English Premier League Previews, Predictions, and USA/UK TV Listings for Tuesday, December 29, 2009
After several fixtures on Monday, the English Premier League has only two matches on Tuesday, December 29, 2009. Aston Villa looks to rebound after an 0-3 loss to Arsenal as they host Liverpool and in the other match, Bolton Wanderers host Hull City. Liverpool are starting to find their form after a rough start and can gain ground on Villa with a win. Both Bolton and Hull are in the relegation zone with 17 points. Here are some predictions, previews, and USA/UK television listings for these two EPL matches.
Predictions and USA/UK TV Listings
Aston Villa v Liverpool, 19:45 – Liverpool wins 2-1 – Setanta Sports (USA), Sky Sports 1 (UK)
Bolton v Hull, 20:00 – Hull City wins 1-0 – Fox Soccer Channel (USA)
Match Previews
The latest round of festive fixtures in the Barclays Premier League throws up two matches which will have a big impact at opposite ends of the table.
Aston Villa host Liverpool in a fixture which could have a major bearing on the two clubs’ hopes of qualifying for the Champions League.
Then Bolton Wanderers face Hull City with both sides battling to stay in the top flight.
ASTON VILLA V LIVERPOOL
Having already won 3-1 at Anfield in August, Aston Villa will be seeking a double over Liverpool.
Villa have not lost at home in eight matches since going down to Wigan Athetic on the opening day of the campaign.
The Merseysiders have lost four of their last six on the road and with seven Barclays Premier League defeats already this season, they cannot afford to concede further ground to Martin O’Neill’s men.
Villa will want to bounce back from their 3-0 defeat at Arsenal on Sunday. It was the first time since the opening day of the season that the Midlands men had failed to score.
BOLTON WANDERERS V HULL CITY
Bolton Wanderers and Hull City have become embroiled in a battle for survival and this match could be crucial to their hopes of staying in the Barclays Premier League.
Gary Megson’s men have won one and drawn two of their last three and have won two and drawn three of their nine home fixtures.
The Tigers have taken just two points from a possible 27 on the road and manager Phil Brown knows that record has to improve if his side are to avoid the drop.
