Liverpool vs Everton

30/3- Liverpool have been in good form in the recent matches however they faced defeat at the hands of Manchester United in an away tie while playing at Old Trafford last week. After the 3-0 drubbing, they come back home and will be playing hosts to Everton this weekend. While Liverpool are placed 4^th, the visitors are placed on the 5^th position on the points table. The difference in points between the two sides however is just a couple of points. The last match between the two sides was played earlier this season and Liverpool had won the away tie with a 1-2 score line. Also a look at the overall record between the teams for the past 15 years would suggest that Liverpool have got the better of their opponents on most occasions. In the 29 matches played between the sides in the past 15 years Liverpool have managed to win on 11 occasions while Everton on the other hand have been able to manage only 7 victories. Liverpool have only lost a single match playing at home this season and hence it would be difficult for the visiting team to register a victory.

Liverpool have displayed great form in the recent matches and they have won 8 of the last 10 matches played while there has been a draw and a loss as well. Torres and Gerrard have been their top two scorers for the side and they would be expected to deliver in this home tie as well. Liverpool would not like to lose this one as that would mean that they would have to give up their position on the table as well.

Everton on the other hand have also performed well as they have managed 6 victories in the past 10 games with 3 draws and a loss. The match can be decided by a moment of brilliance by any of the player from either side.

Prediction: 1-0, Liverpool win

Chelsea vs Middlesbrough

30/3- Chelsea have climbed their way to the second spot on the premiership table and now they are just 5 points behind the league leaders, Manchester United. Chelsea have not lost a single match at home this season and they would be looking to maintain the good record when they take on Middlesbrough at home this weekend. Chelsea would be happy to take on Middlesbrough at this stage of the premiership as they hold a good head to head record as Chelsea have managed to win 12 of the 23 matches played while Middlesbrough have been able to win only 5 matches. Also the last time both these played each other was earlier this season and Chelsea had won the match 0-2 while playing away from home. Chelsea would definitely have the home advantage as the home crowd would want their team to close in on the top spot.

Chelsea have maintained a good record in the last 10 matches and they have managed to win 6 of the last 10 matches they have played and the remaining 4 matches have been draws. Chelsea would also be quite confident as they are coming fresh from a 2-1 victory over Arsenal and a win this week. Lampard and Drogba had been instrumental last week and their role will be very important this week as well.

Middlesbrough on the other hand would like to make an impression when they take on Chelsea in an away tie this weekend. Middlesbrough have also had a decent run coming into this match as they have managed to win 3 matches, draw 5 matches and have lost just a couple of matches. They would be going in with a positive frame of mind as they managed to beat Derby, 1-0 last week.

Prediction: 2-1, Chelsea win

Manchester United vs Aston Villa

29/3- Manchester United are sitting comfortable on the top with a 5 point lead over their nearest rivals Chelsea and this week they would be highly confident when they take Aston Villa at home, especially after thrashed Liverpool, 3-0, last week. Aston Villa on the other hand are placed on the 6^th spot on the points table and have been going through a torrid time in the last few weeks of the competition. The last time both these sides faced each other was earlier this season and while playing the match away from home Man U managed to win with a convincing 1-4 margin. Man U also have a supreme head to head record while playing against Aston Villa and they have managed 22 victories in the 29 matches played between both the sides in the last 15 years and Aston Villa have only managed a single victory as the other 6 matches have been draws . Manchester United would also have a home advantage as they would have the home crowd cheering them to extend their lead at the top.

Aston Villa come into come into this match with its players low on confidence as they have been defeated in the last two matches. The last defeat was against Sunderland while playing at home and that was a huge setback for the side. Also the performance in the last 10 matches has not been that impressive as they have only managed 3 victories with 3 losses and 4 draws.

Man U on the other hand have won their last 6 matches and of the last 10 matches they have registered 7 wins with just one loss and a couple of draws. Christiano Ronaldo has been impeccable this season and with 25 goals to his name there is little an opposition can do to stop him.

Prediction: 2-0, Man U win

Portsmouth vs Wigan

29/3- Portsmouth are currently placed on the 9^th position on the points table but they can move up to the 6^th spot this weekend when they take on Wigan, they trail the 3 teams above them by a mere 2 points and also have played a match less which gives them an edge on the assumption that they will be able to get a victory in the extra match they have on their side.  This weekend they get ready to play hosts to one of the teams lying in the bottom half of the table, Wigan. Currently placed at the 14^th position on the table Wigan have managed to move up from the relegation zone following their efforts in the last few matches and playing against them in current form might not be a mere cakewalk. However the last time both these teams met was earlier this season and Portsmouth were victorious in the away tie with a 0-2, score line. Both these sides have faced each other on 5 occasions of which Portsmouth have managed victory thrice while Wigan have only been able to win twice and that gives the home team a little edge.

Portsmouth would start off as favourites as they have a good record at home and have shown decent form in the recent past, though they lost against Tottenham in an away tie last week they have won 5 of their last 10 games and also hold a good record against Wigan.

Wigan on the other hand are a different side than the one which played against Portsmouth in the first half of the season and though the team is the same the form and the approach has changed since they have moved out of the relegation zone. They would try to at least pull off a point form the match.

Prediction: 1-1, draw

Derby vs Fulham

29/3- Fulham and Derby are probably the two teams that are set to be relegated from the top league of the English premier league and this weekend they get ready to face each other, both the teams have had a very bad season as per their standards and both teams have been performing not that greatly either. Both these teams have not won a single match away from home and also have found it difficult to hold their opponents for a draw. Derby have in fact not been able to score many points in their past few matches while Fulham have had their ups and downs. The last time both these teams faced each other was earlier this season and Fulham playing at home were held for a draw by the visiting Derby team. The overall record between the two teams shows that in the three times that the teams have faced each other two have been draws and the only victory has been achieved by Fulham. Derby would have the home advantage and they would be hoping that the home support can help them get some points in this match.

Fulham come into this match after they lost out to Newcastle, 2-0 in an away tie last week and they would be hoping to try and register their first away victory of the season. In the last 10 matches played by the team they have managed to get 2 wins, 2 draws and have had to face 6 losses.

Derby on the other hand have just 10 points of 31 matches and in the last 10 matches they have played they have only been able to get three draws where as all other 7 matches have had the ending on the losing side. Their last match was against Middlesbrough and they had to face yet another defeat and hence the players would not be highly confident or optimistic about their chances.

Prediction: 0-1, Fulham win

Bolton vs Arsenal

29/3- Arsenal would be the most disappointed sides in the premier league as after leading the pact for nearly the entire part of this season they now find themselves in the third position and 6 points to cover in the last 7 matches of the season. This weekend the Gunners prepare to take on Bolton, currently placed on the 18th position on the points table. Both teams are in desperate search of points, while Arsenal want points to try and win the championship, Bolton would be happy to survive in the premiership at the end of the season. In the last match played between both the sides which was played earlier this season Arsenal were able to win 2-0 at home and also the overall record would show Arsenal to be the dominant side as they have managed to win 8 of the 17 matches played between the sides where as Bolton have only 4 victories to their name. However while playing at home Bolton have won their last 3 matches against Arsenal and they would be looking to repeat that result.
Arsenal have not been in the best of forms and come into this match after an away loss against Chelsea last week. In the last 10 matches played Arsenal have only managed to win 4 while lost a match and drawn 5 matches. Against Bolton they would like to get the full points and anything less would be a disappointment.
Bolton on the other hand would like to make the most of the home advantage and a win at this stage would help them immensely to move out of the danger zone. Bolton drew against a strong opponent like Manchester City last week and they would have to repeat such an effort.
Prediction: 0-1, Arsenal win

Birmingham City vs Manchester City

29/3- Manchester City are currently on the 8th position and are tied with two other teams on points and this week when they travel to take on the 17^th placed Birmingham City they would be hoping to make the most of the opportunity and get a victory with a good margin as that would help them improve the goal difference. Birmingham City on the other hand are just a point out of the relegation zone and while playing this match at home they would like to score some points and ensure that they can keep out of the danger zone. The last times both these teams faced each other was earlier this season and while playing at home Manchester City had won the match 1-0. The overall record also lies heavily in favour of Manchester City as out of the 11 matches between the sides they have been able to win 8 while Birmingham have only been able to register two victories. Playing at home Birmingham have not been the greatest team but the crowd will surely want to see a dedicated performance by their team.

Looking at the current form both teams cannot be differentiated greatly as both have been going through a torrid phase but since Manchester City had a good first half of the season they still feature in the top half of the table. In the last 10 matches played Manchester City have won a couple while lost 4 and drawn 4, while Birmingham City have only managed to get a single victory in the last 10 matches losing 4 and drawing 5 matches.

Manchester City come into this match after they were held for a draw by Bolton in an away match last week and their away form has also not been great. Birmingham on the other hand lost their match to Reading 2-1, in an away match and their confidence would be a little low.

Prediction: 0-0, draw

Chelsea vs Arsenal

23/3- After leading the premier league for the major period Arsenal have experienced a slump in the recent matches which has seen them drop to the second spot, three points behind the league leaders Manchester United. This weekend they travel to take on Chelsea, the third placed team, in a very crucial tie. Chelsea are currently just a couple of points behind Arsenal and a win this weekend would see them overtake Arsenal as the second placed team in the competition. If we go by current form the teams are pretty similar as of the last 10 matches played Chelsea has been able to win 6 while 4 have been draws while Arsenal on the other hand have 5 wins and 5 draws, which leaves for us to wonder which team would end on the losing side in this all important tie.

The last time both these teams clashed was earlier this season when Arsenal managed to get a 1-0 win in a home tie, also the head to head record between the teams for the past 15 years shows that Arsenal has dominated in matches against Chelsea as of the 29 matches played Arsenal has won 14 while Chelsea has managed only 4 victories. But the important thing here is that Chelsea have not lost a single match playing at home this season and with the form they are in they do not look like losing one either.

Chelsea come into this match after a 4-4 draw in an away tie against Tottenham and like the likes of Lampard and Cole to come good in this tie while Arsenal on the other hand also come into this match after they tied 1-1 against Middlesbrough last week in a home tie, Adebayor has been their best striker and he would have to deliver to help his team retain the spot.

Prediction: 1-0, Chelsea win

Manchester United vs Liverpool

23/3- Manchester United get prepared this weekend to play one of the toughest matches of this season, the clash between Manchester United and Liverpool should be a blockbuster that would keep both the supporters on the edge of their seats. Manchester United would be playing at home and that would be an advantage but if we look at the form of both the teams in recent matches be it in EPL or the Champions League action both have performed exceedingly well consistently. While Man U are placed on the top of the charts, Liverpool currently occupy the fourth spot. In the last 10 matches played Liverpool have had 8 wins a single loss and a single draw while Man U have 7 wins, 2 draws and a single loss. Hence on current form both teams can said to be on par, the last time both these teams faced off was earlier this season when Man U had defeated Liverpool 0-1, in an away tie. Also the overall head to head record for the past 15 years falls in favour of the team from Old Trafford as they have won 16 of the 29 matches while Liverpool have managed to win 7 matches only. Manchester United will be highly confident about their chances as they come into the match after a 2-0 win against Bolton last week in a home tie, they are also 3 points clear of Arsenal already and a win here would be really helpful as the Gunners would be facing a tough opponent in Chelsea as well. Christiano Ronaldo has scored a record number of goals for the side this season and the fans would like to see him net a goal this weekend as well. Liverpool on the other hand would want to take revenge of the loss earlier this season at home and if they can do that, things at the top of the table become very interesting. Prediction: 0-1, Liverpool win

Everton vs West Ham

22/3- Everton are currently on the fifth position and are clear off the nearest team by a good 6 points and if we go by the form the team has been throughout the season they would surely have no threat and would qualify to the UEFA cup next year as the fifth best team in the premiership this year. In an attempt to keep their position Everton get ready to play hosts to the tenth placed West Ham United this weekend. While Everton have been a very good team, West ham have only put up a moderately good performance. Also while playing at home Everton have had a marvellous record and their form is also quite good and hence West ham need to be a little careful. Everton have just lost one of their last 5 matches while they have won all the other 4, West Ham United on the other hand have been able to manage 2 wins in the last 5 matches while they have ended on the losing side on 3 occasions. Everton would have the home advantage and with the home crowd supporting them they would surely start as the favourites.

Everton come into this match after they had to face defeat against Fulham in an away tie last week and hence the team would be desperate and eager to score some points. Playing against an opponent like West Ham United the team would go for a win and would aim at scoring a full three points and anything less than that would be a disappointment.

West Ham United on the other hand come into this tie after they beat a higher ranked Blackburn in a home tie and hence would be confident but their form away from home has not been that great and against a team like Everton that might be exploited.

Prediction: 1-0, Everton win

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