TFF chit chat 15th and 16th December
Posted: 14 Dec 2018, 11:19
SATURDAY 15TH DECEMBER
Man City 12:30 Everton
Saturday’s early fixture sees 2nd placed Manchester City hosting Everton at the Ethiad. Everton fought back to draw in their last game with Richarlison on the scoresheet and Siggy missing a penalty. The Aguero hokey-cokey continues again this season. Sane scored a brace in midweek.
Crystal Palace 15:00 Leicester
The first of the 3pm matches has Leicester travelling to Selhurst Park to take on Crystal Palace. Palace are still hovering close to the relegation zone and are without the suspended Zaha. Leicester are hoping Vardy will be back for this weekend but Maddison has rediscovered some form.
Huddersfield 15:00 Newcastle
Uddersfield are still in the bottom three but it's games like this that they will be targeting to win. Newcastle are only 3 points ahead of their opponents and could easily be dragged into a relegation scrap. No real stand-out players in either team.
Tottenham 15:00 Burnley
Spurs are on their way to Wembley (again), this time against a Burnley team who actually won a game last time out. Harry will be looking to blow the Clarets doors off today but Tottenham had a hard fought draw in midweek, could lethargy play a part today?
Watford 15:00 Cardiff
The Hornet's roller-coaster may be on an upward spiral again after last weekend's draw away to Everton. Cardiff are up to the heady heights of 14th after picking up a couple of good results recently, though there is a bit of a gap opening up between 14th and 13th place.
Wolves 15:00 Bournemouth
Wolverhampton Wanderers versus AFC Bournemouth next. Wolves have been a bit of a surprise package this season and are now just inside the top ten. The Cherries are only a point above them, even though they had a good start to the season. Is Wilson back fit?
Fulham 17:30 West Ham
Bruce and Tarby – a London derby! Saturday's late match sees a clash between two London clubs, Fullham are at the foot of the table whereas West Ham are sat comfortable in mid-table. No Arnautovic for this one, but Chicharito is in fine form for the Hammers. Andy Carroll anyone?
SUNDAY 16TH DECEMBER
Brighton 13:30 Chelsea
The first of Sunday's early matches has Chelsea travelling to the South Coast to take on Brighton. Chelsea are blowing a bit hot and cold this season and played without a recognised striker last weekend. Brighton have goals in them in the shape of Murray and one Andone.
Southampton 13:30 Arsenal
The second of Sunday's early matches has Arsenal travelling to the South Coast to take on Southampton. Arsenal are currently sat in the Europa League spot but could leap into the top four if results go their way. Southampton have David Hasselhoff in charge for this one.
Liverpool 16:00 Man Utd
Last, but by no means least, it's the weekend's big match, featuring top-of-the-shop Liverpool versus getting-cut-adrift- from-the-top-four Manchester United. How long will Jose last in the Old Trafford hot seat? A win here could really help his cause. Liverpool have a plethora of riches in their side.
Man City 12:30 Everton
Saturday’s early fixture sees 2nd placed Manchester City hosting Everton at the Ethiad. Everton fought back to draw in their last game with Richarlison on the scoresheet and Siggy missing a penalty. The Aguero hokey-cokey continues again this season. Sane scored a brace in midweek.
Crystal Palace 15:00 Leicester
The first of the 3pm matches has Leicester travelling to Selhurst Park to take on Crystal Palace. Palace are still hovering close to the relegation zone and are without the suspended Zaha. Leicester are hoping Vardy will be back for this weekend but Maddison has rediscovered some form.
Huddersfield 15:00 Newcastle
Uddersfield are still in the bottom three but it's games like this that they will be targeting to win. Newcastle are only 3 points ahead of their opponents and could easily be dragged into a relegation scrap. No real stand-out players in either team.
Tottenham 15:00 Burnley
Spurs are on their way to Wembley (again), this time against a Burnley team who actually won a game last time out. Harry will be looking to blow the Clarets doors off today but Tottenham had a hard fought draw in midweek, could lethargy play a part today?
Watford 15:00 Cardiff
The Hornet's roller-coaster may be on an upward spiral again after last weekend's draw away to Everton. Cardiff are up to the heady heights of 14th after picking up a couple of good results recently, though there is a bit of a gap opening up between 14th and 13th place.
Wolves 15:00 Bournemouth
Wolverhampton Wanderers versus AFC Bournemouth next. Wolves have been a bit of a surprise package this season and are now just inside the top ten. The Cherries are only a point above them, even though they had a good start to the season. Is Wilson back fit?
Fulham 17:30 West Ham
Bruce and Tarby – a London derby! Saturday's late match sees a clash between two London clubs, Fullham are at the foot of the table whereas West Ham are sat comfortable in mid-table. No Arnautovic for this one, but Chicharito is in fine form for the Hammers. Andy Carroll anyone?
SUNDAY 16TH DECEMBER
Brighton 13:30 Chelsea
The first of Sunday's early matches has Chelsea travelling to the South Coast to take on Brighton. Chelsea are blowing a bit hot and cold this season and played without a recognised striker last weekend. Brighton have goals in them in the shape of Murray and one Andone.
Southampton 13:30 Arsenal
The second of Sunday's early matches has Arsenal travelling to the South Coast to take on Southampton. Arsenal are currently sat in the Europa League spot but could leap into the top four if results go their way. Southampton have David Hasselhoff in charge for this one.
Liverpool 16:00 Man Utd
Last, but by no means least, it's the weekend's big match, featuring top-of-the-shop Liverpool versus getting-cut-adrift- from-the-top-four Manchester United. How long will Jose last in the Old Trafford hot seat? A win here could really help his cause. Liverpool have a plethora of riches in their side.
