Final YTM Predictions of the season!

My predicting this season has been at best 'patchy', so I will have to deliberate as to whether it would be worth doing them next season. We will be looking to update the blog on a regular basis with relevant YTM team and player news, so we will see if there is any room left for my 'guesstimates'!

Here are my predictions for the final Sunday of the Premiership season:

Blackburn v Reading
Blackburn looked good against Spurs last night, and Pedersen seems to be in top form at the moment. My money would be on him to make the difference on Sunday, as this should be a tight game, with both clubs eyeing a place in the UEFA Cup next season. For both teams this will most probably be through the Intertoto, but that would be better than nothing!
Dave's YTM Prediction: Home Win

Bolton v Aston Villa
Sammy Lee's first match was definitely one to forget as they rolled over for West Ham. This match should be different, in front of a full Reebok Stadium. I think Lee will need the summer to create his own squad of players to try to beat what Big Sam achieved. Villa will want to end the season on a high, and are in good form at the moment. Should be a close game, and either side have the match-winners.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Draw

Chelsea v Everton
The title is gone, and no doubt Chelsea will want to rest players ahead of the FA Cup Final. However, they still are unbeaten under Mourinho at the Bridge in the Premiership, and Jose will not want to let that record slip on the last day. Chelsea's team may not be full strength, but they should have enough firepower to turnover the Toffees. Arteta is always a threat though...
Dave's YTM Prediction: Home Win

Liverpool v Charlton
Charlton are already down, and Liverpool will have almost a full eye on the Champions League final. The main story here is Robbie Fowler's last game for Liverpool. It will definitely be an emotional day for the Liverpool legend, and it would not surprise me if he turned out to be the key man.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Home Win

Man United v West Ham
One half of the relegation story. West Ham need a positive result to steer away from the drop and condemn Wigan to the Championship. Tevez will again be the main threat to the Manchester goal, but Sir Alex has promised to play his big guns to make the relegation fight a fair one. Whether this relegation battle will ever be seen as fair after the West Ham fiasco is anybody's guess.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Home Win

Middlesbrough v Fulham
Just heard on the grapevine that Lawrie Sanchez has been installed as the permanent Fulham boss, and he has resigned from his Northern Ireland post. This should be a good move for the Cottagers, as they need to play good creative football to keep their fans happy. If Sanchez can do that with Northern Ireland, he should be able to do it with Fulham! Both Fulham and Boro are safe this season, and both will need to do a lot of work if they are to perform better next season.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Draw

Portsmouth v Arsenal
Pompey still have a chance of getting into Europe next season, but will face a tough test against Arsenal, who have no need to rest any of their players. Fabregas has been in sensational form of late, contributing with goals as well as Key Contributions. I fully expect him to keep it up on Sunday, and be the difference between the two teams.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Away Win

Sheff Utd v Wigan
A crunch match at Bramall Lane. Wigan need to win and hope that Man United beat West Ham. The cynic inside me is saying that this may be a very tepid affair, and that Wigan will knick it to ensure that West Ham go down. After all, all of the bosses at the bottom think West Ham should already be down already...
Dave's YTM Prediction: Draw

Tottenham v Man City
Spurs will be looking for the point that they need to guarantee a place in the UEFA Cup next season against the Citizens. Man City are purely playing for pride, and without Joey Barton do look a little toothless. Emile Mpenza has played well since he arrived at Eastlands, and may well be a factor. However, Berbatov, Defoe and Keane are in another league, and should take control of this game.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Home Win

Watford v Newcastle
Managerless Newcastle will be looking to end a poor season on a high against relegated Watford. However, the Hornets have already shown that that they are going out with a sting, as they beat Reading at the Madejski last week. Newcastle will need to have their wits about them, and the deadly duo of King and Bouazza could surprise them.
Dave's YTM Prediction: Home Win

That's all I've got. It’s been a great season, and we are all looking forward to the undoubted excitement of transfer frenzy! Next season should be even better!

Cheers,

Dave @ YTM HQ