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Blackburn v Wigan – Home win
Rovers have won six of the last seven meetings with their Lancashire rivals at home, and the Latics are yet to pick up any points on the road this term. Blackburn are unbeaten at Ewood Park in the league this term too, so all signs say three points for the hosts.

Cardiff v Norwich – Home win
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s Bluebirds have a 100 per cent record at home this season, while the Canaries have been hot and cold on their travels. Cardiff have also won on each of Norwich’s last two visits to the Welsh capital, and this long cross-country trek for Neil Adams will yield nothing.

Charlton v Watford – Draw
A change of management for the Hornets, plus the fact first-choice striker Matej Vydra has been away on international duty, means a share of the spoils from this trip to London. Charlton have three wins out of three at The Valley in all competitions, but will be content to take a point here.

Reading v Fulham – Home win
Nigel Adkins’ Royals are in far better form than Fulham for this battle and have assembled a strikeforce following a summer of change. Fulham’s own attack is misfiring and Felix Magath’s radical revolution will take time to be effective.

Liverpool v Aston Villa – Home win
Despite Liverpool not being able to register a win at Anfield in their last three attempts against Villa, they should have enough to see off Paul Lambert’s overachieving side. A narrow home victory is on the cards.

Real Madrid v Atletico Madrid – Home win
There have only been two draws in their last 18 meetings in all competitions, so back home side Real to grab a close victory at the Bernabeu. Carlo Ancelotti’s side thrashed Atleti twice last term in the Champions League final (4-1) and Copa del Rey (3-0 first leg).

Nottingham Forest v Derby – Draw
Both these East Midlands rivals are in fine form, and should both feature heavily in the promotion race. A share of the spoils will not please either Reds or Rams fans, but a point looks likely for Stuart Pearce and Steve McClaren in this delicious derby.

Parma v AC Milan – Away win
Parma did the double over Milan in Serie A last season, but the Italian giants are a new-look side following a productive summer, so back them for victory. Filippo Inzaghi’s men currently top the table, after their 3-1 opening day win over Lazio.

Manchester United v QPR – Home win
United have won their last five fixtures in all competitions against the Hoops, and not lost in the Premier League era (12 games, with 10 victories). Louis van Gaal splashed the cash on new attacking talent this summer, so expect QPR to be put to the sword.

Hull v West Ham – Draw
Both sides have gained a win this season so far from their opening three games. Half of their last six meetings at Hull have been draws, so back that outcome once more.