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