Premiership Predictions: Round 14

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Witness agooner's (from GoonerTV [ http://www.justin.tv/agooner ] Premiership Predictions for Round 14 of the 2008/2009 English Premier League season. I will only predict a win lose or draw - I'm no where good enough to predict the final scoreline ;-)

Chelsea vs Newcastle United - Stamford Bridge
I fully expect Chelsea to expand their four game winning streak and get full points at home against a Newcastle team that has not recorded a win away from home so far this season.

Liverpool vs Fulham - Anfield
Although both teams are on a two game winning streak, lets see...Liverpool at home. No brainer. Liverpool have won twice as many games this season as Fulham. Liverpool it is then.

Manchester City vs Arsenal  - City of Mcr. Stadium
Can City turn things around at home against a self-imploding Arsenal? Make what you want about Arsenal's form against Villa, but City are sporadic at home this season.  Historically speaking, Arsenal have won eight out of the last nine matches at City, who have lost more matches and dropped more points to Arsenal than to any other club in the Premier League. Gunners to win.

Middlesbrough vs Bolton Wanderers - The Riverside Stadium
Bolton are coming off a home defeat to Liverpool, while Middlesborough managed a draw against a big, strong Everton side. I expect Middlesbrough to build upon that game and defeat the physical presence of Bolton on their home turf.

Portsmouth vs Hull City - Fratton Park
I expect Pompey to respond to Tony Adams geeing them up for a home match against Hull. Adams realizes the importance of this match against a club three points ahead of them in the standings. Hulls recent form make them ripe for the pickings.

Stoke City vs West Bromwich Albion - Britannia Stadium
The meeting between two promoted clubs sees a Stoke side licking their wounds after a Manchester United thrashing, while WBA try to lift themselves up off the bottom of the table. All of Stoke's wins have come at home so far this season, while WBA have only managed 2 goals on the road at this point in the season. Stoke to rebound and put a smile back on the face of their fans with a home win.

Aston Villa vs Manchester United - Villa Park
Despite the kind words directed towards Villa by Sir Alex after their defeat of Arsenal at home, I fully expect Manchester United to put the pressure on Chelsea and Liverpool via an away win.  Villa have lost more matches and dropped more points and conceded more goals to Manchester United than to any other club in the Barclays Premier League. Enough said.

Tottenham Hotspur vs Blackburn Rovers - White Hart Lane
The Redknapp revival continues. Rovers have not won a game in their last 6 matches. Time for Spurs the leapfrog their bottom table counterparts and try and march up the table again. Spurs to win, but only just.

Sunderland vs West Ham United - Stadium of Light
In similar fashion, WestHam have not won a game in their last seven outings. Sunderland are coming off a win against Blackburn, and Roy Keane will be motivated to get his team on the right path. Sunderland to record a home win.

Wigan Athletic vs Everton - JJB Stadium
The Monday fixture features Wigan hosting Everton. Everton are currently on a good unbeaten run, while Wigan are not exactly impressive at home this season. The last time Wigan beat Everton was back in 2005. Too much of Wigan's firepower is out due to injury. Nevertheless, this is my chance to pick a draw for this round, so there it be; 1 point each.

There you have it!