EPL Game Week 10

Everton v Manchester United - It is a good time to meet Manchester United but not Everton based strictly on last week's result. SAF (Sir Alex Ferguson) is going through what Wenger went through earlier. The 1-6 mauling was was like a terrier versus  a Rottweiler but United will not just fade away. Sometimes the opposite can happen but it's a bit too soon and Evertonians are no wimps. 2-2.

Chelsea v Arsenal - This is supposed to be a cracker of the weekend. To go down 0-1 to QPR is not funny especially it was a London derby. Then Bosingwa and Drogba got sent off and all hell broke loose. Even John Terry got into trouble. Andre Villa-Boas (AVB) must be biting his nails maybe even Terry's toe nails. While Chelski laboured in vain Arsenal hosted Stoke and had a great  3-1 result. This will be a very interesting game. Torres will be back after completing his 3-game suspension and could be among the scorers. Robbie van Persie (RVP) is also in rich form. 1-1.

Manchester City v Wolves - Wolves showed character coming back twice from the dead to salvage a point against Swansea but City was even better hammering United 6-1. Whether it was 1-0 or 10-0 it was just 3 point but 6-1 was emphatic. An easy 2-0 win for the host. 

Norwich v Blackburn - Norwich was excellent away to Liverpool especially goalkeeper John Ruddy and their left winger Anthony Pilkington. If they could reproduce that resilience and form against Liverpool, they will beat Blackburn. 2-1.

Sunderland v Aston Villa - Sunderland beat Bolton away so was it a mini revival? Hard to say when it is against Bolton nowadays. Aston Villa lost at home to a WBA side that deserved better. Is Villa on the down trend? 2-1.

Swansea v Bolton - If these two teams met in previous seasons there could only be one result. A Bolton win. Swansea took the game to the Wolves at the Molineux and nearly won. Swansea will be a bit bolder at home and that is when Bolton will hit them. 1-2.

Wigan v Fulham - Wigan lost at home to Bolton then lost away to Newcastle by an odd goal while Fulham was outplayed at Craven Cottage by Everton. These are teams that needed the points. 1-1.

WBA v Liverpool - Do not discount WBA. Roy Hodgson would be happy to pull one over. Liverpool wasted too many chances against Norwich. You have to beat the other teams if you want to be champions. Suarez was brilliant but was wasteful. He was Pool's most creative player. Liverpool have to start piling up points now. WBA could surprise but Liverpool should win 0-2.

Tottenham v QPR - If QPR can topple Chelsea 1-0 then Spurs had to be careful. Tottenham is one of the most exciting teams to watch and can play at an incredible pace. Watching Bale, Rafeal van Der Vart, Modric and Aaron Lennon can be exhilirating. EVen if QPR is no easy meat Tottenham should win this London derby 2-1. 

Stoke v Newcastle - There is only one question to ask. Will the Magpies unbeaten streak ends? This must be Newcastle's best start in many years and they are playing with confidence. They scored late to collect another 3 points while Stoke crumbled at the Emirates. Steve Taylor is doubtful and he has been a key player. Can they continue their mean streak and solid defence even with Taylor out? Will Stoke  bounced back after slumbering 1-3 to Arsenal? 1-1.


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