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Aston Villa v Manchester City: Will McLeish aid Fergie's title hopes by beating City?

2012-02-12T00:05:00+00:00

Aston Villa haven't won at home in the league since Bonfire Night. Manchester City though have only won once on their travels since November 5. Will the Villains set off fireworks in the Premier League title race or will the visitors run riot against Alex McLeish's men? Our pundits have their say.

Wolves v West Brom: Can the Baggies send Wolves into the bottom three?

2012-02-12T00:05:00+00:00

Wolves gave their survival hopes a huge lift last weekend with a spirited win at QPR but that will mean nothing if they lose to Black Country rivals West Brom this afternoon. The Baggies have a decent record against their neighbours and have been more efficient on the road this season, but can Roy Hodgson's men claim the vital bragging rights and pile the pressure on Mick McCarthy's head? Our pundits have their say.

Is the Premier League really the best league in the world?

2012-02-12T00:05:00+00:00

Is the Premier League really the greatest league in the world? What about La Liga with the technical skills of Barcelona and Real Madrid or the Bundesliga with the ultra competitve nature that comes from German football? Jack Heaney believes this is clearly a debate with no concrete answer.

Spurs v Newcastle United: Can Redknapp forget England and beat the Toon?

2012-02-11T00:05:00+00:00

Spurs boss Harry Redknapp is a man in demand, with England fans pleading with him to take over from Fabio Capello. However, he has a job to do at Spurs and getting them back into the Champions League is his main priority. Newcastle's Alan Pardew also has them hopes and victory here would give everyone at St James' Park a huge boost, but can the visitors fly back up north with three points in the bank or will Spurs keep the pressure on the two Manchester sides at the top? Our pundits have their say.

Fulham v Stoke City: Can the Potters end their winless streak at the Cottage?

2012-02-11T00:05:00+00:00

Both Fulham and Stoke City lost last weekend and Martin Jol and Tony Pulis will be keen to get back to winning ways. But who will leave the Cottage this afternoon with the three points tucked in their back pocket? Our pundits have their say.

England: How long would it take for Redknapp to become a national villain?

2012-02-11T00:05:00+00:00

Spurs boss Harry Redknapp is the overwhelming favourite to become the next England manager but the English media is famous for building people up, only to bring them crashing back down to Earth with a bang. At the moment 'Arry can do no wrong, but how long would it take for him to become the whipping boy of the Press? Jack Heaney looks at the current circus surrounding Redknapp and the vacant England manager's job.

Swansea City v Norwich City: Can the Canaries rewrite history at the Liberty?

2012-02-10T10:26:17+00:00

It's been 50 years since Norwich last won in Swansea - their only success since the end of the Second World War - but can they rewrite the history books here? Given that Swansea have only lost at home to Manchester United this season it doesn't look likely, but Paul Lambert's men will give it a real shot. This should turn out to be a cracking game of football, but who will come out on top? Our pundits have their say.

Bolton Wanderers v Wigan Athletic: Can Bolton leave Wigan rooted at the bottom?

2012-02-10T10:05:44+00:00

Bolton Wanderers are the form side in the Premier League's bottom five, while Wigan go into the weekend searching for their first win in 10 outings. Owen Coyle's men can smell survival. Victory here will boost their hopes of remaining at the top table while all but eliminating Wigan from the top flight. But can the Wanderers get the job done or will Wigan throw the relegation issue wide open once again? Our pundits have their say.

Everton v Chelsea: Can Everton hit Chelsea's top four hopes?

2012-02-10T09:43:10+00:00

It's been four years since Chelsea last won at Goodison Park in the league but if Andre Villas-Boas is to seal their place in the top four this season then they can not afford to drop more points here. Chelsea have drawn their last three league outings while Everton have only won two league games in 2012. Who will be singing the Blues come the final whistle? Our pundits have their say.

Sunderland v Arsenal: Can the Gunners tame the Black Cats?

2012-02-10T00:05:00+00:00

Arsenal thrashed Blackburn 7-1 at home last weekend but this Saturday they take on the Premier League's in-form side Sunderland. The Gunners are desperate for a top four finish, but could the Black Cats deliver a huge blow to the visitor's European chances while giving their own hopes a huge lift? Our pundits have their say.

Manchester United v Liverpool: Can Fergie gain revenge for their FA Cup exit?

2012-02-10T00:05:00+00:00

Liverpool knocked their old foes Manchester United out of the FA Cup recently. This weekend Kenny Dalglish will be hoping to put a serious dent in United's title dreams. Likewise, the Red Devils will be hoping for revenge in the weekend's lunchtime kick off, but who will emerge victorious? Our pundits have their say.

Blackburn Rovers v QPR: Can Hughes deliver a hammer blow to Rovers' survival hopes?

2012-02-10T00:05:00+00:00

QPR haven't won on their travels since they put three past Stoke City in a five-goal thriller at the Britannia in November. This weekend they travel to Steve Kean's struggling Blackburn and Mark Hughes won't get a better chance of recording his first away win as QPR boss. However, Blackburn, who are just three points behind the Hoops, will fancy their chances of boosting their survival hopes as Hughes returns to Ewood Park. Who will come out on top? Our pundits have their say.

Shearer, Henry, Fowler, Cantona, Phillips or Le Tissier: Who are the two greatest strikers in Premier League history?

2012-02-09T04:00:00+00:00

From Arsenal's Thierry Henry to Newcastle's Alan Shearer, the top flight in England has seen the back of the net bulge on a regular basis thanks to some of the greatest strikers of our generation. The likes of Andy Cole, Les Ferdinand, Robbie Fowler, Kevin Phillips and Wayne Rooney have all terrorised Premier League defences, but who are the two greatest strikers to have graced the top flight over the past 20 years? We'd love to hear from you.

England: Who will replace Capello as England boss?

2012-02-09T00:05:00+00:00

Fabio Capello stunned the football world last night by walking out on England. Now the search is on for the next England boss. Tottenham's Harry Redknapp is the bookies' favourite but could Arsene Wenger, Jose Mourinho, Roy Hodgson or Martin O'Neill replace the Italian in the Wembley dugout? Colin Illingworth casts his eye over the main runners and riders for the vacant post.

FA Cup: Is Tottenham’s name on the trophy or can Arsenal end their trophy drought?

2012-02-08T06:00:00+00:00

While the FA Cup holders Manchester City and Premier League champions Manchester United have been knocked out of the world’s most-loved cup competition, Harry Redknapp’s Tottenham Hotspur have breezed through to the fifth round of the FA Cup, but is their name on the cup or will Arsenal end their trophy drought? Liverpool, Chelsea and Everton are also looking to end the season with some silverware at Wembley, but who will win the famous competition? Here is Colin Illingworth with all the latest betting odds.

Predict the Premier League: Norwich on top as Villa, Everton and Liverpool climb the table

2012-02-08T04:00:00+00:00

Wins for Arsenal, Manchester City and Newcastle were widely backed by our pundits this week but Manchester City's slip up in midweek against Everton cost many panelists points, even though City's record against the Toffees is awful. Colin Illingworth is here with the latest breakdown of scores.

Predict the Premier League: Norwich are up to second but Stoke are still the team to beat

2012-02-08T04:00:00+00:00

Wins for Arsenal, Manchester City and Newcastle United were widely backed by our illustrious panel of pundits this week, while success for Wolves, Sunderland and Swansea ended up costing some of our panelists crucial points. But how have those scores affected our Predict the Premier League table? Here's Colin Illingworth with the latest overall table.

Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Newcastle or Sunderland: Who will win the battle for fourth?

2012-02-08T04:00:00+00:00

The battle to qualify for the Champions League is really hotting up with Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Newcastle and even Sunderland having dreams of playing in the world's most elite club competition. Just 10 points seperate Chelsea in fourth and Sunderland in eighth and with 14 games left to play fourth place is anyone's. But who do you think will join Manchester City, Manchester United and Spurs in the top four?

Predict the Premier League: Squarefootball's Hugh Larkin finds top form

2012-02-08T04:00:00+00:00

Squarefootball writer has restored my faith in refering to this group as the Experts with his impressive return this week to top the weekly chart. His points haul has seen his soar up the table to within eight points of the top spot overall.

Predict the Premier League: Portsmouth bring the title race to life

2012-02-08T04:00:00+00:00

Portsmouth may be in the middle of another financial crisis but that hasn't stopped our Pompey Expert from Australia closing the gap on Blackpool's Phil Trow at the top. Middlesbrough still prop up the table but Leeds United are moving in the right direction, as is Squarefootball's very own Hugh Larkin.

Squarefootball's Team of the Week and Weekend Wonders - Week 24

2012-02-07T09:43:56+00:00

Manchester City kept their title hopes on track with a cool win over Fulham, while Arsenal cruised to three points against a battered and bruised Blackburn, but it was Manchester United’s heroic comeback at Chelsea which was the stand out game of the weekend. But who has made it into our Team of the Week? Colin Illingworth reveals all.

Outside the Box – Football on TV: Serious lessons to learn from Fashanu’s footballing family

2012-02-07T07:26:44+00:00

BBC3 manaaged something extraordinary last week, they aired a programme that was really thoughtful and intelligent. Amal Fashanu, daughter of Wimbledon legend John and niece of the country's only openly gay footballer Justin, asked why there was not one single gay player in the sport that has more than 5,000 professionals involved. Our TV critic Chris Pettitt believes it was a show that everyone should be proud of.

Sunderland: Could the Black Cats make a late bid for a Champions League place?

2012-02-07T04:00:00+00:00

Sunderland are the Premier League's form side over the past eight games but can they continue their transformation under Martin O'Neill to clinch a Champions League spot? With Chelsea, Arsenal, Newcastle and Liverpool all dropping points regularly and with a tricky weekend coming all for all of them, could the Black Cats sneak into the top four?

The England captaincy saga: Did the FA make the right decision? Who will take the armband?

2012-02-06T05:49:50+00:00

So John Terry has been stripped of the England captaincy, again, but were the FA right to take it from the Chelsea defender? Should Terry even go to the Euros? Who will Fabio now give the armband too? Covering these and all the major talking points concerning the national team it's Jack Heaney.

The View Outside The Premier League: Hughton's Birmingham Maintain Promotion Push

2012-02-06T05:29:21+00:00

Birmingham City are five points Southampton with a game in hand in the Championship. The two sides shared the spoils in a snow-hit fixture on Saturday, but can Chris Hughton manage to get the Blues promoted at the first time of asking? Elsewhere, West Ham opened up some clear distance at the top with victory over Millwall while Plymouth Argyle showed their battling qualities in League Two. With this and all of the weekend's main action in the Football League, it's Hugh Larkin.

Leeds United: Who will be the next manager at Elland Road?

2012-02-06T04:00:00+00:00

Lee Clark and Neil Warnock are the bookies' early favourites for the vacant position at Leeds United following Ken Bates' decision to axe Simon Grayson, but who do you want in the dugout at Ellan Road? Colin Illingworth looks at the main runners and riders in the race to become Leeds boss and gives his assessment on their chances of landing the job.

Liverpool v Spurs: Can Spurs dent Liverpool's Champions League hopes?

2012-02-06T04:00:00+00:00

Liverpool are unbeaten at Anfield this season but they only have four home wins to their name. Those dropped points against the likes of Norwich, Swansea and Stoke City could prove to be costly at the end of the season, but can they give their Champions League hopes a huge lift with victory over third-placed Spurs tonight? Redknapp's men are unbeaten against Liverpool in their last three clashes but can they make it four? Our pundits have their say.

Chelsea v Manchester United: Will Torres avenge his open goal hell against United?

2012-02-05T07:17:19+00:00

Chelsea got out of jail against Swansea City in midweek with a late equaliser, but they haven't lost at home to Manchester United for a decade. With the Red Devils desperate to keep up with the leaders Manchester City, Sir Alex Ferguson can ill-afford a slip up here, but Chelsea need the points to stay in the driving seat for a Champions League spot. With so much quality on show, who will come out on top? Our pundits have their say.

Newcastle United v Aston Villa: Can Villa avoid another Newcastle nightmare?

2012-02-05T04:00:00+00:00

Aston Villa haven't scored in their last three visits to St James' Park and it's been almost seven years since they last recorded a win there. Their last trip north ended with a 6-0 thrashing and with Newcastle chasing a Champions League spot this could be another bad day for the Villains. However, can they end that dreadful run this afternoon? Our pundits have their say.