Arsenal were held to a draw last year by Derby County, but.on this Oceaion the Gunners should register a home win, Blackpool, who have a number of Scots in their line-up, will be meeting another club which has a Scottish complex in the cup-holders and I am taking the seasiders to win. Brentford should have no difficulty in t.king two points from Leicester City. Wolverhampton, who are making a big bid for the championship, travel io Burnden Park where Bolton do not give away many points. Derby County won here recently and I am inclined to support the Wolves to do the same. Leeds United are showing improved form and should obtain two points from their journey to Liverpool.
Fulham is making a big bid to get away from the bottom of the League and have Aston Villa as visitors. Last season the homesters won, and they are likely to hold a point this year. Newcastle United dropped two points at home to Bury last season; still, I am going to support the Magpies to win on this occasion. Notts Forest entertain Coventry City, who have mot been doing so well since the turn of the year, but I expect them to hold a point here. I am taking Sheffield United to gain two points from their trip to Stockport.
I am taking Notts County, Queen's Park Rangers and Watford to win away from home. Cardiff, Millwall, Reading and Swindon should win on their own ground, The remaining games will probably end in a draw,
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