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.

This weekend it’s the Liverpool derby, and with Liverpool scoring for fun, it’s possibly the only time this season Everton wouldn’t want to play their neighbours. Although Everton have been on a decent run of form of late, Liverpool have scored 15 goals in their last 3 games, conceding a solitary 2 goals in the process. My Prediction: 3-1 Liverpool (Sorry Matt).

Onto the rest of this weeks predictions:

Aston Villa vs Fulham: After Fulhams elation at beating their neighbours Chelsea last weekend, their first in over 40 years, they will be hoping they can win their first away match of the season at Villa Park. This is an important game for both teams as it would put a big gap between themselves and the relegation zone. My Prediction: 2-1 Villa.

Chelsea vs Man City: With Man Utd hot on Chelsea’s heel in the race for the title, Chelsea need to buck their ideas up, and this is a good chance to do so, with a Man City side that struggles away from home. City will be disappointed at losing out in the FA Cup on Monday to West Ham, and now they only have a feint hope of a european league spot. My Prediction: 2-1 Chelsea.

Sunderland vs Blackburn: Sunderland have been poor all season, and with Blackburn in the hunt for a Champions League spot, they will really struggle here. Other than that, this will probably be a very dull match. My Prediction: 2-0 Blackburn

Wigan vs West Ham: If ever there was a mid-table match, this would be it, with both teams just outside of the UEFA cup slots. West Ham still have their FA Cup concerns, but Wigan are free to concentrate on the league, and I think this might prove crucial. My Prediction: 3-1 Wigan.

Portsmouth vs Arsenal: A resurgent Portsmouth team will really be put to the test here, with Arsenal also on a charge up the league table. Arsenal are still chasing after the 4th spot in the league, and this is really a must win games for both teams, with pompey still struggling in the relegation zone. My Prediction: 2-1 Arsenal.

Charlton vs Newcastle: After Newcastle’s sudden improvement after Souness’s departure, in recent weeks they have been brought rapidly back to earth, with defeats against Man Utd and Liverpool in the league, and Chelsea in a very dirty FA Cup quarter final. Charlton have had a poor season all round, and with both teams level on points, this is a crucial game for both teams. My Prediction: 1-1 draw.

Man Utd vs Birmingham: When you lose 7-0 in the FA Cup, one of the last teams you want to face are another team on a run of form, and in facing Man Utd, who are top of the form table, Birmingham couldn’t have chosen a worser opposition. Birmingham have looked very poor recently, and they are, in my opinion, pretty much destined for the drop. My Prediction: 3-0 Man Utd.

Tottenham vs West Brom: As the season reaches it’s climax, all games for these teams become crucial. Spurs have only lost once at home all season, and that was to Chelsea, & West Brom have only a solitary away win, so this will be a tough tie for the midlanders. My Prediction: 2-1 Spurs.

Update: Whoops I’ve forgotten to do a prediction for Boro vs Bolton, oh well, too late now

Before the rest of todays games kick off, I shall do some quick predictions for them:

Arsenal vs Charlton: In recent games Arsenal have looked rejuvenated, and I can’t see Charlton having any chance of a result here, especially with their FA Cup tie in midweek. My Prediction: 3-0 Arsenal.

Blackburn vs Middlesbrough: If Blackburn are after the 4th Champions league spot, then this is the sort of match that they need to win. ‘Boro have been on good form recently, and having reached the quarter finals of the UEFA Cup midweek, and with a FA Cup match at Charlton this week, may not put 100% of their effort in here. My Prediction: 2-1 Blackburn.

Bolton vs Sunderland: Having lost to West Ham in the FA Cup on wednesday, Bolton can now concentrate solely on their league position, and trying to return to europe next season. Sunderland have looked poor all season, and even with their managerial shuffling, I cannot see their situation improving. My Prediction: 2-0 Bolton.

Man City vs Wigan: With Man City still in the FA Cup, their priorities may be elsewhere here, as their next match is just over 48hours away. Wigan can still sneak into the european positions, which would be outstanding for their first season in the top flight. My Prediction: 2-1 Wigan.

WBA vs Man Utd: Man Utd are the premierships inform team currently, having taken 15 points from their last 6 games, and I cannot see a struggling WBA side really getting in their way of 3 more points here. My Prediction: 3-1 Man Utd.

West Ham vs Portsmouth: Portsmouth’s late win last weekend will have given them some hope of safety, and against West Ham, who still have a chance of silverware this season, they have a good chance for 3 more points. However they have struggled away from home, and West Ham also have a chance of a european spot in the league. My Prediction: 1-1.

Birmingham vs Spurs: Birmingham will be missing some key midfielders here with David Dunn, Jiri Jarosik, Muzzy Izzet and Julian Gray all missing, and Jermaine Pennant struggling. Spurs are on a poor run of form currently, and will be hoping that they can improve that here. My Prediction: 2-1 Spurs.

Fulham vs Chelsea: Fulham are really struggling at the moment, so a visit from their near neighbours is possibly the worst thing they want. Chelsea may have been struggling recently, but I don’t think Fulham have much of a chance here. My Prediction: 3-0 Chelsea.

Newcastle vs Liverpool: Both teams are involved in FA Cup ties this week, and especially in Newcastles case, I think they may rest key players. Liverpool had a resounding victory in midweek, and with their strikers sundenly discovering where the goal is, they will be hoping to continue the goal scoring here. My Prediction: 2-2.

This weekend is the start of a hectic week of football, with the FA Cup quarter finals taking place from Monday to Thursday, and luckily for me there is only one early kick off on Saturday.

Everton vs Aston Villa: After losing to Man City in the FA Cup Villa will be trying to improve their league position here, however they are facing a chronic lack of strikers, with Baros out, and Phillips & Angel doubtful. Both teams are currently enduring topsy-turvy form, but I think that Everton’s home advantage, and Villa’s injury problems will be crucial. My Prediction: 2-1 Everton.

More predictions later today, I’m too tired/drunk/hungry, damn you St. Patrick!

Continuing on from yesterdays post, here are the rest of this weekends premiership predictions:

Bolton vs West Ham: West Ham are still the premierships in-form team, however Alan Pardew has just won the Manager of the Month award, so the so-called “curse” might affect them now. This is the first meeting of these teams this week, with their FA Cup replay scheduled for Wednesday night, so it will be interesting to see which match has priority for the managers. I think Bolton will be more interested in league position, and this will probably tell in the final score. My Prediction: 2-1 Bolton.

Everton vs Fulham: A win for Everton and they reach the mythical 40 point mark, whilst Fulham should still be worried about what is happening below them, especially if Birmingham beat WBA. Everton are riding high in the form table currently, whilst Fulham are very near the bottom, and Fulham have only picked up 3 points away from home all season, with no wins, three draws and eleven defeats, this is pretty much a home banker for Everton. My Prediction: 2-0 Everton.

Portsmouth vs Man City: Harry Redknapp’s arrival at Fratton Park has done little to improve the performances of Pompey, who look destined for the drop now. Man City have had a very topsy turvy season this year, and they have very poor away form, however I don’t see Portsmouth being any trouble today. My Prediction: 3-1 Man City.

Sunderland vs Wigan: Wigan have been struggling lately, and Pascal Chimbonda’s own goal on monday night will have done little to improve things. With Mick McCarthy leaving Sunderland in the week, the Sunderland players will have some added impotus to perform better, and this is just the match for them to show an improvement. My Prediction: 2-1 Sunderland.

Blackburn vs Aston Villa: After losing out to what most Blackburn fans would term a 12-man Spurs side on Sunday, Blackburn will be hoping to put their European ambitions back on track with a home win against Villa. Villa however have better away form than home form, and with the what could have been a relegation fight for them, they’ve recently put together a decent run of form. My Prediction: 1-1 Draw.

Arsenal vs Liverpool: This is the big game this weekend, and after reaching the quarter finals of the Champions League, Arsenal will be hoping to try and improve their league standing and catch up on North London rivals Spurs. Having only met last month at Anfield, with Liverpool scraping a win, Arsenal have a good chance of winning this, especially with Liverpools goal-scoring problems. My Prediction: 2-0 Arsenal.

Charlton vs Middlesbrough: Middlesbrough, having beaten on-form Roma in the UEFA Cup on Thursday, will be hoping to leapfrog Charlton here, and they have a good chance, with Charlton struggling and boro improving constantly. My Prediction: 2-1 Boro.

Man Utd vs Newcastle: Both of these teams have been playing well lately, and with Newcastle only 4 points off the UEFA Cup spots, Freddy Shepherd’s hopes for 6th place could still happen. Ruud van Nistelrooy could return to Man Utd’s starting XI, which could prove important. My Prediction: 3-1 Man Utd.

Only got chance to cover the early prem matches now, I will try and cover the other games tomorrow.

Birmingham vs West Brom: Another important game for Birmingham this week, both in terms of league position, and due to the fact it is a local derby. A win for Birmingham takes them out of the relegation zone, and dumps WBA into it. Both teams have had mixed form of late, but Birmingham have some injury problems in defence which I think could prove costly. My Prediction: 2-1 WBA

Chelsea vs Tottenham: Chelsea are currently on their worst run of form under Mourinho, and this could be another tough test, however Tottenham have also been having a tough time lately, and are still prone to defensive lapses. Luckily for spurs, Robben is suspended and Lampard is still not 100% with his hamstring problem. Another thing to note is that Chelsea have relaid their “pitch” at last, so instead of resembling a mudbath, it now is nice and new, this will aid both teams style of play, so it should be an entertaining match. My Prediction: 3-1 Chelsea

Update: Wrong post categories

I’ve not updated my prediction stats for a while now, so I shall do a quick update now.

Weekend of 25th February
There was a reduced fixture list on this weekend, and I managed to only corretcly predict 50% of the results, and none of the scores. Yet again I predicted an Arsenal match incorrectly, and I got the Liverpool match wrong by quite a way too, I think I am too cynical on the reds lack of strikers.

In the Carling cup final, I predicted the result correctly, but did not forsee it being as one sided as reality, I don’t think many people would have predicted a 4-0 thrashing.

Weekend of 4th March
I did exceptionally well this weekend, correctly predicting 70% of the results, however it was another blank week for correct score-line predictions. Another week of incorrect Arsenal and Liverpool predictions, and I don’t think many people would have foreseen Newcastles demolishion of Bolton. The final prediction, that of Man United’s win over Wigan came very late, all thanks to a bizarre own goal by Pascal Chimbonda, which was virtually the last kick of the game.