A very good morning to y'all once again ... its another Barclays Premier League weekend and as usual, the excitement, the buzz and the paparazzi it brings awaits the fans. Before the Match Day 1, i predicted some matches and i was ashamed of myself because only 2 predictions came to pass out of 10! Arghhh, this is why i dont play Nairabet or 360bet or whatever ... i know football is not predictable, especially as Manchester United's loss to Swansea would have broken so many hearts, in my area i heard many people saying "Swansea spoiled my ticket" lol ... wonder why people take football like mathematics, this is the EPL where Burnley can wake up one day and hammer Manchester City 3-0! Wake up dudes! This is not La Liga where Barcelona will surely hammer Levante by 7-0!
So, whats been happening lately in the EPL? Finally, LVG decided to sign a qulaity CB in Mojo, sorry, Marcos Rojo, an exciting defender that can play either as a centre back or left back, i remembered he scored against #Nigeria at the #World Cup in Brazil, what else can i say about him, maybe i should say yeah, he's got nice tattoo ... ask any Manchester United fan too, they won't know what to say about him, he is relatively unknown but he is a descent player. The problem i have is, where is he playing in Manchester United's new 3-5-2 formation? CB? where will Evans play? LB? where will Luke Shaw play? Well, like the fans will say, he is the tactical master so he knows best, hmmm ... agree with them? I agree with them, we all say his tactical skills again Swansea last week *Holds laughter* ... so, welcome Mr Mojo, what a time to come when the weather is COLD :) ....
So, also in the deal, Nani has moved the opposite direction to join Sporting Lisbon, that is good for Man United, the next players to leave should be Anderson, Fletcher, Carrick and Welbeck ... they are not the calibre of players that should be with such club, Welbeck should be plying his trade in the Championship with Doncaster Rovers or Sheffield Saturday, is it Wednesday, whatever ... Sheffied oneday .... Fletcher should be playing for Bolton Wanderes and Anderson should be playing for Chelsea ... yeah, Bully team ... or Stoke City. Anyway, we shall see who is coming next to the Old Trafford.
So, the trending transfer news right now should be Mario Ballotelli's Liverpool move and it is likely to be completed later today as the striker is expected to fly to Liverppol for his medicals. *Sigh* Balotelli again? Okay, i am 100% sure he wont last in Liverpool, quote me, his skills and abiliy is unquestionable but his behaviors? Well, if Liverpool can cope with a vampire, why not a boxer? I wont be surprised if he is asked to sign a behavioral kinda paper too.
I mentioned something on twitter yesterday that if the English press can free him, Balotelli will be a success at Anfield. Brendan Rodgers looks too cool to coach Balotelli though, even a strong-headed coach like Mancini couldn't handle him, they had issues several times, how will Rodgers do it? we shall see, i also hop[e he can complete the whole formalities before the Monday clash with Manchester City.
Now that Angel Di Maria and Sami Khedira have both rejected new deals at Real Madrid, where will they be heading? Di Maria is rumoured to be heading to Manchester United while Chelsea and Arsenal also want Khedira but if you ask me who needs Khedira most, it has to be Arsenal. Chelsea has got Ramires, Matic and Mikel while the gunners has no defensive midfielder and thats where they need to strengthen .... I will be amazed to see Angel heading to the Old Trafford though but if no other team except Manchester United is showing interest, then he will have no other choice than to go there because he already asked to leave the club.
Lets look at the weekend's fixtures and as usual, my predictions hehehehe, Nairabet players ....
Aston Villa vs Newcastle United
This is a tricky tie. Judging Newcastle by their last game against Manchester City will be a mistake, they are a good side and will prove that against Aston Villa, who won their first game against Stoke City.
Prediction: Aston Villa 1 Newcastle United 1
Chelsea vs Leicester City
This is no contest at all as Chelsea will easily romp Leicester City. Maybe we will see another game that will spoil tickets ... lol, i dont think so, i expect FabrePass to show another performance that will make Chelsea fans say he is the best in the world!
Prediction: Chelsea 3 Leicester City 1
Crystal Palace vs West Ham United
A London derby, Crystal palace showed sparks against Arsenal the last time out and if they play that kind of game again, then the Hammers are in trouble. Chamakh is looking very sharp and should show himself here.
Prediction: Crystal palace 2 West Ham United 1
Southampton vs West Brom Albion
I will give this game to Southampton, they should 'kick-off' their season from this game, they've lost so many players but they've added few players and should find their way past the Albions.
Prediction: Southampton 2 West Brom 0
Swansea vs Burnley
Swansea is set to continue its 100% record against Burnley by grabbing the 3 needed points. An outstanding performance against Manchester United at Old Trafford signals their readiness for the season. Easy victory expected in this encounter
Prediction: Swansea 4 Burnley 0
Everton vs Arsenal
Okay, this is a tough duel. Arsenal know that they wont find it easy against the Tofees, the last time they met, it was a resounding 3-0 victory for Roberto Martinez's boys. The only problem i have is that Ross Barkley is out injured and that will be very hard for Everton while Arsenal has all its players fit except for Arteta. So, its gonna be a very interesting game!
Prediction: Everton 0 Arsenal 1
Hull City vs Stoke City
Stoke City should pick up their pieces against Hull City. They just got Victor Moses in their ranks and despite Hull City playing in Europe, they haven't really strengthen their squad enough to compete both in the EPL and the Europa League. Stoke City wont go down easily. I cant also stick out my neck for Stoke City, they can disappoint when least expected.
My Prediction: Hull City 1 Stoke City 1
Tottenham Hotspurs vs Queens Park Rangers
Normally, we should say this will be very easy for Spurs but there is something about QPR that you cant just ignore. The coach, Harry Redknapp is also a former coach of Spurs and as much as you will wanna say that doesnt matter, QPR has got qualities in their rank just as Spurs so i expect a very keenly contested match.
Prediction: Tottenham 3 QPR 1
Sunderland vs Manchester United
Okay, Robin Van Persie is back, so the goals are gonna keeping rushing, Mojo has also joined from Sporting Lisbon while Nani has gone the opposite way. Everything seems to be working fine for them right now except on the pitch, so this game is the perfect opportunity for them to return to reckoning ... but yet, with that 3-5-2 formation still there, Sunderland could spring a surprise.
Prediction: Sunderland 1 Manchester United 1
Manchester City vs Liverpool
This is the game of the week! i will be expecting a heavy traffic because of the mad rush to get home to see this game. Like i said earlier, i hope Balotelli's transfer will be finalized today so he can play on Monday. it will be interesting to see how he plays against his former side. The two sides have qualities. I really cant predict this but i have no choice than to do so.
Prediction: Manchester City 2 Liverpool 0
So, as i was rounding this up, i read a gossip that Welbeck is ready to leave Manchester United, good for him, Enyimba is still recruiting ... i hope Aba fans will like him. Thank sfor reading mare.
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