A new season and a new lot of premier league predictions, I hope to post these every week but can't promise. Let me know what you think.

Saturday, 14 August 2010

 

Tottenham v Manchester City, 12:45

What a potentially great game to begin the season. Last seasons 2 main challengers to finish 4^th up against each other on the opening day. If last season is anything to go on then this might go some way determining who finishes 4^th. Although it is too early to make much of a difference last season the gap was only three points. It will be a tight game but I think Spurs will just shave it. - Mystic Jarv predicts 1-0 to Spurs

 

Aston Villa v West Ham United, 15:00

I would have predicted this game to be a lot more comfortable before Martin O'Neill did a runner this week, that been said I still think Villa will be too much for West Ham. If there was ever a good time to be going to Villa park though this is it and West Ham must think they have a good chance to get something from the game.- Mystic Jarv predicts 1-0 to Villa

 

Blackburn Rovers v Everton, 15:00

One of the best teams at home last season against the end of the seasons form team says to me this game could go either way. Had Everton started last season well then they would have had a great chance at finishing fourth and be playing Champions league football this season. Blackburn finished top half largely due to their excellent home form and neither club will want to lose their first game.- Mystic Jarv predicts a cagey 1-0 to Blackburn

 

Bolton Wanderers v Fulham, 15:00

Two teams I have predicted to finish in the bottom half and neither will want to get off to a bad start. I expect this to be a hard fought defensive game which will be edged by one goal either way.- Mystic Jarv predicts 1-0 to Bolton

 

Sunderland v Birmingham City, 15:00

Steve bruce takes on one of his former clubs in a game they will think is winnable. Birmingham were the lowest scorers in the top half last season and will not be easy to break down. But as first home games go Against Birmingham could be much worse. Birmingham will want to aim to re-create last seasons form which allowed them to finish a very respectable ninth. I have predicted Birmingham to finish above Sunderland by the end of the season but ithink Sunderland will win this one.- Mystic Jarv predicts 2-1 to Sunderland

 

Wigan Athletic v Blackpool, 15:00

Originally switched from Blackpool to Wigan while work is completed at Blackpool's ground. This is a vitally important game for both clubs, Blackpool should see this as the most likely away game they ought to get something fromall season and anything less than a win for Wigan at home to the likely bottom team will send alarm bells ringing - Mystic Jarv predicts 2-1 to Wigan

 

Wolverhampton Wanderers v Stoke City, 15:00

Stoke new boy Kenwyne Jones will want to get off to a good start but may find it tough to break down Wolves who will be well organised. McCarthy will see this as a winnable game and will probably take the three points although a 0-0 wouldn't surprise me either.- Mystic Jarv predicts 1-0 to Wolves

 

Chelsea v West Bromwich Albion, 17:30

The toughest possible start for West Brom and anything at all from this game would be a massive bonus for them. Chelsea have stuttered in pre-season and this might be the best time for a team to visit the bridge. Still I cannot see anything less than a comfortable win for Ancelotti's men- Mystic Jarv predicts 3-1 to Chelsea

 

Sunday, 15 August 2010

Liverpool v Arsenal, 16:00

For many years this was a top 4 clash and while Liverpool won't make the top four this year (I don't think) this is still a massive game. Arsenal are very light in the middle of the park and look to be starting Frimpong and Wilshire. Liverpool have just added Poulson from Juventus and have Most of their squad available. This would ordinarily point to a Liverpool win but I just have a sneaky suspicion Arsenal will grab a draw.- Mystic Jarv predicts 1-1

 

Monday, 16 August 2010

Manchester United v Newcastle United, 20:00

The last version of this fixture was 0-0 on the opening day a few years ago and I'd guess Newcastle would take that on Monday night this time around. Man Utd are off the back of comfortably brushing off Chelsea in the Community shield but that will in no way make up for Chelsea doing the double last season. Fergie will want the team to get off to a strong start, something they have struggle with in the past. I expect him to pick an attacking line up and as a Man Utd fan I would like to see Hernandez and Rooney up front.- Mystic Jarv predicts 3-1 to Manchester United

 

So there you go

By Steve Jarvis aka Mystic Jarv