Premiership Matches Weekend 04 April

Mr Alan

Blackburn vs Tottenham-away win
Arsenal vs Man City-home win
Bolton vs Middlesbrough-home win
Hull vs Portsmouth-draw
Newcastle vs Chelsea-draw
West Brom vs Stoke City-draw
West Ham vs Sunderland-home win
Fulham vs Liverpool-away win (i'm afraid though)
Everton vs Wigan-home win
Man Utd vs Aston Villa-draw

should be a good weekend ahead, Utd HAVE to win. As do Liverpool to keep the pressure on. I think a trip to Newcastle will end any slight hopes Chelsea have, new manager up there & all that.

Looking forward to it.

Brilliant Al!!!


COME ON FULHAM!!

PHB

I don't think I'd describe United's game as a must win. I however would very much like to win. We still have a theoretical four point cushin so we can afford one more loss. That said, psychologically it may be a must win. I expect across the board wins for the big 4.

However who each manager plays will tell you a lot about their intentions in the CL vs. the League.

DSB

DSB wrote: »

Pathetic.

I know West Brom v Stoke doesn't promise to be a great game but at least let it be played before you slam it that bad.

mike65

Its the kick off times that concern me.

DSB

Deleted User wrote: »

I know West Brom v Stoke doesn't promise to be a great game but at least let it be played before you slam it that bad.

OHMYGODLOLZ.

Guy:Incognito

mike65 wrote: »

Its the kick off times that concern me.

Yeah, was just about to ask if I should know what thats about.

DSB

DSB wrote: »

OHMYGODLOLZ.

What I find ironic is you probably approved of the stupid thread title that this is a direct reaction to and yet this is "pathetic"...........

You're kind of proving the point don't ya think?

Xavi6

Alright ladies put the handbags away and discuss the football.

I don't want us to have to put rules on what can and can't be in a thread title.

Cheers

SlickRic

Blackburn vs Tottenham
Arsenal vs Man City
Bolton vs Middlesbrough
Hull vs Portsmouth
Newcastle vs Chelsea
West Brom vs Stoke City
West Ham vs Sunderland
Fulham vs Liverpool
Everton vs Wigan
Man Utd vs Aston Villa

As much as I'd like United to screw up; if it's to happen it won't be this week imo. United will be allowed the freedom of midfield unless O'Neill changes his philosophy. Gerrard had the freedom of Anfield, Tevez will probably have the same at OT.

I hope I'm wrong.

CHD

Thank you.

Paul Tergat

didnt get the thread title at first, good work Al

Blackburn vs Tottenham- draw
Arsenal vs Man City-home
Bolton vs Middlesbrough-home
Hull vs Portsmouth-draw
Newcastle vs Chelsea-away
West Brom vs Stoke City- home
West Ham vs Sunderland-home
Fulham vs Liverpool-draw
Everton vs Wigan-home
Man Utd vs Aston Villa-home

Mr Alan

sorry about the times in the o/p, just ripped it from somewhere else, didnt check the times tbh.

PHB: the reason i'd describe Utds as so important, is if Utd don't win & Liverpool do, Liverpool will be top again, and Utd might start to fear the bad run they're on, 3 games without a win would shatter their confidence imo, made even worse by falling into second in the table.

Mr Alan

mike65 wrote: »

Its the kick off times that concern me.

sorry for robbin your job by the way Mike, i figured now that i was in the 10k club i could do it, just once, don't worry!

Citadel Craven Cottage should be the place to watch this weekend. Only time I've ever wanted Fulham to lose. Just to keep the title race interesting. Hangelaand to get a mysterious day off should just about do it.

internelligent

SlickRic wrote: »

Blackburn vs Tottenham
Arsenal vs Man City
Bolton vs Middlesbrough
Hull vs Portsmouth
Newcastle vs Chelsea
West Brom vs Stoke City
West Ham vs Sunderland
Fulham vs Liverpool
Everton vs Wigan
Man Utd vs Aston Villa

As much as I'd like United to screw up; if it's to happen it won't be this week imo. The same way Gerrard got given all that space 2 weeks ago, Rooney will probably be afforded the same, unless O'Neill changes his philosophy.

I hope I'm wrong.

I'd like to put €1000000 bet on that rooney will be afforded absolutely no space against villa! I'll also give you good odds.;)

bohsman

Why are Liverpool in the op?

mike65

They play on Saturday thats why

Saturday, 4 April 2009
Arsenal v Man City, 15:00

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HOME
Blackburn v Tottenham, 12:45

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DRAW
Bolton v Middlesbrough, 15:00

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HOME
Fulham v Liverpool, 17:30

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AWAY
Hull v Portsmouth, 15:00

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DRAW
Newcastle v Chelsea, 15:00

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AWAY (except Chelsea are not great there and You know who may have a galvanising effect for one game at least)
West Brom v Stoke, 15:00

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BLEUGH
West Ham v Sunderland, 15:00

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HOME

Sunday, 5 April 2009

Everton v Wigan, 15:00

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DRAW
Man Utd v Aston Villa, 16:00

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HOME banker

Mgoraf

Saturday, 4 April 2009
Arsenal v Man City, 15:00

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HOME
Blackburn v Tottenham, 12:45

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DRAW
Bolton v Middlesbrough, 15:00

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HOME
Fulham v Liverpool, 17:30

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AWAY (Go Fulham!! )
Hull v Portsmouth, 15:00

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AWAY
Newcastle v Chelsea, 15:00

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DRAW
West Brom v Stoke, 15:00

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AWAY
West Ham v Sunderland, 15:00

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HOME

Sunday, 5 April 2009

Everton v Wigan, 15:00

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HOME
Man Utd v Aston Villa, 16:00

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DRAW

SlickRic

internelligent wrote: »

I'd like to put €1000000 bet on that rooney will be afforded absolutely no space against villa! I'll also give you good odds.;)

what's this based on? villa allowed gerrard the freedom of anfield because all season they've been direct and not scared about emptying the midfield. maybe they'll change this sunday, i hope they do.

Dave!

Fulham 2-0 Liverpool

ScholesyIsGod

Saturday, 4 April 2009
Arsenal v Man City, 15:00

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HOME
Blackburn v Tottenham, 12:45

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AWAY
Bolton v Middlesbrough, 15:00

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DRAW
Fulham v Liverpool, 17:30

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AWAY
Hull v Portsmouth, 15:00

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DRAW
Newcastle v Chelsea, 15:00

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AWAY
West Brom v Stoke, 15:00

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HOME
West Ham v Sunderland, 15:00

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HOME

Sunday, 5 April 2009

Everton v Wigan, 15:00

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HOME
Man Utd v Aston Villa, 16:00

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HOME

Not happy that United have to play on Sunday ahead of a Champions League quarter final on Tuesday.

Mr Alan

ScholesyIsGod wrote: »

Not happy that United have to play on Sunday ahead of a Champions League quarter final on Tuesday.

They don't have to. They chose to.

Pighead

SlickRic wrote: »

what's this based on? villa allowed gerrard the freedom of anfield because all season they've been direct and not scared about emptying the midfield. maybe they'll change this sunday, i hope they do.

I think he's probably basing it on the fact that Rooney is suspended for the game against Villa.

Helix

SlickRic wrote: »

what's this based on?

the fact that rooney is suspended

Mitch Connor

Mr Alan wrote: »

They don't have to. They chose to.

True - noon kickoff on the saturday (the time offered) is crap too though imo. TBH I'm happy with the decision, Premiership is more important and with the way we've been playing we need as much prep time as possible.

SlickRic

oops, apologies internelligent.

for some reason I had it in my head that he was back from suspension. all the better so

Mr Alan

Mitch Connor wrote: »

True - noon kickoff on the saturday (the time offered) is crap too though imo. TBH I'm happy with the decision, Premiership is more important and with the way we've been playing we need as much prep time as possible.

yea, i think ferguson has made the right choice, especially considering the opposition in the CL.

cheek of that PL not giving Ferguson the choice of any kick off time he wanted! :pac::rolleyes:;)

Mitch Connor

Mr Alan wrote: »

yea, i think ferguson has made the right choice, especially considering the opposition in the CL.

cheek of that PL not giving Ferguson the choice of any kick off time he wanted! :pac::rolleyes:;)

i know - what jerks.

herbieflowers

Should be an interesting weekend. Man U have looked decidedly shaky the last few weeks, Villa have been on a slippery slope for the last few games. But you never know, they may pull a big performance out of the bag to turn things around. And they can't be as poor defensively as they were at Anfield (taking nothing away from Liverpool). That said, United (I hope) will have just enough to see them off.

Liverpool's game at Fulham could be tricky. It all depends on the Fulham side that turns up (or rather, doesn't ) But with Liverpool's excellent run of late, I can't see them losing.

The Newcastle game should be interesting, too. Shearer can put his insightful analysis to the test, inspire his players with some wordly wisdom. Could be a honeymoon game for the Toon, wouldn't be surprised if they pulled out the win.

ScholesyIsGod

Mr Alan wrote: »

They don't have to. They chose to.

I didnt know we were given the choice to move it.

I think its a bad decision by Ferguson, if we played midday Saturday and got the win to go 4 points clear again the pressure would have been on Liverpool that bit more, instead ye'll more then likely be 2 points ahead when we play Villa which makes the game that bit tougher.

Mitch Connor

ScholesyIsGod wrote: »

I didnt know we were given the choice to move it.

I think its a bad decision by Ferguson, if we played midday Saturday and got the win to go 4 points clear again the pressure would have been on Liverpool that bit more, instead ye'll more then likely be 2 points ahead when we play Villa which makes the game that bit tougher.

Yeah - and midday saturday would furhter reduce the amount of time players have to get ready for the game after the international break, particularly Tevez who we desperately need to play, and give us virtually no time to prepare for the more important game.

ScholesyIsGod

Thats a fair point, but id still have prefered it to be played Saturday.

herbieflowers

I dunno, a win versus Villa could give the side confidence and momentum, it's a test of the squad depth, too. Playing after Pool is the only snag - that is, if Pool win

Wreck

Thank fcuk the premiership is back, international breaks suck imo. The thought of Fabregas and Arshavin clicking on Saturday is so exciting. Think Utd will beat Villa pretty handily, Liverpool may grind out a win but Fulham away is a tough game these days.

Can someone explain what the original thread title was please?

PHB

Villa are statistically by far the easiest team United play against. We just have something over them, no idea why. Considering their downward slope, I'd imagine we'd do well against them. But with injuries I just don't know. Our midfield lacks energy and drive imo.

Daemonic

PHB wrote: »

Villa are statistically by far the easiest team United play against. We just have something over them, no idea why. Considering their downward slope, I'd imagine we'd do well against them. But with injuries I just don't know. Our midfield lacks energy and drive imo.

Until earlier this season the same could have been said about Rafa's Liverpool v Man U....c'mon Villa </stirring>

therecklessone

Wreck wrote: »

Can someone explain what the original thread title was please?

No, there's a warning from Xavi6 above and I'd appreciate it if we could leave that behind us and deal with the matches this thread involves.

p.s. sorry to single out your post.

internelligent

SlickRic wrote: »

oops, apologies internelligent.

for some reason I had it in my head that he was back from suspension. all the better so

No hassle lad. Couldn't resist trying to be smart:)

internelligent

Blackburn vs Tottenham- away
Arsenal vs Man City-home
Bolton vs Middlesbrough-draw
Hull vs Portsmouth-away
Newcastle vs Chelsea-away
West Brom vs Stoke City- home
West Ham vs Sunderland-away
Fulham vs Liverpool-away (please god)
Everton vs Wigan-home
Man Utd vs Aston Villa-home (please god no)

ctrl-alt-delete

Blackburn 0 - 1 Spurs,

a Keane penalty which should not have been given, and wasn't on the spot (not that that matters too much) but it rubs it in, and for the ref to allow it after the Blackburn players questioning its position makes it even more annoying

Kiith

For the penalty, was the ball stopped by the arm from going into an attacking position? If so, then its a penalty, accidental or not. And I havent seen it, just reading what people are saying on BBC.

Either way...GO ON SPURS!!

ctrl-alt-delete

Kiith wrote: »

For the penalty, was the ball stopped by the arm from going into an attacking position? If so, then its a penalty, accidental or not.

the ball was smacked at Givets arm, he tries to move his arm away from it, his arm remains by his side at all times, attacking or not,

never a penalty.

Kiith

I just googled the official rules there, and your right. If it was ball-to-hand, then its no penalty. I always thought that if a team loses an advantage to a handball, accidental or not, then it was a free/penalty.

Guess it depends on what the Ref thought he saw.

Bobalicious93

I'm going to make a bold statement and say l'Arse will be the only of the Top 4 to win this weekend. (Hope United prove me wrong though)

S.M.B.

i agree with the penalty decision

keane made good use of the massive penalty spot

quality strike in the end

Dave!

I'm eager to see how Arseshaving gets on with Fabregas, should be good to watch And I've them in a treble as well !

ctrl-alt-delete

S.M.B. wrote: »

i agree with the penalty decision

keane made good use of the massive penalty spot

quality strike in the end

You can't be giving penalties for that,

it would be easier to smack the ball against the arm of a player a couple of yards in front of you than find a player further in the box,

If Givet had have stuck his hand out, no doubt it would have been a penalty, but you can't punish a player for trying to get his arm out of the way, keeping his arm by his side,

It was dodgy, and for the ref to allow the placing of that ball is very questionable

ctrl-alt-delete

Mokoena should have been sent of for a shoulder type charge on Palacios,

lucky he is coming off for Tugay anyways.

SuprSi

Yeah it was a pretty stupid thing to do and he was lucky to get away with it. Spurs knocking the ball around quite well and are definitely the better team.

Wreck

Dave! wrote: »

I'm eager to see how Arseshaving gets on with Fabregas, should be good to watch

I'm actually salivating at the prospect of them clicking