SATURDAY
Aston Villa vs Norwich: Aston Villa may well have home advantage in this early kick off but they have not won in the Premier League in their last four outings. Meanwhile, Norwich come off the back of an impressive victory over Arsenal and will be full of confidence.
Verdict: It is likely to be a close one but Norwich to edge it 2-1.
Arsenal vs QPR: While Arsenal have a fantastic record of finishing in the top four of the Premier League, they find themselves in a bit of a slump at the moment. However, QPR are struggling at the foot of the table and may be faced by an angry Arsenal side eager to cause some damage.
Verdict: Arsenal to play QPR off the park and win with a comfortable 3-0.
Reading vs Fulham: This fixture was always going to be a difficult one to call. However, newly promoted Reading are find themselves down near the bottom of the table, while Fulham are looking comfortable in the top half of the table. However, Fulham have only managed to win one of their four away games this season.
Verdict: Despite their less than impressive away form, Fulham should have too much for Reading and win it 2-0.
Stoke vs Sunderland: Stoke away is a fixture that most teams in football dread and Sunderland are no different. Both teams currently find themselves on 8 points but Sunderland have a game in hand. Meanwhile, Stoke are unbeaten at home so far this season while Sunderland are yet to win away.
Verdict: Anticipate another close match but do not expect many goals, 0-0.
Wigan vs West Ham: For some strange reason, Wigan never seem to get going until the final few weeks of the season. Once again they find themselves near the foot of the table. West Ham have been enjoying their return to the Premier League and find themselves in 7th place.
Verdict: With Wigan yet to find that end of season spirit and West Ham full of confidence this could be very one sided. West Ham to win 3-1.
Man City vs Swansea: Man City have looked distinctly average this season following their title winning campaign last season. Swansea have had mixed results away from home so far this season but will find themselves facing a long and difficult evening in Manchester.
Verdict: Man City will be looking to prove a point and Swansea could be in for a pasting. City to win 4-0.
SUNDAY
Everton vs Liverpool: This early afternoon Merseyside derby always gives us a fantastic game but it is never easy to predict the outcome. Everton have not won this fixture since October 17, 2010 at Goodison Park. However, the way the two sides have been performing this season, Everton stand every chance of getting something from this game.
Verdict: A closely fought affair but Liverpool to just nick it 2-1.
Newcastle vs West Brom: Newcastle have not had the fantastic start to the season that everybody expected they would off the back of last season, while West Brom have been flying and find themselves in 6th place. Newcastle have not won in their last three matches but West Brom have yet to win away from home in the league this season.
Verdict: This should be a close match but Newcastle could pull something special out and win it 3-0.
Southampton vs Tottenham: Southampton are going to be in for a long hard season and could find themselves relegated way before the end of the season. Tottenham are expected to be once again fighting for a Champions League spot and will need to win games like these.
Verdict: Expect Southampton to try and put up a good fight but Spurs to come out on top 2-0.
Chelsea vs Manchester United: Chelsea have looked a completely different team this season and have tried to pass teams to death rather than physically bully them. Manchester United have found themselves wanting in defence on a number of occasions and could find themselves getting picked apart from Chelsea’s slick passing and movement.
Verdict: Should be an interesting evening of football with both teams finding the net in a 2-2 draw.
