Pools tips for this weekend 11-12 September

Pick of the draws: Manchester United have begun well but Everton beat them convincingly at Goodison Park last season and, despite a poor start in the Premier League, are capable of holding them to a draw at the same venue this time. A draw is also within Blackpool's reach at Newcastle, with both promoted teams showing signs that they may survive in a higher division.
            
Notts County have come alive in League One and can continue their improvement at Charlton, who have lost two in a row. I have a hunch that Oldham, who are thriving under new manager Paul Dickov, will end Peterborough's 100 per cent home record, while in League Two don't be surprised if Barnet, who got off the mark in style against Cheltenham last Saturday, gain their first away point of the season at Lincoln.


Away days: Ipswich are worth backing to add to Portsmouth's gloom. Huddersfield, last season's League One play-off semi-finalists, should have too much firepower for Leyton Orient. Tranmere, who were surprising 1-0 winners over Peterborough last Saturday, are equipped to carry on the good work at Yeovil, who have slipped into the relegation zone. An improving Oxford are strongly fancied to beat Hereford, who have not won since the opening day of the season.


Homes sweet homes: Fulham to halt the early progress of Wolves at Craven Cottage. Scunthorpe's impressive home form should account for Bristol City, who are struggling to adjust to the sudden departure of manager Steve Coppell. Promoted Rochdale have surprised a few people and can continue their climb up League One by defeating Walsall. Swindon, 3-0 winners against deflated Southampton in the Johnstone Paints Trophy last week, are a good bet to do it again when they meet in the league.


Treble chance (home teams): Birmingham, Everton, Newcastle, Brighton, Charlton, Peterborough, Cheltenham, Lincoln, Dundee United, Dunfermline.


Best draws: Everton, Newcastle, Charlton, Peterborough, Lincoln.


Aways: Chelsea, Ipswich, Huddersfield, Tranmere, Oxford.


Homes: Fulham, Manchester City, Cardiff, Leeds, Scunthorpe, Bournemouth, Colchester, Rochdale, Swindon.