Preview!!!!

Hello people and welcome to another Strike! There are plenty of good games this weekend so hopefully we shall see lots of goals. The early kick off is a belter and it is The Special One coming up against The Normal One as it is Chelsea at home to Liverpool. In my opinion, Jose Mourinho can't afford to lose this game otherwise he may be the next managerial casualty.

So let's crack on with my predictions for the weekend and I have decided to change the format a little bit, rather than do a weekly predictions for every Premier League game, I am going to do my super 6 for the week. 


Chelsea 1 - 1 Liverpool - I don't see either one of these sides getting the three points, Chelsea are all over the place at the moment and their key players who were instrumental last season are very below par. Eden Hazard who was unstoppable last season is almost unrecognizable and his misery continued in midweek as his penalty miss dumped The Blues out of the League Cup at Stoke. Liverpool will come into this game on the back of a disappointing draw last week to Southampton and a scrappy win in the Cup at home to Bournemouth and I think this game has a score draw written all over it.


Crystal Palace 1 - 1 Man United - This one could be a very tight one, Palace were thumped in the Cup at The Etihad and will look to bounce back in front of their fans. Where do I even begin with Man United? They were pretty awful against Middlesbrough and it was another poor performance from Wayne Rooney who saw his penalty saved as well as Ashley Young's. I hear a lot of United fans who claim that Rooney is their best player, well if a player who doesn't score goals, doesn't create goals and who misses penalties is your best player then it must say a lot about how poor your team is. Either side could nick this but I am going for a score draw.


Swansea 1 - 3 Arsenal - Somehow I don't think that Arsene Wenger will pick the same side that got outplayed, outthought and outfought in Sheffield on Tuesday night. Swansea are not the same side that were playing some lovely football at the start of the season and that is why I think Arsenal will win this one, despite the injuries to key players quite comfortably. I also fancy Oliver Giroud to keep up the fine goal scoring form he is in at the moment.


Watford 1 - 2 West Ham - West Ham are a good footballing side and what Slaven Billic is doing there deserves a lot of credit and I really think he could lead West Ham to a top 6 finish. They were brilliant last week against Chelsea last week and I can see them grabbing the points here. Watford were absolutely awesome away at Stoke last weekend and it was good to see Troy Deeney score his first goal of the season but I just think The Hammers will just about edge it.


Everton 2 - 1 Sunderland - I was at The Emirates last week and I thought Everton played some lovely football at times and were a tad unlucky not to grab point but once again is the defending that let them down but I think they will bounce back here. Sunderland for 45 minutes last week were terrible and were lucky not to be a goal or 2 down but that dubious penalty and the red card to Coliccini just before half time changed the whole game but they always seem to beat Newcastle but I don't see them getting anything at Goodison this weekend.


Tottenham 3 - 0 Aston Villa - Aston Villa are in turmoil at the moment and sacking Tim Sherwood without having a replacement is madness, I think this could be a real tough one for The Villa and Spurs were pretty good last week at Bournemouth and I think if Harry Kane wants to, he could grab another hat trick.


So there are my Super 6 for the weekend! I will back tomorrow for a review of todays games and all the big talking points!

Cheers!

Predictions!

Hello people, sorry I didn't do a review of last weeks games but this week has been a busy one but i will be definitely be back on Sunday to do a full review of this weekends games!


Here are my predictions for this weekend!


Aston Villa 1 - 0 Swansea -  This game is massive for both sides, a defeat for either will put them in trouble. Aston Villa simply have to win this game and I think they will just about get the three points. As for Swansea, they are looking very poor at the moment and they just can't buy a win. A big game for two under pressure managers.


Leicester 2 - 1 Crystal Palace - I think this game could be a very entertaining one, Leicester should kick off at 2 nil down because they seem to play better when they are losing. I think Jamie Vardy will continue his goal scoring form, Palace will miss Dwight Gayle and I think the Foxes will just edge this one.


Norwich 1 - 1 West Brom - The Canaries cannot be any worse than they were last week at Newcastle but I still don't see them winning this one. The Baggies got a very important win last week and I can see this one being a draw.


Stoke 2 - 0 Watford - Stoke were pretty good against Swansea and probably deserved the points and I think they will be to strong for Watford. The Hornets were good for an hour last week against Arsenal but just couldn't hold on and I can see this being an easy win for the Potters.


West Ham 1 - 0 Chelsea - West Ham finally get to play one of the big boys at home and I can see them winning it, they were superb at Palace last time out. Chelsea are still not impressing me, they were pretty average in midweek against Kiev and they weren't great against Villa. A tight game but three points for The Hammers for me.


Arsenal 2 - 1 Everton - The Gunners are in very good form and they were outstanding against Bayern Munich, as for Everton they were awful last weekend and will want to improve but the way Arsenal are playing at the moment, I can't see anything else but a home win.


Sunderland 1 - 0 Newcastle - If Sunderland are ever going to win a game, it is going to be against their fierce rivals. They were a tad unlucky at West Brom last week while Newcastle tore Norwich apart. I can see a feisty game with plenty of tackles and passion but I can see a much needed win for Big Sam's men.

Bournemouth 1 - 2 Tottenham -   I can just see Spurs being a little bit to strong here, Bournemouth will cause problems and probably grab a goal but Spurs to edge it but will their Europa League adventures play a part?

Man United 2 - 1 Man City - I really cannot see United losing this game, I am not convinced by them and I don't think they are playing well but I think they will get the job done here. Man City simply have to start Kompany, otherwise it could be a long day for the back four. They were pretty average in midweek but got the job done. Will be an interesting one but United to edge it.

Southampton 1 - 1 Liverpool - It is going to take time for Jurgen Klopp to get his side playing the way he wants and that is why I think this game will end up a draw. The Saints have picked up recently and I wouldn't be shocked if they did grab the points but it is a draw for me.


I will be back Sunday! Cheers!

It's Baaaaaaack!

Hello you lovely lot! Finally the Premier League is back after another boring international break! There are a lot of good games this weekend so hopefully we should see goals, goals and more goals!

So here are my predictions for the weekend!


Tottenham 2 - 1 Liverpool - Welcome to the Premier League, Jurgen Klopp! I think this game will be a close one but I think Spurs will just about edge it as they are the home side. Liverpool have lost Danny Ings for the rest of the season which is a shame as he was quite good scoring form of late. I think Harry Kane will grab another goal.


Chelsea 1 - 0 Aston Villa - This game is a must win for Chelsea, if they lose here then Jose Mourinho is in serious trouble but Aston Villa are in woeful form and as much as I like backing the underdog, I can't back them. Diego Costa returns from his suspension and will probably start a fight as usual and not actually do anything.


Crystal Palace 2 - 0 West Ham - Palace are a very good side to watch and I can see them winning this game quite easily. West Ham have had some unbelievable results away from home but I just think they will come up short here.


 Everton 2 - 2 Man Utd - I can see lots of goals in this one, Man Utd will want to bounce back from being thumped at Arsenal last time out and Louis Van Gaal will demand a response. Everton can win this game if Lukaku is in the mood as he looks very good at the moment.


Man City 2 - 0 Bournemouth - This game is an interesting one, Man City should win this game with ease but with no Sergio Aguero for 4 weeks, this could be a nervy one. I really like The Cherries and they will give it a go like they normally do.

Southampton 1 - 1 Leicester - I think this game has a draw written all over it, both sides play good football so could it be a high scoring draw, I can see Jamie Vardy scoring another here.

West Brom 0 -1 Sunderland - Sunderland have got to win at some point and now they have appointed Big Sam, I think this game will be the one. I can see it being a very cagey one but The Black Cats will want to impress their new boss.

Watford 1 - 3 Arsenal - If Arsenal really want to challenge for the title then these are the games they have to win. I think The Gunners will be to strong for Watford but they are a good side and will cause problems.

Newcastle 1 - 2 Norwich - Newcastle have to win this but I just can't see them winning at the moment and you can really feel the tension from the fans. I rate Alex Neil as a manager and I think his boys will win this.

Swansea 1 - 1 Stoke - The Swans have been pretty average recently, Gomis has stopped scoring goals and Jefferson Montero isn't playing like he was at the start of the season. I think Stoke could win this but it is a draw for me.

So there are my predictions for the week! I will be back tomorrow!

What a weekend!

Hello you lovely lot! Better late than never but welcome to a midweek special, we are now in an international break which is enthralling because England are playing the mighty Estonia and Lithuania.

Let's crack on with my round up of all the games from the Premier League!


Crystal Palace 2 - 0 West Brom - What a job, Alan Pardew is doing at Selhurst Park. Palace were superb on Saturday and The Baggies just couldn't handle them, especially Wilfred Zaha, Yannick Bolasie and Yohann Cabaye. I really think that if they can keep up this form then a Europa League spot isn't a million miles away, as for West Brom, they are not looking like a Tony Pulis side at all.


Aston Villa 0 - 1 Stoke City - Another defeat for Tim Sherwood's side and they are looking in real trouble and if it wasn't for a couple of other sides playing ever worse then they would be bottom. Villa are lacking goals, the ability to defend and any desire at the moment but fair play to Stoke because Villa Park isn't an easy place to go.


Bounemouth 1 - 1 Watford - This was a really entertaining game to watch but I am concerned about the Cherries now that Callum Wilson is out for the long term. Glenn Murray is a good player so the Bournemouth fans will hope he can carry on with the goals. Watford have found their feet in the Premier League and they play some lovely football at times.


Man City 6 - 1 Newcastle - The first half was all Newcastle and they could have been more than a goal up if it wasn't for some top goalkeeping but the second half was an absolute shambles from The Toon. Sergio Aguero scored 4 goals in 13 minutes which was unbelievable but also fantastic if you had him in your fantasy team. Newcastle are in huge trouble and I don't see them improving.


Norwich 1 - 2 Leicester - The Foxes bounced back after their humbling defeat last week and that boy Jamie Vardy just cannot stop scoring at the moment. This was a brilliant game to watch and if you would have said that at the start of the season, I would have laughed at you.


Sunderland 2 - 2 West Ham - The Black Cats threw away a 2 goal lead and had a man sent off, no real surprise that Dick Advocaat has decided to call it a day. Sunderland started off superb and looked like getting their first win of the season but once again their defensive frailties came back to haunt them and they sit second bottom and in massive trouble with no manager.      


Chelsea 1 - 3 Southampton -  I didn't fancy Chelsea to win this game and their performance showed why, they were dreadful all over the pitch. Eden Hazard, Nemanja Matic, Cesc Fabregas and all of their key players from last year look all over the place at the moment. Southampton were well worth their win and should have scored more. Jose Mourinho made the best joke of the year by saying that referees are afraid to give decisions to Chelsea after Falcao's dive wasn't rewarded with a spot kick but a yellow card. Well played ref.


Everton 1 - 1 Liverpool - Brendan Rodgers's last game in charge for Liverpool, it was a gritty game and Everton had the chances to win it. Danny Ings looks good for Liverpool but it was that man Lukaku who caused all sorts of problems again.


Arsenal 3 - 0 Man United - Well that is one way to bounce back from a defeat and what a win it was. The game was pretty much over in the first 8 minutes when Alexis's lovely backheel was doubled 33 seconds later from some lovely football which ended with Ozil slotting home. The third was a belter and it was that man Alexis with a piledriver into the top corner. I haven't been convinced by United and they were awful, in fact that is an insult to awful, they were a shambles all over the pitch. Petr Cech made some important saves but it was a very easy day.

Swansea 2 - 2 Tottenham - Another entertaining game, two lovely freekicks from Eriksson and beauty of an own goal by Harry Kane which any striker would have been proud of. Swansea caused a lot of problems down the wings and if it wasn't for some world class keeping, they would have won the game.

I shall be back over the weekend to do a little round up of all the Internationals featuring all the home nations.

Until then :)

Premier League Preview!

Hello people! After a pretty disappointing week for the British sides in Europe, it is back to the Premier League! After this weekend we have another international break where England play the mighty Estonia and Lithuania which I am so excited about.....

So Let's crack on with my predictions!

Crystal Palace 2 - 0 West Brom - I really like Crystal Palace, they play some lovely football and if they carry on then Alan Pardew will be up there for manager of the year. West Brom are a funny side, they looked very good against Everton in parts but they do look very suspect at the back and I feel with Palace's creative players like Cabaye will punish them. A comfortable win for The Eagles here.


Aston Villa 1 - 1 Stoke - The Villa were a tad unlucky last weekend at Anfield and I thought Rudy Gestede looked a massive threat but once again for Tim Sherwood's side, it is the defending they aren't very good at. Stoke finally won their first game of the season last weekend but I can see this ending in a scrappy score draw.


Bounemouth 0 - 1 Watford - I really like The Cherries but the injury to Callum Wilson is a killer blow for them, I can see them struggling to score goals. Watford must've been disappointed with their defeat last weekend but I can see them sneaking a result here.


Manchester City 2 - 0 Newcastle - Make no mistake, that win for City in midweek was massive after that defeat to Spurs. I think Sergio Aguero will score here as the goal in Germany will do his confidence no harm. Newcastle were superb last week against Chelsea but once again their defensive frailties came back to haunt them.


Norwich 2 - 1 Leicester - I think this game could be a very entertaining game, Norwich conceded a last gasp equalizer at West Ham while Leicester suffered their first defeat to the hands of Arsenal. I think the home side will just about edge this but will be a good game for the neutral.


Sunderland 0 - 1 West Ham - Sunderland have been terrible and I can see another defeat here. West Ham are unbelievable away from home and I think they will win here and that will be the end of Dick Advocaat.


Chelsea 1 - 1 Southampton - This is another must win for Chelsea but I don't see them getting the win. They look all over the place at the back and I think the Saintswill take full advantage especially if Saido Mane comes up against Ivanovic.


Everton 2 - 0 Liverpool -  For me, Everton go into this game as favourites and I can see them winning this game very easily after their superb comeback at The Hawthorns. Liverpool are in poor form and they were poor on Thursday against Sion. If Lukaku is in the mood, he could tear the Liverpool back four apart.


Arsenal 2 - 1 Man United - Arsenal need to bounce back after their poor show in midweek and I actually think this is the perfect game for them. I am not convinced by Man United and this game could be a cracker. Gabriel against Anthony Martial will be an interesting battle.


Swansea 1 - 1 Tottenham - Swansea have been poor for a few weeks and I think Spurs, who will be full in confidence after thrashing Man City last week. I think this game will be end to end but a score draw for me/ 


I will be back over the weekend for a round up! Have a good one!