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

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

Arsenal vs Middlesbrough

15/3- Arsenal would be facing the heat now as they get prepared to take on Middlesbrough, though they are on the top spot they would be worried as the second placed team( Manchester United) are just a couple of points behind them and have played a match less as well. Middlesbrough on the other hand are on the 12^th position but they would have a mental advantage as they are the only team in the premiership this season that has defeated Arsenal. In the last match between both the teams Middlesbrough had won with a 2-1 score line while playing at home. However looking at the overall record of the matches played between the sides it is clearly evident that the Gunners have been the dominant force and have managed to win 15 of the 23 matches while 4 matches have been draws. Both the teams have been in decent form as per their standards and hence a good match can be expected. Since Arsenal are the home team they would definitely hold the advantage and with the home crowd behind them they would be expected to make the most of this home tie.

Arsenal come into this match after having drawn their last match against Wigan which was an away tie. Playing at home they have been virtually unbeatable and with Manchester United threatening to take the top spot a victory here would be highly essential. Adebayor has been in fantastic form and his contribution might prove essential in this tie and with 19 goals he is the side’s most prolific scorer.

Middlesbrough on the other hand had a decent start to their campaign this season but have lost some ground in the last few weeks. They have won just 3 of the last 10 matches while lost 3 and the remaining 4 have been draws for them. This match is important is important if they want to end the season in the top half of the table.

Prediction: 3-1, Arsenal win

Wigan vs Arsenal

9/3- Wigan have come way after being in the relegation zone for nearly the entire first half of the season, they have moved up to the 15^th spot and have managed to clear themselves from the relegation zone by 2 points. They have been good while playing at home and in another home encounter they get ready to take on league leaders Arsenal. Arsenal have come back to winning ways as they defeated AC Milan in a Champions League tie last week after they had drawn three matches continuously. The last time both the teams faced each other was earlier this season and Arsenal won playing at home with a 2-0 score line. The overall record between the two sides show a clear dominator as Arsenal have won all the 5 matches played between the two sides and go into this match as favourites. Also on current for they look to be the better side as they have won 6 of the last 10 matches played while the remaining 4 matches ended as draws. Wigan on the other hand have been a mixed bag as they have won 4, lost 4 and drawn the remaining 2 matches in the last 10 encounters.

Wigan come back to home after a creditable draw against Manchester city in an away tie last week and a similar result here would be satisfying as well. In Bent they have a decent striker as well and with 7 goals already this season he can surely score.

Arsenal on the other hand would want to win and create a four point gap between themselves and the second placed Manchester United, they have been leading the league for virtually the entire season and would not like to choke it off in the end.

Prediction: 1-3, Arsenal win

Arsenal vs Aston Villa

1/3- After a draw last week Arsenal would like to capitalise on the 3 point lead they currently hold over rivals Manchester United, while the second placed team travel to take on Fulham, the top spot team would be playing hosts to the visiting 6^th placed Aston Villa team. Arsenal have not lost a single match in the last 10 matches played, in fact they have lost just once this season that too playing away from home and hence it would be difficult for the visitors to challenge them in their own den. The Gunners have a good overall record against Aston Villa and also in the earlier tie during this current season they had defeated Villa 1-2, in an away tie. All these records along with the prominent crowd support might just help to tilt things in favour of the league leaders and a win could possible take them further away from the second placed team and hence give them some more space to relax and regroup.

While the home team get into this tie after a disappointing draw against Birmingham last week their focus would solely be on the upcoming home tie against Aston Villa. Also the form of Adebayor would be crucial to the side’s performance as the menacing striker has already scored 19 goals this season and is looking as threatening as ever but the side would surely miss the services of Van Persie and Rosicky, both out due to injuries. But the home side and the crowd would hope for a full three points of this tie.

Aston Villa on the other hand would want to make it three in a row after two wins in the last two matches and more over strengthen their position for the qualifying spot to next year’s European championships. However the missing Agbonlahor could well be the difference between the two sides.

Prediction: 1-0, Arsenal win

Birmingham city vs Arsenal

23/2- Arsenal have won 8 of the last 10 matches played in the EPL and the remaining two have been draws, they are currently on a winning streak having won their last 4 games and with a record like this they travel to take on the 17^th placed Birmingham this week. Birmingham on the other hand have won just a single match in the last 10 games played and are under serious threat of entering the relegation zone. The last time they won a match was Christmas last year but then on it has been a series of losses and draws. Birmingham get into this match after two consecutive draws in the last two matches, one being at home while the other playing away from home. Earlier this season when both the teams clashed the match ended in a draw and Birmingham would be happy if they could repeat the same result playing at home. The overall record would also make the visitors the favourites as they have won 6 of the 9 matches played between the sides in the last 15 years while there have been 2 draws.

Arsenal are sitting pretty on the top of the points table and they would be looking to extend their 5 point advantage they have over the closest rivals Manchester United to eight points after this away encounter. In Adebayor and Fabregas the side has the deadliest of combination and can break apart the defence of any opposition, the fans would be hoping to see their team exerting pressure on Manchester United by gaining an 8 point lead over them.

Birmingham City on the other hand are out of the relegation zone just on goal difference and they would at least like a point out of this tie against the leaders while Arsenal would not want to give a single bit at this point of the competition. The match promises to be an interesting one in any case.

Prediction: 1-3, Arsenal win

Manchester City vs Arsenal

2/2- Manchester City have played well this season but all of a sudden things seem to be changing for the team as they have managed just 2 wins in the last 10 matches and the last 3 matches have just generated a couple of points courtesy of draws against Derby and West Ham United, two of the most struggling teams in the premiership this season, they prepare to take on the second placed Arsenal at home this week end. Arsenal would be travelling to Manchester with two back to back victories as well as a 1-0 victory over the same side earlier this season when City were playing quite well. While Arsenal is fighting for the championship at the top City are trying to maintain the chance of qualifying for the European championships next year. The fact that would dominate the match is that City have not lost a single match at home and if Arsenal cannot win they might lose out to Manchester United if the latter manage to win.
Arsenal would be hoping to see that the form of key players is intact; Adebayor is a force at the front. Arsenal demolished Newcastle playing at home last week and with 16 and 7 goals the combination of Adebayor and Fabregas would be threatening to score. Rosicky might miss the match due to the hamstring and Arsenal might miss his contribution in the mid field. They would like to make it 3 wins in a row and a win against Manchester City would also do a world of good to their confidence as well.
Manchester City on the other hand would not like their 100% non loss record at home to be spoilt and the home fans would expect Blumer and Bianchi to fire.
Prediction: 1-2, Arsenal win

Arsenal vs Newcastle

29/1- Arsenal are on the road to retain the lost top spot in the premiership points table. They are second just on the goal difference, they would be hoping to put up good performances and would like to pound on any mistake that Man U make at the top of the table. As they prepare for this week’s home tie against Newcastle their eyes would be fixed on the next day’s tie between Man U and Portsmouth. Arsenal get into this match after a victory last week in an away tie last week when they thrashed Fulham 0-3. The Gunners would be a confident unit and would be looking at a big margin victory at home so that they can start catching up on Man U in that aspect as well. The difference between the two sides on the top of the table is just 6 goals and it all could change in a matter of 3 matches as well.Arsenal would be looking at a strong home support and the eyes would be glued on the phenomenal Adebayor, the striker as take his goal scoring tally to 15 and is in solid touch and his pairing with the young and talented Fabregas has proved to be the power source for the Gunners this season. Rosicky and Van Persie are the other two in form players and the home team would not be satisfied in anything less than 3 points from this match.Newcastle come into this match after a home draw against Bolton and they would have a highly cautious approach as they were thrashed 6-0 while their last away tie at Man U. This is one of the worst seasons for the team and though it might not be relegated a lot of pride needs to be installed into the side and they would be hoping for a better show next season. Prediction: 3-0, Arsenal win

Fulham vs Arsenal

19/1- The performance against Birmingham last week cost Arsenal their leadership and they would want it back as well. They were held up by Birmingham for a 1-1 draw and now they stand at par with Manchester United on top of the table but are placed second due to their inferior goal difference. Now, they move away from home and the match against Fulham would be a tester as they would try to gain all the 3 points and if possible the position at the top as well. Fulham on the other hand are not even half as good as they looked last season and have found them in the relegation zone, struggling at the 19^th place. Their last week’s performance was not something they would like to remember as they lost 2-1 in an away tie to West Ham. They are only above Derby and lie 5 points below 18^th placed Sunderland.

Arsene Wenger would be confident that his side would not lose against Fulham but the problem for him would be that they should not lose out on the points if the match is drawn as that is what cost them the lead. Adebayor has been their most lethal weapon this season and has netted 14 times already, he along with the young Fabregas have formed a great combination for Arsenal upfront. The only thing that Arsenal need to ensure is that they win by a good margin  so that their overall goal difference can improve and they can probably edge out Man U on that factor if not on points.

Fulham on the other hand would have to struggle their way through even though they would have the crowd things on the field would be different, especially as the Gunners would be in an unforgiving mood.

Prediction: 0-4, Arsenal win

Arsenal vs Birmingham

12/1- The Gunners are on an all time high and are playing some extensively competitive football this season. The team has looked focused and that is what has made them the top team in the English Premier League this season. It is on the top slot and would be playing hosts to the 16^th placed Birmingham. Arsenal has looked in the dominant best in the past five matches and the results show that they won 4 while just one was drawn. They would go into this home encounter with high ounces of confidence especially after their convincing 2-0 home win against West Ham last week. They would be happy with the fact that they have built a 2 point gap between themselves and the second placed Man U. Birmingham on the other hand have just won 1 of their last 5 matches which tells their form and story this season. Their last match against Man U was a lost affair but Birmingham managed to keep some pride in a 1-0 defeat.

The home supporters would be hoping to see their team magic once again with Abedayor and Fabregas combining exceedingly well at the front side the Gunners always threaten to score a goal. There have also been rumours that the young Luke Freeman from a division one club is being looked upon by the authorities of the club. Arsene Wenger would like to see his troop commanding and marching out victoriously. Anything less than 3 points would be a huge loss to the club.

Birmingham on the other hand looks to be a side that is depleted and would be looking for some motivation. Kapo has been their most relied goal scoring source and the travelling fans would be hoping that he or any one of the team can at least provide a point from the game.

Prediction: 3-1, Arsenal win

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