It's a jam packed Wednesday night in the Prem, with nine games being played. The most important will be the North London Derby, as Harry Redknapp gets his first taste of an Arsenal-Tottenham clash(do you know how long it took me to find an Arsenal-Tottenham picture where none of the players had been transferred out? Too long.)Tottenham at Arsenal- Before this weekend I don't think this would have been much of a match, but with Handsome Harry in charge and a win under their belts(although it was against Bolton), Tottenham have a bit of momentum. It will be interesting to see who Harry chooses in his starting XI, whether he puts some more bodies in the midfield or brings the game to the Gunners early. Wenger's side will need an early goal, because the longer this game remains scoreless the better chance Tottenham might pip one. Arsenal 3-1
Sunderland at Stoke- With Newcastle's victory yesterday, Stoke now sit 19th in the Prem. They need to grab points at home if they want to stay up(they won't). Sunderland have actually performed better away from home, and with Cisse and Richardson in fine form, the Jamaican beer game(battle of the red stripes) could go their way. Sunderland 1-0
Blackburn at Aston Villa- Roque Santa Cruz is fit, while Gareth Barry might not be. Steve Sidwell showed that he's ready to deputize with a goal over the weekend, and a win should put Villa in the top four. Villa 2-1
Wigan at Fulham- A classic six pointer, with both teams tied with Bolton for 18th(relegation) place. Fulham have always done better at home, and they will need that home form to stop Wigan. With Zaki and Heskey fit, and Valencia back from suspension, both sides will fight hard for the points. Tie 1-1
Chelsea at Hull- I know I keep saying it, but the Hull bubble has to burst at some point, and now is the time. Chelsea will want to makeup for their home loss to Liverpool, and the winner of this game will have an outright claim to second place. It will be Chelsea. Chelsea 4-1
West Ham at Manchester United- Zola gets his first game against his old rivals, but it shouldn't be much of a game. Ashton, Noble and Cole are all out for the game, and the Red Devils won't allow them to push the tempo like they do against other teams. With the Hammers leaky defense, this could get ugly. Man U 5-0
Everton at Bolton- After grabbing a point against Man U, Everton might finally get a push to their campaign with a win over Bolton. Bolton are sinking like they're attached to a cannon, and Everton perform better outside of Liverpool. Everton 3-1
Manchester City at Middlesbrough- Will Robinho's star shine again, or will it fade? Boro are a solid home team, and Alves' goal over the weekend might be a sign that he's recapturing his Eredivise form. I wouldn't expect a Boro win, but stranger things have happened(see Hull). Tie 2-2
Porstmouth at Liverpool- Portsmouth travel North with Tony Adams their full time coach, but this won't be the inauguration he wants. After surrendering a late goal on Sunday night, an early Liverpool should see this team deflate. Liverpool are dealing with a number of injuries and fatigue, but Rafa knows that the most important thing about having a lead is keeping it. Liverpool 3-0
