English Premiership 22-23 October

[slick]

News on sundays games


Bolton v West Brom

Bolton trio Stelios Giannakopolous (groin), Gary Speed (back) and Jay-Jay Okocha (groin) come into contention after missing the midweek Uefa Cup tie.

Jared Borgetti is pushing for a place as is Joey O'Brien. Ricardo Gardner is absent through suspension.

West Brom have just one injury casualty in Hungarian skipper Zoltan Gera who is still sidelined with a groin problem.

However, Bryan Robson has hinted that he might make changes - despite winning their last game 2-1 against Arsenal.



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Bolton (from): Jaaskelainen, Ben Haim, N'Gotty, Jaidi, Pedersen, Giannakopoulos, Fernandes, Speed, Okocha, Nolan, Faye, O'Brien, Fadiga, Davies, Diouf, Borgetti, Nakata, Walker.

West Brom (from): Kirkland, Albrechtsen, Davies, Clement, Robinson, Greening, Watson, Wallwork, Horsfield, Kanu, Carter, Moore, Ellington, Earnshaw, Kuszczak, Campbell.



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Bolton boss Sam Allardyce wants a repeat of his side's display in midweek against Besiktas: "Thursday was an excellent game from our point of view. Having made so many changes it was a big test but the team played very well.
"But there is a lot of pressure on us in the league after suffering two defeats on the trot.

"The basis of what we are going to achieve has to come from clean sheets."



West Brom manager Bryan Robson:
"To go a goal down and beat Arsenal showed good character from the players, especially after the run we had been on.
"Hopefully we can go on and put in a lot more solid performances and get better results than we have been.

"We are out of the bottom three and we will be looking to go on the right track from now on."



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Everton v Chelsea

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Everton expect James Beattie to recover from a minor leg injury and Mikel Arteta to play after a head injury.

Andy van der Meyde is not considered ready yet - and may make his debut on Wednesday against Middlesbrough.

Chelsea have doubts over Didier Drogba and Arjen Robben, who have knee and hamstring injuries respectively.

Hernan Crespo or Carlton Cole will deputise for Drogba should he miss out while Shaun Wright-Phillips is available to replace Robben.



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Everton (from): Martyn, Valente, Weir, Yobo, Ferrari, Cahill, Neville, Kilbane, Arteta, McFadden, Ferguson, Beattie, Bent, Hibbert, Davies, Osman, Kroldrup, Li Tie, Wright.

Chelsea (from): Cech, Cudicini, Johnson, del Horno, Gallas, Ferreira, Terry, Carvalho, Essien, Makelele, Lampard, J Cole, C Cole, Drogba, Crespo, Wright-Phillips, Gudjohnsen, Geremi, Huth.



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Everton manager David Moyes:
"I expect us to win every game we play. I don't care whether it is Chelsea or whoever and I want my players to be exactly the same.
"We will treat it just like we would treat any normal game but we do know that Chelsea have got tremendous quality at the moment.

"They are playing very well and they are scoring goals. It will be hard but I am looking forward to the challenge."


Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho:
"Their position surprises and scares me. We have to look at them as the team they are not look at the position they are in at the moment.
"What I see is the quality of the players, the quality of the team and the quality of the manager.

"If you ask if they will be relegated I will say of course not."


Newcastle v Sunderland

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Newcastle's Michael Owen is doubtful (hamstring) while Kieron Dyer, Albert Luque, Titus Bramble, Craig Moore and Celestine Babayaro are out.

But Emre is available and Nolberto Solano will make his first appearance since returning to the club.

Sunderland midfielder Julio Arca is a major doubt because of a toe injury.

Christian Bassila will definitely miss out with a hamstring problem, while Stephen Wright, George McCartney, Colin Healy and Kevin Kyle remain sidelined.



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Newcastle (from): Given, Harper, Carr, Elliott, Taylor, Boumsong, Ramage, Parker, Bowyer, Emre, Clark, Faye, Solano, N'Zogbia, Brittain, Shearer, Owen, Ameobi, Chopra.

Sunderland (from): Davis, J Murphy, Nosworthy, Hoyte, D Collins, Breen, Stubbs, Caldwell, Miller, Whitehead, Welsh, Lawrence, Robinson, Le Tallec, Elliott, Gray, Stead, D Murphy.



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Newcastle manager Graeme Souness:
"I like big games and they don't come any bigger than this. The players are excited about it as well.
"I would expect Sunderland to be up for the game - of course they will. Mick McCarthy is a gritty character and he wants his team to play a certain style.

"They will think it is a good time to play us, but we think it is a good time to play them as well."


Sunderland boss Mick McCarthy:
"We try to prepare for it like it is just another game but of course it is not, it is local rivalry.
"I do not want to be involved in a losing derby and neither do the players - but I do not want them going into the game trying to show how much they care.

"A silly tackle could get them a silly booking or red card. Yes, be passionate about it, but be sensible as well."


West Ham v Middlesbrough

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West Ham's Roy Carroll is out for three games after an injury in training so Shaka Hislop starts.

Stephen Bywater has also been recalled from his loan spell at Coventry as cover, while Jeremie Aliadiere is out so Bobby Zamora could start.

Middlesbrough's Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink is a doubt after turning an ankle against Grasshoppers.

But Fabio Rochemback is available after sitting out the European tie, and Ugo Ehiogu could also return.



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West Ham (from): Hislop, Repka, Gabbidon, Ferdinand, Konchesky, Benayoun, Mullins, Reo-Coker, Etherington, Sheringham, Harewood, Zamora, Newton, Dailly, Bellion, Collins, Bywater.

Middlesbrough (from): Schwarzer, Jones, Knight, Parnaby, Queudrue, Pogatetz, Southgate, Riggott, Ehiogu, Bates, Boateng, Rochemback, Mendieta, Morrison, Doriva, Nemeth, Johnson, Kennedy, Hasselbaink, Viduka, Yakubu, Maccarone, Graham.



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West Ham manager Alan Pardew:
"We haven't won in three games and it would be a good time to get some points on the board.
"But we really need to put the full throttle on this weekend against a very good team.

"We are under no illusions as to how tough the game will be but we are confident that if we play to our maximum we can take the three points."


Middlesbrough striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink is determined to shake off an ankle injury:
"I don't want to rest. No player wants to rest. I want to play week in, week out.
"West Ham is another big match for us. We need a win definitely if we want to push up for Europe again.

"They are a great team who play exciting football, but those or the kind of places we have to go and get results. It's very simple."

[slick]

All quite tricky games there bar the obvious one with Chelsea.
Newcastle are hit by injuries still and Owen is doubtful but even so are Sunderland good enough to capitalise on it? I dont think so but with Newcastle @ nearly 2/1 on, its not for me as there is a high possibity of the draw.

Bolton should win but the baggies will be on a high still after beating Arsenal even though they were under the cosh for the majority of the game.
Barring no Euro hic-cups from Bolton they should get the 3 points here as they are beginning to play well.

West Ham v Boro, how can you call this game? very close especially with Boro's erractic form otherwise i would give them the nod.
I think Carol being out may be a key factor here but not enough to sway me.
Would be just as easy to use a pin to pick the result in this one.

[Bigkegman]

Originally Posted by slick

All quite tricky games there bar the obvious one with Chelsea.
Newcastle are hit by injuries still and Owen is doubtful but even so are Sunderland good enough to capitalise on it? I dont think so but with Newcastle @ nearly 2/1 on, its not for me as there is a high possibity of the draw.

Bolton should win but the baggies will be on a high still after beating Arsenal even though they were under the cosh for the majority of the game.
Barring no Euro hic-cups from Bolton they should get the 3 points here as they are beginning to play well.

West Ham v Boro, how can you call this game? very close especially with Boro's erractic form otherwise i would give them the nod.
I think Carol being out may be a key factor here but not enough to sway me.
Would be just as easy to use a pin to pick the result in this one.

Too true Slick. Chelsea should win and I don't see Sunderland winning but I don't know if I can back Newcastle.........nah I probably will.

Laddies have a special on - they will refund all losing first or last goalscorer bets and losing correct score bets if somebody is sent off. As its on the box I've got to have a punt so this looks a decent offer. 1st goal scorer Scott Parker - correct score 3-1 newcastle and hopefully somebody sent off just to get the stake back..............

[traeth]

Originally Posted by Bigkegman

Laddies have a special on - they will refund all losing first or last goalscorer bets and losing correct score bets if somebody is sent off. .

got the email as well so having a small interest bet on the 1-1 scoreline and hoping someone gets sent off .
good luck bigK

[kompressaur]

Looks like a hard day all in from what i know. Bolton/wba under 2.5? Chelsea game under too? Nah i actually fancy Everton to stop all the Chelsea undefeated for the next 100yrs talk and cause an upset. Madness? Uh-uh!

As Buster Bloodvessel once said 'just a feeling just a feeling' - sax solo

Maybe i just want it to happen. In the past it would be one of them games on a sunday that chelsea would struggle over. Thats just in the past isnt it?

Im with Mr M though and go on the Everton

[kompressaur]

Wigan(+0.5) @1.95(StanJames) for 4/10
Wigan @4.25(Expekt) for 3/10

Nice Kombinator very nice. I was listening out for you mate. Cracker in fact.

[GaNgStA kEeKs]

Just seen the sides for todays game between Newcastle and Sunderland and i am finding the odds a bit too short for outright so im going to give the -1 handicap bet with Newcastle a bash at 2/1.

Reasons being is i have just seen the starting line up and it has the return of Emre and Solano which will add an extra dimension to the attack for Newcastle especially Solano delivering quality balls from the wings and it is something they have lacked all season.

Owen missing would be a massive loss but with the height of Ameobi and Shearer them two upfront should suit their play today.

Also its been widely reported that is they don't win today Souness will be on his way out so you'd expect a big performance from the Geordies.

Arca missing down the left for Sunderland also will do Solano a lot of good coming up against a lower quality player.

Not really analysis - just my thoughts.

Newcastle - 1 @ 2/1 1pt

[zonker84]

I would've taken Newcastle to win if Owen had started, but by all accounts his injury is worse than first reported and he could be out a few weeks.

The thing with Emre and Solano, they are just returning from injury, so they won't be 100%. Arca is on the bench for Sunderland, but is a massive miss for them. Bassila has done well and is also out.

Newcastle will struggle to score as Ameobi is useless and Shearer has no pace. Certainly wouldn't be surprised to see them fail to win. Probably Under 2.5 goals

[GaNgStA kEeKs]

Ameobi scores....

I was just coming to say how good Newcastle have started and they go and score.

Really fancy them to go on from this and get a few more. Creating opportunities, just need to start putting them away.

[GaNgStA kEeKs]

Unbelievable...Sunderland done nothing in the game and go score a 25 yarder.

[zonker84]

1-1 straight away

[zonker84]

And I thought it was going to be low-scoring. 3 in about 4 minutes

[GaNgStA kEeKs]

This is amazing and just what Newcastle deserved.

Now i will say again, i fancy them to go on and score more

[zonker84]

You were saying?

[GaNgStA kEeKs]

Sunderland get another screamer going in.

What the hell is happening here