Premier League Saturday, Gameweek 18: Open Thread
So many storylines to consider on this Premier League Saturday. First up is the match between Sunderland and Bolton, which promises to be more entertaining this season as both teams have improved tremendously in recent years. Plus, many viewers will be looking forward to seeing if Stu Holden can score another wonder goal like he did last week against Blackburn.
In the other matches of the day, expect a heated game between Arsenal and Stoke City. Both teams have a lot of baggage in terms of previous clashes. Im expecting Arsenal to come out on fire in this one and to try to teach Stoke City a lesson. Tony Pulis will have other ideas.
Blackburn against West Ham United is a must-win for both teams, for different reasons. Caretaker manager Steve Kean will want to begin his career as temporary boss at Blackburn off to a good start, to have any chance of picking up the full-time position. But Avram Grant is on borrowed time so its more important than ever for West Ham to get three points at Ewood Park.
Elsewhere, Newcastle United travel to Birmingham. Alex McLeish will be under pressure if Birmingham fail to get a home victory. Alan Pardew will want to show the critics that the win against Liverpool wasnt a flash in the pan. Wigan against Aston Villa will be a tough one to predict especially since Wigan is such a yo-yo team. Aston Villa, meanwhile, look like a club coming undone so itll be important for Gerard Houlliers side to get three points to take the pressure off the team.
Last, but not least, is Liverpool against Fulham. Roy Hodgson against Mark Hughes. Both managers who are in a heap of trouble for different reasons. Fulham will feel that they have nothing to lose here since their aw! ay recor d is so bad, so dont be surprised if Fulham puts the pressure on Liverpool in a match that may feature plenty of ups and downs for supporters of both clubs.
Before, during and after the games today, feel free to share your rants, observations and questions in the comments box below.
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