The opening day results suggest a stormy path for ‘Arry

As the folks at Match of the Day kept stressing, it’s very difficult to tell how a team will fare in the coming season based on the opening matches. However, the chaps at chickendinner have donned their lab coats and booted up the huge science computer, and it looks like Portsmouth may not be enjoy another top eight finish this season..

» Portsmouth were bottom after one game in 2005-06 and ended up finishing just above the relegation zone in 17th.

» West Ham were relegated after starting the season with a 4-0 loss in 2002-03. Also, in the