Raub Champions

Hall of Fame : SEASON 2010/2011

2011-12-28T09:43:00.001+08:00

Kembali menulis di sini. Memang lama gilo dah tak post apa-apa kat sini - baru dua orang anak, dah macam jadi PM. Tak sempat, bila ada masa, idea plak tak de. Ni baru nak ada, tu pun setelah dikenakan dengan 28 point minggu lepas!, memang hina gile rasa. Takpe, peringatan untuk champion ini beraksi dengan sepenuh kuasa. POWER UP!!

Season 2010/2011

Mementang aku tak menang season lepas, lambat-lambat je buat review.. hehe. Takpe, ni khas untuk ko, Yus. Pui!

Menampilkan Man Utd sebagai pemenang EPL. Arsenal dapat gak tempat dalam Champions League, dan sekarang tinggal dia dan Chelsea sahaja beraksi dalam liga handalan itu. Man U mana? - main Europa League? Liga hina tu? haha. Bergelumbang la semua fan Man U dengan taik-taik hinaan kelab bawahan.

Aku, secara ikhlasnya, memang nak menang liga Raub Championship kita ni buat 3 kali berturut-turut melengkapkan hatrik. Tetapi hati kecilku berkata; "kalau aku asyik menang je, mesti bebudak ni jadi boring dan putus asa untuk season-season yang mendatang". Abis tu, boring la aku, takde keseronokan kalau tiada ayam di reban nanti? (buat info untuk pembaca, aku ni memang suka makan ayam.. hehe), so dengan tak ikhlasnya aku ala-ala tutup mata je tuko player last gameweek season 2010/11, dan.. ia berhasil. Tahniah Yus, dengan team Juventus Rawang.

Dengan berpandukan table di sebelah, boleh kita rungkaikan bahawa, tidaklah jauh pun kan antara team penganjur (NASIRA 8) dan Juventus Rawang (dah aku cakap, memang aku bagi je.. haha). Yang lain di bawah, hanya meminta simpati kerajaan Barisan Nasional untuk meneruskan kehidupan di gelangan reban. hehe.

Kesimpulannya;

Champion: Yusri KRU (Juventus Rawang)

Runner Up: Penganjur Yang Hensem (NASIRA 8)

Third Place: Kropol Tersang Boy (Panthers III)

Fourth Place: Alif Skrtel (THE KOP)

Fifth Place: Didi Alias (Liversuarez)

Season 2011/12 Performance

Rajah di atas menunjukkan performance top 5 dari season 2010/11 untuk season 2011/12 hingga ke gameweek 18. Tak guna leading awal-awal jika kecundang di akhiran.. hehe. Kalau nak motivasi lebih, sila kaji line warna merah.

Selamat berfantasi (bukan masturbate ye.. haha)

Week 9 BPL Team News & Prediction

2011-10-21T21:16:00.001+08:00

Premier League Team News

Arsenal
Predicted Lineup
- Szczesny
- Djourou
- Koscielny
- Mertesacker
- Santos
- Arteta
- Song
- Ramsey
- Walcott
- van Persie
- Gervinho
- Next Match: Stoke (H)
- Out:
  - Abou Diaby
  - Almunia
  - Gibbs
  - Sagna
  - Vermaelen
  - Wilshere
- Doubts:
  - Jenkinson
- Banned:
- Last Time Out…Aaron Ramsey missed out against Sunderland due to a very minor hamstring strain – that allowed Tomas Rosicky to come into the midfield. Kieran Gibbs started at left-back once again but was forced off on 50 minutes with a stomach muscle strain. Theo Walcott and Gervinho were again given the wide roles with Andrei Arshavin restricted to a cameo from the bench.
- This Time Around…Arsene Wenger may be without a fit right-back for the clash after Carl Jenkinson suffered a knee injury in the Champions League victory over Marseille. The youngster had been deputising for Bacary Sagna, who is sidelined with an ankle problem, but it has been confirmed that he is very unlikely to make the game. If he fails to prove his fitness, the manager will most likely use Johan Djourou who is adept in the position. Kieran Gibbs is another defensive doubt with Andre Santos, who started in Europe, likely to continue. Aaron Ramsey, should return in midfield with Tomas Rosicky likely to make way. Wenger must once again decide who to start in the wide roles with Andrei Arshavin again likely to miss out.
Aston Villa
Predicted Lineup
- Given
- Hutton
- Collins
- Dunne
- Warnock
- Bannan
- Petrov
- Ireland
- Delph
- Bent
- Agbonlahor
- Next Match: West Brom (H)
- Out:
  - Delfouneso
  - Jenas
  - Lichaj
- Doubts:
  - Collins
- Banned:
- Last Time Out…Alex McLeish brought Emile Heskey back into his starting lineup, preferring him to Barry Bannan, perhaps due to the latter’s recent international duties. The Scot did feature in the second half, though. James Collins failed to recover from a foot injury, with Ciaran Clark stepping into the defence as his replacement. The likes of Marc Albrighton and Charles N’Zogbia were again given bench roles, although both saw action in the second-half.
- This Time Around…James Collins has handed Alex McLeish a boost by declaring himself fit for clash. The centre-back missed out against Manchester City with a groin injury and is expected to replace Cairan Clark in the starting lineup. The game will come too soon for on-loan Jermaine Jenas though who is reportedly still three to four games away from full fitness. Emile Heskey could make way with Barry Bannan, who was benched at City last time out, coming back into the team. This would mean a shift back to 4-4-2 formation, with Darren Bent and Gabby Agbonlahor partnered up front.
Blackburn Rovers
Predicted Lineup
- Robinson
- Salgado
- Dann
- Samba
- Givet
- Hoilett
- N'Zonzi
- Lowe
- Olsson
- Petrovic
- Roberts
- Next Match: Tottenham (H)
- Out:
  - Grella
  - Nelsen
- Doubts:
  - Dunn
  - Pedersen
- Banned:
- Last Time Out…Steve Kean made three changes to the side that lost at home to Man City the previous Gameweek, with Jason Roberts, Michel Salgado and Martin Olsson all in the starting XI. David Goodwillie recovered from food poisoning but could only make the bench, though he did come on as a second half sub late on. Yakubu’s brace against Arsenal already seems a lifetime away- the Nigerian sat on the bench for the entire game. Jason Lowe shifted to a midfield role, alongside Steven N’Zonzi and Radosav Petrovic.
- This Time Around…Steve Kean could welcome back midfielders David Dunn and Morten Gamst Pederson for the clash with Spurs. The pair were both reportedly close to returns last time out against QPR and may into contention. Radislav Petrovic could be the one to make way should Pedersen make a return, Dunn would seem more likely to claim a bench role. Up front, the manager must decide whether to recall Yakubu or persist with Jason Roberts. David Goodwillie may also be in with a shout, but could be preferred for a role on the flank.
Bolton Wanderers
Predicted Lineup
- Jääskeläinen
- Boyata
- Cahill
- Wheater
- Robinson
- Eagles
- Reo-Coker
- Pratley
- Petrov
- Davies
- Ngog
- Next Match: Sunderland (H)
- Out:
  - Alonso
  - Davis
  - Holden
  - Lee
  - Mears
  - Ricketts
- Doubts:
- Banned:
- Last Time Out…Owen Coyle rang the changes at Wigan with David Wheater recalled in defence alongside Gary Cahill, while Dedryk Boyata kept the right-back role. Zat Knight dropped to the bench then, while Gretar Steinsson and Fabrice Muamba were left out of the squad with Darren Pratley and Nigel Reo-Coker continuing in central midfield. Ivan Klasnic was available after suspension but was given just a five minute sub appearance late on, with David N’Gog justifying his manager’s decision with a goal.
- This Time Around…A win marked the end to Bolton’s lengthy losing streak and Owen Coyle, who revealed that the players’ jerseys are theirs to lose, will surely stick with the same starting lineup for this one. David Ngog will be expected to keep his place next to Kevin Davies in attack, with Ivan Klasnic again left on the bench. Fabrice Muamba, Zat Knight and Gretar Steinsson will be expected to miss out once again – the latter pairing failed to make the 18-man squad at Wigan.
Chelsea
Predicted Lineup
- Cech
- Bosingwa
- Ivanovic
- Terry
- Cole
- Mikel
- Meireles
- Lampard
- Sturridge
- Drogba
- Mata
- Next Match: QPR (A)
- Out:
  - Essien
  - Hilário
  - Ramires
- Doubts:
- Banned:
  - Torres
- Last Time Out…Andre Villas-Boas recalled Branislav Ivanovic to his defence against Everton, with David Luiz nursing a knock. Elsewhere, the Chelsea lineup was unchanged with Didier Drogba leading a three-pronged attack, leaving Nicolas Anelka benched.
- This Time Around…Andre Villas-Boas has confirmed that Ramires has been ruled out the clash after the Brazilian international suffered an ankle injury against Everton and then missed out in the Champions League victory over Genk. Expect Mikel or Josh McEachran to come in alongside Frank Lampard and Raul Meireles in the midfield three. Didier Drogba, Juan Mata and Daniel Sturridge, none of whom featured against Genk, should all take their places in the starting line-up. Fernando Torres will complete the final game of his three match ban here.
Everton
Predicted Lineup
- Howard
- Hibbert
- Jagielka
- Distin
- Baines
- Coleman
- Fellaini
- Rodwell
- Osman
- Cahill
- Saha
- Next Match: Fulham (A)
- Out:
  - Anichebe
- Doubts:
  - Heitinga
- Banned:
- Last Time Out…David Moyes was able to field an unchanged side at Stamford Bridge, with Jack Rodwell available in midfield after his red card was rescinded. That meant that club skipper Phil Neville was again left on the bench. He saw action on 72 minutes, replacing Tim Cahill but it was fellows subs Apostolos Vellios and Royston Drenthe who again made the impact. Vellios notching a consolation for the Toffees to continue building his reputation.
- This Time Around…James McFadden starts his second stint as an Everton player and, although he is unlikely to be thrown in at the deep-end with a start, could get some minutes off the bench for the Toffees. Louis Saha should continue up front with Tim Cahill in the support role. Although, with no goals to his name so far this season, Saha’s position is under threat from Apostolos Vellios who has grabbed two in just five brief substitute appearances. Phil Neville may once again miss out with the likes of Jack Rodwell and Mauro Fellaini preferred in the central midfield positions and Tony Hibbert at right-back.
Fulham
Predicted Lineup
- Schwarzer
- Baird
- Hughes
- Hangeland
- Riise
- Dempsey
- Murphy
- Sidwell
- Dembélé
- Zamora
- Johnson
- Next Match: Everton (H)
- Out:
  - Davies
  - Riise
  - Ruiz
  - Senderos
- Doubts:
  - Murphy
  - Sá
- Banned:
- Last Time Out…Aaron Hughes returned to the starting lineup, with Chris Baird getting the nod at right-back. Moussa Dembele lasted just thirty-six minutes on the wing before a knock forced the Belgian off, affording Damien Duff some game time after Jol had decided to start him on the bench.
- This Time Around…Danny Murphy is considered a doubt after failing to make the squad for his side’s Europa League clash with Wisla Krakow after sustaining a knee injury at Stoke. Clint Dempsey and Bobby Zamora, both of whom were rested for the trip to Poland will come back into contention. Damien Duff could challenge for a place in the starting lineup but faces competition from Moussa Dembele, who has been favoured one the left side of midfield in recent weeks. Orlando Sa is a doubt after sustaining a hamstring injury in the Europa League.
Liverpool
Predicted Lineup
- Reina
- Kelly
- Skrtel
- Carragher
- Enrique
- Gerrard
- Henderson
- Adam
- Downing
- Kuyt
- Suárez
- Next Match: Norwich (H)
- Out:
  - Doni
  - Eccleston
  - Shelvey
- Doubts:
  - Robinson
- Banned:
  - Lucas
- Last Time Out…Kenny Dalglish was able to welcome skipper Steven Gerrard to his starting lineup, with Andy Carroll dropping to the bench to make way. That saw a shift to a 4-5-1 with Dirk Kuyt and Stewart Downing flanking Luis Suarez up front. Lucas picked up his fifth booking of the season and was replaced by Jordan Henderson on the hour-mark – the former Sunderland man would seem favourite to replace Lucas for the meeting with Norwich.
- This Time Around…The fit again Steven Gerrard should keep his place in the starting lineup and, after impressing against Manchester United, indeed, Kenny Dalglish will be expected to make few enforced changes here. Glen Johnson could be pushing for a starting role having come through over an hour of action in a friendly with Rangers on Tuesday and is now ready to battle it out with Martin Kelly for the right-back spot. Dalglish will be forced into a change in midfield with Lucas suspended - Jordan Henderson looks most likely to be drafted in. Alternatively, the Liverpool boss could shift to a standard 4-4-2, with Dirk Kuyt on the right flank with Gerrard adopting a deeper midfield role. That would see Andy Carroll partnering Luis Suarez up front.
Manchester City
Predicted Lineup
- Hart
- Richards
- Kompany
- Lescott
- Clichy
- Silva
- de Jong
- Barry
- Nasri
- Touré
- Agüero
- Next Match: Man United (A)
- Out:
  - Tévez
- Doubts:
  - Richards
- Banned:
- Last Time Out…Roberto Mancini rang the changes for the league game with Aston Villa, Edin Dzeko was rested, allowing Mario Balotelli to lead the line. David Silva grabbed just a brief second half cameo, while Samir Nasri was also rested, as Adam Johnson took centre stage with a goal and assist. James Milner lined up on the opposite flank as Gareth Barry and Nigel De Jong took up the holding roles. Yaya Toure was charged with supporting Balotelli in attack from midfield. Sergio Dzeko and Aguero returned to action in Tuesday’s Champions League tie with Villarreal – the latter starting from the bench but emerging to fire the priceless winner. Mancini again rotated his lineup for this game, drafting in Pablo Zabaleta and Aleksandar Kolarov at full-back – the latter putting in a man of the match performance in the 2-1 win. Nasri and Silva were restored, while Johnson was replaced after just 40 minutes as Mancini changed tact by introducing Barry from the bench.
- This Time Around…Roberto Mancini will bring his big guns back into the starting lineup for this top-of-the-table derby. Sergio Aguero will be expected to return after recovering from injury and grabbing a crucial late goal in the Champions League victory over Villarreal. A handful of misses and a rather disappointing performance may see Edin Dzeko benched with the in-form Mario Balotelli given the nod as Aguero’s partner. Alternatively, Augero could play up front on his own with Yaya Toure, Samir Nasri and David Silva supporting. Micah Richards is a slight doubt after suffering a head injury against Aston Villa – should he fail to recover in time Pablo Zabaleta should start at right-back. Mancini must also make a decision at left-back, with Alex Kolarov impressing against Villareal – Clichy faces competition to regain his start. Elsewhere Adam Johnson will be looking to keep his place on the flank having been replaced on 40 minutes in Tuesday’s European tie.
Manchester United
Predicted Lineup
- De Gea
- Jones
- Ferdinand
- Vidic
- Evra
- Nani
- Fletcher
- Anderson
- Young
- Hernández
- Rooney
- Next Match: Man City (H)
- Out:
  - Gibson
- Doubts:
  - Cleverley
- Banned:
- Last Time Out…Sir Alex Ferguson’s starting XI was a major surprise. Wayne Rooney, Nani, Javier Hernandez and Anderson were all omitted for the 1-1 with Liverpool. Phil Jones’ versatility continues to offer him plenty chances of starts- this time he moved to central midfield and has now started United’s last eight league games. Rio Ferdinand joined Jonny Evans in the heart of the back-four as Nemanja Vidic missed out altogether, despite playing for Serbia in midweek. Vidic made his return to the starting lineup against Otelul Galati in the Champions League, partnering Chris Smalling in central defence with Fabio returning at right-back. Ferdinand was rested for Tuesday’s tie along with Jonny Evans, Darren Fletcher and Danny Welbeck, who all dropped to the bench. Wayne Rooney returned up front and claimed the 2-0 win via a pair of spot-kicks.
- This Time Around…Sir Alex Ferguson has an almost fully-fit squad to choose from for the derby clash. Darron Gibson remains out with an ankle problem, whilst Tom Cleverley is still doubtful after sustaining a foot injury last month. Ferguson is likely to turn to a Wayne Rooney and Javier Hernandez strike partnership, with Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic paired at the back. Phil Jones will be favourite to claim the right-back role with Chris Smalling and Fabio set to miss out after starts in Tuesday’s Champions League tie. Darren Fletcher, Anderson, Ashley Young and Nani would seem likely starters in midfield. Although Ji-Sung Park, who is often used in important games, could also challenge for a start on the flank.
Newcastle United
Predicted Lineup
- Krul
- Simpson
- Taylor
- Coloccini
- Taylor
- Obertan
- Cabaye
- Tioté
- Gutiérrez
- Ba
- Best
- Next Match: Wigan (H)
- Out:
  - Smith
  - Williamson
- Doubts:
  - Ameobi
  - Guthrie
  - Vuckic
- Banned:
- Last Time Out…Alan Pardew was able to field an unchanged side in the 2-2 with Spurs. Davide Santon made his debut late on in the second half, replacing Danny Simpson, and may be pushing for a start next week at home to Wigan. Shola Ameobi came off the bench to strike a superb equaliser and he will be threatening to break up the Demba Ba and Leon Best partnership up front.
- This Time Around…After coming off the bench against Tottenham, Davide Santon could make his first start in the Premier League for the Magpies. Alan Pardew has hinted that Danny Simpson is perhaps favourite to drop out, with Ryan Taylor continuing to impress at left-back. Although Santon is equally adept on either side of defence. Shola Ameobi gave his boss food for thought after grabbing the late equaliser last weekend and may nudge Leon Best, who has failed to score in his last three games, out of the starting lineup. With the midfield continuing to impress, Hatem Ben Arfa looks set to continue in a bench role.
Norwich City
Predicted Lineup
- Ruddy
- Naughton
- Martin
- Barnett
- Tierney
- Bennett
- Fox
- Johnson
- Pilkington
- Hoolahan
- Morison
- Next Match: Liverpool (A)
- Out:
  - Ayala
  - Vaughan
  - Ward
  - Whitbread
- Doubts:
- Banned:
- Last Time Out…Paul Lambert named an unchanged lineup for the fourth consecutive match, again leaving club skipper Grant Holt on the bench as Steve Morison lead the line in a 4-5-1. The likes of Ritchie De Laet, Andrew Surman and Andrew Crofts all had to make do with bench duty having been given opportunities earlier in the season.
- This Time Around…Unless injuries force changes, Paul Lambert is expect to hand in the same teamsheet for the fifth consecutive Premier League fixture. The switch to a 4-5-1 formation has proven successful in recent weeks. Steve Morison has recovered from a knock picked up in the win over Swansea and should start this one - club captain Grant Holt, who has had to make do with a bench role recently, is expected to miss out again. Zak Whitbread is still sidelined with a hamstring injury.
Queens Park Rangers
Predicted Lineup
- Kenny
- Young
- Hall
- Ferdinand
- Traore
- Barton
- Derry
- Faurlin
- Taarabt
- Wright-Phillips
- Helguson
- Next Match: Chelsea (H)
- Out:
  - Agyemang
  - Campbell
  - Dyer
  - Gabbidon
  - Hulse
  - Rowlands
- Doubts:
  - Connolly
- Banned:
- Last Time Out…Neil Warnock sprung a major surprise at Loftus Road, with Adel Taarabt benched after his walk-out in the 6-0 defeat at Fulham in Gameweek seven. Jay Bothroyd also dropped out, with Jamie Mackie and Heidar Helgusson selected as their replacements. Armand Traore returned at left-back after serving a one-match suspension.
- This Time Around…Neil Warnock has defended Adel Taarabt after the midfielder received a public berating from captain Joey Barton. The Moroccan midfielder could be recalled to the starting lineup after being dropped last week, although Jamie Mackie impressed with an assist and will be looking to hang on to his starting role. Heidar Helguson was favoured over the likes of Jay Bothroyd in the lone striker position and should continue there after grabbing the goal in the 1-1 draw with Blackburn.
Stoke City
Predicted Lineup
- Begovic
- Wilkinson
- Shawcross
- Upson
- Wilson
- Pennant
- Delap
- Whelan
- Etherington
- Walters
- Crouch
- Next Match: Arsenal (A)
- Out:
  - Collins
  - Fuller
- Doubts:
  - Higginbotham
  - Pennant
- Banned:
- Last Time Out…Tony Pulis was without Jonathan Woodgate in his defence for the 2-0 win over Fulham, the former Spurs man again struggling to sustain back-to-back starts. Matt Upson came into the starting lineup then, while both Matt Etherington and Jermaine Pennant overcame injury concerns to claim starting roles. Rory Delap partnered Glenn Whelan in midfield as Dean Whitehead dropped to the bench. Kenwyne Jones was fit enough for the bench but was unable to dislodge the partnership of Peter Crouch and Jonathan Walters up front.
- This Time Around…After heavy rotation for the Europa Leauge against Maccabi Tel Aviv on Thursday, Tony Pulis is likely to revert back to his usual suspects for the trip to Highbury. Jonathan Walters and Peter Crouch should continue up front, keeping Cameron Jerome and Kenwyne Jones on the bench after their stint in Thursday’s tie. Danny Higginbotham and Wilson Palacios both featured for the reserves this week and could be in with a chance of making the squad. Glenn Whelan and Rory Delap will be expected to start in central midfield however, with Matt Etherington on the left-flank. Jermaine Pennant missed Thursday’s tie, along with Jonathan Woodgate, and their availability could yet be a concern for Pulis with reports suggesting that Pennant is touch and go. Ryan Shotton played on right side of midfield for Stoke in the Europa League and could fill in once again if Pennant fails to make the clash. Another option is dropping Walters back to the flank with Jerome or Jones coming in next to Crouch.
Sunderland
Predicted Lineup
- Mignolet
- O'Shea
- Brown
- Turner
- Bardsley
- Sessegnon
- Colback
- Vaughan
- Richardson
- Wickham
- Bendtner
- Next Match: Bolton (A)
- Out:
  - Angeleri
  - Bramble
  - Campbell
  - Gordon
  - Gyan
- Doubts:
- Banned:
  - Larsson
- Last Time Out…Steve Bruce was without the service of Nicklas Bendtner at the Emirates due to the conditions of his loan deal. Stephane Sessegnon was given the lone striker role in a 4-5-1 with David Vaughan returning to bolster the midfield that also included Lee Cattermole and Jack Colback. Seb Larsson picked up his fifth booking of the season in the 2-1 defeat and will now miss the trip to Bolton.
- This Time Around…Steve Bruce has revealed that he will play 4-4-2 and switch Stephane Sessegnon to midfield role, with Ahmed Elmohamady possibly making way. Nicklas Bendtner, who will come straight back into the side after sitting out against parent club Arsenal, is now lacking a strike partner and the manager has revealed that he could hand Connor Wickham his first start in the Premier League. Dong-Won Ji is another option up front. Sebastian Larsson will miss out though through suspension and the boss may now push Richardson up to the left-flank. Phil Bardsley returns from his four-game ban and can therefore slot in at left-back.
Swansea City
Predicted Lineup
- Vorm
- Rangel
- Monk
- Williams
- Taylor
- Dyer
- Britton
- Allen
- Sinclair
- Routledge
- Graham
- Next Match: Wolves (A)
- Out:
  - Agustien
  - Bodde
  - Caulker
  - Dobbie
  - Tate
- Doubts:
- Banned:
- Last Time Out…Brendan Rodgers was able to recall Leon Britton to his midfield, with Mark Gower dropping to the bench to make way. Wayne Routledge supported lone striker Danny Graham. Stephen Dobbie replaced Routledge late on but picked up an ankle knock, forcing the Swans down to ten men, having used all of their subs.
- This Time Around…Stephan Dobbie, who has mainly been used as a substitute this season, will miss out after suffering an ankle injury in the defeat at Norwich. After finding the back of the net in his last two games, Danny Graham will surely get the nod over Leroy Lita up front. Mark Gower found himself benched last time out and would seem unlikely to dislodge Leon Britton and Joe Allen for a central midfield role. New signing Vangelis Moras could challenge Garry Monk for a central defensive spot.
Tottenham Hotspur
Predicted Lineup
- Friedel
- Walker
- Kaboul
- Bassong
- Assou-Ekotto
- Modric
- Parker
- Livermore
- Bale
- van der Vaart
- Adebayor
- Next Match: Blackburn (A)
- Out:
  - Bentley
  - Corluka
  - Dawson
  - Gallas
  - Huddlestone
  - King
  - Kranjcar
- Doubts:
- Banned:
- Last Time Out…Emmanuel Adebayor shrugged off a hamstring problem to start at Newcastle, while Rafael Van der Vaart was given his wish, playing just off the lone forward, as Luka Modric was moved to the flank by Harry Redknapp. Jake Livermore joined Scott Parker in central midfield, while Jermain Defoe was benched. The striker staked his claim for a starting role next time out with the second goal in the 2-2 draw. Ledley King’s withdrawal due to injury just before the half-hour mark afforded Sebastian Bassong a chance against his former club and adds to Spurs’ injury woes at the back.
- This Time Around…Ledley King’s groin injury is not as serious as first feared, according to reports, and the central defender should be back by early November. Harry Redknapp will be forced to turn to Sebastien Bassong to partner Younes Kaboul in defence in the meantime, the latter should be recalled here having been rested for Thursday’s Europa League tie. Sandro, who missed out with a calf injury at Newcastle, returned for Thursday’s Europa League tie with Ruben Kazan, along with the Aaron Lennon and Danny Rose – all three are in contention here then. Sandro would seem most likely to start in a central midfield spot, ousting Jake Livermore to the bench. Jermain Defoe could push for a start after coming off the bench last time out to grab a goal at Newcastle but, after playing 90 minutes up front with Roman Pavlyuchenko in Europe, Redknapp would seem likely to stick to a partnership of Emmanuel Adebayor, with Rafael Van der Vaart used up in support.
West Bromwich Albion
Predicted Lineup
- Foster
- Reid
- McAuley
- Olsson
- Jones
- Brunt
- Scharner
- Mulumbu
- Thomas
- Odemwingie
- Long
- Next Match: Aston Villa (A)
- Out:
- Doubts:
  - Mulumbu
  - Reid
  - Tamas
- Banned:
- Last Time Out…Roy Hodgson made four changes from the draw at Sunderland. Nicky Shorey surprisingly dropped to the bench with Billy Jones lining up at left-back. James Morrison and Graham Dorrans were amongst the subs as Paul Scharner and Jerome Thomas came in. Somen Tchoyi was given the nod up in support of Shane Long, although Peter Odemwingie came off the bench to notch a goal and push himself forward for a start at Villa.
- This Time Around…Roy Hodgson is confident that Youssouf Mulumbu and Steven Reid will be fit for the clash. The pair missed training session in the week and are recovering from minor knee and hand problems respectively. Gabriel Tamas’ inclusion is less likely though as he is still suffering with a thigh injury. Peter Odemwingie is expected to start up front alongside Shane Long after scoring in the 2-0 win over Wolves.
Wigan Athletic
Predicted Lineup
- Al-Habsi
- Boyce
- Caldwell
- Alcaraz
- Gohouri
- Watson
- Diamé
- McCarthy
- Rodallega
- Di Santo
- Moses
- Next Match: Newcastle (A)
- Out:
  - Kirkland
  - McManaman
- Doubts:
- Banned:
- Last Time Out…Roberto Martinez was able to recall the experience of Antolin Alcaraz to his back four, along with Steve Gohouri, who returned from suspension. Maynor Figueroa dropped to the bench, while Lopez dropped out of the squad. Gomes also missed out in midfield with Dave Jones claiming a starting role. Hugo Rodallega was fit enough to return to the bench and was introduced at half-time as Wigan chased the game to no avail. Ben Watson was forced off at half time with a knock and could be an early doubt for the trip to Newcastle.
- This Time Around…Roberto Martinez has confirmed that there are no new injuries to worry him for the trip to the North East. Although, with five defeats in a row behind them, the manager may look to ring the changes. David Jones, who won his first start of the season last time out, could hold on to a midfield role. Shaun Maloney, Jordi Gomez and James McArthur will all push for recalls. Hugo Rodallega would seem most likely to be drafted in after impressing from the bench last time out.
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Predicted Lineup
- Hennessey
- Stearman
- Berra
- Johnson
- Ward
- Hammill
- O'Hara
- Henry
- Jarvis
- Milijas
- Doyle
- Next Match: Swansea (H)
- Out:
  - Elokobi
  - Fletcher
  - Foley
  - Kightly
- Doubts:
  - Edwards
- Banned:
- Last Time Out…With Steven Fletcher missing out due to a calf injury, Mick McCarthy opted for a 4-5-1, as Stephen Hunt dropped to the bench. Adam Hammill came into the lineup, while Nenad Milijas also claimed a starting role. Sylvan Ebanks-Blake was fit enough for a return to the bench and may come into contention for a start with Fletcher set to be sidelined for two-to-four weeks.
- This Time Around…Mick McCarty must make a decision on formation and a partner for Kevin Doyle after it was confirmed that Stephen Fletcher will spend the next few weeks on the sidelines. Nenad Milijas could hold on to his advanced central midfield role in the 4-5-1 formation or, if fit, Dave Edwards may come in. Alternatively, McCarthy could be tempted to hand Sylvan Ebanks-Blake his first Premier League start of the season alongside Doyle in a 4-4-2 formation. Stephen Hunt and Adlene Guedioura both found themselves benched last time out and could challenge the likes of Adam Hammill for starting roles. Kevin Foley is facing further time on the sidelines after undergoing an operation on a long-term ankle problem.

Aguero suffers injury scare in City romp

2011-10-02T00:30:00.002+08:00

Sergio Aguero became the latest Argentina striker to end up on the sidelines as Premier League title hopefuls Manchester City completed a 4-0 thrashing of a poor Blackburn Rovers side at Ewood Park.

P/S: Injured la plak.......meh pakat tuko ramai2 la jwbnya sapa2 yg ambik Aguero nie........puiiiiiiiiii

Everton v Liverpool preview

2011-10-01T19:27:00.002+08:00

Form guide
Everton: LWDWL
Liverpool: WWLLW

Injuries
Everton: Anichebe
Liverpool: Agger, Johnson

What If....
The ref likes his cards? Referee Martin Atkinson is 7/1 to give out two or more red cards in the Merseyside derby.

For David Moyes it is the chance to build on some steadily improving home form that has seen the Blues recover from that shock opening game defeat to QPR to go unbeaten in their last four games in all competitions in front of their own supporters.

They also have fond memoires of last season's home encounter with Liverpool, when they strolled to a comfortable 2-0 win thanks to goals from Mikel Arteta and Tim Cahill.

It is a very different Liverpool team though that will take to the field on Saturday, complete with a new - or should that be familiar - man in the dugout.

Reds boss Kenny Dalglish is preparing to return to Goodison Park as Liverpool manager for the first time since 1991.

Back then Dalglish famously quit the Anfield club just days after a tumultuous 4-4 FA Cup tie with the Toffees, citing the pressure of the job and the strain it had taken on him over the years.

His return last January was equally dramatic and the intervening nine months has seen him stamp his authority on the squad with a number of big money incomings and notable departures.

The situation could not be more different across Stanley Park, with Toffees boss Moyes forced to work on a shoestring budget, raising nearly £15million in player sales over the summer but only bringing in three loan signings.

Despite the financial disparity the Blues could go above their old rivals with a win on Saturday, with a game in hand.

Liverpool's Dirk Kuyt and Everton's Tim Cahill appear to relish this fixture more than most and the pair have five derby goals to their name. The Australian has scored more derby goals than any other Everton player since the war.

The game could hinge on referee Martin Atkinson, who faces the unenviable task of trying to manage the Premier League's most volatile encounter. This match-up has seen 19 red cards since the start of the Premier League, more than any other fixture.

Atkinson showed six yellows and two reds the last time he was on duty in a Merseyside derby, at Anfield in February 2010.

Therefore the derby spoils could hinge on who keeps their head in the white hot atmosphere of a packed Goodison Park on Saturday lunchtime.

Team news

Cahill is a doubt for Everton after he sustained a shin injury in a challenge with Manchester City'sVincent Kompany last weekend. The Australian hasn't trained all week but Moyes will leave it as late as possible before deciding on the 32-year-old's fitness.

Striker Louis Saha is pushing for a recall after appearing as a substitute against City last weekend but fellow forward Victor Anichebe remains side-lined until December.

For Liverpool, skipper Steven Gerrard looks likely to start from the bench as he edges his way back to full fitness. The England man has played just 25 minutes of competitive football since recovering from a groin operation.

Glen Johnson is out with hamstring strain while Daniel Agger will also miss out as he recovers from a rib injury.

Possible starting XIs
Everton: Howard, Hibbert, Baines, Jagielka, Distin, Rodwell, Fellaini, Osman, Coleman, Cahill, Saha.

Liverpool: Reina, Enrique, Carragher, Kelly, Skrtel, Kuyt, Downing, Lucas, Adam, Suarez, Carroll.

week 7 EPL Team News & Prediction

2011-09-30T22:30:00.003+08:00

Arsenal

Next Match: Tottenham (A)
Out: Diaby, Wilshere, Vermaelen, Djourou, Koscielny
Doubts: Benayoun, Gervinho, Walcott, Squillaci
Banned:

Last Time Out….Arsene Wenger made two personnel changes from the side that lost at Blackburn the previous gameweek. Kieran Gibbs returned at left-back to replace Andre Santos and Andrei Arshavin dropped to the bench as Theo Walcott regained his place in the starting XI. The move saw Gervinho swap flanks, returning to the left to accommodate Walcott on the right. With a lack of fit central defenders, Arsene Wenger utilised Alex Song as Per Mertersacker’s partner for the Champions League show-down with Olympiakos. The manager rested Robin Van Persie and Aaron Ramsey, whilst Theo Walcott and Gervinho missed out through injury. This meant Marouane Chamakh, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlaine, Tomas Rosicky and Andrey Arshavin all started. Andre Santos was favoured over Kieran Gibbs.

This Time Around….Alex Song may be forced to, once again, feature out of position for the Gunners in central defence, although Sébastien Squillaci is back in training and be fit enough to return in this one – Laurent Koscielny and Johan Djourou are both absentees once again. If Song is used as part of the back four, Emmanuel Frimpong should hold on to his place in central midfield. Robin Van Persie and Aaron Ramsey will surely return to the starting lineup having been rested for the midweek Champions League win over Olympiakos, whilst Theo Walcott and Gervinho could occupy the flanks, although both remain injury doubts and late decisions will be made on the pair – Walcott is the most likely to return according to Wenger. Andrei Arshavin could earn a start here then, while Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Tomas Rosicky and Marouane Chamakh who started in the midweek, look set for bench roles. The Arsenal boss must choose between Kieran Gibbs and Andre Santos for the left-back role – the latter found the net in Wednesday’s tie but could well make way having started that one.

Predicted Lineup: Szczęsny, Sagna, Mertersacker, Song, Gibbs; Frimpong, Arteta, Walcott, Ramsey, Arshavin; Van Persie.

Aston Villa

Next Match: Wigan (H)
Out: Lichaj
Doubts: Jenas, Clark, Herd, Cuellar, Heskey, Bent, Collins
Banned:

Last Time Out….A groin injury to Darren Bent meant Alex McLeish made one change to the Aston Villa lineup as they travelled to QPR. Gabby Agbonlahor led the line, with Stephen Ireland given a rare start in the hole behind. Barry Bannan was again preferred to Marc Albrighton on the right and scored with a spot-kick in the one-all draw.
This Time Around….Darren Bent has confirmed that he will be “100% for Wigan on Saturday”, and should come straight into the starting lineup. His availability will therefore see Alex McLeish reshuffle the pack. McLeish could switch to a 4-4-2 formation here, with Gabriel Agbonlahor as Bent’s striker partner, although a 4-2-3-1 setup could be employed again, with Agbonlahor switching to the left-wing. Stephen Ireland is the leading candidate to find himself on the bench to accommodate Bent’s return. James Collins is a doubt after a leg injury sustained at QPR. Elsewhere, you would expect to see the manager keep the same side. Though, Emile Heskey and, in particular, Jermaine Jenas could come into contention and push for places with McLeish reporting that they were back in training.
Predicted Lineup: Given, Hutton, Dunne, Collins, Warnock; Petrov, Delph, N’Zogbia, Bannan; Agbonlahor, Bent.

Blackburn Rovers

Next Match: Man City (H)
Out: Nelsen
Doubts: Dunn, Pedersen, Goodwillie, Dann, Givet, Salgado
Banned: Olsson

Last Time Out….A trip to Newcastle saw Martin Olsson come in for Ruben Rochina in Blackburn’s only change from the previous week’s win over Arsenal. The Swede saw red for two yellow cards, however, and will miss the home clash with Man City. Steve Kean admitted Scott Dann played through the pain barrier and may also be a doubt.
This Time Around…. Scott Dann and Michel Salgado are both injury concerns for Steve Kean, the defenders will undergo late fitness tests ahead of the fixture. The defensive woes do not end there for Rovers as Gael Givet is also nursing a knock, although he has come through this week and trained. Add a Martin Olsson suspension to the mix, and a makeshift defence is a real possibility for this one. Grant Hanley could partner Chris Samba at centre-back, with Jason Lowe and potential début Bruno Ribeiro options in the full-back positions. Morten Gamst Pederson and David Goodwillie could make returns to the squad from injury, whilst David Dunn could also come back into contention.
Predicted Lineup: Robinson, Salgado, Dann, Samba, Givet; NZonzi, Lowe, Formica, Rochina, Hoilett; Yakubu.

Bolton Wanderers

Next Match: Chelsea (H)
Out: Alonso, S Davies, Lee, Mears, Ricketts, Kakuta, Holden
Doubts: Jaaskelainen
Banned: Klasnic, Wheater

Last Time Out….Owen Coyle chose a 4-5-1 formation for the trip to Arsenal and made the surprise decision to bench Kevin Davies, with David N’Gog named as the lone forward. Gary Cahill missed out through illness, giving David Wheater a rare start in central defence but received a straight red card and will miss this week’s game at home to Chelsea. Chris Eagles started on the right wing in place of Tuncay and Fabrice Muamba returned to bolster the central midfield.
This Time Around….Having just made his comeback from a lengthy period on the sidelines, Stuart Holden has been dealt the news that he will spend a further six months out with his ongoing knee problem. Gary Cahill is back in contention and should return into central defence after missing the defeat to Arsenal with illness, replacing David Wheater, who is suspended for this one after receiving his marching orders at the Emirates. Owen Coyle will be expected to switch to a 4-4-2 having gone with 4-5-1 at Arsenal and, with Ivan Klasnic still suspended, Kevin Davies will be expected to return to the starting lineup to partner David Ngog up front. Jussi Jaaskelainen is considered touch and go with a leg injury and we could see Adam Bogdan deputise.
Predicted Lineup: Jaaskelainen, Steinsson, Cahill, Knight, Robinson; Reo-Coker, Muamba, Petrov, Eagles; Ngog, K Davies.

Chelsea

Next Match: Bolton (A)
Out: Essien, Hilario
Doubts:
Banned: Torres

Last Time Out….Daniel Sturridge dropped out through injury, allowing Nicolas Anelka to return to the right of Chelsea’s front three. John Obi Mikel also returned, with Raul Meireles moving to the left of the midfield three, as Frank Lampard was benched. Fernando Torres’ red card leaves a gap in the central forward position, with Didier Drogba and Anelka likely to battle it out, depending on Sturridge’s availability for the trip to Bolton. For the Champions League trip to Valenica, Frank Lampard was favoured in midfield, fetching the side’s only goal of the game, with Raul Meireles on the bench. Florent Malouda got the nod over Nicolas Anelka in the forward three, and Branislav Ivanovic made way for David Luiz at the back.
This Time Around….With Fernando Torres starting the first of a three game suspension, Andre Villas-Boas is left to shuffle the pack up front. Juan Mata seems to be a given on the left side of a three man attack and Daniel Sturridge, now fully recovered from a knee injury, could occupy the right. This leaves Nicolas Anelka and Didier Drogba fighting it out for a place in the middle, with Anekla perhaps favoured and Drogba coming off the bench. After impressing with a Champions League goal, Frank Lampard may well keep his place midfield although competition in a 4-3-3 looks fierce. The in-form Ramires will surely continue in the starting lineup, whilst Mikel and Raul Meireles will also be vying for starts. Branislav Ivanovic will likely be favoured over David Luiz at centre-back having been rested for the European tie.
Predicted Lineup: Cech, Bosingwa, Ivanovic, Terry, Cole; Ramires, Meireles, Mikel; Mata, Anelka, Sturridge.

Everton

Next Match: Liverpool (H)
Out: Anichebe
Doubts: Cahill
Banned:

Last Time Out….David Moyes made just one change to his lineup for the trip to Man City. Phil Neville came back into the starting XI, with Diniyar Bilyaletdinov dropping out. This meant Leon Osman moved to the left, with Neville sitting in front of the defence in a more defensive 4-1-4-1 formation. Tim Cahill continued as the lone Toffees forward.
This Time Around….Tim Cahill has trained ahead of the Merseyside derby and will undergo a fitness test before the game. Cahill, who suffered a shin injury against Manchester City last weekend, has been leading the Everton attack in recent weeks and his potential absence could leave a place up front. With Victor Anichebe injured, the role could be handed to Louis Saha, who had been out of favour in recent weeks, or Denis Stracqualursi who could start his first Premier League game. Phil Neville may once again be used in midfield, adding protection to the backline, whilst Roysten Drenthe and Apostolos Vellios will likely be pushing for minutes from the bench.
Predicted Lineup: Howard, Hibbert, Baines, Jagielka, Distin; Fellaini, Rodwell, Neville, Coleman, Osman, Cahill.

Fulham

Next Match: QPR (H)
Out: Davies
Doubts: Hughes, Zamora, Dembele
Banned:

Last Time Out….Bobby Zamora missed out due to illness and Damien Duff was stood down for “personal reasons” for the game at West Brom. Orlando Sa came into the first XI, joining Moussa Dembele up front for the Cottagers, with Patjim Kasami given a chance on the right. Zdenek Grygera replaced Stephen Kelly at right-back as Fulham picked up their first clean sheet since gameweek 1.
This Time Around….Mousa Dembele and Bobby Zamora could come back into the squad after missing out on Thursday’s Europa League action through illness. The pair are currently Martin Jol’s preferred strikers, although Andy Johnson announced his return to fitness in some style with a brace in Thursday’s Europa tie Johnson, along with Orland Sa, could both be in Jol’s plans here. The manager will hope to welcome back Aaron Hughes from injury, the defender has missed the last two Premier League games with a knock and was absent again in Thursday’s tie. Damien Duff did make a return for that one after sitting out the West Brom stalemate due to personal reasons and should start against Rangers.
Predicted Lineup: Schwarzer, Baird, Hangeland, Grygera, Riise; Duff, Sidwell, Murphy, Dempsey; Dembele, Zamora.

Liverpool

Next Match: Everton (A)
Out: Agger, Johnson
Doubts:
Banned:

Last Time Out….Martin Kelly, having returned to action in the midweek Carling Cup match at Brighton, returned at right-back in the home game with Wolves. With Daniel Agger injured, Martin Skrtel moved into central defence. Kenny Dalglish kept faith with Andy Carroll, despite Craig Bellamy and Dirk Kuyt both scoring in the 2-1 win over Brighton. Steven Gerrard came on as a late substitute for his first league appearance of the season with eight minutes left on the clock.
This Time Around….Kenny Dalglish welcomed back Daniel Agger to training this week and the centre-back, who has been ever-present in central-defence this season until suffering a rib injury against Tottenham, could come straight back in alongside Jamie Carragher. If Agger does return to the starting lineup, Martin Skrtel could shift over to right-back with Martin Kelly dropping to the bench. A decision must be made over Andy Carroll’s place in attack, with Dirk Kuyt and Craig Bellamy further options. The manager remained cagey over the chances of Steven Gerrard returning to the starting lineup, his inclusion could see Charlie Adam or Jordan Henderson benched.
Predicted Lineup: Reina, Kelly, Carragher, Skrtel, Enrique; Adam, Lucas, Henderson, Downing; Suarez, Carroll.

Manchester City

Next Match: Blackburn (A)
Out: Tevez
Doubts:
Banned:

Last Time Out….After resting the vast majority of his players in the midweek Carling Cup game with Birmingham, Roberto Mancini named an unchanged lineup from the side that started the previous league game with Fulham, meaning starts up front for Sergio Aguero and Edin Dzeko. The major talking point from the Champions League defeat at Bayern Munich came from Carlos Tevez’s alleged refusal to come off the bench, the striker is now suspended by the club. Nigel de Jong returned from injury and earned a place on the bench, whilst Kolo Toure started his first game since returning from suspension with Joleon Lescott making way. Roberto Mancini hinted that Edin Dzeko would be benched after reacting angrily to being substituted early in the second-half, Mario Balotelli is the likely replacement.
This Time Around….With Carlos Tevez suspended by the club and Roberto Mancini revealing that Edin Dzeko will join the manager on the bench, Sergio Aguero should be partnered by Mario Balotelli up front. Dzeko has since publically apologised, making peace with Mancini, and he could therefore force his way back on to the team-sheet. The manager may wish to freshen things up a bit after the midweek game and he has options with James Milner, Adam Johnson, Nigel de Jong, Joleon Lescott, Aleksander Kolarov and Pablo Zabaleta all fresh and able to slot into the starting lineup. That could see the likes of Gael Clichy, Micah Richards and possibly Samir Nasri make way.
Predicted Lineup: Hart, Richards, Kompany, Lescott, Clichy; Y Toure, Barry, Silva, Nasri; Aguero, Balotelli.

Manchester United

Next Match: Norwich (H)
Out: Rafael, Gibson, Vidic, Cleverley, Smalling
Doubts: Evans
Banned:

Last Time Out….The big news was, of course, Wayne Rooney’s omission due to a hamstring strain. Dimitar Berbatov joined Javier Hernandez up front but the Mexican lasted just three minutes before a challenge from Jonathan Woodgate saw him limp off and replaced by Michael Owen. Antonio Valencia came in at right-back due to Chris Smalling’s groin injury. A foot injury meant Jonny Evans was replaced by Rio Ferdinand in central defence. For the Champions League clash with Basle, Sir Alex Ferguson made further changes. Danny Welbeck grabbed a brace whilst leading the attack. He was supported by an attacking midfield three of Ashley Young and Antionio Valencia on the flanks and Ryan Giggs in a central position. Fabio came into the team at right-back, and Michael Carrick joined Anderson in central midfield with Darren Fletcher benched.
This Time Around….It has been confirmed that Sir Alex Ferguson will welcome back first-choice strikers Javier Hernandez and Wayne Rooney for the clash. It had been thought that that Dimitar Berbatov, who didn’t start against Basel in midweek, would partner Danny Welbeck up front. But given Rooney and Hernandez’s surprise return to fitness, they seem more likely. Michael Owen is another option but the veteran striker is, perhaps, the least likely to get the nod. Johnny Evans could come back into contention and partner Rio Ferdinand in central-defence although the latter may require a rest having just returned to fitness. Phil Jones seems set to remain in the centre then, with Antonio Valencia vying with Fabio for a start at right-back. Chris Smalling will miss out, once again. Darren Fletcher may replace Michael Carrick in central-midfield, while Nani will surely be restored to the starting lineup having figured from the bench on Tuesday.
Predicted Lineup: De Gea, Valencia, Ferdinand, Jones, Evra; Nani, Anderson, Fletcher, Young; Rooney, Hernandez.

Newcastle United

Next Match: Wolves (A)
Out: Williamson, Smith
Doubts: Sh Ameobi, Vuckic
Banned:

Last Time Out….Alan Pardew kept faith with the side that drew at Aston Villa the previous week. He was rewarded with a 3-1 win over Blackburn, with Demba Ba finally starting to settle since his summer move with a finely taken hat-trick. The game also saw Hatem Ben Arfa return to the fold, coming on as a second half substitute.
This Time Around….Having come through a reserve match in midweek Davide Santon has been included in the squad, though is likely to make do with a place on the bench. Shola Ameobi missed out last week due to a shoulder injury but, even if fully-fit, is unlikely to dispossess the impressive Demba Ba and Leon Best up front. Hatem Ben Arfa should feature once again, although a place on the bench is likely as Newcastle look to ease him back into action. Haris Vuckic is on the road to recovery after undergoing an operation on his hand but should still be considered a doubt.
Predicted Lineup: Krul, Simpson, Coloccini, S Taylor, R Taylor; Cabaye, Tiote, Gutierrez, Obertan; Ba, Best.

Norwich

Next Match: Man United (A)
Out: Ayala, Ward, Whitbread, De Laet, Vaughan
Doubts:
Banned:

Last Time Out….Paul Lambert fielded the same starting XI that beat Bolton and Norwich picked up their second win in a row in a 2-1 Carrow Road win. Steve Morison kept his place as the lone forward in a 4-5-1, with Grant Holt reduced to a role as a late sub. Russell Martin’s adaptability looks bad news for Ritchie De Laet, as the Canaries skipper slotted into central defence again, keeping the on-loan Man United youngster benched for the second game running.
This Time Around….James Vaughan has been ruled out until the New Year with a knee injury sustained against Sunderland on Monday night. After grabbing a goal against the Black Cats, Steve Morison should hold on to his place up front, with Grant Holt once again benched. A 4-5-1 formation has harvested six points from the last two games, though Paul Lambert fielded a 5-4-1 at Chelsea and may consider this shape for the trip to Old Trafford. Ritchie De Laet is unavailable for this game against his parent club but has been benched for the past two games, with Russell Martin claiming the centre-back role alongside Leon Barnett.
Predicted Lineup: Ruddy, R Martin, Naughton, Barnett, Tierney; Johnson, Fox, Hoolahan, Bennett, Pilkington; Morison.

QPR

Next Match: Fulham (H)
Out: Dyer, Hulse, Mackie
Doubts: Gabbidon
Banned: Traore

Last Time Out….A knee injury to Danny Gabbidon gave Fitz Hall the chance to partner Anton Ferdinand in central defence at Aston Villa. This was Neil Warnock’s only change from the side that won at Wolves, with Jay Bothroyd kept as the lone striker despite failing to find the net so far. Armand Traore’s red card means he misses the next match at Fulham
This Time Around….Armand Troare’s suspension could offer Matthew Connelly a chance at left-back. With form on their side, QPR boss Neil Warnock is unlikely to many enforced changes to his starting lineup. Danny Gabbidon could recover from a knee injury that saw him miss the game against Aston Villa and return in central defence at the expense of Fitz Hall. DJ Campbell will be pushing Jay Bothroyd for a place up front, but may have to make do with a substitute role. Jamie Mackie, who has returned to full training following a broken leg, is thought to be some way from making the first-team.
Predicted Lineup: Kenny, Young, Gabbidon, Ferdinand, Connolly; Derry, Faurlin, Barton, Wright-Phillips, Taarabt; Boothroyd.

Stoke City

Next Match: Swansea (A)
Out: Fuller, Higginbotham, Jones
Doubts: Diao, Sidibe
Banned:

Last Time Out….Tony Pulis made three changes for the visit of Man United. Andy Wilkinson was preferred to Robert Huth at right-back, Glenn Whelan came into central midfield for Dean Whitehead and up front, Jonathan Walters partnered Peter Crouch, as Cameron Jerome dropped to the bench.
This Time Around….After their impressive draw with Manchester United last weekend, Tony Pulis could field an unchanged side. Cameron Jerome could force his way into the starting lineup though, partnering Peter Crouch up front with Jonathan Walters adept at switching to a midfield role. Elsewhere, there are no new injury concerns for the manager. Mamady Sidibe made his comeback for the reserves against Nottingham Forest but, given the length of his absence, is surely nowhere near a first-team recall.
Predicted Lineup: Begovic, Huth, Shawcross, Woodgate, Wilson; Delap, Whitehead, Etherington, Pennant, Walters; Crouch

Sunderland

Next Match: West Brom (H)
Out: Angeleri, Campbell, Gordon, Meyler, Bramble
Doubts:
Banned: Bardsley

Last Time Out….Steve Bruce kept faith with the dame XI that hammered Stoke 4-0 the previous gameweek, with David Vaughan keeping Black Cats skipper Lee Cattermole on the bench. Bruce turned to Connor Wickham and Ji Dong-Won as he chased a two-goal deficit late in the second half but despite a Kieran Richardson goal, the Black Cats slipped to defeat.
This Time Around….Titus Bramble has been suspended from first-team duties, leaving a place in central defence up for grabs – Michael Turner is ready to make his first appearance of the season, although there could be some concern about throwing him in here after a long absence. Steve Bruce could shift John O’Shea to a central role and draft in Elmohamady at right-back as an alternative. Bruce has admitted that “six or seven players played well below their level” against Norwich, and Stephane Sessegnon and Elmohamady’s places in the starting lineup are understood to be at risk. It has been reported that the manager could switch to a 4-4-2 with Connor Wickham partnering Nicklas Bendtner up front, and Lee Cattermole returning to central midfield with David Vaughan or Craig Gardner moving out wide.
Predicted Lineup: Mignolet, O’Shea, Turner, Brown, Richardson; Vaughan, Cattermole, Larsson, Gardner; Wickham, Bendtner.

Swansea

Next Match: Stoke (H)
Out: Bodde, Tate, Agustien, Caulker, Beattie
Doubts: Britton
Banned:

Last Time Out….For the trip to Stamford Bridge, Brendan Rodgers unsurprisingly kept the same starting XI that saw off West Brom 3-0 the previous week. This meant Leroy Lita kept his place as the lone front man ahead of Danny Graham after a goal and assist against the Baggies. Wayne Routledge replaced Leon Britton after the interval, with Graham and Stephen Dobbie coming off the bench late in the second half.
This Time Around….Leon Britton is struggling with the back problem that forced him off at half time last week, meaning Wayne Routledge or Stephen Dobbie could feature in central midfield. Danny Graham is fully fit after a back problem and will do battle with Leroy Lita for a place up front. Ferry Bodde, who has yet to feature this season, has been hit by the news that he will have to undergo an operation to cure his continued knee problem.
Predicted Lineup: Vorm, Rangel, Monk, Williams, Taylor; Allen, Gower, Routledge; Dyer, Sinclair, Graham.

Tottenham Hotspur

Next Match: Arsenal (H)
Out: Huddlestone, Pienaar, Dawson, Kranjcar
Doubts: Defoe, Lennon
Banned:

Last Time Out….Jermain Defoe was ruled out with a bug, forcing Harry Redknapp to shuffle his pack. Sandro came in alongside Scott Parker in central midfield, as Luka Modric moved out to the right, with license to come inside in a more tucked-in position, allowing Kyle Walker to bomb forward from right-back. Rafael Van der Vaart returned, playing just off lone front man Emmanuel Adebayor, with Gareth Bale wide left.
This Time Around…. Harry Redknapp could continue with the 4-2-3-1 system he fielded at Wigan, meaning a place on the bench for Jermain Defoe, despite his return to action in the Europa League game with Shamrock Rovers. Sandro could continue in central midfield alongside Scott Parker, with Luka Modric on the right and Rafael Van der Vaart will play in a more advanced role just off Emmanuel Adebayor. Danny Rose should return to the squad after featuring in the Europa League, whilst Aaron Lennon was substituted at half-time with a recurrence of a groin injury and is considered a doubt.
Predicted Lineup: Friedel; Walker, King, Kaboul, Assou-Ekotto; Parker, Sandro, Modric, Bale, Van der Vaart; Adebayor.

West Bromwich Albion

Next Match: Sunderland (A)
Out:
Doubts:
Banned:

Last Time Out….Gareth McAuley replaced Craig Dawson at centre half for the Baggies home clash with Fulham. Graham Dorrans came into central midfield for Paul Scharner in the only other change but despite fielding his first-choice strike-force of Shane Long and Peter Odemwingie, West Brom failed to find the net yet again- a second clean sheet of the season will be scant consolation, as they picked up their first home point of the campaign.
This Time Around….Roy Hodgson has revealed he may persist with a 4-3-3 formation, despite abandoning it at half time against Fulham and reverting back to 4-4-2. The idea is to use Jerome Thomas in a more advanced position as a left-sided forward, with Peter Odemwingie on the opposite side and Shane Long in the middle. The manager has also admitted that Paul Scharner, Zoltan Gera, James Morrison and George Thorne could all push for places in midfield.
Predicted Lineup: Foster, Reid, McAuley, Olsson, Shorey; Mulumbu, Brunt, Thomas, Dorrans; Odemwingie, Long.

Wigan Athletic

Next Match: Aston Villa (A)
Out: Alcaraz, Rodallega
Doubts: Boyce
Banned: Gohouri

Last Time Out….Steve Gohouri came in for Adrian Lopez at right-back, in the continued absence of Emmerson Boyce. Gohouri picked up two yellows, both for fouls on Gareth Bale, and will miss the visit to Aston Villa. Mohamed Diame replaced Jordi Gomez in the midfield three and grabbed a goal- the latter was moved to left of the front three in light of Hugo Rodallega’s knee injury.
This Time Around…. Emmerson Boyce is back in training but remains a doubt for the trip to Aston Villa. If he fails to recover from the hamstring problem that has sidelined him for the last two games, Adrian Lopez could return at right-back. Roberto Martinez is without the suspended Steve Gohouri, after he picked up two yellow cards against Spurs. Antolin Alcaraz and Hugo Rodallega remain on the sidelines, meaning Jordi Gomez could continue left of the front three.
Predicted Lineup: Al Habsi, Van Aanholt, Lopez, Caldwell, Figueroa; Diame, Watson, Gomez, McCarthy, Moses; Di Santo.

Wolverhampton Wanderers

Next Match: Newcastle (H)
Out: Ebanks-Blake, Foley, Craddock, Zubar
Doubts: Stearman
Banned:

Last Time Out….Mick McCarthy fielded a 4-5-1 for the first time this season for the trip to Liverpool. Stephen Ward returned to left-back as Kevin Doyle led the line. Dave Edwards and Stephen Hunt came in to bolster the midfield, as Michael Kightly dropped down to the bench. Big Mick reverted to 4-4-2 after the break, bringing Steven Fletcher on to partner Doyle and the Scotsman picked up a goal in the 2-1 defeat.

This Time Around….After fielding a 4-4-1-1 against Liverpool, Mick McCarthy has confirmed he will return to his preferred 4-4-2 for the home clash with Newcastle. Dave Edwards was deployed just behind Kevin Doyle at Anfield, but Stephen Fletcher should get the nod in a two man attack, having scored as a substitute in last week’s 2-1 loss and now fully recovered from a groin problem. With right-back Richard Stearman considered a doubt due to a toe injury, Big Mick has revealed that youngster Matt Doherty could make his first league start. Ronald Zubar made his return to the reserves this week having been sidelined since February, but is some way away from match fitness.

Predicted Lineup: Hennessey, Stearman, Berra, Johnson, Ward, Henry, O’Hara, Hunt, Jarvis; Fletcher, Doyle

Premier League Team News 2011/12

2011-09-24T01:12:00.001+08:00

Arsenal

Next Match: Bolton (H)

Out: Diaby, Wilshere, Vermaelen, Squillaci, Benayoun

Doubts:

Banned:

Last Time Out…. Arsene Wenger gave Andre Santos his league debut for the Gunners; Kieran Gibbs dropped out at left-back. Elsewhere, Gervinho returned from suspension and it was Theo Walcott rather than Andrei Arshavin, perhaps surprisingly, who was omitted from the starting XI at Blackburn, as Gervinho took his place on the right. Alex Song also returned after a three-match ban, with Emmanuel Frimpong making way in central midfield. For the Carling Cup victory over Shrewsbury, the manager rotated and gave the likes of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Francis Coquelin and Cho Young-Park starts. Kieran Gibbs and Oxlade-Chamberlain found the back of the net and generally impressed, with the other goalscorer Yossi Benayoun picking up an injury.

This Time Around….Yossi Benayoun has been ruled out for this one, which leaves less competition for places in the Gunners’ midfield. One change from the team that lost to Blackburn could be the reintroduction of Theo Walcott, with Andrey Arshavin likely to make way as Gervinho switches to the left flank. Bacary Sagna has been made available following the knock he suffered against Blackburn. Arsene Wenger must decide between Andre Santos and Kieran Gibbs at left-back – the latter was on the scoresheet in the Carling Cup win over Orient. Thomas Rosicky is also back in the squad and should find a place on the bench.

Predicted Lineup: Szczęsny, Sagna, Mertersacker, Koscielny, Santos; Song, Arteta, Walcott, Ramsey, Gervinho; Van Persie.

Aston Villa

Next Match: QPR (A)

Out: Cuellar, Lichaj, Heskey, Bent

Doubts: Jenas, Warnock, Petrov, Clark, Herd

Banned:

Last Time Out….An injury to Emile Heskey allowed Barry Bannan a rare start on the Villa right for the home match with Newcastle. This enforced change was Alex McLeish’s only alteration to the side that drew with Everton the previous week, though Big Eck gave Marc Albrighton, Nathan Delfouneso and Stephen Ireland their chance from the bench late on. In the midweek Carling Cup tie against Bolton, the Villa manager fielded a strong lineup with the notable changes being Nathan Delfouneso coming in for the injured Darren Bent and Charles N’Zogbia dropping to the bench with Albrighton starting.

This Time Around….Alex McLeish is without Darren Bent for the fixture, the striker has been described as “touch and go” after sustaining a groin injury in the 1-1 draw with Newcastle. With Emile Heskey already on the sidelines, this leaves Villa short of attacking options. Nathan Delfouneso could continue there, after starting in the Carling Cup, although Gabby Agbonlahor will be expected to lead the attack, with Charles N’Zogbia and Barry Bannan, or perhaps even Marc Albrighton, on either flank. Jermaine Jenas is rated 50/50 to return from his thigh injury, whilst Stephen Warnock and Stilian Petrov, who both suffered injuries against Newcastle, and Cairan Clark and Chris Herd should be considered doubts.

Predicted Lineup: Given, Hutton, Dunne, Collins, Warnock; Petrov, Delph, N’Zogbia, Bannan, Albrighton; Agbonlahor.

Blackburn Rovers

Next Match: Newcastle (A)

Out: Dunn, Nelsen

Doubts: Pedersen, Goodwillie, Salgado

Banned:

Last Time Out….Steve Kean made two enforced changes from the side that drew at Fulham for the visit of Arsenal. David Dunn missed out with a calf injury, meaning Jason Lowe took his place in central midfield and a knock kept David Goodwillie on the sidelines. Luckily for Kean, Yakubu took his chance in the lone front role with a brace and looks likely to maintain his starting role for the trip to Newcastle next week. Against Leyton Orient in the midweek Carling Cup clash there were a few changes, with key men Yakubu, Paul Robinson, Mauro Formica and Scott Dann all benched and other rested all together. Simon Vukcevic came in and grabbed a goal and did his first start for the club.

This Time Around….Steve Kean should be expected to hand in a similar looking team-sheet to the one which saw off Arsenal. With David Goodwillie and Morten Gamst Pedersen potentially returning from injury, on top of Jason Roberts and Simon Vukcevic’s impressive midweek performances, Kean has a number of options available to him. Michel Salgado is a slight doubt at right-back and Jason Lowe, who’s usually a midfielder but featured in the role in midweek, could continue. This would leave a midfield space alongside Steven N’Zonzi, with Radoslav Petrovic vying for the start. Goal hero Yakubu will surely keep his place as the lone front man. David Dunn and Ryan Nelsen have been ruled out with injury.

Predicted Lineup: Robinson, Lowe, Dann, Samba, Givet; NZonzi, Petrovic, Formica, Rochina, Hoilett; Yakubu.

Bolton Wanderers

Next Match: Arsenal (A)

Out: Alonso, S Davies, Lee, Mears, Ricketts

Doubts:

Banned: Klasnic

Last Time Out….Owen Coyle made two changes from the side that lost to Man United the previous week. Despite hinting at a defensive shake-up, it was in midfield where the Trotters boss freshened things up- Darren Pratley replace Mark Davies in the centre, while Chris Eagles dropped out for Tuncay on the right. Ivan Klasnic’s straight red card forced Coyle to remove Kevin Davies and Tuncay at half-time though with the Croatian now set to be banned for three matches, David N’Gog may get his chance in the upcoming weeks. Wanderers beat Villa 2-0 in the midweek Carling Cup show down with a fairly strong lineup. Notably, Gael Kakuta came in and scored with David Wheater, Fabrice Muamba and Stuart Holden all starting for the Trotters.

This Time Around….Owen Coyle says he will carefully consider including Stuart Holden, who played 90 minutes in midweek. The manager kept him out of training on Thursday, revealing that he doesn’t want the midfielder to do too much too soon. The Trotters’ boss could now go for a 4-5-1, with Kevin Davies supported from midfield and David Ngog starting life on the bench. Chris Eagles is a candidate for the free role after impressing in midweek with Tuncay presenting an option on the right. Gael Kakuta is expected to feature at some point after his goal against Aston Villa. Elsewhere, Bolton have no new injury concerns.

Predicted Lineup: Jaaskelainen, Boyata, Cahill, Knight, Robinson; Reo-Coker, Holden, Tuncay, Petrov, Eagles; K Davies.

Chelsea

Next Match: Swansea (H)

Out: Essien, Sturridge

Doubts:

Banned: Alex

Last Time Out….Andre Villa-Boas kept faith with Fernando Torres in his starting lineup at Old Trafford following the Champions League tie with Bayer Leverkusen. John Terry made a return to the side having missed the midweek European clash so David Luiz dropped to the bench. Ramires and Frank Lampard also made returns to the midfield with Mikel and Malouda dropping out. In the Carling Cup verses Fulham, Chelsea fielded a weakened side including David Luiz and Florent Malouda who both played for the full 120 minutes. Didier Drogba found a place on the bench for the first time since suffering concussion, signalling his return. Daniel Sturridge picked up a knee injury and is a doubt, whilst Petr Cech was taken to hospital after a clash with Orlando Sa but has been given the all clear. Alex received a red card and is suspended for this one.

This Time Around….Daniel Sturridge is ruled for the trip with a knee injury sustained in the midweek Carling Cup tie, paving the way for Nicolas Anelka to come into the starting lineup in a forward three alongside Juan Mata and Fernando Torres. With Didier Drogba back in the squad, Andres Villas-Boas has further options available to him but the Ivorian seems set for a bench role here. Branislav Ivanovic is set to keep his place as John Terry’s central-defensive partner, with Alex suspended and David Luiz playing 120 minutes in midweek. Petr Cech is in the squad and will be expected to start here, despite suffering a blow to the head in midweek which saw him replaced at half-time.

Predicted Lineup: Cech, Bosingwa, Ivanovic, Terry, Cole; Ramires, Meireles, Lampard; Mata, Anelka, Torres.

Everton

Next Match: Man City (A)

Out: Anichebe

Doubts:

Banned:

Last Time Out….David Moyes kept faith in the same starting XI that drew 2-2 at home with Aston Villa the previous week. The 3-1 win over Wigan saw his three substitutes all play vital roles for the Toffees, though, and will give Moyes food for thought. Royston Drenthe and Apostolos Vellios both scored and Denis Stracqualursi picked up an assist against the Latics and may be pushing for starting roles, with Drenthe perhaps favourite to displace Diniyar Bilyaletdinov next time round. Everton played an almost full-strength side for their Carling Cup extra time victory against West Brom, with Tim Howard, Tim Cahill and Tony Hibbert rested.

This Time Around….After being rested in the Carling Cup, Tim Cahill, Tony Hibbert and Tim Howard’s names should return to David Moyes’ starting lineup. Cahill could once again play as the main striker, although the Toffees’ boss does have options with Apostolos Vellios and Denis Stracqualursi available. Louis Saha is another alternative, but the Frenchman currently seems out of favour – although assistant manager Steve Round has offered him an olive branch by saying he can still play a key role this season. Royston Drenthe and Diniyar Bilyaletdinov will battle it out for a place on the left flank, with Drenthe getting the nod in the midweek Carling tie.

Predicted Lineup: Howard, Hibbert, Baines, Jagielka, Distin; Fellaini, Rodwell, Drenthe, Coleman, Osman, Cahill.

Fulham

Next Match: West Brom (A)

Out: Davies, BH Riise, Etuhu, Johnson

Doubts: Hughes, Duff

Banned:

Last Time Out….Stephen Kelly kept his place at right-back for the home game with Man City after Aaron Hughes failed to recover from a knock picked up in the previous game against Blackburn. Chris Baird partnered Brede Hangeland at centre half as Philipp Senderos dropped out. Moussa Dembele replaced Bryan Ruiz up front alongside Bobby Zamora, as Clint Dempsey stayed in midfield. Martin Jol made a number of changes to his side for the Carling Cup penalty defeat to Chelsea with just Martin Kelly and Chris Baird keeping their places from the beginning.

This Time Around….Martin Jol is hoping to welcome back defender Aaron Hughes, who has missed the previous three fixtures with a knee injury. If deemed fit, Hughes should come into the back four and partner Brede Hangeland in central defence at the expense of Chris Baird. Alternatively, Jol could elect to hand another start to Philippe Senderos, with Hughes shifting to right-back. Moussa Demebele will be expected to continue as Bobby Zamora’s partner up front, although Bryan Ruiz and Clint Dempsey remain options. Damien Duff, who was forced off against Manchester City with a knock, should return after earning a rest in the Carling tie at Chelsea.

Predicted Lineup: Schwarzer, Kelly, Hangeland, Hughes, Riise; Duff, Sidwell, Murphy, Dempsey; Dembele, Zamora.

Liverpool

Next Match: Wolves (H)

Out: Agger

Doubts: Johnson

Banned:

Last Time Out….Kenny Dalglish recalled Andy Carroll to his starting lineup for the trip to Spurs but, having seen his side demolished at White Hart Lane, his starting role would seemingly be under threat next time out. Dalglish saw both Charlie Adam and Martin Skrtel dismissed for two bookable offences but both will be available for the Anfield clash with Wolves as they served one-match bans in the Carling Cup at Brighton on Wednesday evening. Dan Agger is a doubt after being forced off at Tottenham after just 21 minutes. Steven Gerrard made his comeback against Brighton for the last 15 minutes, whilst Craig Bellamy impressed with a goal – putting Andy Carroll’s place under further pressure.

This Time Around….Kenny Dalglish has welcomed back defenders Glen Johnson and Fabio Aurelio to training this week although neither will be expected to start here. With Daniel Agger ruled out with a fractured rib, Martin Skrtel should move into central defence with John Flanagan and Martin Kelly giving the Liverpool manager options at right-back. Johnson could be a factor here, but seems unlikely to figure having just returned to light work in training. Up front, Andy Carroll could find himself on the bench, with Dirk Kuyt recalled alongside Luis Suarez although Carroll didn’t feature in the Carling Cup, with Dalglish perhaps keeping him fresh with this one in mind. Craig Bellamy also put forward a strong case for selection with an impressive midweek showing against Brighton in the midweek tie.

Predicted Lineup: Reina, Kelly, Carragher, Skrtel, Enrique; Adam, Lucas, Henderson, Downing; Suarez, Kuyt.

Manchester City

Next Match: Everton (H)

Out:De Jong

Doubts:

Banned:

Last Time Out….Roberto Mancini kept Edin Dzeko and Sergio Aguero in his starting lineup at Fulham having opted for that pairing in the Champions League tie with Napoli. Carlos Tevez started life on the bench then, alongside the goalscorer against Napoli – Aleksandar Kolarov making way as Gael Clichy returned at left-back. In the Carling Cup victory over Birmingham the City boss made wholesale changes. Owen Hargreaves grabbed the headlines with a debut goal, whilst Carlos Tevez and Mario Balotelli played as the forward pair, the latter fetching a goal.

This Time Around….Roberto Mancini is expected to recall first-choice forward pair Edin Dzeko and Sergio Aguero, after they were rested in the Carling Cup. With Aleksander Kolarov used in the midweek game, the fresher Gael Clichy should get the nod at left-back here. With Nigel De Jong the only injury in the City squad, we should see a similar lineup to the one that earned a draw at Fulham, despite the impending trip to Munich in the Champions League on Tuesday. James Milner and Adam Johnson will be knocking on the door for midfield roles but may have to, once again, make do with the bench along with Carlos Tevez.

Predicted Lineup: Hart, Richards, Kompany, Lescott, Clichy; Y Toure, Barry, Silva, Nasri; Aguero, Dzeko.

Manchester United

Next Match: Stoke (A)

Out: Rafael, Gibson, Vidic, Cleverley

Doubts: Ferdinand, Smalling

Banned:

Last Time Out….Rio Ferdinand failed to make the United line-up for the home game with Chelsea, meaning Chris Smalling returned to the starting XI at right-back, with Phil Jones moving back to the centre. Tom Cleverley’s injury allowed Darren Fletcher a start in the heart of midfield in Sir Alex Ferguson’s only two changes from the 5-0 win at Bolton. Fergie will be sweating on the availability of Smalling and Javier Hernandez, though, after both limped off in the win over Andre Villas-Boas’ side. Sir Alex made big changes for the comfortable victory over Leeds in the Carling Cup. Michael Owen seized his rare start by scoring a brace, and he could now find himself featuring more prominently as a substitute. Danny Welbeck returned from injury, coming off the bench in the second half.

This Time Around….Following a shin injury picked up in the victory over Chelsea, Alex Ferguson has revealed that Javier Hernandez is available for the game. He should hold on to his place up front next to Wayne Rooney available in the starting lineup. Danny Welbeck, now recovered from a hamstring injury, should make the bench. Rio Ferdinand has returned to training and, with Chris Smalling a doubt with a groin strain, he could partner Jonny Evans in central defence with Phil Jones at right-back. Darren Fletcher looks set to continue alongside Anderson in central midfield.

Predicted Lineup: De Gea, Jones, Ferdinand, Evans, Evra; Nani, Anderson, Fletcher, Young; Rooney, Hernandez.

Newcastle United

Next Match: Blackburn (H)

Out: Williamson, Vuckic, Santon, Smith

Doubts: Ameobi, Coloccini

Banned:

Last Time Out….Alan Pardew made just one change to the Newcastle lineup for the away trip to Aston Villa. Demba Ba came in to partner Leon Best up front as Shoal Ameobi dropped out. Davide Santon’s knee problem is not quite as bad as initially feared, though, and the Italian may be pushing for a start at full-back in the next week or two, despite Newcastle’s strong defensive performances so far. The Newcastle Manager made a number of changes for the extra time victory over Nottingham Forest in the Carling Cup. Hatem Ben Arfa made his long-awaited return from injury and Peter Lovenkrands impressed with a brace.

This Time Around….There are no new injury worries for Alan Pardew to fret over and he should keep a similar starting lineup to the one which drew away at Villa last weekend. After grabbing two goals against Nottingham Forest in midweek, the manager may wish to bring in Peter Lovenkrands at the expense of Demba Ba. Sylvain Marveaux also impressed and could feature at some point. Hatem ben Arfa should expect to get some more minutes under his belt, but the gaffer has revealed that his chance will come from the bench. Fabricio Coloccini is being monitored after featuring for the full 120 minutes in midweek, but “he’ll be fine”, whilst Shola Ameobi is a slight doubt with a knock. Alan Smith this week joined Mike Williamson, Haris Vuckic and Davide Santon on the injury list. Ryan Taylor should feature after the birth of his baby, but is a slight doubt with fatigue.

Predicted Lineup: Krul, Simpson, Coloccini, S Taylor, R Taylor; Cabaye, Tiote, Gutierrez, Obertan; Ba, Best.

Norwich

Next Match: Sunderland (H)

Out: Ayala, Ward, Whitbread

Doubts:

Banned:

Last Time Out….Paul Lambert is proving to the most unpredictable of Premier League managers when it comes to player rotation. Five games into the season and just one player- Marc Tierney- has started every game for the Canaries. Lambert even changed formation for the trip to the Reebok- a 5-4-1 was rolled out, with six changes from the previous week’s home loss to West Brom. Ritchie De Laet was replaced by Russell Martin in central defence, Andrew Surman lost out to Anthony Pilkington on the left wing, while in central midfield, David Fox and Wes Hoolahan were drafted in. Forwards Grant Holt and Chris Martin were both dropped, as Steve Morison led the line as a lone front man.

This Time Around….Having fetched all 3 points on the road against Bolton, Paul Lambert may not want to disrupt his squad too much. As the game is at Carrow Road, however, Lambert could switch from the 4-5-1 back to 4-4-2 with Grant Holt perhaps drafted back in, with Wes Hoolahan or David Fox missing out. Lambert is proving impossible to second-guess, though; only Marc Tierney also started all five games for the Canaries thus far. Daniel Ayala, Zak Whitbread and Elliot Ward remain sidelined.

Predicted Lineup: Ruddy, R Martin, Naughton, Barnett, Tierney; Johnson, Fox, Hoolahan, Bennett, Pilkington; Morison.

QPR

Next Match: Aston Villa (H)

Out: Dyer, Hulse, Mackie

Doubts: Helguson, Orr, Rowlands, Gabbidon

Banned:

Last Time Out…. Neil Warnock named an unchanged lineup from the side that drew at home with Newcastle. QPR’s new-look side are clearly starting to gel quicker than anticipated, and consistency of selection is giving them time to do so. DJ Campbell put his name forward as a possible starter next time round though; coming on as a sub for Jay Bothroyd, the former Blackpool forward grabbed the third in a comprehensive 3-0 win at Wolves.

This Time Around….Following the impressive 3-0 away victory over Wolves, Neil Warnock is unlikely to make many alterations to his side. DJ Campbell came on at Molineux and grabbed a goal in a brief cameo and will be pushing Jay Bothroyd for the lone striker role. Warnock may be forced into one change though, with Danny Gabbidon rated as a doubt with a knee injury. If he fails to prove his fitness before the game, expect Fitz Hall to come back into the backline. Bradley Orr, Martin Rowlands and Heidar Helguson could all return to the squad from injury.

Predicted Lineup: Kenny, Young, Gabbidon, Ferdinand, Traore; Derry, Faurlin, Barton, Wright-Phillips, Taarabt; Boothroyd.

Stoke City

Next Match: Man United (H)

Out: Fuller, Higginbotham, Sidibe, Jones

Doubts:

Banned:

Last Time Out….Tony Pulis made eight changes to his Europa League lineup for the trip to Sunderland – recalling his first team regulars. There were some notable changes however – Cameron Jerome kept his starting role up front with Peter Crouch with Jon Walters shifted to a right midfield role; Jermaine Pennant dropped to the bench to make way. Both Jonathan Woodgate and Marc Wilson overcame knocks to start as Matt Upson and Ryan Shotton made way. The Stoke gaffer rested a number of first-teamers for the Carling Cup penalty shoot-out victory over Spurs. Kenwyne Jones partnered Jerome in attack, although had to be replaced on 12 minutes by Crouch after suffering an ankle injury.

This Time Around….Kenwyne Jones has been ruled out of the game with a hamstring injury picked up in the Carling Cup tie against Tottenham. With this in mind, it seems likely that Peter Crouch and Cameron Jerome will be the forward pair for the Potters. Jonathan Walters is another option to play up front but he may, once again, operate on the right flank. For the victory over Spurs, Tony Pulis made changes to the side which lost heavily against Sunderland and the manager could be tempted to stick with some of his cup heroes. Wilson Palacios and Jermaine Pennant will be vying for starting roles having missed out in the 4-0 defeat at Sunderland.

Predicted Lineup: Begovic, Huth, Shawcross, Woodgate, Wilson; Delap, Whitehead, Etherington, Walters; Jerome, Crouch

Sunderland

Next Match: Norwich (A)

Out: Angeleri, Campbell, Gordon, Meyler

Doubts:

Banned: Bardsley

Last Time Out….Steve Bruce was forced into a change to his back four when the Black Cats welcomed Stoke to the Stadium of Light – John O’Shea returning from injury to take his place at right-back to replace the suspended Phil Bardsley. David Vaughan and Ahmed Elmohamady both came into a new midfield lineup with Lee Cattermole and Jack Colback dropping to the bench.

This Time Around….Steve Bruce is expected to keep the same starting lineup after cruising to victory over Stoke last weekend. The manager has no new injuries to worry his squad for the trip to Norwich and is likely to stick with a 4-4-1-1, using Stephane Sessegnon just behind Nicklas Bendtner. Unless Bruce wishes to change a winning team, Lee Cattermole and Jack Colback will remain benched, meaning David Vaughan and Elmohamady will retain their starting roles in midfield.

Predicted Lineup: Mignolet, O’Shea, Bramble, Brown, Richardson; Vaughan, Elmohamady, Larsson, Gardner, Sessegnon; Bendtner.

Swansea

Next Match: Chelsea (A)

Out: Bodde, Tate, Agustien, Caulker, Beattie

Doubts: Graham

Banned:

Last Time Out….Brendan Rodgers had three changes to make for the home game with West Brom, with injuries forcing Steven Caulker (knee), Kemy Augustien (hamstring) and Danny Graham (back) out of the starting XI. In came Garry Monk, Mark Gower and Leroy Lita and the hosts resultantly picked up their first win –and goals- of the campaign. Lita, in particular, made a strong case for a regular place, scoring and assisting in the 3-0 win over the Baggies.

This Time Around….Brendan Rodgers, who was sweating on the fitness of Neil Taylor,will be relieved as the left-back has declared himself fit after being stretchered off with a head injury. Fede Bessone had been the obvious like-for-like replacement for Taylor. Danny Graham, whose back injury kept him out of last week’s clash with West Brom, could return for this one, but after scoring in their impressive 3-0 victory over the Baggies, Leroy Lita may hold on to his place as the main front man.

Predicted Lineup: Vorm, Rangel, Monk, Williams, Taylor; Britton, Allen, Gower; Dyer, Sinclair, Lita

Tottenham Hotspur

Next Match: Wigan (A)

Out: Rose, Huddlestone, Pienaar, Dawson, Pavlyuchenko, Kranjcar

Doubts: Lennon

Banned:

Last Time Out….Harry Redknapp kept an unchanged lineup following the win at Wolves despite Rafael Van der Vaart overcoming a hamstring injury. The Dutchman started on the bench against Liverpool but emerged to replace Niko Kranjcar after he sustained a tight hamstring in the first-half. For the Carling Cup penalty shoot-out loss at Stoke, the Spurs gaffer started Van der Vaart from beginning and the midfielder went on to play for over an hour. There were many changes elsewhere including Sandro making his return from injury in midfield, whilst regular starters Youness Kaboul and Benoit Assou-Ekotto played the full 120 minutes.

This Time Around…. Rafael Van der Vaart could come back into the starting lineup, having made his way through 63 minutes in the Carling Cup. Given the form of Jermain Defoe and Emmanuel Adebayor up front, though, the Dutchman may have to make do with a place on the right side of midfield. Niko Kranjcar is out with a hamstring injury, which would mean Gareth Bale shifting back to his usual left flank position. Roman Pavlyuchenko is sidelined with a hamstring injury. Aaron Lennon might come back into contention from a groin injury which has kept him out for the last few weeks. William Gallas turned out for the reserves in midweek and could challenge Younes Kaboul for a place alongside Ledley King in central defence; Kaboul featured for the whole 120 mins in Spurs Carling Cup defeat at Stoke in midweek and Harry Redknapp may decide to freshen things up at the back. Benoit Assou-Ekotto is suffering with illness and should be considered a doubt.

Predicted Lineup: Friedel; Walker, King, Kaboul, Assou-Ekotto; Parker, Modric, Bale, Van der Vaart; Adebayor, Defoe

West Bromwich Albion

Next Match: Fulham (H)

Out:

Doubts:

Banned:Tamas

Last Time Out….Roy Hodgson made two changes for the trip to Swansea. Gabriel Tamas’ three-match ban gave Craig Dawson a chance at centre half, while James Morrison took the place of Graham Dorrans on the right wing. Chris Brunt again lost out, though with the Baggies now sitting bottom, Hodgson may choose to shake things up ahead of next week’s home clash with Fulham. Hodgson rotated the lineup for the Carling Cup defeat to Everton. Gareth McAuley, Billy Jones and Joe Mattock came in to defence with the backline, bar Martin Olsson, all rested. Simon Cox partnered Peter Odemwingie up front, with Shane Long sitting this one out.

This Time Around….Apart from the suspended Gabriel Tamas, Roy Hodgson has a fully fit squad to choose from. The manager is expected to recall some of his first-team members to replace sections of the youthful side that crashed out of the Carling Cup at the hands of Everton. Although, with his side sat at the foot of the table, Hodgson the manager may wish to try something new and stick with his younger players – with Billy Jones battling the likes of Steven Reid for a starting place.

Predicted Lineup: Foster, Reid, Dawson, Olsson, Shorey; Thomas, Mulumbu, Scharner, Brunt; Odemwingie, Long.

Wigan Athletic

Next Match: Tottenham (H)

Out: Alcaraz, Rodallega

Doubts: Boyce, Gohouri

Banned:

Last Time Out….Roberto Martinez made two changes to his Wigan lineup for the trip to Everton. James McCarthy came back into central midfield and a hamstring injury to Emmerson Boyce meant a start for on-loan Patrick Van Aanholt, as Martinez shuffled his back-four around to accomdate the Dutchman at left-back. An injury to Hugo Rodallega may force the Wigan into a rethink over the next few weeks, as the Columbian looks set to be sidelined with a knee injury.

This Time Around…. Roberto Martinez has revealed that the game will probably come too soon for injured trio Emmerson Boyce, Antolin Alcaraz and Steve Gohouri. This leaves Patrick Van Aanholt set to continue at left-back, with Maynor Figueroa alongside Gary Caldwell in central defence and Adrian Lopez at right-back. Although not as serious as first feared, Hugo Rodallega has been ruled out with the knee injury which he suffered during the 3-1 defeat against Everton – Shaun Maloney could get a chance in his absence. Franco Di Santo scored once again for Wigan last week, so his place looks secured, but the manager may wish to make changes elsewhere.

Predicted Lineup: Al Habsi, Van Aanholt, Lopez, Caldwell, Figueroa; Watson, Gomez, McCarthy; Maloney, Moses, Di Santo.

Wolverhampton Wanderers

Next Match: Liverpool (A)

Out: Ebanks-Blake, Foley, Craddock, Zubar

Doubts:

Banned:

Last Time Out….A groin injury forced Steven Fletcher out the Wolves starting lineup for the home match with QPR. Steven Ward shifted from left-back to up front, meaning George Elokobi stepped in to the space vacated in the back-four. Michael Kightly kept his place on the right wing and with Matt Jarvis returning from a hamstring problem, Stephen Hunt dropped to the bench. Wolves made changes for the Carling Cup clash for victory against Millwall, with David Edwards notably returning from injury after 6 months out and found the back of the net. Adlene Guedioura won Man of the Match, whilst Adam Hammil also impressed in the 5-0 victory.

This Time Around….Mick McCarthy will welcome back Steven Fletcher who should come straight in up front, Stephen Ward should move back to left-back with George Elokobi dropping to the bench. Roger Johnson is in the squad after recovering from a calf strain. But Kevin Foley, Jody Craddock, Sylvan Ebanks-Blake and Ronald Zubar are sidelined for the fixture. The manager will be delighted with the performance of his side in the Carling Cup, so shouldn’t be too concerned if he needs to make changes to his starting lineup. The likes of Dave Edwards, Adlene Guedioura and Adam Hamill will be pushing for places from the bench. McCarthy has signalled out Guedioura in particular, saying that he could be due a run in the first-team.

Predicted Lineup: Hennessey, Stearman, Berra, Johnson, Ward, Henry, O’Hara, Kightly, Jarvis; Fletcher, Doyle

PREDICTION WEEK 18

2010-12-14T20:58:00.001+08:00

Arsenal

Next Match: Stoke (A)
Out: Frimpong, Vermaelen, Diaby, Almunia, Gibbs
Doubts:
Banned:

Predicted Lineup:
Fabianski, Sagna, Squillaci, Koscielny, Clichy, Song, Wilshere, Nasri, Rosicky, Arshavin, Chamakh.

Aston Villa

Next Match: Wigan (A)
Out: Delph, Petrov, Sidwell, L Young
Doubts: Agbonlahor
Banned:

Predicted Lineup:
Friedel, Cuellar, Dunne, Collins, Warnock, Hogg, Bannan, Albrighton, Downing, A Young, Heskey.

Birmingham City

Next Match: Newcastle (H)
Out: McFadden, Hleb
Doubts: Ridgewell
Banned:

Predicted Lineup:
Foster, Carr, Johnson, Dann, Ridgewell, Ferguson, Bowyer, Gardner, Larsson, Fahey, Jerome.

Blackburn Rovers

Next Match: West Ham (H)
Out: Andrews, Grella, NZonzi
Doubts:
Banned:

Predicted Lineup:
Robinson, Salgado, Samba, Nelsen, Givet, Jones, Emerton, Pedersen, Dunn, El-Hadji Diouf, Roberts.

Blackpool

Next Match: Tottenham (H)
Out: Clarke, Gilks, Harewood, Basham
Doubts:
Banned:Adam

Predicted Lineup:
Kingson, Eardley, Cathcart, Evatt, Crainey, Vaughan, Adam, Grandin, Taylor-Fletcher, Campbell, Varney.

Bolton Wanderers

Next Match: Sunderland (A)
Out: J O’Brien, Davis, Gardner, Samuel
Doubts:
Banned:M Davies

Predicted Lineup:
Jaaskelainen, Ricketts, Cahill, Knight, Robinson, Lee, Muamba, M Davies, Petrov, Elmander, Kevin Davies.

Chelsea

Next Match: Manchester United (H)
Out: Benayoun, Alex, Bosingwa, Zhirkov
Doubts: Lampard
Banned:

Predicted Lineup:
Cech, Ferreira, Ivanovic, Terry, Cole, Essien, Mikel, Malouda, Kalou, Drogba, Anelka.

Everton

Next Match: Manchester City (A)
Out:
Doubts: Saha, Heitinga, Pienaar
Banned: Arteta

Predicted Lineup:
Howard, Neville, Jagielka, Distin, Baines, Rodwell, Fellaini, Pienaar, Coleman, Cahill, Saha.

Fulham

Next Match: Liverpool (A)
Out: Senderos, Zamora, Dembele, Briggs
Doubts:
Banned:

Predicted Lineup:
Schwarzer, Pantsil, Hangeland, Hughes, Salcido, Davies, Murphy, Etuhu, Gera, Dempsey, Kamara.

Liverpool

Next Match: Fulham (H)
Out: Agger, Spearing, Carragher
Doubts: Ngog, Gerrard
Banned:

Predicted Lineup:
Reina, Johnson, Kyrgiakos, Skrtel, Konchesky, Kuyt, Meireles, Lucas, Maxi, Ngog, Torres.

Man City

Next Match: Everton (H)
Out: M Johnson
Doubts: Bridge, Adebayor, K Toure
Banned:

Predicted Lineup:
Hart, Boateng, Toure, Kompany, Zabeleta, Toure Yaya, De Jong, Barry, Silva, Jo, Balotelli.

Man United

Next Match: Chelsea (A)
Out: Valencia, Hargreaves, Owen
Doubts: Scholes
Banned:

Predicted Lineup:
Van der Sar, Rafael, Ferdinand, Vidic, Evra, Park, Fletcher, Scholes, Nani, Rooney, Berbatov.

Newcastle

Next Match: Birmingham (A)
Out: Gosling, Ben Arfa, R Taylor
Doubts: Guthrie, Harper, Ameobi
Banned:

Predicted Lineup:
Krul, Simpson, S Taylor, Campbell, Jose Enrique, Tiote, Barton, Routledge, Gutierrez, Nolan, Carroll.

Stoke City

Next Match: Arsenal (A)
Out: Sidibe
Doubts:
Banned:

Predicted Lineup:
Begovic, Huth, Shawcross, Collins, Higginbotham, Delap, Whitehead, Pennant, Etherington, Fuller, Jones.

Sunderland

Next Match: Bolton (H)
Out: Campbell, Carson, Bramble, Turner, Ferdinand
Doubts:
Banned:

Predicted Lineup:
Gordon, Onuoha, Mensah, Ferdinand, Bardsley, Henderson, Cattermole, Zenden, Richardson, Welbeck, Bent.

Tottenham

Next Match: Blackpool (H)
Out: Woodgate, O’Hara, King, Huddlestone, Jenas, Kranjcar, Van der Vaart
Doubts: Kaboul
Banned:

Predicted Lineup:
Gomes, Hutton, Bassong, Gallas, Assou-Ekotto, Palacios, Modric, Bale, Lennon, Crouch, Defoe.

West Brom

Next Match: Wolves (H)
Out: Olsson
Doubts:Odemwingie
Banned:

Predicted Lineup:
Carson, Jara, Tamas, Scharner, Cech, Mulumbu, Morrison, Tchoyi, Brunt, Thomas, Odemwingie.

West Ham

Next Match: Blackburn (A)
Out: Collison, Hitzlsperger, Da Costa, Noble
Doubts: Behrami, Jacobsen
Banned:

Predicted Lineup:
Green, Ben-Haim, Upson, Tomkins, Gabbidon, Parker, Spector, Boa Morte, Dyer, Obinna, Cole.

Wigan Athletic

Next Match: Aston Villa (H)
Out: McCarthy, Moses, Di Santo
Doubts: G Caldwell, Di Santo, Figueroa, Cleverly
Banned:

Predicted Lineup:
Al Habsi, Gohouri, Alcaraz, S Caldwell, Figueroa, Diame, Thomas, Watson, N’Zogbia, Cleverley, Rodallega.

Wolverhampton Wanderers

Next Match: West Brom (A)
Out: Guedioura, Kightly, Henry, Craddock, Mouyokolo
Doubts: Mancienne, Jones, Jarvis, Doyle
Banned:

Predicted Lineup:
Hennessey, Zubar, Stearman, Berra, Elokobi, Mancienne, Foley, Ward, Milijas, Jarvis, Doyle.

Hall of Fame : SEASON 2006/07

2010-12-09T16:33:00.010+08:00

Pas post prediction untuk WEEK 17 pagi tadi, jadi cam syok plak nak menaip - alang2 ada masa ni, skrg bukan senang nak ada ruang update blog ni, tak tau a bila aku ada anak kedua nanti (insya Allah), langsung nak tuko player pun susah kot.. hehe. Bukan pe, sebab untuk column Hall of Fame ni tak terkini langsung maklumatnya - at least kalu bebudak luar termasuk ke blog kita ni, bleh kenal previous champion kan.. hehe (yang maklumnya didominasi oleh aku - kira syok sendiri a nih) Ah, pedulik apa

Sebenarnya season 2006/07 ni maleh gak aku nak bukak semula bukunya, yang mana Man United, team yang dibenciku, start menang semula league EPL nih. Nyampah.. walaupun kita maklum bebudak geng MU ni bukan handal pun dalam fantasy football.. kekeh!

Aku, time season ni, emm, aku kat maktab sebenarnya. Baru nak dilatih untuk menjadi seorang cikgu Fizik kat MPRM nu. Busy time ni, banyak assignment, nak present itu ini, tapi aku yang dah memang gila fantasy football ni, sanggup cari mana2 wifi-hotspot kat dalam maktab semata2 nak memenuhi nafsu serakah fantasy footballku.. dan ianya berhasil = aku jadi Champion season ni!

Korang boleh tengok figure kat sebelah. Aku dah mula pakai Excel untuk simpan data history game fantasy football bebudak Raub - senang sket nak buat rujukan. Lagipun, ramai gak penyokong Liverpool di kalangan bebudak Raub, yang mana diorang sangat berbakat dalam menceritakan cerita sejarah2 purba yang lampau, 100 atau 50 tahun sebelum ni.. haha.

Oh, lupa plak, team aku mestilah Real Jebone. Runner-up season 2006/07 ialah Ray, ngan team Ahli Mesyuarat Tingkap.
Time ni takde lagi berbayar, itu yang banyak team masuk, ayam2 belaka. Terima kasih kerana turut serta, moga season2 yang akan datang, boleh la anda menyumbangkan lagi telur di reban kami.. kekeh!

Konklusi:

Champion Season 2006/07: Hassan (Real Jebone)
Runner-up: Ray (Ahli Mesyuarat Tingkap)

My Prediction : WEEK 17

2010-12-09T11:13:00.008+08:00

Agaknya dah berapa lama aku tak update blog ni ngan post2 aku yang 'bermanfaat' kepada semua? Lama gila, nanti aku check.. uish, dari bulan 8 start aku promosi league Raub Championship 2010/11 lagi. Takpe, here i come guys! hehe

First post untuk prediction season ni. Dah tengah season, baru aku buat prediction ek - biasa la, sebelum2 ni duk rank kehinaan, sekarang dah no 2, ok la, baru ada bukti aku setaraf Sheeby.. haha!

Ok, WEEK 17, kebanyakan game main hari Sabtu, 11/12 dan Ahad, 12/12 kecuali game terhebat Man Utd vs Arsenal main hari Isnin (pagi2 buta hari Selasa - waktu Malaysia). So aku start ngan game ni dulu a:

Man Utd 2 vs Arsenal 2

Seri? Kalu ikut aku yang berideologi Arsenal ni, memang aku letak 0-4 dah, tapi kena logistik dan materialistik la sket kan. Arsenal sekarang tengah form la gak (Nasri terutamanya). MU pun tak bleh pandang rendah, game last diorg, bantai Blackburn 7-1 (sebab minggu lepas diorg nye game ngan Blackpool postpone sebab 'sejuk').

Injuries (doubtful): Hargreaves, Owen, Valencia, (Ferdinand, Scholes), Vermaelen, (Almunia, Diaby, Fabregas, Djourou)

Fantasy Watch: Rooney, Nani, Nasri, Arshavin

Game lain (aku tak preview semua, maleh, ambik game2 yang syok jek);

Spurs 1 vs Chelsea 2 (main hari Ahad, 12/12)

Chelsea sekarang berada di tahap yang agak memalukan la gak (sebagai Champion holder), tak pernah menang (game EPL la) sejak kalah ngan Liverpool awal bulan November dulu, dah sebulan la maknanya menjadi Loser? Itu pun game Champions League semalam kalah. Spurs walaupun ketiadaan key player utama, Van Der Vaart, boleh a dikatakan stabil ngan last kalah pun ngan Bolton sebulan lalu.

Injuries (doubtful): Kaboul, King, Van Der Vaart, (Kranjcar, Jenas), Alex, Benayoun Si Yahudi, (Lampard, Zhirkov)

Fantasy Watch: Bale, Drogba, Malouda

Newcastle 1 vs Liverpool 1 (main hari Sabtu 11/12)

Lebih kurang je dua team ni, beza point pun dalam table EPL cuma 3 point jek. Dua2 ramai player utama injured. So, bergantung kepada kehandalan manager diorang (ai lupa plak Newcastle xdok manager lagi) mengatur taktik. Sebabkan fakta2 demikian, aku letak seri ngan jumlah gol yang kecik je a. Memang a liverpool dah cam dapat balik form, tapi selalu kat away diorang suck.

Injuries (doubtful): Ryan Taylor, Ben Arfa, (Barton, Nolan), Agger, Carragher, (Gerrard)

Fantasy Watch: Carroll, Barton, Torres, Meireles

Game lain;

Sabtu, 11/12
Everton 2 vs Wigan 1
Fulham 0 vs Sunderland 0
Stoke 2 vs Blackpool 0
West Ham 0 vs Man City 2
Villa 2 vs West Brom 2

Ahad, 12/12
Wolves 1 vs Birmingham 2
Bolton 1 vs Blackburn 0

Agaknya itu je dari aku kali ni, bye2 then!

*edited: waktu game

Line-ups Prediction Week 4

2010-08-31T23:44:00.003+08:00

Arsenal

Next Match: Bolton (H)
Out: Ramsey, Frimpong, Bendtner, Nasri, Djourou
Doubts: Van Persie
Banned:

Predicted Lineup:
Almunia; Sagna, Vermaelen, Squillaci, Clichy; Song, Diaby, Fabregas, Walcott, Arshavin; Chamakh.

Aston Villa

Next Match: Stoke (A)
Out: Delph
Doubts: Ireland
Banned:

Predicted Lineup:
Friedel; L Young, Collins, Dunne, Warnock; Downing, Petrov, Ireland, Ashley Young; Agbonlahor, Carew.

Birmingham City

Next Match: Liverpool (H)
Out: Phillips
Doubts: Larsson
Banned:

Predicted Lineup:
Foster, Carr, Ridgewell, Johnson, Dann; Ferguson, Fahey, Gardner, McFadden; Jerome, Zigic.

Blackburn Rovers

Next Match: Man City (A)
Out:
Doubts: Andrews
Banned:

Predicted Lineup:
Robinson, Salgado, Samba, Nelsen, Givet; Jones, Grella, Pedersen, Dunn; M Diouf, Kalinic.

Blackpool

Next Match: Newcastle (A)
Out: Southern, Clarke
Doubts: Harewood
Banned:

Predicted Lineup:
Gilks; Baptiste, Evatt, Cathcart, Crainey; Taylor-Fletcher, Adam, Vaughan; Grandin, Ormerod, Varney.

Bolton Wanderers

Next Match: Arsenal (A)
Out: McCann, J O’Brien, Davis
Doubts: Klasnic
Banned: Jaaskelainen

Predicted Lineup:
Bogdan, Steinsson, Cahill, Knight, Robinson; Lee, Muamba, Holden, Petrov; Kevin Davies, Elmander.

Chelsea

Next Match: West Ham (A)
Out: Bosingwa
Doubts: Ivanovic, Terry, Lampard
Banned:

Predicted Lineup:
Cech, Ivanovic, Terry, Alex, Cole; Mikel, Essien, Lampard, Malouda, Anelka; Drogba.

Everton

Next Match: Man United (H)
Out:
Doubts: Neville, Anichebe, Yakubu, Yobo, Jagielka, Rodwell
Banned:

Predicted Lineup:
Howard, Hibbert, Distin, Jagielka, Baines; Neville, Arteta, Fellaini, Pienaar, Cahill; Beckford.

Fulham

Next Match: Wolves (H)
Out: Senderos, A Johnson
Doubts: Schwarzer, Zamora
Banned:

Predicted Lineup:
Stockdale; Pantsil, Hangeland, Hughes, Kelly; Davies, Etuhu, Murphy, Duff; Dembele, Zamora.

Liverpool

Next Match: Birmingham (A)
Out:
Doubts:
Banned: Cole

Predicted Lineup:
Reina, Johnson, Carragher, Skrtel, Agger; Lucas, Gerrard, Jovanovic, Kuyt; Ngog, Torres.

Man City

Next Match: Blackburn (H)
Out: Kolarov, Bridge, Boateng, M Johnson
Doubts:
Banned:

Predicted Lineup:
Hart; Richards, Kompany, Toure, Lescott; Barry, De Jong, Yaya Toure, Milner, Johnson; Tevez.

Man United

Next Match: Everton (A)
Out: Hargreaves
Doubts: Neville, Anderson, Ferdinand
Banned:

Predicted Lineup:
Van der Sar; O’Shea, Evans, Vidic, Evra; Fletcher, Scholes, Park, Nani; Berbatov, Rooney.

Newcastle

Next Match: Blackpool (H)
Out: Gosling, Simpson, S Taylor, Best
Doubts: Campbell, Guthrie
Banned:

Predicted Lineup:
Harper; Perch, Enrique, Coloccini, Williamson; Smith, Barton, Nolan, Guthrie, Routledge; Carroll.

Stoke City

Next Match: Aston Villa (H)
Out: Sidibe
Doubts: Lawrence, Wilkinson, Sorensen
Banned:

Predicted Lineup:
Sorensen, Huth, Abdoulaye Faye, Shawcross, Collins; Delap, Whitehead, Whelan, Etherington, Walters; Jones.

Sunderland

Next Match: Wigan (A)
Out: Meyler, Gordon, Mensah
Doubts: McCartney, Campbell, Turner
Banned:

Predicted Lineup:
Mignolet, Ferdinand, Turner, Bramble, Richardson; Al-Muhammadi, Cattermole, Henderson, Malbranque; Campbell, Bent.

Tottenham

Next Match: West Brom (A)
Out: Woodgate, O’Hara
Doubts: Rose, Modric, Gomes, Crouch, Bentley, Defoe
Banned:

Predicted Lineup:
Cudicini; Kaboul, King, Dawson, Assou-Ekotto; Lennon, Palacios, Huddlestone, Bale; Crouch, Defoe.

West Brom

Next Match: Tottenham (H)
Out: Mattock, Miller, Meite, Cech
Doubts: Thomas
Banned: Morrison

Predicted Lineup:
Carson; Jara, Olsson, Tamas, Shorey; Mulumbu, Brunt, Thomas, Dorrans; Odemwingie, Fortune.

West Ham

Next Match: Chelsea (H)
Out: Hines, Collison, Hitzlsperger
Doubts: Behrami
Banned:

Predicted Lineup:
Green, Spector, Gabbidon, Upson, Ilunga; Dyer, Parker, Noble, Barrera, Boa Morte; Cole.

Wigan Athletic

Next Match: Sunderland (H)
Out: G Caldwell
Doubts: Moses
Banned:

Predicted Lineup:
Kirkland, Boyce, Alcaraz, S Caldwell, Figueroa; Thomas, Diame, Stam, McCarthy, Rodallega; Boselli.

Wolverhampton Wanderers

Next Match: Fulham (A)
Out: Hunt, Kightly
Doubts: Fletcher, Edwards
Banned:

Predicted Lineup:
Hahnemann, Foley, Berra, Craddock, Van Damme, Jarvis, Henry, David Jones, Ward, Doyle, Ebanks_Blake.

line-ups Prediction Week 3

2010-08-25T00:22:00.004+08:00

Arsenal

Next Match: Blackburn (a)
Out: Ramsey, Frimpong, Bendtner, Nasri, Denilson
Doubts:
Banned:

23/8

Laurent Koscielny returns from his one match ban and will likely partner Vermaelen in defence here with Song likely to shift to a midfield holding role with Rosicky the most likely to drop out of the Arsenal midfield that started the game against Blackpool. Sebastien Squillaci is expected to sign on Tuesday and could also be a factor in the back four although Wenger seems likely to give him time to settle before drafting him into the starting XI. Both Cesc Fabregas and Robin Van Persie are in line for starts here but the latter could remain on the bench as Wenger opts for a 4-5-1 away at Blackburn. Chamakh’s place is now under threat then, particularly for away games such as this. Fabregas is set to come in with Wilshere the unlucky player likely to drop out. Walcott will surely maintain his starting role following his hat-trick last time out.

Predicted Lineup:
Almunia; Sagna, Vermaelen, Koscielny, Clichy; Song, Diaby, Fabregas, Walcott, Arshavin; Chamakh.

Aston Villa

Next Match: Everton (A)
Out: Delph
Doubts: Agbonlahor, Collins, Cuellar
Banned:

Predicted Lineup:
Friedel; Luke Young, Clark, Dunne, Warnock; Downing, Albrighton, Petrov, Ireland, Ashley Young; Carew.

Birmingham City

Next Match: Bolton (A)
Out: Phillips
Doubts:
Banned:

Predicted Lineup:
Foster, Carr, Ridgewell, Johnson, Dann; Larsson, Bowyer, Ferguson, Fahey; Jerome, Zigic.

Blackburn Rovers

Next Match: Arsenal (H)
Out: Grella
Doubts: Dunn
Banned:

Predicted Lineup:
Robinson, Salgado, Samba, Nelsen, Givet; Jones, N’Zonzi, Olsson, El-Hadji Diouf, Pedersen; Kalinic.

Blackpool

Next Match: Fulham (H)
Out: Southern, Clarke
Doubts:
Banned: Evatt

23/8

Ian Holloway will be with without Ian Evatt as an option at the back as he serves a one match ban for the red card received at the Emirates last time out. New signing Keinan could now be drafted into the back four as his replacement having come off the bench at Arsenal. The Blackpool boss would seem likely to shift to a 4-4-2 for this game having shifted to one up front in a 4-5-1 at the Emirates. Omerod could return here then with Sylvestre dropping to the bench.

Predicted Lineup:
Gilks; Baptiste, Keinan, Cathcart, Crainey; Taylor-Fletcher, Adam, Vaughan, Grandin; Ormerod, Harewood.

Bolton Wanderers

Next Match: Birmingham (H)
Out: McCann, J O’Brien
Doubts:
Banned:

Predicted Lineup:
Jaaskelainen, Steinsson, Cahill, Knight, Robinson; Lee, Muamba, Holden, Petrov; Kevin Davies, Elmander.

Chelsea

Next Match: Stoke (H)
Out: Bosingwa, Ramires
Doubts:
Banned:

Predicted Lineup:
Cech, Ivanovic, Terry, Alex, Cole; Mikel, Essien, Lampard, Malouda, Anelka; Drogba.

Everton

Next Match: Aston Villa (A)
Out: Anichebe
Doubts: Neville
Banned:

Predicted Lineup:
Howard, Heitinga, Baines, Distin, Jagielka; Arteta, Cahill, Pienaar, Osman, Fellaini; Saha.

Fulham

Next Match: Blackpool (A)
Out: Senderos, A Johnson
Doubts: Schwarzer, Konchesky
Banned:

Predicted Lineup:
Stockdale; Pantsil, Hangeland, Hughes, Kelly; Davies, Etuhu, Murphy, Duff, Gera; Zamora.

Liverpool

Next Match: West Brom (H)
Out:
Doubts: Mascherano
Banned: Cole

Predicted Lineup:
Reina, Johnson, Carragher, Skrtel, Agger; Lucas, Gerrard, Jovanovic, Kuyt; Ngog, Torres.

Man City

Next Match: Sunderland (A)
Out: Kolarov, Bridge
Doubts: M Johnson, Boateng, Balotelli
Banned:

Predicted Lineup:
Hart; Richards, Kompany, Toure, Lescott; Barry, De Jong, Yaya Toure, Milner, Johnson; Tevez.

Man United

Next Match: West Ham (H)
Out: Hargreaves, Ferdinand
Doubts: Neville, Anderson
Banned:

Predicted Lineup:
Van der Sar; O’Shea, Evans, Vidic, Evra; Fletcher, Carrick, Valencia, Nani; Berbatov, Rooney.

Newcastle

Next Match: Wolves (A)
Out: Gosling, Simpson, Taylor, Best
Doubts: Kadar, Campbell, Guthrie
Banned:

Predicted Lineup:
Harper; Perch, Enrique, Coloccini, Williamson; Smith, Barton, Nolan, Guthrie, Routledge; Carroll.

Stoke City

Next Match: Chelsea (A)
Out: Sidibe
Doubts: Lawrence, Jones
Banned:

Predicted Lineup:
Sorensen, Huth, Abdoulaye Faye, Shawcross, Collins; Delap, Whitehead, Whelan, Etherington, Walters, Fuller.

Sunderland

Next Match: Man City (H)
Out: Meyler, Gordon, Reid, Mensah
Doubts: Ferdinand, McCartney
Banned:

23/8

Steve Bruce will be boosted by the returns of both Cattermole and Turner from suspension and both seem likely starters here.

Predicted Lineup:
Mignolet, Onuoha, Turner, Bramble, Richardson; Al-Muhammadi, Cattermole, Henderson, Malbranque; Campbell, Bent.

Tottenham

Next Match: Wigan (H)
Out: Woodgate, O’Hara, Bentley
Doubts: Rose, Defoe, Modric
Banned:

Predicted Lineup:
Gomes; Corluka, King, Dawson, Assou-Ekotto; Lennon, Palacios, Huddlestone, Kranjcar, Bale; Crouch.

West Brom

Next Match: Liverpool (A)
Out: Mattock, Miller
Doubts:
Banned:

Predicted Lineup:
Carson; Jara, Olsson, Tamas, Cech; Thomas, Mulumbu, Brunt, Morrison, Dorrans; Odemwingie.

West Ham

Next Match: Man United (A)
Out: Hines, McCarthy, Sears
Doubts: Hitzlsperger, Behrami
Banned:

Predicted Lineup:
Green, Faubert, Gabbidon, Upson, Ilunga, Dyer, Parker, Noble, Barrera, Piquionne, Cole.

Wigan Athletic

Next Match: Tottenham (A)
Out: Moses, G Caldwell
Doubts:
Banned:

23/8

Gary Caldwell returns from suspension but continues to be sidelined havnig undergone two hip operations in the summer. Bizarrely his brother could feature however – Wigan have sealed the signing of Steven Caldwell on a free and he could earn his debut here.

Predicted Lineup:
Kirkland, Stam, Alcaraz, Gohouri, Figueroa; Thomas, Diame, McCarthy, N’Zogbia, Rodallega; Boselli.

Wolverhampton Wanderers

Next Match: Newcastle (H)
Out: Hunt, Kightly, Edwards
Doubts: Van Damme, Fletcher
Banned:

Predicted Lineup:
Hahnemann, Foley, Berra, Craddock, Van Damme, Jarvis, Henry, David Jones, Ward, Doyle, Fletcher.

Line-ups Prediction Week 2

2010-08-17T20:06:00.001+08:00

Arsenal

Next Match: Blackpool (H)
Out: Ramsey, Bendtner
Doubts: Fabregas, Van Persie, Song, Denilson, Djourou
Banned: Koscielny

Predicted Lineup:
Almunia; Sagna, Vermaelen, Song, Clichy; Nasri, Wilshere, Diaby, Arshavin, Fabregas; Chamakh.

Aston Villa

Next Match: Newcastle (A)
Out: Delph
Doubts: Davies, Agbonlahor, Collins, Cuellar
Banned:

Predicted Lineup:
Friedel; Luke Young, Clark, Dunne, Warnock; Downing, Albrighton, Petrov, Milner, Ashley Young; Carew.

Birmingham City

Next Match: Blackburn (H)
Out:
Doubts:
Banned:

Predicted Lineup:
Foster, Carr, Ridgewell, Johnson, Dann; Larsson, Bowyer, Ferguson, Fahey; Jerome, O’Connor.

Blackburn Rovers

Next Match: Birmingham (A)
Out:
Doubts: Dunn
Banned:

Predicted Lineup:
Robinson, Salgado, Samba, Nelsen, Givet; Jones, N’Zonzi, Olsson, El-Hadji Diouf, Pedersen; Kalinic.

Blackpool

Next Match: Arsenal (A)
Out: Southern, Clarke
Doubts:
Banned:

Predicted Lineup:
Gilks; Baptiste, Evatt, Cathcart, Crainey; Taylor-Fletcher, Adam, Vaughan, Grandin; Ormerod, Harewood.

Bolton Wanderers

Next Match: West Ham (A)
Out: McCann, J O’Brien
Doubts:
Banned:

Predicted Lineup:
Jaaskelainen, Steinsson, Cahill, Knight, Robinson; Lee, Muamba, Holden, Petrov; Kevin Davies, Elmander.

Chelsea

Next Match: Wigan (A)
Out:
Doubts: Ivanovic
Banned:

Predicted Lineup:
Cech, Ivanovic, Terry, Alex, Cole; Mikel, Essien, Lampard, Malouda, Anelka; Drogba.

Everton

Next Match: Wolves (H)
Out: Anichebe
Doubts:
Banned:

Predicted Lineup:
Howard, Neville, Baines, Distin, Jagielka; Arteta, Cahill, Pienaar, Osman, Fellaini; Saha.

Fulham

Next Match: Man United (H)
Out: Senderos, A Johnson
Doubts: Schwarzer, Konchesky
Banned:

Predicted Lineup:
Stockdale; Pantsil, Hangeland, Hughes, Kelly; Davies, Etuhu, Murphy, Duff, Gera; Zamora.

Liverpool

Next Match: Man City (A)
Out:
Doubts:
Banned: Cole

Predicted Lineup:
Reina, Johnson, Carragher, Skrtel, Agger; Lucas, Jovanovic, Mascherano, Kuyt, Gerrard; N’Gog.

Man City

Next Match: Liverpool (H)
Out:
Doubts: M Johnson, Bridge, Kolarov
Banned:

Predicted Lineup:
Hart; Richards, Kompany, Toure, Zabaleta; Barry, Yaya Toure, Silva; Tevez, Adebayor.

Man United

Next Match: Newcastle (H)
Out: Hargreaves, Anderson, Ferdinand
Doubts: Neville, Rooney
Banned:

13/8	United will go into their Monday night opener on a high after the impressive Community Shield win over Chelsea. They will be without Rio Ferdinand at the back so Jonny Evans is set to partner Vidic in central defence with O’Shea and Evra likely to line up at full-backs. Ferguson has a decision to make in midfield with Scholes having impressed so greatly in Sunday’s game. He would seem likely to claim a midfield berth then with Fletcher or Carrick set to line up alongside him. Nani may earn a recall to the starting lineup here with Park making way, while Berbatov would seem set to partner Rooney up front despite the goalscoring form of new signing Hernandez.
15/8	Wayne Rooney has emerged as a doubt according to some reports surfacing. A hamstring problem has apparently cast doubt over his availability for the season opener.	[source]

Predicted Lineup:
Van der Sar; O’Shea, Evans, Vidic, Evra; Fletcher, Scholes, Valencia, Nani; Berbatov, Rooney.

Newcastle

Next Match: Man United (A)
Out: Gosling, Simpson, Taylor, Best
Doubts: Kadar, Campbell, Carroll, Smith
Banned:

12/8

Newcastle boss Chris Hughton is unlikely to be able to call on the experience of new signing Sol Campbell for the trip to Old Trafford and will also be without Steven Taylor in defence as he recovers from a pre-season shoulder injury. That may well see Williamson partner Coloccini at the back then with a debut for new signing James Perch at right-back. Andy Carroll is expected to shake off a back injury his pre-season fitness concerns to lead the attack in what seems likely to be a 4-5-1 from Newcastle. Alan Smith is also expected to be fit to start against his former club having returned to training on Thursday following an ankle knock.

[source]

Predicted Lineup:
Harper; Perch, Enrique, Coloccini, Williamson; Smith, Barton, Nolan, Guthrie, Routledge; Carroll.

Stoke City

Next Match: Tottenham (H)
Out:
Doubts: Lawrence, Jones
Banned:

Predicted Lineup:
Sorensen, Huth, Abdoulaye Faye, Shawcross, Higginbotham, Delap, Whitehead, Whelan, Etherington, Sidibe, Fuller.

Sunderland

Next Match: West Brom (A)
Out: Meyler, Gordon, Reid
Doubts: Ferdinand, McCartney
Banned: Turner, Cattermole

http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/wp-admin/post.php?post=3147&action=edit

Predicted Lineup:
Mignolet, Onuoha, Bramble, Mensah, Richardson; Al-Muhammadi, Riveros, Henderson, Malbranque; Campbell, Bent.

Tottenham

Next Match: Stoke (A)
Out: Woodgate, O’Hara, Bentley
Doubts: Rose
Banned:

Predicted Lineup:
Gomes; Corluka, Bassong, Dawson, Assou-Ekotto; Lennon, Modric, Huddlestone, Bale; Defoe, Pavlyuchenko.

West Brom

Next Match: Sunderland (H)
Out:
Doubts:
Banned:

Predicted Lineup:
Carson; Jara, Pablo, Tamas, Cech; Thomas, Mulumbu, Brunt, Morrison, Dorrans; Bednar.

West Ham

Next Match: Bolton (H)
Out: Hines, Dyer, McCarthy, Sears
Doubts: Hitzlsperger
Banned:

Predicted Lineup:
Green, Reid, Tomkins, Upson, Ilunga; Faubert, Parker, Kovac, Noble, Boa Morte; Cole.

Wigan Athletic

Next Match: Chelsea (H)
Out:
Doubts:
Banned: Caldwell

Predicted Lineup:
Kirkland, Boyce, Alcaraz, Gohouri, Figueroa; McCarthy, Diame, Moses, Watson, Rodallega; Boselli.

Wolverhampton Wanderers

Next Match: Everton (A)
Out: Zubar, Hunt, Kightly
Doubts: Doyle, Edwards
Banned:

Predicted Lineup:
Hahnemann, Foley, Berra, Craddock, Van Damme, Jarvis, Henry, David Jones, Ward, Fletcher, Ebanks-Blake.

Raub Championship : The 2010/11 Challenge!

2010-08-11T05:41:00.000+08:00

Assalamualaikum.. kepada rakan2, manager2 Raub Championship serta pengunjung2 yang selalu bertandang ke blog Raub Champions ni. Bulan Ramadhan, bulan mulia, ibadah kita jangan lupa, kita balun cukup2 dan tak lupa EPL juga nak start hujung minggu ni.

Aku tau, memang agak lewat buat announcement ajak korang join league kita untuk season 2010/2011 nih. Tapi rasanya takde hal, korang yang selalu energetik, pantas bertindak, pastinya takkan melepaskan peluang untuk bertanding lagi dalam liga fantasy football yang sememangnya wajib bagi kita tetiap season EPL. Walaupun champion season lepas still aku (hehe), pastinya korang takkan berputus asa untuk terus menghalang aku untuk jadi juara plak season ni (amboi bongkaknya)

Ok, (banyak plak intronya) aku dah create group dalam Yahoo Fantasy Football. So, korang semua bleh dah join bebila. Tahun ni aku longgarkan sket la, kira aku terus je bagi id n password, korang terus bleh masuk tanpa bayar dulu, tapi ada dateline plak untuk menjelaskan fee tersebut - kalu tak bayar, aku delete je terus, bukan apa, karang bayar lambat krang tengah2 season, rank plak kat bawah2 je, trus tak bayar yuran, kan ganggu sistem tu. hehe

Raub Championship 2010/2011

id no: 5685
password: karimlagi

Setelah aku buat meeting (secara online jek) ngan ahli2 lembaga Raub Championship, kami setuju nak up sket yuran season ni jadi RM30 . Setelah ditimbang2, semua setuju nak buat BBQ daripada collection yuran tu n additional hadiah sket untuk rank yang di atas. So, tiada la unsur2 judi sebab takde yang rugi, semua merasa. At least, pas raya (aku bagi dateline sampai 17 September 2010) semua dah bleh setel yuran

Kalu ada member yang nak bayar awal, lagi bagus. Korang bleh terus je bagi duit ke aku, sama ada;

- cash terus (cari la aku, ada di Tersang nu)
- bank-in ke akaun aku HASSAN @ ABD RAHIM BIN RAMLI (online atau kat ATM) Maybank 156132590518 CIMB 06080070559521

Ok? Rasanya xde masalah. Apa2 hal, contact je aku: 0129864802 @ exmaroefu@gmail.com

Kepada mereka yang masih baru dan tak berapa paham, bleh rujuk post Yahoo Fantasy Football : The Basics

Wasalam..

Raub Champions

Hall of Fame : SEASON 2010/2011

Week 9 BPL Team News & Prediction

Premier League Team News

Arsenal

Predicted Lineup

Aston Villa

Predicted Lineup

Blackburn Rovers

Predicted Lineup

Bolton Wanderers

Predicted Lineup

Chelsea

Predicted Lineup

Everton

Predicted Lineup

Fulham

Predicted Lineup

Liverpool

Predicted Lineup

Manchester City

Predicted Lineup

Manchester United

Predicted Lineup

Newcastle United

Predicted Lineup

Norwich City

Predicted Lineup

Queens Park Rangers

Predicted Lineup

Stoke City

Predicted Lineup

Sunderland

Predicted Lineup

Swansea City

Predicted Lineup

Tottenham Hotspur

Predicted Lineup

West Bromwich Albion

Predicted Lineup

Wigan Athletic

Predicted Lineup

Wolverhampton Wanderers

Predicted Lineup

Aguero suffers injury scare in City romp

Everton v Liverpool preview

week 7 EPL Team News & Prediction

Arsenal

Aston Villa

Blackburn Rovers

Bolton Wanderers

Chelsea

Everton

Fulham

Liverpool

Manchester City

Manchester United

Newcastle United

Norwich

QPR

Stoke City

Sunderland

Swansea

Tottenham Hotspur

West Bromwich Albion

Wigan Athletic

Wolverhampton Wanderers

Premier League Team News 2011/12

PREDICTION WEEK 18

Arsenal

Aston Villa

Birmingham City

Blackburn Rovers

Blackpool

Bolton Wanderers

Chelsea

Everton

Fulham

Liverpool

Man City