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Blackburn vs Middlesbro'
Shooter : Boro may be in 14th but don't be fooled, they're in a fierce relegation scrap - lying just one point from safety. Rovers showed at Bolton that they have real strength in attack and tons of character. I think they'll be too powerful for the Teessiders. 2-0
Prediction : Home Win    Actual Result : Draw
Looter : I think most people would see this as something of a home banker, but Blackburn's form at Ewood has been patchy, having only claimed two home wins since mid-October. Middlesbrough are one of those odd-ball sides, whom you just don't know what to expect, but I think they'll claim a point in a match full of goals. 2-2
Prediction : Draw    Actual Result : Draw
Fulham vs Arsenal
Shooter : The Gunners will be bristling after dropping two points against Blues at home, and will be bang up for this London derby after a decent break. Fulham have only won 2 of 11 at Craven Cottage and confidence is pretty low. Expect it to be lower after another defeat. 1-3
Prediction : Away Win    Actual Result : Away Win
Looter : The relegation panic is slowing starting to set in for the Cottagers and a match against Arsenal is probably the last thing they'll fancy. If they play direct, they could hurt Arsenal. But you cannot see the Gunners frontline being kept quiet either, so I'm gonna go for a 1-3 win for the Gunners.
Prediction : Away Win    Actual Result : Away Win
Portsmouth vs Derby
Shooter : Pompey have had the heart ripped out of their first team due to ANC call-ups and were distracted by talk of Harry heading to Newcastle. They've only won 2 and drawn 6 at Fratton Park, where Derby arrive with several new faces. The Rams could possibly get all three points, but I think it'll be a point apiece due to Pompey's defence. 1-1.
Prediction : Draw    Actual Result : Home Win
Looter : Pompey aren't scoring many at home and their 4-5-1 formation is starting to look far better suited to their away fixtures. But Harry has hinted he may make a few changes and I think could this be the game where Nugent finally shows his credentials. Derby, with Savage on board, will put up a fight, but I fancy a 2-0 home win.
Prediction : Home Win    Actual Result : Home Win
Reading vs Man Utd
Shooter : The Royals are very strong at home, where they've won 6 of 11 and beaten Liverpool this season - but the United juggernaut is now in top gear and after hitting Newcastle for six, is simply unstoppable for anyone but a top-four rival. It'll be tough, but an away win. 0-2
Prediction : Away Win    Actual Result : Away Win
Looter : Steve Coppell has already helped the Royals to a point against Manchester United this season and he will set up his side in the same stifling manner. It could come down to a bit of a midfield quagmire and it may take a touch of class from the likes of Ronaldo or Tevez to win this one. 0-1
Prediction : Away Win    Actual Result : Away Win
Tottenham vs Sunderland
Shooter : Sunderland really tightened things up at the bottom by beating Pompey, and have more threat thanks to Richardson's return to fitness. They're still poor at the back, though, and Spurs will have far too much possession/chances not to punish them. 3-0
Prediction : Home Win    Actual Result : Home Win
Looter : Spurs will still be smarting from their opening day defeat to Sunderland, which probably marked the beginning of the end for Martin Jol. The Black Cats' away record is appalling and although they may score through a set-piece, I can see the hosts bagging a couple themselves. 2-1
Prediction : Home Win    Actual Result : Home Win
Newcastle vs Bolton
Shooter : What a difference a day makes...it was all doom and gloom on Tyneside before the Stoke cup tie, which the Toon looked likely to lose after shipping in 6 at OT. King Kev is back, though, and his mere presence led to 4 goals and a flowing display. Bolton would've loved Big Sam to have been in charge - but will be picked apart as the champagne period still fizzes away at St James' Park. 3-1 to the Magpies.
Prediction : Home Win    Actual Result : Draw
Looter : Tickets for this one will be like gold dust following the return of Keegan to Newcastle. Don't expect the free-flowing football to return quite yet, but do put your faith in the Geordie faithful roaring the Toon on to a comfortable 3-1 win.
Prediction : Home Win    Actual Result : Draw
Wigan Ath vs Everton
Shooter : David Moyes' Toffees are quietly get stuck into opponents week-in, week-out while Rafa's reeling Reds grab all the headlines on Merseyside. They are serious CL spot contenders, and messrs Cahill, Arteta, Yakubu and Johnson will grind out a sixth win on their travels at the JJB. 1-2
Prediction : Away Win    Actual Result : Away Win
Looter : Latics have been in quite superb form since Steve Bruce took charge, and if the season were only six games old, they'd be up in the top eight! This one is a real test of Everton's credentials, but I fancy Toffees old boy Marcus Bent - abley assisted by Heskey - to help the hosts to what many will see as a shock win. 2-0
Prediction : Home Win    Actual Result : Away Win
Man City vs West Ham
Shooter : City may have had the last laugh in the cup this week, but I've got a sneaky feeling City's fine home record (won 9 drawn 2 lost 0) comes to an end this weekend. The Hammers have won 5 of 10 on the road this season - and will take this more seriously as the Prem has now taken top priority for most clubs. 0-1
Prediction : Away Win    Actual Result : Draw
Looter : These sides go head to head for the second time in a matter of days. City won the first clash 1-0 in midweek and will hope for a repeat, but Dean Ashton was unlucky not to get on the scoresheet last time out, and City may not be quite so fortunate second time around. 1-1
Prediction : Draw    Actual Result : Draw
West Brom vs Cardiff City
Shooter : The Baggies were taken all the way to extra-time and pens by Charlton in midweek, with a lot of first-teamers playing too. Cardiff won 4-2 at The Hawthorns in the Carling Cup and are resurgent under Jones, so I think it'll be a point apiece. 2-2
Prediction : Draw    Actual Result : Draw
Looter : The Baggies have lost just once at home this season but in the Bluebirds come up against a side in red-hot recent form. Expect plenty of goals in this one, but I think the points may well be shared. 2-2 or just maybe 3-3
Prediction : Draw    Actual Result : Draw
Birmingham City vs Chelsea
Shooter : Alex McLeish has proved the master of fine away results, but Blues will be expected to attack at home and will leave themselves exposed to Chelsea new boy Nic Anelka. The likes of Joe Cole and SWP will ensure he gets plenty of chances, so I can't see a shock here. 0-2
Prediction : Away Win    Actual Result : Away Win
Looter : Birmingham's ranks could well be boosted by James McFadden - a player whom Mcleish has shown he can get the best from in the past. If he features, I fancy him to make an instant impact and help Birmingham - who held Arsenal last week - to claim another point. 1-1
Prediction : Draw    Actual Result : Away Win