As the dust settles on a dramatic and eventful Third Round of the FA Cup, we now turn our attention to a big set of midweek Premier League fixtures.
While there are a number of fascinating storylines unfolding at the moment, including the managerial turnover at several clubs, there is one match that stands out above all.
The North London Derby between Arsenal and Tottenham has massive implications for both clubs, with Arsenal trying to keep their title charge intact while Tottenham just needs a meaningful win.
Find out who we are backing in our preview for every Premier League match below.
Brentford vs Manchester City
Wednesday 15 January, 6:30am, Gtech Community Stadium
Brentford 2 – Manchester City 2
A month ago you might have been able to talk yourself into a Brentford upset win but on recent form, they might just be starting to falter.
Not only did they suffer a shock 1-0 loss to Championship strugglers Plymouth Argyle in the FA Cup, their fortress is starting to lose its impact.
Having started the season with nine wins and two draws at the Gtech, they have now dropped their last three at their home ground.
Meanwhile, City is coming off an 8-0 win over Salford in the FA Cup, their third straight win in all competitions after a rough end to 2024.
We say it every single season, that at some point City is going to play themselves back into form and not lose again… we might be there now.
Manchester City to Win and Over 2.5 Goals @ $2.00
Chelsea vs Bournemouth
Wednesday 15 January, 6:30am, Stamford Bridge
Chelsea 2 – Bournemouth 2
We are going to see some goals in this fixture, it’s anyone’s guess as to who will score them though.
Both sides managed to put five past their opponents on the weekend with Chelsea belting Morecambe and Bournemouth easily accounting for West Brom.
The Cherries have now gone nine matches without defeat and that streak has brought them up to seventh place, just three points behind the fourth place Blues.
Meanwhile, Chelsea’s win broke a four game winless streak in the Premier League, but on their day they remain one of the league’s more potent attacks.
Take the over and hope for some attacking play.
Over 3.5 Goals @ $2.10
West Ham vs Fulham
Wednesday 15 January, 6:30am, London Stadium
It was a less than ideal start to the Graham Potter era at West Ham as the Irons were bundled out of the FA Cup.
However it should not be a cause for concern with the former Brighton and Chelsea boss needing more than a couple of days to put his stamp on their squad.
Fulham have been a tough opponent for many teams of late, albeit with little reward having won three and drawn six since the start of December.
With just a bit of improvement from the home side, West Ham should be able to ensure they get something from this match although maybe not all three points as Fulham is a tough opponent, especially away from Craven Cottage.
Draw @ $3.50
Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool
Wednesday 15 January, 7:00am, The City Ground
Nottingham Forest 1 – Liverpool 1
Forest have done it at Anfield, can they complete a shock league double over runaway leaders Liverpool?
Back in September, Nuno Espirito Santo’s men stunned everyone with a 1-0 win at Liverpool’s fortress but they have since proven it was not a fluke by any means.
As it stands they are level on points with second placed Arsenal, have won their last seven in all competitions and are tough to back against.
However this is Liverpool they are playing, the Reds not only have the stats in their favour, but they also have the reputation of being there and done it before.
Perhaps they are going to fall off at some point in Arne Slot’s first campaign, but for the time being they are just too good to back against and get the pick based on reputation.
Liverpool to Win and Both Teams to Score @ $3.10
Everton vs Aston Villa
Thursday 16 January, 6:30am, Goodison Park
Everton 0 – Aston Villa 1
It’s back to the future at Everton with David Moyes returning to the Goodison Park dugout for the first time in almost 12 years.
Quite a lot has changed for both parties but the hope will be that the Glaswegian can guide the Toffees back into the top half of the table.
It will be a tough first up assignment for him however with Aston Villa coming to town on the back of a strong 2-1 win in the FA Cup over Moyes’ most recent employers West Ham.
However Moyes has proven himself an adept manager getting the best out of these sorts of teams and the new coach bounce is very much on the cards.
So with that in mind, the total goals market looks like the way to go.
There is more than enough attacking talent on both sides to make good things happen going forward and neither is resolute defensively to have confidence in them.
Over 2.5 Goals @ $2.00
Leicester vs Crystal Palace
Thursday 16 January, 6:30am, King Power Stadium
Leicester 0 – Crystal Palace 2
No Premier League team needed a win in the FA Cup more than Leicester and the Foxes delivered in a big way, belting QPR 6-2.
That ended a five match losing run and the hope at the King Power Stadium is that it will be the catalyst for change.
However Palace is going to be a tough opponent to keep that going with the Eagles on a tear since the start of December.
Of their ten matches since then, Oli Glasner’s side has lost just two, both coming against Arsenal and they just look like a far more capable side of late.
Crystal Palace to Win @ $1.98
Newcastle vs Wolves
Thursday 16 January, 6:30am, St James’ Park
This is perhaps the easiest of the picks of the round, with Newcastle the form team in the Premier League.
They have won eight straight in all competitions, seven of which were by multiple goal margins.
Wolves have been quite good themselves of late, but in their current form Newcastle is not the team to take on.
Newcastle to Win -1 Goal @ $1.91
Arsenal vs Tottenham
Thursday 16 January, 7:00am, Emirates Stadium
Despite the ten places between these clubs on the Premier League table, both will treat this as the most important match of their season so far.
Not just because of the innate rivalry between the two, but the fact both sides head into the clash reeking of desperation based on their situations.
Arsenal have not been good enough in attack this season but they still find themselves as Liverpool’s nearest challengers, while Spurs need to close a 12 point gap on the top four.
However where this match does swing is in the respective backlines, Arsenal know how to hold on for a result, much like they did when they met in September.
It might not be the prettiest performance but Arsenal should find a way to scrape in to three points.
Arsenal Win and Under 3.5 Goals @ $2.60
Ipswich vs Brighton And Hove Albion
Friday 17 January, 6:00am, Portman Road
Brighton’s league form is definitely something to be concerned about with eight winless matches, six of which were draws.
They did manage to defeat Norwich in the FA Cup on the weekend but it was not enough to turn the tide of opinion.
Ipswich with two wins and a draw from their last three outings including a convincing 3-0 FA Cup victory.
Given the contrasting fortunes of both of these sides, the draw certainly looks like the best option in this market.
Draw @ $3.60
Manchester United vs Southampton
Friday 17 January, 7:00am, Old Trafford
Manchester United 3 – Southampton 1
It was the win that Manchester United needed in the worst possible way, knocking out Arsenal in the FA Cup on penalties.
Now they have a perfect chance to build on that result against the Premier League’s worst team as Ruben Amorim’s build takes shape.
The Saints might have defeated Swansea on the weekend but when it comes to playing against opponents in (and above) their weight class, they are horrifically overmatched.
Manchester United to Win -1 Goal @ $1.80
2023/2024
After a frenetic December, the Premier League has a slightly lighter schedule as we enter the new year thanks to the mid-season break that isn’t really a break.
Matchweek 21 is split over two weekends to allow teams some time off and/or FA Cup Third Round replays.
It kicks off with Burnley hosting Luton early Saturday morning before the nouveau riche derby between Newcastle and Manchester City.
The second weekend of action begins with Arsenal trying to right the ship and get their title charge back on track while Brighton and Wolves presents as a potentially interesting matchup as well.
Check out who we are backing with our Premier League previews and best bets below.
Burnley vs Luton
Saturday 13 January, 6:45am, Turf Moor
How exactly Burnley are $1.95 favourites in this market is beyond me, whatever they seem to do they just cannot get a win.
With 15 defeats from 20 matches, backing them to win is a brave move even against fellow stragglers Luton.
The visitors in this one have at least won two of their last three in the league, however it was Burnley winning the first meeting this season 2-1 at Kenilworth Road.
If it wasn’t obvious enough already, I have not got high hopes for this one but I’m going to take both teams to score given the respective struggles at the back.
Both Teams to Score @ $1.75
Chelsea vs Fulham
Saturday 13 January, 11:30pm, Stamford Bridge
If we have learned one thing over the last two years, it’s that Chelsea should not be trusted as a $1.60 favourite anymore.
Even after three straight wins after Christmas, admittedly against struggling opponents they should have made short work of, they put out a fairly strong line up for their midweek Carabao Cup loss to Middlesbrough.
Fulham started to show some life in their last two games, beating Arsenal at Craven Cottage and then holding on against Rotherham in the FA Cup with a rotated lineup.
We should see some goals in this match but it really is anyone’s guess which team will be scoring them.
Backing the over is the same price as a Chelsea win and it seems like it is a much less stressful play.
Over 2.5 Goals @ $1.60
Newcastle vs Manchester City
Sunday 14 January, 4:30am, St James’ Park
Newcastle 2 – Manchester City 3
Newcastle’s Premier League struggles look set to continue for at least another match as they take on third placed Manchester City.
Even though their last outing was an FA Cup win over local rivals Sunderland, that did nothing to make me think that they have solved their issues.
City is starting to put it all together with three straight domestic wins including a convincing (and expected) 5-0 hammering of Huddersfield in the FA Cup last weekend.
At some point the Magpies will get back on track but it won’t be this weekend.
Manchester City to Win -1 Goal @ $2.50
Everton vs Aston Villa
Sunday 14 January, 1:00am, Goodison Park
Everton 0 – Aston Villa 0
It was a nightmare festive period for Everton with three losses from three Premier League starts against Tottenham, Manchester City and Wolves.
While they are a chance to get something from Villa here, this market should not be as evenly priced as it is based on how Unai Emery’s side is travelling.
Entering the weekend in second spot, the Villains just keep rolling on and should be able to inflict more pain on the Toffees here.
At this price it is one of the easier decisions of the weekend.
Aston Villa to Win @ $2.40
Manchester United vs Tottenham
Sunday 14 January, 3:30am, Old Trafford
Manchester United 2 – Tottenham 2
With Son Heung-Min in Qatar for the Asian Cup, Ange Postecoglou has moved for German striker Timo Werner who has some unfinished business in the Premier League after an ill fated stint with Chelsea.
Struggling at Stamford Bridge is not something that should be held against a striker however, that club has set more careers back than the combination of cold weather and a dodgy hamstring.
Not to mention Postecoglou’s system is incredibly striker friendly and we should see him hit the ground running.
I’m expecting a high scoring, end to end encounter between these clubs that could very easily end up as a draw.
But I’ll just back the over given the defensive frailties both have showcased this season.
Over 3.5 Goals @ $2.15
Arsenal vs Crystal Palace
Saturday 20 January, 10:30pm, Emirates Stadium
Arsenal 5 – Crystal Palace 0
Part two of the Premier League’s split round kicks off in North London with the Gunners desperate to end a three match losing streak.
It was a nightmare festive period following their draw at Anfield on Christmas Eve, losing to West Ham and Fulham before a home defeat against Liverpool in the FA Cup.
Maybe a week off is what they needed to reset but it has not solved their two major issues of an imbalanced midfield and a forward line struggling to score goals.
On the plus side for them, Palace is the perfect get-right opportunity winning just one of their last ten in all competitions.
It might not be pretty but at this stage the Gunners might have to accept they are going to be forced to win ugly.
Arsenal to Win and Over 2.5 Goals @ $2.00
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
Sunday 21 January, 4:30am, Gtech Community Stadium
Brentford 3 – Nottingham Forest 2
Ivan Toney might be back for Brentford but that is not enough in my mind to justify their $1.91 favouritism at publish.
They have lost their last five in the Premier League and limped to a 1-1 draw with Wolves in their last outing in the FA Cup.
Forest went into their break on a largely note, beating Newcastle and Manchester United in the Premier League before a somewhat frustrating draw with Blackpool in the FA Cup.
But they have at least shown the ability to win a match in the last few weeks and the pricing on this market looks to be way off so I’ll take the value on the visitors.
Nottingham Forest to Win @ $3.90
Sheffield United vs West Ham
Monday 22 January, 1:00am, Bramall Lane
In the last few years, there has been very little joy for Sheffield United when they play West Ham.
The Irons have won the last three meetings, keeping a clean sheet each time and the Blades have won one Premier League head to head fixture in the last 15 years.
West Ham’s festive period included a pair of massive wins over Manchester United and West Ham before successive draws against Brighton in the league and Bristol in the FA Cup.
Getting them at over even money in a match like this is great value and it’s where I’ll be betting.
West Ham to Win @ $2.10
Bournemouth vs Liverpool
Monday 22 January, 3:30am, Vitality Stadium
Bournemouth 0 – Liverpool 4
The Reds might be missing Mo Salah on national team duty, but they should have no problems extending their winning streak in all competitions to five even against this in form Bournemouth team.
The Cherries have been one of the most in form teams in the Premier League over the last few months and they have taken points off the likes of Newcastle, Aston Villa and Manchester United.
However before their break it looked like the Reds were hitting top gear and that ruthless edge should see them home.
Liverpool to Win @ $1.70
Brighton And Hove Albion vs Wolves
Tuesday 23 January, 6:45am, Amex Stadium
Just three points separate these clubs heading into the match and Wolves are chasing their fourth straight win in the Premier League.
They deserve plenty of praise for getting a replay out of their FA Cup tie with Brentford after losing Joao Gomes to a ninth minute red card and they will be a tough out for Brighton.
The Seagulls are seemingly back on track after a brief blip in December going unbeaten in their last four and playing in some high scoring, highly entertaining matches.
It’s time to jump back on the both teams to score bandwagon in Brighton’s matches, with that market hitting in three of their last four and back at a decent price given their history.
Both Teams to Score @ $1.60
2022/2023
Matchweek 21 of the Premier League season brings us a massive 12 game slate of action with a pair of catchup matches kicking things off.
In an added bonus for football fans the Premier League’s “Big Six” powerhouse clubs will face off against one another starting with Manchester City against Tottenham on Friday morning.
A busy Saturday night commences with ninth placed Liverpool taking on tenth placed Chelsea at Anfield with both sides desperate to return to the top four.
Then in the early hours of Monday morning, league leaders Arsenal host the only team to defeat them in the Premier League this season, Manchester United.
We have you covered for those fixtures and every other Premier League match this weekend below so read on and find out who we are backing.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United
Thursday 19 January, 7:00am, Selhurst Park
Crystal Palace 1 – Manchester United 1
*POSTPONED ROUND 7 MATCH*
Despite their biggest engagement coming about 92 hours after this fixture, Manchester United cannot take an out of sorts Crystal Palace lightly.
Patrick Vieira’s side has lost five of its last six in all competitions and have scored just three goals in that run.
Compare that to United, who will come into the match fresh off recording their biggest win in years with a controversial 2-1 victory over local rivals City to extend their winning streak to 10 matches.
Recent head to head history for this matchup favours Palace with two wins and a draw from their last four league encounters but in their current run, you have to like United to take care of business.
Back Manchester United to Win @ $1.73
Manchester City vs Tottenham
Friday 20 January, 7:00am, Etihad Stadium
Manchester City 4 – Tottenham 2
*POSTPONED ROUND 7 MATCH*
Two sides desperate to make amends for their respective derby defeats last weekend will face off on Friday morning.
City’s loss to United, combined with Tottenham’s loss at home to league leaders Arsenal left the reigning champions eight points adrift, not that it is an unassailable gap by any means.
Spurs sit a further six points back of City as they find themselves in another scrap for a top four spot, so neither side is in a position to drop points.
However if you are backing one side to straighten themselves out, it has to be Manchester City with their difference makers looking far more likely to fire here.
It was a quiet Manchester Derby for Erling Haaland and I’ll back Pep Guardiola to find a way to unleash his Norwegian marksman.
SGM: Manchester City HT/FT, Over 2.5 Goals, Erling Haaland to Score 2+ Goals @ $5.62
Liverpool vs Chelsea
Saturday 21 January, 11:30pm, Anfield
It’s the battle of the fallen powers with Liverpool and Chelsea facing off as both try to avoid becoming mid-table battlers over the second half of the season.
Chelsea’s approach of throwing massive amounts of money at their problem this season is yet to pay dividends, however the hope is that €100m signing Mykhailo Mudryk will be ready to hit the ground running.
He will need to get off to a fast start to justify his massive price tag and Liverpool is far from secure at the back.
However right now there is no justification for feeling good about either of these teams and when you consider the last four meetings have all ended in draws after 90 minutes, that looks to be the way to go here.
Back the Draw @ $3.70
Bournemouth vs Nottingham Forest
Sunday 22 January, 2:00am, Vitality Stadium
Bournemouth 1 – Nottingham Forest 1
Since the World Cup, Bournemouth have been flat out awful so it is a bit of a surprise to see them installed as very slight favourites (at the time of writing).
They have lost all four of their Premier League matches without scoring a solitary goal and been knocked out of the Carabao and FA Cup by Newcastle and Burnley respectively.
Forest have at least managed to pick up some points in the last month, with their only league defeat coming against Manchester United in the Boxing Day set of fixtures.
That’s all the evidence punters should need to back the visitors to come away with a comfortable win.
Back Nottingham Forest to Win @ $2.75
Leicester vs Brighton And Hove Albion
Sunday 22 January, 2:00am, King Power Stadium
It would be insulting to continue calling Brighton the little engine that could, but they just keep winning despite having plenty of excuses to go in the can.
Their 3-0 win over Liverpool last weekend was their third victory in a row and was enough for them to sit in seventh place heading into the weekend.
As for Leicester, they are another team that is in the midst of a form slump with five defeats from their last six matches in all competitions.
Their only win in that time was a 1-0 win over Gillingham in the FA Cup where they deployed plenty of first team players.
Brighton should be able to take care of business against an out of form Foxes side.
Back Brighton to Win @ $2.05
Southampton vs Aston Villa
Sunday 22 January, 2:00am, St Mary’s Stadium
Southampton 0 – Aston Villa 1
The Saints might be beginning their march towards Premier League safety with three straight wins in all competitions.
Their 2-1 victory over Everton was their first league win since October 20 against Bournemouth but when paired with an FA Cup win over Crystal Palace and a Carabao Cup win over City, you might be able to convince yourself they are starting to turn the corner.
We will get a proper test of that theory this weekend when they host an Aston Villa side undergoing their own resurgence under Unai Emery.
While the temptation is to back Villa, Southampton have shown just enough of late to be a potential banana skin for them here and there is value in the total goals market.
Villa has not been held scoreless since October and the Saints have only failed to score in one of their last ten matches.
At the very least, we seem to be heading towards a 2-1 win for one of these teams and with a slight premium on the overs that’s the play here.
Back Over 2.5 Goals @ $1.98
West Ham vs Everton
Sunday 22 January, 2:00am, London Stadium
A joke has been making the rounds on social media this week that this could be the first instance of both managers being fired at full time should the game end as a draw.
Considering Everton’s last win came in November in a friendly against the Western Sydney Wanderers and their most recent Premier League victory was in late October, you can understand why Frank Lampard is under pressure.
It’s a similar story for David Moyes, although he at least tasted victory in the FA Cup earlier this month, but their league form has them in a dangerous spot, with their last win in this competition coming on the same weekend as the Toffees.
There’s a very strong case to stay out of the head to head market and it’s strong enough to work on me.
Where there is value to be found is backing both teams to score, even with West Ham’s occasionally anaemic attack.
That has hit in all five of Everton’s matches since the Premier League resumed and with the way they are travelling, it is every chance to hit again.
Back Both Teams to Score @ $1.87
Crystal Palace vs Newcastle
Sunday 22 January, 4:30am, Selhurst Park
Crystal Palace 0 – Newcastle 0
Palace have been dealt a very poor hand this weekend, facing two of the Premier League’s most in form sides in the space of three days.
By the time all is said and done, their losing streak is likely to hit five matches, however they can at least take some comfort in the fact they have these matches out of the way.
There is not a lot of hope for them here with a stout Newcastle defence that has kept six clean sheets in seven matches over the last month.
Take the Magpies to keep that streak rolling with another win and clean sheet.
Back Newcastle to Win to Nil @ $3.00
Leeds vs Brentford
Monday 23 January, 1:00am, Elland Road
Leeds have taken two points from their last five Premier League matches, Brentford have picked up 13 in the same span.
Leeds currently sits in 15th spot, two points off the relegation zone and Brentford is in eighth spot, with the potential of ending the weekend as high as sixth.
Brentford won the match against Leeds back in September 5-2.
Leeds is favoured in this market, somehow, but that just means the value is on the visitors.
Back Brentford to Win @ $2.80
Manchester City vs Wolves
Monday 23 January, 1:00am, Etihad Stadium
Manchester City 3 – Wolves 0
Despite sitting eight points off the Premier League lead, City has the chance to close the gap to two before Arsenal next kicks a ball in anger.
To do that they will need to defeat Spurs and Wolves, with the second part of that equation looking rather likely given the history between the two teams.
City has won the last five meetings between the teams with four of those victories coming by a margin of at least two goals.
Defence has been a bit of an issue for City in the last couple of matches however Wolves have the worst scoring record in the Premier League with just 12 goals from 19 matches.
Back Manchester City to Win to Nil @ $1.83
Arsenal vs Manchester United
Monday 23 January, 3:30am, Emirates Stadium
Arsenal 3 – Manchester United 2
Are you ready to believe the Gunners are for real?
After winning at the new White Hart Lane for the first time last week, a visit from Manchester United will cap a tough three game league stretch for Mikel Arteta’s men.
In the midst of their dysfunctional start to the season, United showed a glimpse of what their team would become in a convincing 3-1 win at Old Trafford in September.
However their record when visiting the Emirates over the last few years is not that encouraging with just one point from their last four trips to the North London venue.
The head to head market looks about right for this one, but there is a case for both teams to find a way to pick up all three points.
And it seems like whoever does win will need to score at least twice, if not three times with both looking very dangerous in attack.
Back Over 2.5 Goals @ $1.73
Fulham vs Tottenham
Tuesday 24 January, 7:00am, Craven Cottage
Life does not get any easier for Spurs with their third fixture against a top six opponent in the span of eight days.
Having lost to Arsenal, they now find themselves in danger of slipping to seventh spot if they lose to City and Fulham in this set of matches.
You would be hard pressed to make a case against the Cottagers in this match as well, with a lethal forward line that can take advantage of an at times calamitous Spurs backline.
Add in the fact that Fulham have done a great job this season to find themselves in sixth spot (at the time of writing) and there is a strong case to back them in here.
Back Fulham to Win @ $3.25
2021/2022
It’s safe to say it has been a rather eventful festive period in the Premier League as we approach Matchweek 21.
15 matches in the past three weeks have been postponed as Covid continues to wreak havoc on many Premier League teams.
At the time of writing all 10 fixtures are set to go ahead however that seems almost certain to change as we get closer to kickoff.
In the meantime, we are previewing every match below so read on and see who we are backing!
Arsenal vs Manchester City
Saturday 1 January, 11:30pm, Emirates Stadium
Arsenal 1 – Manchester City 2
It’s not just the players who are battling Covid at the moment, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta will miss this clash with his mentor Pep Guardiola after testing positive.
Since City demolished Arsenal 5-0 at the Etihad in late April, the Gunners have been one of the best sides in the Premier League, climbing up into fourth place.
The performances of young stars Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, Emile Smith-Rowe and Martin Odegaard combined with a resolute defence has been the driving force behind that revival.
However one big question hovering over this squad is whether or not they are able to get results against England’s elite clubs.
Youthful exuberance will only get you so far and with City displaying an unnerving ruthless streak, they should be able to go to the Emirates and pick up another three points on their march to the Premier League title.
Back Manchester City to Win -1 Goal @ $2.30
Leicester vs Norwich
Sunday 2 January, 2:00am, King Power Stadium
Watford vs Tottenham
Sunday 2 January, 2:00am, Vicarage Road
Watford was finally able to return to action during the week after three postponements however it was more of the same as their losing streak was extended to five.
On the plus side they have managed to score a goal in each of those matches but defensively there is a lot that needs to be fixed up.
Tottenham was incredibly wasteful against Southampton and some players will be running out of chances to impress Antonio Conte as the transfer window opens.
There might be some questions surrounding Tottenham, but they should be good enough to handle Watford.
Back Tottenham Halftime/Fulltime @ $2.55
Crystal Palace vs West Ham
Sunday 2 January, 4:30am, Selhurst Park
Crystal Palace 2 – West Ham 3
Prepare for a high scoring encounter at Selhurst Park with two of the more exciting teams facing off.
Both Teams to Score has hit in the last nine meetings between these clubs, including the 2-2 draw at the Olympic Stadium in August.
There is a bit more value to be had taking Over 2.5 goals, a number that has hit in seven of the last ten head to head matches.
It is not out of the question for both teams to score at least three goals on their own with how good both teams have looked in attack.
Back Over 2.5 Goals @ $1.85
Brentford vs Aston Villa
Monday 3 January, 1:00am, Brentford Community Stadium
Brentford 2 – Aston Villa 1
Having a few extra days rest could be pivotal for Aston Villa in this fixture.
Their Matchweek 20 clash with Leeds was postponed while Brentford will be backing up from a 1-0 loss at home to Manchester City.
At this time of year, that is huge and Villa appears to be way over the odds considering the disparity between both clubs.
Back Aston Villa to Win @ $2.40
Everton vs Brighton And Hove Albion
Monday 3 January, 1:00am, Goodison Park
In a vacuum the bet for this match would be Everton to do it quite comfortably, however this will be the Toffee’s first match since December 17 when they held Chelsea to a 1-1 draw.
Brighton took on Chelsea in its last match and their stubbornness week in, week out continues to impress.
With Everton likely a little bit rusty it could take them a while to get going and that is why I’ll hedge a bit and take the draw.
Back the Draw @ $3.20
Leeds vs Burnley
Monday 3 January, 1:00am, Elland Road
There is too much up in the air regarding Leeds to have a good feel for this match.
After fielding a heavily depleted side in a trio of defeats prior to Christmas, they have been able to get some respite with their last two fixtures postponed.
If this goes ahead I’ll call it a stay away.
NO BET
Southampton vs Newcastle
Monday 3 January, 1:00am, St Mary’s Stadium
Chelsea vs Liverpool
Monday 3 January, 3:30am, Stamford Bridge
Neither side can afford to lose this match with their title hopes hanging by a thread after Manchester City’s surge.
Chelsea enters the weekend eight points adrift while Liverpool is nine back with a game in hand.
If you just saw the scores in their last five matches you would assume that Chelsea is rolling along however outside of their Boxing Day belting of Aston Villa, there are some major red flags in the squad.
Liverpool is hardly playing like a title challenger either, drawing at Tottenham and losing to Leicester in their last two league outings.
With major questions surrounding the defending in both camps, the over looks like the way to go.
Back Over 2.5 Goals @ $1.80
Manchester United vs Wolves
Tuesday 4 January, 4:30am, Old Trafford
Manchester United 0 – Wolves 1
It has been a rocky start to life at Manchester United for Ralf Rangnick however the points have continued to accumulate, even if the performances have been frustrating the Old Trafford fanbase.
Should this match go ahead, they are well positioned to take advantage of a Wolves side that has been battling a Covid outbreak.
We may not see a major blowout but United should be able to grind out a low scoring win.
Back Manchester United to Win and Under 2.5 Goals @ $3.70
2021/2022
As we move past the halfway point of the 2020/2021 Premier League season, the title favourite Manchester City has moved into top spot on the table.
This weekend sees them face a resurgent Sheffield United side that has won two of its last three… and still finds itself as a massive outsider.
The unquestioned biggest match of the weekend however features the other Manchester club as second placed United travels to North London to face Arsenal.
We have previews and our best bets for all 10 matches below so read on to see who we are backing.
Everton vs Newcastle
Saturday 30 January, 11:30pm, Goodison Park
It’s a fairly straightforward match to kick off the weekend as a horrendously out of form Newcastle travels to Goodison Park to face Everton.
The Toffees were a Jordan Pickford howler away from their fourth straight victory while Newcastle lost their sixth consecutive match and extended their winless run to 11.
On the plus side for Newcastle, they scored their first goal since January 4 against Leeds however I can’t back them to break down Everton here.
Back Everton to Win to Nil @ $2.35
Crystal Palace vs Wolves
Sunday 31 January, 2:00am, Selhurst Park
Crystal Palace 1 – Wolves 0
If both of these sides are going to get themselves back into Europe, their Premier League form needs to improve quickly.
Heading into their 21st match of the campaign, they sit in 13th and 14th place with Wolves ahead on goal difference having taken 23 points to date.
Working in Wolves’ favour is the fact they won the FA Cup meeting between these teams three weeks ago, however their Cup form is very different to what we have seen in the Premier League.
Their last win in the league came on December 16 while Palace’s lone win since December 6 came against Sheffield United.
There’s not a lot to separate these sides on paper and chances are it will be similarly close on the pitch.
Back the Draw @ $3.10
Manchester City vs Sheffield United
Sunday 31 January, 2:00am, Etihad Stadium
Manchester City 1 – Sheffield United 0
Sheffield is looking to complete the second half of the Manchester double after a stunning 2-1 victory at Old Trafford this week.
City is a slightly tougher out however, with Pep Guardiola’s side winning 11 consecutive matches in all competitions and perhaps more impressively, conceding just one goal in their last nine Premier League matches.
Since the Blades returned to the Premier League they have lost all three matches against City and have failed to score in every match.
The value in this play has dropped but it’s still a good balance builder to take.
Back Manchester City to Win to Nil @ $1.60
West Bromwich Albion vs Fulham
Sunday 31 January, 2:00am, The Hawthorns
Thankfully this is not the only match kicking off at this time and if you’re setting up for a long night in front of the TV, this one won’t warrant even the small part of a picture in picture display.
West Brom have lost their last five home matches by an aggregate score of 22-1 but what might save them from further embarrassment here is the fact Fulham cannot score.
The last time Fulham scored more than two goals in 90 minutes was on December 1 against Leicester.
In the subsequent 11 matches, the Cottagers have been kept scoreless seven times.
West Brom can’t score, Fulham can’t score, maybe someone accidentally finds the back of the net but it won’t be intentional if so.
Back Under 2.5 Goals @ $1.70
Arsenal vs Manchester United
Sunday 31 January, 4:30am, Emirates Stadium
Arsenal 0 – Manchester United 0
The Arsenal Premier League resurgence took another step in the past week with a pair of victories either side of an FA Cup defeat at Southampton.
Mikel Arteta can now turn his attention to knocking off a Manchester United side that has put together one of the most impressive run of results away from home in recent memory.
Domestically, United have the best away record in the Premier League with eight wins and two draws, extending a phenomenal run that dates back to last season.
There are major questions over the likes of Thomas Partey, Kieran Tierney and Emil Smith-Rowe (among others) and the rebuilding Arsenal squad just doesn’t have the depth to cover the absences of so many key players.
There is every chance that United was overlooking Sheffield during the week with an eye on this match and there is every chance they will be raring to go here.
Back Manchester United to Win @ $2.45
Southampton vs Aston Villa
Sunday 31 January, 7:00am, St Mary’s Stadium
Southampton 0 – Aston Villa 1
Southampton’s busy 10 day stretch finally caught up to them against Arsenal where they went down after a pair of FA Cup matches they clearly sold out for.
Aston Villa has struggled in 2021, losing four of their five matches so far and their history against the Saints is nothing short of horrible, losing their last four meetings and failing to record a victory since December 2013.
I’ll take the Saints to rebound after fatigue got the better of them during the week.
Back Southampton to Win @ $2.75
Chelsea vs Burnley
Sunday 31 January, 2:00am, Stamford Bridge
It’s fair to say the Thomas Tuchel era got off to a somewhat drab beginning in a 0-0 draw with Wolves.
The Blues completed an awful lot of passes to one another but it wasn’t all that effective as they found their attack stifled by Wolves.
Burnley has enjoyed a good week, winning all three of their matches including an FA Cup tie with Fulham.
History says that Chelsea should still win this match with the Blues winning five of the last six meetings and I’ll back the German boss to instil some confidence in his side.
Back Chelsea HT/FT @ $2.05
Leicester vs Leeds
Monday 1 February, 1:00am, King Power Stadium
No Vardy, no Leicester?
The Foxes were held to a 1-1 draw and needed a bit of luck to get to that point against a resolute Everton side.
Leeds is a much softer landing spot and a side that can leave themselves open on the break.
They have conceded eight goals in their last four matches and the Foxes still have the talent to get themselves by.
Back Leicester to Win @ $1.83
West Ham vs Liverpool
Monday 1 February, 3:30am, London Stadium
The challenge here is to not overreact to Liverpool’s comfortable win over Tottenham in the final match of Week 20.
That being said, it’s hard not to be impressed with how they saw off an in form Spurs side.
It will be another tough test for them this weekend when they face a West Ham side on a six match winning streak.
There is plenty of attacking talent on both sides and we all know about Liverpool’s defensive injury crisis.
At that price I’ll back the visitors to come away with all three points and pair it with both teams to score in a Same Game Multi.
SGM: Liverpool to Win & Both Teams to Score @ $3.24
Brighton And Hove Albion vs Tottenham
Monday 1 February, 6:15am, Amex Stadium
Fatigue appears to be the only thing that will stand in the way of Tottenham comfortably collecting all three points against Brighton.
It’s a short turn around after their clash with Liverpool but Spurs still have the squad to take care of business against a side they are considerably better than.
At this price, I have to jump on the value of Spurs.
Back Tottenham to Win @ $2.15
2019/2020
The Premier League’s festive calendar wraps up with the New Years Day fixtures over the next couple of nights.
Headlining Matchweek 21 is the clash between the fading superpowers Arsenal and Manchester United at the Emirates while Sheffield United is the next opponent to (probably) get run over by the Liverpool freight train.
The third round of the FA Cup is coming up on the weekend and with some teams having tough draws to contend with, there may be some squad rotation in place to consider.
Brighton And Hove Albion vs Chelsea
Wednesday 1 January, 11:30pm, Amex Stadium
So far this festive period, Chelsea has defeated Tottenham and Arsenal while losing to… Southampton.
Despite being on the back foot for large portions of the Arsenal match, Chelsea took full advantage of the opportunities at the end to come away with an important three points.
Brighton’s win over Bournemouth snapped a winless run but it seems like the market has put a bit too much emphasis on that result.
Chelsea has won all five Premier League meetings between the two, four of which have been to nil, and their only loss to Brighton came in the 1933 FA Cup, there’s only one play for this match.
Back Chelsea Halftime/Fulltime @ $3.10
Burnley vs Aston Villa
Wednesday 1 January, 11:30pm, Turf Moor
Burnley 1 – Aston Villa 2
Burnley can’t score and Villa can’t defend, this one should be a real treat to watch if you are so inclined.
There is no chance this one will be high scoring when you look at the form line, three of Villa’s last four have seen one team keep a clean sheet and Burnley’s last five have seen a clean sheet (three of which have been the Clarets).
A 0-0 draw at $11 does look tempting but it’s too much to expect both of these sides to avoid an accidental concession.
Back Both Teams to Score (No) @ $2.05
Newcastle vs Leicester
Thursday 2 January, 2:00am, St James’s Park
Newcastle 0 – Leicester 3
Jamie Vardy should be back in the Leicester lineup after missing the win over West Ham for the birth of his child.
If Leicester didn’t have enough of an edge going into this game, the return of their main marksman is going to get them over the line here.
I can’t back them to keep a clean sheet though, their desire to attack does leave them open and Newcastle have scored in four of their last five as well.
SGM: Leicester to Win, Both Teams to Score, Jamie Vardy Anytime Goalscorer @ $4.78
Southampton vs Tottenham
Thursday 2 January, 2:00am, St Mary’s Stadium
Southampton 1 – Tottenham 0
Tottenham showed a remarkable ability to Spurs things up against Norwich, finding a way to draw with the 20th placed side in the Premier League.
Best case scenario for them is that was a blip on the radar and this clash with Southampton is going to be a return to form.
It’s hard not to back them at over even money, especially against Southampton.
Considering they have Middlesbrough in the FA Cup on the weekend they can afford to put out a few more frontline players and ensure that their top four hopes don’t take a hit.
Back Tottenham to Win @ $2.10
Watford vs Wolves
Thursday 2 January, 2:00am, Vicarage Road
Just a reminder here, Wolves is a good Premier League side and Watford is not.
Yes Watford has defeated Manchester United and Villa in the last fortnight, either side of a draw with Sheffield but I’m still finding myself in “back against them” mode with them.
Even if Wolves opt to rotate a few players out with one eye on their FA Cup tie with Manchester United, they have been able to accumulate a good enough squad to make them competitive here.
Back Wolves to Win @ $2.25
Manchester City vs Everton
Thursday 2 January, 4:30am, Etihad Stadium
Manchester City 2 – Everton 1
City managed to get back on track against Sheffield but they now face a revitalised Everton side, winners of their last two under Carlo Ancelotti.
It will be a big ask for the Toffees, even though City are well below par at the moment, and it seems like this one could be the first defeat for the Italian manager.
City has won the last four meetings between these sides and I like them to make it five here.
Back City Halftime/Fulltime @ $1.80
Norwich vs Crystal Palace
Thursday 2 January, 4:30am, Carrow Road
Norwich 1 – Crystal Palace 1
Despite not winning a match since November 24, Norwich is still somehow favoured in this game after holding Spurs to a draw.
For a club on the bottom of the table though, it is in no way realistic to expect them to pull off a second straight strong performance considering they have only taken points in back to back matches once this season.
Palace is always capable of a letdown performance but as outsiders here, take the value, even if it might not be the best game to watch.
Back Palace to Win @ $2.88
West Ham vs Bournemouth
Thursday 2 January, 4:30am, London Stadium
West Ham 4 – Bournemouth 0
West Ham is the next candidate for the new manager bounce… although the face that new manager is David Moyes is enough to give you cause for concern backing them against Bournemouth here.
Neither side is travelling all that well at the moment but with both sitting just above the relegation zone, they have to do everything they can to avoid defeat here.
I’ll back both sides to do just that and take the draw.
Back the Draw @ $3.60
Arsenal vs Manchester United
Thursday 2 January, 7:00am, Emirates Stadium
Arsenal 2 – Manchester United 0
Remember the glory days of Fergie taking on Wenger with the Premier League title on the line?
Arteta against Solskjaer doesn’t quite have the same ring to it, and the Gunners Spanish boss is still looking for his first win in charge.
It hasn’t been an easy introduction and Arsenal’s history against United doesn’t suggest there’s a lot of hope for them here.
A late letdown cost them against Chelsea, so will we see more of the same here?
Considering most of United’s points this year have come against fellow members of the Big Six, why not back them to get themselves up and prolong Arteta’s wait.
Back Manchester United to Win @ $2.45
Liverpool vs Sheffield United
Friday 3 January, 7:00am, Anfield
We’re going to have to get creative to find a value play for Liverpool here since it’s basically just working out what kind of victory they will have.
It has been four straight Premier League matches with a clean sheet so backing them to win to nil against a Sheffield side seems like a good starting point.
With a Merseyside Derby on the weekend as well, it would not be surprising to see them try to race out of the blocks to an early lead and close the match off from there so we’ll also take them in the Halftime/Fulltime market to boost the value a bit.
SGM: Liverpool Halftime/Fulltime & Liverpool to Win to Nil @ $2.70
2018/2019
At some point these players will get a break, just not in the next week or so.
Most of these sides are preparing for their fourth game in the last 12 days and have an FA Cup tie this weekend to look forward to as well.
Without a doubt, the big clash of Round 21 of the Premier League is the final one, with the defending champions taking on the league leaders.
Read on for our previews, predictions and Same Game Multis from all 10 Premier League matches this weekend.
Everton vs Leicester City
Tuesday 1 January, 11:30pm, Goodison Park
Two sides coming off upset losses kick start the New Years Day program with Everton and Leicester both eager to start 2019 on a winning note.
Three of the last four meetings have gone the way of Everton with Leicester recording just one Premier League win at Goodison Park since 2000.
Looking at the history of this fixture, you can almost throw out the possibility of a draw, the last one came in February 2015.
Both of these sides been somewhat streaky but Everton being at home is enough to be the difference here.
Back Everton to Win @ $2.00
SGM: Everton to Win, Over 2.5 Goals
Arsenal vs Fulham
Wednesday 2 January, 2:00am, Emirates Stadium
Arsenal’s backline was torn to shreds by a rampant Liverpool side, but they do have a chance for redemption against a Fulham side that has not scored more than one goal in its last seven Premier League matches.
The Gunners destroyed Fulham at Craven Cottage back in October and if there is to be any response to the shambles from the weekend, this is the chance to do that.
As much as Arsenal has struggled at times, they have been very good at the Emirates Stadium and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang loves playing in front of his home fans.
Back Arsenal to Win to Nil @ $2.45
SGM: Arsenal to Win, Over 2.5 Goals, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang First Goalscorer
Cardiff vs Tottenham
Wednesday 2 January, 4:30am, Cardiff City Stadium
One of these sides is coming into this match on the back of a much needed win while the other has showed in the space of a week why it can be and should not be considered title contenders.
Cardiff dragged themselves clear of the relegation zone thanks to four points in their last two and did give Tottenham some trouble when they met earlier this season.
Spurs did win that one 1-0 but any overconfidence in their dressing room was quickly taken out when they were upset by Wolves at home.
As tempting as a potential upset may be here, it’s hard to look past Cardiff’s struggles throughout the season and with Tottenham under $1.50 to win, this might be a good one to stay out of.
NO BET
Bournemouth vs Watford
Thursday 3 January, 6:45am, Vitality Stadium
Bournemouth 3 – Watford 3
If this one follows the same pattern as October’s meeting, Bournemouth will be very, very happy having won that initial clash 4-0.
Watford has proven to be a somewhat formidable foe for many sides on their travels this season with three wins and three draws from nine games so they will not roll over.
Since both sides were promoted in 2015, the draw has been the most common result happening in five of the seven meetings and that looks like a good value play here.
Back the Draw @ $3.40
SGM: Draw, Both Teams to Score, Over 3.5 Goals
Chelsea vs Southampton
Thursday 3 January, 6:45am, Stamford Bridge
Chelsea 0 – Southampton 0
While you can’t take anything for granted in the Premier League at this time of year, this one looks about as straightforward as it can get.
Chelsea has won each of the last seven matches between the sides including three of the last four to nil.
With just two clean sheets in its last six (one of which came against Manchester City no less), it would be a big confidence booster for the Blues to add to that tally here.
Back Chelsea to Win to Nil @ $2.15
SGM: Chelsea to Win to Nil, Under 3.5 Goals
Huddersfield Town vs Burnley
Thursday 3 January, 6:45am, John Smith’s Stadium
Huddersfield 1 – Burnley 2
For the second week in a row, last placed Huddersfield will take on a side also in the relegation zone.
Having lost on the weekend to help Fulham move up to 18th place, Burnley would happily take all three points here.
These sides played out a 1-1 draw earlier in the season and both will be eager to avoid defeat here.
A conservative gameplan from both sides might be on the cards and that should limit the scoring opportunities as both teams are happy to take a point.
Back the Draw @ $3.10
SGM: Draw, Under 2.5 Goals
West Ham vs Brighton and Hove Albion
Thursday 3 January, 6:45am, London Stadium
Three Premier League meetings between West Ham and Brighton, three Premier League wins for West Ham.
The Seagulls won a hard fought game on the weekend over Everton with David Button filling in for absent keeper Mat Ryan.
West Ham on the other hand got a confidence boosting win over Burnley to move up to seventh place and a win would help their season ambitions greatly here.
Back West Ham to Win @ $1.91
SGM: West Ham to Win, Lucas Perez Anytime Goalscorer
Wolverhampton vs Crystal Palace
Thursday 3 January, 6:45am, Molineux Stadium
Wolves 0 – Crystal Palace 2
Apparently being rank outsiders against a flying opponent does not phase Wolves one bit after a huge win against Tottenham at Wembley.
That has them installed as slight favourites against the giant killing Crystal Palace who wrapped up 2018 with a 1-0 loss against Chelsea to cap a successful December.
It might be a case of giving too much weight to the most recent performance, but Wolves are a very good side and look over the odds here.
Back Wolves to Win @ $2.05
SGM: Wolves to Win, Both Teams to Score, Over 3.5 Goals
Newcastle vs Manchester United
Thursday 3 January, 7:00am, St James’s Park Stadium
Newcastle 0 – Manchester United 2
All is solved at Manchester United right?
Back to back big wins kick started the Solskjaer era and after another convincing win over Bournemouth, you can expect Newcastle to be in for a rough time as they look to end a three game winless run.
The Magpies did record a shock upset in this fixture last season, pulling off a 1-0 win at St James’ Park but with United looking free and happy, this should go one way.
Back Manchester United to Win @ $1.73
SGM: United Win, Over 3.5 Goals, Marcus Rashford Anytime Goalscorer
Manchester City vs Liverpool
Friday 4 January, 7:00am, Etihad Stadium
Manchester City 2 – Liverpool 1
Set your alarms for this one, it is going to be a huge clash.
Liverpool could open up a double digit lead at the top of the table with a win over a City side they defeated three of the last four times they have met.
These sides played out a scoreless draw in October but it is hard to see this match following that same pattern, particularly with Liverpool’s forwards in phenomenal goalscoring form.
Having spent the last three and a half weeks on top of the table, Liverpool are going to finish this week still in first place regardless of the result.
Their nine game winning run is in real danger here as the City side that has struggled mightily in its last few matches is all set for a rebound.
Back the Draw @ $3.60
SGM: Draw, Both Teams to Score, Mo Salah Anytime Goalscorer
2017/2018
Just nine fixtures in the Pre-New Years round of Premier League action as it kicks off six straight days of action.
Across rounds 21 and 22, each side is in action twice, some with just a single day between games which is great for the fans but a potential trap for the punters.
It is good to keep on top of injuries and squad news, particularly with the middle of the night kickoffs making sure that a star player is not being rested with an eye on the next match.
West Ham and Tottenham’s game was rescheduled for the end of Round 22 and will be played on the morning of January 5 so Spurs and Irons fans can find our preview for that game in the Round 22 EPL preview.
Otherwise here we go again with our discussions and recommended plays.
Bournemouth vs Everton
Sunday 31 December, 2:00am, Vitality Stadium
Everton claimed the first meeting at Goodison Park back in September and are looking to extend their two game winning streak against Bournemouth.
Since Bournemouth entered the Premier League in 2015, the Toffees have won four of the six meetings however last time they visited the Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth emerged 1-0 winners.
Looking at their recent form however, neither side is inspiring a lot of confidence with two scoreless draws for Everton and Bournemouth winless since November 19.
Expect a Big Sam Special away from home and look for a draw here.
Back the Draw @ $3.20
Chelsea vs Stoke
Sunday 31 December, 2:00am, Stamford Bridge
Chelsea have won the last three games against Stoke and have not lost at Stamford Bridge since a League Cup match in 1995.
The September meeting ended 4-0 to Chelsea and you would expect something similar given Stoke’s propensity to ship goals in bunches.
Chelsea should get this game over and done with as soon as possible and turn their focus onto their next match in the second half.
Back Chelsea to Win -2 Goals @ $2.30
Huddersfield vs Burnley
Sunday 31 December, 2:00am, Kirklees Stadium
Huddersfield have not beaten Burnley in any of their last four meetings with the most recent match ending in a 0-0 draw in September.
Burnley’s season has been nothing short of phenomenal and their draw at Old Trafford in their last outing is nothing short of exceptional.
They are winless in their last three matches but that should come to an end here with an upset victory away from home.
Back Burnley to Win @ $3.40
Liverpool vs Leicester
Sunday 31 December, 2:00am, Anfield
Liverpool will not be able to unveil their big money signing Virgil Van Dijk just yet so they will have to make do with the defenders they already have when Leicester come to town.
At Anfield, it has been one way traffic in this fixture with three wins and a draw for Liverpool since the Foxes Premier League return in 2014.
This season their home ground has been a fortress with five wins and five draws as well.
There is not a lot of great value in Liverpool win plays so instead look for a high scoring affair.
Back Both Teams to Score and Over 3.5 Goals @ $2.60
Newcastle vs Brighton and Hove Albion
Sunday 31 December, 2:00am, St James’ Park
Two sides with a combined two wins in their last five matches each, both are coming off losses to big clubs in Round 20.
Newcastle came as close as anyone to ending City’s unbeaten run while Brighton went down to Chelsea.
Brighton have not fared well on their travels this season losing seven of ten and that run should continue with Newcastle getting up here.
Back Newcastle to Win @ $2.10
Watford vs Swansea City
Sunday 31 December, 2:00am, Vicarage Road
A 2-1 win over Leicester came not a minute too soon ending a six-match winless run and four losses on the trot.
As a part of their impressive start to the season, Watford beat Swansea at the Liberty 2-1 and there is a good chance that result will repeat itself here.
Swansea are in the middle of a season from hell with five points away from home and it is hard to see them getting anything out of this game here.
Back Watford to Win @ $1.67
Manchester United vs Southampton
Sunday 31 December, 4:30am, Old Trafford
Southampton will not be happy that they have to back up from their hammering at the hands of Tottenham with a trip to Old Trafford.
It was a close win for United when these sides met earlier this year however this has the feel of a game where Romelu Lukaku runs riot.
Expect a multi goal win by United here and there is a great value play with this handicap.
Back Manchester United to Win -1 Goal @ $4.80
Crystal Palace vs Manchester City
Sunday 31 December, 11:00pm, Selhurst Park
City got away with one against Newcastle having to scrap for a 1-0 win to extend their streak to eighteen.
With such a big gap on the table there is not a lot of hope for an upset here as it seems like this game can only go one way.
Captain Vincent Kompany left the Newcastle game injured and that will certainly impact the City defensive stocks.
With that uncertainty there is not a lot of value here as there is a chance that many players will be rested.
NO BET
West Bromwich Albion vs Arsenal
Monday 1 January, 3:30am, The Hawthorns
Arsenal head into this game on a very short rest so there is the potential for a lot of rotation here with one eye on Chelsea coming up midweek.
West Brom won the corresponding fixture 3-1 last season however their form this season is not inspiring any confidence whatsoever.
When playing a second team in the Europa League the Arsenal backups handled themselves well and they should be able to get by in this game.
Back Arsenal to Win @ $1.75
2016/2017
The English Premier League returns after a weekend off for international football and there are plenty of big games this weekend.
Manchester United and Liverpool will continue their storied rivalry at Old Trafford, Leicester City will renew acquaintances with Chelsea and Manchester City will host Everton.
Throw in a London Derby between West Ham and Crystal Palace and it is another huge weekend of football and we have the all the recommended betting plays below!
Tottenham Hotspur vs West Bromwich Albion
Saturday 14 January, 11:30pm, White Hart Lane
Tottenham Hotspur 4 - West Bromwich Ablion 0
Tottenham produced one of their best performances of the season to beat Chelsea last weekend and they will go into this clash as clear favourites.
Tottenham have generally proven tough to beat in front of their home fans this season and they have won 12 of their past 17 games as home favourites for a profit.
West Bromwich Albion have won two games on the trot, but they obviously face a much tougher challenger against Tottenham this weekend.
West Brom have won four of their past 18 games as away underdogs for a clear profit, but their record against Tottenham is extremely poor.
Tottenham should be able to get the job done once again.
Back Tottenham To Win To Nil @ $2
Burnley vs Southampton
Sunday 15 January, 2:00am, Turf Moor
Burnley 3 - Southampton 0
Southampton have lost three games on the trot in the English Premier League, but they will still go into this clash as clear favourites.
They have won four of their past nine games as away favourites for a narrow profit and winning away from home has generally not been an issue.
Burnley were far from disgraced against Manchester City and before that they go the job done against both Sunderland and Middlesbrough.
Burnley have won six of their nine games as home underdogs this season for a big profit and they have proven to be one of the best betting sides in the English Premier League this season.
There is not as much between these two teams as the current market suggests and Burnley are over the odds at their current price.
Back Burnley To Win @ $3.50
Hull City vs Bournemouth
Sunday 15 January, 2:00am, KC Stadium
Hull City 3 - Bournemouth 1
Hull City have lost four of their past five games and it is no surprise that Bournemouth will start this clash as clear favourites.
Bournemouth recorded a dominant victory when these teams met earlier this season and Hull City have won just two of their past nine games as home underdogs.
The problem for Bournemouth is that winning away from home has been easier said than done and they have won just one of their past three games as home favourites.
This is a clash that the market looks to have got just about right and I am happy to stay out from a betting standpoint.
No Bet
Sunderland vs Stoke City
Sunday 15 January, 2:00am, Stadium Of Light
Sunderland 1 - Stoke City 3
Stoke City finally returned to winning form against Watford and they will go into this clash with Sunderland as narrow favourites.
This will be just the second time in over 12 months that Stoke City have started an away game as favourites, but they did win that clash and they generally perform well as the punter’s elect.
Sunderland have won just one of their past six games, but they have actually been a profitable betting team as home underdogs this season – they are 3-3-5 in this situation over the past 12 months.
The betting market that does stand out in this clash is the $2 available for over 2.5 goals to be scored.
The over has saluted in 11 of the past 19 games played at the Stadium of Light and backing the over has been a profitable play in Stoke City games this season.
Back Over 2.5 Goals @ $2
Swansea City vs Arsenal
Sunday 15 January, 2:00am, Liberty Stadium
Swansea City 0 - Arsenal 4
Arsenal came from 3-0 down to draw with Bournemouth in their most recent EPL clash and the market suggests they will return to winning form this weekend.
The Gunners have not been the most consistent side away from home this season and they are 7-5-2 as away favourites over the past 12 months for a clear loss.
Swansea City ended a four-game losing streak with a win over Crystal Palace and they have had some success against Arsenal in recent seasons.
They have still only won two of their past eight games as home underdogs for a loss and they are a tough side to trust from a betting perspective.
It is tough to find any real value in this clash and I will be staying out.
No Bet
Watford vs Middlesbrough
Sunday 15 January, 2:00am, Vicarage Road
Watford 0 - Middlesbrough 0
This is one of the most interesting games of the weekend from a betting perspective.
It is Watford that will start as narrow favourites – despite the fact that they have lost four of their past five games and have really struggled in front of goal.
The Hornets have won just three of their past nine games as home favourites and have been a very poor betting proposition in this scenario.
Middlesbrough have struggled badly away from home and they have won just one of their past nine games as away underdogs, but they have been able to draw five of these games.
This game has stalemate written all over it and the $3 is excellent value.
Back The Draw @ $3
West Ham United vs Crystal Palace
Sunday 15 January, 1:00am, Olympic Stadium
West Ham United 3 - Crystal Palace 0
West Ham have lost two games on the trot, but they will still start this clash with Crystal Palace as favourites.
The Hammers have made a tricky start to their life at the Olympic Stadium, but they have still won seven of their past 12 games as home favourites for a narrow profit.
Crystal Palace have not won a game for over a month and they were particularly poor against Swansea City last weekend.
They have won just two of their past 16 games as away underdogs for a big loss and they are 2-5-15 on the back of a loss over the past 12 months.
West Ham should be able to return to winning form and anything better than even money is excellent value.
Back West Ham To Win @ $2.15
Leicester City vs Chelsea
Sunday 15 January, 4:30am, King Power Stadium
Leicester City 0 - Chelsea 3
Chelsea finally had their winning run ended by Tottenham, but they will still go into this clash as dominant favourites.
Chelsea have been nothing short of outstanding over the past couple of months and their record as away favourites over the past year is a highly profitable 10-2-2.
Leicester City continue to be inconsistent in the English Premier League this season and they were handily defeated by Chelsea earlier this year.
The Foxes have won two of their past three games as home underdogs for a clear profit, but their recent form has not been up to this level.
It would take a braver man than me to tip against Chelsea and they should be able to win while keeping a clean-sheet in the process.
Back Chelsea To To Nil @ $2.63
Everton vs Manchester City
Monday 16 January, 12:30pm, Goodison Park
Everton 4 - Manchester City 0
Both these teams head into this clash off last start victories and it is Manchester City that will start as clear favourites.
Manchester City have won eight of their past 15 games as away favourites, but they have still been a losing betting proposition in this scenario over the past 12 months.
Everton have not beaten Manchester City since 2013 and their record as home underdogs this season does not build confidence.
They have won just one of their past six games as home underdogs, but they were able to take a point from their past two meetings with Manchester City.
This is a tricky game to analyse, but the market looks to have it just about right and I can’t find any real value in this clash.
Manchester United vs Liverpool
Monday 16 January, 3:00am, Old Trafford
Manchester United 1 - Liverpool 1
This is easily the highlight of the weekend and should be an excellent game of football.
Manchester United have won six games on the trot, but it is fair to say that this is their biggest challenge in some time.
They continue to be a losing betting proposition as home favourites – although only narrowly – and Jose Mourinho still has not worked out his best side for these meetings with the biggest clubs in the English Premier League.
Liverpool have not lost a game for over a month and their record against their title rivals this season is excellent.
They have won two of their four games as away underdogs over the past 12 months and they have actually not lost any games in this scenario.
Liverpool are more than capable of taking the three points from this clash and they are the best value of the weekend at the current price.