Liverpool v Fulham: Preview and Predictions

The Chinese believe that the penis of a tiger has magical properties – and Brendan Rodgers, likewise, thinks that Liverpool can finish second.

          If Liverpool had won last weekend they would have beaten Aston Vila more than any other team in their Premier League history – and this season has been a rockier one for Villa than they’ve had for some time.  The loss last weekend goes to show there are still some big issues to address at Liverpool if they're going to finish above teams like Arsenal and, worrying for fans, Everton.

          Fulham handed QPR their first win last weekend and their victory over Newcastle has been their only win since October - which means they'll be very unlikely winners this weekend.

          There are only two points between these two sides – so it could be a lot closer than the price suggests.  Given the results of late, for both sides, it’s probably a fixture best avoided although the sensible backing would have to be Liverpool.

Suarez will be hoping to make in impact this weekend having not found the net since before his suspension.

Liverpool v Fulham: Verdict – Liverpool 1/3

Liverpool v Wigan: Preview and Prediction

Saturday 17^th November 15:00: Liverpool v Wigan – Verdict: Liverpool 2/5

With Suarez being apparently being snubbed on scoring and Gerrard’s injury scare, little was made of the Liverpool performance against Chelsea.

          Liverpool played like a side aiming for Champions League football last weekend, but it’s strangely been against teams of the Wigan-ilk that this has seemed unlikely. 

          We’re backing Liverpool to win but it could be a close one. Wigan have had sparks of genius interspersed with guff-sniffingly poor moments this season; they have a surprise up one sleeve and a turd the other.

Premier League High-Risk Accumulator

Premier League High-Risk Accumulator 36/1

Arsenal v Fulham – Verdict: Arsenal 1/2

Aston Villa v Manchester United - Verdict: Manchester United 1/2

Everton v Sunderland – Verdict: Everton 1/2

Stoke v QPR –Verdict: Stoke 5/6

Reading v Norwich – Verdict: Draw 9/4

Chelsea v Liverpool – Verdict: Chelsea 17/20

There are bound to be some upsets this weekend, but for a small-stake backing this gamble offers you quite a few talking points.  The Reading and Norwich draw bumps the price of this sixfold up, and that’s the highest risk of the lot if you want to lower the risk.

          If Saturday’s successful then you’ll have landed a 36/1 bet on Chelsea for Sunday with this accumulator.  Recently we said Daniel Sturridge was a tasty as a tramp’s toenail, but we’re bound to be a lot kinder to him if he plays with the weight of this bet behind him.

          The more reserved of you may want to look into making the most of the double chance markets instead of the outright result and if that’s the case then you may want to favour a draw in the Stoke game as well as the win.

          Good luck with whoever you back and whoever you support – and follow on twitter: @tfpredictions

Chelsea v Liverpool: Preview and Prediction

Sunday 11^th November 16:00: Chelsea v Liverpool – Verdict: Chelsea Evens

Liverpool have been as tidy and as classy as a French service-station toilet lately and most would favour Chelsea over them at Stamford Bridge – but Liverpool have beaten Chelsea in this Premier League tie before when they’ve been struggling to gain points elsewhere.

          Gianfranco Zola recently said that he felt Torres was still in love with his former club and to his credit it’s hard to argue that something isn’t quite right with him.  He’s been given the fast-paced midfield he publicly longed for and now doesn’t seem to be completely involved in the quick linking passes his teammates are becoming known for.

          A good game for Torres against his former club could be the moment he needs – but in spite of that we feel Chelsea, if that can handle the often unplayable and often punchable Suarez, should be able to edge the win regardless.  

          The double chance in Chelsea’s favour will be a sensible bet if you’re unable to resist the temptation to place some money on this match.   

         

Liverpool v Newcastle: Preview and Predictions

Liverpool v Newcastle 16:00 Verdict Liverpool 8/13

After spending much of the week discussing whether or not his side where better than Everton, only to watch his side lose in style to Swansea - Steven Gerrard will be hoping Liverpool can take three points against Newcastle in order to avoid further embarrassment.

          Brendan Rodgers will equally want to put the mid-week mishap behind him, having been beaten by former squeeze Swansea.  Anything other than a win against Newcastle will put pressure on the already heavily criticised manager, but we expect this game to be a return to the Liverpool fans expect to see.

          Only West Ham can boast about having more yellow cards than Newcastle this season and Newcastle’s physical style could prove to be a problem for a slight and youthful Liverpool side, but they are likely to have to rest in form Ba this weekend.  

          We’ve edged towards Liverpool, but this won’t be a fixture we’re likely to want to do more than speculate over.  Unless you’re watching it on the telly and simply have to put money on it we’d recommend you do the same.