YTM Predictions Week 36

We are coming to the season’s close, and the title race and relegation battles are very much alive!
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Anyway, here are my opinions on the weekend's games:

Saturday

Bolton v Reading
In the space of one week, Bolton have changed their target from battling with Arsenal for the 4th Champions League spot, to battling with Everton and the teams below for the UEFA Cup places. Sam Allardyce's team have improved yet again this season, and this will be another stern test of Reading's long-term Premiership credentials. This should be an entertaining draw.
Dave YTM Prediction: Draw

Charlton v Sheffield Utd
It's a massive game at the Valley on Saturday, and could well determine who stays up and who goes down. Alan Pardew seems to be dragging the Addicks in the right direction, but Warnock's men seem to be up for the fight. Should be a close one, but Charlton's class should eventually tell.
Dave YTM Prediction: Home Win

Fulham v Blackburn
Lawrie Sanchez needs to get the Fulham players re-motivated, or they could find themselves having derbies with Palace instead of Chelsea next season! Blackburn may be suffering from an FA Cup hangover, and Fulham should be able to get back to winning ways at the Cottage.
Dave YTM Prediction: Home Win

Liverpool v Wigan
Rafa Benitez says that Liverpool need one more win to guarantee Champions League football next season. I expect Liverpool to win this game against Wigan, but I think they won’t need their league position to get into the Champions League next season, as they will win it this term!
Dave YTM Prediction: Home Win

Man Utd v Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough are still unpredictable, but Man United are very predictable, in that they are in irresistible form at the moment, and any other prediction than a home win would be a foolish game...
Dave YTM Prediction: Home Win

Spurs v Arsenal
I really want Spurs to win this game! Not because I don't like the Gunners, because I really like their style of football. Tottenham need to take some big scalps, and then they will be able to start to climb into the top echelon of English football. I want Spurs to win for the good of British football! Don't think they will though...
Dave YTM Prediction: Draw

Watford v Man City
Man City boss Stuart Pearce seems to have the weight of relegation lifted from his shoulders, but he will still be asking his players to give 100% to the bitter end of the season. Whether his players will respond is another matter. Watford are fighting a losing battle, but fighting they are, and Marlon King's return could see a Watford victory.
Dave YTM Prediction: Home Win

West Ham v Everton
West Ham are in terrible form. Everton are playing very well at the moment, with AJ and Arteta a constant threat. The Hammers' back line will have to be on top form if they are to get anything out of this game.
Dave YTM Prediction: Draw

Sunday

Aston Villa v Pompey
Villa's season seems to have got a kick-start at a strange time, and their win away at Boro made sure that they were safe. Pompey still have an outside chance of Europe, and will try their best to get something out of this game.
Dave YTM Prediction: Draw

Newcastle v Chelsea
Michael Owen will NOT be playing in this game, and with that goes any chance of Newcastle pulling off a shock result. Chelsea will be determined to keep the gap to three points between themselves and Man United and I expect another 'professional' performance from the boys in blue.
Dave YTM Prediction: Away Win

There you have it my friends. Thanks for reading and good luck to all of your teams this weekend.

Cheers,

Dave @ YTM HQ