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Blackburn vs Newcastle
Shooter : Rovers will be feeling way more refreshed after Newcastle's FA Cup exertions in midweek, and that could prove the difference at Ewood. Big Sam will pinpoint this clash as a huge chance for three points in their survival battle, and the Toon have only won 1/10 Prem games on the road so I'm going for 2-1 to the hosts.
Prediction : Home Win    Actual Result : Home Win
Looter : This is a tough one to call as neither side has really found any consistency of late. Rovers were winners at St James' Park earlier in the season but I have a sneaky suspicision that the scoreline will be reversed this time around. 1-2
Prediction : Away Win    Actual Result : Home Win
Bolton vs Man Utd
Shooter : The games are coming thick and fast for United after their midweek clash with Wigan, but Sir Alex has the squad to cope, as well as the World Player of the Year in his ranks. As usual they've clicked into top gear, and with Bolton having won more games on the road than at The Reebok, I think they'll be outclassed. I reckon 0-2 to United.
Prediction : Away Win    Actual Result : Away Win
Looter : Nine league games without a goal conceded tells its own story and it's easy to see why United are title favourites. An early goal from Anelka helped Bolton win this game last season, and whilst a repeat seems highly unlikely, I do think they can hold the champions to a goalless draw. 0-0
Prediction : Draw    Actual Result : Away Win
Hull City vs Arsenal
Shooter : Hull are in a terrible run of form and will be weary after their cup tussle with the Toon - but I've just got a feeling they'll get something here. Arsenal are clinging onto the top four but only just, and with the weather getting a bit milder, I reckon Geovanni - who clearly didn't enjoy the cold snap, might be up for replicating his heroics which earned the Tigers victory at The Emirates. 1-1 for me.
Prediction : Draw    Actual Result : Away Win
Looter : Whatever happens to Hull this year, they will no doubt have fond memories of the reverse fixture at The Emirates earlier in the season. Since then, a woeful run of form has seen the Tigers lose their last four league games - and I think the revenge-hungry Gunners could easily make that five. 0-1
Prediction : Away Win    Actual Result : Away Win
Man City vs Wigan Ath
Shooter : Wigan were the form team of the division heading to Old Trafford but found United too hot to handle in midweek and are much happier at The JJB than on their travels. City could well have a few new faces on board by kick-off at Eastlands, where they only deal in wins and defeats (5 of each so far). I fancy them to win comfortably. 3-1
Prediction : Home Win    Actual Result : Home Win
Looter : Latics are unbeaten in their last three visits to Eastlands and will certainly give City a real test once again. Steve Bruce has fashioned a real tough team to beat and I just can't see them losing this one. Whether they have quite enough to win is another matter, so I'll opt for a 1-1 stalemate.
Prediction : Draw    Actual Result : Home Win
Sunderland vs Aston Villa
Shooter : The Black Cats will be boosted by their late equaliser in the derby at Boro, but play hosts to a Villa side flying high and full of confidence after beating the Baggies in their Midlands derby. Villa have won 7/10 on the road so far, mainly thanks to Agbonlahor and Young's counter-attacking threat, but I fancy a 2-2 draw here.
Prediction : Draw    Actual Result : Away Win
Looter : Reports linking Villa with a move for Sunderland strike ace Kenwyne Jones could well work against the Villans, with the rangy frontman possibly keen to prove a point that he is worth a gamble. That said, Villa have been excellent on the road this term and seven away wins from 10 away games in the Prem tells its own story. Make that eight from 11 after this one. 1-3
Prediction : Away Win    Actual Result : Away Win
West Brom vs Middlesbro'
Shooter : The Baggies may still be in bottom spot, but have won 2 of their last 4 Prem games and are right in the survival battle. They'll see this as a huge change to move level on points with Boro, who are pretty shoddy on the road (6 defeats in 10). Albion's signing of young Gunner Jay Simpson could be a masterstroke, and I fancy him to help the hosts bag all three points. 2-0
Prediction : Home Win    Actual Result : Home Win
Looter : If West Brom really are going to pull off the Great Escape then it's games such as this one which they really need to target victory in. Personally, I think a strike combination of Jay Simpson and Roman Bednar would be the most prolific and I reckon that partnership can shoot down a Boro side who are now without a win in the league in 9 games. 2-0
Prediction : Home Win    Actual Result : Home Win
Tottenham vs Portsmouth
Shooter : Pompey will limp to the Lane having lost top men Defoe and Diarra this month but will be slightly by their fortuitous FA Cup win over Bristol City. It'll be interesting to see if they allow Defoe to play - but Spurs certainly need him as they've only scored 7 goals in 10 home Prem games, and lost 1-0 late doors at Wigan. It won't be pretty as Pompey will go for a point, so I reckon 1-0.
Prediction : Home Win    Actual Result : Draw
Looter : All the focus in this one will be on Jermain Defoe as the pocket strike ace makes his second home Spurs debut against his former employers. You certainly wouldn't back against his scoring either and with Harry having a few choice words for his underperforming side this week, my money is on a comfortable home win. 3-0
Prediction : Home Win    Actual Result : Draw
West Ham vs Fulham
Shooter : The Hammers are doing all they can to keep Bellamy away from Man City's clutches - and it's understandable as he has formed a fine partnership with Carlton Cole up front. Fulham are a tough nut to crack, though, and with the likes of AJ, Dempsey and Zamora have enough to pinch a point if their rock-solid defence is breached. 1-1.
Prediction : Home Win    Actual Result : Home Win
Looter : There remains a huge cloud hanging over Upton Park what with the threat of some of their star names being sold off to the highest bidders. But if they can keep hold of him, Craig Bellamy is one of the division's best strikers and he can definitely shoot down Fulham. Add into the mix that the Cottagers are seven games without a win in this fixture, then I have to favour the points all staying in the East End. A tight game, but 2-1 to the Hammers.
Prediction : Home Win    Actual Result : Home Win
Chelsea vs Stoke City
Shooter : Bizarrely the lowly Potters have spent more money this month than Big Phil's Blues, adding Etherington and Beattie to their first team. Chelsea will welcome the home comforts of Stamford Bridge after their midweek cup trip to Southend, and even though they've been patchy on home soil (just 4 wins in 10 games), Stoke tend to choke away from the Brit (7 defeats in 10). I reckon a hard-fought 2-0 win.
Prediction : Home Win    Actual Result : Home Win
Looter : It's tough times for all associated with Chelsea right now, and while their title aspirations have been written off by most, I think this could work in their favour. OK, they might not be good enough to take the crown, but the likes of Stoke should be brushed aside with ease. 2-0
Prediction : Home Win    Actual Result : Home Win
Bristol City vs Wolves
Shooter : City were terribly unlucky to lose to holders Pompey in the FA Cup after giving it their all, and could be a little drained when Wolves roll into town. The Black Country high-flyers relish playing away from Molineux and secured an impressive cup win over Birmingham in midweek, so I'm going for a 0-2 win for the visitors.
Prediction : Away Win    Actual Result : Draw
Looter : A tough one to call at Ashton Gate, especially with both sides in decent nick of late. The Robins seem to have gotten over a poor run of form in the league to get back amongst the play-off contenders, so I don't think they'll lose. But Wolves aren't top of the tree for nothing and I think this one will end all square. 1-1 or possibly 2-2
Prediction : Draw    Actual Result : Draw