Sunday, 25 January 2009

The dynamic 2008\2009 season


Only a month ago it seemed like this season will see either Liverpool or Chelsea crowned as League Champions. Now, with 22 matches gone, it seems that once again Man Utd will be the champions, with 5-10 points separating them and the runner-ups.
The same goes with Hull City, who had won only once in their last ten matches. This comes as a total contradiction to their brilliant start of the season.
And it keeps going! Portsmouth made a couple of good signings in the summer, with Peter Crouch and Jermaine Defoe. 3 months later and Defoe plays for Tottenham and Pompey are hovering 3 over the foot of the table. West Brom and West Ham are on a good spell while Newcastle and Tottenham remain unpredictable. Yep, 2008/2009 season is very dynamic.
Nevertheless, BetUknow members manage to overcome these setbacks and keep on producing accurate predictions. The wise thing to do, then, is to stay tuned!

Thursday, 1 January 2009

The Premier League teams in the FA Cup 3rd round


The FA Cup is one of the few ways for a team which season is going quite poorly, to enjoy some unforgettable joyous moments, not to mention making a mediocre season – a successful one. For underachievers such as Tottenham, Blackburn and Sunderland, the FA Cup is the best remedy, and who knows? They might take a good cup run and make it a stepping stone towards improved league performances.
Using my gut feeling and BetUknow top predictor's predictions I will try to concentrate on two possible surprises:

1. Sheffield Wednesday v Fulham: Roy Hodgeson managed to turn Fulham’s fortunes and after avoiding relegation, The Cottagers are performing quite well this season, finding themselves high in the table. This makes them clear favourites for this one, but… Hmm… being a favourite is unknown turf for them. While they will have to come out and attack, Wednesday will try to hold the lines and sting with a couple of counter attacks. I won’t be surprised if this will happen.

2. West Ham United v Barnsley: Last season saw Barnsley managing their way to the semi finals, after a string of shocking wins against both Liverpool and Chelsea. Well, I'm not saying they can repeat this amazing run, but a draw at Upton Park does not seem to be farfetched.