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High Fives From Magic Mike

Welcome to "High Fives" the personal column of our ace Director of Football "Magic Mike".

Magic Mike's football credentials are first class. Last season he handily beat the Beeb’s expert tipster “Lawro” who never got a look in after Magic took an early lead at the start of the 2008/09 season.

A good number of our players were rescued by Magic’s tips in our Five Lives scheme which automatically gives you his tips, up to five times during the season, should you forget to enter them yourself. Magic Mike's canny inside knowledge of the strengths and weaknesses of players and teams, combined with a passion for getting it right, is what you need to make an impact in this game. It also means you're going to have to be at your best to outdo him.

The Management - Score Five

And now, once again, over to Magic Mike...

See what Mike had to say in the olden days - visit his 2008/09 season archives.

previous predictions -

Round 22.... Round 21.... FA Cup 3rd Round.... Round 20.... Round 19.... Round 18

Deja Vu

Arsenal vs. Bolton Wanderers at the Emirates Stadium. The sides meet for the 2^nd time in 3 days, with Arsenal having won at the Reebok Stadium on Sunday in what was Owen Coyle’s first game in charge. Bolton will have it all to do to upset the in-form Gunners on their home patch. Arsenal are close on the heels of Chelsea and Manchester United and a win could see them take over from Chelsea at the Premier League summit.

Bolton have 2 games in-hand over other relegation threatened sides. A point earned will move them out of the relegation zone and be a morale boosting result for the Trotters. Difficult to see how they can snatch a point after suffering a home defeat 3 days ago.

Magic predicts: Arsenal 2 - Bolton Wanderers 0

 

Liverpool vs. Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield.  A significant game in the race for a Champions League place. Tottenham surprised Liverpool on the opening day and looked to be back on form with a win over West Ham in their last game. Liverpool have Fernando Torres to thank for getting their Champions League challenge back on track when he popped up for a last minute winner against Aston Villa.

A close game can be expected.

Magic predicts: Liverpool 1 - Tottenham Hotspur 1

 

Manchester United vs. Hull City at Old Trafford. The only Premier League game taking place on an FA Cup Saturday because of the failure of both sides to make it through to the 4^th round. The sides met at the KC Stadium in December when United ran out comfortable 3-1 winners. A United win would lift them to the Premier League summit, Hull meanwhile are in the drop zone and will need a result to move clear of the relegation places.

Magic predicts: Manchester United 2 - Hull City 0 Banker