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Premier League predictions gameweek 29: One True Pairing vs. Sports Mole

sportsmole.co.uk, 15 March 2024, 11:49
The Premier League splits its attention with the FA Cup quarter-finals this weekend, with many of the big-hitters bidding for a place at Wembley while league matters continue for those left over.

Four Premier League games will take place, and despite the reduced schedule it promises to be an important weekend in both the Champions League and relegation battles.

On Saturday, Burnley take on Brentford and Luton Town host Nottingham Forest with all four sides firmly in the fight to avoid the drop, while the late kickoff on that day is a London derby between Fulham and Tottenham Hotspur.

Victory for Spurs in that game would lift them into the top four, but Aston Villa could jump back above Ange Postecoglou's side when they visit West Ham United in Sunday's only league game.

In the FA Cup, Manchester United vs. Liverpool headlines the action on Sunday, while Chelsea take on Championship leaders Leicester City earlier on that day.

Holders Manchester City are also in action on Saturday as they host Newcastle United, while the weekend's action begins with Wolverhampton Wanderers entertaining Coventry City.

Each gameweek, Sports Mole is taking on a famous musician or band in a prediction competition, and this week it is the turn of One True Pairing.

Wolves vs. Coventry

Saturday, 12.15pm

One True Pairing: Wolves 2-1 Coventry

Sports Mole: Wolves 2-1 Coventry

Burnley vs. Brentford

Saturday, 3pm

One True Pairing: Burnley 0-0 Brentford

Sports Mole: Burnley 1-3 Brentford

Luton vs. Nott'm Forest

Saturday, 3pm

One True Pairing: Luton 1-1 Nott'm Forest

Sports Mole: Luton 2-2 Nott'm Forest

Fulham vs. Spurs

Saturday, 5.30pm

One True Pairing: Fulham 1-2 Spurs

Sports Mole: Fulham 1-3 Spurs

Man City vs. Newcastle

Saturday, 5.30pm

One True Pairing: Man City 3-0 Newcastle

Sports Mole: Man City 3-1 Newcastle

Chelsea vs. Leicester

Sunday, 12.45pm

One True Pairing: Chelsea 2-1 Leicester

Sports Mole: TBC

West Ham vs. Aston Villa

Sunday, 2pm

One True Pairing: West Ham 0-2 Aston Villa

Sports Mole: West Ham 2-1 Aston Villa

Man Utd vs. Liverpool

Sunday, 3.30pm

One True Pairing: Man Utd 0-1 Liverpool

Sports Mole: Man Utd 1-3 Liverpool

One True Pairing Q&A

How did you come to support Blackburn and what are your favourite memories from your time as a fan?

I grew up in South Cumbria and everyone at school was either Man Utd or Liverpool. With my need to be different crossed with King Kenny coming in, I had my team. The closest top-flight team with the best strikers. Rover for life.

I think my first game was against Leeds at Ewood Park, December 1995(?). I sat with my Dad up in the gods. It was a scrappy 1-1 draw and I believe Tim Flowers was sent off after a couple of minutes, not that I knew at the time.

Also watched Shearer score a lovely turn-and-hit against Tottenham, which was goal of the month on Match of the Day.

A few years ago, away at Brentford before they tore down Griffin Park, going 3-0 up after 30 mins then going on to lose 5-3, Neal Maupay taunting the away end. Good times.

Who have been your favourite five players for your club?

Graeme Le Saux, Mike Newell, Benni McCarthy, Craig Bellamy, and oh, BIG ALAN SHEARER.

What's going on for you as an artist at the moment?

Just released my second single of the year entitled "Mid-Life Crisis", after putting out "Frozen Food Centre" earlier. After a bit of a quiet period it's great to be putting music out again and there will be plenty more. Starting to play live again.

You can follow One True Pairing on Instagram.

2023-24 SEASON LEADERBOARD (ARTISTS)

Scores are calculated as one point for a correct result and five points for a correct scoreline.

1. SPRINTS' Sam (19pts | Gameweek 9)

2. Flat Party's Nic (18pts | Gameweek 7)

3. SPRINTS' Jack (16pts | Gameweek 9)

4. SPRINTS' Karla (14pts | Gameweek 9)

= Noah and the Loners' Noah Riley (14pts | Gameweek 20)

6. Palace's Leo Wyndham (13pts | Gameweek 24)

= Nathan Evans (13pts | Gameweek 28)

8. Flat Party's Dylan (12pts | Gameweek 7)

9. Flat Party's Rory (10pts | Gameweek 7)

= Master Peace (10pts | Gameweek 23)

11. Tom Speight (9pts | Gameweek 2)

= Majestic & Beyond Chicago (9pts | Gameweek 3)

= Sea Girls' Andrew Dawson (9pts | Gameweek 8)

14. New Rules' Ryan Meaney (8pts | Gameweek 6)

= K.A.D (8pts | Gameweek 12)

= Solar Eyes (8pts | Gameweek 25)

17. Kid Kapichi's Jack Wilson (7pts | Gameweek 5)

= Feeder's Taka Hirose (7pts | Gameweek 18)

= Fat White Family's Lias Saoudi (7pts | Gameweek 21)

20. Ed Cosens (6pts | Gameweek 22)

= Only The Poets (6pts | Gameweek 27)

22. Sainte (5pts | Gameweek 13)

23. Insincere (4pts | Gameweek 1)

= STONE (4pts | Gameweek 10)

= Slick Don (4pts | Gameweek 14)

= The Blinders' Charlie McGough (4pts | Gameweek 15)

= Alex Spencer (4pts | Gameweek 16)

= Chiedu Oraka (4pts | Gameweek 26)*

29. Barry Can't Swim (3pts | Gameweek 4)

= Keen Roy (3pts | Gameweek 11)

31. Bill Ryder-Jones (2pts | Gameweek 19)

* = Gameweek with reduced number of fixtures

2023-24 COMPETITION HISTORY

Gameweek 1: Insincere 4-16 Sports Mole

Gameweek 2: Tom Speight 9-16 Sports Mole

Gameweek 3: Majestic & Beyond Chicago 9-9 Sports Mole

Gameweek 4: Barry Can't Swim 3-9 Sports Mole

Gameweek 5: Kid Kapichi's Jack Wilson 7-11 Sports Mole

Gameweek 6: New Rules' Ryan Meaney 8-10 Sports Mole

Gameweek 7: Flat Party's Rory, Nic & Dylan 10/18/12-3 Sports Mole

Gameweek 8: Sea Girls' Andrew Dawson 9-9 Sports Mole

Gameweek 9: SPRINTS' Jack, Same & Karla 16/19/14-16 Sports Mole

Gameweek 10: STONE 4-6 Sports Mole

Gameweek 11: Keen Roy 3-9 Sports Mole

Gameweek 12: K.A.D 8-8 Sports Mole

Gameweek 13: Sainte 5-2 Sports Mole

Gameweek 14: Slick Don 4-6 Sports Mole

Gameweek 15: The Blinders' Charlie McGough 4-4 Sports Mole

Gameweek 16: Alex Spencer 4-3 Sports Mole

Gameweek 17: N/A

Gameweek 18: Feeder's Taka Hirose 7-9 Sports Mole

Gameweek 19: Bill Ryder-Jones 2-7 Sports Mole

Gameweek 20: Noah and the Loners' Noah Riley 14-5 Sports Mole

Gameweek 21: Fat White Family's Lias Saoudi 7-10 Sports Mole

Gameweek 22: Ed Cosens 6-4 Sports Mole

Gameweek 23: Master Peace 10-12 Sports Mole

Gameweek 24: Palace's Leo Wyndham 13-11 Sports Mole

Gameweek 25: Solar Eyes 8-9 Sports Mole

Gameweek 26: Chiedu Oraka 4-5 Sports Mole *

Gameweek 27: Only The Poets 6-8 Sports Mole

Gameweek 28: Nathan Evans 13-2 Sports Mole

* = Gameweek with reduced number of fixtures

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