So what is going on this weekend:
Aston Villa vs Blackburn - I have seen that Christchurch's Ryan Nelsen is going to wear a black armband for the victims of the earthquake, which is a very nice touch. Unfortunately for him, though, I cannot see his side picking anything up at Villa park. Darren Bent had a ridiculous record for scoring opening goals when he was at Sunderland, and I can see that happening here (although will be going each way to give myself a bit of breathing room). First Goalscorer Darren Bent �2 e/w @ �4.50
Everton vs Sunderland - I predicted that Sunderland would struggle without the above mentioned Bent, but they have hardly seemed to have played since he left so I guess I have been proved wrong. Everton have been crazily inconsistent this year (the loss to Bolton against the 2 performances versus Chelsea being a perfect recent example) but will have too much against the blunt Mackem attack. Everton to win to nil �2 @ �2.30
Newcastle vs Bolton - Since Andy Carroll has left the hard as nails north east for metrosexual Liverpool, he has been spotted at a Boyzone concert and (probably) getting his nails done - actions that would have the geordie folk spluttering into their pints of dog. Bolton folk are pretty solid themselves, so with no idea how this game will go, I will predict Kevin Davies to foul every Newcastle player and the game to desend into a kicking competition. Over 55 booking points (10 points per yellow card, 25 per red card). �2 @ $.60
Stoke vs West Brom - Roy Hodgson teams never win away games. End of story. Stoke to win �3 @ �1.91
Wigan vs Man Utd - Apparently Wigan have scored 1 goal against Man Utd since they have been promoted and that is not likely to change this weekend. Arsenal's win over Stoke has ensured that they cannot slip up, and although their away form has been scratchier than a jumper knitted out of steel wool, they will have far too much against the latics. I can see Herndandez getting a run out after the midweek travels to France, and I fancy him to score. Hernandez to score at anytime. Hernandez to score at anytime �2 @ �2.00
Wolves vs Blackpool - and the relegation 6 pointers begin.........Blackpool had a massive (and lucky) win over Spurs during the week and will be full of beans against the bottom placed Wanderers. So far this season Wolves have beaten Man Utd, Chelsea and Man City at their home ground (which I cannot spell or be bothered looking up) but struggled against all others. As I cannot get a bet on DJ Campbell scoring a goal and running off with his shirt in his mouth, I will pick him to score and Blackpool to win. DJ Campbell to score at anytime and Blackpool to win �2 @ 5.50
Arsenal vs Birmingham - I f**king hate Birmingham after the semi final in this competition, so I hope Arsenal win 14-0 and then their team bus catches fire on the way home to the Midlands and they have to walk the last 58 miles. Blue nose c**ts. With Cescy Fabregas out, Robin Van Persie will be captain for the gooners, and in my book that means he gets to take penalties, free kicks, and throw ins if he wants to. The dutchman with the irratiing hair got me back on track with a goal against Barcalona, and I fancy him to get a couple here. RVP to score 2 or more. RVP to score 2 or more �2 @ �3.75
West Ham vs Liverpool - During the week West Ham were exciting while Liverpool were boring but got a result after they scored when the opposition keeper finally fell asleep. This is the way it seems to have been these last, oohhhh, 15 seasons (apart from the West Ham being exciting part). Liverpool struggled to score in two legs past a defence marshalled by Mad Tommy Repka, a player who was useless for West Ham in his peak 15 years ago, which doesn't say much about their attack without Gerrard, Suarez and Carroll (and incidently, doesn't Gerrard Suarez sound like a character off an american daytime soap? No? just me then). West Ham have Demba Ba (the lyrics from The Lion sleeps tonight) and the hammer making their full home league debuts, and will be much better off for it. Draw �2 @ �3.10
Man City vs Fulham - sparky goes back, blah, blah, blah, dodgy away form, blah, blah, blah, unbeaten at home since they last lost, blah, blah, blah. This whole thing took too long and I am too tired to care. Home win �3 @ �1.53
updated with odds and bet amounts
Frankie Mac2011-02-26 08:08:00
All I do is make the stuff I would've liked
Reference things I wanna watch, reference girls I wanna bite
Now I'm firefly like a burning kite
And yousa fake fuck like a fleshlight
