Verdict: 2-2

Manchester City v. Liverpool

This is another really good game in prospect. Manchester City now have a brilliant team. Everyone was fearful after that game against Portsmouth. However the team were brought back down to Earth losing away 2-1 to Wigan.

Liverpool have had a solid start to the season, but the main issue is dropping too many silly points. Drawing 0-0 against teams like Stoke simply can happen if Liverpool want to win the title.

This match will tell us a lot about the state of these two teams at the moment. At home I think Manchester City can win this game.

Verdict: 2-1

Portsmouth v. Stoke

Portsmouth had a very bad time losing 6-0 to Man City and 4-0 to Chelsea but they have recovered. They beat Spurs 2-0 comfortably and got through to the group stages of the UEFA Cup. However they were taken to extra time, and don’t have a long rest till the next game so that could be an issue.

Fratton Park is normally a tough place to get a result, but as Pompey are a bit tired Stoke have a chance to nick a result.

Verdict: 1-1

Tottenham v. Hull City

Spurs are enduring a really difficult period at the moment. They have signed a lot of players and they just aren’t gelling. At least getting through to the UEFA Cup group stages will lift their spirits. The team is strong on paper and they just need one strong result and they will recover.

Hull have made a great start and beating Arsenal was a big surprise to everyone. They definitely have a shot at the top 10. The main thing is they have been brought back down to Earth and concentrate on getting the same result against Tottenham.

I think this will end up level, which won’t suit Spurs at all. They just need three points fast.

Verdict: 1-1

Everton v. Newcastle

Both these teams face troubled times. Everton’s performances have slipped recently. At the back they are weak. Alan Stubbs and Lee Carsley both haven’t been replaced. At least David Moyes has appeared to commit his future to the club.

They are not in as big a mess as Newcastle though. Fans aren’t happy with Joe Kinnear, who in turn has shouted back at the media.

Everton were knocked out of the UEFA Cup this week but they have home advantage and their team is far more stable than Newcastle.

Verdict: 2-0

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