Last updated at 12:45, Saturday 22nd September 2012
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Premier League Bitesize


Henry Milward

After an eventful midweek, the Premier League is back. We've condensed all ten fixtures to bring you our bitesize verdicts and best bets. For further analysis, click through to read each individual preview...

Swansea v Everton (12:45)
Everton have the style to compete with the hosts and though the game may take time to burst into life after the sides' recent disappointments, Swansea's defensive absentees may prove costly.
Chelsea v Stoke
Stoke are winless in 11 away league outings and in the end their bite may not be enough to end that miserable away run, in the face of Chelsea's attacking flair.
Southampton v Aston Villa
With a week to recover from their London mauling, this is Southampton's best chance to pick up their first points since promotion against a young Aston Villa side which may be prone to inconsistency.
West Brom v Reading
While Reading possess useful attacking options they look flaky at the back, with the centre-half partnership of Kaspars Gorkss and Alex Pearce particularly dubious, and they may be in for more misery at the Hawthorns.
West Ham v Sunderland
Not since February have Sunderland tasted success on their travels and that run looks likely to continue against the Hammers, who have already kept three clean sheets this term.
Wigan v Fulham
This is a Fulham side still finding its feet after the departures of key men and in spite of their impressive triumph last weekend, they may be in for more travel sickness on Saturday.
Liverpool v Man Utd (Sunday 13:30)
Liverpool's league revival should arrive sooner rather than later but Manchester United look value to earn a fourth straight league success.
Newcastle v Norwich (Sunday 15:00)
Norwich endured mixed fortunes on their travels last season and have continued in the same vein this time around. But with Chris Hughton desperate to impress on his return to St James’ Park, his charges may just be able to earn their manager a point against the stuttering hosts.
Man City v Arsenal (Sunday 16:00)
Arsenal have received their share of plaudits this term and their in-form forwards can give Manchester City plenty to consider. But when push comes to shove, that back line, which has been resolute so far, may just come in for some punishment from the wounded Citizens.
Tottenham v QPR (Sunday 16:00)
QPR gave Tottenham a scare in this fixture last term before eventually going down 3-1 and it may be a similar situation at White Hart Lane on Sunday, with the visitors putting up a fight before coming up short.

For more on the weekend's action, read Mike Holden's in-depth betting preview of Saturday's action.

Click here to read Rich Greatorex's bitesize verdicts and best bets for all the weekend's Championship games. 


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