BPL Week 3 Score Predictions
West Ham United v Fulham (K.O Saturday 12:45pm)
Prediction: 2-0
Key Players: Andy Carroll (West Ham United) Dimitar Berbatov (Fulham)
Both teams go into the game having made a bargain marquee signing. Andy Carroll will suit the Hammers style of play and will look forward to partnering his pal Kevin Nolan up-front. The pair were a terrific duo for Newcastle in their return to the Premiership.
United lost £25million on Berbatov who still has football left in him. Martin Jol has done some great business bringing in the classy Bulgarian and his experience will be vital for a team who have just lost their two best players in Dembele and Dempsey. Without them two running the show, Fulham will struggle.
Swansea City v Sunderland (K.O Saturday 15.00pm)
Prediction: 1-1
Key Players: Michu (Swansea City) Adam Johnson (Sunderland)
Swansea have started this season like a rocket. With 8 goals in two games, largely down to their new signing Michu, the Swans look ready to push for a top 10 finish this year. Star player Scott Sinclair may have finally completed his move to City, but Laudrup has brought in a more than able replacement in Pablo Hernandez from Valencia.
Adam Johnson will make his Sunderland league debut this afternoon after impressing in Sunderland's cup win against Morecambe. Himself and McLean will be two of the strongest wingers in the league this year and will provide Fletcher with some excellent service.
Tottenham Hotspur v Norwich City (K.O Saturday 15.00pm)
Prediction: 3-0
Key Players: Gareth Bale (Tottenham Hotspur) Robert Snodgrass (Norwich City)
Spurs were counting on a productive transfer window to counteract the departures of Luka Modric and Rafael Van der Vaart. Unfortunately for them, it didn't happen and the sensational move for Joao Moutinho collapsed at the final minute. Did Villas Boas then panic and put in a last minute bid for Dempsey? I think so.
However, Dempsey will still be a great player for Spurs but he doesn't match Boas' playing style; that's why it looks to be a panic buy. As for Norwich, they improved on their dismal performance against Fulham with a 1-1 draw to QPR, but they still look weak and Spurs should win fairly easily.
West Bromwich Albion v Everton (K.O Saturday 15.00pm)
Prediction: 2-2
Key Players: James Morrison (West Bromwich Albion) Marouane Fellaini (Everton)
The two in-form sides of the season so far will go head to head in what should be a mouth-watering clash. West Brom's last home performance saw them thrash Liverpool 3-0 and they will hope to do the same to their rivals today. 4 points from Liverpool and Spurs was unthinkable for the Baggies at the start of the season. Can they make it 7 from 3?
Everton's Marouane Fellaini has bagged 2 in 2 and is already putting himself forward for player of the month. Moyes continued his tradition of buying great players for nothing in this window, adding Belgian stars Kevin Mirallas and Odjidja-Ofoe. This will be a tight game, but I expect there to be goals.
Wigan Athletic v Stoke City (K.O Saturday 15.00pm)
Prediction: 1-0
Key Players: Arouna Kone (Wigan Athletic) Charlie Adam (Stoke City)
Wigan continue to defy the odds and pulled off a great win away to Southampton last week. Everyone's favourites to go down are the masters of surprise and I expect them to beat Stoke today. Arouna Kone showed his finishing ability last week and I think he'll bag for them today.
Stoke have added another gritty midfielder to their ranks with Liverpool flop Charlie Adam. He may be creative, but he also has one of the worst fouling records in the Premier League. Wigan's determination combined with Stoke's hapless away form should see the Latic's recording another win today.
Manchester City v Queens Park Rangers (K.O Saturday 17.30pm)
Prediction: 3-0
Key Players: Carlos Tevez (Manchester City) Esteban Granero (Queens Park Rangers)
We all know what happened in this tie last year but City fans will be hoping the win comes in less dramatic fashion this evening. City have started the season sluggishly and their draw last week was pretty much given to them by Martin Skrtel. Some great business has been done in the window with Javi Garcia, Scott Sinclair, Nastasic and Maicon all joining the Champions. Only Sinclair has the opportunity to make his debut.
QPR look dreadful at the moment, so it's a good job they spent well in the window. Granero, M'Bia and Cesar are tremendous signings for the R's and will save them from relegation this year. Only Granero has the chance to stop City today, but it should be a comfortable victory for the Blues.
See my full match preview http://dembe-mcfc.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/manchester-city-v-queens-park-rangers.html
Liverpool v Arsenal (K.O Sunday 13.30pm)
Prediction: 2-1
Key Players: Joe Allen (Liverpool) Santi Cazorla (Arsenal)
Both teams are yet to win this season; Arsenal are yet to score. It has been a bleak opening for both clubs who are hoping to battle for Champion's League places this season. Liverpool will take some encouragement from their draw against Manchester City, feeling they could have won. Luis Suarez looks to have regained some form and last weeks man of the match Joe Allen will hope to add to his belting form.
Wenger will be extremely disappointed at his sides showing against Stoke last week. Cazorla looks to be their only spark with Podolski and Giroud misfiring up-front. Stoke was their break and they didn't take the chance. The Anfield atmosphere should prove too much for them again on Sunday.
Newcastle United v Aston Villa (K.O Sunday 16.00pm)
Prediction: 4-0
Key Players: Hatem Ben Arfa (Newcastle United) Darren Bent (Aston Villa)
Newcastle look to have been brought back down to earth following last seasons remarkable form. Chelsea never looked threatened and won comfortably. However, Newcastle will still be a prominent force this year, but I expect them to finish a little lower in 7th. Cisse and Ba ran the show last year, supplying Newcastle fans with a variety of weird and wonderful goals. This year it is the turn of Hatem Ben Arfa. His dribbling ability, pace and flair will be a great weapon for the Toon Army this year.
Lambert's arrival has (so far) failed to vitalise Aston Villa. Their main man Darren Bent is misfiring and probably regretting his decision to leave the North East. A lack of business in the transfer market make things look even worse for the Brummies and it could be a thrashing for them on Sunday.
Southampton v Manchester united (K.O Sunday 16.00pm)
Prediction: 0-2
Key Players: Adam Lallana (Southampton) Shinji Kagawa (Manchester United)
The Saint's will be relying on their home form to keep them up this year, so they can't afford to be losing to the likes of Wigan at St.Mary's. Their promising performance against Premier League Champions Man City should have propelled them into a great performance in front of their home fans, but it wasn't to be. New signing Gaston Ramirez from Bologna is a real coup and I expect him to be one of the stars of this years campaign. He won't start tomorrow.
Robin Van Persie's wonder-strike on his debut will give United fans confidence following Wayne Rooney's leg injury. However, they'll be concerned about last weeks performance and the ease with which Fulham got back into the game. Kagawa looks to be pulling the strings for the Reds and they should win on Sunday.
Prediction: 2-0
Key Players: Andy Carroll (West Ham United) Dimitar Berbatov (Fulham)
Both teams go into the game having made a bargain marquee signing. Andy Carroll will suit the Hammers style of play and will look forward to partnering his pal Kevin Nolan up-front. The pair were a terrific duo for Newcastle in their return to the Premiership.
United lost £25million on Berbatov who still has football left in him. Martin Jol has done some great business bringing in the classy Bulgarian and his experience will be vital for a team who have just lost their two best players in Dembele and Dempsey. Without them two running the show, Fulham will struggle.
Swansea City v Sunderland (K.O Saturday 15.00pm)
Prediction: 1-1
Key Players: Michu (Swansea City) Adam Johnson (Sunderland)
Swansea have started this season like a rocket. With 8 goals in two games, largely down to their new signing Michu, the Swans look ready to push for a top 10 finish this year. Star player Scott Sinclair may have finally completed his move to City, but Laudrup has brought in a more than able replacement in Pablo Hernandez from Valencia.
Adam Johnson will make his Sunderland league debut this afternoon after impressing in Sunderland's cup win against Morecambe. Himself and McLean will be two of the strongest wingers in the league this year and will provide Fletcher with some excellent service.
Tottenham Hotspur v Norwich City (K.O Saturday 15.00pm)
Prediction: 3-0
Key Players: Gareth Bale (Tottenham Hotspur) Robert Snodgrass (Norwich City)
Spurs were counting on a productive transfer window to counteract the departures of Luka Modric and Rafael Van der Vaart. Unfortunately for them, it didn't happen and the sensational move for Joao Moutinho collapsed at the final minute. Did Villas Boas then panic and put in a last minute bid for Dempsey? I think so.
However, Dempsey will still be a great player for Spurs but he doesn't match Boas' playing style; that's why it looks to be a panic buy. As for Norwich, they improved on their dismal performance against Fulham with a 1-1 draw to QPR, but they still look weak and Spurs should win fairly easily.
West Bromwich Albion v Everton (K.O Saturday 15.00pm)
Prediction: 2-2
Key Players: James Morrison (West Bromwich Albion) Marouane Fellaini (Everton)
The two in-form sides of the season so far will go head to head in what should be a mouth-watering clash. West Brom's last home performance saw them thrash Liverpool 3-0 and they will hope to do the same to their rivals today. 4 points from Liverpool and Spurs was unthinkable for the Baggies at the start of the season. Can they make it 7 from 3?
Everton's Marouane Fellaini has bagged 2 in 2 and is already putting himself forward for player of the month. Moyes continued his tradition of buying great players for nothing in this window, adding Belgian stars Kevin Mirallas and Odjidja-Ofoe. This will be a tight game, but I expect there to be goals.
Wigan Athletic v Stoke City (K.O Saturday 15.00pm)
Prediction: 1-0
Key Players: Arouna Kone (Wigan Athletic) Charlie Adam (Stoke City)
Wigan continue to defy the odds and pulled off a great win away to Southampton last week. Everyone's favourites to go down are the masters of surprise and I expect them to beat Stoke today. Arouna Kone showed his finishing ability last week and I think he'll bag for them today.
Stoke have added another gritty midfielder to their ranks with Liverpool flop Charlie Adam. He may be creative, but he also has one of the worst fouling records in the Premier League. Wigan's determination combined with Stoke's hapless away form should see the Latic's recording another win today.
Manchester City v Queens Park Rangers (K.O Saturday 17.30pm)
Prediction: 3-0
Key Players: Carlos Tevez (Manchester City) Esteban Granero (Queens Park Rangers)
We all know what happened in this tie last year but City fans will be hoping the win comes in less dramatic fashion this evening. City have started the season sluggishly and their draw last week was pretty much given to them by Martin Skrtel. Some great business has been done in the window with Javi Garcia, Scott Sinclair, Nastasic and Maicon all joining the Champions. Only Sinclair has the opportunity to make his debut.
QPR look dreadful at the moment, so it's a good job they spent well in the window. Granero, M'Bia and Cesar are tremendous signings for the R's and will save them from relegation this year. Only Granero has the chance to stop City today, but it should be a comfortable victory for the Blues.
See my full match preview http://dembe-mcfc.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/manchester-city-v-queens-park-rangers.html
Liverpool v Arsenal (K.O Sunday 13.30pm)
Prediction: 2-1
Key Players: Joe Allen (Liverpool) Santi Cazorla (Arsenal)
Both teams are yet to win this season; Arsenal are yet to score. It has been a bleak opening for both clubs who are hoping to battle for Champion's League places this season. Liverpool will take some encouragement from their draw against Manchester City, feeling they could have won. Luis Suarez looks to have regained some form and last weeks man of the match Joe Allen will hope to add to his belting form.
Wenger will be extremely disappointed at his sides showing against Stoke last week. Cazorla looks to be their only spark with Podolski and Giroud misfiring up-front. Stoke was their break and they didn't take the chance. The Anfield atmosphere should prove too much for them again on Sunday.
Newcastle United v Aston Villa (K.O Sunday 16.00pm)
Prediction: 4-0
Key Players: Hatem Ben Arfa (Newcastle United) Darren Bent (Aston Villa)
Newcastle look to have been brought back down to earth following last seasons remarkable form. Chelsea never looked threatened and won comfortably. However, Newcastle will still be a prominent force this year, but I expect them to finish a little lower in 7th. Cisse and Ba ran the show last year, supplying Newcastle fans with a variety of weird and wonderful goals. This year it is the turn of Hatem Ben Arfa. His dribbling ability, pace and flair will be a great weapon for the Toon Army this year.
Lambert's arrival has (so far) failed to vitalise Aston Villa. Their main man Darren Bent is misfiring and probably regretting his decision to leave the North East. A lack of business in the transfer market make things look even worse for the Brummies and it could be a thrashing for them on Sunday.
Southampton v Manchester united (K.O Sunday 16.00pm)
Prediction: 0-2
Key Players: Adam Lallana (Southampton) Shinji Kagawa (Manchester United)
The Saint's will be relying on their home form to keep them up this year, so they can't afford to be losing to the likes of Wigan at St.Mary's. Their promising performance against Premier League Champions Man City should have propelled them into a great performance in front of their home fans, but it wasn't to be. New signing Gaston Ramirez from Bologna is a real coup and I expect him to be one of the stars of this years campaign. He won't start tomorrow.
Robin Van Persie's wonder-strike on his debut will give United fans confidence following Wayne Rooney's leg injury. However, they'll be concerned about last weeks performance and the ease with which Fulham got back into the game. Kagawa looks to be pulling the strings for the Reds and they should win on Sunday.
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