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Aston Villa vs Bolton
Shooter : Bolton will be glad they're not facing Chelsea after two successive drubbings by the Blues, but a trip to Villa Park is a tricky test for them. Gary Cahill faces his former team and I reckon he'll score in a surprise away win against Martin O'Neill's hosts. 1-2
Prediction : Away Win    Actual Result : Home Win
Looter : Villa suffered a disappointing defeat at West Ham in midweek and will hope to bounce back quickly against the Trotters. Habib Beye will be banned, but he won't be missed as Bolton are poor and they won't be able to deal with Villa's pace. 2-0
Prediction : Home Win    Actual Result : Home Win
Blackburn vs Portsmouth
Shooter : Rovers are seemingly going to be reliant on their home form for points this season as they're atrocious on the road. Pompey's confidence will be high after walloping Wigan - and I think that'll be enough for them to leave Lancashire with a point. 2-2
Prediction : Draw    Actual Result : Home Win
Looter : You sense Rovers are a team on the slide when the pretty loyal Benni McCarthy hints he's ready to leave. Blackburn have only averaged just over one goal per game - a record only worsened by this weekend's opponents Portsmouth. But Pompey are getting better all the time and they can win at Ewood Park too. 1-2
Prediction : Away Win    Actual Result : Home Win
Man City vs Burnley
Shooter : City need to end their recent run of draws if they're to keep up their push for a top-four spot - and I think they will here as they're getting everyone fully fit, and face a Clarets side who have lost 5/5 on their travels so far. 3-0
Prediction : Home Win    Actual Result : Draw
Looter : City's top-four aspirations have hit the buffers somewhat in the last few weeks with a succession of disappointing draws, so the safe money might be on a fifth stalemate in succession. But Burnley can't defend for toffee, so get your mortgage on a home success here. 5-0
Prediction : Home Win    Actual Result : Draw
Tottenham vs Sunderland
Shooter : If you're looking for a goalscorer bet this weekend, get your money on Bent to hit the net at White Hart Lane in a bid to stick two fingers up to Harry. Spurs were outclassed by the Gunners but should have enough firepower to tame the visiting Cats. 3-1
Prediction : Home Win    Actual Result : Home Win
Looter : It's a huge match if your name happens to be Darren Bent, and the ex-Spurs benchwarmer will be desperate to prove his point here. Spurs have lost their last two, including a shock defeat to Stoke last time out at the Lane, but with the pressure on, I think Sunderland can repeat last season's 2-1 success. 1-2
Prediction : Away Win    Actual Result : Home Win
Wolves vs Arsenal
Shooter : It's fair to say Arsenal are 'in the zone' at the moment, playing like Brazil and scoring goals for fun from all over the pitch. Fabregas is in the form of his life, while Wolves' home form does not suggest an upset on the cards I'm afraid. 0-2
Prediction : Away Win    Actual Result : Away Win
Looter : Mick McCarthy has warmed his side's cockles ahead of this one, but admitting the Gunners are on another level to his side. I don't often agree with the dour Yorkshireman, but there's a first time for everything and Big Mick is right - his team are going to get well beaten. 0-3
Prediction : Away Win    Actual Result : Away Win
Chelsea vs Man Utd
Shooter : There are two heavyweight bouts this weekend - this blockbuster and Haye v Valuev, both of which should be explosive and intriguing affairs. Chelsea have more momentum and form than United, whose defence could find Drogba too hot to handle. 2-1
Prediction : Home Win    Actual Result : Home Win
Looter : Never mind Bonfire Night - this is where the real fireworks will be as the top two clash at Stamford Bridge. I haven't been especially impressed with United this term so I'm loathe to back them against a team which hasn't conceded a goal at home in eight full matches and over 850 minutes of football. Sorry Red Devils fans - a home win for me, here. 1-0
Prediction : Home Win    Actual Result : Home Win
Hull City vs Stoke City
Shooter : Brown is on the brink at the KC Stadium and this could be the defeat that brings an end to his tenure. The Tigers look toothless and will struggle to break down a well-drilled Potters team, which now has enough flair in midfield/attack to earn all three points. 0-2
Prediction : Away Win    Actual Result : Home Win
Looter : This one is being billed as do-or-die for Mr Tangoman himself, Phil Brown, and with just three wins so far in 2009, you can see why. But I think his players may rise to the challenge here and grab all three points against the Potters, who are inconsistent on their travels. 2-1
Prediction : Home Win    Actual Result : Home Win
West Ham vs Everton
Shooter : I wouldn't say the wheels are coming off for Everton but they're squad is being stretched to the limit and they could be tired after their midweek European action. The Hammers will be buzzing after beating Villa late doors, so I'm going for a 2-1 win.
Prediction : Home Win    Actual Result : Away Win
Looter : The Hammers finally lifted the gloom at Upton Park by claiming their first win of the season on Wednesday night. They'll be without the hamstrung Carlton Cole, and with Everton also hampered by injuries, a score draw looks the safe bet here. 1-1
Prediction : Draw    Actual Result : Away Win
Wigan Ath vs Fulham
Shooter : Fulham can rightly feel hard done by after having 2 sent off in their defeat by Roma - but need to get their focus sorted quickly as the Latics are a tough nut to crack on home soil. Wigan know home wins are vital for survival so will go for bust, I reckon 2-0.
Prediction : Home Win    Actual Result : Draw
Looter : It's not exactly one to get the fans flocking into the DW Stadium, but Fulham are definitely a better side than their name - and current league placing suggests. However, with a Europa League cracker against Roma to contend with, I think Wigan can claim their third home win of the campaign, and in doing so, leapfrog Sunday's opponents. 2-1
Prediction : Home Win    Actual Result : Draw
Leicester vs West Brom
Shooter : The Baggies blasted five past Watford last time, but had struggled for goals before that so don't read too much into it, especially as the Foxes are very well organised and flying high for a reason. Fryatt is on fire and will score for the hosts in a 1-1 draw.
Prediction : Draw    Actual Result : Away Win
Looter : Fourth meets second at The Walkers, but it's actually the fourth-placed Foxes who have been more consistent than West Brom so far this term. I think Nigel Pearson is doing a cracking job at Leicester and a win over Albion will be one of his best results yet. 2-1
Prediction : Home Win    Actual Result : Away Win