Everton Vs Manchester City
Everton have now fallen behind arch rivals Liverpool in the standings and will be keen to regain 6th place when Manchester City visit Goodison Park. The Toffees are unbeaten at home in 4 matches but Manchester City are keen to keep the pressure on United. Carlos Tevez has found his shooting boots once again and Mancini will be hoping that his Argentinian forward can find the net at Everton. I predict an intriguing match which will go in Everton’s favour.
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Aston Villa Vs QPR
Aston Villa recorded a hugely important victory when they visited Reading in Gameweek 29. Goals from Benteke and Agbonlahor saw them bag a vital three points. Another win on Saturday would see The Villains reach 30 points and move away from the bottom three. QPR are the ‘form team’ in the drop zone and are seeking their third consecutive victory on Saturday. Harry Redknapp may yet pull off a miraculous escape if Rangers get a victory at Villa Park. Score draw.
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Southampton Vs Liverpool
Southampton are sitting perilously above the drop zone just 4 points adrift of Wigan in 18th place. The Saints will need to register more points if they are to beat relegation. Unfortunately for Southampton, Liverpool are the next team to visit St Mary’s and The Reds have been playing excellent football of late. Brendan Rodgers has guided Liverpool to three consecutive wins which have seen them score 12 goals. Can only see a Liverpool victory here.
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Stoke Vs West Brom
Stoke City were unable to avoid a fifth consecutive away defeat at Newcastle in Gameweek 29 and sit 11th in the table heading into Gameweek 30. Tony Pulis is relying on home form to gain ground on the clubs above Stoke in the standings. West Brom beat Swansea last weekend and are only 4 points behind Arsenal. Steve Clarke has done a tremendous job at The Hawthorns but away trips don’t get much tougher than The Britannia.
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Swansea Vs Arsenal
Swansea City have had contrasting form winning their last 3 at home but losing their last 3 away from home. The Swans will hope to make it 4 consecutive home wins when Arsenal visit The Liberty Stadium on Saturday. The Gunners will still be deflated following their North London Derby defeat at White Hart Lane and cannot afford to drop any more points if they want to secure a Champions League berth for next season.
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Manchester United Vs Reading
Manchester United’s last Premier League fixture against Norwich feels like months ago due to commitments in the Champions League and FA Cup. United lost to Real Madrid and threw away a 2 goal lead against Chelsea in the FA Cup. Reading visit Old Trafford having won just one of their last six away matches. Surely this away trip won’t yield any points for Reading’s survival battle. The visit of Reading will allow United to get back on track. Comfortable home win here.
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Sunderland Vs Norwich
Despite taking an early lead at Loftus Road, Sunderland ended up losing 3-1 on Saturday. The Black Cats are not yet completely out of danger and another win or two will be gratefully received at The Stadium of Light. Norwich were well beaten when they went to Old Trafford and failed to score when Southampton visited Carrow Road – 180 minutes of football without a goal. The Canaries are without a win in 5 away matches and I do not expect them to win at Sunderland.
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Tottenham Vs Fulham
Tottenham Hotspur were disappointed to lose despite leading at Anfield due to sloppy individual errors. Spurs have not lost in their last 6 home matches and the visit of Fulham may give them an opportunity to extend that run. Fulham have drawn their last 2 away matches but will have their work cut out if they are to avoid defeat at White Hart Lane. Dimitar Berbatov will try to propel his new current club to victory as he returns to White Hart Lane.
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Chelsea Vs West Ham
Chelsea recovered well to come from 2-0 down at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon. Despite constant abuse from Chelsea fans, Rafa Benitez has guided Chelsea to 3 consecutive home wins in the Premier League. The Hammers defeated Chelsea in the reverse fixture but the task facing them on Sunday will be more difficult. Before their victory at Stoke, West Ham had lost their last 5 matches away from home. I expect a home win here.
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Wigan Vs Newcastle
The final game of Gameweek 30 takes place as Newcastle United visit The DW Stadium. Wigan remain 3 points adrift of safety and need to pick up wins particularly at home. The Latics are without a home win in their last 6 – They must improve their home form if they want to stay in the top flight. Newcastle did well to beat Stoke in Gameweek 29 and have gained an impressive 12 points from their last 6 matches. Score draw expected here.
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