Match of the Weekend
Manchester City v Liverpool
Both teams had good results in the Europa winning their matches so they would want to continue their momentum going into this weekend. This will be the home debut for City's summer signings and I think this is going to be a big weekend for Mancini. He has to win this match to ease the pressure and prove to his Middle Eastern employers that they have not made a mistake entrusting him with over £300 millions pounds of their investment in players. A loss here might see him as the first manager to fall this season. We will have our first look at Balotelli in the Premiership and my feeling is that he will be impressive. Also there is the question mark over James Milner and if he starts? and where will he play?
Liverpool, on the other hand, has seen a small revival of sorts under Roy Hogdson and such continue to impress with their workrate and tight organisation at the back. I don't think Torres is fully fit to start so David Ngog will continue to lead the front line.
The Kid's prediction: a scored draw, possibly 2-2 again.
The Kid's betting tip: Over 2.5 goals @ 1.85
Arsenal vs Blackpool
Blackpool had a great outing at Wigan last week but the Emirates is a different cattle all together. Blackpool can take heart in that Arsenal is probably short in defence with new boy Koscielny suspended.However, Fabregas and Van Piesie will be back for the Gunners to offset the loss of Nasri and should be enough to get them the 3 points.
The Kid's Prediction: Arsenal to win by 2 clear goals.
The Kid's betting tip: Arsenal on the AH +2.5 goals @ 2.05
Birmingham v Blackburn Rovers
Birmingham was a suprise package last year but this year I feel that might struggle. They have not made any significant improvements to their squad and the loss of Joe Hart mean that they do not have an iron wall at the back anymore.
Big Sam will again try to strong arm and stifle the opposition and hope to catch a goal on the counter.
The Kid's Prediction: I can't see pass a goalles draw here.
The Kid's betting tip: Draw @ 3.25
Everton v Wolves
I saw last week's match an was very impressed with both these teams. Although Everton lost at Blackburn but they controlled most of the match and looked good in the movement and passing. Wolves as well, were suprising spritly during their match with Stoke. Being at home and with better quality, this should go Everton's way
The Kid's Prediction: Everton to win big
The Kid's betting tip: Everton on the AH +1 @ 1.8
Stoke City v Tottenham
Spurs looked really impressive last weekend with Bale, Huddlestone and Modric all in good form. Although they had a blip on the astroturd in midweek, they should be all over a Stoke side that looked mediocre last weekend.
The Kid's Prediction: an away win for spurs 3-1
The Kid's betting tip: Away win @ 2.4
West Bromwich Albion v Sunderland
West Brom got a trashing last weekend at the hands of holders, but seriously I don't think that they are that bad a team. Ya sure, they will be relegation candidates this year but they might give us a suprise or two this season. I am taking WBA to win this one.
The Kid's Prediction: Contrary to the form book, I am taking WBA to win 1-0
The Kid's betting tip: Home win @ 2.4
West Ham v Bolton
After a slow start to his managerial career with Bolton, Owen Coyle has really molded the team into a really good footballing team, doing away with the "kick and run" tactics legacy of Sam Allardyce. West Ham has not shown much improvement under Avram Grant so Bolton should take this match easy.
The Kid's Prediction: Bolton 2-0
The Kid's betting tip: Away win @ 3.25
Wigan v Chelsea
Wigan will be relegated this season. Enough said.
The Kid's Prediction: another trashing for the home team on the cards.
The Kid's betting tip: Chelsea on the AH+2 @ 2.02
Newcastle v Villa
Newcastle is basically the same team which went down 2 season ago, maybe even weaker that that. The only bright spark in the team is Andy Carroll who showed a glimmer of his potential against Manchester United. Villa did not have any post O'Neill hiccup and should continue their good form at St James Park.
The Kid's Prediction: Villa to win 2-0
The Kid's betting tip: Villa on the AH +1.5 @ 2.15
Fulham v Manchester United
Manchester United return to the Craven Cottage where their record is really bad over the last couple of seasons. Last year's capitulation was a testament to how far Fulham has progressed under Roy Hodgson. This season, however, Man United is in imperious form and Sir Alex should be able to the turn tables on new manager Mark Hughes.
The Kid's Prediction: Man U to win 3-1
The Kid's betting tip: Under 2.5 goals @ 1.98
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