Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Score Prediction Newcastle United vs Manchester United

Score Prediction Newcastle United vs Manchester United

Preview:
Newcastle host Manchester United on Wednesday with both sides hoping to bounce back from bad losses.
Alan Pardew's men could have climbed to sixth with a win over Liverpool but they succumbed to a 3-1 defeat at Anfield last start, while the Red Devils were stunned 3-2 by Blackburn at Old Trafford in the biggest upset of the season.
United's slip-up against Rovers was not punished by rivals Manchester City - who lost to Sunderland on Sunday - meaning Sir Alex Ferguson's men can still go top of the table if they avoid defeat against the Magpies.
Newcastle, however, will be keen to return to winning ways, having the solitary victory in theirpast eight - and that came against bottom side Bolton.
Wednesday's hosts will be also keen to attack the United goal, following a puzzling performancefrom Manchester custodian Davidde Gea against Blackburn, shipping three goals.
Newcastle's main avenue to that goal is Demba Ba, who has 14 goals to his name in the Premier League, to be second in the Golden Boot race behind Arsenal's Robin van Persie.
Ba almost made it 15 with a delightful touch against Liverpool- his effort was cleared off the line - but it is clear the Senegaleseneeds to fire if Newcastle are to gain a result.
United will regain the services of top scorer Wayne Rooney (13 goals), after the Englishman served a one-game suspension inflicted by Ferguson after he found the striker - along with team-mates Jonny Evans and Darron Gibson - breached team rules.
Rooney's ban allowed Dimitar Berbatov another chance to start for United, and his brace against Blackburn saw him bring his recent tally to six goals in three games to finish 2011 in a flurry.
United are still without Evans, RioFerdinand, Ashley Young, Darren Fletcher, Chris Smalling, Nemanja Vidic, Fabio, Michael Owen, Tom Cleverley and Bebe due to injury.
Newcastle will be missing Nile Ranger, Peter Lovenkrands, Danny Guthrie, Steven Taylor and Sylvain Marveaux.
Pardew will be hoping his side can at least replicate their form from their previous two league clashes with United, which both ended in draws, including their 1-1 stalemate at Old Trafford in November. (soccerway)

Odds: 3/4 : 0
Recommended: Manchester United
Score Prediction: 1-2

Score Prediction Everton vs Bolton Wanderers

Score Prediction Everton vs Bolton Wanderers

Preview:
Everton will be aiming to continue their impressive run of form with a win at home to struggling Bolton on Wednesday.
David Moyes' men are struggling to score goals, but their ability to restrict their opposition has beenvital in a four-match unbeaten run in the English Premier League.
Everton's 19 goals is the lowest tally of any top-10 side, and their top scorers - Leighton Baines, Leon Osman and Apostolos Vellios - have netted just three times.
But they will be expected to extend their unbeaten run to fivematches when Owen Coyle's menvisit Goodison Park.
Coyle is under pressure to keep his job with his team anchored to the bottom of the Premier League.
The clash with Everton is vital for both Bolton and Coyle ahead of three tough outings.
They meet Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal to finish January, although positive resultscould kick-start their battle to avoid relegation.
Croatian striker Ivan Klasnic has been a rare shining light for Bolton, finding the net seven times and providing four assists.
The problem has been in defence, having conceded 42 times in 19 league games - a record worse only than Blackburn's 43.
But Bolton's weak defence comesup against a side struggling in the attacking third.
Nigerian Victor Anichebe came on to score an 87th-minute winner against West Bromwich Albion on Sunday, but Moyes has said he will refrain from rushing the striker back into the starting line-up.
Everton have been leaving it late, with four of their past six league goals coming in the last 10 minutes of matches.
Royston Drenthe, who has assisted five goals this season, may also be unavailable because of illness, while Marouane Fellaini and Seamus Coleman are likely to miss with abductor and thigh problems respectively.
Bolton have been without their best starting line-up for the majority of the season, with the likes of Stuart Holden, Lee Chung-Yong, Sean Davis and Tyrone Mears missing.
Moyes and his men will be expected to collect three points, while Bolton desperately need a win ahead of a tough run. (soccerway)

Odds: 0 : 1
Recommended: Everton
Score Prediction: 2-0

Monday, January 2, 2012

Score Prediction Wigan Athletic vs Sunderland

Score Prediction Wigan Athletic vs Sunderland

Preview:
Roberto Martinez’ Wigan side are currently enjoying a relativelyinjury-free period, something that is undoubtedly an advantage during the fixture-heavy festive season. Emmerson Boyce will be the Latics’ only absentee. The 32-year-old picked up a hamstring injury at the beginning of November and is likely to return in the coming weeks.
Sunderland are likely to miss Craig Gordon due to his continuing knee problems. Connor Wickham, Michael Turnerand Fraizer Campbell are also recovering from similar issues and are all doubts for Tuesday’s visit to the DW Stadium. (goal)

Odds: 0 : 0
Recommended: Sunderland
Score Prediction: 1-2

Score Prediction Manchester City vs Liverpool

Score Prediction Manchester City vs Liverpool

Preview:
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini should make changes to his team and bring back David Silva following the defeat to Sunderland. Micah Richards was on the bench during that game, and should likely be handed a starting role against the Reds.
Meanwhile, Gael Clichy and JamesMilner are also likely to get the nod ahead of Aleksandar Kolarovand Adam Johnson. Mario Balotelli was thought to have sustained a knock, due to his absence from the squad against the Black Cats. He could come into the fray if his fitness is not in doubt.
Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish could hand skipper Steven Gerrard a start, at the expense ofJay Spearing, in this clash after a strong substitute performance against Newcastle. Likewise, Craig Bellamy may start after getting a brace in the 3-1 win. Luis Suarez should be available as his eight-game ban is pending an appeal and he may start ahead of Andy Carroll. (goal)

Odds: 0 : 1/2
Recommended: Manchester City
Score Prediction: 2-0

Score Prediction Tottenham Hotspur vs West Bromwich Albion

Score Prediction Tottenham Hotspur vs West Bromwich Albion

Preview:
High flyers Tottenham will welcome West Brom to White Hart Lane without the ever reliable Scott Parker in midfield after he picked up a knee injury, meaning Harry Redknapp is likely to bring in Steven Pienaar for a rare start.
Rafael van der Vaart’s goal against Swansea means Jermain Defoe is likely to be on the benchwhilE Redknapp will likely remain without Aaron Lennon (hamstring), Tom Huddlestone (ankle) and Ledley King (hamstring).
West Brom is likely to be withoutJonas Olsson after the Swede picked up a knock against Everton, so Craig Dawson, who started the last game at left-back, is likely to partner Gareth McCauley in the heart of defense.
Chris Brunt picked up an injury late on against Everton so Somen Tchoyi is expected to playleft-midfield. (goal)

Odds: 0 : 11/4
Recommended: West Bromwich Albion
Score Prediction: 2-1