Breakwood Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 I figured this would be a good way to have some discussion surrounding the 2005/6 EPL campaign. The first round gets underway Saturday with two matches on Sunday.First Round Preview from Skysports.comEverton v Man UnitedEverton were the only team to prevent United from scoring in the league last season. United have won all 12 games in which Wayne Rooney has scored for them in all competitions.Aston Villa v BoltonVilla conceded two-thirds of their goals in 2004-05 in the first half of matches - the highest proportion in the top flight. It is more than seven years since Bolton won a league match at Villa Park.Fulham v BirminghamFulham have scored in their last nine consecutive Premiership appearances. Mikael Forssell has scored three goals in three appearances against Fulham.Man City v West BromThe City of Manchester Stadium saw just 38 Premiership goals scored in 2004-05 - the lowest number at any ground. City are the only team West Brom have defeated twice in Premiership history.Portsmouth v TottenhamPompey have kept only one clean sheet in their last 19 Premiership fixtures. Spurs have won their opening day game in only one of the last eight seasons.Sunderland v CharltonThe Black Cats have lost their last 15 matches in the top flight - a Premiership record. Charlton have scored at least twice in all three of their Premiership visits to play Sunderland.West Ham v BlackburnThe Hammers have scored two goals in each of their last seven meetings with Blackburn at Upton Park. Rovers kept eight clean sheets in their last 12 Premiership fixtures.Middlesbrough v LiverpoolBoro have scored more than one goal in a game in only three of 18 Premiership fixtures in 2005. Liverpool have failed to score in their last three visits and five of the last six trips to Teesside.Sunday:Arsenal v Newcastle The Gunners have won their last four opening day fixtures. The Magpies have failed to win any of their last seven meetings with Arsenal.Wigan v ChelseaWigan have met Chelsea in four matches, all in cup competitions, winning two, drawing one and losing one. Petr Cech saved 83 percent of the shots on target he faced last season - the best rate in The Premiership Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphabet Man Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 My Tips in BoldEverton v Man UnitedAston Villa v BoltonFulham v BirminghamMan City v West BromPortsmouth v TottenhamSunderland v CharltonWest Ham v BlackburnMiddlesbrough v LiverpoolArsenal v Newcastle Wigan v ChelseaSmokey for 05-06: Birmingham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwertman Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 Man U looked really good today,and ya gotta give Rooney his props.And the Hammers 3-1 over Rovers..impressiveFor some reason i find myself wanting to see Wigan lay a 4-0 beating on Chelski tomorrow,but what are the odds of that lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
officeglenn Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 For some reason i find myself wanting to see Wigan lay a 4-0 beating on Chelski tomorrow,but what are the odds of that lol That would really throw things out of whack in my EPL fantasy league ... but hey, I like unpredictability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breakwood Posted August 15, 2005 Author Share Posted August 15, 2005 Everton 0 - 2 Manchester U.Aston Villa 2 - 2 Bolton W.Fulham 0 - 0 Birmingham C.Manchester C. 0 - 0 West Bromwich A.Portsmouth 0 - 2 Tottenham H.Sunderland 1 - 3 Charlton AthleticWest Ham U. 3 - 1 Blackburn R.Middlesbrough 0 - 0 LiverpoolArsenal 2 - 0 Newcastle U.Wigan Athletic 0 - 1 ChelseaHow about Wigan, they played well enough to deserve at least a draw but Crespo scored in the 90th minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwertman Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 How about Wigan, they played well enough to deserve at least a draw but Crespo scored in the 90th minute. I was so screaming for Wigan,i freaked my son out lol...and we were watching Chelsea TVs coverage of it too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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