Premier League Preview – 3rd Round of Matches

We are beginning to see what teams are capable of this season, as the fans decide who will struggle this season and who will achieve. Another week has passed and Premier League action will see more entertaining matches this weekend.

Blackburn v Arsenal (12:45 Saturday) – Blackburn has always provided tough tasks for Arsenal in the past, and this match will be no different. Blackburn won this fixture last season 2-1. Arsenal won 6-0 in their last game, and will be confident going into this fixture. However Sam Allardyce’s men will be strong opponents.

Blackpool v Sunderland (3:00 Saturday) – Blackpool will host Fulham in their first ever home Premier League tie. Fulham are undefeated so far this season, whereas Blackpool was brought back down to earth last week following their 4-0 win on the opening day of the season. Both teams will fancy their chances in this fixture, as this should be a close game.

Chelsea v Stoke (3:00 Saturday) –  High-flying Chelsea have won their first two games of the season 6-0, against Wigan and West Brom. Stoke, on the other hand, have lost both of their Premier League games, and this match will certainly be harder. The last fixture between these too, finished 7-0 to the home side, Chelsea. The same could happen again going on current form.

Tottenham v Wigan (3:00 Saturday)  – Tottenham return to Premier League action after securing their place in the Champions League group stages in midweek. Wigan have had a shocking start to the season, losing both of their Premier League games at home, 4-0 and 6-0 to Blackpool and Chelsea respectively. Tottenham won this fixture 9-1 last season, and would love for a repeat here.

Wolves v Newcastle (3:00 Saturday)  – Both teams have had decent starts to the season. Wolves have taken a promising 4 points from their opening two games. Whereas Newcastle bounced back from their defeat at Old Trafford, by thumping Aston Villa 6-0 last weekend. Another game which will be close to call.

Man Utd v West Ham (5:30 Saturday) – West visit Old Trafford, after losing their first two games of the season to Aston Villa and Bolton. Manchester United will want to bounce back after they dropped points at Fulham last week from a winning position in the 89th minute. Despite beating Man Utd 3 times in a row back in 2007/2008, West Ham have lost every game since.

Bolton v Birmingham (1:30 Sunday) –  Both teams sit on 4 points and pleased with their opening two games of the season. Bolton are hard to beat at home, and beat Birmingham in this fixture last season. However, Birmingham are capable of winning at most places in the Premier League, and will be aiming for 3 points this Sunday.

Liverpool v West Brom (3:00 Sunday) – Liverpool qualified for the Europa League group stages in midweek, with a weakened team, but their main players in Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres will be back when they host West Brom. Despite being beaten 6-0 by Chelsea; West Brom earned 3 vital points at home to Sunderland. Liverpool will want to recover from their 3-0 defeat to Manchester City.

Sunderland v Man City (3:00 Sunday) – Sunderland have been underperforming so far this season, as they have only taken 1 point from their games, but were expecting to take more against the likes of West Brom and Birmingham. Man City are one of two teams not to concede a goal this season, as they have kept clean sheet against Tottenham and Liverpool. They will want to continue where they left off from Monday night, where they beat Liverpool 3-0.

Aston Villa v Everton (4:00 Sunday) – Aston Villa have had a week to forget, as they were hammered by Newcastle, followed by their exit of the Europa League to Rapid Vienna. Everton’s start has also been a disappointment following opening day defeat from Blackburn and then dropping points at home to Wolves. Both teams need to kick start their season, with a win here.



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