Blackpool - Stoke

This is do or die game for the Seasiders (as the previous two were though). Only goal difference is keeping them above the line and beside Stoke, they’ll host Bolton and visit Spurs and Man Utd. A failure today would probably send them to Championship. They have far worst defence in Premier that in average concedes more than 2 goals per a game. At some moments they don’t even look serious, although showed some improvement against the Toon. Both sides have scored in every of previous 17 games at Bloomfield Road.

Stoke are safe and only area of interest is FA Cup and the final next Sunday. They don’t need points, but I doubt they’d like to damage team morale by losing from the side that is winless in last seven games and has one win of last 14. Besides that, Stoke haven’t lost there since 1964 (10 games). They will miss Etherington who is very important player for the team, but some other guys are in a top shape. Kenwyne Jones, Walters and Pennant should be running the riot. Also, I’m not sure Blackpool will be able to defend the set pieces.

Personally I’ll be cheering for Blackpool. Side that plays 4-3-3 in Premier League regardless the name of opponent should stay, at least for the sake of the game. They will be fighting and attacking, but poor defending will probably send them down to Championship. Goals for me.

Bet: Over 2.75
Odd: 2.00 Pinnacle
Stake: 7/10
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Weird day in England

Ipswich 0 - 0 Leicester

Ipswich and Leicester were unable to break the deadlock at Portman Road.
Leicester went close when Wayne Brown headed Lloyd Dyer's cross over, before Foxes striker Steve Howard missed the target with a header. 
That prompted Ipswich boss Roy Keane to make a double change at half-time, sending on forward Tamas Priskin and highly-rated youngster Connor Wickham. 
The home side improved and Jon Walters' header from Damien Delaney's cross was saved by City goalkeeper Chris Weale. 
Teenager Wickham, who scored twice at Shrewsbury in the Carling Cup, shot wide following David Wright's cross as Ipswich enjoyed a spell of pressure. 
But Leicester finished strongly, with Jack Hobbs and Howard missing chances for them in the closing stages. 

Ipswich manager Roy Keane:
"I could give lots of excuses but we're professionals and have got to do better.
Leicester boss Nigel Pearson:

"We've made a decent start but it's not a case of being satisfied because even though we are new to the division there's an air of expectation on us to achieve a place in the play-offs."

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Macclesfield T. 0 - 4 Notts County

0 - 1 R. Ravenhill  13.min.
0 - 2 S. Hunt  45.min.
0 - 3 B. Wright (o.g.)  50.min. 
0 - 4 C. Westcarr  90.min.

Coventry 2 - 1 Ipswich

Clinton Morrison scored twice before Coventry resisted a strong Ipswich fightback to win their opening game of the Championship season.
Morrison struck with a brilliant curling effort and a deft header before Jon Walters reduced the deficit with a crisp shot from the edge of the area. 
Coventry keeper Kieren Westwood made a one-handed save from Jaime Peters and tipped over a Walters header. 
Pim Balkestein did defeat Westwood but Morrison made a clearing header. 
It was a result that was tough on Ipswich manager Roy Keane, who may no longer feel like celebrating his 38th birthday on Monday. 
Expectations are high at the Suffolk club this season but despite their defeat at the Ricoh Arena there was plenty of evidence that they will be a capable side this season.
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