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Premiership review from South Africa's Prashunt Lutchman (who writes exclusively for this site)

Man City vs Man Utd
Massive match this, and one that is difficult to call, as City haven't been around for a while.  What is easy to call however, is that City will relish this chance at cutting Utd down.  This is probably going to be their biggest match in 4 seasons...their Cup final if you will!  Everyone knows that Utd has the ability to score goals.  They have more big occasion experience than City, and I think that this BMT will shade things in their favour.  I expect City to come out with all guns blazing, and try for the early goal to unsettle Utd.  However, as the match progresses, Utd with Ke*ne and  Beckh*m pulling the strings, will wear them down.
Prediction 1-2 (Wanchope; Beckh*m, Yorke)

Newcastle vs Sunderland
Another big derby match.  Passions run high whenever these two meet.  Witness the sacking of Gullit - a direct result of Newcastle's loss to Sunderland.  This match pits last season's two most prolific strikers (Shearer and Phillips) against each other. After their better than expected start to the season, Newcastle have failed to impress in recent matches.  However the same can also be said of Sunderland.  A intriging match if nothing else!  I reckon that these two have more to lose than to gain.   Hence my verdict of a drawn match.
Prediction 1-1 (Solano; Phillips)

Everton vs Arsenal
Arsenal will have to improve vastly over last week's performance, if they are to win this match.  Strangely enough, they (like Man Utd) always seems to get a result at Everton.  Everton for their part, are a team that is extremely difficult to predict.  Still, Arsenal will surely not play as badly as last week, will they? In Henry, Wiltord, Bergkamp and Kanu they firepower to match any side in the world, bar none!  Arsenal to win this one at a canter!
Prediction: 0-3

Southampton vs Villa
A Saints side that have surprised a few teams play a revitalised Villa outfit.  I doubt that the Saints are good enoug to beat Villa.
Prediction : 0-0

Derby vs Bradford
Surely if Derby are to stay in the Premiership, they have to win these type of matches (and a good few others).  Bradford after a good start in their first three matches, have fallen apart at the seams.  I expect Jim Smith and Collin Todd to realise their first win of the season. 
Prediction: 2-0

Charlton vs Chelsea
Which Chelsea is going to turn up at Charlton?  That is surely the question that both managers will be concerned about.  Curbishley will be hoping for the Chelsea side that travels badly, and Ranieri for his part will be hoping for the side that came back from two goals down at Old Traff*rd, and the side that crushed Liverpool, Coventry and Spurs.  This derby match I think will define Chelsea's season.  If they do win, they could still qualify for the Champion's League. If not, then its going to be a tough season for the fans, and an even tougher one financially for Chelsea.
Prediction: 0-1

Coventry vs Ipswich
Once again a difficult match to call!  Coventry have got a decent side, that has baffled many in their inability to win.  Ipswich are riding high after a good two months.  Ipswich are way above their actual or true league position.Coventry at home however, may just burst that bubble. 
Prediction: 2-1

Leeds s West Ham Utd
Big match this for Leeds, wo have far more riding on this game than West Ham.  After their Houdini act against Liverpool, and their subsequent excellent point at the San Siro (and Stamford Bridge), I expect Leeds to be brought down to earth.  The Redknapp vs Di Cannio saga could also affect things in the match with Di Cannio having to prove his worth again.
Prediction: 1-2

Boro vs Leceister
A match that has more riding on it than many realise.  If Boro do not win, Robson will surely be cast aside - even if he is a friend of the chairman!  This match has assumed a Cup final proportion for Boro, who have a talented but aging side.  In Boksic and Karembeu they have genuine quality.  HOwever, their defence needs attention.   If Leceister's season is to amount to anything, they have to get a result.  Zero points could mean that they drop out of the top 6.
Prediction: 1-1

Spurs vs Liverpool
Spurs have a god home record.  Liverpool will miss Heskey.  Fowler and Owen are back to soon after injury, and have yet to instill confidence as a strike partnership.
Prediction: 2-0
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Jim Duggan's tips are:
Charlton 1-3 Chelsea
Coventry 2-1 Ipswich
Derby 4-0 Bradford
Everton 0-2 Arsenal
Leeds 5-1 West Ham
Man City 1-2 ManUre
Boro 0-0 Leicester
Newcastle 2-1 Sunderland
Southampton 1-2 Aston Villa
Tottenham 1-0 Liverpool - no chance