Norwich v West Brom (1.30pm)

Norwich have impressed many onlookers with their performances in the opening three games, but they could do with a win to further bolster confidence (Norwich 8/5, Draw 9/4, West Brom 15/8 – Match Betting).

The Canaries looked like securing three points in their first home match, but a late Stoke equaliser denied Paul Lambert’s men and the longer they go without a home win, the more anxious the Norwich fans will get.

This fixture is likely to have been targeted by Lambert as a game they should be looking to win, but they face a Baggies side who have performed better than results suggest.

The fixture list was unkind to Roy Hodgson’s men, who started with back-to-back games against Manchester United and Chelsea. They should have got something from those games, but a disappointing late home defeat to Stoke has left West Brom pointless and in the bottom three.

The return to fitness of Peter Odemwingie (6/1 First Goalscorer) will be a major plus for the visitors and the Nigerian looks likely to form a good partnership with Shane Long, who has already got two goals to his name this season.

This looks a tough one to call on paper and there may be a thought that this is a game that neither team will want to lose, rather than a game they need to win.

Suggested Bet – Draw @ 9/4

Fulham v Blackburn (4pm)

The pressure is mounting on Steve Kean and Craven Cottage is not normally a place you want to go if you are desperately seeking a victory (Fulham 8/11, Draw 5/2, Blackburn 9/2 – Match Betting).

Rovers have made their worst start since 1947-48, when they were relegated, and many pundits are predicting a season of struggle for Blackburn. Even lady luck seems to have deserted Kean’s men, who missed two penalties against Everton last time out and conceded a late spot-kick to lose a third game on the bounce.

The omens don’t look good either for Blackburn, who have been beaten on their last two trips to Craven Cottage, conceding a total of six goals.

Fulham though are hardly pulling up tress, with just one point from their opening three matches with the Cottagers hit hard by injuries. Simon Davies is a long-term absentee, while Bobby Zamora (11/8 to score at anytime) has also had a spell on the sidelines.

The deadline day capture of Brian Ruiz though looks an excellent addition to Martin Jol’s ranks and Fulham should be moving up the table soon. The home side look too strong for a Blackburn squad lacking in confidence and are likely to seal their opening success of the season.

Suggested Bet – Fulham to win @ 8/11

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Fulham

The Cottagers are stepping up their pursuit of Jol as they try to replace Roy Hodgson, and it looks as though they are closing in on their man after it was revealed the former Tottenham boss is ready to quit Ajax.

Jol has always been high on Fulham’s wanted list but there was always a big question mark over whether he would be willing to walk away from the Dutch giants.

The chance to return to the Premier League would always be tempting to Jol, but it would also take a lot to walk away from a club like Ajax who will be in the Champions League next season.

However it seems as though Ajax are unwilling to give Jol the kind of backing he wants in the transfer market this summer and that could result in him jumping ship to Fulham.

“My understanding is that talks have already begun with Fulham,” Ajax youth coach Arnold Muhren revealed. “I wouldn’t blame him if he left. Fulham is a good club. They play good football and they reached the Europa League final last year.

“Maybe he is thinking that there are better prospects for him at Fulham. If he thinks he can’t win the Dutch league at Ajax then he might leave.”

Replacing Hodgson was always going to be an almost impossible job but Jol could prove to be a very good appointment for Fulham if they can wrap up a deal.

Jol took Spurs to the verge of the Champions League before he was ousted and he has what it takes to continue all the good work that Hodgson did at the Cottage.

If Jol is to take charge he will wants assuarnces over how much money he will have to spend and he will also want to make sure there is no need to cash in on the likes of Brede Hangeland and Bobby Zamora.

Fulham are hoping to land Jol in the next few days and it looks as though he is almost certain to be in charge when the Cottagers kick off the season at Bolton on August 14th. (15/8 to win).

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