Weekend Preview

Lawrie Sanchez (above) has a big task on his hands

Arsenal vs Bolton Verdict: Home win

Manchester City vs Liverpool Verdict: Draw

Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Verdict: Draw

Portsmouth vs Newcastle Verdict: Home win

Reading vs Fulham Verdict: Away win

Sheffield United vs West Ham United Verdict: Draw

This next gameweek will be crucial for all those at the bottom of the league with West Ham, Sheffield United and Manchester City all playing twice. It’s also a crucial week for Fulham who travel to Reading with Lawrie Sanchez in charge for the first time. Although it does worry me that another international manager has left behind a national side at the peak of their powers in favour of the money on offer in the premiership. Where’s the loyalty gone?

In fact for a cheap plug, see my article written for the college newspaper on p24 February issue www.thecollegeview.com