. The home side start the weekend one point above the drop zone but, with QPR hosting Wigan and ...

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Sunderland v Swansea City: Can the Swans add Sunderland to their list of scalps?

Swansea took all the headlines last weekend by beating Arsenal at the Liberty Stadium, but can Brendan Rodgers men build on that with victory at the Stadium of Light? The form guide may not fancy it - Swansea have only won away from home once all season - but the Swans havent lost to Sunderla...

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Stoke City v West Brom: Will the Baggies break their barren run against Stoke?

West Brom have failed to beat Stoke City on their 10 previous meetings and the Baggies havent won on Potters soil for 30 years. With Roy Hodgson still searching for his first league win of 2012, I think we all know where the points are headed here. Stoke City have definitely got the measure of Wes...

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Norwich City v Chelsea: Can the Canaries give AVB the Blues?

Norwich have lost their last five meetings with Chelsea but Paul Lamberts men will fancy their chances against Andre Villas-Boas team this weekend. The Canaries are the highest placed promoted side in the Premier League and last weekends win at West Brom has moved them 12 points closer to the magi...

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Fulham v Newcastle United: Will Jol bounce back with victory over the Mags?

Newcastle have won all three home games of 2012 and have moved above Liverpool in the race for a top four finish but this weekend will pose Alan Pardew his toughest test of the calendar year so far as they head south to take on Fulham. The Mags have been in sublime form this season - bar their lit...

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QPR v Wigan Athletic: Will Hughes win huge six-pointer?

Mark Hughes failed to inspire his new side to victory at Newcastle United last weekend but the former Manchester City and Fulham coach will be hoping home comforts will serve him well against the bottom side Wigan. QPR fans have seen their side win only once in the league at Loftus Road this sea...

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Everton v Blackburn Rovers: Can Rovers continue their climb up the table?

Blackburn gave their hopes of completing the Great Escape II a huge lift last weekend with an inspired win over Fulham at Ewood Park. Reduced to 10 men following Yakubus early sending off, Steve Keans men showed real heart and spirit to defeat the Cottagers and move out of the bottom three. But can...

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Spurs v West Brom: Baggies clash promises goals at the Lane

Harry Redknapps men dropped two points at Swansea on New Years Eve but it wasnt that bad as they still made up one point on the champions Manchester United, who of course lost at home to Blackburn Rovers, and the leaders Manchester City, who lost to Sunderland. Tonight Tottenham take on West Brom...

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Manchester City v Liverpool: Can the Reds shock the City like Sunderland?

Manchester City passed up a golden opportunity to put some clear distance between themselves and Manchester United on New Years Day. With the champions losing to Blackburn Rovers at home, Roberto Mancinis men could have opened up a three-point gap at the top with victory over Sunderland. Instea...

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Wigan Athletic v Sunderland: Can O'Neill record another first for the Black Cats?

If Blackburn Rovers 3-2 win at Old Trafford on New Years Eve was the shock result of 2011 then Sunderlands 1-0 win over Manchester City is definitely the biggest upset of 2012 so far. Martin ONeill has had an amazing impact on the Black Cats and the future looks so good for the Wearsiders but can...

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Aston Villa v Swansea: Villa target back-toback wins, Swansea seek a goal

Aston Villa produced the second biggest shock on New Years Eve when they beat Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Today Alex McLeish will be hoping to build on that momentum with a win over Brendan Rodgerss Swansea City. And the omens looks good for the Villains. The Swans, who held Spurs on Saturday, a...

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Blackburn Rovers v Stoke City: Will the Potters bring Rovers crashing back down to Earth?

Blackburn Rovers produced the result of 2011 on New Years Day as Steve Keans basement boys went to the home of the champions and became major party poopers by beating them on Fergies 70th birthday. That win took Rovers off the foot of the table and sealed their first win at Old Trafford for 17 year...

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Wolves v Chelsea: Can Wolves pile the pressure on AVB?

Aston Villa consigned Chelsea to their third home defeat of the season on New Years Eve. Today the Blues head up to the Black Country looking to making amends against a Wolves side who actually beat them this time last year. Jose Bosingwa was the villain last season as he scored an early own goa...

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QPR v Norwich City: Will the Rs or the Canaries start 2012 with a win?

Queens Park Rangers have picked up just two points from a possible 21 and have slipped down the table. They currently find themselves just two points ahead of the relegation zone and with the Boltons, Blackburns and Wigans all starting to fight for their survival, the Rs have to get back to win...

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Sunderland v Manchester City: Will City start 2012 with a glut of goals?

Manchester City dropped crucial points away at the Hawthorns on Boxing Day allowing Manchester United to close the gap at the top. And it doesnt get any easier for the boys in blue as they take on a resurgent Sunderland side managed by the effervescent Martin ONeill. Roberto Mancinis men have dest...

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West Brom v Everton: Will the Baggies or the Toffees start 2012 with a win?

West Brom kick off 2012 with a home game against Everton and Roy Hodgson will be hoping his side can carry on from where they left off after an unbeaten end to 2011. It has proved to be a very Merry Christmas for the Albion as they beat Newcastle at St James Park and held the then leaders Manchest...

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Swansea City v Spurs: Spurs seek first win at Swansea since 1946

If Harry Redknapps Tottenham want to join Manchester United as the only teams to leave the Liberty Stadium victorious this season then they will have to do something which they havent managed to do since 1946. Yes, Swansea havent lost to Spurs in Wales since just after the end of the Second World W...

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Sunderland v Blackburn Rovers: Can Kean spoil O'Neill's debut?

Martin ONeill officially makes his return to the Premier League this afternoon but can under-fire Blackburn boss Steve Kean really spoil the party? Blackburn head north on the back of a Four-midable display against Swansea last weekend. Former Everton striker Yakubu was served a four-star meal by...

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Stoke City v Spurs: Can the Potters stop the Spurs Express?

Tottenham Hotspur have entered the Premier League title race and have looked unstoppable in recent weeks, but could their amazing ride come to a sudden halt this afternoon at Stoke City? Unbeaten since August, scoring at will and looking like potential Premier League winners, Spurs have really t...

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West Brom v Wigan: Will the Baggies batter the Latics?

Arsenal ran rings around Wigan last weekend and Roberto Martinez will be expecting to see a poisitive response from his players this weekend in the Black Country, but can they beat the Baggies or will the Albion inflict another defeat on the visitors? The Hawthorns has been a decent hunting ground ...

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Swansea City v Fulham: Can Swansea show Liverpool how to beat Fulham?

Fulham are undefeated in their previous two visits to Swansea, but Brendan Rodgers men have only lost at home once this season. Can Martin Jol lead the Cottagers to back-to-back Premier League wins or will the Swans impressive home form ensure the points remain in Wales? It may only be December but...

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Norwich City v Newcastle United: Can Pardew bounce back with a win at Carrow Road?

October wasnt the best of months for Newcastle United and December hasnt started any better with both Steven Taylor and Fabricio Coloccini both picking up injuries in the defeat against Chelsea last week. However, whereas Taylor is definitely ruled out for the season, there is a chance that Colocc...

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Liverpool v QPR: Can the Reds get back to winning ways at Anfield?

Liverpool have failed to beat promoted sides Norwich City and Swansea at Anfield this season. Will QPR complete the set this weekend or will the Reds finally win at home for the first time in two months? Neil Warnocks men havent won on the red half of Merseyside for 20 years, but they are playing s...

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Arsenal v Everton: Can the Gunners beat the Blues to go fourth?

Christmas is fast approaching but Arsene Wenger could give the Arsenal fans an ideal early Christmas present by securing a place in the top four this weekend. However, Everton have always given the Gunners a tough game, partically at the Emirates in recent seasons. But will this weekend really be ...

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Bolton Wanderers v Aston Villa: Will Coyle or McLeish be the top Scot at the Reebok?

Aston Villa blew a two-goal lead at the Reebok last season to hand Bolton all three points but Alex McLeish will be desperate to get a win under his belt here as he tries to remove himself from the managerial firing line. The former Birmingham boss has seen his side fail to score in their last t...

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Manchester United v Wolves: Can United bounce back from their Champions League exit?

Basle rocked Manchester United to the very core in midweek as the Swiss side knocked the champions out of the Champions League. Sir Alex Ferguson will now be competing in the Europa League in the New Year, but that humiliation could prove fatal for Mick McCarthys Wolves. They say there is nothi...

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Predict the Premier League: The Black Cats are the top dogs

Wins for Arsenal, Aston Villa, Spurs, Chelsea, Manchester City, Manchester United and Newcastle United were widely tipped by the majority of our pundits this past weekend so there were plenty of points up for grabs. However, Swanseas point at Anfield was arguably the weekends biggest coupon buster...

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Spurs v QPR: Can the Rs do to Spurs what they did to Chelsea?

Queens Park Rangers put in a remarkable performance last weekend to record a famous win over their west London neighbours Chelsea, but can they put in another shift against their north London rivals Spurs this afternoon? Neil Warnock certainly had his men fired up for the game against Chelsea and ...

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West Brom v Liverpool: Can Hodgson’s heroes dazzle Dalglish?

After beating bitter rivals Wolves and Aston Villa in recent weeks, Albion fans are feeling on top of the world. However, beating Liverpool, the side that sacked him after just six months in charge, again would really make Roy Hodgson’s day. A penalty brace from Chris Brunt in April not only gave ...

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Everton v Manchester United: Can the Toffees pile more misery on the champions?

Oh dear. If ever there was a time to be playing Manchester United, this isn’t it. Sir Alex Ferguson will still be seething after last weekend’s 6-1 humiliation at the hands of Manchester City and he will be demanding a response from his players at Goodison Park. Everton will be full of confidence...

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Sunderland v Aston Villa: Can Bent get one over Bruce and the Black Cats?

Aston Villa will still be feeling aggrieved after last weekend’s injustice against West Brom but can they channel that frustration positively and get a result at the Stadium of Light? Referee Phil Dowd made a huge rick last weekend by showing the red card to the youngster Herd, a decision which ha...

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Swansea v Bolton: The Wanderers aim to win in Wales

Swansea should be starting this game with their first away win of the season in the bank. Unfortunately their late collapse at Molineux last week deprived them of a much-deserved victory. However, now that they are back at the solace of the Liberty, I can’t see them suffering the same fate this wee...

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Wigan v Fulham: Can the Dutch master Jol see off the silky Spaniard Martinez?

It is Halloween weekend but you will be hard pressed to find anything more horrific than Wigan’s current winless run. The Latics have gone six league games straight without recording a single point and Roberto Martinez knows he needs a result soon to keep the wolves from the door. However, Fulham...

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Chelsea v Arsenal: Will this be another away day horror show for Wenger?

Chelsea were stunned by QPR last weekend in an action-packed game at Loftus Road and lost ground on the leaders Manchester City. This weekend they entertain a resurgent Arsenal side with a potent Robin Van Persie in attack. Can the Blues overcome their QPR nightmare to see off the Gunners or will...

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Blackburn Rovers v Spurs: Can Rovers complete a north London double?

A few weeks ago basement boys Blackburn recorded their only league win of the season against struggling Arsenal. This afternoon Steve Keans men entertain high flying Tottenham Hotspur, but can they complete a remarkable north London double at Ewood Park? Everything points to an overwhelming no. Bar...

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QPR v Chelsea: Can the Rs avoid another heavy defeat?

QPR have already been spanked by the likes of Bolton and Fulham this season. This afternoon they host former Premier League champions Chelsea and the Blues are starting to hit top gear. Could this be another heavy defeat for Neil Warnocks men? Since losing to Bolton on the opening day of the season...

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Manchester United v Manchester City: Will City still be top dogs in Manchester at the final whistle?

Manchester City put four past Aston Villa last weekend to go two points clear of the champions at the top, but will the visitors still be looking down on their rivals come the final whistle at Old Trafford? The Manchester derby has always been a special fixture but for many United fans it didnt me...

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Arsenal v Stoke: Pulis targets success at the Emirates

Stoke have given Arsenal some real hard times over the past three seasons, but they have failed to even gain a single point at the Emirates in that time and have only managed to score once, through a Ricardo Fuller penalty. However, this weekend Tony Pulis men head to the capital looking to rewri...

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Fulham v Everton: Can the Toffees do better than QPR at the Cottage?

Fulhams clash with Everton this Sunday will be Martin Jols 21st competitve game of the season but following their midweek defeat to Wisla Krakow its a case of home sweet home for the Cottagers. Jols men are unbeaten in front of their own fans this season and they will have happy memories of the...

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