20 Sep 2009: Everton vs Blackburn

Game: EVERTON vs BLACKBURN
Type: ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE
Date: 20 Sep, 2009

PREVIEW
Everton's midweek 4-0 thumping of AEK Athens in the Europa Cup match will provide them with extra motivation to face Blackburn in this weekend's EPL league match. Sitting precariously at second to last, Everton knows that nothing but a win will do for them if they don't want to remain rooted at the bottom three. Signs are promising despite their position as they have won 3 out of 4 at home, with their only blemish coming against the rampant Arsenal on opening day.

Blackburn comes off a 3 match unbeaten run, and will provide stiff competition to Everton's hopes of climbing out of their current position. With tough matches to follow after today's match, the visitors will be looking to get at least a point here. They have reasons to be confident as head-to-head results point in their favour at Goodison Park.

THE PICK
Despite the visitor's better head-to-head record, EVERTON's home form must not be overlooked. The host should edge this tie comfortably to move the the table.

12 Sep 2009: Blackburn vs Wolverhampton

Game: BLACKBURN vs WOLVERHAMPTON
Type: ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE
Date: 12 Sep, 2009

PREVIEW
Blackburn squares off with 13th placed Wolves as the host seeks to wriggle their way out of the basement of the league. Without a win in their last 3 league games, the home team will be looking to break the duck against Wolves. At home, Blackburn has yet to score in their last 2 and will surely hope that they find the target this time.

Despite Wolves' loftier position compared to Blackburn, they are similarly struggling up front to convert their chances. In their last 5 matches played - including Cup games - they have managed to score only 2 goals. Pretty dismal for a team that were one of the highest scorers when they got promoted.

THE PICK
Despite their dismal start, BLACKBURN have shown some gritty performance to warrant a win sooner of later. They have a good head-to-head record against Wolves, and i would expect them to edge this tie to notch their first win of the season.