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Premier League Preview: Round 13

Friday, 25 November 2011 18:30

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Round 13 in English Premier League. The first game of the day stoke_blackburn

will be Stoke vs Blackburn. Stoke City is in little crisis. They don’t win in championship for more than one month. They stay on 4 losses and they really need a win here. The Potters are without three important players, Peter Crouch, Mattew Etherington and Rory Delap.
Blackburn don’t win often on the road, but this year, they are catchy with only two defeats in 6 games. But they don’t meet a lot of big teams. They are without their captain Christopher Samba, Martin Olsson and Ryan Nelsen. David Dunn is suspended.

Everton will try to validate their win against Wolves in taking at least one point at Bolton. The Wanderers lost against WBA last weeks and are preparing to struggle against relegation until the end of the season.

Chelsea is in bad shape. The Blues lost a crucial game in Champions League against Leverkusen and are in bad position for qualification in round of 16. In Premier League, they stay on two losses at home against Arsena (3-5) and Liverpool (1-2). Coach Villas Boas is under pressure and will in the obligation to win against Wolves.

Newcastle seem they are not at the same level that the big guns last week. They were overplayed by Manchester City and lost on logical score of 3-1. They return at Manchester for playing against United. The Red Devils aren’t in the same form than their neighbor with sky blues jerseys and they could be without Wayne Rooney like Tuesday against Benfica (2-2).

Norwich and QPR are two promoted teams. They started well the season but could fight until the season against relegation. It will be an important game. Sunderland vs Wigan is also a crucial game for the red zone.

Tottenham is playing superb football and is a serious contender for the third place in May. The Spurs are more dangerous since they have fewer injuries. For the meeting against WBA, only Huddlestone, Gallas and Dawson are on the side. West Brom don’t suffer a lot of injuries this season, but for 15 days, their best goal scorer of the past season Peter Odemwingie, is out.
To finish this Saturday, on fire Arsenal host Fulham. The Gunners like the autumn. They took 18 points on 21. After a very bad start they are now 7th with the same number of points than Chelsea or

Liverpool. Arteta didn’t finish the game against Dortmun Wednesday in Champions League (2-1) but is seems he will be ok for the derby against Fulham. The Cottagers are without Kelly and Grygera. Steve Sidwell is uncertain.

On Sunday, Swansea have another chance to take the three points at home after their defeat against Manchester United (0-1). In this game they should they can play an attractive football even against big clubs. Aston Villa aren’t at their best and the Villains should be wary of the Swans.

And for the last game, the clash between Liverpool and Manchester City should be very interesting. The Reds were impressive last week against Chelsea (2-1) especially in the first half when they stifled the blues with their pressing. City just lost a really important game in Champions League at Napoli and want to bounce in Premier League where they are more in their element.

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