da betway： So it’s December and the countdown to Christmas is under way. For the next few weeks, you won’t be able to go anywhere without hearing Wizzard or Wham. With this though comes football in all its glory. Whilst other European leagues go into hibernation for a few weeks, we are fortunate enough to still be able to enjoy football in the festive period (even though a winter break might benefit English football, but that argument is for another day!).
da betsul： As the Premier League enters its 14th round of fixtures this weekend, let’s examine who will be making the headlines come Sunday.
The Captaincy Debate
The goals dried up for Robin van Persie last weekend at the Emirates but for one former Gunner, they just seem to keep on coming. Emmanuel Adebayor may need quite a few bites at the cherry to score at the moment but the creative talents he has behind him guarantees goals. He will go up against Bolton at White Hart Lane this weekend and you’d back him to score against the Premier League’s leakiest defence.
Perhaps though, you do favour the man in the red corner of North London, Robin van Persie. One banner read at the Emirates last weekend, “Who needs Batman when we’ve got Robin?” Even though he failed to find the net against the Cottagers last weekend, expect van Persie’s superhuman powers to return soon. The Gunners travel to the DW Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Although Wigan will be buoyant after their smash-and-grab win in the North East last weekend, the Dutchman must be backing himself to bag a goal or two.
Then you look to Manchester City’s fixture though and your mind becomes all the more convoluted. The league leaders face Norwich City at the Etihad Stadium. Granted, the Canaries have not taken a beating in the Premier League this season. Then again, they’re yet to face David Silva and friends. It will be interesting to see what side Mancini puts out ahead of City’s pivotal clash against Bayern Munich on Wednesday. You’d assume the Spanish maestro will be on the pitch though. An assist or if you’re fortunate a goal or two might come your way should you select Silva.
However, do not discount Newcastle’s lethal hit man Demba Ba. He netted at Old Trafford last weekend, albeit in controversial circumstances. This took his tally to nine for the season. Now usually, one wouldn’t see Chelsea at home as an opportunity for goals. However, with the high line which André Villas Boas has taken to, there’ll be space in behind for Ba to exploit. The Blues have only kept two clean sheets this season and that run could well continue after their visit to the North East on Saturday.
Having backed Robin van Persie for the last few weeks, it’s time to do a Claudio Ranieri and tinker…
The Captain – Emmanuel Adebayor – The Togolese forward keeps finding the net for Spurs at the moment and it’s hard to see this run ending against Bolton on the weekend.
Vice Captain – Robin van Persie – Let’s not leave him completely out in the cold (after all its freezing). Just in case Adebayor sustains an injury, have RVP in reserve.
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