Chelsea vs Atl Madrid (Analysis)

Chelsea would be playing very cautiously as any goal by Atl Madrid would require them to score 1 additional goal due to the away goal rule. Therefore Atl Madrid could be able to attack freely.
Chelsea would be without peter cech and john terry. This would spell trouble for them but mark schwarzer have been terrific standing in as the back up keeper.
Diego costa have been rather quiet recently, failing to find the net. Expect him to do so in this game.

My pick: Chelsea over 2

Short Analysis for B.Munich vs R.Madrid

Real Madrid would be going into this game with a 1-0 advantage over Bayern. If they score an away goal today, it would more or less seal the deal for them to the finals. Gareth Bale would be playing, so is Ronaldo. Ribery and Robben would be flanking for Bayern Munich. Therefore expect a non stop attacking by Bayern Munich and counter attacking by Real Madrid

My pick: Bayern Munich over 3

 

Arsenal vs Newcastle (highlights)

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Analysis for Arsenal vs Newcastle

Arsenal

Key players back
With Aaron Ramsey and Ozil back, I wouldn't expect anything lesser than a win from arsenal. Goals scoring would be free flowing and Arsenal would be winning no lesser than 3 goals. However I expect a leaky defence due to Vermaelan back in the line up.

Must win game
This win would more or less secure the 4th place, the last slot for Champions League. Expect Arsenal to go all out in this game and boost some confidence before FA Cup finals.

Newcastle

Poor form
Lost 5 in previous 5 games. With absolutely nothing to play for, they might just be going through the motion for this game. They have conceded 14 goals in the previous 5 games, surely Arsenal can capitalise on this.

My pick: Arsenal over 3.5

 

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Liverpool vs Chelsea

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Analysis for liverpool vs chelsea

Liverpool

Highly motivated
Winning this game would more or less ensure them to be champions. With the likes of sterling, suarez and sturridge. Its going to be a high scoring game.

Home advantage
The least they would fight for would be a draw. This is the bare minimum standard set for them. If they win this match, wouldnt EPL be boring in the remaining matches?

Chelsea

Park bus tactic
Once again, mourinho will do the stupid park bus tactics. Totally negative football, which was successful against alt madrid. But once a goal is conceded, the floodgates would be open.

My pick: Total goals over 3

Analysis for Southampton vs Everton

Southampton

Nothing to play for

Currently at 8th place, with 49 points and 3 games to play. It is virtually impossible for them to catch up with Manchester Utd in 7th place, with 57 points and 4 games to play. Therefore, there would not be any pressure on the players for this game.

Key players playing

Southampton are currently having a decent squad. With the likes of Luke Shaw and Lallana playing, they would be strong offensively and defensively.

 

Transfer rumours

There have been on going rumours about Luke Shaw and Lallana approached by Manchester Utd. They would definitely be excited playing for them. Therefore they would try to perform in this match and impress possible suitors. Who knows, maybe Real Madrid or Barcelona might be knocking on Southampton's door for their signature.

 

Everton

 

Injury plagued

Everton would be without Mirallas, Distin, Jagielka, Kone and Pienaar. This means Roberto Martinez would be looking at his under 21 team for replacement. However Lukaku would be playing. They would be strong offensively but weak on the defensive side.

 

Fighting for Champions League

With Everton closing behind on Arsenal for the final Champions League spot, they would be going all out for a win today. There would be no lack of attacking, attacking and more attacking due to Martinez philosophy. 
 

 

My pick: Total Goals over 2 3/4



 

 

 

 

 

Highlights for RM vs BM

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Analysis for Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich

Real Madrid

• Improvement under Ancelotti
• The team had improved tremendously under Ancelotti as compared to last season. Just look at how the team plays, especially Gareth Bale whom scored a spectacular goal in the Spanish Cup against Barcelona. This Real Madrid will prove plenty pundits wrong this time round.
• Hunger 10th CL cup
• This current team have the hunger to go far and strive for the best. Winning the 10th CL cup would be the target for Real Madrid, considering they are now a little bit off the top of Spanish La Liga. Winning the Champions League would be the most realistic target for them right now.
• Almost full squad
• Real Madrid might be without Cristiano Ronaldo due to a flu. But I feel this game is too important for him to be out. He would be the key factor to Real Madrid winning this leg.

 

Bayern Munich

• Over zealous Robben
• As we know, Robben is a downright selfish player going for personal glory. So I believe he would be hogging onto the ball and going for shots even it is an impossible angle. Real Madrid defenders are no pushover, they would block out all shots from him and not give him space.
• Lousy defence
• Bayern Munich's defence are somewhat ok, but not top quality as compared to Real Madrid's. Looking at previous games, Manchester Utd managed to score 1 goal each leg in the quarter finals. Dortmund managed to win 0-3 at Bayern Munich's home, tearing their defence apart.
• They are particularly weak against high balls, as seen in Man Utd vs Bayern Munich tie. So expect them to leak goals in this leg.

 

 

My pick: Real Madrid -0.25

 

Analysis for Atl Madrid vs Chelsea

Atl Madrid

No English team won before

Not a single English team has won at Atletico Madrid homeground. Atletico Madrid are having a strong form this season and currently leading the Spanish La Liga table. They would give in their best to proceed to the Champions League finals.

Full squad available

Diego Costa would be involved, so is Courtois. The keeper is given the green light to play against his club. Having won against Barcelona in the quarter finals, morale of the team would be high and they would not be taking things for granted.

 

Chelsea

No proper striker

Samuel Eto was left behind in England due to a knee injury. This means that the forward would either be Fernando Torres or Demba Ba. The chances of them scoring is somewhat low. Chelsea might even go for a full defensive play and end the tie during the second leg. Therefore do not expect a lot of goals from this game.

 

 

My pick: Chelsea +0.5

 

 





 

 

 

Man city vs West brom highlights

Analysis for Man City vs West Brom

Man City

Missing key players

David Silva, Jesus Navas and Yaya Toure would be out with an ankle injury. Man city strive on the assists of Silva and the steel enforcement of Yaya Toure. Without the penetrative passes from Silva, there would be a lack of creativity play from Man City and most likely their gameplay would be to cross in from the wings. Without Yaya Toure, they would be very vulnerable in the midfield.

 

Once bitten, twice shy

Having drawn with Sunderland during the mid week, Pellegrini would ensure that the same mistake does not happen. But lack of key players would be a trouble for Man City.
 

Catch up with league leaders

Currently at 3rd place, 71 points and 2 games in hand. This game is a must win for Man City in order to stay in the title race.

West Brom

Fighting relegation

Currently at 16th place, 3 points clear of relegation zone. West Brom would go all out for this game. Do not be surprised if West Brom manages to score.

 

Missing key players

Jonas Olsson and James Morrison are doubtful. Scott Sinclair unable to play

 

Recent form

West Brom are having a good run. Having 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five games. Even though they might not win this game, the scoreline should be rather close.

 

My Pick: West Brom +1.5

 

EPL Highlights 20/04/2014

Norwich vs Liverpool


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Norwich vs Liverpool
Total Goals over 3.5