Premier League Fixtures 28th August 2010 Part 1

Blackburn Rovers v Arsenal
Arsenal haven’t won away since March. That might not seem to bad if it was April but it’s August. I hope they don’t end up like Gillingham.
Jason Brown doesn’t seem to be Blackburn’s second-choice keeper anymore. More like fourth choice.
Aaron Ramsey could be back playing for Arsenal in just over two months.

Blackpool v Fulham
Blackpool play their first home game of the season. Their opening game was meant to be at home but the stadium wasn’t ready.
Blackpool rested ten players for the Carling Cup defeat to Milton Keynes Dons and losing 6-0 to Arsenal doesn’t mean you’re the worst team in the Premier League. So let’s see how they do against Fulham – a team not renowned for their away form.
David Vaughan should be back in Blackpool’s starting line-up. Neal Eardley and Rob Edwards are likely to be back on the bench.
Simon Davies could be recalled to Fulham’s squad after being rested midweek.

Chelsea v Stoke City
Chelsea aim to continue their 100% start to the season against a team who gave Tottenham Hotspur some problems but are still without a point. Chelsea are averaging six goals a game. The last player to score against them was Welshman Gareth Bale.
Ryan Shawcross should be in central defence for Stoke, perhaps alongside Danny Collins.

Tottenham Hotspur v Wigan Athletic
Wigan have conceded 10 goals so far this season. So the last team they want to face is the team who beat them 9-1 in this fixture last season.
Gareth Bale will probably play at left midfield again. This is also bad news for Wigan. Tottenham have scored nine league goals this season. Eight of them were scored or created by Gareth. I’m happy Gareth is Welsh but I wish he played for Arsenal or Cardiff.