Sorry for the delay, but here we go:

Saturday, 7:45am EST (ESPN 2): Chelsea v. Man City

Everyone's going to be watching this for the pregame handshake.  While I'd love to sit here and tell you Wayne Bridge will coldcock John Terry in the line, or that there's even a chance of it, most likely there will be no eye contact and a limp-dick handshake that would embarrass a small child.  In fact, if Mancini were smart he wouldn't start Bridge and avoid the distraction.  But the jury is still out if he is or not.    Past that, sadly, I don't think this will be much of a contest.  Roberto Mancini has turned City into an absolute, suicide-provoking bore, and they're still awful away from Eastlands.  While Chelsea's away form doesn't get a breeze going between anyone's legs, they're home form is still as daunting as it gets.  Even with improved defensive solidarity, City will struggle to contain Didier Drogba.  Easier Chelsea win than you'd want, especially Ally. 

10am EST: Burnley v. Portsmouth

Watch an actual corpse of a club play a game.  There won't be an easier three points for Burnley on offer, ever.  Worse, whatever passion the Pompey players can arouse would only be to attract buyers for their services, so watch 11 guys pulling in 11 different directions.  Does not a cohesive unit make.

Bolton v. Wolves:

Would anyone genuinely miss these two when they're gone?

Birmingham v. Wigan (FSC)

Does anyone actually get FSC HD?  I certainly don't.  Does anyone know when Comcast will add it?  ESPN has ruined my acceptance of regular definition for footy.  Anyway, Birmingham have gone off the boil recently, but Wigan are God-awful away from the JJB or whatever the fuck it's called now.  Not interrupt your breakfast for this one.

12:15pm EST (FSC): Stoke v. Arsenal

Last time the Gunners were here, Stoke absolutely rolled them in the Cup.  Arsenal weren't terribly good in Portugal, and no one wants to head to Stoke (that goes for all walks of life).  Arsenal keep belching that they're still in the title race, and they do have an easy run in.  But these are the games they have to have, and they've been more likely to biff them recently.  Stoke haven't lost in their last 7 league games, and will relish the chance to beat up some Arsenal toddlers.  The Gooners title chance ends for once and for all tomorrow.

Sunday, 8:00am EST: Spurs v. Everton (Setanta- the last  time I'll write that)

The team chasing fourth against the team that should be chasing fourth.  God knows what Landon Donovan can do against a shaky Spurs defence.  Everton were wonderful against Chelsea and ManUre, but then were just as awful in Lisbon on Thursday.  How does that trick affect them?  Spurs have won their last two by a combined 7-0, though Bolton and Wolves are pretty much the remedial class.  Pavlyuchenko is scoring, as Redknapp finally figured out he can play a little bit.  Could be a real good one here, assuming a thin Everton squad can overcome their midweek sojourn. 

10am EST: Sunderland v. Fulham

Sunderland are backing up quicker than Dracula at dawn.  Fulham also had midweek activities, and may not be up for a visit to the always tropical Northeast.  Bring a sponge.

10am EST: Liverpool v. Blackburn (FSC)

Awful and effective, that's the new Liverpool crest.  They'll scrape one here, and if Rafa has enough sense to put Carragher alongside Agger to replace Skrtel, instead of trotting out Grecian clown car Kygiakoskhoabi, they probably won't give up one either.  Fat Sam misses game trying to pat himself on back.