EPL Game Week 4 - Preview with Matt Le Tissier
Some excellent action waiting for us this weekend. All 20 teams would be in action to mark the close of the first month of this season.
Arsenal have started impressively this season and that has seen them rise to the top of the table. They shouldn't have any problems brushing aside Wigan who were trounced 3 - 0 by Manchester City last week. I would go for the same scoreline again, 3 - 0 to the Gunners.
Blackburn and Charlton lock heads at the Valley for a midtable slugfest. I would certainly say this is going to be one interesting match. I can't look beyond a draw. 1 - 1 tonight.
Chelsea host Tottenham which might be THE match of the day. Tottenham has what it takes to match the Champions. But I am being practical and can say that Chelsea to win this one 1 - 0.
Liverpool host the plucky West Brom in clear requirement of a win. West Brom have been resillient and are fresh from the stupendous 3 - 2 win over ManU. But I believe the Reds have enough fire power to overpower the Baggies. I would call for a 2 - 0 win for the home side.
Manchester City are on a high after their trouncing of Wigan. West Ham should prove a sterner test this week but I am siding with Stuart Pearce's men to get the job done. 1 - 0.
Manchester United are one team who are under tremendous pressure after being defeated in all their 3 previous games. High flyers Fulham crash landed at Goodison last week and would be trying to get running again. This is a must win for Sir Alex Ferguson's side and I expect them to just do that with a 2 - 0 win over the Cottagers.
2nd placed Newcastle entertain Aston Villa who would be keen to put their shaky start behind them. A 1 - 1 draw is what I expect between these well matched teams and hopefully no brawling!
Middlesborough are one team who have fared worse than The Red Devils and would look to set things up and running as they visit Portsmouth. I cannot look beyond a draw here. 2 - 2.
Sunderland host Birmingham which is viewed by many as a relegation 6 pointer. I expect the visitors to take this 3 - 0.
Now we take a look at the match under over expert preview: Bolton vs Everton.
Both the teams have enjoyed a good start to the campaign. Everton put in a particularly dominant display last week against Fulham beating them comprehensively in all departments of the game. James Beattie returned to form in the most spectacular of fashions grabbing a brace. Everton's midfield and defence has been unflappable sofar.
Bolton is always known for their hardball approach to the game. Keen on playing the physical game, The Trotters would be looking to Kevin Davies and Kevin Nolan to get in amongst the goals.
I would have to say this match has all the ingredients that could take it to a cliffhanger or a dull draw. Being the fan of the fantastic, I would want the teams to smack in 5 or 6 goals between them, but cant see that happening tonight. There is every possibility of a result here and I would say Bolton's physical game might just get them the win. May be a 2 - 1 victory in favour of the home team.
James Beattie has just put in a splendid performance and there is the inspirational captain Kevin Nolan, but my main man would be Everton's Spanish schemer Mikel Arteta. He has been some sort of a revealation this season and would be looking to pull the strings from the midfield.
The bookmakers are favouring Bolton as well at 4/3, Everton are at 5/3 and a draw is at 2/1.
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