The coming weekend offers an indulgence of football, with the entire 'top four' having their matches televised. In excitment and and anticipantion I have dedicated my first blog posting to a quick overview of the matches ahead and my prediction, pair with the betting odds.
I hope you enjoy...
Manchester United v Sunderland
5.30 Kick off on ESPN
Alex Ferguson welcomes back united legend Steve Bruce this weekend for another head to head clash with one of his former apprentices.
This is a match that I feel will cause Mr Ferguson little trepidation, as, despite Sunderland having the best strike partnership they have had in years, in the form on Bent and Jones, Steve Bruce has failed to outwit his counterpart in 12 attempts and my personal opinion is that this latest episode will not spoil the recent trend.
My prediction for this game is a comfortable victory for the home side, with a score line of 2-0 and Rooney to slot one away.
The odds for 2-0 are about 11/2 and if you add Rooney to that bet as a first goal scorer you can get 29/2.
Arsenal v Blackburn Rovers
1.30 Kick off on Sky Sports 1
With their recent home form, you wouldn't look any further than a home victory. However, head to heads between the two managers demonstrate statistics that suggest the contrary. With Wenger only able to get the better of Allerdyce on eight occasions in nineteen meetings.
Could the Brut force of Blackburn Rovers be too much for Wengers youngsters?
I don't think so!
With Blackburns poor start to the season and particularly their lacklusture away form I believe that Arsenal will run away with the three points.
My prediction is 3-0, with odds at 8/1, an absolute thumping.
Chelsea v Liverpool
4pm Kick off on Sky Sports 1
The first dilemma; will the reserve goal keeper handle the bog occasion during the absense of the suspended Petr Cech?
Last years replicated fixture was considered the turning point for Chelse, when they were defeated by Liverpool.
This year offers something a little bit different, Liverpool are lacking without Alonso, Chelsea are playing on the back of a premier league let down at Wigan and they have been weakened between the sticks with the loss of Petr cech.
On top of the anticipation you would imagine from a top four clash we also have the Drogba v Torres clash to enjoy.
And the winner is... Another home victory is inevitable, and a comfortable one at that; 2-0 and Frank Lampard to get back to scoring ways.
That scoreline can be rewarded with odds of 11/1.
In Summary
In summary that's a potential thrill filled weekend of football mayhem. With a prediction on 3 home wins.
Your comments are welcomed...
Friday 2 October 2009
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