Premier League ‘Match Previews’ for Saturday, Dec. 12th

Some great action to catch tomorrow in the Barclays Premier League as we await some great games that will be taking place on Saturday, Dec. 12th.  Below I will be posting a short preview for each of the matches and also where you will be able to catch the action on Live TV. Feel free to share your thoughts on the following matches in the comments section  below. (Click continue for the list of matches and channel availability).

List of Matches for Saturday, Dec. 12th.

Stoke City  VS.  Wigan - 7:45 am / ESPN2

Stoke City will be coming into this match with high hopes of coming out victorious as the only team to defeat them at home at ‘Britannia Stadium’ so far has been none other than Power-Houses ‘Chelsea’ and ‘Manchester United’. Wigan Atheltic will sure have their hands full in this match but will be looking to come out with a win here as they are in need of some points.

Birmingham City  VS.  West Ham – n/a

Birminham City are definitely on Cloud 9 right now as they are currently un-beaten in their past  6 matches and will be look to continue that streak with a win with current 17th place team West Ham United. West Ham will definitely have a lot of work to do in this match as they will have to play without defender ‘Matthew Upson’ as he is still recovering from a hamstring injury.

Bolton  VS.  Manchester City – 10:00 am / FSC, SportsNet

So Manchester City was finally able to overcome their 7 straight draws as they were able to defeat Chelsea last week in an epic battle. This match would seem to be an easy win for Manchester City as Bolton are currently win-less in the last 5 and against Billionaire club Manchester City, Bolton seems like they really do not have  a chance. But anything can happen so who really knows?

Burnley  VS.  Fulham – n/a

Although Burnley have showed great success while playing at home, Fulham have been pretty much solid on the road and will be looking to climb up in the ranks with a win here. Not an easy match for either team so this should definitely be a good match to spectate.

Chelsea  VS.  Everton – 9:55 am / Setanta Sports USA

Chelsea is currently undefeated at home and are currently first in the league and will not be looking to take it easy on Everton although this match would seem to be an easy win for the Blues. American Goalie ‘Tim Howard’ has been doing his best with Everton and makes incredible saves but the lack of attack for Everton seems to keep coming back and haunting him and ultimately although Howard is an amazing goalie, he just can not stop every goal from going in and needs the support of the team to try to get some goals and hold possession of the ball.

Hull City  VS.  Blackburn – n/a

American Striker ‘Jozy Altidore’ will be looking to add a goal in this match for Hull City as Hull have definitely been looking like a different  team with Bullard coming back into the starting line-up after recovering from a knee injury. Blackburn are still suffering in the midfield as David Dunn will not be looking to start in this match as he is still recovering from his injury. This match could go either way and a win here for Hull City can help them climb up to a safer position.

Sunderland  VS.  Portsmouth – n/a

Portsmouth are in dying need of some points while they currently sit in 20th place, while Sunderland are sitting comfortable at 10th. Sunderland sure has the edge in this match as they have taken 16 points out a possible 18 while playing at the Stadium of Light and will be looking to add some more with a win here over Portsmouth who have lost 5 out of 7 on the road.

Tottenham  VS.  Wolverhampton – 10:00 am / Setanta Xtra

Tottenham will be looking to add some easy points here as they are the favored team to win this match against the Wolverhampton Wanderers who have only registered 2 points in the past 6 road games. Also with Luka Modric looking to return to Tottenham in this match, the chances for Wolverhampton looking to pull a win out of this match are very slim.

Manchester United  VS.  Aston Villa – 12:30 pm /  ESPN, FSC

One match you will definitely will want to see is this game as Manchester United play host to Aston Villa. Like Chelsea, Manchester United is also undefeated at home and will be looking to stay undefeated as they take on a strong Aston Villa squad who will be looking to give them their first loss at Old Trafford this season as they are due for a win away as they drew 3 out of the 4 past away games. With injuries still haunting Manchester United but seeming to ease down a bit as Vidic will return to the line-up, Villa will sure be looking to take advantage of the situation and be on the attack more this game.