English Premier League Weekend Preview
This weekend in the EPL doesn't strike most as special. With perhaps the biggest match up being Everton vs. Aston Villa. However don't let the lack of big match ups fool you. This year has been the most competitive i can remember in the Prem. With only 10 points separating 20th from 7th there are sure to be some very good matches to keep a close eye on.
First and foremost is Everton vs. Aston Villa. The showdown of the American keepers! Everton has been stricken with injuries as of late and a struggling Aston Villa will look to take advantage of that. This is a huge match for Aston Villa as there are some doubts beginning to surface pertaining to Houllier's job. It will also be intriguing to see if Michael Bradley sees any action. He has only managed to feature in one match since his move from Borussia Mönchengladbach. I personally still find it surprising that he still managed to play 90 mins in both of USA's friendly's this past week (Nepotism?? I think so...). Look for an under achieving Aston Villa to stretch the play with the likes of Young, Downing, and the surprising Albrighton. Houllier will most likely stick to a 4-3-3 with Pires, Makoun, and Petrov in the midfield. It does not look good for Bradley for a start this weekend although i would love to see him get some good time against a quality opponent such as Everton. Everton are facing an injury crisis with Saha, Arteta, and Fellani all sidelined. The match could turn out to be a thriller so tune into Fox Soccer Saturday at 10am.
The next match on my list and also on Fox Soccer is Arsenal vs. Blackburn. Jermaine Jones looks to feature once again as his side takes on a stern test against Arsenal. Wenger will look to steer his squad in the right direction and try to get Arsenal's title hopes back online. With Van Persie back in the side things are looking up for the gunners. However if there is one thing we have learned this year is that there is not such thing as an easy win.
As for the other match ups in the EPL Man City vs. Sunderland looks to be a good one especially considering Sunderland's current form. Perhaps Balotelli might put on a pinnie backwards again?!?
Stay tuned for a weekend wrap up and also an American Abroad wrap up.
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