There is one game on Sunday and one game on Monday in the Premier League, with an all North-West affair and a west London derby to look forward to. Bolton entertain Everton on Sunday, while Chelsea travel to Fulham on Monday and here’s are take on the games…….
Bolton v Everton
Bolton seem to have picked up after their January lull, and it is no coincidence that the Wanderers form has improved at the same time Lee Chung-Yong returned from Asian Cup duty and Daniel Sturridge joined on loan from Chelsea.
Bolton were unlucky to come away from White Hart Lane with nothing to show for their efforts last time out and will be desperate to get back to winning ways by seeing off Everton on Sunday. Indeed, Bolton nearly managed to take three points off the Merseyside outfit earlier in the season but were denied by a last gasp Jermaine Beckford equaliser and Owen Coyle?s men should be in confident mood ahead of Everton’s visit.
Everton managed to secure a 5-3 win over Blackpool in a thrilling encounter last weekend, but boss David Moyes has been dealt a massive blow ahead of the trip to Bolton as Louis Saha has been ruled out with a hamstring problem. The former Manchester United striker had been in fantastic form and managed to score an impressive four goals against the Seasiders, but with the Frenchman ruled out for the trip to Bolton the Toffees could well struggle to hit the target.
Bolton have a decent record on home soil and have lost just twice at the Reebok over the course of the current campaign. In contrast, Everton have only tasted victory on two occasions in their 13 away games so far and could struggle to get the better of Bolton, especially with the in-form Saha sidelined (Match Betting – Bolton 13/8, draw 23/10, Everton 13/8).
Fulham v Chelsea
Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti conceded defeat in the battle for the Premier League title this week, but that does not mean the Blues will simply roll over from here on in. The Stamford Bridge side are still battling for a top four spot and will be keen to take all three points from their encounter with local rivals Fulham.
Ancelotti has confirmed that January signing David Luiz will start against Fulham after making his debut as a substitute in the loss against Liverpool last weekend, while Fernando Torres should also feature despite his subdued display in his debut.
Fulham are a decent side at Craven Cottage and after a difficult start to the season, they have managed to get back on track and look as if they will comfortably avoid the drop. However, Chelsea, and in particular Torres, will be desperate to impress after being beaten by Liverpool last time out and they should be too strong for Mark Hughes- Cottagers on Monday night (Match Betting – Fulham 19/5, draw 13/5, Chelsea 3/4).
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