As I write this, I have just received the results of my poll, which has seen a whopping 76% of voters want me to write regularly about football. It is also just under an hour before 5 of the Premier League's fixtures get under way, in a ultimately crucial day for the sides near the bottom of the league.
Three of the five bottom teams are in action, with all of them at home. Blackburn play host to Owen Coyle's Bolton Wanderers, whilst Blackpool play Stoke at Bloomfield Road and Everton make the short trip to the DW Stadium to lock horns against Roberto Martinez's Wigan. For these 3 teams today, 3 points would be a massive step towards getting away from the drop zone, but a defeat could be totally the opposite.
There is also the small matter of another Midlands derby, with revitalised West Brom playing Aston Villa at the Hawthorns. Two sides who are on a decent run of form, which has seen both most likely stay in the league for another season, play in a match which is more about bragging rights, then points.
At 5.30, our heads will turn to the top of the Premier League in a real crunch tie in West London. Tottenham will travel the short distance to Stamford Bridge, where they will play an in-form Chelsea side. This is a real 6 point affair, but for different reasons. Chelsea still have a chance to retain their Premier League crown, albeit a very small chance, whilst Tottenham need to try and close the gap on Manchester City, who play host to relegation threatened West Ham United tomorrow afternoon.
Other games tomorrow feature Arsenal and Manchester United. The Red Devils are just 7 points away from grabbing their 19th Premier League title, whilst a defeat for Arsenal will leave them trophy less for another season under Arsene Wenger. There is another Midlands derby, with Birmingham and Wolves playing at St Andrews. After disappointment midweek away to Stoke, Wolves really need to be looking for a better performance against the Blues, and hopefully grab some vital points to drag them away from the drop zone. There is also the small matter of Liverpool and Newcastle United as well. Both have had a very much rollercoaster season, with Liverpool on a high at the moment, whilst Newcastle not so much on a high. A home tie for the Reds should be enough for them to grab 3 points and keep their hopes alive of snatching 5th place after an impressive run under Kenny Daglish
So there you go, there is a quick preview for you all ahead of this weekends fixtures. Later on, I will write a review on my "game of the day" for today, and will repeat the same feat on Sunday night.
Three of the five bottom teams are in action, with all of them at home. Blackburn play host to Owen Coyle's Bolton Wanderers, whilst Blackpool play Stoke at Bloomfield Road and Everton make the short trip to the DW Stadium to lock horns against Roberto Martinez's Wigan. For these 3 teams today, 3 points would be a massive step towards getting away from the drop zone, but a defeat could be totally the opposite.
There is also the small matter of another Midlands derby, with revitalised West Brom playing Aston Villa at the Hawthorns. Two sides who are on a decent run of form, which has seen both most likely stay in the league for another season, play in a match which is more about bragging rights, then points.
At 5.30, our heads will turn to the top of the Premier League in a real crunch tie in West London. Tottenham will travel the short distance to Stamford Bridge, where they will play an in-form Chelsea side. This is a real 6 point affair, but for different reasons. Chelsea still have a chance to retain their Premier League crown, albeit a very small chance, whilst Tottenham need to try and close the gap on Manchester City, who play host to relegation threatened West Ham United tomorrow afternoon.
Other games tomorrow feature Arsenal and Manchester United. The Red Devils are just 7 points away from grabbing their 19th Premier League title, whilst a defeat for Arsenal will leave them trophy less for another season under Arsene Wenger. There is another Midlands derby, with Birmingham and Wolves playing at St Andrews. After disappointment midweek away to Stoke, Wolves really need to be looking for a better performance against the Blues, and hopefully grab some vital points to drag them away from the drop zone. There is also the small matter of Liverpool and Newcastle United as well. Both have had a very much rollercoaster season, with Liverpool on a high at the moment, whilst Newcastle not so much on a high. A home tie for the Reds should be enough for them to grab 3 points and keep their hopes alive of snatching 5th place after an impressive run under Kenny Daglish
So there you go, there is a quick preview for you all ahead of this weekends fixtures. Later on, I will write a review on my "game of the day" for today, and will repeat the same feat on Sunday night.
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