EPL 2013/14 Mega Thread - Previews, Reviews and General Discussion/Banter

Started by Tominator, August 13, 2013, 12:12:17 PM

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Tominator

GAMEWEEK 29 PREVIEW



West Bromwich Albion v Manchester United
Massive game for United and particularly David Moyes after another tumultuous couple of weeks. A loss here would put them in doubt of qualifying for Europa

KEY PLAYER:  Juan Mata
TOMINATOR'S TIP:  2-1 to United


Cardiff City v Fulham
A big game; a crunch six-pointer. Expect both sides to throw everything at this one, as it could play a big role in the relegation results come May.

KEY PLAYER:  Jonny Heitinga
TOMINATOR'S TIP:  2-2 draw


Norwich City v Stoke City
A win for Norwich would really boost relegation fears, coming off the back of a 1-0 triumph over Spurs. Stoke have been inconsistent but were excellent against Arsenal, and will be without Charlie Adam for another suspension.

KEY PLAYER:  Gary Hooper
TOMINATOR'S TIP:  1-0 to Norwich


Crystal Palace v Southampton
Palace are defensively solid at home, while Southampton have had four players coming off England international duties, but that added quality should prove too strong.

KEY PLAYER:  Julian Speroni
TOMINATOR'S TIP:  2-1 to Southampton


Chelsea v Tottenham
Biggest game of the round - a win for Chelsea would put them 7 points clear at the top of the table, but a win for Tottenham would boost Top Four chances. But Tottenham have trouble scoring, and Chelsea will probably be too good at home

KEY PLAYER:  Eden Hazard
TOMINATOR'S TIP:  1-0 to Chelsea

Nige


elephants

"We're gonna win the league, we're gonna win the league"

Too soon :s haha

Nige


T Dog

Arsenal poised to make their move..... ;D

Tominator

Cardiff beat Fulham 3-1 ... gonna be hard for Fulham to survive now; their nearest rival is Sunderland who are 3 points ahead but have 3 extra games in hand... I can't see them avoiding the drop

Tominator

GAMEWEEK 30 PREVIEW



Hull City v Manchester City
City now remain in just one competition after crashing out of the Champions League and FA Cup. They'll look to bounce back but need to arrest their poor away form, against Hull who are generally good at home.

KEY PLAYER:  Sergio Aguero
TOMINATOR'S TIP:  2-1 to Man City


Everton v Cardiff City
Another crunch game for Cardiff, but it should prove too tough a task against an Everton side that need every point they can get if they are to grab a Europa spot

KEY PLAYER:   Leighton Baines
TOMINATOR'S TIP:  2-0 to Everton


Fulham v Newcastle United
Every game for Fulham is a crunch game now. A 3-1 loss to Cardiff leaves them in massive trouble, and if they go down badly against the Magpies at Craven Cottage, it could be curtains.

KEY PLAYER:  Maarten Stelekenberg
TOMINATOR'S TIP:  2-1 to Newcastle


Southampton v Norwich
Southampton's run of favourable fixtures continues with a home game against Norwich, who have been in good form recently. But the Saints should be too good at home

KEY PLAYER:  Adam Lallana
TOMINATOR'S TIP:  2-0 to Southampton


Stoke City v West Ham United
West Ham have won their last four games to find themselves sitting in the Top 10, after being in the relegation zone a month earlier! A trip to Stoke will test them and could potentially bring them back to earth. Both teams are defensively strong so could be a 0-0 draw.

KEY PLAYER:  Peter Crouch
TOMINATOR'S TIP:  0-0 draw


Sunderland v Crystal Palace
Earlier this season these two clubs seemed certain to go down. But with new managers came renewed form and they are now looking like potentially surviving, but Sunderland still sit 2nd bottom. This is a massive six-pointer.

KEY PLAYER:  Thomas Ince
TOMINATOR'S TIP:  2-1 to Sunderland


Swansea City v West Bromwich Albion
West Brom are out of the relegation zone only on goal difference, and a bad loss here could send them down. They are in desperate need of a win, whilst Swansea are fresh from a week off after their Europa League exit to Napoli, could also do with 3 points themselves.

KEY PLAYER:  Wilfried Bony
TOMINATOR'S TIP:  2-1 to Swansea


Aston Villa v Chelsea
Samuel Eto'o looks set to lead the line for Chelsea after his recent form, in a game that Chelsea need to capitalise to cement their advantage at the top. They lead Man City by 9 points, though Man City have 3 games in hand.

KEY PLAYER:  Samuel Eto'o
TOMINATOR'S TIP:  2-0 to Chelsea


Manchester United v Liverpool
David Moyes' men played very well against West Brom, and are showing glimpses that they can play good football. This will be a massive test, as will games against Olympiakos and Manchester City, both at OT, to see where they are at and whether Moyes is good enough. Fellaini's recent form has been a revelation, but they need more consistency against a very up-and-about Liverpool side.

KEY PLAYER:  Marouane Fellaini
TOMINATOR'S TIP:  2-1 to Liverpool


Tottenham v Arsenal
The North London derby! What a game this always is. Tottenham have lost heavily against City and Liverpool, as well as last week's 4-0 drubbing to Chelsea, and will need to bounce back against an Arsenal side who need every point possible to challenge for the title. Massive game!

KEY PLAYER:  Hugo Lloris
TOMINATOR'S TIP:  1-1 draw

Keeper27

3-0 against United @ Old Trafford. I'll take that

4 points off top with a game spare. Loving it. City still 3 games in hand and a point behind.

Noz


stew42


elephants


Nige


Tominator

David Moyes did what he's done best for United today

One step forward, three steps back

BoredSaint


Keeper27

LFC grinded out another win... undefeated all year.
Come on you reds