Get ready for another long exciting English season.

Barclays English Premier League season starts today with holders Manchester United begin their defence against Reading. Latest was to known that Argentine forward Carlos Tevez has finally join the Red Devils camp and might be used against Reading.

The 23-year-old had become a free agent when his agent Kia Joorabchian paid former club West Ham a £2m settlement. It was thought his first start would be the Manchester derby on 19th August.

okay, one-half of Tak Giu Land would bring you the latest in team news ahead of today's season openers;


ARSENAL vs FULHAM

Summer signings Eduardo da Silva and Bacary Sagna could make their Arsenal debuts but striker Emmanuel Adebayor is out with a goin injury.

Veteran midfielder Gilberto will not be included after being given an extended break following the Copa America.

Fulham defender Aaron Hughes is ruled out because of an ankle injury. Hughes' fellow centre-backs Philippe Christanval (knee) and Ian Pearce (ankle) are rated doubtful and winger Lee Cook, is missing (knee).

ASTON VILLA vs LIVERPOOL

Stuart Taylor will start in goal for Aston Villa, with David Bevan on the bench, as Thomas Sorensen is injured.
Nigel Reo-Coker is set to make his competitive debut and Marlon Harewood, is set to be on the bench as John Carew partners Gabriel Agbonlahor in attack.

Liverpool have no injury problems, leaving manager Rafael Benitez with plenty of selection dilemmas. Fernando Torres seems sure to make his league debut up front with Dirk Kuyt, while Yossi Benayoun could also start.

CHELSEA vs BIRMINGHAM

Chelsea are without captain John Terry (knee), Michael Ballack (ankle) and Wayne Bridge (hip). But striker Didier Drogba could play a part despite missing the Community Shield defeat to Manchester United.

Birmingham captain Damien Johnson (hamstring) will miss out, while new signing Rafael Schmitz and fellow defender Mat Sadler are also out.

Mikael Forssell could lead the attack against his former club after recovering from a long-term injury.

DERBY vs PORTSMOUTH

Derby defender Claude Davis should be fit to make his Rams debut after shaking off a slight hamstring strain.
Fellow new recruits Rob Earnshaw, Tyrone Mears, Andy Todd and former Pompey defender Andy Griffin could also make their debuts.

Portsmouth could field £23m worth of new signings as Sulley Muntari, Sylvain Distin, David Nugent, John Utaka and Hermann Hreidarsson are set to start. Pompey are missing Linvoy Primus, Dejan Stefanovic and Niko Kranjcar.

EVERTON vs WIGAN

Everton start their Premier League campaign without injured quartet Leighton Baines, James Vaughan, Tim Cahill and James McFadden.

However, new £4m signing Phil Jagielka should make his league debut.

Republic of Ireland midfielder Kevin Kilbane is likely to play at left-back for Wigan following the departure of Baines to Everton. New signing Michael Brown is ruled out through suspension while Ryan Taylor remains sidelined with a shin injury.

BOLTON vs NEWCASTLE UNITED

Heidar Helguson is set for his Bolton debut after recovering from a knock. New signings Daniel Braaten and Christian Wilhelmsson are unlikely to figure as they are not yet fit while Ricardo Gardner and Stelios are out.

Newcastle boss Sam Allardyce returns to his old club without Shay Given, Michael Owen, Damien Duff, Joey Barton, Emre and Celestine Babayaro.

Alan Smith and Mark Viduka will make their debuts but Claudio Capaca and Jose Enrique are less likely to figure.

MAN UNITED vs READING

New signings Carlos Tevez, Nani, Owen Hargreaves and Anderson are set to be on the bench as Manchester United begin their Premier League title defence.

Tevez is eligible but boss Sir Alex Fergsuson will not play him - while Gary Neville and Louis Saha are out.

Reading will be without striker Leroy Lita, wingers Glen Little and Bobby Convey and defender Ibrahima Sonko. Goalkeeper Marcus Hahnemann is expected to play despite not having fully recovered from a broken hand.


BERN's thoughts;

looking at the selection, its easy to pin point who are the obvious winners after today's 1st round of matches.

as to my partner here... i give my Long-Shot prediction based on Singapore Pools offers;

Arsenal -1.5, DRAW.

Liverpool 1-2.

Chelsea H-H.

Portsmouth D-A.

Everton -1.5.

Bolton DRAW.

Man U (need i say more, take them on all fronts la.)


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