On Tuesday, Feb. 15, Newcastle United will battle against Birmingham in EPL action. In the top five of the standings, the match features a pair of teams that find themselves out of contention for a coveted spot. This contest figures to be intense though. While Birmingham is in 16^th, Newcastle is in 10th place. Between the two teams this will be the first meeting this season.

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The goalie for Birmingham is Ben Foster, who has allowed 33 goals in his 23 starts. Foster has hardly been the problem even as that’s not great. Birmingham has struggled offensively. With just five goals, Craig Gardner leads the team. Birmingham has scored an EPL low 24 goals as a team. In this match that could be a serious problem.

Since switching to Steve Harper in goal Newcastle has been solid.  Harper has allowed 13 goals in 11 games. Over Tim Krul that is a marked improvement. Newcastle is led by Kevin Nolan and Andrew Carroll offensively.  On the season they each have at least ten goals.  What gives Newcastle a major offensive edge is the scoring threats on them.

On paper Newcastle is the better team and they now have better goaltending and more offense. They can’t overlook Birmingham though. In some big games Birmingham has played well. Against Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, and Manchester City, they have managed draws. Against Chelsea they also have a win. They will have a shot to get the win if Birmingham can play like they did in those games against Newcastle. To their advantage, playing at home should also work.

In a big game between highly ranked teams in the English Premier League, Manchester City will clash with Blackpool. In the league standings, Manchester City has climbed in to second place. In their first year in the top division for now, Blackpool has pulled a few surprises. In the standings they currently sit eighth.

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Richard Kingston has been solid for Blackpool, since taking over in goal. Including two shutouts he has won three of his five starts in EPL play. Blackpool isn’t as prolific as other EPL teams offensively. Leading with five goals, three players are tied for the team. With 54 shots on goal Charlie Adam leads the team.

All season, Manchester City has been strong. Joe Hart has allowed just sixteen goals in twenty starts and has been the star of the team. This season, Hart has kept Manchester City in almost every game. On offense Carlos Tevez is the dominant force and he has twelve goals. Compare to the total of any other player on the team that number is more than twice. To go with his goal total Tevez has 66 shots on goal. Through him the Manchester City offense runs.

As the Manchester City owns a victory in opposition to Chelsea and a draw against Manchester United, all season they have been solid. Earlier in the season they also scored a 3-2 win over Blackpool. So far this season Blackpool has been surprising. Already they have won a surprising seven games. They have struggled against the top teams in the league so far in spite of their progress.

Kingston has given them new life on defense yet. The team that breaks through first should be able to hang on for the victory as this game features two of the better defensive teams in the league.

When Arsenal hosts Tottenham, they will look to move to the top of the Premier League standings. For fifth place in the EPL, Tottenham is looking for separation as they sit in a three way tie. While Tottenham is looking for their second straight win, Arsenal is looking for their third straight EPL. Arsenal is also a favorite choice of the online soccer betting fans.

While allowing seventeen, Tottenham has scored eighteen goals this season. Since taking over the starting job from Carlo Cudicini, Gomes has allowed thirteen goals. On the season he has 31 saves. Even though Gomes offers an upgrade at the position, Goaltending has been erratic at times for Tottenham. The team should get help with the return of striker Jermain Defoe even though Rafael Van der Vaart leads the team with five goals. To lead the team, Van der Vaart has 47 shots on goal.

From Lukasz Fabianski, Arsenal has gotten strong goalie play. He has been remarkably strong since taking over the starting job as he has allowed just five goals in seven starts. Arsenal has one of the most potent attacks in the league and has scored 26 goals. Even though Arsenal spreads the ball around, Marouane Chamakh leads the team with five goals. Alex Song and Samir Nasri add a lot of scoring punch. On goal for Arsenal Four different players have at least 25 shots.

Last season, the two teams split their meetings. While losing 2-1 on the road, Arsenal won their home game 3-0. Arsenal should use the home crowd to their advantage as they have a clear advantage on offense and defense. Tottenham is a team that can’t be taken lightly, however. In to this game they have played well in the Champions League and will look to carry that momentum.

With a chance to climb in to the top four in the Premier League standings, New Castle United visits Arsenal. Last week, in Carling Cup action, Arsenal scored a 4-0 win against New Castle. In the EPL, this is their first meeting this season. In seventh place, sits New Castle but isn’t far behind a few teams in front of them. With Manchester United, Arsenal is tied for second place but has the edge in wins.

Since losing to Chelsea, Arsenal has been on a roll, winning three straight EPL matches. Over Manchester City, that includes a 3-0 win, who had been one of the toughest teams to score on in league action. Since taking over, goalie Lukasz Fabianski has been stellar. He has given up just one goal during the three game EPL winning streak and he has won his won his last five starts overall. Arsenal is attacking better than ever on offense. scoring four goals on the season and leading the attack, Samir Nasri has been a star.

Things haven’t been as easy for New Castle. Since taking over, Goalie Tim Krul has been okay but not great. The rest of the team has not been as strong at attacking the net, although Kevin Nolan and Andrew Carroll lead the United attack. Against Sunderland, the offense came alive in their last match by scoring five goals. Overall, they have won two straight in the EPL. on the season so far, they have scored 19 goals in 10 games.

Last year, New Castle United was in the Championship League, so they did not mean Arsenal in league competition. Of last week’s 4-0 loss in Carling Cup action, they would like to get rid of the taste. Especially at home, Arsenal is a tough team. If New Castle continues to show life on offense they could pull an upset, although winning won’t be easy.

When Manchester United hosts West Bromwich Albion, it will be a key English Premier League showdown. For Manchester United, that is no surprise. Of two draws, Manchester is coming off. On the season, they have three wins and four draws. Meanwhile, on a roll is West Bromwich. They have not lost, after early season losses to Chelsea and Liverpool. On the season, they have three wins, two draws, and two losses. A road win against Arsenal was one of the victories.

The offense has not been that potent, although West Bromwich has a winning record. They have been shut out twice on the season and they have allowed more goals than they scored. However, a bit more, the offence has been clicking. In the victory over Arsenal, they posted three goals. This season, with three goals in six starts, Peter Odemwingie leads the way. The only player who has scored more than one goal is Odemwingie. The offensive attack is lead by Odemwingie and Chris Brunt. Scott Carson has been decent in goal, on the other side. He has 24 saves on the season, although he also has yielded 12 goals. Against offensive attacks, he holds up well.

Offensively, Manchester United has been much more potent. On goal apiece, Nani and Dimitar Berbatov have 29 shots. With six goals, Berbatov leads the club. Some offensive spark is added by Wayne Rooney and Darren Fletcher as well. As a team, on the season, Manchester has scored sixteen goals, which is tied for second most in the English Premier League. Allowing nine total goals to go along with 19 saves, Edwin van der Sar has been decent in goal.

Manchester United needs to capitalize on their shots more, if they have to win and build momentum during the season. Goaltending needs to be improved by them. They should have an edge against West Bromwich, playing at home. West Bromwich is capable of pulling an upset in this one, as they are improving.

When Chelsea welcomes Arsenal to Stamford Bridge, it will be a showdown of English Premier League powerhouses. With Chelsea sitting in first place and Arsenal in third, both teams are high in the standings. However, of losses, both teams are coming off. Against Manchester City, Chelsea suffered their first EPL defeat while Arsenal fell to West Bromwich. This will be a key match for both, as both of these squads have regular championship aspirations. Outscoring Arsenal 5-0, Chelsea swept both meeting last season.

Arsenal has got off to a great start. Prior to the loss to West Bromwich, they had won three and tied two matches. Overall, on the EPL season, they have scored sixteen goals. With four goals in two starts, Theo Walcott leads the way. While starting each of the first six games, Andrei Arshavin has notched two goals on seventeen shots. From Manuel Almunia, who has allowed seven goals while saving twelve shots, Arsenal has also gotten decent goaltending.

Meanwhile, Chelsea, prior to their fall against Manchester City looked unbeatable. In their first five games, they scored 21 goals before being shut out. With six goals on the season, Florent Malouda leads Chelsea. Salomon Kalou has four and Didier Drogba has added five. The offense managed little against Manchester City, although, it has been potent all season. Goalie Peter Cech, who has allowed just two goals this season, is equally impressive.

This match should be great. On offense, both teams feature a lot of scoring threats. Though Chelsea has a slight edge in that department, they also have solid goaltending. Chelsea will need to neutralize the Arsenal attack, playing at home. After suffering defeats in their previous matches, both teams will be hungry.

On Sunday, when Birmingham hosts Liverpool, two teams will look to gain some momentum.

Against West Bromwich, Liverpool in a 1-0 effort is coming off as their first EPL win. Meanwhile, against the Bolton Wanderers, Birmingham is coming off a draw, their second draw this season to go along with one victory. Liverpool tapered off last season, after years of being an elite power in the English Premier League. Getting back on the right track is what they are looking for and so too are the soccer betting odds fans.

Birmingham seems to have the offensive edge. While Liverpool has only managed two, Birmingham scored two goals in each of their EPL games this year. Scoring three goals on the season so far, Craig Gardner has led the way for Birmingham. Fernando Torres and David N’gog are the goal scorers for Liverpool. Liverpool has a major advantage as for the goaltending edge.

Pepe Reina has been solid, notching six saves, aside from a tough showing against Manchester City in which he let in three goals. Strong Liverpool defense gets a lot of credit. For Birmingham, Ben Foster has faced more shots. He has also allowed five goals, while picking up ten saves. Foster and the Birmingham defense need to step up if they want to break through to the upper echelon, although the offense has been able to bail him out so far this year.

So far this season, Liverpool has had little attack, and that will need to change if they want to return to elite status. Liverpool has the talent to expose Birmingham’s holes in the defense. But, at home, Birmingham is solid, and that will be to their advantage. This game figures to end in a draw, although both teams have a lot to play for in the game.

On Saturday, September 11, Manchester City is set to host the Blackburn Rovers. In the new season, Manchester City hasn’t gotten off to the fast start they hoped for, posing a win, a draw, and a loss. Against Sunderland, the loss came in their last EPL game. Meanwhile, the Blackburn Rovers have two losses and one win. With Arsenal, their most recent loss came in a hard fought match. For an early rise up the standings is what these two teams are looking for.

In the EPL last year, Manchester City had a successful season, and it is hoping for another effort. With a scoreless draw against Tottenham and a 3-0 win against Liverpool, Manchester City got off to a promising start. Goalie Joe Hart is still solid in goal, although he let in his first goal of the season against Sunderland. In the win against Liverpool, Carlos Tevez notched two goals and he is one of the main keys to the offense.

The Blackburn Rovers, in each of their three matches so far this season have scored one goal, each coming from a different player. Their offense is versatile, although it is not as potent as that of Manchester City. Goalie Paul Robinson has allowed two goals in the two subsequent games, after a season opening shutout. With eight shots, Nikola Kalinic leads the offensive attack, but only two have been on goal and one scored.

Manchester City has the superior goalie and the home field edge. They have the potential to be aggressive, although their offense stalled against Sunderland. Against Arsenal, Blackburn must try to capitalize on a better than expected performance. Against a team as strong as Manchester City, that might be a tall order.