Sunday, 27 February
In West Hams last two games they showed the sort of character Avram Grant will be hoping for more of if they are to get themselves out of the relegation zone. The emergence of both Ba and Obinna as potential goal scorers, added to the threat of Cole and the industry of Parker give them an edge over fellow strugglers. Liverpool however have proved that they are a somewhat rejuvenated side under Kenny Daglish and the goal scoring form of Raul Meireles has been fantastic. Rumours that Andy Carroll will make his debut are perhaps premature but even without him Liverpool should at least get a draw in London
Mark Hughes brings his Fulham side to the City of Manchester Stadium eager to avoid the kind of humiliation visited upon them by Tevez and co. in November. Off the back of a draw and a good display he will be pretty confident of putting up a good show in this fixture, Fulham are a well organised outfit with Clint Dempsey in excellent form. City will hope Edin Dzeko’s two goals in the Europa league mid-week will help kick start his involvement in their forlorn title charge. With Chelsea hot on their heels, this is a fixture City need to win.
Monday, 28 February
Stoke like to kick, West Brom like to play, both sides will try to inflict their game on the other and this game could either be fantastic or dismal. The Baggies need it more, but Stoke are the better team. Draw?
Tuesday, 1 March
A vital fixture in the race for the title, one in which Chelsea will look to reimpose themselves on the leaders and put their names back into contention for at least an automatic Champions League spot. Despite the hype and the money, the Blues in-form forward is Anelka and he needs to start, possible with Torres and Drogba on the bench. United will be more cautious with Rooney possibly the lone forward and a packed midfield. With United in stop-start form and Chelsea hungry they should win this.
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