Damn it Deano I just made a thread for this
Anyway... my preview for the important fixtures.
Chelsea were back to their usual swagger midweek againist Hull cruising to a 0-3 win. Sunerland next and one would assume Keane will have his team fired up for the game after their lacklusture showing againist Stoke where they got Delaped like so many other teams. I expect Chelsea to have to breakdown a stubborn Sunderland as they latter will look to use either Cisse's pace or Jones's strength and power on the counter. Will Keane use both as a pair upfront will be interesting to see as both look like a good partnership together. Chelsea will be without Carvalho for another few weeks, huge loss but with Alex set to come in they should be grand. Joe Cole should from what I hear recover from the knock he picked up midweek as well. I can only see a Chelsea win.
Hull have rode their luck numerous times. Moments of brilliance from Geovanni and some fine displays from Zayette, Turner and Myhill have also helped massively but like Chelsea, Utd for the most part looked very comfortable againist West Ham. Berbatov, Rooney and Ronaldo will be in the starting XI one would expect nothing less than a home victory. Though I hope for some Geovanni once again.
It will be an interesting tie at the Britannia on Saturday. Stoke ie: Delap will surely cause problems to a shakey Aresnal defence. RVP and now Ade have hit some form in the last few games so it looks like a no brainer but will they be able when to be avoid being Delaped which most have suffered from... I'm not so sure. I wouldn't be suprised if Stoke did get a draw out of the game but like Wenger I expect a response from the Gunners after their shoddy display v Spurs at the back most notably. A title challange is still a possibilty but they Aresnal need to keep an eye on what's below them in teams like Villa and Man City as well.
Top v Bottom. This is probably the most intriguing of fixtures this weekend.
Redknapp has already doubled Jaunde Ramos points picked up this season in the space of 2 games. They showed their worth at times v Aresnal while still showing their usual defensive problems. Their players will be on a high and at home, they will attack and ask questions of Liverpool's defense.
Attack is the best way of defence and this will be the case againist Liverpool. Hopefully Gomes will be his usual insane and imploding self in goal and things will be a lot easier..
As a L'pool, I'm delighted in hearing the comments coming out from the club today. Rafa and Gerrard playing down a title challange. Right now I'm not trying to get swept up in the europhia of some fans espically the fools on Sky with some of the Cr@p they come out with One game at a time is the motto and that is what I believe Rafa has finally instilled into the team. The result midweek was actually alright. Not fantastic but alright. Pompey were utterly shite but as per usual with us againist teams who pack the midfield and look to hit on the break at Anfield we couldn't but a goal. The effort was there but it is obvious some players who were in the squad that night simply shouldn't be. I heard this morning Torres could be in the squad for Saturday. Whether he starts or is on the bench I'm fairly confident we can get a win. Keane I expect will start up front with Kuyt hopefully.. surely will give a big display againist his former side. I hope so.
Thought I'd mention the Newcastle - Villa game as well. (Not because Kimmy will excuse me of Big 4 bias or anything ) It think this will be a cracking game. Villa involved in an entertaining 3-2 win at Blackburn have quality in certain areas of the pitch and on paper looks vastly superior to Newcastle. But Newcastle after finally registering their first win at home last Monday should be bouyed with relief and confidence. Like Spurs, attack is the best way of defence for the them.
Like a few certain teams this week, I expect Man City to bounce back. Bolton are a horrible side and I just hope they are relegated.. enough said
Boro v West Ham.... who cares about West Ham?
Only kidding Deano
I'll write something later but I'm off for some lunch
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Maybe assists to the opposition count?
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