Blackburn enter this match full of confidence following a run of four wins from their last six league games. However, Liverpool have only lost one of their last nine league games and boast an excellent record against Rovers in recent seasons especially at Anfield.

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Arsenal face a very tough trip to the Britannia Stadium this weekend which may well determine whether they can sustain their title challenge. If the Gunners can beat Stoke, they will gain an enormous amount of belief as the Potters are the type of side Arsene Wenger’s team have struggled against in recent seasons. The North Londoners have already lost at the Britannia in the FA Cup and many are expecting them to slip up again.

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Arguably the most intriguing Premier League match of the weekend takes place at White Hart Lane as Tottenham and Everton go head to head. David Moyes’ team will be bursting with confidence after a superb run of form that has seen them lose just one of their last 12 league matches. This run includes back to back league wins over the top two sides in the league in Chelsea and Manchester United, so Harry Redknapp’s high-flyers are in for a real game.

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The Old Firm clash for the 3rd time this season this coming weekend at Ibrox. These derbies are always massive occasions but this one has the added importance of going some way to determining the destination of the SPL title. Walter Smith’s Rangers team are 7 points clear of their rivals and have the added bonus of a game in hand. Realistically Celtic need to win this one but their form especially away from home is patchy to say the least.

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If Owen Coyle didn’t realise the size of the job he has taken at Bolton, he certainly does now. Owen arrived at the Reebok as the saviour of the Trotters but results haven’t improved significantly as Bolton remain in the relegation zone and face a real 6-pointer this weekend at home to Wolves.

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Tottenham v Everton is arguably the Premier League clash of the weekend as 4th placed Spurs take on David Moyes’ form side. Everton are on a superb run of form that has seen them lose just one of their last 12 league matches. This run includes back to back league wins over the top two sides in the league in Chelsea and Manchester United. However, they faced heartbreak in Europe in midweek as they crashed out to Sporting Lisbon ending their chances of silverware.

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Rangers v Celtic promises to be yet another exciting no-holds barred Old Firm derby as the destination of the SPL title could hinge on this clash. Rangers are in pole position, 7 points clear with a game in hand but a win for Tony Mowbray’s side at Ibrox could give the Bhoys some much needed momentum. Celtic are unbeaten in their last four matches in all competitions but their rivals are on a far superior run.

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The Premier League’s big guns have all been monitoring the form of one of Europe’s brightest young starlets Romelu Lukaku. The 16-year-old striker has broken into Belgian giants Anderlecht’s first team despite his tender years and leads the scoring charts. The teenager has also impressed in Europe as Anderlecht have reached the last 16 of the Europa League with Lukaku playing a key role.

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Wigan face another tough fixture this weekend when they travel to St Andrews’ with just 2 points separating the Latics from the relegation zone. Roberto Martinez has not enjoyed the best of first seasons in charge and needs to halt a win-less run of 6 matches (3 defeats) as soon as possible. That seems highly unlikely this weekend as Birmingham are unbeaten in their last nine at home although they have lost back-to back league games for the first time since November.

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Steve Bruce’s Sunderland face another tough game this weekend as they look to end their 13-match win-less run in the league. The Black Cats have not won a Premier League match since November and they sit just three points above the relegation zone which will be worrying everyone at the club. The sooner they pick up 3 points the better but with the Cottagers in a good run of form, they may have to wait a bit longer.

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