BPL Team News & Predictions

We bring you the latest team news and preview for all eight crucial Barclays Premier League matches for Saturday.

Another exciting weekend of top flight football. Will Liverpool defeat Fulham and move to the top of the table? 

West Brom vs Stoke City

A game between two relegation candidates. 

Man-to-watch: James Beattie

Shebby: 2-1
PJ Roberts: 3-2
Jamie Reeves: 1-0
Steve McMahon: 1-0
Paul Masefield: 2-1

Hull vs Portsmouth

Will we see Peter Crouch repeating his England goalscoring celebrations at the KC Stadium?

Man-to-watch: Peter Crouch

Shebby: 1-1
PJ Roberts: 2-1
Jamie Reeves: 1-1
Steve McMahon: 1-1
Paul Masefield: 0-0 

Bolton vs Middlesbrough

One more defeat and it could be end of the road for Gareth Southgate.

Man-to-watch: Kevin Davies

Shebby: 1-0
PJ Roberts: 1-1
Jamie Reeves: 1-0
Steve McMahon: 2-0
Paul Masefield: 1-0 

Blackburn vs Tottenham

Sam Allardyce knows his team needs to start taking three points before it is too late.

Man-to-watch: Luka Modric

Shebby: 2-1
PJ Roberts: 1-1
Jamie Reeves: 1-1
Steve McMahon: 1-0
Paul Masefield: 2-1 

West Ham vs Sunderland

Ricky Sbragia and Gianfranco Zola go heads-up at Upton Park.

Man-to-watch: Steed Malbranque

Shebby: 1-0
PJ Roberts: 2-1
Jamie Reeves: 2-0
Steve McMahon: 1-1
Paul Masefield: 2-0 

Arsenal vs Manchester City

All eyes will be on Cesc Fabregas who makes his return to Arsene Wenger's side.

Man-to-watch: Andriy Arshavin

Shebby: 2-2
PJ Roberts: 2-0
Jamie Reeves: 2-0
Steve McMahon: 2-0
Paul Masefield: 3-0 

Newcastle vs Chelsea

Geordie hero Alan Shearer's debut as manager. Can he mastermind a eight-game undefeated run?

Man-to-watch: Obafemi Martins

Shebby: 1-1
PJ Roberts: 1-1
Jamie Reeves: 1-2
Steve McMahon: 1-3
Paul Masefield: 1-2 

Fulham vs Liverpool 

Will it be Fernando Torres or Steven Gerrard who will take Liverpool to the top of the table?

Man-to-watch: Steven Gerrard

Shebby: 0-2
PJ Roberts: 1-1
Jamie Reeves: 0-2
Steve McMahon: 1-2
Paul Masefield: 0-1