10 Things To Expect from This Week's Premier League Fixtures

Daniel Puselj by Contributor Written on September 11, 2009

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STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29:  Dave Kitson of Stoke celebrates scoring their first goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Stoke City and Sunderland at Britannia Stadium on August 29, 2009 in Stoke on Trent, England.  (Photo by Christ
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And the Premier League is back after the World Cup Qualifying rounds. So far we have found out from this week that England, Brazil, Ghana, Spain, Paraguay, South and North Korea, Japan, Australia, Netherlands and South Africa have all qualified for the World Cup next year.

But now its back to the clubs for the respective players and the serious battle can begin. Today, I will look at what can be expected from this week's Premier League fixtures.

PS. This is pretty much my prediction with a bit of humor ;)

10. Paul Hart nearly gets sacked.

PORTSMOUTH, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25:  Manager Paul Hart of Portsmouth looks on prior to the Carling Cup second round match between Portsmouth and Hereford United at Fratton Park on August 25, 2009 in Portsmouth, England.  (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

And Portsmouth finally get their point. Bolton grab the early lead through Elmander who finally scores a goal only for Portsmouth's Younes Kaboul to grab a last minute goal in injury time to save the blushes of Portsmouth who were out played for most of the match.

9. Birmingham humiliate Aston Villa

SOUTHAMPTON, UNITED KINGDOM - AUGUST 25: Christian Benitez of Birmingham City in action during the Carling Cup second round match between Southampton and Birmingham City at The St Mary's Stadium on August 25, 2009 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Tom Du

It will be a bad day for the Villians as their team will lose to arch rivals Birmingham.

Aston Villa's back line will be at fault for the first goal with the marking having all gone wrong, their second will come after Habib Beye fouls James McFadden in the box resulting in a penalty to Birmingham who score and last but not least Curtis Davies scores an own goal to top it all off.

8. Craven Cottage becomes Flatten Cottage

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 23:  The Chelsea and Fulham teams walk out onto the pitch ahead of the Barclays Premier League match between Fulham and Chelsea at Craven Cottage on August 23, 2009 in London, England.  (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images)

Everton's game between Fulham is called off after a freak mini tornado damages Craven Cottage. An official statement is released about the incidence revealing that Fulham Football Club will be moving stadium for the time being and apologize to fans because it is at Stamford Bridge. Oh Happy Days.

7. Predicted most boring match becomes most entertaining.

BLACKBURN, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29:  David Dunn of Blackburn during the Barclays Premier League match between Blackburn Rovers and West Ham United at Ewood Park on August 29, 2009 in Blackburn, England.  (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

In what could be said as what should have been the most boring match to watch in the Premier League in this round of fixtures. It starts with a bang when Vince Grella finds some space and bangs in a driving shot that beats the Wolves keeper.

In the second half though the match opens up and the goals keep coming with Keogh finding the net twice to give Wolves the lead and three minutes before full time, again Vince Grella finds some space and smacks in a great shot past the Wolves keeper.

In the end the teams share the points but a crazy Blackburn fan invades the pitch in smacks the Wolves keeper in the face and he does a 'Dida'.

6. And Burnley's run continues

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29:  Brian Jensen of Burnley directs his defence during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Burnley at Stamford Bridge on August 29, 2009 in London, England.  (Photo by Phil Cole/Getty Images)

Despite losing to Chelsea last round Burnley bounce back to get all three points against an out of sorts Liverpool side. Brian Jensen is the hero for Burnley who escape Anfield with an unlikely 1-0 win.

New boy David Nugent gets the winner half way through the second half from a shot that deflected off Glen Johnson. Liverpool had a last gasp penalty but Stevie Gerrard couldn't handle the pressure and hits over the cross bar.

5. Sunderland bore to a draw.

STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29:  Manager Steve Bruce of Sunderland shouts at his players during the Barclays Premier League match between Stoke City and Sunderland at Britannia Stadium on August 29, 2009 in Stoke on Trent, England.  (Photo by Christo

In what could have been a great spectacle by Bruce's men, turns out to be a horrible and boring match to watch. In a match that lacked everything really, Sunderland and Hull just lose the plot and forget how to play football.

Sunderland fans start to pour out with half an hour to go. A sad day when your fans exit a stadium half an hour before a game is over.

4. Zola zooms to victory

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 25: Manager of West Ham United Gianfranco Zola smiles during the Barclays Premier League match between West Ham United and Chelsea at Upton Park on April 25, 2009 in London, England.  (Photo by Hamish Blair/Getty Images)

West Ham and Gianfranco Zola enjoy a great day out as his team unite to defeat a skillfull Wigan team. The goals just didn't dry up throughout the game as long distance shots were the only way West Ham could get in and which they did to get their 3-1 win.

Wigan's trickery helped them get one goal back but it was to little too late for them as West Ham pick up all three points.

3. Dave Kitson scores Stoke's winner again. OMG

STOKE, ENGLAND - AUGUST 07:  Dave Kitson scores the opening goal for Stoke City from the penalty spot during the pre season friendly match between Stoke City and Valladolid at the Britannia Stadium on August 7, 2009 in Stoke, England.  (Photo by Michael R

In what should have been a stroll in the park for Chelsea, turns out to be a rough ride for them instead. Stoke just didn't allow Chelsea to play their game and eventually Stoke's Dave Kitson scores a marvelous chip in a counter attacking move for Stoke on about 55 minutes.

From then on in Chelsea dominated the match but could not get their goal. Bad Luck Ancelotti.

2. Manchester City and Arsenal don't fail to deliver

BARCELONA, SPAIN - AUGUST 19:  Martin Petrov (R) of Manchester City celebrates his goal with his teammate Stephen Ireland during the Joan Gamper Trophy match between Barcelona and Manchester City at the Camp Nou Stadium on August 19, 2009 in Barcelona, Sp

In what was a great spectacle for the neutral Arsenal surrendered their two goal lead only to gain it back and lose it again. Arsenal's Russian Maradona stole the show for Arsenal as did Ireland's Stephan Ireland for Manchester City who each grabbed a brace.

Both defences looked shakey as Kolo Toure and Emmanuel Adebayor faced their former team mates. But nonetheless, it was entertaining.

1. Tottenham continue their dream run.

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 8: Niko Kranjcar during the Croatia Training session at Wembley Stadium on September 8, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Niko Kranjcar fills the void left by Luka Modric pretty well as Tottenham defeat a great Manchester United team. The football was played at a fast pace with plenty of free flowing passage and plenty of shots on target but in the end Tottenham's one goal does it for them.

Niko Kranjcar sets up Jermaine Defoe who cooley places it past Ben Foster.

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