No predictions this week, I’ve just handed in my final year project report, so I’m off to get smashed!

Even though this weekend is a bank holiday, there is no extended fixture list, although Sky have managed to get the delights of Man Utd vs Sunderland for viewers tonight. If ever there was a one-sided this is it, United have won their last 8 fixtures, whilst sunderland have gained only a solitary point in their last 7 games. My Prediction: 3-0 United.

Onto the rest of the weekends predictions:

Arsenal vs West Brom: A must win match for both teams, with WBA in the relegation zone and Arsenal still battling for 4th place. Arsenal will be hoping they don’t have any more trouble with a team in the relegation zone following their draw at Fratton Park on wednesday, whilst WBA will be hoping they can find the net after squandering chances at Villa Park. My Prediction: 2-1 Arsenal.

Bolton vs Chelsea: With Chelsea’s thumping of West Ham last weekend, and Bolton’s slump of form making them drift away from the european spots, this could be an interesting game. My Prediction: 3-1 Chelsea.

Everton vs Tottenham: After Arsenal’s slip-up at Fratton Park, Spurs have to ensure they win all thier games aside from the North-London derby and 4th place is theirs. Both teams have had topsy-turvy form of late, so this could be an interesting match, but with Robbie Keane still banging the goals in, I fancy spurs to win. My Prediction: 2-1 Spurs.

Fulham vs Charlton: With Charlton being dumped out of the FA Cup on wednesday, and Fulham seeming to have pulled themselves away from the relegation zone, this is a London derby with little to play for but pride. My Prediction: 1-1 draw.

Newcastle vs Wigan: Wigan are beginning to struggle in the league, and with Newcastle winning their last two fixtures, this could be an interesting game. My Prediction: 2-1 Newcastle.

Portsmouth vs Middlesbrough: Portsmouth surge in form has brought life to the relegation battle, whilst Middlesbrough have been concentrating on their cup challenges, and I suspect that ‘boro might not put much of a fight up here. My Prediction: 3-1 Portsmouth.

West Ham vs Man City: Man City have suffered a tremendous slump in their form late, having lost their last five matches, and West Ham still have a chance of finishing seventh, which could still reap a UEFA cup place depending on the FA Cup result. My Prediction: 2-0 West Ham.

Aston Villa vs Birmingham: This is huge match for Birmingham, with it being their local derby and with them just sitting above the relegation zone, albeit on goal difference. The Villa fans will be hoping they win this as it would be the first time they have done the double over their second city rivals since Birminghams return to the top divisions, and it could help send them down. My Prediction: 1-1 draw.

Blackburn vs Liverpool: Liverpool have won their last 5 matches, whilst blackburn have been struggling recently, and with Liverpool still scoring freely this could be an easy win for Liverpool. My Prediction: 2-0 Liverpool.

This weekend see’s Manchester United and Arsenal Face each other in what is likely to be another high tempered match. Although Arsenal are out of the title race, this is an important match for both sides, with United hot on Chelsea’s heels, and and Arsenal breathing down Spurs’ neck in 5th place. Both teams are on a good run of form currently, United having won their last 7 league games, and Arsenal their last 4 league matches, and have just reached the Champions League Semi-Final. I think that with United’s current run of form, and with the match being played at Old Trafford, they will come out on top here, however it will be a close match. My Prediction: 2-1 Man Utd.

Spurs vs Man City: With Man City on a poor run of form currently, and a very poor away record all season, a match away to Spurs, who have one of the best home records in the league, is not one of the things they would want this weekend. However with Psycho’s stern telling off of his players live on tele, his squad may want to perform here. My Prediction: 1-0 Spurs.

Charlton vs Everton: A battle of the also-rans here, with a place in the top half the prize for the victors. Both teams have had a relatively poor season, and are currently on an inconsistent run of form. My Prediction: 1-1 draw.

Portsmouth vs Blackburn: A win for Pompey here could take them out of the relegation zone, at least until after tea time (when Birmingham Play), whilst Blackburn are still in the hunt for the Champions League positions. My Prediction: 2-2 Draw.

Sunderland vs Fulham: Another other than a win for Sunderland here sees them relegated, and with Fulham still relatively close to the relegation zone, it will not be an easy game for them, it may even see Fulham grab their first away win of the season. My Prediction: 2-1 Fulham.

Wigan vs Birmingham: After leaving Ewood Park with only a point on Monday, Wigan will be looking to take all 3 points here against a poor Birmingham side, who grabbed 3 points mid-week vs Bolton. My Prediction: 2-0 Wigan.

Chelsea vs West Ham: A big london derby here for both sides, with both sides on a relatively poor run of form, neither side will want to lose to their rivals. Chelsea will want to take advantage of Man United facing a tough match against Arsenal by taking all 3 points here. My Prediction: 3-2 Chelsea.

Aston Villa vs West Brom: This is the first of two West Midlands derbies for Aston Villa, and the outcome of both could decide which teams are relegated this season. My Prediction: 2-1 WBA.

Liverpool vs Bolton: Bolton will be hoping to pick themselves up here after losing to Birmingham in mid-week, and it will be tough game for them, with Liverpool still in free-scoring mode. My Prediction: 3-1 Liverpool.

Middlesbrough vs Newcastle: With Middlesbrough on a high after beating Basle on thursday they will want to perform well against their North East rivals. Both teams are playing well currently, and this should be a very entertaining match. My Prediction: 2-2 Draw.

With the top 5 all playing today, the remaining games this weekend (and monday), feature what could only really be described as the also-rans. Here are my predictions for them:

Man City vs Middlesbrough: After their poor showing in Basle on thursday, this will be another tough match for Boro, against a city side which peforms quite well at home. My Prediction: 2-1 City.

West Ham vs Charlton: Another London derby for these two teams, who both still have FA Cup ambitions, neither team are on a particularly good run of form currently, and this could be another tight match. My Prediction: 2-2 draw.

Blackburn vs Wigan (Monday): With Spurs slipping up at Newcastle on Saturday, Blackburn have a chance to catch up in the race for 4th place, Wigan have been playing very poorly of late, and this will be a tough match against their Lancashire rivals. My Prediction: 2-1 Blackburn.

Right, onto predicting this afternoons results:

Arsenal vs Aston Villa: After beating Juventus on tuesday, Arsenal will be hoping for another win here, against a poor Villa side. My Prediction: 2-0 Arsenal.

Bolton vs Manchester United: An important match for both teams here, with Bolton pushing for a Champions League spot still, and Manchester United hot on Chelsea’s heels. My Prediction: 2-1 Manchester United.

Everton vs Sunderland: I think this might be one of Sunderlands remaining games where they have a chance of picking up a point, I don’t really think this will be an amazingly exiting game. My Prediction: 1-1 draw.

Fulham vs Portsmouth: Portsmouth are on a roll currently, and this is a must win game for both teams, especially if Fulham want to ensure their survival. My Prediction: 2-1 Fulham.

Newcastle vs Spurs: Spurs will be hoping for another win here to try and secure their 4th place in the league, especially with the posibility of Arsenal catching them up. My Prediction: 2-0 Spurs.

WBA vs Liverpool: Although Liverpool are without Stevie G, I don’t see WBA causing them any problems since they’ve discovered the concept of scoring. My Prediction: 3-1 Liverpool.

I will do Sundays games later.

Quick preview before I collapse in a drunken heap (it’s the end of the spring term at uni):

Brum vs Chelski: 3-1 Chelsea, I can’t see Birmingham posing any problem to Chelsea, even if they are struggling currently.