There are loads of games in December with all teams playing at least 6 times and 1 team playing an incredible 8 times!
In league table order the following teams play 6 times in December:
Manchester United (3 home, 3 away), Chelsea (4 home, 2 away), Bolton (3 home, 3 away), Portsmouth (3 home, 3 away), Aston Villa (2 home, 4 away), Everton (4 home, 2 away), Liverpool (2 home, 4 away), Fulham (2 home, 4 away), Manchester City (3 home, 3 away), Sheffield United (4 home, 2 away) and Watford (3 home, 3 away).
The following teams have 7 games in December:
Arsenal (3 home, 4 away), Reading (3 home, 4 away), Tottenham Hotspur (4 home, 3 away), Middlesbrough (3 home, 4 away), West Ham United (4 home, 3 away), Blackburn Rovers (4 home, 3 away) and Charlton (4 home, 3 away).
And the team who have 8 games in December is:
Wigan Athletic (4 home, 4 away). A note of caution though - their fixtures include matches against Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool.
Plenty to consider ahead of the entry deadline at 12.30pm on Saturday!
Cheers,
Tom @ YTM HQ
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
Top 10 players so far this week
1=) N Anelka, Bolton Wanderers, 10 points
1=) D Berbatov, Tottenham Hotspur, 10 points
3=) R Carvalho, Chelsea, 9 points
3=) A Faye, Bolton Wanderers, 9 points
3=) S Gerrard, Liverpool, 9 points
6=) G Silva, Arsenal, 8 points
6=) A Reid, Charlton Athletic, 8 points
6=) H Mullins, West Ham United, 8 points
6=) A Lennon, Tottenham Hotspur, 8 points
10=) A Ferdinand, West Ham United, 7 points
10=) G Barry, Aston Villa, 7 points
10=) A Sibierski, Newcastle United, 7 points
With the midweek games we'll be annoucing the team of the week and month on Thursday.
Cheers,
YTM HQ
1=) D Berbatov, Tottenham Hotspur, 10 points
3=) R Carvalho, Chelsea, 9 points
3=) A Faye, Bolton Wanderers, 9 points
3=) S Gerrard, Liverpool, 9 points
6=) G Silva, Arsenal, 8 points
6=) A Reid, Charlton Athletic, 8 points
6=) H Mullins, West Ham United, 8 points
6=) A Lennon, Tottenham Hotspur, 8 points
10=) A Ferdinand, West Ham United, 7 points
10=) G Barry, Aston Villa, 7 points
10=) A Sibierski, Newcastle United, 7 points
With the midweek games we'll be annoucing the team of the week and month on Thursday.
Cheers,
YTM HQ
Friday, November 24, 2006
YTM Prediction Week 15
Apologies if these predictions come on the site a little late. We are having issue with Blogspot and have been caught up in a SpamNet... Sounds all a bit tasty to me...
There have been a few last-minute loan deals that have seen Patrik Berger move to Stoke, and youngster Dave Jones moving on-loan to Derby. No other changes of note to Premiership clubs, apart from the mighty Leeds United stealing Ugo Ehiogu from Boro!
Good week of European football. I thought that Newcastle were very impressive against Celta Vigo, and that may reflect in my prediction... Off we go...
Saturday
Villa vs Boro
Villa got a good point away at Wigan with a very young side. They will be looking for all three here against Inconsistency FC, AKA Middlesbrough. Boro got a point against Liverpool last week. I'm not sure whether that was a good or poor result! Villa will come out firing, and I think they will take the three points.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Home Win
Bolton vs Arsenal
Good win for Arsenal against Hamburg on Tuesday, but it came at a price with Thierry Henry picking up a knock. Bolton have lost their last two games at home, and will be looking to give their fans some pre-Christmas cheer. I think Arsenal will have to play well, but they will steal the win by one or two goals.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Away Win
Charlton vs Everton
Everton have not been in good form recently, but their victory over Bolton last week will have given them a bit more confidence. They really miss Tim Cahill's influence from the midfield, and they will be hoping that Mikel Arteta will be able to keep up the hard job of filling his boots. Charlton sacked Dowie, and Reed took over and quickly realised that it would be a big ask for them to avoid relegation. I think they will get three points tomorrow, on pure desire.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Home Win
Fulham vs Reading
Fulham had been pulling an unbeaten run together, until they rolled over for Man City last Saturday. Reading seem to be gaining more and more confidence that they can survive in this league, and then some! These are the matches that the Cottagers need to win easily if they are to show improvement on last year. I can't see them winning this one.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Draw
Liverpool vs Man City
Liverpool should win this game due to their excellent home form. They had a game in midweek however, which drained their players, and put a few of them on the physio's table. Man City will look to soak up pressure and then hit them on the break. Corradi looked in good touch last week, but he needs to keep it up if he wants to stay in England for a serious period of time. Liverpool win here.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Home Win
West Ham vs Sheff Utd
Takeover complete, and now everyone can concentrate on football. Tevez and Mascherano look like they are on their way, even though Pardew says he wants them to stay. Neil Warnock is looking to strengthen in January, but should probably be concentrating on winning the bunch of games before then! I think the weight will feel a lot lighter on the Hammers, and they will take the three points on Saturday.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Home Win
Sunday
Man Utd vs Chelsea
Big, big game! Man United have to beat Chelsea to stay on top in the race for the title. Chelsea's injury worries are clearing up, and it looks like it will be first choice vs first choice. I think Man U will win this game, and I hope that it is down to Wayne Rooney. He is really the only player in the Man U line-up that Chelsea would probably want to buy if they could, and it would be a bitter pill to swallow if he was the match-winner!
Dave's YTM Prediction: Home Win
Newcastle vs Pompey
The Toon Army performed very well on Thursday night against Celta Vigo. When they went one goal down, I thought that they would just rollover for a strong Vigo outfit. But they stuck to the task in hand, and scored from two good crosses. Luque is certainly trying to get into the English way of playing, and for that reason I think he has to play. Pompey will be looking to Kanu to spearhead their attack, but I think Newcastle will have enough for a win.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Home Win
Spurs vs Wigan
I have back Spurs to win twice in a row now and they have let me down. Not today! Wigan are a difficult prospect away from home, as Fulham and Everton will pay testament to! Spurs got a great 1-0 win at Leverkusen on Thursday, and I feel their players will feel tired, and Wigan will take advantage of this in the latter stages. Draw for me.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Score Draw
That's your lot for this week. Good luck to all your teams. I'm very excited about watching Man U v Chelsea (6-goal thriller) and then the last day of the 1st test (England bat out a draw)...
...We can only hope!
Cheers
Dave @ YTM HQ
There have been a few last-minute loan deals that have seen Patrik Berger move to Stoke, and youngster Dave Jones moving on-loan to Derby. No other changes of note to Premiership clubs, apart from the mighty Leeds United stealing Ugo Ehiogu from Boro!
Good week of European football. I thought that Newcastle were very impressive against Celta Vigo, and that may reflect in my prediction... Off we go...
Saturday
Villa vs Boro
Villa got a good point away at Wigan with a very young side. They will be looking for all three here against Inconsistency FC, AKA Middlesbrough. Boro got a point against Liverpool last week. I'm not sure whether that was a good or poor result! Villa will come out firing, and I think they will take the three points.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Home Win
Bolton vs Arsenal
Good win for Arsenal against Hamburg on Tuesday, but it came at a price with Thierry Henry picking up a knock. Bolton have lost their last two games at home, and will be looking to give their fans some pre-Christmas cheer. I think Arsenal will have to play well, but they will steal the win by one or two goals.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Away Win
Charlton vs Everton
Everton have not been in good form recently, but their victory over Bolton last week will have given them a bit more confidence. They really miss Tim Cahill's influence from the midfield, and they will be hoping that Mikel Arteta will be able to keep up the hard job of filling his boots. Charlton sacked Dowie, and Reed took over and quickly realised that it would be a big ask for them to avoid relegation. I think they will get three points tomorrow, on pure desire.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Home Win
Fulham vs Reading
Fulham had been pulling an unbeaten run together, until they rolled over for Man City last Saturday. Reading seem to be gaining more and more confidence that they can survive in this league, and then some! These are the matches that the Cottagers need to win easily if they are to show improvement on last year. I can't see them winning this one.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Draw
Liverpool vs Man City
Liverpool should win this game due to their excellent home form. They had a game in midweek however, which drained their players, and put a few of them on the physio's table. Man City will look to soak up pressure and then hit them on the break. Corradi looked in good touch last week, but he needs to keep it up if he wants to stay in England for a serious period of time. Liverpool win here.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Home Win
West Ham vs Sheff Utd
Takeover complete, and now everyone can concentrate on football. Tevez and Mascherano look like they are on their way, even though Pardew says he wants them to stay. Neil Warnock is looking to strengthen in January, but should probably be concentrating on winning the bunch of games before then! I think the weight will feel a lot lighter on the Hammers, and they will take the three points on Saturday.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Home Win
Sunday
Man Utd vs Chelsea
Big, big game! Man United have to beat Chelsea to stay on top in the race for the title. Chelsea's injury worries are clearing up, and it looks like it will be first choice vs first choice. I think Man U will win this game, and I hope that it is down to Wayne Rooney. He is really the only player in the Man U line-up that Chelsea would probably want to buy if they could, and it would be a bitter pill to swallow if he was the match-winner!
Dave's YTM Prediction: Home Win
Newcastle vs Pompey
The Toon Army performed very well on Thursday night against Celta Vigo. When they went one goal down, I thought that they would just rollover for a strong Vigo outfit. But they stuck to the task in hand, and scored from two good crosses. Luque is certainly trying to get into the English way of playing, and for that reason I think he has to play. Pompey will be looking to Kanu to spearhead their attack, but I think Newcastle will have enough for a win.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Home Win
Spurs vs Wigan
I have back Spurs to win twice in a row now and they have let me down. Not today! Wigan are a difficult prospect away from home, as Fulham and Everton will pay testament to! Spurs got a great 1-0 win at Leverkusen on Thursday, and I feel their players will feel tired, and Wigan will take advantage of this in the latter stages. Draw for me.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Score Draw
That's your lot for this week. Good luck to all your teams. I'm very excited about watching Man U v Chelsea (6-goal thriller) and then the last day of the 1st test (England bat out a draw)...
...We can only hope!
Cheers
Dave @ YTM HQ
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Team of the Week 14
Biggest points-scorer this weekend was Geremi, whose fabulous free-kick ensured all three points stayed at Stamford Bridge.
Wayne Rooney and Bernardo Corradi both helped themselves to braces. The two forwards have been under intense pressure of late, and this was the perfect way to reply. Let us not forget that Corradi has played a few times for Italy, and has an impressive scoring record. It would not surprise me if we see a lot more goals from him before the end of the season.
Elsewhere, Kieran Dyer came back from injury and scored. If only all of the Newcastle team could be fit at the same time... I swear it's a curse! Imagine a front six of Dyer, Parker, Emre, Duff, Owen and Martins... Newcastle have that! Roeder is a very unlucky manager.
Personally, I think that Nicky Shorey is an absolute bargain at £2m on YTM. He is a young left-back who loves to go forward, much like Leighton Baines of Wigan. I would expect many people to be getting him in their team at some point this season.
Good luck to the British teams in Europe this week. Hopefully Celtic will really give Man United a good game!
Cheers,
Dave @ YTM HQ
Close but no cigar....
Well my 3 imaginary teams for November would all be in the top 1% of entries but with 1 or 2 players per team not really contributing it looks like a question of close but no £10,000 cigar this time!
Here are the teams I selected in the November preview:
Team 1: Reina, Finnan, Carragher, Hyypia, Riise, Young, Carsley, Barry, Agbonlahor, Kuyt, Drogba.
115 points which would have put me 405th. Hyypia was on tye bech versus 'Boro and it looks like Agger is playing well.
Team 2: Sorensen, Hughes, Ridgewell, Mellberg, P Neville, Gerrard, Lampard, Barry, Agbonlahor, Kuyt, Drogba.
121 points which would have put me 193rd. Aaron Hughes didn't play at Wigan and Gabby Agbonlahor is yet to fire this month.
Team 3: Van der Sar, G Neville, Vidic, R Ferdinand, Heinze, Young, Scholes, Valencia, Agbonlahor, Kuyt, Rooney.
113 points which would have put me 519th. Heinze and Valencia are the weak links. Both came on as subs this week.
The top team currently has 155 points which is a fantastic return with 2 sets of fixtures to go.
Just goes to show - you really do need all 11 players to contribute.
Cheers,
Tom
YTM HQ
Here are the teams I selected in the November preview:
Team 1: Reina, Finnan, Carragher, Hyypia, Riise, Young, Carsley, Barry, Agbonlahor, Kuyt, Drogba.
115 points which would have put me 405th. Hyypia was on tye bech versus 'Boro and it looks like Agger is playing well.
Team 2: Sorensen, Hughes, Ridgewell, Mellberg, P Neville, Gerrard, Lampard, Barry, Agbonlahor, Kuyt, Drogba.
121 points which would have put me 193rd. Aaron Hughes didn't play at Wigan and Gabby Agbonlahor is yet to fire this month.
Team 3: Van der Sar, G Neville, Vidic, R Ferdinand, Heinze, Young, Scholes, Valencia, Agbonlahor, Kuyt, Rooney.
113 points which would have put me 519th. Heinze and Valencia are the weak links. Both came on as subs this week.
The top team currently has 155 points which is a fantastic return with 2 sets of fixtures to go.
Just goes to show - you really do need all 11 players to contribute.
Cheers,
Tom
YTM HQ
Monday, November 20, 2006
20 most popular drops in TW2
1. M King -3568 teams
2. A Shevchenko -2533
3. P Cech -2009
4. C Bellamy -1874
5. A Ferdinand -1834
6. J Reina -1825
7. S Gerrard -1459
8. T Cahill -1316
9. J Bullard -1290
10. J Carragher -1273
11. L Bowyer -1005
12. D Kitson -863
13. D Unsworth -806
14. L Lita -804
15. J Roberts -790
16. S Ameobi -774
17. B Zamora -659
18. W Brown -638
19. P Robinson -608
20. S Hyypia -582
2. A Shevchenko -2533
3. P Cech -2009
4. C Bellamy -1874
5. A Ferdinand -1834
6. J Reina -1825
7. S Gerrard -1459
8. T Cahill -1316
9. J Bullard -1290
10. J Carragher -1273
11. L Bowyer -1005
12. D Kitson -863
13. D Unsworth -806
14. L Lita -804
15. J Roberts -790
16. S Ameobi -774
17. B Zamora -659
18. W Brown -638
19. P Robinson -608
20. S Hyypia -582
20 most popular picks in TW2
1. D Drogba +5979 teams
2. N Vidic +5098
3. A Young +3891
4. I Campo +3820
5. G Clichy +2784
6. K Doyle +2780
7. C Ronaldo +2769
8. G Barry +2752
9. C Cudicini +2555
10. L Saha +2425
11. E Van der Sar +2126
12. N Kanu +1997
13. G Agbonlahor +1765
14. D Kuyt +1564
15. P Evra +1366
16. F Lampard +1341
17. M Richards +966
18 G Speed +789
19. K Toure +764
20. A Johnson +659
2. N Vidic +5098
3. A Young +3891
4. I Campo +3820
5. G Clichy +2784
6. K Doyle +2780
7. C Ronaldo +2769
8. G Barry +2752
9. C Cudicini +2555
10. L Saha +2425
11. E Van der Sar +2126
12. N Kanu +1997
13. G Agbonlahor +1765
14. D Kuyt +1564
15. P Evra +1366
16. F Lampard +1341
17. M Richards +966
18 G Speed +789
19. K Toure +764
20. A Johnson +659
Friday, November 17, 2006
YTM Match Predictions Week 14
This week's YTM Premiership predictions are as follows:
Saturday
Arsenal vs Newcastle
Arsenal looked very good against Liverpool last Sunday, and are settling in well at their new home. Newcastle on the other hand are really struggling, and I doubt even the most optimistic fan will expect anything more than a defeat.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Home Win
Chelsea vs West Ham
Chelsea have another home game this weekend against struggling opposition. West Ham seem to have got back on their feet at least, but Chelsea's front line are on absolute fire, and I expect Drogba to net a few more tomorrow.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Home Win
Everton vs Bolton
Both of these teams started the season really well, but have recently fallen by the wayside. They are both desperate to get back on track, and a draw won't really do either of then any good, both having European aspirations. A draw it will be, and a dull one.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Goalless Draw
Man City vs Fulham
Fulham are playing well at the moment, and are grinding out some impressive results away from home. They got a point at Fratton Park last weekend, and will be looking for at least that against Man City on Saturday. Man City got a point last weekend, and I think that they will get the same here.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Score Draw
Boro vs Liverpool
Liverpool will be licking their wounds after the hiding they got from Arsenal last weekend. Benitez will be looking for an instant reply from his team. Boro however lose to rubbish teams and beat good ones. So I guess it is all down to whether you rate Liverpool. I do, so they will lose.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Home Win
Pompey vs Watford
Portsmouth were a bit fortunate to get a point last Saturday, and they will need to raise their game if they are to get the three points tomorrow against Watford. Boothroyd's men are holding their own in this division, and will be hoping that the loss of Marlon King is not too devastating. Tomorrow’s game will be too difficult, and Portsmouth will emerge with three points.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Home Win
Reading vs Charlton
I cannot believe that Charlton sacked Iain Dowie! There is obviously something that we do not know going on there. Anyway, exit Dowie, enter HONEYMOON PERIOD!! Charlton will get a point out of this game, and hopefully they will start to climb the table.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Score Draw
Sheff Utd vs Man Utd
Sheffield United stole a point from Bolton last weekend, and that will have raised their spirits no end. However, they do not need a reason to be up for this match. Man United will be looking to continue their good form, and I fully expect them to pick up another three points on the road.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Away Win
Sunday
Blackburn vs Spurs
Spurs were shocked last weekend, and after beating Chelsea, they fell to lowly Reading. Martin Jol will be looking for his team to get back on the horse and fast. Blackburn were beaten by Man United last weekend, but their performance was not too shabby. This will be a tough game, but I think Tottenham will have enough.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Away Win
Wigan vs Villa
Wigan have grafted their way to a fair few points so far this season, and will be looking to graft a few more from Villa tomorrow. Villa got their first away win of the season last week, and will be looking to add to that at the JJB. I think this will be a good game, and a point each will be a fair result.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Score Draw
That's your lot for this week. Good luck to your team, unless you are a Southampton fan.
Come on Leeds!
Dave @ YTM HQ
Saturday
Arsenal vs Newcastle
Arsenal looked very good against Liverpool last Sunday, and are settling in well at their new home. Newcastle on the other hand are really struggling, and I doubt even the most optimistic fan will expect anything more than a defeat.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Home Win
Chelsea vs West Ham
Chelsea have another home game this weekend against struggling opposition. West Ham seem to have got back on their feet at least, but Chelsea's front line are on absolute fire, and I expect Drogba to net a few more tomorrow.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Home Win
Everton vs Bolton
Both of these teams started the season really well, but have recently fallen by the wayside. They are both desperate to get back on track, and a draw won't really do either of then any good, both having European aspirations. A draw it will be, and a dull one.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Goalless Draw
Man City vs Fulham
Fulham are playing well at the moment, and are grinding out some impressive results away from home. They got a point at Fratton Park last weekend, and will be looking for at least that against Man City on Saturday. Man City got a point last weekend, and I think that they will get the same here.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Score Draw
Boro vs Liverpool
Liverpool will be licking their wounds after the hiding they got from Arsenal last weekend. Benitez will be looking for an instant reply from his team. Boro however lose to rubbish teams and beat good ones. So I guess it is all down to whether you rate Liverpool. I do, so they will lose.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Home Win
Pompey vs Watford
Portsmouth were a bit fortunate to get a point last Saturday, and they will need to raise their game if they are to get the three points tomorrow against Watford. Boothroyd's men are holding their own in this division, and will be hoping that the loss of Marlon King is not too devastating. Tomorrow’s game will be too difficult, and Portsmouth will emerge with three points.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Home Win
Reading vs Charlton
I cannot believe that Charlton sacked Iain Dowie! There is obviously something that we do not know going on there. Anyway, exit Dowie, enter HONEYMOON PERIOD!! Charlton will get a point out of this game, and hopefully they will start to climb the table.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Score Draw
Sheff Utd vs Man Utd
Sheffield United stole a point from Bolton last weekend, and that will have raised their spirits no end. However, they do not need a reason to be up for this match. Man United will be looking to continue their good form, and I fully expect them to pick up another three points on the road.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Away Win
Sunday
Blackburn vs Spurs
Spurs were shocked last weekend, and after beating Chelsea, they fell to lowly Reading. Martin Jol will be looking for his team to get back on the horse and fast. Blackburn were beaten by Man United last weekend, but their performance was not too shabby. This will be a tough game, but I think Tottenham will have enough.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Away Win
Wigan vs Villa
Wigan have grafted their way to a fair few points so far this season, and will be looking to graft a few more from Villa tomorrow. Villa got their first away win of the season last week, and will be looking to add to that at the JJB. I think this will be a good game, and a point each will be a fair result.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Score Draw
That's your lot for this week. Good luck to your team, unless you are a Southampton fan.
Come on Leeds!
Dave @ YTM HQ
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
YTM Long-Term Injury List
The transfer window is upon us, and now is the perfect time to dump your injured players, as well as those not performing to your expectations.
We at YTM have compiled a list of players that are out injured at least until the next transfer window for your viewing pleasure. We hope it helps as you guide your team through the turbulent Christmas fixture list!
Arsenal: Diaby & Lauren
Villa: Laursen & Moore
Blackburn: Roberts & Nelson
Bolton: Fortune
Charlton: Lisbie
Chelsea: Cech (out for season)
Everton: Wright, Cahill & Pistone
Fulham: Bullard (out for season) & Elrich
Liverpool: Sissoko & Kewell
Man City: Sun Jihai
Newcastle: Owen & Ameobi - Both out for the season
Portsmouth: G Johnson
Reading: Mate
Spurs: Gardner
Watford: King - Out for the season
West Ham: Ashton
Hopefully that will put you all in better stead for the next few months. Any more additions that we do not know of are most welcome. We will of course update if anyone gets injured or finds a miracle cure!
Break a Leg!
Dave @ YTM HQ
We at YTM have compiled a list of players that are out injured at least until the next transfer window for your viewing pleasure. We hope it helps as you guide your team through the turbulent Christmas fixture list!
Arsenal: Diaby & LaurenVilla: Laursen & Moore
Blackburn: Roberts & Nelson
Bolton: Fortune
Charlton: Lisbie
Chelsea: Cech (out for season)
Everton: Wright, Cahill & Pistone
Fulham: Bullard (out for season) & Elrich
Liverpool: Sissoko & KewellMan City: Sun Jihai
Newcastle: Owen & Ameobi - Both out for the season
Portsmouth: G Johnson
Reading: Mate
Spurs: Gardner
Watford: King - Out for the season
West Ham: Ashton
Hopefully that will put you all in better stead for the next few months. Any more additions that we do not know of are most welcome. We will of course update if anyone gets injured or finds a miracle cure!
Break a Leg!
Dave @ YTM HQ
Team of the Week 13
Another great weekend of Premiership action is over, and all eyes turn to England's performance against Holland on Wednesday night. I don't think that it will be a positive result, but if we play well then we could steal a draw. I guess it all boils down to how seriously the Dutch take the game. If they come out all guns blazing, we could be embarrassed.
Here is the YTM Team of the Week for week 13 of the Premiership:
S Harper
Newcastle United - £3m
6 Points
A Man of the Match performance against Manchester City, in a match that was described by some commentators as 'seriously lacking in everything'!
W Gallas
Arsenal - £8m
13 points
Clean Sheet for Arsenal, and a good headed goal for William... Where was the Liverpool defence?!
K Toure
Arsenal - £6.5m
13 Points
For some reason Toure found himself bombing forward, and with only Reina to beat, he finished as if he was Henry!
Geremi
Chelsea - £4m
9 points
Geremi gave Mourinho a selection headache with a superb performance, contributing with two Key Contributions.
N Shorey
Reading - £2m
9 Points
The young left-back found himself in space and drilled a lovely shot into the left-hand corner of Paul Robinson's goal.
S Sidwell
Reading - £4m
8 Points
Sidwell took advantage of some seriously poor defending to ghost in and poach a goal for Reading.
M Flamini
Arsenal - £4m
8 Points
Flamini scored the first for Arsenal in their emphatic win against the Fallen Kop Idols. Fair play to anyone who had money on Arsenal's three scorers!
G Little
Reading - £2.5m
6 Points
Two Key Contributions for Little in Reading's confident victory over Spurs.
D Drogba
Chelsea - £7.5m
16 Points
No doubt the best player of the weekend. Drogba's predatory hat-trick has shown us that he is bang-on form, and it will take something special to stop him at the moment.
A Shevchenko
Chelsea - £8m
10 Points
'Sheva' gave an all-round performance on Saturday, with two Key Contributions and a well-taken goal. He would have had another, but for a linesman's poor offside decision.
E-H Diouf
Bolton Wanderers - £4.5m
6 Points
Diouf is one of those players that you hate, but would love to see in your team! A goal and a Man of the Match performance on Saturday gave weight to those claims.
Drogba and Shevchenko are looking ominously good... Struggling West Ham are next at the Bridge on Saturday...
...I smell a rout...
Dave @ YTM HQ
Friday, November 10, 2006
Dave's YTM Predictions Week 13
Hopefully this week I will do a little better than a poor 4 out of 10 last weekend. There were a few upsets last weekend, and strong possibilities of some more come 6pm on Sunday evening. Here are my 'guesstimates' at the results in the Premiership...
Saturday
Blackburn vs Man United
Man United were in great form last weekend, and then went and got dumped out of the League Cup by Southend. True, that was a weakened side, but the team confidence will have definitely taken a knock. Blackburn were comfortably beaten by Villa last Sunday, and they will be looking for a more resilient performance at home against their local-ish rivals. McCarthy will again be the key for Rovers, but I feel Man U's class will overshadow him and his team-mates.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Away Win
Chelsea vs Watford
Chelsea were stung last weekend by a good Spurs performance, and some might say, some dodgy decisions from Mr Poll. I personally think there is more to Terry's Red Card than we are being told, but I think I should probably keep that to myself! Watford got a valuable three points against Middlesbrough, and they would have been hoping to build on that. However, to follow it up with a trip to the Champions would not have been Aidy Boothroyd's first choice. Watford will battle bravely, but I think Chelsea will revert to winning ways.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Home Win
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Everton vs Aston Villa
Everton were surprised away at Fulham last weekend, and left the Cottage pointless. They will be looking to their home form to put them back on track for a high finish in the table. Villa are yet to win away from home this season, and O'Neill will be looking to get something out of this game on Saturday. Everton will come out looking for the three points, and I think their attack will be on song tomorrow, and Villa will have no answer to Johnson and Cahill.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Home Win
Man City vs Newcastle
Toon chairman Freddie Shepherd and manager Roeder have a massive challenge on their hands if they are to appease the mighty Toon faithful. Three points on Saturday would do them wonders. Man City appeared to be on the up until they were beaten by Charlton last weekend. They will be looking at their phenomenal home form to push them through the season. They have yet to concede a goal this season at Eastlands! However, I don't know why, but I think Newcastle will knick this...
Dave's YTM Prediction: Away Win
Boro vs West Ham
West Ham had a great result last Sunday with a foul-tempered 1-0 win over the mighty Gunners. I really enjoyed the last ten minutes of that one! Pardew and his men have now won the last two games, and things are definitely looking a bit rosier at the Boleyn Ground. Middlesbrough's inconsistencies continue, and you really don't know which team will turn up to which half, as far as their performance is concerned. Because of that, I am on the fence.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Score Draw
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Portsmouth vs Fulham
The mighty Fulham travel away to high-flying Pompey, in a match that would have been hailed at the start of the season as an absolutely nothing match, with the winner one step closer to relegation. However, Pompey's performances so far have been tremendous, and Fulham currently occupy a position in the top ten of the league, and relegation is something that neither set of fans will e talking about at the moment. Fulham's away form has vastly improved, and they will be looking to get something at Fratton Park. I think they will, but the game will be a bit dull for the neutral.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Goalless Draw
Sheff Utd vs Bolton
The Blades stunned the Toon Army last weekend, as they came away from St James Park with all three points. They will be looking to build on that success, and face a tough opposition in Bolton. Warnock's men have a battle on to stay in the Premiership, and Bolton are looking to rediscover their early season form. Bolton are a horrible football team to watch, but they do carve out results, and I reckon they are good for a point on Saturday.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Goalless Draw
Wigan vs Charlton
Wigan have had two tremendous away performances of late. First they took three points away from 'Fortress Craven Cottage', and then they did the same at the Reebok Stadium. Their home form is equally impressive, and they will be looking for all three points here today. Charlton have not lost a game in all competitions in the last five, and will be hoping to make that six with some braveheart defending. I think the Wigan are a good footballing outfit, and they will be good value for a slender win.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Home Win
Sunday
Arsenal vs Liverpool
The big match this weekend pits the two Premiership choke-artists of recent seasons against each other in a battle for the title of 'Best Team that is not as good as Man U or Chelsea'. I know that's a little harsh, but it isn't that far from the truth. Both teams have a severe problem with beating teams at the top, and this is an opportunity for one of them to prove me wrong. However, I am gonna go with a score draw, and hopefully some quality flowing football. As much as I don't like Arsenal, I love watching them play football at their best. Liverpool are in good form, and will be good value for their point.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Score Draw (Hopefully 3-3!)
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Reading vs Tottenham
Reading have had a terrible ruin of late, with their last four games being against Chelsea, Arsenal, Pompey and Liverpool. It is now the turn of Spurs, and Steve Coppell must be cursing his luck that he faces Martin Jol's men after such a huge morale-boosting win over Chelsea. Spurs are a class outfit, and when all of their players are on song, they can beat anybody. Reading will have their work cut out, but I believe their defence with hold firm, and they will get a good point out of this one.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Goalless Draw
Well, that's my rule ran over the weekend's fixtures.
Ben Rankin of the Mirror has done his predictions on the Mirror website. Click here to have a gander...
Good luck to all your teams this weekend. Leeds have a must win against the Us of Colchester, and I really hope Dennis Wise has something up his sleeve, 'cos we really need some magic! Heard a rumour we might be getting Alan Smith back on loan... That's do!!
Have a good weekend.
Dave @ YTM HQ
Saturday
Blackburn vs Man United
Man United were in great form last weekend, and then went and got dumped out of the League Cup by Southend. True, that was a weakened side, but the team confidence will have definitely taken a knock. Blackburn were comfortably beaten by Villa last Sunday, and they will be looking for a more resilient performance at home against their local-ish rivals. McCarthy will again be the key for Rovers, but I feel Man U's class will overshadow him and his team-mates.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Away Win
Chelsea vs Watford
Chelsea were stung last weekend by a good Spurs performance, and some might say, some dodgy decisions from Mr Poll. I personally think there is more to Terry's Red Card than we are being told, but I think I should probably keep that to myself! Watford got a valuable three points against Middlesbrough, and they would have been hoping to build on that. However, to follow it up with a trip to the Champions would not have been Aidy Boothroyd's first choice. Watford will battle bravely, but I think Chelsea will revert to winning ways.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Home Win
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Everton vs Aston Villa
Everton were surprised away at Fulham last weekend, and left the Cottage pointless. They will be looking to their home form to put them back on track for a high finish in the table. Villa are yet to win away from home this season, and O'Neill will be looking to get something out of this game on Saturday. Everton will come out looking for the three points, and I think their attack will be on song tomorrow, and Villa will have no answer to Johnson and Cahill.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Home Win
Man City vs Newcastle
Toon chairman Freddie Shepherd and manager Roeder have a massive challenge on their hands if they are to appease the mighty Toon faithful. Three points on Saturday would do them wonders. Man City appeared to be on the up until they were beaten by Charlton last weekend. They will be looking at their phenomenal home form to push them through the season. They have yet to concede a goal this season at Eastlands! However, I don't know why, but I think Newcastle will knick this...
Dave's YTM Prediction: Away Win
Boro vs West Ham
West Ham had a great result last Sunday with a foul-tempered 1-0 win over the mighty Gunners. I really enjoyed the last ten minutes of that one! Pardew and his men have now won the last two games, and things are definitely looking a bit rosier at the Boleyn Ground. Middlesbrough's inconsistencies continue, and you really don't know which team will turn up to which half, as far as their performance is concerned. Because of that, I am on the fence.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Score Draw
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Portsmouth vs Fulham
The mighty Fulham travel away to high-flying Pompey, in a match that would have been hailed at the start of the season as an absolutely nothing match, with the winner one step closer to relegation. However, Pompey's performances so far have been tremendous, and Fulham currently occupy a position in the top ten of the league, and relegation is something that neither set of fans will e talking about at the moment. Fulham's away form has vastly improved, and they will be looking to get something at Fratton Park. I think they will, but the game will be a bit dull for the neutral.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Goalless Draw
Sheff Utd vs Bolton
The Blades stunned the Toon Army last weekend, as they came away from St James Park with all three points. They will be looking to build on that success, and face a tough opposition in Bolton. Warnock's men have a battle on to stay in the Premiership, and Bolton are looking to rediscover their early season form. Bolton are a horrible football team to watch, but they do carve out results, and I reckon they are good for a point on Saturday.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Goalless Draw
Wigan vs Charlton
Wigan have had two tremendous away performances of late. First they took three points away from 'Fortress Craven Cottage', and then they did the same at the Reebok Stadium. Their home form is equally impressive, and they will be looking for all three points here today. Charlton have not lost a game in all competitions in the last five, and will be hoping to make that six with some braveheart defending. I think the Wigan are a good footballing outfit, and they will be good value for a slender win.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Home Win
Sunday
Arsenal vs Liverpool
The big match this weekend pits the two Premiership choke-artists of recent seasons against each other in a battle for the title of 'Best Team that is not as good as Man U or Chelsea'. I know that's a little harsh, but it isn't that far from the truth. Both teams have a severe problem with beating teams at the top, and this is an opportunity for one of them to prove me wrong. However, I am gonna go with a score draw, and hopefully some quality flowing football. As much as I don't like Arsenal, I love watching them play football at their best. Liverpool are in good form, and will be good value for their point.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Score Draw (Hopefully 3-3!)
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Reading vs Tottenham
Reading have had a terrible ruin of late, with their last four games being against Chelsea, Arsenal, Pompey and Liverpool. It is now the turn of Spurs, and Steve Coppell must be cursing his luck that he faces Martin Jol's men after such a huge morale-boosting win over Chelsea. Spurs are a class outfit, and when all of their players are on song, they can beat anybody. Reading will have their work cut out, but I believe their defence with hold firm, and they will get a good point out of this one.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Goalless Draw
Well, that's my rule ran over the weekend's fixtures.
Ben Rankin of the Mirror has done his predictions on the Mirror website. Click here to have a gander...
Good luck to all your teams this weekend. Leeds have a must win against the Us of Colchester, and I really hope Dennis Wise has something up his sleeve, 'cos we really need some magic! Heard a rumour we might be getting Alan Smith back on loan... That's do!!
Have a good weekend.
Dave @ YTM HQ
Thursday, November 09, 2006
New players added for Transfer Window 2 (13-18 Nov)
Hilario – GK - Chelsea - 3.0
N Weaver – GK - Manchester City - 3.0
S Harper – GK - Newcastle United - 3.0
S Henchoz – Defender - Blackburn Rovers - 2.5
A Faye – Defender - Bolton Wanderers - 4.0
A Webster – Defender - Wigan Athletic - 5.5
D Agathe – Midfielder - Aston Villa - 2.5
I Osbourne – Midfielder - Aston Villa - 2.5
S Peter – Midfielder - Blackburn Rovers - 2.5
I Tal – Midfielder - Bolton Wanderers - 3.0
B Hughes – Midfielder - Charlton Athletic - 2.5
S Hunt – Midfielder - Reading - 2.5
A Quinn – Midfielder - Sheffield United - 2.5
N Montgomery – Midfielder - Sheffield United - 2.5
H Ghaly – Midfielder - Tottenham Hotspur - 4.0
C Sutton – Striker - Aston Villa - 3.5
C Kazim-Richards – Striker - Sheffield United - 2.5
S Kabba – Striker - Sheffield United - 2.0
Webster is expensive because we inherited his value from the Daily Record game.
We've also inputted their scores from games played so far this season so you can see how they rank against other players.
Cheers,
YTM HQ
N Weaver – GK - Manchester City - 3.0
S Harper – GK - Newcastle United - 3.0
S Henchoz – Defender - Blackburn Rovers - 2.5
A Faye – Defender - Bolton Wanderers - 4.0
A Webster – Defender - Wigan Athletic - 5.5
D Agathe – Midfielder - Aston Villa - 2.5
I Osbourne – Midfielder - Aston Villa - 2.5
S Peter – Midfielder - Blackburn Rovers - 2.5
I Tal – Midfielder - Bolton Wanderers - 3.0
B Hughes – Midfielder - Charlton Athletic - 2.5
S Hunt – Midfielder - Reading - 2.5
A Quinn – Midfielder - Sheffield United - 2.5
N Montgomery – Midfielder - Sheffield United - 2.5
H Ghaly – Midfielder - Tottenham Hotspur - 4.0
C Sutton – Striker - Aston Villa - 3.5
C Kazim-Richards – Striker - Sheffield United - 2.5
S Kabba – Striker - Sheffield United - 2.0
Webster is expensive because we inherited his value from the Daily Record game.
We've also inputted their scores from games played so far this season so you can see how they rank against other players.
Cheers,
YTM HQ
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
Team of the Week 12
Well my predictions were pretty awful this weekend, but I'm not too bothered, as it meant that Chelsea were beaten and made the Premiership a whole lot more interesting!
Watford finally won in the Premiership, but they have to survive without Marlon King for the rest of the season... A difficult blow to take.
Liverpool look like going on a bit of a run at the moment, but it wouldn't surprise me if they ended up unexpectedly losing their next two games!
Here is the YTM Team of the Week in it's full glory...
S Carson
Charlton Athletic - £3m
6 Points
Man of the Match against Manchester City, and he is certainly giving Steve McLaren a dilemma for the upcoming friendly with Holland.
N Vidic
Manchester United - £5.5m
13 points
Another Clean Sheet for United, and another goal for Vidic, who is looking like a must buy for transfer window shoppers.
M Dawson
Tottenham Hotspur - £4.5m
8 Points
Scored the first goal against Chelsea, and looked solid throughout the match.
D Gabbidon
West Ham United - £4m
5 Points
A man of the match performance from the Welsh centre-back, who kept Henry & co. at bay in a famous Hammers victory.
L Rosenior
Fulham - £3m
5 Points
Rosenior is a full-back whose major problem is consistency. If he overcomes this and plays in this form for the rest of the season, he may force himself into the England reckoning.
C Ronaldo
Manchester United - £7m
9 Points
Ronaldo takes his place in the Team of the Week after a stunning free-kick that took the Red Devils a step closer to the three points against Portsmouth.
C Jensen
Fulham - £3.5m
9 Points
Jensen settled the game between Fulham and Everton with a deflected shot past Tim Howard.
A Lennon
Tottenham Hotspur - £5.5m
8 Points
Lennon was unstoppable against Chelsea on Sunday, and his goal was just reward for the number of times he left the Chelsea defence in tatters!
D Kuyt
Liverpool - £6.5m
10 Points
Liverpool seem to be on a bit of an unbeatable run, and Dirk Kuyt is contributing his fair share, with three goals in the last two matches.
D Bent
Charlton Athletic - £7m
6 Points
Bent scored a terrific header to condemn Manchester City to another defeat.
D Webber
Sheffield United - £2m
6 Points
Webber ghosted past the Newcastle defence to score the only goal in a disappointing game for the 50,000+ fans in St James Park.
Matt in the office says that Roeder will get the sack this week... I think that he is under serious pressure, but I don't quite understand the Premiership regarding managers at the moment. They are under pressure, but the board appear to be backing them to the hilt...
Football is a strange business...
Dave @ YTM HQ
Monday, November 06, 2006
November teams start well....
Well I have to say i'm pretty pleased with the start my 3 imaginary teams have made to the November Manager of the Month competition.
All 3 of my "blocks" kept a clean sheet and my main striker bagged a couple of goals.
Here are the teams I selected in the November preview:
Team 1: Reina, Finnan, Carragher, Hyypia, Riise, Young, Carsley, Barry, Agbonlahor, Kuyt, Drogba.
59 points which would have put me 55th.
Team 2: Sorensen, Hughes, Ridgewell, Mellberg, P Neville, Gerrard, Lampard, Barry, Agbonlahor, Kuyt, Drogba.
46 points which would have put me 686th. Ridgewell didn't play which was a blow. He's not injured so hopefully he'll be back for the next match.
Team 3: Van der Sar, G Neville, Vidic, R Ferdinand, Heinze, Young, Scholes, Valencia, Agbonlahor, Kuyt, Rooney.
58 points which would have put me 69th. Going with Heinze rather than Evra coud hurt this team.
Not bad out of over 63,000 teams although the leader already has 78 points so i am playing catch-up.
Cheers,
Tom
YTM HQ
All 3 of my "blocks" kept a clean sheet and my main striker bagged a couple of goals.
Here are the teams I selected in the November preview:
Team 1: Reina, Finnan, Carragher, Hyypia, Riise, Young, Carsley, Barry, Agbonlahor, Kuyt, Drogba.
59 points which would have put me 55th.
Team 2: Sorensen, Hughes, Ridgewell, Mellberg, P Neville, Gerrard, Lampard, Barry, Agbonlahor, Kuyt, Drogba.
46 points which would have put me 686th. Ridgewell didn't play which was a blow. He's not injured so hopefully he'll be back for the next match.
Team 3: Van der Sar, G Neville, Vidic, R Ferdinand, Heinze, Young, Scholes, Valencia, Agbonlahor, Kuyt, Rooney.
58 points which would have put me 69th. Going with Heinze rather than Evra coud hurt this team.
Not bad out of over 63,000 teams although the leader already has 78 points so i am playing catch-up.
Cheers,
Tom
YTM HQ
Friday, November 03, 2006
YTM Predictions Week 12
It's another weekend of Fantasy Football predictions from the YTM HeadQuarters, and a few tasty London derbies to get my teeth into! Liverpool will be looking to convert their Champions League form to the Premiership, and Watford are still looking for that elusive first three points of the season. Will they succeed?... Let's see...
Saturday
Bolton vs Wigan
Wigan put on a good show in front of the Fulham faithful last weekend and came away with three points from a difficult fixture. Theyt face another one of those this weekend, and will be looking to frustrate Bolton and steal a goal through the strikeforce of Heskey and Kamara. Bolton do not concede many goals, however, and they will be looking to consolidate their position in 3rd, and bite back after their defeat to Man United. Bolton's tight defence will be the difference here.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Home Win
Charlton vs Man City
It may be too early in the season to use the phrase 'Six-Pointer', but this match if definately a chance for one of these teams to push themselves out of danger and into some much-needed form. Charlton have been playing good football of late, and deserved their point away at Newcastle last weekend. Man City gained a valuable victory thanks to captain Dunne on Monday night, and will be looking to build on that victory. I think Charlton's good football will finally be rewarded on Saturday.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Home Win
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Fulham vs Everton
The Toffees have another away day in the capital, this time against Fulham. Having taken a point away from the Emirates Stadium, Everton will be looking for more this time around. My friends who were at Craven Cottage last Saturday said that Fulham did not deserve anything out of the game... and they will need to up their game if they are to withstand David Moyes' men. I predict a tough game, and Fulham's defence will be the key. If they can scratch out the unforced errors, a point looks likely.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Score Draw
Liverpool vs Reading
Liverpool had a big win in the Champions League midweek, and it seems that Rafa Benitez has finally decided on his best starting eleven! Reading have been unfortunate with the fixtures recently, having just played Chelsea, Arsenal and then in-form Portsmouth. They have Liverpool on Saturday, followed by the visit of Tottenham. Steve Coppell will certainly see this period as a 'damage limitation' exercise, and will look to defend at Anfield. Liverpool will be buoyant, and I fully expect a home win.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Home Win
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Man United vs Portsmouth
Man U had a shock in midweek as they lost away at Copenhagen. They simply tried to coast through the game, and at that level, they just cannot afford to do that! The Red Devils will no doubt be out to prove a point against Pompey this weekend, and they will be wanting to remind everyone that they are a class outfit. Pompey are on great form, and they will fancy their chances of coming away from Old Trafford with a point, but Fergie's men will be up for this one methinks.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Home Win
Newcastle vs Sheff Utd
Newcastle performed heroically against Palermo in midweek to scrape an away win against a team joint-top of Serie A. They will be looking to build on that performance and start getting some positive results in the league. Sheffield manager Neil Warnock will be looking to stifle and frustrate the Toon Army, and I think they have the potential to do exactly that. With Hulse up front as well, you never know...
Dave's YTM Prediction: Goalless Draw
Watford vs Middlesbrough
Watford have drawn their last two games in the Premiership 0-0. Middlesbrough's last two games have both ended 1-0. I do not expect many goals in this game, but I do think that Boro will have the edge, and my money would be on the Yak to grab the winner.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Away Win
Sunday
Aston Villa vs Blackburn
Villa suffered their first defeat of the season at the hands of Liverpool last weekend, and their match against Blackburn on Sunday will show whether they can deal with defeat or not. Blackburn had a great Thursday night in Europe, and will be looking to their star man Benni McCarthy to do the business again. I think there will be goals in this game, and I think Villa will get the majority.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Home Win
Tottenham vs Chelsea
A peach of a London derby at White Hart Lane this Sunday, and Chelsea will no doubt be tired after their heroics at the Nou Camp on Tuesday night. Tottenham will be just as fatigued, having won a superb game against FC Bruges on Thursday night. Tottenham have the potential to win this game. However, I can't see the Chelsea juggernaut being stopped at the moment, and my money is on an away win.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Away Win
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West Ham vs Arsenal
Finally, Upton Park plays host to the mighty Gunners. West Ham won(!) at the weekend, and they will be hoping to build on that result on Sunday. However, Alan Pardew is no doubt a realist, and this match will be nothing like the last time these two sides met, when West Ham won 3-2 at Highbury. Arsenal will come away with the three points, and Pardew's men will realise that one win won't make them invincible.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Away Win
That's all folks! Hope your teams win at the weekend, unless you are a Barnsley fan...
Dave @ YTM HQ
Saturday
Bolton vs Wigan
Wigan put on a good show in front of the Fulham faithful last weekend and came away with three points from a difficult fixture. Theyt face another one of those this weekend, and will be looking to frustrate Bolton and steal a goal through the strikeforce of Heskey and Kamara. Bolton do not concede many goals, however, and they will be looking to consolidate their position in 3rd, and bite back after their defeat to Man United. Bolton's tight defence will be the difference here.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Home Win
Charlton vs Man City
It may be too early in the season to use the phrase 'Six-Pointer', but this match if definately a chance for one of these teams to push themselves out of danger and into some much-needed form. Charlton have been playing good football of late, and deserved their point away at Newcastle last weekend. Man City gained a valuable victory thanks to captain Dunne on Monday night, and will be looking to build on that victory. I think Charlton's good football will finally be rewarded on Saturday.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Home Win
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Fulham vs Everton
The Toffees have another away day in the capital, this time against Fulham. Having taken a point away from the Emirates Stadium, Everton will be looking for more this time around. My friends who were at Craven Cottage last Saturday said that Fulham did not deserve anything out of the game... and they will need to up their game if they are to withstand David Moyes' men. I predict a tough game, and Fulham's defence will be the key. If they can scratch out the unforced errors, a point looks likely.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Score Draw
Liverpool vs Reading
Liverpool had a big win in the Champions League midweek, and it seems that Rafa Benitez has finally decided on his best starting eleven! Reading have been unfortunate with the fixtures recently, having just played Chelsea, Arsenal and then in-form Portsmouth. They have Liverpool on Saturday, followed by the visit of Tottenham. Steve Coppell will certainly see this period as a 'damage limitation' exercise, and will look to defend at Anfield. Liverpool will be buoyant, and I fully expect a home win.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Home Win
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Man United vs Portsmouth
Man U had a shock in midweek as they lost away at Copenhagen. They simply tried to coast through the game, and at that level, they just cannot afford to do that! The Red Devils will no doubt be out to prove a point against Pompey this weekend, and they will be wanting to remind everyone that they are a class outfit. Pompey are on great form, and they will fancy their chances of coming away from Old Trafford with a point, but Fergie's men will be up for this one methinks.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Home Win
Newcastle vs Sheff Utd
Newcastle performed heroically against Palermo in midweek to scrape an away win against a team joint-top of Serie A. They will be looking to build on that performance and start getting some positive results in the league. Sheffield manager Neil Warnock will be looking to stifle and frustrate the Toon Army, and I think they have the potential to do exactly that. With Hulse up front as well, you never know...
Dave's YTM Prediction: Goalless Draw
Watford vs Middlesbrough
Watford have drawn their last two games in the Premiership 0-0. Middlesbrough's last two games have both ended 1-0. I do not expect many goals in this game, but I do think that Boro will have the edge, and my money would be on the Yak to grab the winner.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Away Win
Sunday
Aston Villa vs Blackburn
Villa suffered their first defeat of the season at the hands of Liverpool last weekend, and their match against Blackburn on Sunday will show whether they can deal with defeat or not. Blackburn had a great Thursday night in Europe, and will be looking to their star man Benni McCarthy to do the business again. I think there will be goals in this game, and I think Villa will get the majority.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Home Win
Tottenham vs Chelsea
A peach of a London derby at White Hart Lane this Sunday, and Chelsea will no doubt be tired after their heroics at the Nou Camp on Tuesday night. Tottenham will be just as fatigued, having won a superb game against FC Bruges on Thursday night. Tottenham have the potential to win this game. However, I can't see the Chelsea juggernaut being stopped at the moment, and my money is on an away win.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Away Win
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West Ham vs Arsenal
Finally, Upton Park plays host to the mighty Gunners. West Ham won(!) at the weekend, and they will be hoping to build on that result on Sunday. However, Alan Pardew is no doubt a realist, and this match will be nothing like the last time these two sides met, when West Ham won 3-2 at Highbury. Arsenal will come away with the three points, and Pardew's men will realise that one win won't make them invincible.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Away Win
That's all folks! Hope your teams win at the weekend, unless you are a Barnsley fan...
Dave @ YTM HQ
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