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Who's Playing Who: This Weekend's English Premier League

English Premier League
By Citizen Correspondent Sir Stephen
Date Posted: 02/08/08
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Here's a look at this weekend's games from the English Premier League.

SATURDAY
Aston Villa vs Newcastle United (12:45 GMT)

Newcastle have still to win but it should not be too much of a worry. Kevin Keegan is not under pressure as it will take time. Villa are going into this on the back of the loss to Fulham and those things can happen. But, they need to win to keep up with the teams chasing European places.
Prediction: 2-0

Bolton Wanderers vs Portsmouth (3 p.m. GMT)

Bolton did not sign that centre-forward I thought they needed to guarantee survival but I still think they should have enough to stay up as they are tough to beat at home. Pompey got a good result against Chelsea. They have got players coming back from the Africa Cup of Nations and they will finish the season strongly.
Prediction: 1-1

Derby County vs Tottenham Hotspur

Derby are mentally preparing for the Championship. There has been a small improvement with the players they have signed but I can only see a Spurs win. Tottenham have been looking good and did well against Manchester United. The manager Juande Ramos is the type not to let the team think about the Carling Cup final and will be at them to make sure they are concentrating on this game.
Prediction: 0-2

Everton vs Reading

Everton were robbed against Blackburn by awful decisions which did affect the outcome of the game. But their home form is good and they have some excellent players so they should win. Reading are struggling. Their away form is not good and they have become reliant on home form, which is difficult in the Premier League when you have a small squad. Plus, they will be worried as they look over their shoulders.


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