Pools tips for this weekend 21-22 August

Pick of the draws: West Ham were heavily beaten at Aston Villa last Saturday but they are a different proposition at home and tipped to share the spoils with Bolton. Promoted Millwall have got off to a real flyer in the Championship - top of the table, two wins out of two, seven goals scored and none conceded - but Leeds, who were also promoted, can check their progress at Elland Road.


In League One, Oldham have won their opening two matches under their new manager Paul Dickov, which should give them the confidence to get something at Charlton, who have also started with a couple of victories. By contrast, Notts County are struggling - two defeats, no goals scored and six conceded - but they can stop the rot at home to Dagenham & Redbridge.


Away days: Tottenham deserved better than a goalless draw against Manchester City last Saturday when only England keeper Joe Hart stood between them and a handsome victory. And despite Tottenham's sloppy display against Young Boys of Berne in the Champions League, I suspect that they will have too much for Stoke, who were disappointing in defeat at Wolves. Bristol Rovers are fancied to win at Exeter, who are reeling from the tragic death from bowel cancer of their striker Adam Stansfield. Also in League One, Bournemouth, who put five past Peterborough last Saturday, should keep up the good work at Tranmere.


Homes sweet homes: Have a flutter on Bristol City, making light of Steve Coppell's sudden departure as manager, to beat Barnsley. Norwich returned to winning ways with a last-minute goal against Scunthorpe last Saturday and can collect another three points against Swansea, who are often meek on their travels. Play-off losers Nottingham Forest have made a stuttering start to the season and Reading look a good bet to add to their problems. Brian McDermott's side expect to be promotion contenders.


Treble chance (home teams): West Bromwich, West Ham, Leeds, Preston, Charlton, Notts County, Yeovil, Bury, St Johnstone, Morton.


Best draws: West Ham, Leeds, Preston, Charlton, Notts County.


Aways: Manchester United, Tottenham, Chelsea, Bristol Rovers, Bournemouth.


Homes: Arsenal, Everton, Bristol City, Norwich, Queens Park Rangers, Reading, Southampton, Accrington, Chesterfield.