SATURDAY

Stoke v Wigan (1245 GMT)

There has obviously been a bit of unrest at Stoke this week following the altercation between manager Tony Pulis and striker James Beattie.

You might call it old-fashioned management - the sort of thing that used to happen every other day.

I have seen lots of players held by the throat half way up the dressing room wall.

I don't think too much should not be made of it and I don't think it will affect Stoke's performance on Sunday.

Aberdeen v Hamilton

This is one the home side will be expecting to win after a disappointing display at Celtic Park last weekend.

Captain Mark Kerr will be back from suspension and he is a big player for the Dons; he keeps things ticking over and allows the younger players to bomb on and express themselves.

Hamilton are capable of springing the odd surprise result and they are a dogged side if they get their noses in front.

The visitors will have their moments but I fancy Aberdeen to get back to a solid 4-4-2 and get the job done without too much fuss.

Prediction: 2-0

SATURDAY

Portsmouth v Burnley (1245 GMT)

I have to be honest and say I don't think this is a game that Portsmouth can afford to lose. I realise that's a big shout when we're only in early December, but if Burnley go there and win this weekend that's game over for Portsmouth in my eyes.

With that in mind, and the fact Burnley have been all over the shop on the road, even Portsmouth, who need five chances to score one goal, will fancy this one.

Verdict: 2-0

Match preview

SATURDAY 5 DECEMBER

Falkirk v Rangers (1230)

Eddie May's men have been improving and they missed a few chances in the defeat by Hibs at Easter Road.

I expect them to give Rangers a tough game. The best chance for them to beat the Old Firm is with home advantage and they're going into this one with a bit of confidence.

Walter Smith's men are finding it tough on the road just now and will be looking to bounce back from the defeat at Pittodrie.

SATURDAY

Aston Villa V Tottenham

This is the battle of the pretenders.

Villa dropped points at Burnley last week, while Tottenham had an unbelievable 9-1 win over Wigan.

It's going to be close, but being as Villa are at home I'll go for Martin O'Neill's side.

Verdict: 2-1

SATURDAY 28 NOVEMBER

Aberdeen v Rangers (1245)

I'll be up at this one and I'm expecting the typical hard-fought game we always see between these sides.

Aberdeen always raise their game and make it difficult for Rangers.

Rangers are out of Europe but are doing well in the league and will want to keep this going.

This fixture always has plenty of talking points.

Prediction: 1-1