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Post by knowles on Mar 3, 2009 10:11:59 GMT
Tuesday:
West Brom v Arsenal
Jonathan Greening is back in contention for the Baggies, but they miss Jay Simpson, who is ineligible to play against Arsenal. A possible replacement for him, Roman Bednar, is struggling with a back strain.
For Arsenal, William Gallas is out so Johan Djourou will take his place.
Likely teams:
West Brom: Carson, Zuiverloon, Donk, Meite, Robinson, Morrison, Greening, Borja, Koren, Fortune, Moore.
Arsenal: Almunia, Sagna, Toure, Djourou, Clichy, Arshavin, Song, Diaby, Nasri, Van Persie, Bendtner
Prediction: West Brom 1-2 Arsenal
Portsmouth v Chelsea
This is Pompey's first game since the 2-2 draw with Stoke and they are likely to name the same staring line-up.
Chelsea are likely to rest Niclas Anelka, who is nursing an injured toe.
Likely teams:
Portsmouth: James, Johnson, Campbell, Distin, Hreidarsson, Basinas, Davis, Pennant, Kranjcar, Nugent, Crouch
Chelsea: Cech, Mancienne, Alex, Terry, A.Cole, Ballack, Mikel, Lampard, Kalou, Quaresma, Drogba
Prediction: Portsmouth 0-1 Chelsea
Wednesday:
Blackburn v Everton
Blackburn's keeper Paul Robinson is rated at 50/50, with Jason Brown on standby. Morten Gamst Pedersen is serving a one match ban after his sending off at Hull.
Tony Hibbert is a major doubt after picking up a thigh strain against West Brom which could lead to a first Everton start for Lars Jacobsen.
Likely teams:
Blackburn: Brown, Ooijer, Nelson, Samba, Givet, Diouf, Grella, Andrews, Warnock, Roberts, Santa Cruz.
Everton: Howard, Jacobsen, Lescott, Jagielka, Baines, Gosling, Neville, Fellaini, Pienaar, Cahill, Jo
Prediction: Blackburn 1-1 Everton
Fulham v Hull
Free-falling Hull face the tough task of travelling to Craven Cottage without suspended midfielder Dean Marney. Geovanni, who was not impressed at being substituted by manager Phil Brown at the weekend, is unlikely to feature from the start.
Fulham, who have lost once at home all season, have a fit squad to choose from.
Likely teams:
Fulham: Schwarzer, Stoor, Hangeland, Hughes, Konchesky, Davies, Murphy, Etuhu, Dempsey, Johnson, Zamora.
Hull: Myhill, Ricketts, Turner, Zayatte, Dawson, Mendy, Ashbee, Garcia, Kilbane, Cousin, Barmby.
Prediction: Fulham 3-1 Hull
Newcastle v Man Utd
Newcastle entertain the newly crowned League Cup winners without suspended midfielder Kevin Nolan. Obafemi Martins will face a late test to determine whether he is able to start two game sin quick succession after a long injury lay off. Nicky Butt is a doubt after picking up a knock to his knee against Bolton.
Manchester United's goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar will be looking to add to his clean-sheet tally, while various stars will return to the side after missing the Wembley win.
Likely teams:
Newcastle: Harper, Steven Taylor, Coloccini, Bassong, Jose Enrique, Gutierrez, Ryan Taylor, Geremi, Lovenkrands, Ameobi, Martins.
Man Utd: Van Der Sar, O'Shea, Ferdinand, Vidic, Evra, Fletcher, Carrick, Giggs, Ronaldo, Berbatov, Rooney.
Prediction: Newcastle 0-2 Man Utd
Tottenham v Middlesbrough
Carling Cup nearly men Spurs face a defensive injury crisis with Ledley King and Jonathan Woodgate both likely to be ruled out. Carlo Cudicini may replace Gomes in goal if he can recover from a knee injury in time. Aaron Lennon should be OK after suffering from cramp.
Boro, who won for the first time in fourteen games against Liverpool, will look to name an unchanged side.
Likely teams:
Tottenham: Gomes, Chimbonda, Dawson, Corluka, Assou-Ekotto, Lennon, Jenas, Zokora, Modric, Keane, Pavlyuchenko
Middlesbrough: Jones, Hoyte, Wheater, Huth, Pogatetz, O'Neil, Bates, Arca, Downing, Sanli, Aliadiere
Prediction: Tottenham 2-0 Middlesbrough
Stoke v Bolton
Stoke are buoyed after their late fightback at Villa Park but give tests to goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen and Abdoulaye Faye. The Potters are boosted by the return of Rory Delap from suspension.
Bolton have a fit squad to choose from but may be tempted to start with Ricardo Gardner who scored the winning goal 90 seconds after coming off the bench against Newcastle.
Likely teams:
Stoke: Sorensen, Wilkinson, Shawcross, Ab. Faye, Higginbotham, Lawrence, Whelan, Diao, Delap, Beattie, Sidibe
Bolton: Jaaskelainen, Steinsson, Cahill, Andrew O'Brien, Samuel, Mark Davies, McCann, Muamba, Taylor, Kevin Davies, Elmander
Prediction: Stoke 1-0 Bolton
Summary: A busy week ;D
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