Arsenal v West Ham

Arsenal’s pogo stick is stuck in 2nd gear. Wenger introduced Space Hoppers in training to give his side a much needed lift. The Hammers have been bouncing along nicely away from home. They are still the only team to win at the Emirates.

6) Kenny Dalgliesh – Blackburn/Newcastle

Dalgliesh made his name as player and then manager at Liverpool where he enjoyed unbelievable success. He is one of only 5 managers to be able to say he has won the Premier League. He did this with Blackburn after piping United on the last day in dramatic fashion.

7) Ruud Gullit – Chelsea/Newcastle

Glenn Hoddle (a mention for an Englishman!!!!) put the wheels in motion at Chelsea when he signed the brilliant Gullit for Chelsea. Hoddle left for England and Gullit took over at the Bridge. He seemed born for management and eased in to the role.

Birmingham v Fulham

The Blues should make it 2 wins on the spin as they entertain the Premier Leagues most pointless side, quite literally. Fulham are so Bad that they actually made the Christmas day Eastenders look like fun.

Prediction 2-1

8 Martin O’Neil – Leicester/Villa, George Graham – Arsenal/Spurs

One of the most charismatic men in football, never afraid to speak his mind both on and off the pitch. I will never forget when he took the piss out of Robbie Williams live on air. (see video). Martin returned to English football after a few years away with Celtic. He established Leicester as a Premier League team and led them to two League Cup victories were also runners up. Known for getting the best out of a limited team, he was recently coveted for the England manager’s job. Now doing a good job with Villa, can he take them further?

Birmingham v Middlesbrough

Birmingham were so bad at Bolton that Alex the great logged onto UK Football Finder, I’ve got a trial on Tuesday week, so watch this space. It’s business as usual for Boro as they huffed, puffed and generally sent their fans to sleep.

9) Bobby Robson – Newcastle

An Englishman!! I need to sit down. Of course, Bobby would have been more highly placed if this top 10 was taken over career success and not just domestic success since the inception of the Premier League.

Can Englishmen manage? You’ll have to find out as I reveal my top 10 over the coming weeks. Alan Curbishley said last week that until an Englishman in placed in charge of a top 4 team, how can we produce an international class manager? I have to agree with him. Find out who makes the ultimate top 10 starting at number 10.

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Arsenal v Spurs

The Milky Bars were on Arsene Wenger after their magnificent victory over Chelsea on Sunday.

Spurs were moribund under Martin Jol, but with successive victories Ramos can at least look forward to a mid table battle with the likes of Newcastle and Reading.