Sunday 30 October 2011

A Dreadful Start To Olympique Marseilles’ Season – Who Could Have Phocéen This Coming?

In his debut article for The Football Front, Andrew Swan discusses Marseilles struggles this season.

The start of the 2011-2012 season has seen Olympique Marseille make a meagre start to Ligue 1, registering a mere 3 victories after 12 games. All of which have come against newly promoted opposition.

The lack of wins, coupled with an inability to hold onto a lead means that Marseille, Les Phocéens, currently sit 9th in the league standings, already 14 points behind high-flying, high-spending Paris Saint Germain.

OM’s start to the season has severely dented their hopes of reclaiming their Ligue 1 crown from Lille. Strangely, however in the Champions League, Marseille have managed to fair a little better picking up impressive wins away to Olympiakos and an emphatic 3-0 defeat of current German champions Borussia Dortmund at home. Meaning that after 2 match days OM had been the only team in the Champions league to have picked up more points in the competition than in their domestic campaign.

Unfortunately, Aaron Ramsey’s last minute winner against Marseille for Arsenal seemed to be the tipping point for a number of the Marseille fans, with fighting breaking out between fans and stewards as banners calling for manager Didier Deschamps to be sacked were attempted to be unveiled.

Things haven’t always been this bad for l’OM, having undertaken something of a recent resurgence under manger and former player Didier Deschamps. After taking on the managers role at the beginning of the 2009/10 season, Deschamps led Marseille to their first league title in 18 years, as well as the Coupe de la Ligue (League Cup) and Trophee des Champions (akin to Charity Shield). Add in the fact that Deschamps is an ex-Marseille player and French World Cup winner. It would be hard to imagine Déde not being well liked as a manger.

Deschamps ensured Marseille splashed the cash and brought in some excellent players during his time at the club. He signed the likes of Lucho Gonzalez, Fernando Morientes and Gabriel Heinze. But Deschamps also had to work under stricter and more realistic financial constraints in recent times in which players had to be moved on before replacements could be purchased. Even with these constraints Déde had managed to put together a rather solid looking squad ahead of the 2011/12 season. The team had a number of internationals and Ligue 1 proven players ensuring that OM were many people’s favourites to win Le Championat for the second time in three seasons.

In July 2009 just as Deschamps was beginning his managerial time with OM, their owner, Robert Louis-Dreyfus died after a long battle with leukaemia. The death was hard to take for many involved with Marseille and the fans alike, with Louis-Dreyfus being viewed by many as the man who helped bring Marseille back to the top, after taking control in 1998. Louis-Dreyfus helped support the club financially, ensuring backing was available for his managers and when his widowed wife, Margarita Louis-Dreyfus took over responsibilities she supported the club in much the same manner. After her first season overseeing Marseille, OM had won the league and cup, and looked set to be in a good position to repeat the feat again the following season.

Unfortunately, due to financial constraints, Deschamps wasn’t able to continue to strengthen his team as much as he would have hoped, and other teams closed the gap, namely, Lille, whose mix of young stars and shrewd signings lead them to their first Ligue 1 title in almost 60 years.

The poor start to this campaign has seen Margarita hit the headlines with her criticism of Marseille, stating publicly ‘I’ve given him (Deschamps) all the money he needs to succeed’ and ominously ‘If I was a true businesswoman, I would have sold the club’. Margarita and Didier have since met and held ‘clear the air’ talks, which should hopefully mean that any comments in the future are kept behind closed doors.

In addition to this misfortune, throughout the disappointing 2010/11 season a number of OM players were subject to home-jacking incidents, with 10 attacks over an 18 month period; this has also meant that Marseille have not only struggled to attract players to the south of France over fears of their own safety, they are also at risk of losing some of their best players who had been victims of the crimes. Players such as Vitorino Hilton, Lucho Gonzalez, Stephane M’Bia, Andre-Pierre Gignac and brothers Andre and Jordan Ayew as well as former club president Jean-Claude Dassier have all been subject to these traumatic and sometimes violent attacks, which has then unsurprisingly led to a drop in form, or in some cases, players having to miss a number of games after the events to overcome the trauma.

Understandably a number of players involved in the home-jacking incidents have sought an exit from the club. Lucho and the Ayew brothers, were the highest profile players, who remained at the club despite interest from other clubs over the summer transfer window. Perhaps due to offers falling short of OM’s valuations it has meant that these players have been left in a state of limbo which in truth benefits neither player nor the club.

Such off-field incidents have clearly left their mark on Lucho, who has failed to produce the kind of performances his €20million price tag would suggest this season. Lucho’s lack of attacking support this season has left the formidable attacking line-up of Mathieu Valbuena, Benoit Cheyrou, Andre Ayew and Loic Remy looking stagnant and void of ideas. OM currently have no one effectively linking up play between defence, midfield and attack.

Something Lucho had been key in orchestrating last season.

The discontent among Marseille players has been evident in performances this season. The team’s lapses in concentration has resulted in Marseille throwing away games from winning positions and gifting the opposition silly goals (Week 2: Auxerre, Week 4: Lille, Week 8: Valenciennes and Week 9: Stade Brest). The culminating effect of these situations has reached the tipping point for some groups of Marseille fans who have chosen to voice their dissatisfaction through banners, for example reading ‘millionaires off the pitch, tramps (down and outs) on the pitch’ and also through a pre-arranged silent protest during the match against AC Ajaccio.

The silence has only added to the rather subdued atmosphere at the Stade Velodrome this season as a result of the renovation work that will see the capacity increased to 67,000 and roofing added to all areas of the ground ahead of the Euro 2016 championships.

Tactically, a recent change in formation from a 4-3-3/4-5-1 to an attack minded 4-4-2, gives the fans some hope that their message is getting across to the manager and players, who surely shouldn’t have needed to be reminded that their performances and results were simply not good enough this season.

Since the last minute defeat to Arsenal in the Champions League, Marseille have gone on to register a 2-0 win against AC Ajaccio in Ligue 1 and a comfortable 4-0 win over Ligue 2 side Racing Club Lens in the Coupe de la Ligue, which possibly represents OM’s best chance of silverware this season and a hard fought 3-2 win away to Dijon FCO. The only sour note to these victories was the very public dispute between Deschamps and OM’s sporting director, Jose Anigo, taking place after the Ajaccio win. The pair have had quite a volatile relationship, often clashing on their opinions on the clubs recruitment policy. However, the club’s hierarchy have urged the pair to focus on the clubs problems rather than their own, and fined Anigo for his comments.

With a 14 point gap between Marseille and league leaders PSG, it already looks like an impossible gap to bridge with the realistic aim of a cup win and solid Champions League run now something to perhaps appease the disgruntled Marseille fans. PSG have invested heavily and attracted some excellent players to Ligue 1 and to Paris, as a result of a huge takeover by the Qatar Sports Investment group. In terms of French football, not well known for its multi-million euro marquee signings, the situation at ‘QSG’ has been likened to that of Manchester City in the Premier League, whereby money is no object. This has seen PSG sign the likes of Kevin Gameiro ahead of Valencia, Javier Pastore from Palermo ahead of a number of top European clubs including Chelsea, and have even been heavily linked with signing David Beckham in the January transfer window.

The surprise success of PSG has shown just how quickly a number of new players can gel together and play excellent football, even against teams who have regularly been at the top of French football in recent years, for example Lyon, whom PSG beat 2-0. The rise of PSG, along with the continued improvement of Lille and return to form of Lyon, would suggest that winning Ligue 1 is now out of Marseille’s own hands. They will need to continue improving performances and crucially eradicating a lack of discipline on the pitch which has left Deschamps with a severely depleted squad through suspensions. The side will also need to continue to grind out results in the hope that the many teams above them slip up and have a substantial drop in form.

In the immediate future, Marseille have a mix of fixtures to concentrate on. Newly promoted Dijon allowed OM to continue to build up confidence and make it 3 wins from 3, ahead of their difficult trip to Arsenal in the Champions League, before struggling Nice visit the Velodrome.

Marseille will then face the difficult double fixtures of visiting Montpellier who currently sit 2nd in Ligue 1 after their tremendous start this season. They then host PSG at the end of November. Indeed, a lot can happen between November and the end of a season.

Meanwhile, Marseille have been drawn away to Caen in the quarter finals of the Coupe de la Ligue, and will hope that they can regain their Champions League form for the last 3 remaining Group F fixtures to progress to the next round.

Let’s hope this bad luck ceases to continue.

Allez l’OM

This article was written by Andrew Swan. You can find more of Andrew’s work on his blog: omarseilleuk.wordpress.com .Andrew can also be followed on Twitter: @OMarseilleUK.

Friday 28 October 2011

Premier League Predictions - Week 9

There are some massive games this weekend. The early kick off sees Man United play away at Everton, which will be an enticing fixture. The question is, can Man United get the perfect response after last week's mauling against a traditionally tough Everton side. But 45 minutes later, Chelsea host Arsenal, which is arguably the biggest game of the weekend. Chelsea will feel they must win this weekend’s game, not only to get back to winning ways, but to prove Chelsea are the real deal this season.

This week, our predictors are Paul Boyham of Anfield Index and Doron Salomon of Stretford End.

Fixture

Ibby Akkas Prediction

Paul Boyham Prediction

Doron Salomon Prediction

Actual Score

Everton v Man United

2-1

1-3

1-2

0-1

Chelsea v Arsenal

3-0

2-0

3-1

3-5

Man City v Wolves

5-0

4-0

5-0

3-1

Norwich v Blackburn

1-1

2-1

1-0

3-3

Sunderland v Aston Villa

0-2

1-1

1-1

2-2

Swansea v Bolton

3-1

1-2

1-1

3-1

Wigan v Fulham

0-0

0-2

2-2

0-2

West Brom v Liverpool

1-3

1-3

1-2

0-2

Tottenham v QPR

3-1

2-0

2-0

3-1

Stoke v Newcastle

2-0

2-1

3-2

1-3

Total Correct Scores

Correct Results - 2

Perfect Results - 2

Correct Results - 5

Perfect Results - 1

Correct Results - 5

Perfect Results- 0



The Results

Paul Boyham - 8 points

Ibby Akkas - 8 points

Doron Salomon - 5 points

After an unpredictable weekend in the Premier League, Paul and Ibby finish joint top with 8 points, while Doron comes in with a reasonable 5 points!

Take a look at this season’s Prediction Challenge League Table.

Paul has most kindly given The Football Front his explanations for his predictions:

Everton vs Manchester United

After forcing extra time against Chelsea midweek, Everton’s small squad will be pushed for this early kick off. After last weekend’s embarrassment in the Manchester Derby, I just can’t see Ferguson dropping any points here. They don’t lose back to back league games…do they?
Prediction: 1-3

Chelsea vs Arsenal

A supposedly finished Arsenal have actually won 7 out of their last 8 games. Additionally, they have only failed to score in two matches this season (their opening two league games). However, I suspect Chelsea will be too much for them and they should get a home win.
Prediction: 2-0

Manchester City vs Wolves
Manchester City are averaging 3.67 goals per game so far this season and are looking comfortable at the top of the table. Whilst I think they might throw it away over the course of the season, they should comfortably beat Wolves this weekend.
Prediction: 4-0

Norwich vs Blackburn
The only two sides without a clean sheet in the league this season meet at Carrow Road this weekend. Norwich have impressed a lot of people with their style of play and fully deserve to be occupying 8th place in the table. Blackburn, meanwhile, are impressing very few.
Prediction: 2-1

Sunderland vs Aston Villa
Both managers have been under pressure recently, but for different reasons. Sunderland fans are worried about their team’s stagnation under Steve Bruce, whilst most Aston Villa fans never wanted Alex McLeish as manager. Aston Villa have recorded more draws (5) than any other team so far this season.
Prediction: 1-1

Swansea vs Bolton

Bolton have lost more games (7) and conceded more goals (24) than any other team so far this season. Swansea have failed to score in 4 Premier League games, a record they share with four other teams. Bolton have suffered with injuries so far, but Owen Coyle will have to start picking up wins soon or he will be under serious pressure.
Prediction: 1-2

Wigan vs Fulham

After losing their last 6 games (7 in all competitions), Wigan will be desperate against a Fulham side who haven’t started well either. These two share the unwanted record with Blackburn of the fewest league wins this season (1).

Prediction: 0-2

West Brom vs Liverpool

If there is one man that knows how to make Liverpool lose, it is Roy Hodgson. Completely out of his depth at Liverpool, Hodgson is now managing a side more at his level, where his methods (which have served him well for 30, years you know?!) are more accepted. Liverpool fans will be desperate to get one over their former manager, especially after a 2-1 defeat in the corresponding fixture last season. One goal from 29 shots wasn’t enough against Norwich last week but Liverpool are creating chances and are due to give someone a hiding.
Prediction: 1-3

Tottenham vs QPR

Tottenham have won 5 out of their last 6 games in all competitions, whilst QPR come into this one on the back of an enthralling 1-0 win against rivals Chelsea. Both teams have had good starts to the season, under their old fashioned managers but Neil Warnock’s QPR might just find Tottenham’s attack too much to handle.
Prediction: 2-0

Stoke vs Newcastle

Newcastle have undoubtedly had a brilliant start to the season but this trip to Stoke is perhaps their toughest challenge yet. This will be Stoke’s fourth game in ten days, but their squad is much stronger than in recent seasons and Tony Pullis has cleverly rotated his strike force. This will be a tight game, but the home advantage might be enough to end Newcastle’s unbeaten start to the season.

Prediction: 2-1

Make sure you follow both predictors on their Twitter accounts. Paul Boyham can be found at: @PaulBoyham while Doron Salomon can be followed at: @DoronSalomon

Check out the fantastic Anfield Index where Paul is a regular contributor: www.anfieldindex.com

Doron’s is also a regular contributor at: www.stretford-end.com

Take a look at this season’s Prediction Challenge League Table.

Find out here how last week’s predictors did!

For more information on The Predictions Challenge check out this page.

Wednesday 26 October 2011

Man City rule the city of Manchester, but do they rule the Premier League?

In his debut article for The Football Front, Jake Harrison explains how Manchester City are now the favourites to win the Premier League title.

It is the shift of power that was always going to happen. Manchester United and Chelsea continued to ignore the flaws in their respective sides. Manchester City were always going to power through with their deep pockets and reach the very top.

The Manchester derby scoreline was surprising but the result was not a shock. A cynic would suggest that City should be at the top given how much money they have spent;. A general view of opposition fans is that City are buying there way to the Premier League title.

But that doesn’t take away the fact that Roberto Mancini has the strongest squad in the top tier. A sad reflection on the state of world football that in football, the team with the most money – as long as they are run and managed well – will win. It is barely a relevant criticism to say City are buying the League and therefore devaluing the competition. This has been the case with various teams since 1992, and City are utilising this method to great effect – both on and off the pitch.

Last season the main disparagement with Mancini’s side was that they were too defensive, that they refused to release the handbrake. This season, City have kept the defensive resoluteness but added full-throttle attack.

Sergio Aguero (10 goals this season), Edin Dzeko (9) and Mario Balotelli (6) are strikers who would fit into any of the top sides in Europe on their day. Samir Nasri and Adam Johnson are players deserving of more recognition than a spot on the bench. Indeed, Man City have the best player in the Premier League: David Silva. An average of 3.6 goals per game this season doesn’t even tell half of the story; when Manchester City attack, they look like they’re going to score every single time.

An all-guns-blazing attacking force would usually result in weaknesses at the back. But this is a Mancini side. When City defend, they defend as a unit – and this is a unit that has been built over a short period of time, despite the fact that all defensive components look comfortable with one-another as they if they have been playing together for years.

Joe Hart must now be seen as one of the top goalkeepers in the world. The way in which he can command his area, distribute early and cleanly – not to mention his excellent shot-stopping – which is majestic at times.

In Micah Richards and Gael Clichy Man City have wonderful attacking full-backs who can defend as competently as well. While in the middle the supreme Vincent Kompany keeps them all in line, while the ever-improving yet always-mocked Joleon Lescott looks a lot more comfortable than he has done in recent years.

It is easy to laugh at Gareth Barry. But the defensive midfielder’s ability to play an unspectacular role is sometimes confused with ineffectiveness; the England man is vital to City’s efforts.

Yaya Toure was restricted to a more subdued role on Sunday to sure up the defence further, while James Milner appears to have converted himself into a first-class central midfielder. Both must be seen as two of the most in-form midfielders in the world right now.

Sunday’s derby was hardly a thrashing in the traditional sense, though. 3-1 would have been a fair reflection on the game but, nevertheless, a fantastic last few minutes from City and an appalling showing from United meant that three more goals were scored.

There is not a gulf between the two Manchester clubs. But there is sizeable gap between the two.

United need a creator in the middle; Tom Cleverley could be the man to fill this role but it is simply not possible to rely on such a young and inexperienced player, nor is it logical to depend upon the inconsistent Wayne Rooney to ignite a spark into any match. Patrice Evra has endured some torrid form for quite a while now, while Rio Ferdinand seems to edge closer towards the MLS with every passing minute. No empire is permanent. It seems as if the domination of Manchester United is coming to an end, either through fault of their own accord or the sheer relentlessness of their closest rivals.

City’s other main challenger has major problems too. Chelsea’s defence is weak, with John Terry and Ashley Cole struggling more as age catches up with them, while David Luiz still shows signs of rawness. Strikers Fernando Torres and Didier Drogba still aren’t the deadly forwards that they once used to be.

Whatever one’s views on the way in which City have reached their current position, their effectiveness and, at times, glorious football is undeniably brilliant. They score team goals that would fit into any end-of-season highlight packages but they also have the individual brilliance that every top team needs.

Manchester City are Premier League title favourites. At this early stage, that may seem a little hasty, especially when City had a similarly impressive start to the season last term. But this season looks to be different, even if it is just on paper. This season, City are not just a team of incredibly talented individuals – they are a ferocious, stunning team.


Manchester City aspire to end the repetitive cycle that has seen only three teams crowned Premier League champions since 1995.

This article was written by Jake Harrison, you can follow Jake on his Twitter: @Jake_Harrison92 .You can also find his blog here: jakecharrison.blogspot.com/

Monday 24 October 2011

Five Observations from Week 8 in the Premier League

  1. Manchester City send a powerful message that will resound across Europe – Prior to the Manchester Derby, Man United were viewed as invincible at home. And so they should have been. United had won their previous 24/25 Premier League home matches, a feat which in itself was a key factor as to why United won the league last season. Ahead of the match Mancini said he would be content if he left Old Trafford with a draw. But boy, didn’t he leave with so much more. Manchester City compounded Man United to their worst defeat since 1955. Mancini’s city were sensational. David Silva toyed with Man United’s defence throughout the game. Silva’s movement, passing and creativity was incontainable for Manchester United. City severely frightened Man United. Actually no, Manchester City humiliated Man United. But the result is a massive indicator of how Man City need to be taken seriously. Firstly, the fact Manchester City hammered Man United at Old Trafford demonstrates the sheer monstrosity of this expensively assembled City side. It proves not only does Manchester City have title credentials, they have the belief, quality and hunger to run away the Premier League. Secondly, in England, the press seem adamant to brand Roberto Mancini’s style as ‘calculated, disciplined and defensive.’ But these statements were confounded by this weekend’s result. Manchester City headed to the Champion’s invincible ground. A ground in which United had not lost a league game in over two years. But Manchester City came, saw and conquered. Not only this, City proved Mancini is willing to make his side play adventurous football in order to get crucial wins at away grounds, something he was criticised for continuously since becoming Man City manager. Finally, Man United now know the ‘noisy neighbours’ are no longer noisy. Manchester City are now roaring with hunger, belief and pride.
  2. Liverpool must to learn to take their chances or fourth place will be beyond them – Liverpool have now drawn 3/5 of their home Premier League matches this season. Draws against Sunderland, Man United and Norwich have been agonising for Liverpool fans. All three games could have easily been won. Had Liverpool been more clinical. The simple matter is, Liverpool have been creating the chances. But the team, especially the strikers have failed to finish the chances. This wastefulness has cost them in the short term, as its meant Liverpool have dropped points against teams which they should have easily got three points off. As a result Liverpool find themselves 4 points away from 4th placed Newcastle. But in the long term, Liverpool’s wastefulness upfront could have detrimental effects on their long term goals. The fact Newcastle and Tottenham have been solid and productive at home it could mean that Liverpool could fall away rather dramatically from 4th place because of their rather avoidable dropped points.
  3. Swansea impresses, but show they lack Premier League experience – Swansea played Wolves off the park for 83 minutes. Swansea kept the ball better, they created the better chances and looked far more accomplished against a rather defensively clumsy Wolves side. Swansea quite rightfully went into half time 2 goals ahead. It was utterly deserved. They dominated proceedings. But as the second half progressed, Wolves pressed higher up and looked desperate to somehow claw their way back into the game. Throughout the game, Swansea dealt with Wolves set pieces in a rather unconvincing manner. The team struggled to get the ball away and lost many key tackles and headers during set pieces. It came as no surprise that Wolves goal came from a set piece – be it a scrappy one. But the Wolves goal seemed to give the Wanderers all the confidence and momentum. Two minutes later, Jamie O’Hara made it 2-2. But this result was completely undeserved for Wolves. Who were second best for most of the game. The draw showed Swansea still lack a certain degree of Premier League experience. At the back, Swansea were not very organised in defending set pieces. While after the first Wolves goal, Swansea lost their focus and allowed Wolves to grow in confidence. This weekend’s result will provide harsh evidence to the Swansea players that keeping their concentration and not getting complacent for 90+ minutes is an imperative. As a team can be woeful as Wolves were and can still manage to come away with a draw by simply hanging in there and throwing knock out punches when the opportunity arises for them.
  4. Bolton become softer and softer at home – Last season, Bolton were pretty hard to beat at home. The Wanderers only lost four home games last season. While this season, a different picture is painted. In five Premier League home games, Bolton have lost every single one, thus failing to even pick up a point at home. That is disastrous form. This form is unacceptable in any league in the world. The team have scored 4 at home this season, while conceding a monumental 17 goals at home. But this weekend’s game against Sunderland was supposed to be the game which Bolton bag their first home win of the season. Sunderland was there for the taking. Like themselves, Sunderland’s form has been relatively inconsistent. Prior to this weekend, Sunderland had only won once in 8 games – a hardly impressive feat. But Bolton have looked far too soft this season. In defence Bolton look unoriginally weak, while upfront, Bolton look toothless. Perhaps the difference between the Bolton and Sunderland was that Sunderland were more clinical. Bolton have a lot of improving to do. The team seem to have no real strengths at the moment.
  5. Chelsea’s indiscipline could cost them their title challenge – So far this season, Chelsea have looked rather impressive. Their style of play, along with their attacking nature has made Andre Villas –Boas team very entertaining to watch. However, this weekend, they were the victims of their own downfall. Prior to the match, QPR provided Chelsea with a key chance to go ahead of Man United in the league. Furthermore, QPR’s home form this season has been far from impressive. The Rangers had not won a single home game and had only scored two goals at home prior to the game. But Chelsea’s two red cards which both were frustratingly avoidable and changed the game. Chelsea unsurprisingly with 9 men looked rather shaky at the back, but Chelsea reacted fantastically. Chelsea dominating proceedings with just 9 men. The Blues attacked, attacked and attacked. Perhaps Chelsea were unlucky not to get at least a draw. Chelsea created a handful of chances. However, Chelsea’s finishing was a tad lacklustre. Had they been more clinical, Chelsea could have possibly got all three points let alone a single point. But in 9 Premier League games, Chelsea have gained three red cards. 2/3 of the red cards were strikers (Torres and Drogba) both challenges were reckless and unneeded. AVB must further discipline his players, or Chelsea could be victims of their own downfall.

Five Statistics from this weekend

1.) Man United have allowed the opposition more shots per game than any other Premier League side

2.) 80% of the goals Liverpool have conceded have come in the second half

3.) Robin Van Persie has scored 25 Premier League goals in 2011 – no other player has scored more than that in the Premier League in 2011.

4.) Edin Dzeko has scored 8 Premier League goals this season – 7 of those goals have been scored away from home.

5.) Manchester City have scored the first goal in every Premier League game they have played in this season – Only team in league to have this record in tact.

Friday 21 October 2011

Video: Fiorentina practice fair play in training

This is a bit crazy. A few Fiorentina players have been practising swapping their shirts with their fellow team mates. What's crazy about the video is that the coaches have them very organised and disciplined in it! Football has gone crazy!

It begs the question, is this what footballers get up to in training? Learning how to simultaneously remove their tops? Crazy stuff!


Premier League Predictions – Week 8

The Manchester Derby is the match which is on everyone’s lips this week. For the first time in a long time, Man City go into a Manchester Derby leading ahead of Man United. The Man United – Man City game promises to be a sensational game.

This week, our predictors are the guys from Natter Football and football blogger, James Owens.

Fixture

Ibby Akkas Prediction

Natter Football Prediction

James Owens Prediction

Actual Score

Wolves v Swansea

2-1

2-2

1-0

2-2

Aston Villa v West Brom

3-1

1-0

2-0

1-2

Bolton v Sunderland

3-2

2-1

2-2

0-2

Newcastle v Wigan

2-0

3-0

2-1

1-0

Liverpool v Norwich

4-0

4-0

3-1

1-1

Arsenal v Stoke

1-0

2-0

4-1

3-1

Fulham v Everton

0-0

1-1

0-0

1-3

Man United v Man City

3-2

3-2

2-1

1-6

Blackburn v Tottenham

2-2

1-2

1-3

1-2

QPR v Chelsea

1-3

1-3

0-3

1-0

Total Correct Scores

correct results - 2

perfect results - 0

correct results - 2

perfect results - 2

correct results - 3

perfect results - 0



The Results

Natter Football - 8 Points

James Owens - 3 Points

Ibby Akkas - 2 Points

After a very unpredictable weekend of Premier League football, Natter Football comes away with a convincing victory, after gaining an impressive 8 points through getting two perfect scores. While James Owens gets three points in second while in last place, Ibby Akkas finishes 2 points.

Make sure you check out Natter Football’s website: http://natterfootball.co.uk/ . The Natter Football group can be found on Twitter: @NatterFootball

James Owens has written can also be found on Twitter too: @JamesSethOwens

Take a look at this season’s Prediction Challenge League Table.

Find out here how last week’s predictors did!

For more information on The Predictions Challenge check out this page.

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