SATURDAY

Blackburn v Tottenham (1245 BST)

Harry Redknapp's got Spurs on a roll and Ledley King looks like he'll be playing after his little chat with England boss Fabio Capello during the week.

Harry's also got his creative players back and there's competition for places, but Blackburn are just doing enough and are full of scrappers and battlers - and Spurs don't tend to do well in the north-west.

Verdict: 1-1

Portsmouth v Everton (1245 GMT)

Pompey should have won against Middlesbrough last weekend and conceding a late goal will not have helped their cause one bit.

But as good as Everton have been under David Moyes this season, Fratton Park is still a difficult place to go despite the poor results they've had there.

I think this one will end goalless.

Verdict: 0-0

Man Utd v Liverpool (1245 GMT)

Both teams had excellent results in Europe this week but this is all about the race for the Premier League and, as far as that is concerned, even if Manchester United lose on Saturday they are still massive favourites for the title.

I fancy this for a draw. While Rafael Benitez surprised a lot of people in midweek with the way his side set out to get at Real Madrid from the start, there's no way you will see them do the same at Old Trafford - that's not in his psyche at all.

He will go and try not to concede, frustrate United, and then nick a winner - but I'm going to go for a goalless draw, which United won't be overly dismayed about at all.

Verdict: 0-0

SUNDAY

FA CUP FIFTH ROUND

Arsenal v Burnley (1330 GMT)

Burnley's record in the Cup has been fantastic this season. Not just their record, but the way they have played has been outstanding. They are a proper, hardworking football team.

The problem is that is has been an awfully long season for them. Also, Arsenal could be about to welcome back four or five players - and that will significantly boost their forward power.

Verdict: 2-0

Man City v Aston Villa

Manchester City are still a bit Jekyll and Hyde at home and away - great at Eastlands, but they just can't get it right on their travels.

Villa, meanwhile, are starting to hiccup a bit. To concede those two late goals against Stoke on Sunday will have driven the management mad and they can't afford to do that too often.

This is a match between two classic counter-attacking teams, really, so it might just be a case of who blinks first.

Verdict: 1-1

Everton v Aston Villa (1430 GMT)
If it's anything like the Premier League game in December this will be a Cup classic. That was a game Everton didn't deserve to lose and Villa didn't deserve to win.

Villa are a counter-attacking team and they'll be up against a Toffees side who have improved at home.

Verdict:1-1

PREMIER LEAGUE FIXTURE

Portsmouth v Man City (1500 GMT)
Following Harry Redknapp was a very difficult job for Tony Adams at Fratton Park and having to sell their best players - but they were unlucky against Liverpool last weekend.

Man City don't have much of a physical presence up front and have to play on the counter-attack, so Pompey have a chance here.

Verdict: 1-1

Aberdeen v Hibernian

This is a big one for both teams.

Aberdeen put on a great performance against Celtic last week, but it's the games against non-Old Firm teams that have put them under pressure.

They need a result or there's going to be troubled times ahead for them.

Hibs are starting to get it together, but they were poor against Rangers last week and you never know what's going to happen with them, so I think this one will end up a draw.

Prediction: 1-1

Washington - Florida
Pick:  Florida ML   Result: Pending
Stake:  7/10   Odds:  1.81
Bookmaker:  Pinnacle   vCash: Yes  
Posted: Yesterday, 21:24

Washington Nationals meet at home tonight Florida Marlins like a underdog.The Nationals are normal like poor team to be outsider team here,also like Florida to be favorite because their team was good this year but lost his chances for the title in last games.These chances was real after first game against Philadelphia where they win 14:8,but with 3 lossing games now they are 3rd team in NL East division.
Tonight they will have good chances for win against poor opponent with good pitcher on the start like Scott Olsen.The lefty is 6-3 w/l and 3.86 ERA in his career against Washington and this is enough for me...