In what is already a must win game this week, Liverpool take on the early season surprise package Burnley at Anfield. With both Gerrard and Torres coming through the international break unscathed we can't see past a Liverpool win with plenty appoints apiece for Anfield's main men. It was too many draws against the so-called 'lesser teams' in the league that cost Liverpool the title last season so the Reds will be hoping to put the playoff winners in their place.
Elsewhere Man City host the Gunners with Emmanuel Adebayor hoping to prove that a little bit of love can help maintain his early season form against his former employers while another ex Gooner Kolo Toure skipper's the side for the first time as club captain since the departure of Richard Dunne to Villa on deadline day. Arsenal have looked strong in the opening fixtures while City seem to still be trying to bed in as a team after all the new arrivals so we expect a draw.
After a good start to the season and lots of points for their defenders Stoke face the Chelsea machine at the Britania. The Potter's long throws caused havoc in defences last season so if they can keep the Blues out at the other end they might just have a chance of sneaking something.
The early evening kick-off see the stylish looking Spurs host the champions at White Hart Lane. The injury to Modric was a big blow but in typical fashion Harry wheeled & dealed on deadline day to bring in a ready made replacement in Niko Kranjcar. Spurs have already beaten Liverpool at the Lane this season and, with Jermain Defoe in the form of his life, what odds on Spurs waling away with all 3 points against a United side still missing key players at the back?
Saturday, 12 September 2009
Blackburn v Wolverhampton, 15:00
Portsmouth v Bolton, 15:00
Sunderland v Hull, 15:00
Birmingham v Aston Villa, 12:00
