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Arsenal v West Ham - C Tevez first scorer 0.5pt e-w 10-1
THE Gunners have their sights on third place and their fans will anticipate a comfortable three points, but the Hammers finally look like getting their act together. They probably do not have enough to become the first team to win at the Emirates in the Premiership, but they should be at Arsene Wenger's side from the first whistle. The busy Carlos Tevez, who stands over all the free kicks, has finally found his touch in front of goal and it worth a poke to silence the crowd with the opening strike.
Team News
Arsenalhave been boosted by the availability of Gilberto, Jeremie Aliadiere and Emmanuel Eboue after injury
Nigel Quashie is struggling with an ankle injury and Calum Davenport (right) has a knee problem. Yossi Benayoun could return.

Blackburn v Aston Villa - Blackburn 2pt evs
BLACKBURN'S recent form has been a bit hit and miss, but they can recover from their last two defeats with a victory over Villa today. Rovers were robbed by a refereeing decision against West Ham and led for more than an hour at Old Trafford last week. At home, their form has been pretty solid. Villa have not got going at all this season and the loss of John Carew is a massive one. At even money, Mark Hughes's side represent good value to get back to winning ways.
Team News
Midfielder David Bentley is available again after suspension, although Zurab Khizanishvili is struggling with a knee injury.
John Carew (right) is out with a calf injury but Ashley Young should be fit.

Middlesbro v Watford - Draw-Borodouble result 1pt 7-2
AFTER warning his players that they are playing for their futures, Boro boss Gareth Southgate will look for a comprehensive victory against the basement boys, but they might not have it their own way. Only trips to Man United,Chelsea and Arsenal have seen Watford lose by more than two goals and Southgate's charges may have to be patient. With the Hornets prone to a late clanger, backing the draw-Middlesbrough double result could reap a handsome reward at 7-2.
Team News
Emanuel Pogatetz, Lee Cattermole (right) and James Morrison are all suspended, while Julio Arca is doubtful with a groin injury.
Striker Marlon King is Watford's only absentee, while Ben Foster is set to continue in goal at the expense of Richard Lee.

Reading v Liverpool - Reading 1pt 10-3
LIVERPOOL looked like a Champions League-winning side in Eindhoven on Tuesday, but their record in away matches after European encounters this season has been dismal and they haven't even scored in any of the four games in that bracket. Reading have shown this season that they have no fear of the big boys and only Arsenal have put them to the sword on their own patch. Four wins and a draw from their last five matches at the Madejski suggests 10-3 for a home win is on the generous side.
Team News
Glen Little (right) is out with an Achilles injury and Graeme Murty is has a calf problem. Marcus Hahnemann (hip) should play.
Craig Bellamy could come back after missing the last two with a rib injury and Mohamed Sissoko returns from a ban.

Sheff Utd v Newcastle - Sheffield United 2pts 11-8
THE Blades have found themselves back in the relegation picture after four games without a win, but only one of those games was on their own patchand Neil Warnock's side can bounce back with victory today. They have suffered just one defeat at Bramall Lane and there is a severe danger of Newcastle's season petering out. They were poor at home to Manchester City last week, when the opposition needed the points more than they did, and the same scenario appears likely.
Team News
Striker Danny Webber could be back after his foot injury but Robert Hulse is out long-term after breaking his leg.
Defender Craig Moore (right) has recovered from the groin injury that looked to have ended his season so the Magpies could be unchanged.

Wigan v Bolton - Draw 2pts 9-4
WITH Wigan having failed to score more than one goal in 11 of their last 12 encounters and the Trotters' only away win since Christmas coming at Watford, this hardly seems set to be a classic. Bolton have two key midfielders missing, but with the Latics' attack hardly firing on all cylinders, goals should still be at a premium. Despite the gap in terms of league standings, neither side makes much appeal and there is a decent chance that the encounter could end in a stalemate.
Team News
Wigan are at full-strength with long-term worry Emmerson Boyce the only absentee. Henri Camara is likely to be on the bench.
Midfielders Kevin Nolan (right) and Ivan Campo are both suspended after picking up their tenth booking of the campaign.

by Ian Wilkerson