Arsenal Vs West Brom
Arsenal have tumbled to 10th in the table following a shocking defeat at The Emirates to Swansea City last weekend. The Arsenal fans made their displeasure known at the final whistle and will want an immediate response when West Brom visit. The Baggies also lost last weekend when Stoke visited The Hawthorns. Steve Clarke’s men remain level on points with 3rd place Chelsea and could regain their place in the Top 4 with a win in North London.
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Aston Villa Vs Stoke City
Aston Villa gained a point at Loftus Road in their previous League outing. Paul Lambert’s troops are now two points clear of the drop zone and will want to extend that gap when Stoke City visit Villa Park. Stoke recorded a hugely impressive win over West Brom at The Hawthorns and have moved above Arsenal and Liverpool in the standings. A victory here would take Stoke within touching distance of a Top 4 position. Should be an intriguing affair.
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Southampton Vs Reading
Southampton lost on their travels to Merseyside last time out and find themselves in the relegation zone despite some positive results recently. The Saints will be looking to Lambert to get them the goals they need to remain in this division. Reading lost to league leaders Manchester United in a 7 goal thriller at The Madejski. The Royals also remain stuck in the bottom three and even a win here would leave them a point adrift of safety.
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Sunderland Vs Chelsea
Sunderland welcome European Champions Chelsea to The Stadium of Light on Saturday afternoon. The Black Cats lost their previous game at Carrow Road and are perilously close to the drop zone. Martin O’Neill will be relishing the prospect of Chelsea visiting on their current poor run of form. Rafa Benitez has taken charge of three league games and Chelsea have scored just once and gained two points from those fixtures. Chelsea seem to be self destructing at a crucial time before they head off to compete in the World Club Cup.
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Swansea Vs Norwich
Swansea produced the shock result of Gameweek 15 with an unlikely victory at The Emirates on Saturday. The win was well deserved and Michu continues to be lethal infront of goal. The Swans will welcome Norwich to The Liberty Stadium after the Canaries won their previous outing at Carrow Road. Swansea have won 3 out of 4 matches in the League and will want to extend their positive run and push on towards the Top 4.
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Wigan Vs QPR
Wigan were beaten convincingly by Newcastle in their last match after the dismissal of Figueroa in the early stages. Wigan intend to appeal against that dismissal and the suspension it entails. The Latics have now lost two on the bounce and the visit of QPR gives Wigan the opportunity to avoid a third consecutive defeat. Queens Park Rangers have drawn two out of two under Harry Redknapp. They remain rooted to the foot of the table and are 7 points from safety.
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Manchester City Vs Manchester United
Super Sunday kicks off with a mouth watering encounter at The Etihad Stadium. Manchester City host neighbours and arch rivals Manchester United in the most eagerly awaited fixture of Gameweek 16. The Champions have had decent form recently but will consider the draw with Everton two points lost rather than a point gained. Manchester United won a seven goal thriller away at Reading with both Rooney and Van Persie on the scoresheet. United will need to be at their very best to win this game.
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Everton Vs Tottenham
Everton manager David Moyes will have been pleased to leave The Etihad with a point having visited the reigning Champions in Gameweek 15. The Toffees have had a very positive start to the campaign and the visit of Spurs gives Everton the opportunity to close the gap on a club who will be challenging for the Top 4 in May. Spurs won their third League game in a row away at Fulham. Jermaine Defoe continues to find the net when given an opportunity by AVB. Villas Boas will likely be without the services of injured winger Gareth Bale
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West Ham Vs Liverpool
After a poor first half showing, West Ham recovered a losing position to beat the European Champions on Saturday lunchtime. That result was huge for The Hammers and took them to just 4 points behind London rivals Chelsea. Big Sam will fancy his chances of upsetting another visiting club when Liverpool visit East London. The Reds were thankful for Daniel Agger’s solitary effort which saw them beat Southampton at Anfield. The trip to West Ham will be a more testing affair for Liverpool who will be without the suspended Luis Suarez for this match.
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Fulham Vs Newcastle
Monday Night Football visits Craven Cottage for a clash between Fulham and Newcastle. Fulham were beaten 3-0 in their last game at home and Martin Jol will have been particularly disappointed due to the opposition being his former employers. Newcastle were also involved in a 3-0 scoreline but were on the winning side against Wigan at St James’ Park. Fulham will welcome skipper Hangeland back to their lineup while Newcastle will be without Cabaye while Ben Arfa and Demba Ba are doubtful.
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Sunderland Vs Reading
Sunderland were overpowered by a resurgent Chelsea with Fernando Torres scoring twice in a 3-1 reverse at The Stadium of Light. Adam Johnson caught out Petr Cech with a left footed rocket and The Black Cats will be hoping that they can bag a few more goals when Reading visit the North East. Reading endured a disappointing weekend themselves losing 1-0 away at Southampton. That result left them in 19th place, four points adrift of their opponents on Tuesday evening. Sunderland to win here and get themselves out of the relegation zone.
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