Some are calling it the title deciding weekend, whilst others are calling it the start of something new. This early April affair will showcase the beginning of the final five games for some teams whilst we also get treated to a thrilling double in the FA Cup semi final. It's worth taking note that all the games will be kicking off seven minutes later than usual due to marking the tragic Hilsborough disasters' 25th anniversary.
Saturday starts up our Premier League passions with six super games, all kicking off at 15:07. Most of tomorrow's action will be settling some differences at the bottom of the table as we bare witness to the bottom three slugging it out against fellow rivals. First off we have Fulham looking to build upon their fight for survival at home against neighbouring strugglers Norwich. Last Sunday saw the Canaries make a desperate move by sacking manager Chris Hughton, but will it pay off? In the last five games against Fulham, City haven't won any, meaning that new manager Neil Adam's has a tough job on his hands. Everton are seeking to secure a shock champions league place after beating Arsenal last week; tomorrow they face off against an extremely poor performing Sunderland side, who, with losses building up, are nearing the drop ever more so. My final highlight for Saturday is the first of two FA Cup games that are on this weekend, as Arsenal look to snatch the last chance they have at silver ware this year. At Wembley we see Wigan wanting to defeat Wenger's men to reach the final, where they can defend their current FA Cup crown and with Arsenal seeming losing all passion this year, this could well happen.
To describe Sunday's football as super would be a complete understatement; if you're a fan or neutral of the Premier League and you're not witnessing, I really question your priorities. The mighty Man City with two games in hand on leaders Liverpool, travel to Anfield where the title showdown will take place. Liverpool's form has been outstanding in the last two months seeing Manager Brendan Rodgers taking manager of the month along with two of his players taking joint player of the month, giving the team a real boost going into the fixture. On the other hand, Man City have looked unnerved all season as consistency has ran through the squads veins, comfortably polishing off teams left, right and centre. Some are saying that the Red men won't be able to deal with the pressure as they haven't been in the position for so long and it started to show last Sunday as they narrowly scraped a win against a mid table West Ham; Man City are comfortable when it comes down to the final days as we remember with Aguero's last minute title strike. It's certainly going to be a fanatical display and I will certainly be watching on the edge of my seat this Sunday at 13:07. The next of the two Premier League Sunday slug out's brings Champions League semi finalists' to Swansea. Bouncing back from a wonderful win mid week against PSG, also looking to chase down the title still, Chelsea can surely drum the Swan's away as everything is to play for. The welsh men are still looking to solidate top flight football next year as everyone's relegation battle looks bleak at the minute but I can't see them beating a valiant Chelsea side. Our final fixture is back in the FA Cup where Hull City look to creep through to the final against the League One side Sheffield United. Neutrals would love to see the magic of the FA Cup swirl again as everybody loves to see the underdog do well and with Sheffield being only a mid table team, energies behind the boys will be running high.
WEEKEND PREDICTIONS:
Saturday 12th April...
Crystal Palace 2-1 Aston Villa
Fulham 1-1 Norwich City
Southampton 3-1 Cardiff
Stoke City 2-0 Newcastle
Sunderland 1-3 Everton
West Brom 2-2 Tottenham
WIGAN 1-2 ARSENAL
Sunday 13th April...
Liverpool 3-2 Man City
Swansea 0-3 Chelsea
HULL CITY 0-1 SHEFFIELD UTD
WORTH A PUNT:
Liverpool to Win, Sturridge to Score (wincast) - 3/1...
This Sunday, I really fancy Liverpool to win the game. Imagine the uproar of the Anfield crowd and The Kop getting behind the team, surely this is enough to fill any man with fear along with passion for the team they are behind. It's been so long since an underdog has come through and snatched the title off the so called big boys, it reminisces a Robin Hood tale. Not only is my money on the men in red but Sturridge is due a goal as it's been a few weeks since the young man netted to add to his tally, him and Suarez with be causing chaos with Demachalis leaving him standing more times than one.
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