TUESDAY

Bolton - Burnley

Oh my goodness! And so soon after Owen Coyle's move from Turf Moor too.

Burnley are still finding their feet and their away form needs to improve significantly. Confidence is going to be key and their defeat by Reading in the FA Cup will not help.

Bolton, fresh from a confidence-boosting win over Sheffield United, should prevail in what should be a highly charged atmosphere at the Reebok Stadium.

SATURDAY

Manchester United v Hull City

Hull have improved on the road and picked up a fantastic point at Tottenham last weekend, largely due to the outstanding performance of goalkeeper Boaz Myhill.

But for all Manchester United's faults and current defensive frailties, I don't think they will be given a stern examination here.

Verdict: 2-0

SATURDAY 23 JANUARY

Aberdeen v Kilmarnock

Aberdeen really need to find some consistency and kick on, since they have a good squad and pay good wages.

They were great in the Scottish Cup against Hearts but the loss at St Mirren would have been a real downer.

The return of Jimmy Calderwood to Pittodrie adds some extra spice and I'm sure the new Killie boss will get a decent reception.

SATURDAY

Stoke - Liverpool (1245)

If I was Stoke boss Tony Pulis, I would be thinking 'Steven Gerrard won't be playing, Fernando Torres won't be playing', let's get stuck into Liverpool. If anyone didn't already know, take Gerrard and Torres out of the Liverpool team and it is ordinary in the least.

In all honesty, if Liverpool spent the season without Gerrard and Torres, then Liverpool would do well to finish halfway up the table.

Verdict: 2-1

SATURDAY 16 JANUARY

Hamilton v Rangers (1230)

The teams fought out a brilliant contest in the Scottish Cup last weekend and I'm sure everyone will be hoping for more of the same.

New Douglas Park is always a difficult place to go. Hamilton are a team in form and are playing well.

Arsenal v Everton

Arsenal, at the moment, look the only team who want to win the league in terms of their recent results - and all that without Robin van Persie, whose return towards the end of the season could prove absolutely crucial.

Everton have improved of late and I think the signing of Landon Donovan on loan is a decent one. But, while their results and performances are on the right trend, I don't see them getting anything at all from the Emirates.

Verdict: 2-0

MONDAY

Tottenham v West Ham (1245 GMT)

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp had striker Jermain Defoe on the bench against Fulham but I think he will unleash him against his former team. Spurs have started to show defensively they can keep clean sheets and with that base you have to fancy them as they have pace and power in all areas.