Arnett, Harbour View clash in RSPL feature

Arnett Gardens FC are all set to host their first home game when they face Harbour View FC in the Red Stripe Premier League (RSPL) tomorrow at 3 p.m.

The club's Anthony Spaulding Stadium was banned for the Junglists' first two home games of the 2016-17 football season following a missile throwing incident in a semi-final game against eventual champions Montego Bay United FC last season.

Arnett played against FC Reno at Barbican on September 4 and hosted Waterhouse at Drax Hall in St Ann on September 11.

Now, with the ban over Arnett will return home for a big clash against Harbour View.

"In our games, it's been pretty intense. We did not expect to lose to Humble Lion last week after we created many chances. Our attention is now on Harbour View and we have been preparing for that game," Jerome Waite, head coach of Arnett Gardens said during the RSPL weekly press conference on Thursday at Red Stripe.

"It is a positive vibe and we are looking towards a tough game from Harbour View on Sunday. This is our first game in the 'Jungle' as our field was banned for two games, so we played away. We are raring to go in the 'Jungle'. The fans want to see us back at home," the veteran coach added.

Ludlow Bernard, head coach of Harbour View is also bracing for a challenging encounter.

"The mood in the camp is one of disappointment. We had a good pre-season but not doing well so far, with one win and two losses in three games," Bernard said.

"We want to put a team together for the next two to three years, so we will have to be patient. We are playing in the 'Jungle' and we are fully aware that it won't be easy. However, we are preparing for the clash," he added.

In another clash, Reno will look to maintain their impressive unbeaten start when they host reigning champions Montego Bay United at Frome Complex in Westmoreland.

Promoted teams Maverley/Hughenden FC and Jamalco FC will meet in another interesting game at Constant Spring Complex in St Andrew. Maverley are unbeaten after one win and a draw in three games, while Jamalco have won twice and were beaten in their other game.

Tomorrow's games

3 p.m. - Arnett Gardens vs Harbour View at Anthony Spaulding Complex

3:30 p.m. - Boys' Town vs Portmore United at Barbican Complex

3:30 p.m. - FC Reno vs Montego Bay United FC at Frome Complex

3: 30 pm. - Maverley/Hughenden vs Jamalco at Constant Spring

3:30 p.m. - Humble Lion vs Waterhouse at Effortville Community Centre

3:30 p.m. - Tivoli Gardens vs UWI FC at Edward Seaga Complex

Points Standing

Teams MP W D L GF GA GD Pts

FC Reno 3 2 1 0 2 0 2 7

Jamalco FC 3 2 0 1 6 1 5 6

Tivoli Gardens FC 3 2 0 1 4 1 3 6

Humble Lion FC 3 2 0 1 3 1 2 6

MBU 3 2 0 1 4 3 1 6

Mav.-Hughenden 3 1 2 0 3 2 1 5

Arnett Gardens 3 1 1 1 2 2 0 4

Portmore United 3 1 1 1 2 2 0 4

UWI FC 3 1 1 1 1 3 -2 4

Harbour View 3 1 0 2 2 5 -3 3

Boys' Town 3 0 0 3 2 6 -4 0

Waterhouse 3 0 0 3 1 6 -5 0