Good morning.
The second wave of the weekend’s Premier League pickings. Yesterday’s hunches were a mixed bag accuracy wise. Laudrup’s remark about bungs to encourage teams to win matches was clearly a cry for help. I was closer on the Cheatski game who struggled, dived and dived again to nick a goal against the Potters.
I was pleased to see Southampton get back on the their feet. Villa fans will spend today on the settee eating ice cream, watching Bridget Jones’ DVDs. The Baggies ground out a goal in what looked like an uninspiring business from the bits I caught. I got the West Ham game wrong and the Fulham win panned out.
Liverpool vs Manchester United
Whiners vs Gloaters. Brendan Rodgers is looking for his first Premier League win. He’d be better off putting a ‘Missing – Have You Seen My…’ card in his local newsagent’s window than asking Sluralix for it. I don’t like either of these two, a nil nil draw would be the best outcome for the table but I’d like Liverpool to get beaten. Prediction? Away win by two goals.
Newcastle vs Norwich
Tough gig this for the Canaries. I’ve a soft spot for Delia’s mob, their fans are a decent bunch and they will travel in number, brightening up Tyneside with their old school scarves and crazy vowels. Pardew’s gang will quite possibly destroy them. A home win, maybe 3 0r 4 nil.
Manchester City vs Arsenal
City’s performance against Real Madrid was seriously uninspiring stuff. They remind me of that army of brooms marching in Fantasia. You raise your eyebrows, but it’s not enjoyable viewing. Arsenal’s form isn’t as rock solid as they might have you believe. So far they have beaten Liverpool and a self-combusting Southampton.Home win, 3-1.
Tottenham vs QPR
The longer the wait for kick off has gone on the more cautiously optimistic I am becoming. My ‘win by a goal’ mantra is edging out into thoughts of a cheeky 2-0. Could we get three? I really have a good vibe about Dempsey and whatever happens it would be great to see him get on the score sheet.
Deuce to score deuce and Will win 3-1
All Ireland final today and the county I reside in are in it, plenty of Twitter updates as I will be watching the hoofing. Spurs to tear QPR a new one,I am going outside I may be some time :whistle:
Hughes may need to prove to his owner that he can get big scalps and he may think us a team he can “do”
Defoe hatrick. This is the sort of game that suits his style. Assuming we give him 18 shots on goal.
Liverpool vs Manchester United
I have faith in Suarez.Liverpool are definately better than they have shown.
For United last year was all about how brilliant of a manager Fergie was.He really go the best out of that lot.
This year Vidic the master is back and they have RVP.
Its going to be a fight for life I think.Its a critical game for both (just like our game with the arse last time we played them)
2-1 Liverpool will be emotional and up
Newcastle vs Norwich
Newcastle are too strong for Norwich but Norwich dont get too flustered. 3-1 to the Geordies
Manchester City vs Arsenal
I will give this a 3-1. Man City have too much going plus Hart generally is a brilliant keeper.
Cazorla has impressed for the arse but Podolski will be blocked out of the game. Im not that impressed with the arse but City have so many guns (a sic joke)
Tottenham vs QPR
My only fear is about our reluctance to get physical around the goal.
Our play has been steady and purposeful and we are also strong on the wings.
I believe Sigg will start showing more effectiveness soon but so far he hasnt so much.
If he is on the field he will have to create chances and Ade or Defoe and Dempsey and Bale will have to win the ball in their area and force it in.
Play pretty in the first ttwo thirds and get down and dirt in the last third.
2-1 to us
This has to be an improvement on predicting the results of games that have already been played. :winke:
I am much better at predicting them before Spurstacus than after. 86% to 22% but funnily enough when I am on the 9.45 from Fenchurch street to Benfleet I’ve never have got one wrong. It must be the fumes.
Based on the performance in the week we should mullah QPR today. The only thing that might hold us back, especially in today’s conditions, is the lack of a physical presence up front. That will cost us long term unless Adebayor gets a run once fit or we spend in January. I go for 3-0 today.