West Ham vs Arsenal
The 101st London league local derby between West Ham and Arsenal is staged on the eve of Arsene Wenger's 11th anniversary as manager of the table-topping Gunners.Arsenal are bidding for a fifth successive Premier League victory to maintain their two point lead at the summit; West Ham are seeking the win that could see them leapfrog Chelsea and become London's second highest placed club.
The Hammers have won only one of their last eight London Premier League derbies; that victory being 0-1 over Arsenal at the Emirates on 7 April. Arsenal are undefeated in 17 in all competitions; won 12 and drawn five since losing to West Ham on 7 April. West Ham are chasing a fourth successive Premier League victory over Arsenal.
Aston Villa vs Tottenham
Tottenham go into this round of matches, as one of four clubs with just a single Premier League win to their name this season, and with the weakest "home" form.Villa face London opposition for the third time this season and are looking for maximum points for the third time.
Martin O'Neill's side is the highest placed of eight clubs going into the weekend without an away Premier League victory. Tottenham extended their unbeaten Premier League sequence against Aston Villa to five games with a 2-1 win in this equivalent fixture on Boxing Day last year, when Jermain Defoe scored both their goals.
Birmingham vs Man Utd
Both clubs return to league business after midweek defeats in the Carling Cup. Birmingham's was 3-0 at Blackburn; United's more of a shock, as a young inexperienced line-up were defeated 0-2, home to Championship Coventry.
United are chasing a fifth successive league win and clean sheet, and could go to the top of the table. Birmingham have won half as many league games as the Red Devils, but scored one more goal.
The Midlanders have won one, drawn one and lost one of their three home Premier League matches, scoring three goals and conceding three; United have won one, drawn one and lost one of their three away Premier League matches, scoring two goals and conceding two. It's 29 years since Birmingham last beat Manchester United:an emphatic 5-1 top-flight victory on 11 November 1978.
Sunderland vs Blackburn
Two former Manchester United team mates go head-to-head tactically as Roy Keane's Sunderland face Mark Hughes' Blackburn at the Stadium of Light. The inconsistent Wearsiders have picked up five of their eight points from last minute goals. Rovers have the weakest attack of any club in the top half of the Premier League table, but remain one of three clubs still to be beaten on the road.
Derby vs Bolton
Derby have made their worst ever start to a Premier League season; Bolton have equalled theirs, which was the one-season stay in 1995-96.
Derby hold a 100% home Premier League record over Bolton (two wins out of two); Bolton have not scored a top-flight goal on Derby turf for 55 years, and have not won on enemy territory at the highest level since 1947.
Chelsea vs Fulham
The Blues go into this game in their lowest league position for five years. The 66-match unbeaten home Premier League record is therefore under serious threat in this 66th competitive meeting and 57th west London league derby against Fulham, who although fourth bottom and without an away win, are the second highest scorers in the Premier League.
While the Cottagers have opened the scoring in five Premier League matches, the Blues have conceded the opener in five; no other clubs exceed either of those totals. Consequently Chelsea have gained an unequalled seven Premier League points when losing; Fulham have squandered an unrivalled 13 points when winning.
Fulham's last top-flight victory over Chelsea at the Bridge was 1-2 on 7 March 1964.
Everton vs Middlesbrough
Everton yet to keep a clean sheet in the league this season; having conceded one goal in each of their first six outings and two at Aston Villa last Sunday.
This match pits the most disciplined side in the Premier League with the worst behaved, going into this round of matches. Everton have been shown just seven yellow cards; Middlesbrough 20.
Middlesbrough cross the Pennines in search of their first maximum at Goodison Park since a 0-2 end-of-season triumph on 14 May 2000, when Brian Deane and Juninho were on target.
Wigan vs Liverpool
Liverpool go into this game as one of two clubs still holding an unbeaten Premier League record, but four points behind Arsenal at the top of the table. The last two of the Merseysiders' Premier League games have been goalless; Wigan have only recorded two no score draws in their 84 fixtures in this league.Wigan are the lowest placed of the eight clubs still unbeaten at home in the Premier League.
Liverpool have conceded more penalty kicks in Premier League competition than any other club this season (three); Wigan have converted all three they've been awarded -no club has scored more so far this term.
Manchester City vs Newcastle Utd
Newcastle go into this top five clash having made their best start to a Premier League season in six years. Newcastle have not kept a clean sheet in 16 league games on the road, since their goalless draw at the City of Manchester Stadium on 11 November last year. Alan Shearer scored the solitary goal in the Magpies' only Premier League victory on City soil, a 0-1 triumph on 30 September 2000. They have not scored in three league clashes with City, home and away.
Portsmouth vs Reading
Portsmouth, unbeaten at home in the Premier League, play Reading, yet to win away.
Both clubs are coming off single goal victories in the Premier League last weekend, but Portsmouth haven't recorded back-to-back wins in 25 league outings; Reading in nine.
Portsmouth are protecting an undefeated Premier League record against Reading, having won this fixture 3-1, and drawn 0-0 at the Madejski in last season's meetings.
The 101st London league local derby between West Ham and Arsenal is staged on the eve of Arsene Wenger's 11th anniversary as manager of the table-topping Gunners.Arsenal are bidding for a fifth successive Premier League victory to maintain their two point lead at the summit; West Ham are seeking the win that could see them leapfrog Chelsea and become London's second highest placed club.
The Hammers have won only one of their last eight London Premier League derbies; that victory being 0-1 over Arsenal at the Emirates on 7 April. Arsenal are undefeated in 17 in all competitions; won 12 and drawn five since losing to West Ham on 7 April. West Ham are chasing a fourth successive Premier League victory over Arsenal.
Aston Villa vs Tottenham
Tottenham go into this round of matches, as one of four clubs with just a single Premier League win to their name this season, and with the weakest "home" form.Villa face London opposition for the third time this season and are looking for maximum points for the third time.
Martin O'Neill's side is the highest placed of eight clubs going into the weekend without an away Premier League victory. Tottenham extended their unbeaten Premier League sequence against Aston Villa to five games with a 2-1 win in this equivalent fixture on Boxing Day last year, when Jermain Defoe scored both their goals.
Birmingham vs Man Utd
Both clubs return to league business after midweek defeats in the Carling Cup. Birmingham's was 3-0 at Blackburn; United's more of a shock, as a young inexperienced line-up were defeated 0-2, home to Championship Coventry.
United are chasing a fifth successive league win and clean sheet, and could go to the top of the table. Birmingham have won half as many league games as the Red Devils, but scored one more goal.
The Midlanders have won one, drawn one and lost one of their three home Premier League matches, scoring three goals and conceding three; United have won one, drawn one and lost one of their three away Premier League matches, scoring two goals and conceding two. It's 29 years since Birmingham last beat Manchester United:an emphatic 5-1 top-flight victory on 11 November 1978.
Sunderland vs Blackburn
Two former Manchester United team mates go head-to-head tactically as Roy Keane's Sunderland face Mark Hughes' Blackburn at the Stadium of Light. The inconsistent Wearsiders have picked up five of their eight points from last minute goals. Rovers have the weakest attack of any club in the top half of the Premier League table, but remain one of three clubs still to be beaten on the road.
Derby vs Bolton
Derby have made their worst ever start to a Premier League season; Bolton have equalled theirs, which was the one-season stay in 1995-96.
Derby hold a 100% home Premier League record over Bolton (two wins out of two); Bolton have not scored a top-flight goal on Derby turf for 55 years, and have not won on enemy territory at the highest level since 1947.
Chelsea vs Fulham
The Blues go into this game in their lowest league position for five years. The 66-match unbeaten home Premier League record is therefore under serious threat in this 66th competitive meeting and 57th west London league derby against Fulham, who although fourth bottom and without an away win, are the second highest scorers in the Premier League.
While the Cottagers have opened the scoring in five Premier League matches, the Blues have conceded the opener in five; no other clubs exceed either of those totals. Consequently Chelsea have gained an unequalled seven Premier League points when losing; Fulham have squandered an unrivalled 13 points when winning.
Fulham's last top-flight victory over Chelsea at the Bridge was 1-2 on 7 March 1964.
Everton vs Middlesbrough
Everton yet to keep a clean sheet in the league this season; having conceded one goal in each of their first six outings and two at Aston Villa last Sunday.
This match pits the most disciplined side in the Premier League with the worst behaved, going into this round of matches. Everton have been shown just seven yellow cards; Middlesbrough 20.
Middlesbrough cross the Pennines in search of their first maximum at Goodison Park since a 0-2 end-of-season triumph on 14 May 2000, when Brian Deane and Juninho were on target.
Wigan vs Liverpool
Liverpool go into this game as one of two clubs still holding an unbeaten Premier League record, but four points behind Arsenal at the top of the table. The last two of the Merseysiders' Premier League games have been goalless; Wigan have only recorded two no score draws in their 84 fixtures in this league.Wigan are the lowest placed of the eight clubs still unbeaten at home in the Premier League.
Liverpool have conceded more penalty kicks in Premier League competition than any other club this season (three); Wigan have converted all three they've been awarded -no club has scored more so far this term.
Manchester City vs Newcastle Utd
Newcastle go into this top five clash having made their best start to a Premier League season in six years. Newcastle have not kept a clean sheet in 16 league games on the road, since their goalless draw at the City of Manchester Stadium on 11 November last year. Alan Shearer scored the solitary goal in the Magpies' only Premier League victory on City soil, a 0-1 triumph on 30 September 2000. They have not scored in three league clashes with City, home and away.
Portsmouth vs Reading
Portsmouth, unbeaten at home in the Premier League, play Reading, yet to win away.
Both clubs are coming off single goal victories in the Premier League last weekend, but Portsmouth haven't recorded back-to-back wins in 25 league outings; Reading in nine.
Portsmouth are protecting an undefeated Premier League record against Reading, having won this fixture 3-1, and drawn 0-0 at the Madejski in last season's meetings.
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