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Clarets target home success

Author: Brandon Barker
Date: 19/09/2009
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The Premier League continues this weekend with six of the ten clashes being held on Saturday.

Burnley face Sunderland at Turf Moor in Saturday's early kick-off and they will be aiming to maintain their solid start to their debut campaign in the Premier League.

A victory for Steve Bruce's Black Cats against the newcomers could help the north-east club climb the table following their own impressive start.

Burnley will need to be organised to deal with Darren Bent and Kenwyne Jones who look in good form for the visitors.

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Arsenal host Wigan Athletic and Arsene Wenger will want to put last weekend's debacle at Manchester City to the back of his mind.

The Gunners have already lost two games this term, albeit at big-spending City and champions Manchester United. However, on paper, Latics boss Roberto Martinez has a daunting trip to the capital on his hands.

Aston Villa should add another three points to their tally when they come up against hapless and pointless Portsmouth who are the online favourites to be relegated this season.

Martin O'Neill's men will still be buoyed following last week's victory against fierce rivals Birmingham City and this will have inspired players and fans alike.

Beleaguered Pompey boss Paul Hart takes his troops to Villa aiming to halt their five-game losing streak but everything points to a home success.

Fellow strugglers Bolton Wanderers aim to win at the Reebok Stadium for the first time in three outings this season against Stoke City.

Gary Megson's men need to arrest their poor home form if they are to clamber away from the drop-zone.

Tony Pulis' Potters sit in mid-table but their stuttering away form means that something has to give in this fixture.

Hull City face an early season bottom-of-the-table clash with Birmingham City.

The Tigers and their visitors are level on points towards the foot of the table and both will be nervy ahead of the important contest.

Phil Brown's men should look to capitalise on Birmingham's struggles in front of goal. They have notched just twice in five outings so far.

Gianfranco Zola's West Ham United face the mighty Liverpool who will be aiming to shoot down the hosts and continue their charge towards the top end of the league.

Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres will once again be the main threat for the Anfield-based club while Carlton Cole, Matthew Upson and Robert Green will be out to impress and cement their places in the England squad for next month's World Cup qualifier against Ukraine.

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