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