Another weekend of fantastic football, with eight games on Saturday, one on Sunday and the final game on Monday. There are a few big games on Saturday, the late kick off between Fulham and Arsenal has the promise to be a great London derby. The predictions will be kept short and sweet.

As the first round of Champions League group stage games kick off, the two English teams face some tricky games. Manchester United travel away to Turkish side Besiktas, Chelsea welcome another of Jose Mourinho’s former clubs, Porto. For both English teams these could potentially be difficult games. Lets have a look at some predictions.

As the media interest around last weeks Fifa ruling against Chelsea for its transfer of Gael Kakuta from French club Lens in 2007, it is no wonder that other clubs are coming under fire from clubs who feel that they have been mistreated and had their youth players ’stolen’.

With antisipation brewing in the air ahead of Wednesday’s key qualifying clash against Croatia, a somewhat empty Wembley Stadium played host to an England friendly against Slovenia. The game was a mixed back for England with a 2-1 scoreline telling a very interesting story. <–!more–>The two positions ahead of the clash that had been most discussed were the goalkeeper and the striker to partner Wayne Rooney. Rob Green and Emile Heskey were given the nod and looked to prove themselves again for Wednesday’s qualifier against Croatia. The full line-up was as follows: Green;...

With Newcastle in critical condition as their premiership survival hangs in the balance, one player who will not be helping the club to survive is Joey Barton.

Here is my prediction for the Chelsea v Liverpool second leg of the champions league quarter finals, 14th April. With the aggregate score at 3-1 in favour of Chelsea, Liverpool definately have their work cut out for them. They have to score at least twice and hope that Chelsea do not score.

Here is my prediction for Tottenham v West Ham [15:00] on Saturday 11th April. West Ham are looking for a possible UEFA cup spot and they are certainly playing some very good football. Tottenham are also playing good football at the moment and this game could be something exciting to watch.

Here is my prediction for Sunderland v Man United [15:00] on Saturday 11th April. Sunderland are sitting just a few points above the drop zone and that is worrying for them, they need points like everyone else in that situation, but this is a game that may be beyond their control. Man United have been sloppy in recent weeks and will need to put in a good performance to get anything out of this game.

Here is my prediction for the Premiership match Portsmouth v West Brom [15:00] on Saturday 11th April. West Brom are almost as much as relegated right now, but anything can happen in football and it isn’t over until the final whistle of the final game of the season. Portsmouth have looked a little more steady since the departure of Tony Adams and will definately be looking to secure their Premiership status for next season.

Here is my prediction for Middlesbrough v Hull [15:00] on Saturday 11th April. Both of these teams are desperate for points and defeat at home for Middlesbrough very well may doom them to relegation this season. Hull on the other hand are still in with a chance of the drop and picking up three points here could be enough to keep them up for next season.