Dobber's Match Day 22 Predictions

While the Dobber sits with a 2-6 record (even with a dead on prediction of Everton v. Hull City in Match Day 21) since joining this blog, I've got my eyes on catching Ace by running the table. Running the table? Get it? Just like a football league table. Either that or I'll have another 0-5 showing and go down faster than a high school prom queen on prom night. Now, on to the predictions!

Hull City 0 Arsenal 2
Hull City has been a fun team to watch this season and kudos for them for not going all Bolton on their opponents. But the fact of the matter is Hull City gives up more goals than any other club in the league. That plays right into Arsenal's game that has the Gunners as consistently one of the league's top scoring sides year after year. While this year has been an up and down ride for the Gunners, this week's fixture with Hull City will be one of Arsenal's high points. A clean sheet for Almunia and high spirits for Arsenal players and Gunner fans alike.

Tottenham 1 Portsmouth 1
This week's "Toilet Stinker Match of the Week" goes to Tottenham and Portsmouth. Why are we even predicting this garbage? Does anyone even care about this match? Seriously, I beg for even a Tottenham or Portsmouth fan to show themselves in public and watch this match. If I had tickets to this match, I'd properly sell them for a pint of beer in a warm pub and watch a real match instead. Hell, I'd even buy the lad who bought me a beer a beer just as consolation in having to watch this match. Oh, and this match ends in a draw because, well, both teams just plain suck.

Liverpool 2 Everton 0
Everton had a nice victory over Hull City last weekend, while Liverpool sputtered to a draw with Stoke. Liverpool fans have to be pissed at that showing, but will be rewarded by a solid effort The Reds in this one. No way Liverpool comes home to Anfield and drops more points. They'll hold on to the top spot this week, but don't get too excited Liverpool fans; the day ManU stages a coup and overthrows your regime is coming.

Sunderland 1 Aston Villa 1
While I agree with Ace that Villa will lose their fourth place standing, it's not going to quite happen this week. The Dobber is predicting that after taking a lead in the 60th minute, Sunderland will try to secure a victory and fall back and play defense. Unfortunately, playing defense is not one of Sunderland's strong suits and they'll concede an equalizer in a match they should have won. Villa luckily leaves with a much needed point and retains their fourth spot in the league table for at least one more week.

Manchester City 3 Wigan 2
Manchester City had a busy week this week offering $145 million to Kaka, only to be rejected. Ouch. That has to hurt. Luckily for City, they get to take out their aggression on Wigan's back line. Plus, after last week's postponement, Manchester City will be well rested and should be firing on all cylinders offensively. While City isn't stellar on the back line, they'll do just enough to get a home victory and three points.