There are six English Premier League fixtures taking place this Saturday, with three Premier League matches taking place on Sunday.

Arsenal host Reading in Saturday’s early kick-off (12:45 pm BST), with Fulham v Liverpool, West Ham United v Derby County, Middlesbrough v Bolton Wanderers and Wigan Athletic v Tottenham Hotspur all kicking-off at the traditional time of 3pm.

Blackburn Rovers v Manchester United is the evening kick-off, where Sir Alex Ferguson’s title challenging team face a tough match against The Latics, who are chasing a European place next season.

Sunday’s matches see Aston Villa v Birmingham City, Newcastle United v Sunderland AFC in an eagerly awaited North East derby match and the two of the other teams fighting for a European Cup place next season - Manchester City v Portsmouth – kicking-off at 4pm on Sunday.

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Arsenal v Reading

The Gunners are looking at another trophy-less season, but Reading still have to get points to ensure Premier League survival. That said I think that Arsenal have too much class for the Royals.

Premiership Latest & SquadGod fantasy football pick: Francesc Fabregas

Arsenal win (2-0)

Blackburn Rovers v Manchester Utd

A win for Man U could all but seal the title, and if so the most motivated man on the pitch will be Ryan Giggs – who stands to win the league for an unprecedented tenth time.

Premiership Latest & SquadGod fantasy football pick: Ryan Giggs

Man Utd win (0-3)

Fulham v Liverpool

Last week’s win against Reading provided Fulham with a slither of hope and a shred of confidence. If Rafa rests up most of his first choice players for Liverpool’s Champions League match next Tuesday, they may be able to squeeze a much needed point out of this fixture.

Premiership Latest & SquadGod fantasy football pick: Jimmy Bullard

Draw (0-0)

Middlesbrough v Bolton Wanderers

Bolton had a result last week against the hobbling Hammers, but they still have a mountain to climb to ensure survival. Boro are looking to put in a strong finish to the season, and with Brazilian striker Afonso Alves finally providing a decent threat up front, the Trotters may be one step closer to relegation.

Premiership Latest & SquadGod fantasy football pick: Afonso Alves

Boro win (1-0)

West Ham Utd v Derby County

The way the injuries are stacking up for West Ham makes me think that I could get in the squad. A win against Derby this season seems almost obligatory, but if any team could lose to them, the Hammers could.

Premiership Latest & SquadGod fantasy football pick: Hossam Ghaly

Derby County win (1-2)

Wigan Athletic v Tottenham Hotspur

For a team so full of potential, Spurs are going out with a whimper, Wigan on the other hand only have one player whose name springs to mind – Emile Ivanhoe Heskey, and, as he proved at Chelsea last week, he’s a man that can change the outcome of any match.

Premiership Latest & SquadGod fantasy football pick: Emile Heskey

Wigan Athletic win (2-1)

Aston Villa v Birmingham City

After last week’s six goal demolition of Derby, Birmingham have every reason in the world to fear another wrecking.

Premiership Latest & SquadGod fantasy football pick: Gareth Barry

Aston Villa win (2-0)

Manchester City v Portsmouth

There’s talk in the papers of Sven being shown the door at the end of the season. City were the Premier League’s ‘dark horses’ for most of the season, but they’re now looking like a bunch of donkeys. Pompey are just the type of side to give them some stick.

Premiership Latest & SquadGod fantasy football pick: Jermain Defoe

Portsmouth win (1-2)

Newcastle United v Sunderland AFC

The North-East derby has come round at just the wrong time for Sunderland. Newcastle’s frontline of Owen, Martins and Viduka has finally gelled – so much so that King Kev had the temerity to name his squad six days before kick-off.

Premiership Latest & SquadGod fantasy football pick: Mark Viduka

Newcastle Utd win (2-1)

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