Pulis Paradise: Forty Points Or Bust, Arsenal And Lincoln Lock Horns

Mar 09, 2017, 06:57 PM

In the third 50/50 Football show exclusive Neil Atkinson hosts a packed preview of the weekend’s Premier League matches along with the fantastic FA Cup Quarter Final line up. We're speaking to those who know the game best – the fans.

Neil is joined in the 50/50 studio by Rob Gutmann and Mo Stewart and the panel first look to Everton v West Bromwich Albion.

Saturday’s 3pm kick off sees two seasons on the brink in terms of what happens next - is this a game which decides who is the best of the rest or can ambitions stretch beyond that.

Dan Hewitt (ITV) joins to talk through a West Brom side who need to decide whether their season is about 40 points or something more.

Jake Livermore has made a massive difference at The Hawthorns but can he help create a battle for seventh?

Hull City versus Swansea City is a relegation six pointer for Hull and an escape route for Swansea. Paul Clement hasn't had the praise of Marco Silva but has put the points on the board. Silva has improved Hull but hasn't won in three and the job is only getting harder.

Neil, Rob and Mo talk through Liverpool against Burnley before turning their attention to Bournemouth against West Ham United.

Another side that can feel the breath of relegation on their tail; The Cherries need a win. Andy Middleton joins us to talk about how West Ham can derail them this weekend and their season as a whole.

And then the Cup. Five of the top six remain in the competition but Lincoln City have everyone's attention. Gary Hutchinson from the Stacey West Blog joins us to let us know how good a season this has been for the club. They find themselves competing on three fronts and while the game against Arsenal will grab the headlines the whole club has been boosted by an incredible season.

Natasha Henry gives us her view on Arsenal and Arsene Wenger - another week and a further descent into crisis. There is little respite against Lincoln, just pressure, but next season already is a pressing matter.

Finally it’s on to the rest of the cup games. A miserable Middlesbrough come up against Manchester City. Tottenham could do with a trophy to crown an excellent two seasons and the big one is Monday night. Mourinho magic or will the leaders prevail?

It's everything a weekend needs. 50/50 Football. The best views in the ground. Tell your mates.