The Ramblings of an Aspiring Journalist
Manchester United vs Liverpool
With Suarez back in the heat, Liverpool will feel ever so confident to getting some kind of result on Saturday. Sir Alex Ferguson’s team knows a win will be necessary if they want to stay up with their rivals Manchester City, who sit two points above them on the table. Only a mere two weeks ago did these two clubs match up, producing an enticing match that ended in a 2-1 victory for the home side, Liverpool. Being away, I personally cannot see Liverpool picking up anything greater than a draw, but I do think they’ll be able to put a goal past the weakened Manchester United defense who let up three goals only a week ago.
My Prediction: Manchester United 1-1 Liverpool
Blackburn vs QPR
My Prediction: Blackburn 1-2 QPR
Bolton vs Wigan
My Prediction: Bolton 1-1 Wigan
Everton vs Chelsea
My Prediction: Everton 0-2 Chelsea
Fulham vs Stoke
My Prediction: Fulham 2-1 Stoke
Sunderland vs Arsenal
My Prediction: Sunderland 1-2 Arsenal
Swansea vs Norwich
My Prediction: Swansea 1-1 Norwich
Tottenham vs Newcastle
Although Newcastle have been in incredible form this season, I don’t see them getting past the third place Tottenham. With Tottenham looking to impress Harry Redknapp into staying, as well as attempting to send themselves back into the title race, Newcastle will have a very hard job on their hands, especially being the away side.
My Prediction: Tottenham 2-1 Newcastle
Wolves vs West Brom
My Prediction: Wolves 1-1 West Brom
Aston Villa vs Manchester Ctiy
My Prediction: Aston Villa 0-3 Manchester City
With the addition of Papiss Cisse, Newcastle look stronger than ever. However, being only seven points behind the league leaders, Tottenham look to close the gap as Manchester United take on a challenging Liverpool force and Manchester City are away to a sporadic Aston Villa.
Under the reign of Alan Pardew, Newcastle have had nothing short of a dream season, and look to continue their run against Tottenham. Coming off a 2-1 win over Aston Villa with both star strikers scoring brilliantly, Newcastle will feel as confident as ever going into this clash. Fighting for fourth, Newcastle will know a win may just put them into the Champions League berth, but only if Chelsea happen to falter against the out of form Everton side on Saturday evening.
Demba Ba will definitely be the player to watch for Newcastle, as the Senegalese striker has been in remarkable form since his June signing, scoring a remarkable 16 goals in 20 league matches. With Newcastle’s new signing Papiss Cisse, Demba Ba will feel he now has an outstanding partner to give him the support he needs.
On the other side of the pitch, Tottenham will be hoping to gain some points on rivals Manchester United, who face Liverpool the same day. With some outstanding defensive performances this season, letting up an average of only a goal per match, Tottenham will no doubt feel confident in their abilities to quell strikers Demba Ba and Papiss Cisse. However, Tottenham will be somewhat tense in the possible departure of Harry Redknapp to the English national football team, if the FA do indeed offer him a job.
Certainly the player to watch on Tottenham would have to be Gareth Bale, who has been in incredible form as of late, and recently was the only British player to be named in the UEFA Team of the Year 2011. Already awarded with 9 goals this season, Gareth Bale has earned his worth in the creative department as well, assisting 7 times in 23 matches.
My Prediction: Tottenham 2-1 Newcastle
Although Newcastle have been in incredible form this season, I don’t see them getting past the third place Tottenham. With Tottenham looking to impress Harry Redknapp into staying, as well as attempting to send themselves back into the title race, Newcastle will have a very hard job on their hands, especially being the away side.
