Wednesday Preview

Busy Prem card, plus some European action (Liverpool are 1-0 up at Toulouse as I type).

Birmingham v Sunderland
Saturday had a good performance and a great result for these teams, scoring two at Stamford Bridge and beating Spurs, respectively. Both managers, friends at Old Trafford, will be viewing the other as a good chance to getting three points closer to safety. Sunderland's fluke last minute goal against Spurs in comparison to scoring two goals against Chelsea, means I'm plumping for Birmingham.
Verdict: Home

Fulham v Bolton
Fulham were solid against Arsenal on Saturday, playing a strong defensive game, though the absurd manner of their goal might leave questions surrounding their threat; David Healy will only take confidence from scoring, however. Bolton suffered a heavy defeat in their grudge match against Newcastle; they will have to rely on Nolan and Anelka performing here to have any hope.
Verdict: Home

Manchester City v Derby
Difficult to call. Man City were impressive on Saturday, but were playing West Ham. Derby could be the sort of team that will upset Sven's new boys.
Verdict: Home

Portsmouth v Manchester United
I can easily see Portsmouth winning this, which would be interesting, but I fancy Tevez to score on his debut.
Verdict: Away

Reading v Chelsea
Reading's performance against Man Utd, one of the most comprehensive man-to-man marking games I've ever seen, will have exhausted them, and they'll need to play much the same against Chelsea. Losing two goals against Birmingham is poor for Chelsea's standard of defending, but they should be stronger tonight.
Verdict: Away

Wigan v Middlesbrough
Two of my tips for relegation; all I can predict is the most miserable game of football ever. No doubt it'll be a six-all thriller having said that...
Verdict: Draw