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Coffee 7:07 Sat Jan 2
Other Saturday football

2016 kicks off in the Premier League with what will hopefully be an emphatic home win at the Boleyn Ground. There are also a few other fixtures.

ARSENAL vs NEWCASTLE
It's top versus almost bottom at the Emirates and Arsenal will hope to avoid another Boxing Day-style drop in their defences. Newcastle will be pumped up for this and will hope to pinch an unlikely point from their visit to north London. But only fools and magpies would predict anything but a resounding home win.

LEICESTER vs BOURNEMOUTH
Leicester's return to the status quo has been long predicted. They've picked up just a point from their two Christmas fixtures and Jamie Vardy's goals have dried up. Will they roll over, lay down against a tenacious Bournemouth team today, or will they pick up where they left off before Christmas? League positions suggests a home win, but both teams' recent form tempts me to go for the draw.

MAN UTD vs SWANSEA
Say what you like about van Gaal's Man U team, but they're still above us in the table. Their main problem lies between the ears and all the pressure is on them again today. Swansea come into the game with three consecutive clean sheets, but also at least one eye over their shoulders. Stuttering home win.

NORWICH vs SOUTHAMPTON
If ever there was a game that had Draw written all over it, this is the one. Which means it won't be a draw. Both teams will fancy their chances of nicking the points, which should make for an open, entertaining game. But... a draw.

SUNDERLAND vs ASTON VILLA
If the Black Cats succeed in fucking up again today, there will realistically be just one relegation spot left up for grabs. BFS will have his team pumped up and going all out for the win, while Remi Garde must be wondering what he has to do to get three points. But you have to feel that home advantage will be the key today, so home win.

WEST BROM vs STOKE
Who'd bet against Stoke? They've suddenly become a team that's a joy to watch and their excellent recent form has the wind firmly blowing their sails. West Brom have lost that winning feeling, having secured just one victory since October. Away win.

WATFORD vs MAN CITY (1730)
This could be, should be, a real corker of a game. Watford have surprised many with their form so far this season and sit below us only on goal difference. City's away form has been shocking, having last won on their travels back in September. Vincent Kompany misses out again today and the City defence will have their work cut out dealing with Odion Ighalo and a hard-working Watford team. It's tempting to predict a home win, but will plump for an entertaining score draw.

Sydney_Iron 7:22 Sat Jan 2
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thanks Gunga Din.....

For me though.

ARSENAL vs NEWCASTLE, no Brainier, home win, 4-0
LEICESTER vs BOURNEMOUTH, for some strange reason I think a score draw is on the cards, 1-1
MAN UTD vs SWANSEA, Boring game, Man U by a single goal 1-0
NORWICH vs SOUTHAMPTON, another score draw, 1-1
SUNDERLAND vs ASTON VILLA, Dance of the desperados, 1-0 to Fatty s team though
WEST BROM vs STOKE, another score draw, 2-2
WATFORD vs MAN CITY, Away win, 1-3

Ronald_antly 7:31 Sat Jan 2
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ARSENAL vs NEWCASTLE - Draw
LEICESTER vs BOURNEMOUTH - Leicester
MAN UTD vs SWANSEA - Draw
NORWICH vs SOUTHAMPTON - Southampton
SUNDERLAND vs ASTON VILLA - Sunderland
WEST BROM vs STOKE - Stoke
WATFORD vs MAN CITY - Draw

percyd 7:46 Sat Jan 2
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ARSENAL vs NEWCASTLE - Arse by 3 (despite backing N'castle!)
LEICESTER vs B'MOUTH - Leicester by 1
MAN UTD vs SWANSEA - Swansea by 1
NORWICH vs SOUTHAMPTON - Norwich by 2
SUNDERLAND vs ASTON VILLA - 0-0
WEST BROM vs STOKE - Stoke by 1
WATFORD vs MAN CITY - Watford

Bets: Swansea, Watford, Newcastle and WHU

Private Dancer 7:51 Sat Jan 2
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Look at me everyone, I can make Lawro look like a genius with my lack of knowledge.

cholo 8:08 Sat Jan 2
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Don't be so hard on yourself PD.

One Flew 8:21 Sat Jan 2
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Seems like Montieth has retired for health reasons, keep up the good work.

Looking forward to a tough match today, couldn't call it, so narrow home win , with a Noble pen.

Arsenal, Leicester, Man Utd and City to win, the rest draws.

fraser 8:31 Sat Jan 2
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Arsenal - Newcastle home win
Leicester -Bournemouth Draw
Man U - Swansea away win
Norwich - southampton away win
Sunderland v Villa Home win
West Brom v Stoke draw
Watford v Man City away win

Ronald_antly 8:52 Sat Jan 2
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"Looking forward to a tough match today, couldn't call it, so narrow home win , with a Noble pen."

That last bit is awfully specific for someone that "couldn't call it".

One Flew 9:03 Sat Jan 2
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Easily explained Antly, this is how I'd like it to go rather than how I think it will go. We've done it that way before one of my favourite wins.

Ronald_antly 9:06 Sat Jan 2
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You want a narrow home win courtesy of a penalty??

I'd prefer a stonking 6-0 win. Carroll 3, Payet 2, Valencia 1.

Coffee 9:14 Sat Jan 2
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Audeat sperare.

Ronald_antly 9:28 Sat Jan 2
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That's all Greek to me.

One Flew 10:40 Sat Jan 2
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Antly 9.06, yes, as that's in line with my expectations, but would happily take a 6-0 win too.

chad sexington 4:43 Sat Jan 2
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Now watching villa hopefully handing Sunderland there arse

Sir Alf 5:01 Sat Jan 2
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Lucky Allardyce.

Villa bossing the game and a deflection puts Sunderland ahead.

BFS will claim tactical genius and all part of his plan :-)

Mike Oxsaw 5:13 Sat Jan 2
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A Swansea win would be an excellent after-dinner mint today, I feel.

Sir Alf 5:38 Sat Jan 2
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Mike - kiss of death there mate :-) United just gone one up.

Mike Oxsaw 5:41 Sat Jan 2
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Still plenty of time left to please Mr. Creosote...

cygnet 5:48 Sat Jan 2
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Shocking ref decision at Leicester.
Penalty and red card for Bmth defender.
Boruc saved the pen

Schoffie 5:50 Sat Jan 2
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Cmon swans and villa!!

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