A view on the weekend's action

Here is my view on the weekends action a day earlier than normal.

Everton v Man Utd

This game has occurred near the later stages of the season in recent years and Utd haven't been as successful as they would have liked in 08/09 they drew 1-1 and last season they lost 3-1. So not really a happy hunting ground. But as I said those games were in the last part of the season, when Everton were finishing strong. Now that they are playing at the start of the season it might be different. Let's face it Everton's start hasn't been good and that will not make them high on confidence. Man Utd on the other hand have started pretty well, not 100% but still pretty good, and are in 3rd place beaten to 2nd by Arsenal because of the 6 they scored against Blackpool. Who knows, when Utd play Blackpool they might score 7. So basically Utd are on a high and will be tough to beat. I will say Utd based on form alone but if Everton keep playing like they do against Utd then Who knows Chris might have a smile on his face by Sunday.

Arsenal V Bolton

Arsenal will be without Walcott for this game which is a real shame cause he was playing so well and was a joy to watch, obviously if you support Bolton its not a shame and more of a relief. As many of you probably Know he got injured playing for England and will be out for 6 weeks. Van persie is also out till october. So Arsenal come into this game missing 2 stars. I would expect Wenger to put Denilson in for walcott and play Fabregas behind the front 2. As for Bolton confidence will be on a high after coming back from 2 goals down with ten me 2 a fortnight ago. They sit 5th probably their best start after 3 games in a long time. I would expect Arsenal to win because they are at home and rarely slip up at home. Though Bolton will certainly make it a challenge and will do whatever they can to stop them.

Fulham v Wolves

I think this will be a alright game with one or to pieces of drama or excellence. Wolves have started well for only their 2nd season in the prem an have saved points from Everton away and won at home to Stoke. So that is alright. Fulham have made a steady start with 3 draws but they have proved no lead is safe untill the final whistle blows after scoring late on twice. First against Man Utd and then the following week at Blackpool. I'll say Wolves on the way they have played this season. But if Fulham can keep the deficit at 1 then I would put money one them rescuing something late on.

Man City v Blackburn

City haven't started the way the way their football suggests they should have. They have got 4 points and have failed to put teams like Sunderland away after bossing the game then conceding a late goal. Black burn have started even worse they won their first game at home to Everton but then lost to Birmingham after taking the lead and then lost to Arsenal having pulled it back. I will say City cause of home advantage and that lots of players have had a good international break.

Newcastle v Blackpool

Newcastle for me. They have started very well only losing to Man Utd away which lots of teams fail to come away with anything. Blackpool have proved they can score goals but have failed to defend. They were poor against Arsenal and conceded a late goal against Fulham. Now you could argue that Arsenal were superb on the day and that they could of been undefendable. But they need to hang on to leads at home if they want to stay up. I'm sorry Blackpool fans but I don't think that you would be able to defeat Newcastle on their own turf.

WBA v Tottenham

I think Tottenham will edge this one. They will be without Defoe though because he has been ruled out for a few months. New signings Van der Vaart and William Gallas might make their debuts and Modric is fit again. WBA don't for me have the talent to defeat an in form Tottenham side.

West Ham v Chelsea

After the start that both teams have made Chelsea should win this one as they have won all their other games. West Ham have played three and lost three and sit rock bottom of the table. Upton Park isn't particularly a fortress either so I will say another high scoring game for Chelsea.

Wigan v Sunderland

Draw for me. Wigan will be boosted after beating Spurs at White Hart Lane because last season they got hammered 9-1. Sunderland are coming off the back of a narrow win home to Man City so will also be on a high. I don't see much separating these two teams and fear a goalless draw.

Birmingham v Liverpool

Liverpool, as I mentioned to Claire, need to score more goals to get higher up the table. They will definitely need to do that against Birmingham as they are stubborn at home. Birmingham will be disappointed after a fortnight ago they lost a 2-0 lead to a 10 men Bolton side. Liverpool should win this if Gerrard and Torres turn up. It might also be a chance for new signing Konchesky to make his debut but Hodgeson will have to drop one of his defenders for him to do so.

If you comment on this post I may not be able to answer in time before the games kick-off as I'm in Brighton this weekend. I have no idea who they are playing!