Portsmouth vs. Manchester United: before this week, I would have gone for a straightforward three goal thrashing. But after the events of this week and Avram Grant taking over at Fratton Park, expect the new manager effect to show in Portsmouth’s play (not like they were playing badly, anyway) and this is the second time Grant will be facing United in his first game in charge after a takeover – remember Chelsea?
... For united, after losing such a long and proud record at midweek, they’d be looking to go back to winning ways.
Don’t rule out an upset but this isn’t really the game to stake on...
... Away win
Everton vs. Liverpool: Two teams on a bad run, two rivals, two teams in an injury crisis (though Liverpool’s seems like child’s play compared to Everton’s) and two teams that may share a ground in the future... It’s always feisty and fiery when they meet and if you are the betting type, run over to the bookies to stake on at least one sending off in this game.
Both teams can’t buy a win at the moment and they’d both like to end the bad run against their rival, a crunching game in the making... And it’s about time Rafa gave Alberto a start. Don’t you think?
... Draw
Arsenal vs. Chelsea: Chelsea are on a stroll right now and are getting some results they don’t deserve (mark of champions?). Since losing to Villa, they’ve scored 25 against the 2 conceded in all competitions. This will be a tough test though, considering that all the games against top four opposition and pretenders that they’ve won have been at home (losing to Villa away) and it is a London derby...
Winning in midweek, though showing profligacy, to erase the memory of the loss at the weekend. If you ask me, I’d say Arsine should tweak his formation a bit because Eduardo doesn’t seem like he can be the spearhead in a 4-3-3. They’ve lost their 3 games to top half opposition this season (the spurs game was a derby at the Emirates). They’d be looking to get one over their neighbours and close the gap on Chelsea
... Home win
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