The curtain for English Premier League 2007-08 season is going to be lifted this Saturday (11 August 2007). We are going to give a lot of coverage about EPL and La Liga in this blog. So, come back frequently here and enjoy our writings.
EPL 2007-08 is going to be an entertaining season- that is the wish of many fans. Manchester United is the current champion and they would love to keep their title intact. For doing it, they have spent freely in the summer transfer window. Chelsea is the runners up and they want to go back to their supremacy in Premiership. Chelsea did not spend a lot of money but they already have a lot of world class players and in the last 4 seasons, Chelsea had the best record in Premier league. Liverpool finished third in the last season and this time they want to improve their ranking the league table. Arsenal could only manage fourth position in the last season and this time, they have some real struggling to do.
In the opening day, 7 matches are going to take place. Then on Sunday (12 August 2007), another 3 matches will be held. I am talking briefly about all the matches here.
Aston Villa vs Liverpool
It will be an interesting match. Aston Villa will be without their goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen who is injured. That may put them under pressure. Aston Villa will have home advantage and would love to get all 3 points from this match. On the other hand, Liverpool is eager to get success this time in Premier League. I think many of us have forgotten when was the last time that Liverpool won Premier League title.
Bolton vs Newcastle
This is a tricky fixture for Newcastle United. Bolton finished 7th in the last season and this time they want to do better. Nicolas Anelka and Gary speed may appear to be danger men for Newcastle. Newcastle finished 13th position last year. They have some good signings this season including Mark Viduka, Jose Enrique and Alan Smith. I guess that it will be an attacking game for the crowd and the viewers.
Derby vs Portsmouth
Derby is a new comer in Premier League this season. They could not spend enough money to buy new players and that may prove to be a difficult thing for the club. They have players who are good for Championship but not good enough for Premier League. On the other hand, Portsmouth finished strongly in the last season in 9th position. So, Portsmouth would have to love all 3 points from the match.
Everton vs Wigan
This should be an easy game for Everton. Everton finished 6th position last season and they could keep their squad largely intact. Wigan will have to aim to have better than last season’s 17th rank. Wigan spent more than 5 million pound to buy Jason Koumas and let us see how he plays in the match.
Middlesbrough vs Blackburn
Middlesbrough has spent quite a good amount of money to get Jonathan Woodgate from Real Madrid. Middlesbrough finished 12th last season while Blackburn was just 2 places ahead of them. This time, Blackburn fans want their team to play in Europe next season. So, it is important that Blackburn can win the match.
Sunderland vs Tottenham
Tottenham Hotspur has spent some decent amount of money with the hope of having glory this season. May be, this will become their season but they have to win matches and they have to win away matches too. So, the opening match against new comer Sunderland would be an important test for them. If they can win the match convincingly then their fans will be delighted.
West Ham vs Man City
This season, West Ham manager had some good money in hand to spend and he signed some new players. Last season, West Ham had disappointing condition and finished 15th. This season, they want to be in the top 8 at least. On the other hand, Manchester City is not an easy opponent.
Super Sunday (12 August) Matches
Arsenal vs Fulham
I don’t need to remind you that in this season, Arsenal will be without Henry as Henry has left the club. Barcelona has paid more than 16 million pounds for Henry. Some feel that Eduardo da Silva can be the key player for Arsenal this season. I have doubt if he can fill the gap of Henry. So, I am eager to see the first match of Eduardo da Silva. Fulham should not be a tough team to beat at home.
Chelsea vs Birmingham
This should be a piece of cake for Chelsea. Birmingham is a new team in Premiership this season. The only thing that Chelsea needs to be worried is a long list of injured players. We have seen how injury made Chelsea suffer in FA Community Shield 2007 match against Manchester United.
Man Utd vs Reading
Reading should not pose too much problem for Manchester United. This should be an easy match to win for Man Utd. However, they should not take Reading too lightly.
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