The Gunners face on paper one of their easier games of the season this week at home to an under pressure Fulham team. How will Fulham try and achieve what only Chelsea have done this season - come to the Emirates and escape with any points at all? Some media pundits are predicting a huge win for Arsenal - but the managment team at Arsenal are trying to reign in expectations before the key crunch game with Chelsea in week 12
Ones to Watch - The Arsenal back line have been chipping in with a few goals of late - will this trend continue or will Torres still the limelight yet again?
Prediction - Arsenal 3 vs Fulham 1
Chelsea vs Man City
This would normally be a hugely entertaining fixture to watch - but there are rumours that Man City will use the fixture as a chance to rest some of the older first team players which may destroy the game as a spectical. Pundits worry that if the youth are chosen, as good as they are - they will simply be steamrollered by a superbly talented Cheslea side. Will this also be the last time Chelsea are without a permanent manager? Will they sign off "no-management" with a win?
Ones to Watch - the entire superstar studded Chelsea first team, and the younger players at City who may get a run out..............
Prediction - Chelsea 5 vs Man City 2
Everton vs Newcastle
Each game for Newcastle gets more and more "must win" as each week passes! But going to Goodison Park is not easy for the top sides so how will the Toon army cope with the key players in the Everton team? One thing is sure - they must start picking up wins as opposed to points if they are to secure a decent reputation in the league. Staying in the Premiership due to others being worse than you will not appease the chairman, and the gaffer must start pleasing the fans and board with victories
Ones to Watch - When is Thierry Henry not worth watching for the entire match?
Prediction - Everton 3 vs Newcastle 2
Liverpool vs Spurs
Another great match up this week. Tottenham were outclassed last week by Chelsea and that is bound to have dissapointed the manager, players and fans. How will they fare on their travels up north to Liverpool? Its also a great advert for the England squad with some key members competing against each other this week. A narrow victory is predicted for the home team - but Spurs have it in them to change this - can they realise their potiential?
Ones to Watch - Steven Gerrard for Liverpool, and the alleged "want away" striker Berbatov..............
Prediction - Liverpool 2 vs Spurs 1
Man United vs Wigan
Poor old Wigan face another daunting task this week as they attempt to beat Man U at their own patch. Few would give them any chance at all - but perhaps the players can use this as a springboard to silence the critics? Lets be honest though - that is sadly highly doubtfull..............!
Ones to Watch - As ever - Ronaldinho will have a big part to play in the middle of the park for Utd
Prediction - Man United 5 - Wigan 0
Portsmouth vs West Ham
Completing this weeks fixtures is another promisingly entertaining game between the two "up and coming" teams in the Premiership. Also entertaining, and always hard to beat - will this simply mean that they cancel each other out? Or will one of these teams take the chance to put some distance between themselves and the middle ranked teams in the league? Time will indeed tell!! Ones to Watch - Carlos Tevez and Dean Ashton have the potiential to make a huge difference on this game...............