Predictions for Weekend

God, it had been 2 months since my last post. Lots of excitement that happened in the soccer world since.

We got the first all english CL final between chelsea and man utd. First timer zenit petersburg vs ranger for euro cup. Lastly, the exciting race to the line between chelsea and man utd.

Back to my predictions

EPL

Man Utd 1-0 West Ham
Middlesbrough 0-2 Portsmouth
Reading 1-1 Tottenham
Aston Villa 2-1 Wigan
Blackburn 3-0 Derby
Fulham 1-0 Birmingham
Bolton 1-0 Sunderland
Arsenal 4-2 Everton
Liverpool 3-0 Man City
Newcastle 0-1 Chelsea

German Bunesliga

Dortmund 1-0 Nurnberg
Stuttgart 2-1 E. Frankfurt
A. Bielefeld 0-1 Bochum
Hansa Rostock 1-3 Hamburg
Werder Bremen 1-0 Energie Cottbus
Hertha BErlin 1-0 Karlsruhe
Schalke 2-1 Hannover
Wolfsburg 0-2 Bayern Munich
Duisburg 0-2 Bayer Leverkusen

Spanish Liga

Atletico Madrid 1-0 Recreativo Huelva
Real Zaragoza 0-1 Deportivo
Villarreal 2-1 Getafe
Athletic Bilbao 2-1 Mallorca
Almeria 0-1 Real Betis
Levante 0-2 Espanyol
Sevilla 3-1 Valladolid
Racing Santander 3-0 Murcia
Barcelona 1-2 Valencia
Osauna 0-3 Real Madrid

Predictions for Weekend (1st March to 3rd March)

What a weekend it was.

For starters, the EPL title race is back on with Arsenal lead being cut to 2 points by Man Utd. However the main talking point was the injury suffered by Arsenal striker Educaro during the match with Birmingham. Regardless of it, it looked that the injuries and suspension would start for Arsenal now; meaning that the devils would be breathing down the gunners.

As for Chelsea, there are calls for Avim Grant's head this few days as he was incapable of leading chelsea's players to greater heights. The reason is that he was found waning in wake of Ramos's tactics. Cheers to long suffering Spurs fans as they celebrate a carling cup victory in 9 years while hoping for a successful reign under Juan Ramos.

Back to the EPL where places for europe and especially for Champions league hots up with Everton leading the way. Liverpool, Aston Villa, Man city and Portsmouth are close behind.

As for the regelation battle, Derby seen to be surely regelated with Fulham, Reading, Bolton and Sunderland also in the fight.

Elsewhere in europe, Barcelona has cut Real Madrid's lead to just 2 points after victory over Levante. As for the Bundesliga, Bayern Munich only managed to extend its lead by one point to 4 now over Bremen after drawing with Hamburg. Lastly in Serie A, Inter drew with Sampordia to decrease its lead to 9 points over Roma.

Back to the serious matter. Here are my predictions for this weekend. The reason that they are out so early is that I would be working weekends.


English Premiership



Arsenal 2-1 Aston Villa
Birmingham 1-2 Tottenham
Derby 0-1 Sunderland
Fulham 0-4 Man Utd
Middlesbrough 1-0 Reading
Newcastle 2-1 Blackburn
West Ham 1-1 Chelsea
Man City 2-1 Wigan
Bolton 0-1 Liverpool
Everton 1-1 Portsmouth


German Bundesliga


Hertha Berlin 2-2 MSV Duisburg
Werder Bremen 2-1 Borussia Dortmund
Hansa Rostock 1-2 Arminia Bielfeld
Karlsruhe 1-1 VfL Wolfsburg
Hannover 1-1 Nurnberg
Schalke 1-2 Bayern Munich
Energie Cottbus 1-2 VfB Stuttgart
VfL Bochum 1-2 Bayern Leverkusen
Hamburg 2-1 Eintracht Frankfurt


Spanish La Liga


Almeria 1-1 Athletic Bilbao
Valladolid 2-2 Racing Santander
Recreativo Huelva 1-3 Real Madrid
Levante 0-1 Real Zaragoza
Getafe 1-1 Mallorca
Real Betis 0-0 Murcia
Atletico Madrid 1-1 Barcelona
Deportivo 1-2 Sevilla
Vilarreal 2-1 Osauna
Espanyol 1-1 Valcenia

Italian Serie A

Roma 2-1 Parma
AC Milan 1-0 Lazio
Cagliari 1-1 Genoa
Juventus 1-0 Fiorentina
Empoli 1-1 Siena
Reggina 0-1 Palermo
Udinese 1-1 Atalanta
Sampdoria 2-0 Torino
Livorno 1-1 Catania
Napoli 0-1 Inter Milan

News time

1. In search for his 100th Cap, Beckham is in a race to get fit.



2. In a bid to curb illegal betting, Vietnam jailed an Online Internet Betting Ring.



3. In disappointing season so far, PSG did managed to bring a smile to its fans by making the French League Cup Final.

Predictions for Weekend (23/2-25/2)

It had been a while since I posted any predictions. But no worries. It is time for me to get back to work for this. Sorry for the delay.

English Premiership

Birmingham 1-2 Arsenal
Fulham 1-2 West Ham
Liverpool 2-0 Middlesbrough
Portsmouth 1-0 Sunderland
Wigan 1-0 Derby
Newcastle 1-2 Man Utd
Reading 1-2 Aston Villa
Blackburn 2-0 Bolton
Man City 1-1 Everton

Pick of the EPL would be monday clash between Man City and Everton as the battle for 4th place would heat up. Furthermore, Arsenal and Man Utd would continue to fight for the coveted top spot. Therefore it would be another interesting weekend.

German Bundesliga

VfL Bochum 1-1 Hannover
Borussia Dortmund 2-1 Hansa Rostock
VfB Stuttgart 3-1 Karlsruhe
Eintracht Frankfurt 1-2 Werder Bremen
Bayer Leverkusen 2-2 Schalke
VfL Wolfsburg 1-1 Hertha Berlin
Arminia Bielefleld 2-1 MSV Duisburg
Nurnberg 1-1 Energie Cottbus
Bayern Munich 2-1 Hamburg

Spanish La Liga

Osasuna 1-1 Altetico Madrid
Deportivo La Coruna 1-2 Espanyol
Murcia 2-3 Valladolid
FC Sevilla 3-1 Real Zaragoza
Racing Santander 0-1 Almeria
Barcelona 2-0 Levante
Athletic Bilbao 1-1 Villarreal
Mallorca 1-1 Real Betis
Valencia 2-1 Recreativo Huelva
Real Madrid 3-0 Getafe

Italian Serie A

Torino 0-1 Parma
Reggina 1-2 Juventus
Udinese 2-1 Genoa
Sampdoria 0-2 Inter Milan
Livorno 1-2 Napoli
Atalanta 1-1 Siena
Cagliari 1-1 Lazio
Empoli 1-1 Catania
Roma 2-1 Fiorentina
AC Milan 1-0 Palermo

Some sporting news for all.

1. Arsene Wenger is looking to extend his stay at Emirates.



2. Fergie angry about the roles played by Agents over players nowadays with regards to Wes Brown refusal on new deal



3. In wake of 1-0 aggregate victory of Bolton over A. Madrid, sparks demand into probe of police action with Bolton fans.



4. Saga over Birmingham continues with Yeung nominating an aide to the club

RE: EPL Predictions

Hi guys, sorry for the dearth of updates as I was busy settling into my new job and settling my preivous job issues. Hence the non show for predictions.

But don't worry, I would still try to make it in future with my predictions.

Now to work.

English Premiership (Weekend)

Birmingham 2-1 Fulham
Chelsea 1-1 Newcastle
Portsmouth 2-0 Middlesbrough
Sunderland 1-0 Bolton
Tottenham 3-0 Reading
West Ham 1-0 Man Utd
Wigan 0-1 Aston Villa
Everton 2-1 Arsenal
Derby 0-2 Blackburn
Man City 0-2 Liverpool

English Premiership (Mid Week)

Fulham 0-2 Chelsea
Arsenal 2-1 West Ham
Man Utd 3-0 Birmingham
Middlesbrough 0-2 Everton
Reading 1-2 Portsmouth
Aston Villa 1-1 Tottenham
Newcastle 1-1 Man City
Blackburn 2-1 Sunderland
Bolton 3-0 Derby
Liverpool 3-0 Wigan

Notes: It would be as usual a busy end of year programme in the EPL. Usually the leader at New year should win the EPL title. However with 1 point the gap between man utd and arsenal, it is still early to say who would win.

Surely some would disagree with my picks for the weekend or mid week, but they are what I think is a likely predictions.

Best of luck to all; and hopefully my picks would assist you in getting a fatter purse for the new year.

News time

1. Some non football or soccer new first. The New England Patriots would aim to make NFL history by being undefeated for the whole regular season when they take on the New York Giants later this weekend. A record breaking season is now on. Good luck patriots.

2. Competition heats for the Bosnia hot seat with Matthaus in the hat with two other candidates

3. New man at the helm of Fulham with former blackburn boss Roy Hodgson being appointed to take over from Sanchez. A relegation battle awaits him.

Major Soccer League Predictions

It is time of the week where I make my soccer predictions again.

I know that I am late for some Bundesliga matches again, but bear with me as I got struck in my new job. Anyway some updates, the search for the new English Boss is still undergoing while names of Shearer, Capello and of course Mourhino floated. But who would the FA pick is anyone guess?

English Premiership

Aston Villa 2-1 Portsmouth
Chelsea 2-1 Sunderland
Everton 2-1 Fulham
Man Utd 4-0 Derby
Newcastle 2-1 Birmingham
Reading 0-2 Liverpool
Middlesbrough 1-2 Arsenal
Bolton 1-0 Wigan
Totenham 2-1 Man City
Blackburn 2-1 West Ham

Best Bet: Liverpool, Man Utd and Chelsea

German Bundesliga

Bayern Munich 3-1 MSV Duisburg
Eintracht Frankfurt 1-2 Schalke
Hamburg 2-1 Energie Cottbus
Hannover 2-3 Werder Bremen
VfB Stuttgart 2-1 Vfl Wolfsburg
VfL Bochum 1-2 Karlsruhe
Bayern Leverkusen 2-1 Hansa Rostock
Nurnberg 2-1 Hertha Berlin

Best Bet: Munich and Bremen

Spanish La Liga

Almeria 2-2 Valladolid
Atheltic Bilbao 1-2 Real Madrid
Atletico Madrid 3-1 Getafe
Barcelona 3-1 Deportivo La Coruna
Sevilla 2-1 Murcia
Levante 1-1 Recreativo Huelva
Osasuna 1-2 Valencia
Racing Santander 1-1 Mallorca
Real Zaragoza 1-2 Espanyol
Villarreal 3-1 Real Betis

Best Bet: Real Madrid, Villarreal and Barcelona

Italian Serie A

Lazio 2-0 Catania Calcio
Palermo 2-2 Fiorentina
Empoli 1-0 Cagliari
Genoa 1-1 Siena
Inter Milan 3-0 Torino
Juventus 2-0 Atalanta
Livorno 0-1 Roma
Reggina 1-2 AC Milan
Udinese 1-1 Sampdoria
Napoli 2-1 Parma

Best Bet: Inter Milan and Juventus by 2 goals.

Sea Games

Malaysia 1-2 Singapore

Yeh I know. But go Singapore as a win would assist in avoiding Thailand in the next round.

Soccer Updates around the world

1. "Okada New Japan Coach"
With the Ivcia Osim recovering from a stroke, the Japanese FA has appointed Okada as a replacement. Okada did led Japan to their first world cup appearance in 1994, but resigned shortly after it.

2. "Beckham to start 2008 at Colorado"
Beckham led Galaxy would face ex Boss Yallop as they get their 2008 MLS season off with a game at Colorado.

3. "Drogba require surgery"
Chelsea's star striker Drogba may require surgery on his left knee and could be out for weeks or months. But no date has been fixed for it yet.

4. "Dortmund's recovery path"
Dortmund continued their recovery this season with a convincing win 6-1 over Biefield following last week 2-1 win over Stuggart.

5. "New Australia Boss his own man"
Pim Verbeek wants to bring his own style to the Australian Team and out of the shadows of his former boss Guus Hiddinck. Would it be a new dawn for Australians? Only time would tell.

Major Leagues Predictions

It is time of the week where we go league predictions again. Before that, let's us sum up events of mid week.

Man Utd has made sure of qualification for the second round of UEFA CL as group winners with a 2-1 win over Sporting. As for Arsenal, a weakened team was crushed by Sevilla 3-1 making it tough to be group winners unless Sevilla falter in the final round. Making it worse, is the sending off of Wenger in the closing minutes.

In case of Chelsea, a easy 4-0 win over Rosenborg ensure their progress as group winners. As for Liverpool, the dream continue with a 4-1 home win over Porto, making it do or die for them in the final round of CL action. Come on Reds!!!!

Now to Scotlish representatives, Rangers and Celtic. Rangers need to win at home vs Lyon for a place in round 2 while Celtic would require a draw to ensure of progress. From what we have seen of them, it would not be difficult of them.

AC Milan and Inter have also qualified for the next round.

Back to the job at hand.

English Premier League

Chelsea 2-1 West Ham
Blackburn 2-1 Newcastle
Portsmouth 2-1 Everton
Reading 2-1 Middlesbrough
Sunderland 1-0 Derby
Wigan 1-1 Man City
Aston Villa 1-2 Arsenal
Liverpool 1-0 Bolton
Tottenham 2-1 Birmingham
Man Utd 2-0 Fulham

Comments: Chelsea would encounter the Hammers in another London Derby this week. However the Hammers could be in for a loss here as Chelsea is too good for them. Newcastle's bad form should continue at Edwood Park as Blackburn would be going all out to wipe off the midweek defeat to Villa.

As for Portsmouth, a win at home vs Everton should be on the cards. In a first relegation six pointer, Reading takes on Middlesbrough where a home win or draw is likely. Another relegation six pointer would between Sunderland and managerless Derby, where a home win is more likely. In case of Wigan, they would entertain high flying Man City which could be interesting as City are bad travellers.

Arsenal would hoping for a better performance vs Villa on Sunday with a full team back. But the Villians would not be pushovers. Liverpool entertains Bolton where a repeat of performance vs Man Utd would be needed for Bolton to get a point. Tottenham would welcome Birmingham to White Hart Lane where a home win is more likely. As for Man Utd, they would entertain Fulham which should be a straight forward game for the Devils.

Best Picks: Liverpool and Man Utd to win.

German Bundesliga

Hansa Rostock 2-2 Hannover
Energie Cottbus 1-2 Karlsruhe
Hertha Berlin 1-1 Bayer Leverkusen
Schalke 2-1 VfL Bochum
VfL Stuttgart 2-1 Borussia Dortmund
VfL Wolfsburg 1-1 Eintracht Frankfurt
Werder Bremen 2-1 Hamburg
Arminia Bielefeld 1-2 Bayern Munich
MSV Duisburg 1-1 Nurnberg

Comments: Key match this week in the Bundesliga is the clash between Bremen and Hamburg. With a good mid week win vs Real Madrid, Bremen should be hot favorites for this clash.

As for Munich, they travel to Arminia Bielefeld hoping to build up some monetum towards the winter break. Schalke and Stuttgart are at home to Bochum and Dortmund respectively looking to revive the season and get back into the championship race.

Best Bet: Schalke and Munich to win by 1 goal.

Spanish La Liga

Almeria 1-2 Sevilla
Deportivo La Coruna 1-1 Osasuna
Espanyol 2-1 Barcelona
Getafe 2-1 Levante
Mallorca 2-1 Murcia
Real Betis 1-2 Atletico Madrid
Real Madrid 2-1 Racing Santander
Recreativo Huelva 1-1 Real Zaragoza
Valencia 2-1 Atheltic Bilbao
Valladolid 1-2 Villarreal

Comments: Espanyol would be trying to build on their form vs the big clubs with another fine performance this week against Barcelona. In case of Villarreal, they should nick a win over Valladolid away.

After crushing out of the CL, Valencia should do well to revive the La Liga challenge with a home win vs Bilbao. Same for Real Madrid which should be looking back to winning ways against Racing Santander.

Best Bet: Real Madrid

Italian Serie A

Sampdoria 2-1 Reggina
AC Milan 1-1 Juventus
Atalanta 1-1 Napoli
Cagliari 1-1 Livorno
Catania Calcio 1-2 Palermo
Fioretina 1-1 Inter Milan
Parma 2-1 Empoli
Roma 1-0 Udinese
Siena 1-2 Lazio
Torino 0-0 Genoa

News Headlines around the world

1. "Hamburg win over Rennes"
With a win over Rennes, Hamburg took a giant step towards the second round of the UEFA cup. Read on to find out more.

2. "Totteham earns their spurs"
A entertaining match where Totteham came back to win 3-2 while Bolton managed 1-1 draw at home. Read on to find out more.

3. "Advise sought for English Successor"
Platini and Beckenbauer are sought out by English FA chief executive Berwick for advise on the next English Boss Read on to find out more.

4. "Zheng Zhi enjoying life at Chartlon"
China's Zheng Zhi is said to be enjoying his time at Charlton though he is still having some problems with the language. Read on to find out more.

UEFA Champions League Predictions

This mid week UEFA Champions League action is the fifth week of the group stage. This represent the time of the year where qualifications for the next round or the UEFA cup would be decided.

At stake are millions in tv revenue and gate receipts. One of the most anticpated team is whether Liverpool can qualify as they would need to win all of their remaining games to stand a chance.

Now to the serious work of predictions for this midweek.

UEFA Champions League

Lyon 2-1 Barcelona
VfB Stuttgart 1-1 Rangers
Dyanmo Kiev 1-2 Roma
Man Utd 3-1 Sporting Lisbon
CSKA Moscow 1-1 PSV Eindhoven
Inter Milan 2-1 Fenerbahce
Sevilla 1-1 Arsenal
Steaua Bucuresti 1-0 Slavia Prague
Besiktas 1-1 Marseille
Liverpool 2-1 Porto
Rosenborg 1-1 Chelsea
Valencia 2-1 Schalke
Lazio 2-1 Olympiakos
Werder Bremen 1-1 Real Madrid
Benfica 1-2 AC Milan
Celtic 2-1 Shakhtar Donetsk

What is known is the Arsenal and Man Utd are through to next round. As for Chelsea, a draw or win away to Rosenborg would confirm their place. But Rosenborg is on a roll with 2 wins vs Valencia, hence Chelsea beware. In case of Liverpool, they would continue on Mission "impossible" part two at Anfield as they entertain Porto. Nothing but a win would ensure that they would stand a chance to qualify for the next round.

As for chances of the Spainish teams, Real Madrid would require a draw or win to confirm their place. As for Barcelona, the options are the same with Lyon and Rangers down their throat. In case of Valencia, it is similiar to Pool where nothing but a win would do. As for Sevilla, a draw or win vs Arsenal would make the last game academic.

Next, the Italian representative. Inter and AC are all but through to the next round. Roma can also make sure of their chance with a win at Kiev. However Lazio is still facing a uphill task as they need a win to stand a chance.

Next are some interesting headlines

1. "Video Games to Blame for English Exit"
Robert Green has offered an interesting excuse or idea for English Exit from Euro 2008 which is the video games revolution. Read on to find out more.

2. "Bad football good for Bayern business"
Bayern Munich's just released financial statements reveal though 2006-2007 season was a dreadful one by football standards, it was a good one for revenue. An interesting concept right! Read on to find out more.

3. "Scotland Boss for Birmingham"
Managerless EPL Side Birmingham City is said to have made an approcah for Scotland Boss, Alex McLeish about the top job. With a succesful Euro 2008 even though they did not qualify, the resume for McLeish looked enhanced. But would it be wise to take over uncertain Birmingham. Read on to find out more.

4. "Fan Passport by Udinese"
In the wake of more fan violence in Italy, Serie A side Udinese has introduced a fan passport to try to curb the possibility of more violence by controlling access of fans to their stadium. Interesting twist to ideal of a passport. Read on to find out more.

5. "Barcelona out for win, Puyol"
Although Barcelona stands top at group E with a 3 points cushion, Captain Puyol is rallying his troops for all three points with a win away to Lyon to make sure of qualifications to the next round. Read on to find out more.

Major Leagues Predictions

With the dust of the Euro 2008 done, it is time again to focus back on the league action this weekend.

Latest news is the sacking of Steve McClaren from the English FA. Hence a new search for a new boss is on. I believe that it is the first time in around more than 20 years than not one home island side is represent in a major football tournment. Already the cost of not qualifying is being calculated, a figure of around 3 billion is stated as of now.

At least defending champions, Greece, are in along with World Cup Winners Italy. Although nothing can make up for the absence of England and their die hard supporters from the tournment.

Enough of my muttering on the exit of England. Let's us get down to work for some predictions.

English Premiership

Newcastle 1-2 Liverpool
Arsenal 3-0 Wigan
Birmingham 1-2 Portsmouth
Bolton 0-2 Manchester United
Everton 2-1 Sunderland
Man City 1-0 Reading
Middlesbrough 1-2 Aston Villa
Derby 0-3 Chelsea
West Ham 1-1 Tottenham
Fulham 1-2 Blackburn

Comments:

Liverpool would travel to St James Park, hoping to maintain a title challenge. It should be a cracking match as Newcastle still does not know how to defend while Liverpool seen to perform better away from the pressure of Anfield. Furthermore, with Torres fully fit, Newcastle would have their hands full. Only word of caution is Benetiz's rotation policy as Liverpool would entertain Porto in mid week Champions League action.

As for league leaders, a easy game vs Wigan awaits Arsenal. Even with the suspension of Fabregas, Arsenal may welcome back Van Perise to their ranks and would mostly likely win. In case of fellow leaders, Man Utd would visit Bolton to inflict more misery on them. However, with the introduction of Meagson as manager, the morale boasting draw with Bayern Munich and the injury to Rooney, Man Utd might just win Bolton by a odd goal. However I would not be surprised if Man Utd is held.

Rest of week's actions include visit of Chelsea to whipping boys Derby where a win should be just formality. High flyers Man City are at home to Reading; Portsmouth travel to Birmingham and Blackburn away to Fulham. Based on form, all three high flying teams should nick wins. As for Sunderland, they travel to Everton hoping to win in 8 games. However it may not be easy with Everton welcoming back Arteta to their ranks. Lastly a london derby of West Ham and Spurs and Boro vs Villa. A draw is likely for the london derby while Villa should win vs Boro.

Best Bet: Chelsea and Arsenal to win by 2 goals.

German Bundesliga

Karlsruhe 1-1 Hertha Berlin
Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 MSV Duisburg
Bayern Munich 3-1 VfL Wolfsburg
Eintracht Frankfurt 1-2 VfB Stuttgart
Energie Cottbus 0-2 Werder Bremen
Hannover 1-2 Schalke
VfL Bochum 2-2 Arminia Bielefeld
Hamburg SV 2-1 Hansa Rostock
Nurnberg 1-1 Borussia Dortmund

Comments: What is wrong with the invicbles Bayern Munich? 3 draws and 1 loss in its last 4 games is not championship form. A minor crisis awaits Munich though. A win at home vs Wolfsburg is needed to rekindle their championship drive.

While Bremen is looking over the shoulder of Munich, waiting to capitalise on anymore falterings of Munich. As for Stuttgart, the 3-1 win over Munich should restore morale to the team and rekindle their season.

Spanish La Liga

Athletic Bilbao 2-2 Deportivo
Atletico Madird 3-1 Valladolid
Barcelona 3-0 Recreativo Huelva
Sevilla 3-1 Mallorca
Levante 1-1 Real Betis
Murcia 1-3 Real Madrid
Osasuna 1-2 Espanyol
Racing Santander 1-2 Valencia
Real Zaragoza 2-1 Getafe
Villarreal 3-1 Almeria

Comments: Barcelona would be looking to bounce from their defeat away to Getafe with a home win vs Recreativo. As Real Madrid, a win is necessary away to Murcia with Villarreal breathing down their necks.

As for Valencia, Koeman would be looking to continue his good work. In case of Sevilla, rebuilding is also continuing in midst of the post Ramos era.

Best Bet: Real Madrid, Barcelona and Villarreal to pick up wins.

Italy Serie A

Genoa 0-1 Roma
Inter Milan 3-1 Atalanta
Cagliari 1-2 AC Milan
Empoli 1-1 Torino
Lazio 2-1 Parma
Livorno 1-1 Sampdoria
Napoli 2-1 Catania
Reggina 1-2 Fiorentina
Udinese 2-1 Siena
Juventus 2-1 Palermo

Comments: Be careful this weekend as matches could still be cancel due to fans violence over the death of a Lazio fan two weeks ago.

League Leader Inter Milan are at home to Atalanta where they should pick up a comfortable win. As for their neighbours, the inconsistent AC Milan, they would be hoping to start a good run of form away to Cagliari. As for Roma, they travel to Genoa where they would be able to win.

In case of chasers, Juventus, a difficult home game vs Palermo awaits. Fiorentina may just nick an away win vs Reggina. The highlight of the week would be Lazio home game vs Parma. Lazio on grief of the fan's death would be going all out to ensure a victory to remember their fan.

Best Bet: Roma and Inter to win by 1 goal at least.

Some news around the world.

1.First up is sacking of McClaren and the new search of a sucessor to English Job

"Beckham would have to depend on McClaren's sucessor for 100th Cap Chance"
Would the new English Boss give Beckham a chance for 100 caps? Beckham would have to wait and see

"Russia celebrate their qualification at expense of England"
A 1-0 win for Russia over Andorra is enough to see them through at the expense of England. What a thrilling group as a draw was enough for England to get through, but did they bomb big time when it needed.

"Worthington unsure of future"
Another national manager, Nigel Worthington, is also unsure of his future with Northern Ireland as they failed to make Euro 2008. Would he be given time for the World Cup 2010 or shown the way of McClaren?

"Allarydace not interested in English Job"
Sam Allarydace sought to distance himself from the England Job as he assure Newcastle fans that he is committed to the Newcastle Job. While Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp would be happy to give it a shoot if offered the job, but would only
now concentrate on the weekend game with Birmingham City.

Major Leagues Predictions

Better late than sorry. Oops, got too much things on my mind, hence the late post of my predictions for this weekend.

English Premiership

Sunderland 1-1 Newcastle
Derby 1-2 West Ham
Liverpool 2-0 Fulham
Birmingham 1-2 Aston Villa
Chelsea 2-1 Everton
Bolton 1-1 Middlesbrough
Man Utd 2-1 Blackburn
Tottenham 3-1 Wigan
Portsmouth 1-1 Man City
Reading 1-2 Arsenal

Notes: 2 derbies in epl this weekend; first up is the one between sunderland and newcastle. Still smarting from a 4-1 trashing from the portsmouth, newcastle should be going all out to wipe the distaser with a good win. However with Roy Keane in charge of Sunderland, it would not be not easy. Hence a draw. West Ham travel to Derby looking to inflict more misery on the Rams whereas Liverpool is looking to build on its 8-0 midweek win with a good result against Fulham at Anfield. Next to the other derby between Birmingham and Aston Villa where a close win should nick it for the Villans.
Chelsea should pick up three points vs Everton who are bad travellers. As for strugglers Bolton and Middlesbrough, a draw should occur. Without Rooney, Man Utd might just nick a close win against Blackburn. Even with Chris Hutchings at the helm, Wigan should prove easy meat for Spurs. While high flying Portsmouth take on poor travellers Man City in a top 6 clash, a draw seen more likely. And lastly Reading entertains Arsenal where the gunners should have more than enough to win this one.

Best Bet: Take Spurs and Arsenal to win. Draws for Aston Villa and Man City.

German Bundesliga

Borussia Dortmund 2-2 Eintracht Frankfurt
Hansa Rostock 3-1 Energie Cottbus
Hertha Berlin 2-1 Hannover
Schalke 1-2 Hamburg
VfB Stuttgart 1-2 Bayern Munich
Werder Bremen 2-1 Karlsruhe
Arminia Bielefeld 1-1 Nurnberg
VfL Wolfsburg 1-1 Bayern Leverkusen

Notes: Big Matches for Munich and Hamburg vs Schalke and Stuttgart respectively. Should be close wins or a draw. Too close to call actually. Bremen should nick one vs Karlsruhe though.

Spanish La Liga

Almeria 1-3 Atletico Madrid
Deportivo La Coruna 2-1 Racing Santander
Espanyol 2-1 Athletic Bilbao
Getafe 1-2 Barcelona
Real Betis 1-2 Real Zaragoza
Real Madrid 3-0 Mallorca
Recreativo 1-2 Osasuna
Valencia 2-1 Murica
Valladolid 1-1 Levante
Villarreal 2-2 Sevilla

Italian Serie A

Sampdoria 2-0 Empoli
Palermo 1-2 Napoli
Atalanta 1-2 AC Milan
Fiorentina 2-1 Udinese
Inter Milan 2-1 Lazio
Parma 1-2 Juventus
Reggina 1-1 Genoa
Siena 1-1 Livorno
Torino 2-1 Catania
Roma 2-1 Cagliari

Major Leagues Prediction

A good week for myself though I did not bet much as I score on all my carling cup predictions and got Real Madrid and A. Madrid right on.

Now for the weekend's matches. Wish me luck for this week again.

English Premiership

Arsenal 2-1 Man Utd
Aston Villa 2-0 Derby
Everton 2-1 Birmingham
Fulham 2-1 Reading
Middlesbrough 1-2 Tottenham
Newcastle 2-1 Portsmouth
Wigan 0-2 Chelesa
Blackburn 1-2 Liverpool
West Ham 2-1 Bolton
Man City 2-0 Sunderland

Big Match: Without a doubt the meeting of Arsenal and Man Utd at Emirates would be the highlight of the week as 1st and 2nd go head to head. Arsenal going in has the slight edge as they completed the double over Man Utd last season and due to injuries to Man Utd midfield. Although Man Utd has equalled a 100 yr record of 4 consective 4-1 wins, but to come away with a win at Emirates would not be easy. Arsenal is 6 out of 6 wins at home. Hence a slight win for Arsenal is most likely here.

Rest of the Action: Derbt travel to Aston Villa where a home win for Villa is mostly secured by Derby's away performance this season. Everton faces off with Birmingham where a narrow win for the Toffess is more likely as Birmingham are bad travellers. Another bad traveller, Reading is away to Fulham where an another loss might occur for them.
Ramos would lead his Spurs to Middlesbrough for his 1st EPL match in charge, though it may be a draw, but I would go for a small win due to the "feel good" effect of the new manager. As for Newcastle, high flying Portsmouth come calling. A tight match would await them there.
In another straight forward match, Chelsea travel to Wigan to continue their winning ways. But would it be 6-0? Blackburn is at home to the faltering Liverpool; a close match it would be. If you are betting with your mind, go for a draw. But as a Red supporter, hopefully a narrow win for the reds. Bolton then would follow up with a trip to the Hammers where a hammering could be in store for them.
Lastly, Man City would entertain Sunderland. It would be the Citizens handling out a 6-0 revenge; maybe not. But Man City should nick it as they are damn good at home.

Best Bet: Man City, Aston Villa and Chelsea to win by 2 goals.

German Bundesliga

Energie Cottbus 1-2 Schalke (I know match has been played)
Bayern Leverkusen 2-1 Arminia Bielefeld
Bayern Munich 2-0 Eintracht Frankfurt
Hamburg 2-1 Hertha Berlin
Hannover 1-2 Borussia Dortmund
Nurnberg 2-1 VfB Stuttgart
Werder Bremen 2-0 Hansa Rostock
Karlsruhe 1-0 MSV Duisburg
Vfl Bochum 2-2 Vfl Wolfsburg

Matches Highlight: Nurnberg is looking to give more misery to Stuttgart on top of last season German Cup victory with a possible home victory here. Munich should continue their winning ways where Hamburg may nick a victory at home to Berlin to remain unbeaten. A straight cut win should await for Bremen at home.

Best Bet: Munich and Bremen by +2 goals

Spanish La Liga

Atheltic Bilbao 2-1 Recreativo Huelva
Atletico Madrid 2-1 Villarreal
Barcelona 2-0 Real Betis
Sevilla 1-2 Real Madrid
Levante 1-0 Almeria
Mallorca 0-1 Valencia
Murcia 1-2 Deportivo La Coruna
Oasasuna 2-1 Getafe
Racing Santander 1-3 Espanyol
Real Zaragoza 2-1 Valladolid

Matches Highlight: The big match this weekend in Spain is Sevilla vs Real Madrid. Without Ramos, Sevilla look weak which only means a close victory for Madrid more likely. Villarreal travels to A. Madrid looking to close the gap at the top, but it would not be easy as A. Madrid is strong at home. Valencia with Koeman in charge travel to Mallorca where they might just pick up a point. Easy win should await Espanyol and Barcelona this week.

Best Bet: Barcelona and Espanyol to win. Small bet on Real Madrid victory.

Italian Serie A

Lazio 1-2 Fiorentina
AC Milan 3-1 Torino
Cagliari 1-2 Sampdoria
Catania 1-1 Atalanta
Empoli 0-2 Roma
Genoa 1-2 Palermo
Livorno 1-2 Udinese
Napoli 2-1 Reggina
Parma 2-1 Siena
Juventus 2-1 Inter Milan

Match Highlight: Another top meeting this week between Juventus and Inter. A very close encounter that could swing either way, but with home advantage, a slight edge for Juventus to nick it. As for AC Milan, hopefully they can follow up their mid week performance with another victory at home. Roma should win away at Empoli while Fiorentina may have a close match with Lazio.

Best Bet: Roma to win by 2 goals. A small bet for AC Milan and Juventus victory

Midweek Action in Europe

This would be a busy week in Europe with Carling Cup in England, Spainish La Liga and Serie A action.

All this are building for the big clash in the EPL between Man Utd and Arsenal this sunday.

Round up of the weekend action. Most of the big boys did their round with the exception of AC Milan, Inter Milan and Bayern. Overall it is a nice weekend of soccer action where the big surprise is 6-0 trashing of Man City by Chelsea. Whom would see that coming?

Carling Cup

Bolton 1-2 Man City
Chelsea 4-0 Leicester City
Liverpool 2-0 Cardiff City
Luton Town 0-1 Everton
Portsmouth 1-2 Blackburn
Sheff Utd 1-3 Arsenal
Tottenham 2-0 Blackpool

Tottenham should see off blackpool with speed to spare and giving Ramos his 1st win. But for Bolton, they are up against Man City who should be wanting to clear away the 6-0 trashing by Chelsea in the weekend.

As for Portsmouth and Blackburn, both are on a good run of form. Hence should be close one with Blackburn maybe nicking this one.

Would Arsenal with its youngsters to defeat Sheff United? Very likely as they are all fighting for a first XI position.

With the visit of Cardiff, liverpool has a chance to rebuild their confidence against weaker opposition though the return of Fowler to his old hunting round would be interesting.

Chelsea should dismanthle Leicester with gas to spare. While Luton may prove a stiff test for Everton's small squad, my only major concern for an upset is here as Luton won 5 of 7 home games in League 1 so far and Everton are not good travellers.

Best Bet: Chelsea to win by a 3-0 margin.

Spanish La Liga

Almeria 1-2 Real Zaragoza
Atletico Madrid 2-1 Sevilla
Deportivo La Coruna 0-1 Mallorca
Espanyol 2-0 Murcia
Getafe 1-1 Atheltic Bilbao
Real Betis 2-2 Osasuna
Recreativo Huelva 1-2 Racing Santander
Valencia 1-2 Real Madrid
Villarreal 2-0 Levante

Italian Serie A

Atalanta 1-1 Cagliari
Fiorentina 2-1 Napoli
Inter-Milan 2-0 Genoa
Juventus 2-1 Empoli
Palermo 1-1 Parma
Reggina 2-2 Livorno
Roma 1-0 Lazio
Sampdoria 1-2 AC Milan
Siena 1-2 Catania
Udinese 2-1 Torino

Back to the world of football action with some news now.

1. First up is the new gaffer at Spurs, Mr Ramos is looking at bringing the glory days to Spurs with his style of attacking football. First up would the carling clash vs Blackpool later tonight which should be easy for Ramos to nick his victory here.

2. To France, where Cisse came to rescue of Marseille in the France Cup with his goal to take the game into extra time vs Metz where Marseille prevail on penalties to set up a last eight meeting with Auxerre.

3. Also in Carling Cup action last night was West Ham with 2 late goals against Coventry City to secure their passage into the next round.

Major Leagues Predictions

It is the time of time again for my major leagues Predictions. Sorry about the no updates of my predictions for the CL league as was very busy with my other projects. Now for my predictions this week.

English Premiership

Birmingham 1-2 Wigan
Chelsea 1-1 Man City
Man Utd 2-0 Middlesbrough
Reading 1-2 Newcastle
Sunderland 1-1 Fulham
Portsmouth 2-1 West Ham
Bolton 0-1 Aston Villa
Derby 0-2 Everton
Tottenham 1-2 Blackburn
Liverpool 2-1 Arsenal

Big Matches: Chelsea vs Man City and Liverpool vs Arsenal are the big matches this week. One can add Tottenham in with Jol out and maybe his team might steal a win, but against blackburn a bit tough.

Best Bet: Man Utd and Everton to win by 2 clear goals. Small money on a man city or liverpool win.

Bundesliga

Eintracht Frankfurt 1-1 Hannover
Arminia Bielfeld 2-1 Energie Cottbus
Hansa Rostock 1-1 Karlsruhe
Hertha Berlin 2-1 Vfl Bochum
Schalke 2-3 Werder Bremen
VfB Stuttgart 1-2 Bayern Leverkusen
VfL Wolfsburg 1-2 Nurnberg
Borussia Dortmund 0-2 Bayern Munich
MSV Duisburg 1-2 Hamburg

Big Matches: Schalke vs Bremen, Stuttgart vs Leverkusen and Dortmund vs Munich. All may end in draws, but would be taking Munich to win.

Best Bet: Take Bremen and Munich to win by the odd goal.

Spanish La Liga

Athletic Bilbao 2-1 Real Betis
Barcelona 3-0 Almeria
Sevilla 1-1 Valencia
Levante 1-2 Athletic Madrid
Mallorca 2-1 Espanyol
Murcia 1-1 Recreativo Huelva
Osasuna 2-1 Valladolid
Racing Santander 1-2 Getafe
Real Madrid 2-1 Deportivo
Real Zaragoza 1-2 Villarreal

Big Match: Pick of the week would be the clash between Sevilla vs Valencia. Question here would be whether Ramos, Sevilla's coach, would be still around for this one?

Best Bet: Barcelona to win by 2, Madrid and Villarrel to win by a odd goal.

Serie A

Torino 2-1 Cagliari
Napoli 1-2 Juventus
AC Milan 1-0 Roma
Catnia Calcio 1-2 Sampdoria
Empoli 2-1 Atalanta
Lazio 2-1 Udineses
Palermo 1-2 Inter Milan
Parma 2-1 Livorno
Siena 1-1 Reggina
Genoa 1-2 Fiorentina

Big Match: AC Milan vs Roma is the cream of this weekend in Serie A. Would AC Milan finally "turn a corner" or would be it a 8 goal thriller?

Best Bet: Take Juventus, Inter and Fiorentina to win by one goal.

Enough of the boring stuff, now for some sporting news around the globe.

1. Cheers for Spur as Sevilla's coach Ramos have resigned in preparation for the Spurs Job. So the rumors are true; but a Spanish speaking boss with little english?? Can it work? Only time would tell on this one.

2. More bad news for the Reds as Pennant would be out for around 10 weeks after surgery on his right leg. Would there be a silver lining for the Reds at the weekend with a win over EPL leaders Arsenal?

3. Good News for the other Reds as Hargraves appear fit to make a return from injury for the Devils this weekend. How come the Devils are being the luckier reds?

4. Good News for AC Milan ahead for their clash with Roma is the injury of Totti for the Rome side. Would his absence allow Milan to seal a victory at home?

Predictions for UEFA Champions League

After a weekend of league action, our attention would be turned to Champions League action in midweek. And here are my predictions.

Champions League Predictions

Rangers 2-1 Barcelona
VfB Stuttgart 1-2 Lyon
Dynamo Kiev 1-1 Man Utd
Roma 1-0 Sporting Lisbon
CSKA Moscow 1-2 Inter Milan
PSV Eindhoven 2-1 Fenerbahce
Arsenal 3-1 Slavia Prague
Sevilla 3-1 Steaua Bucuresti
Beskitas 0-1 Liverpool
Marseille 1-0 Porto
Chelsea 1-1 Schalke
Rosenborg 1-2 Valencia
Real Madrid 2-0 Olympiakos
Werder Bremen 2-2 Lazio
AC Milan 2-0 Shakhtar Donetsk
Benfica 1-1 Celtic

Notes: The English Big four are looking to continue their good Champions League form to update except for Liverpool which must buck up if not, it would be facing elimination soon. As for Rangers, a visit by injured Barcelona may be a good time to nick a point or even a victory after a comprehensive 3-0 old firm victory. As for Celtic, travelling to Benfica where a point would be crucial. Real Madrid and Barcelona would be looking for a good result after league losses. AC Milan have to turn their season around as their form is on a roller coaster while it should be a breeze for Inter Milan. Lazio would face a tough trip to Bremen.

Top Bets: Take Arsenal, Sevilla to win. Go small for a Rangers draw or a Kiev draw.

Major Leagues Predictions

After a week of Internationals, it is back to leagues for the players. And it is also back to work for me.

English Premership

Everton 1-2 Liverpool
Arsenal 3-1 Bolton
Blackburn 1-0 Reading
Fulham 2-1 Derby
Manchester City 2-1 Birmingham
Middlesbrough 1-2 Chelsea
Wigan 1-1 Portsmouth
Aston Villa 1-1 Manchester United
West Ham 2-2 Sunderland
Newscastle 2-1 Tottenham

Pick of the matches: would be the clash between Liverpool and Everton and Aston Villa vs Man united. A slip of either clubs would dent their title dreams.
Best Bet: Man City and Arsenal at home to win.

Bundesliga

Energie Cottbus 1-2 MSV Duisburg
Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 Borussia Dortmund
Hamburg 2-1 VfB Stuttgart
Hansa Rostock 1-2 Schalke
Nurnberg 1-1 Eintracht Frankfurt
VfL Bochum 0-3 Bayern Munich
Werder Bremen 2-0 Hertha Berlin
Hannover 1-1 VfL Wolfsburg
Karlsruhe 2-1 Arminia Bielefeld

Best Bet: Bayern Munich to win by 2 goals.

Spainish La Liga

Almeria 1-2 Osasuna
Atletico Madrid 2-1 Real Zaragoza
Deportivo 1-2 Valencia
Espanyol 1-2 Real Madrid
Getafe 2-1 Murcia
Levante 1-2 Sevilla
Real Betis 1-1 Racing Santander
Recreativo Huelva 1-1 Mallorca
Valladolid 1-2 Atheltic Bilbao
Villarreal 2-1 Barcelona

Pick of Match: Villarreal at home to Barcelona. A win for submariners is needed to get back into the hunt. Hence a upset may be on the cards.
Best Bet: Real Madrid to continue its winning ways.

Serie A

AC Milan 2-0 Empoli
Atalanta 1-1 Torino
Cagliari 1-1 Catania
Fiorentina 2-1 Siena
Juventus 2-0 Genoa
Livorno 1-1 Lazio
Reggina 0-2 Inter Milan
Roma 2-0 Napoli
Sampdoria 1-1 Parma
Udinese 1-2 Palermo

Best Bets: The big boys all should pick up 3 points this weekend. Take Inter and AC to win by 2 goals.

Enough of the boring matters. Now for some interesting news on the soccer site.

1. News out of England suggests that Paul Jewell would be taking over at Bolton, replacing Sammy Lee after a miserable start to the season by Bolton.

2. Former England boss Graham Taylor has came out to suggest that current England boss McClaren would be facing the sack if they fail to qualify for Euro 2008 after a 2-1 loss in Russia.

3. Current Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is tipped for further glory with a potential board position after his retirement at Arsenal by Peter Hill-Wood.

Predictions for Euro 2008 Midweek Actions

Hi Guys, It is predictions time again here at my blog. Euro 2008 actions heading our way midweek where some key games coming up. So Stayed tuned.

Euro 2008 Qualifiers

Azerbaijan 0-2 Serbia
Belgium 2-0 Armenia
Kazakhstan 0-2 Portugal
France 2-0 Lithuania
Georgia 1-2 Scotland
Ukraine 3-0 Faroe Islands
Bosnia 2-2 Norway
Malta 1-2 Moldova
Germany 1-1 Czech Republic
Ireland 2-1 Cyprus
San Marino 0-3 Wales
Macedonaia 2-1 Andorra
Russia 1-2 England
Denmark 2-0 Lativa
Liechtenstein 0-2 Iceland
Sweden 2-1 Norther Ireland
Albania 1-2 Bulgaria
Holland 1-0 Slovenia
Luxembourg 0-2 Romania

Some other Predictions of interest:

Olympics Qualifiers

DPR Korea 1-1 Iraq
Syria 0-1 Korea
Bahrain 1-1 Uzbekistan
Lebannon 1-2 Australia
Qatar 0-1 Japan
Saudia Arabia 2-0 Vietnam

Up now are some news regarding games for midweek euro actions

1. First is German No.1 Lehman is to miss the Germany's match with Czech Republic through suspension while also trying to get his No.1 place back with his club Arsenal.

2. His German team mate Klose is hoping to get back to action for Munich's match with Bochum this weekend.

3. As for England, it is bad news for McClaren who would be without Ashley Cole for the crucial away game to Russia mid week. How much an impact may Cole's absence be on wednesday remains to be seen? Only interesting issue is who would McClaren plays there?

4. As for Olymapic Qualifiers 2008, Ghana has taken a great stride towards it with a 3-1 victory over South Africa. With a win in November vs Nigeria, Ghana would have a five points lead in Group A; making it likely that they would qualify.

5. Back to the game vs Russia midweek, England defender Rio Ferdinand is sure that England would not be affected by playing on an artifical pitch. THis is a game where anything but a positive results would not do for England.

Euro 2008 Qualifiers Predictions

Away from the major leagues, we would come to the EURO 2008 Qualifiers again with some crucial fixures coming up for teams.

Euro 2008 Predictions

Armenia 0-2 Serbia
Azerbaijan 0-3 Portugal
Belgium 1-2 Finland
Poland 2-0 Kazakhstan
Faroe Islands 0-3 France
Italy 2-1 Georgia
Scotland 1-0 Ukraine
Greece 1-0 Bosnia
Hungry 3-0 Malta
Molodva 0-2 Turkey
Cyprus 0-2 Wales
Ireland 1-2 Germany
Slovakia 2-0 San Mrino
Croatia 1-1 Israel
England 2-0 Estonia
Denmark 1-2 Spain
Iceland 1-1 Lativa
Liechtenstein 0-3 Sweden
Belarus 2-0 Luxembourg
Romania 0-1 Holland
Slovenia 1-0 Albania

Friendly

Switzerland 1-1 Austria
Ghana 2-0 Jamaica
Mexico 2-1 Nigeria

Matches of Interest

The matches of interest this weekend are the following:

- In Group A, a must win for Portugal at Azerbaijan to keep their qualifications hope alive while the Fins have a difficult fixure away to the Belgium and Poland should pick up 3 points at home with a victory.

- All Group B matches as the top three of Scotland, France and Italy are separated by just 2 points. Hence a win or loss can go a long way to deciding the top two.

- A win for Greece over Bosina in Group C would open its lead at the top while Turkey must win at Moldova to remain in the hunt.

- Ah, Ireland must win at home against Germany in Group D to stand a chance of qualifying while a win for Germans would all but ensure their qualification.

- In Group E, England must win at home vs Estonia and hope that Croatia drops points vs Israel.

- Another tight group situation in Group F where Spain must come up with a win at Denmark to maintain pressure on Sweden which is expected to roll over Liechtenstein.

- In the final group G, a win for either Romania or Holland would decide the group winner while opening the door for Bulgaria with a outside chance.

And now for some soccer news around the globe.

1. First up is the release of the short list for the 2007 FIFA Player of the Year Award. Italians head up the list with 5 names; however it is the names of Kaka and Cristano Ronaldo that are hot favorites this year.

2. Next with England Micah Richards committing his future to Manchester City; thus crushing rumors of a move to London Giants Arsenal. But one can never confirm such things until the end.

3. Again in England, ex-Ajax coach Teh Cate looked poised to join Chelsea in the next 24 hours; thus ending speculation over his move to assist Avim Grant.

4. Again rumors of Hiddincks moving to take over Chelsea has been crushed with his signing of a 2 year extension with Russia national team to 2010. He is quoted saying that he had a dream to fulfil with the Russians.

5. In another country vs club debate, Michael Owen is looking to clear the air on his return to the english national side just days after his injury. While Gareth Barry is worried about his place in side with the return of Lampard.

Predictions for Major Leagues

It is time for the predictions for major leagues games this weekend . Hopefully I can get out of my run of bad predictions and score some major winners....

English Premiership

Man Utd 2-0 Wigan
Aston Villa 2-1 West Ham
Arsenal 3-0 Sunderland
Reading 1-0 Derby
Blackburn 2-1 Birmingham City
Bolton 1-1 Chelsea
Liverpool 2-1 Tottenham
Man City 1-0 Middlesbrough
Newcastle 2-1 Everton
Fulham 2-1 Portsmouth

La Liga

Athletic Bilbao 2-1 Almeria
Barcelona 1-1 Atletico Madrid
Seville 2-1 Deportivo
Mallorca 1-0 Getafe
Murcia 1-1 Real Betis
Osasuna 0-2 Villarreal
Racing Santander 1-0 Valladolid
Real Madrid 3-1 Recreativo Huelva
Real Zaragoza 2-0 Levante
Valencia 1-0 Espanyol

Serie A

Atalanta 1-1 Udinese
Inter Milan 2-1 Napoli
Catania 1-1 Livorno
Fiorentina 1-2 Juventus
Genoa 1-1 Cagliari
Palermo 2-1 Reggina
Parma 0-1 Roma
Siena 2-1 Empoli
Torino 1-1 Sampdoria
Lazio 1-2 AC Milan

Bundesliga

Borussia Dortmund 2-1 VfL Bochum
Arminia Bielefeld 1-1 Hamburger SV
Hertha Berlin 3-0 Energie Cottbus
MSV Duisburg 1-2 Werder Bremen
Schalke 2-0 Karlsruher SC
VfB Stuttgart 2-1 Hannover 96
VfL Wolfsburg 2-1 Hansa Rostock
Bayern München 3-1 FC Nürnberg
Eintracht Frankfurt 1-2 Bayer Leverkusen

Just some news bits with regards to Bundesliga

1. Karlsruher is looking to consolidate their position in the Bundesliga with another good preformance in the game vs unbeaten Schalke. A host of games coming up tomorrow morning with Arminia Bielefeld looking to put their 8-1 trashing by Bremen aside while Bremen looking to bounce back from UEFA champions league mid week loss.

UEFA Champions League Predictions

It is mid week action again for the Champions League with some interesting fixtures especially the one of Man Utd vs Roma.

No one would forget the lop sided 7-1 victory of Man Utd over Roma last season. Would Roma leave Old trafford with a different result this time around?

Another interesting match up would be Chelsea travelling to Valencia for a rematch of last season quarter final. Would Valencia manage a win over the Blue Blues?

Here are my predictions then

Lyon 2-1 Rangers
Stuttgart 1-2 Barcelona
Dynamo Kiev 2-1 Sporting Lisbon
Manchester United 1-1 Roma
CSKA Moscow 1-1 Fenerbahce
Inter Milan 2-0 PSV Eindhoven
Sevilla 2-1 Sparta Prague
Steaua Bucuresti 0-2 Arsenal
Besiktas 1-1 Porto
Liverpool 2-1 Marseille
Rosenborg 1-2 Schalke
Valencia 2-1 Chelsea
Lazio 1-3 Real Madrid
Werder Bremen 2-1 Olympiakos
Benfica 2-1 Shakhtar Donetsk
Celtic 1-2 AC Milan

Some soccer news around the world

1. The return of Ronaldinho for the mid week match vs Stuttgart would means that Barcelona would have a edge in this game. Barcelona should go into this match confident of victory after an impressive 4-1 victory over Levante on Saturday.

2. The US women football did manage a third place in the world cup after defeating Norway 4-1. At least some good news for the scandal hit US team.

3. Here below is the top scorer list for the just concluded Women World Cup with Brazilian Marta da Silva bagging the golden boot.

4. Here is for those who miss Platini comments on money in the modern game.

Predictions for Major Leagues

It is time for the predictions for major leagues games this weekend

English Premiership

Birmingham 0-2 Man Utd
Chelsea 2-1 Fulham
Derby 1-2 Bolton
Man City 1-1 Newcastle
Portsmouth 2-0 Reading
Sunderland 0-1 Blackburn
West Ham 1-3 Arsenal
Wigan 0-2 Liverpool
Everton 2-1 Middlesbrough
Tottenham 1-1 Aston Villa

La Liga

Zaragoza 1-2 Seville
Levante 1-3 Barcelona
Atlético Madrid 3-1 Osasuna
Espanyol 1-1 Deportivo
Recreativo Huelva 0-2 Valencia
Betis 1-2 Mallorca
Valladolid 2-1 Murcia
Almeria 1-2 Racing Santander
Villarreal 2-0 Athletic Bilbao
Getafe 1-2 Real Madrid

Serie A

Cagliari 2-1 Siena
Empoli 0-2 Palermo
Livorno 1-2 Fiorentina
Milan 3-0 Catania
Napoli 1-0 Genoa
Reggina 1-2 Lazio
Roma 1-1 Inter
Sampdoria 1-2 Atalanta
Torino 1-3 Juventus
Udinese 1-1 Parma

Bundesliga

Werder Bremen 1-2 Arminia Bielefeld
Bayer Leverkusen 1-2 Bayern München
Hamburger SV 1-0 VfL Wolfsburg
VfL Bochum 2-1 1. FC Nürnberg
Karlsruher SC 1-2 Borussia Dortmund
Hansa Rostock 0-2 VfB Stuttgart
Hannover 96 2-1 MSV Duisburg
Energie Cottbus 1-1 Eintracht Frankfurt

With my weekend predictions done, on monday I would be posting my Champions League Predictions; Hence stay tune for them.

And now for Some soccer or Football news around the world

1. There is a new man in charge at Cetlic with Former British Minister John Reid taking over the chairman position from Brian Quinn

2. A 1-0 win by Schalke this morning over Hertha Berlin temporarily moves them to 2nd Position in the Bundesliga; maintaining their unbeaten record so far in the season.