2024/2025 EPL Week 25 Preview

After the Premier League took a step back for the FA Cup last weekend, it’s all systems go over the coming days.

It kicks off with the rescheduled Merseyside Derby, the final one at Goodison Park before a full slate of weekend matches.

The desperation derby between Tottenham and Manchester United will receive top billing as both sides try to pull themselves clear of the relegation race.

Find our previews and best bets for every Premier League match below.

*RESCHEDULED WEEK 15 MATCH*

Liverpool can open up a nine point gap at the top of the Premier League table by winning their match in hand, but it won’t come easy here.

Had this match taken place on its originally scheduled date they would have been far shorter in the market before the Toffees minor resurgence under David Moyes.

Not to mention Liverpool’s recent struggles at Goodison Park, winning just once in the last five years.

All signs are pointing towards a lot scoring match with four of Liverpool’s last five having two or fewer goals as well as three of the last five Everton home derbies.

Under 2.5 Goals @ $2.10

Less than a week after Brighton knocked Chelsea out of the FA Cup at the Amex Stadium, the two sides will meet with three Premier League points on the line.

That was a much needed victory for the Seagulls on the back of their 7-0 thumping against Forest in their last league outing.

Chelsea’s form has been up and down over the last month as well with two wins, a loss and a draw from their last four Premier League fixtures.

One thing that has been consistent for both of these clubs is their matches being relatively high scoring, which makes the over the go-to play here.

Over 3.5 Goals @ $2.20

Arsenal have received a bit of a lucky break as they try to keep their Premier League title challenge intact.

Thanks to their automatic progression in the Champions League and early exit from the FA Cup, they will have nine days rest between their last outing and this clash with Leicester.

Back in September they defeated the Foxes 4-2 at the Emirates for their sixth straight win in this head to head rivalry.

While there is a bit of a concern about the health of their forward line, the players that are set to feature should be able to handle this challenge, even if it’s another set-piece heavy win.

Arsenal Halftime/Fulltime @ $1.75

On the back of four straight defeats in the Premier League, Ipswich will be desperately hoping they can take more points off Aston Villa.

Their first meeting this season ended in a 2-2 draw with Liam Delap securing a 72^nd minute equaliser in that match.

However on their recent form, Villa just look like a much better team, knocking Tottenham out of the FA Cup in their most recent outing.

This one might not be all that close when all is said and done.

Aston Villa to Win -1 Goal @ $2.05

On the balance of play this season, it’s quite surprising for Fulham to be favoured in this market.

While the Cottagers have had their moments, consistency has been a major issue for them.

The same cannot be said for Forest who have shown an impressive resilience which is a big reason why they sit in third place.

After getting belted by Bournemouth, Forest bounced back with a 7-0 trouncing of Brighton.

This is a very good team and their price looks far too long at the moment.

Nottingham Forest to Win @ $3.30

City’s cursed season continued during the week with another heartbreaking defeat against Real Madrid the latest on a long list.

It doesn’t get any easier this weekend with Newcastle coming to town and the Magpies will see this as a great opportunity to close the gap on the top four.

They have won their last six on the road and kept clean sheets in three of those matches, although City have the firepower to at least score one.

This is another match where the value is on the outsider considering the relative form of the two clubs.

Newcastle to Win @ $3.70

There really is no need to give an in depth breakdown for this fixture, because it is going to be an awful mismatch of teams.

Bournemouth is playing decent football and looking like challenging for a European place, while Southampton is just counting down the days until their relegation is confirmed.

Even their last Premier League match resulting in a win for them does not change much in terms of the context of their season.

The Cherries won the first meeting between the two this season by a score of 3-1, this one doesn’t seem like it will be close at all.

Bournemouth to Win and Over 2.5 Goals @ $2.10

Taking the over in this match is not the most valuable play but it also looks like the best option in a market that does not offer up the best value.

West Ham are perhaps a little bit fortunate to be slight favourites but it’s also tough to back Brentford to do much of anything with three defeats in their last five outings across the league and FA Cup.

The defensive records of both teams are questionable at best with West Ham conceding 46 goals in the league with Brentford allowing 42.

We should see at least a few goals in this match, it’s just a question of who will be the ones to score them.

Over 2.5 Goals @ $1.60

Sometimes the draw can offer up a favour for certain teams and Palace getting this match at this time is a blessing for them.

Everton will be on short rest after their final Merseyside Derby at Goodison Park and there is bound to be some sort of emotional letdown regardless of how that match plays out.

Which leaves them vulnerable heading into this match and Palace one of the better bets of the weekend.

Crystal Palace to Win @ $1.94

The other team pulling double duty this weekend, Liverpool, has received a slightly more favourable assignment.

After the very short trip across the park, the Reds will be able to stay at home and take on a relegation threatened Wolves side that has been incredibly underwhelming all season.

While they did knock off Villa in their last league outing, the majority of their recent performances have been pretty poor.

Even if Liverpool is a bit off the pace, they have the quality to see off any threat Wolves may pose.

Liverpool to Win and Both Teams to Score @ $2.45

In his two seasons in charge of Tottenham, there is one big club Ange Postecoglou has really enjoyed playing and that side is Manchester United.

Across four meetings he has won three and drawn once including a famous 3-0 win at Old Trafford back in September.

Admittedly things are a little bit different now with Ruben Amorim at the helm of United, but both sides can feel very confident about their chances this weekend.

United have put together some decent performances under the Portuguese boss, but they are still more than capable of a horrific collapse at any given time.

It’s a brave call to back either team at the moment and the draw does look like the far more appealing option in this market with both teams well off their best for a variety of reasons.

Draw @ $3.60

2023/2024

Liverpool continues to lead the way as the Premier League enters its 25^th week!

The Reds will look to extend their lead when they travel to Brentford in the weekend’s opening fixture on Saturday night, before Arsenal, only two points adrift, takes on Burnley at Turf Moor.

The biggest fixture of the weekend sees Manchester City take on Chelsea at home, with the latter in danger of dropping into the bottom half of the table!

Kicking off the weekend with what looms as a one-sided affair between league-leaders Liverpool and minnows, Brentford.

A win over Wolves last seen saw Brentford climb into fourteenth overall, while Liverpool bounced back with an easy win over Burnley.

This is two different classes of side and I hardly think the Reds will be troubled. They’ve won three of their last four matches against Brentford to nil.

Back Liverpool to Win to Nil @ $3.25

Betting suggests that the most one-sided match in Week 25 will materialise between Burnley and Arsenal at Turf Moor.

Clearly, this is another enormous mismatch, and with the Gunners extremely eager to keep the pressure on Liverpool up the top of the table, I think we’re set for another dominant display.

Bukayo Saka has scored at least one goal in four of the Gunners’ last five league games.

Back Bukayo Saka to Score at Anytime @ $2.40

Value about both of these clubs in match betting and a case to be built for both.

Still sitting fifth overall, Villa have actually found themselves in a little form slump throughout the last month, winning just one of their last four matches, and suffering a particularly disappointing defeat to Manchester United last weekend after conceding late in the piece.

Fulham, meanwhile, have been going the other way, losing just one of their last five league games and taking three points from Bournemouth last week.

Another loss here would put a dent in Villa’s Champions League plans, and I think that will be enough to see them back into winning form.

Back Villa to Win @ $2.25

I thought that we were getting really good value for Newcastle to win this week ($1.82 at publish).

A lean run of form appears to have been snapped, and the Magpies have now won two of their last three matches, both times away from home.

Bournemouth, meanwhile, have dropped out of form and are winless for more than a month.

Back Newcastle to Win @ $1.80 BEST BET

Forest and West Ham are both out of form, and both will therefore be eager to reverse their fortunes at the expense of the other this week.

For Forest, it’s all about Premier League survival, and they sit only two points clear of the eighteenth-placed Everton. Every point is vital from here on in.

West Ham are trying to stem their descent down the ladder, having failed to win in the last five weeks and losing their last two.

I hate everything about this match head-to-head, so I am staying away from that market! Over 3.5 goals has hit in eight of the Hammers’ last nine Premier League day matches when they are underdogs. Expecting this one to be a goal-fest too.

Back Over 3.5 Goals @ $3

Ange’s boys are back in form, and they are offered another great opportunity at three competition points when they host Wolves.

I thought that they accounted for a couple of key outs, including captain Son, extremely well, and his return also saw a return to winning form against Brighton last week.

Wolves sit mid-table, losing two of their last three matches, and this is another difficult prospect for them.

Interestingly, Spurs have won each of their last four Saturday matches in the league by a scoreline of 2-1. Will it hit again?

Back Spurs to Win 2-1 @ $8

I did say it up in the intro and on paper, this ‘should’ be the match of the round but realistically, City are just way better than Chelsea at the moment.

Erling Haaland scored his first Premier League goal for more than a month last week (incredible to think), and I am almost certain that will open the floodgates.

He’s reasonably short in the market this week though, and I think that the value might instead lie with Kevin de Bruyne, who has been on the constant improve since returning from injury.

Back Kevin de Bruyne to Score at Anytime @ $3.80

Brighton will be eager to bounce back at the expense of the last-placed Sheffield United this weekend.

The Seagulls have actually been caught in a lean run of a form for a few weeks now, suffering a particularly poor loss to Luton Town at the end of January, and Spurs were the latest club to steal away all three points.

Poor runs of form haven’t come worse than Sheffield United’s this season, though, and they remain anchored to the bottom of the table despite a rare win last weekend.

All being said, Brighton doesn’t get a better opportunity to regather a bit of form than this.

Back Brighton to Win to Nil @ $3.25

I’d love to see Luton survive the drop this season and if the Premier League ended today, they would!

Unfortunately, it doesn’t, and they have their work cut out yet again when Manchester United arrives in town for the penultimate fixture of Week 25.

Luton have won just one of their last five Premier League matches, while United are on a hot streak, taking all the points at each of their last three appearances.

Back United to Win @ $1.80

I can’t imagine this being a match that will echo in the halls of history for too long, but the relegation-threatened Everton and Crystal Palace will do battle at Goodison Park this week.

Above everything, Everton has just forgotten how to win a football match, and while they’ve flirted with the idea for a couple of seasons now, I think that this will be the one that sees them down into the Championship.

I nearly fell off my chair when I saw the Toffees up as odds-on favourites to win this, and while I think Crystal Palace would also need to improve noticeably to win it, the draw looks like terrific value to me.

Back the Draw @ $3.40

*RESCHEDULED FROM MATCHWEEK 18*

You can kind of, almost feel sorry for Brentford heading into this one, it’s going to be a massive ask for them to head to the Etihad and get anything from this match.

City tends not to drop points at this time of the season and will falter in consecutive matches with even less frequently.

Not to mention their Norwegian cyborg striker Erling Haaland will have spent the last few days fuming after his wasteful performance in the draw with Chelsea.

On their day Brentford can be pretty damn competitive but those moments are few and far between over the last few months.

However they have remained quite potent in front of goal, having scored in their last ten matches and a consolation goal in a defeat presents some good value.

Manchester City to Win and Both Teams to Score @ $2.60

2022/2023

It’s a light week of Premier League action in Matchweek 25 with just eight fixtures instead of the usual ten.

Manchester Untied and Newcastle have had their clashes postponed due to the sides facing off in the Carabao Cup Final but there’s still plenty to look forward to in the remaining fixtures.

It also means we have a very busy Saturday on our hands with six fixtures taking place in either the 2:00am or 4:30am window (AEDT).

So without further ado, lets get into our Premier League Previews and best bets below!

*MATCHES POSTPONED DUE TO CARABAO CUP FINAL*

Fulham has found some form in their last couple of matches, picking up hard fought wins over Sunderland in the FA Cup as well as Forest and Brighton in the league.

That has them locked into sixth place and dreaming of an unlikely European spot at the end of the season but they need to keep picking up points.

Wolves are more concerned about as the clubs immediately trailing them on the league table with the side three points between them and the drop zone.

Their impressive run of form came to a screeching halt at home to Bournemouth last weekend and with their goalscoring woes still their main issue as they pursue safety.

They have been kept scoreless in three of their last five matches and Fulham has discovered some defensive resilience with three clean sheets in their last four outings.

Back Fulham to Win @ $2.30

Everton’s survival battle continues against Aston Villa this weekend as the Toffees chase their first back to back wins since early October.

Their current run of six points from three matches is their most productive run since picking up ten points in six games in the early part of the season.

We know what we are getting from Sean Dyche, but Aston Villa remains a bit of an enigma under Unai Emery.

They have lost their last three but it does come with the note that they took on Manchester City and Arsenal in that time.

However it is the way they lost to Arsenal last week which does make me a bit nervous about how they are going to respond.

This is a stay away in terms of the result but the price on both teams to score looks like it is worth having a go on, that market has hit in Villa’s last three as well.

Back Both Teams to Score @ $1.91

We were so close to this being the Jesse Marsch revenge match but Southampton were unable to close the deal with the former Leeds boss.

Instead we will just have to evaluate this market based on the merits of both clubs and with Javi Gracia taking charge for the foreseeable future, they can at least bank on some form of stability.

There is every chance both of these clubs wind up getting relegated and with the form they are both in, it’s tough to back either team to play well enough to pick up a result.

Earlier this season they played out an exciting 2-2 draw and the best case scenario is that we get a similar outcome here.

In both sides’ case, they have had the over hit in more matches than not so it is worth following that stat considering the price.

Back Over 2.5 Goals @ $1.98

They might be on top of the table but the questions surrounding Arsenal’s stability will not go away, even after their impressive escape act at Villa Park.

Depending on which version of Leicester shows up, they could receive another stern test from the Foxes at a venue where they have been far from automatic.

While they have won their last three matches at this stadium, they won only one of their prior six trips.

On their day Leicester can cause all sorts of problems for opponents as Tottenham found out a fortnight ago, when they were ripped apart 4-1 by the Foxes.

However as we continually get reminded, this is a different Arsenal team to those past versions and at some point you have to start give them the necessary benefit of the doubt.

Back Arsenal to Win @ $1.70

It’s tough to justify the disparity in the market between West Ham and Nottingham Forest, with the home side very clear favourites.

With very similar form lines in the league, Forest should be at a much shorter price than they are.

After all they won a very controversial reverse fixture earlier in the season and are going to be on a massive high after taking a point off Manchester City.

Forest are a much better team than they get credit for and while it’s nowhere close to a certainty that they will win, their price looks well and truly over the odds.

Back Nottingham Forest to Win @ $5.00

Following on from their Champions League trip to Leipzig, City will turn their attention back to domestic matters with a trip to Bournemouth.

They may be in position to welcome back a couple of key players for this fixture with Kevin De Bruyne and Aymeric Laporte rested from midweek duties as a precaution.

De Bruyne has seen his minutes managed at times this season but when Pep Guardiola needs his chief playmaker he tends to deliver.

With City likely to chop and change to keep the team fresh for their pursuit of the treble, De Bruyne is going to shoulder plenty of responsibility should he play and he looks like a value option in the anytime goalscorer market.

Back Kevin De Bruyne Anytime Goalscorer @ $4.00

On the plus side for Liverpool, Crystal Palace do not appear to have the capability to put five past them the way Real Madrid did on Wednesday morning.

In fact, Palace seem like they are going to have trouble scoring full stop having failed to score more than one goal in their last eight matches.

Unsurprisingly, Palace have not won any of those fixtures and even with Liverpool’s hot and cold form, the Reds should find a way to bounce back from their midweek massacre.

Back Liverpool to Win @ $1.72

It feels strange to suggest that in a big game, Chelsea are the side you do not trust, but the Graham Potter experience looks like it is going to continue to be a disappointing one.

With one win from their last ten in all competitions, the Blues remain a frustrating prospect for fans and punters alike.

Tottenham might never have a better chance to break a Premier League winless run against their London rivals that dates back to 2018.

Take Spurs at home and count on Antonio Conte to get them up for this one.

Back Tottenham to Win @ $2.45

2021/2022

The Premier League rolls on with another matchweek of fixtures this weekend, less than 48 hours after the midweek games wrapped up.

Were it not for the Club World Cup, Chelsea hosting Arsenal would be the feature clash of the weekend however we’ll have to wait a little bit longer for that one.

There are two standout clashes in the early hours of Monday morning with Tottenham taking on Wolves as well as West Ham facing Leicester.

We’ve got our previews and best bets for every upcoming Premier League match so read on and see who we are backing.

*MATCH POSTPONED DUE TO CHELSEA IN THE CLUB WORLD CUP*

United’s midweek draw with Burnley would have felt like a loss and they won’t have too much time to feel sorry for themselves, with a buzzing Saints side up next.

Southampton knocked off Spurs during the week and if United give them as many chances as they gave Burnley, we could be looking at another upset.

Perhaps United will try and close down James Ward-Prowse whose delivery caused all sorts of havoc and set pieces.

With a dysfunctional backline, United are primed for an upset and I’ll back Southampton to get something from their trip to Old Trafford.

Back Southampton/Draw Double Chance @ $2.30

Brentford will be praying that their home ground can become some sort of advantage to a team whose recent form leaves a lot to be desired.

Their midweek defeat to Manchester City made it six in a row in all competitions and it could have been a lot more if City didn’t sheathe their swords for the final half hour.

Palace has taken two draws from its last two trips away from Selhurst Park however they will feel like it should have been four points after a missed penalty cost them at Norwich on Thursday morning.

Both Teams to Score has hit in Brentford’s last three home games and five of Palace’s last six all up, as tempting as it is to take the upset, I’ll go for the goals based option instead.

Back Both Teams to Score @ $1.95

While neither side might be that good this season, they have been entertaining to watch for a couple of different reasons.

Leeds have played in some wild matches of late including their 3-3 draw at Aston Villa on Thursday and a 3-2 win over West Ham before the international break.

Frank Lampard would not have been overly impressed with his side’s defeat at Newcastle as the scale of his task became apparent.

With the way both teams have looked, this could be another high scoring, wildly amusing match to watch.

Back Over 3.5 Goals @ $2.45

In any Watford match at the moment, it’s impossible to back anything other than the Hornets to suffer defeat.

11 matches without a win including nine defeats in that span, and the stubborn Brighton are at over even money?

This is one of those ones where even if the opponent isn’t the strongest, you just have to take on Watford.

Back Brighton to Win @ $2.10

City have had their way with Norwich in recent meetings, even moreso than they have with the rest of the Premier League.

The last two meetings have finished 5-0 to City, and in their current form you would not be surprised to see a similar scoreline.

However with the premium on backing City to win at the moment, I’ll call this one a stay away, the risk of City going up early and sitting on the lead with the Champions League resuming is just too high.

NO BET

One form line is going to break in this fixture, the question is whether it will be Liverpool’s streak of five straight wins by at least two goals, or Burnley’s three consecutive draws.

Even though the most recent draw came at home to Manchester United, I can’t back against the Reds in this fixture.

Earlier this season it was 2-0 to Liverpool and you can back a comfortable win for Jurgen Klopp’s men at a decent price considering the mismatch between both clubs.

Back Liverpool to Win -1 Goal @ $1.87

After bolstering their squad in January, Newcastle’s quest to avoid the drop begun during the week with a convincing 3-1 win over Everton.

Aston Villa should provide a slightly stiffer test although they will be fuming after dropping points at home to Leeds during the week.

If Newcastle can continue to play to their level, they should match up well with Villa and on balance, it’s tough to split these teams.

Back the Draw @ $3.40

Wolves have the makings of the perfect opponent for Antonio Conte’s side after their shocking midweek slip up against Southampton.

Held scoreless by their last two opponents, Wolves are not what you would consider an attacking threat by any stretch of the imagination, with 17 of their 22 Premier League matches seeing two or fewer goals.

It’s tough to win when you can’t score and while Spurs have not been that great defensively, they can score and should take care of business here.

Back Tottenham to Win & Under 3.5 Goals @ $2.20

The fact that West Ham is continuing to pile up wins despite failing to play at the level we know they are capable of is a great sign for what David Moyes is building.

On the other side, the pressure is starting to build on Brendan Rodgers, after another rough defeat, going down 2-0 to Liverpool.

If both teams play to their potential, this market would be about right however West Ham is in much better shape on the pitch.

Back West Ham to Win @ $2.40

*RESCHEDULED WEEK 18 MATCH*

A lot could change over the weekend but it seems like we know what we will get from both clubs in this match.

Brighton’s stubbornness will given them a shot at getting something from a United side that is far from unbeatable despite the plethora of talent available.

We’ve seen both teams to score be a profitable play for both of these clubs, hitting in Brighton’s last seven contests so I’ll back the streak to reach eight.

Back Both Teams to Score @ $1.80

2020/2021

As the fervour over the return of the Champions League subsides, there is still a Premier League season with several exciting storylines set to unfold.

Manchester City is running away with the title and up next on their march to the coronation is Arsenal, who have suddenly re-emerged as top four contenders.

Everton and Liverpool find themselves stuck together on the table as they prepare for a Merseyside Derby.

At the other end of the table, Fulham is still trying to convince itself there is a chance they can escape what right now appears to be a certain relegation.

We have 11 matches in store this weekend as Leeds and Southampton pull double duty to catch up on their postponed fixture from Matchweek 19.

Read on to see who we are backing below.

It’s not a huge stretch to say Leeds were well below par in their trip to the Emirates but they should bounce back against Wolves in the opening match this weekend.

The home side has been plagued by inconsistency this season as they have failed to win back to back games since October’s international break when these teams last met.

Should Leeds get key midfielder Kalvin Phillips back from the calf injury that ruled him out of their clash with Arsenal, it will significantly strengthen their squad.

They will have to turn around a poor run of results against Wolves, having lost their last four head to head matches, having been kept scoreless on three occasions including a 1-0 victory for Wolves earlier this season.

I’m not willing to split these teams with their respective issues but this is where the draw play comes in handy.

Back the Draw @ $3.30

The only way this fixture does not result in all three points heading back to London with Chelsea is if they put out a second-string side with an eye on their imminent Champions League tie.

Given Southampton’s atrocious form in the shape of a six-match losing streak, that second string side could probably give the Saints a decent hit out.

It seems unlikely that Southampton will continue to lose out for the remainder of the season but expecting them to turn it around against Chelsea seems unlikely.

Back Chelsea to Win @ $1.77

Burnley have looked downright atrocious at times this season but have put together enough competent performances to sit clear of the relegation zone.

West Brom on the other hand have just been awful and have only really capitalised when their opponents have come down to their level and that includes Manchester United last weekend.

There’s not a whole lot to like about this fixture from a viewing perspective but any chance to take on West Brom as a punter has to be welcomed.

Back Burnley to Win @ $2.02

The first meeting between these sides this season was an absolute belter with non stop action as the red and blue halves of Merseyside were forced to settle for a 2-2 draw.

It was an enthralling, but costly tie as Liverpool lost Virgil van Dijk for the season, cementing that this would be a year where they would have no luck with injuries.

To make matters worse they will be forced to back up from a midweek Champions League tie in Budapest against RB Leipzig just for an added layer of difficulty.

Everton have not escaped unscathed either with champions-elect Manchester City coming to town during the week.

That being said, it’s tough to have any confidence backing Liverpool at the moment as they struggle to put together a solid 90 minutes.

As tempting as it is to back Everton to win its first match at Anfield since 1999, I’ll go for the insurance of the Double Chance and just back them to pick up a point.

Back Everton/Draw Double Chance @ $2.50

There are two teams to back against week in and week out in the Premier League at the moment and Sheffield United is one of them.

Fulham can inch closer to that magical 17^th place with a win here and if they can replicate their performance against Everton you would give them every shot of doing just that.

Plus, you have to back against a Sheffield side that has lost 19 of its 24 matches to date.

Back Fulham to Win @ $2.20

Such is the weird, wacky and chaotic nature of the Premier League at the moment, you have to give West Ham a real chance of getting by Tottenham here.

Spurs’ lone win in their last six fixtures came against Championship bound West Brom and even that was far from convincing.

West Ham is looking rejuvenated with some clever January recruitment helping keep their top four dreams alive.

To sneak into the Premier League’s elite they will need to knock off the teams that have occupied that space in previous years and their London rivals are one of them.

Back West Ham to Win @ $2.55

Fresh off their biggest win of the season, Leicester now heads to Villa Park with an eye on another three points.

Depending on which version of Aston Villa shows up, we could be in for a match of the round or a one sided blowout.

One thing is for certain, this match should have plenty of goals and Leicester’s attack has sparked back to life with the return of Jamie Vardy.

Even if this does turn into a one sided fixture, Aston Villa can be found out defensively and if given the opportunity, Leicester could put up a rugby score.

Back Over 2.5 Goals @ $1.72

The master takes on his former apprentice as Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta face off for the fourth time since the season resumed in June.

Guardiola holds a 3-1 advantage over his Spanish disciple with a pair of comfortable wins in the Premier League plus a Carabao Cup victory just before Christmas.

While Arteta put together the perfect plan to disrupt City when they met in the FA Cup in July, there is nothing to suggest he will be able to outwit his mentor this weekend.

There is no need to deviate from what has been a solid strategy barring a major injury to one of City’s defenders.

Back Manchester City to Win to Nil @ $2.65

It’s not a case of if, but by how much for Manchester United in this fixture.

While they have not exactly flexed their muscles a whole lot lately (9-0 demolition of Southampton excluded), Newcastle has been largely horrendous since Christmas.

Their wins over Everton and Southampton have been aberrations rather than signs of hope for the future and the only thing keeping them out of the relegation battle is the fact there are three sides worse off than they are.

Bruno Fernandes has been key for United since his arrival and his ability to keep his cool from the spot makes him a decent value play to score in a United win.

Back Bruno Fernandes to Score and Manchester United to Win @ $2.00

Brighton might not be the most watchable, free flowing team in the Premier League but their recent form is helping ensure they will be referred to as a Premier League side for another season.

With 12 points from their last six league matches, Brighton is suddenly in touching distance of their next opponents.

Palace has not exactly been inspiring with a grand total of three goals in their last four matches.

In seven of Brighton’s last nine matches in all competitions, we have seen no goals or one goal scored so the form is the way to go here.

Back Under 1.5 Goals @ $2.65

There is not a whole lot to like about Southampton unless they are playing in the FA Cup at the moment.

Leeds at least seems like they are able to beat struggling sides on their day and that is exactly what Southampton is.

At over even money I’ll happily back the home side here.

Back Leeds to Win @ $2.20

2019/2020

It’s an early start to Week 25 of the English Premier League with West Ham and Liverpool playing their catch up match from December.

Jurgen Klopp’s side has a chance to extend their lead atop the table with both Manchester City and Leicester having tough outings this week.

We’re previewing all 11 matches for this weekend right here!

*MATCH POSTPONED FROM WEEK 18*

Over a month after it was originally supposed to have been played, we finally get to see West Ham host Liverpool.

Reds boss Jurgen Klopp is already unhappy with the fixture congestion for his side so you have to back this game with a certain level of trepidation considering we might see a few squad changes.

The way that Klopp manages his team though, they should have no problems taking care of a West Ham team that is in dire straits.

While Wolves managed to break Liverpool’s seven-game clean sheet streak in the Premier League and Shrewsbury managed to score two on them in the FA Cup last weekend, I think the light switch goes on for Liverpool’s defence here.

I’ll take the Reds to win and keep a clean sheet as they extend their lead at the top of the table to 19 points.

Back Liverpool to Win to Nil @ $2.25

Two sides that have seen their respective challenges stumble in the last couple of weeks now face-off desperate to get their momentum back on track.

Leicester almost got things going again crushing West Ham, but you have to wonder how much their heartbreaking loss to Villa in the Carabao Cup during the week will linger.

It was mostly a full strength side from Brendan Rodgers that took to the pitch at Villa Park and you have to expect them to back up for this game with the break just around the corner.

The Foxes have taken points from their last three matches against Chelsea and I like their chances to continue that run in this one.

With Tammy Abraham either out altogether or playing through significant pain, it does hamper Chelsea’s attacking options, so I’ll back against the Blues here.

Back Leicester to Win @ $2.55

Considering there was a point in time when Villa appeared the worst team in the Premier League, their recent form might be an encouraging sign of things to come.

Seven points from four games in the league to exit the relegation zone and advancing to the Carabao Cup Final makes for a pretty decent start to 2020.

Bournemouth exited the FA Cup last weekend to end a wretched run of form in the Premier League,

Back Bournemouth to Win @ $2.05

If there is one thing we probably won’t get in this game, it’s goals.

Two of the lowest scoring teams in the competition face off in a battle to see who can score (if at all).

Without context, the form lines for both of these sides sure look like they are struggling but Sheffield’s recent run does come with a pretty solid asterisk.

They have lost three of their last five in the Premier League, but those came against Manchester City twice and Liverpool, and they managed to take a point from Arsenal at the Emirates.

Palace on the other hand is winless in its last five league matches and while two of their draws have come against City and Arsenal, it’s just too tempting to back against them, especially if Sheffield’s defence is locked in.

SGM: Sheffield to Win & Under 2.5 Goals @ $4.09

We know about Liverpool – they are going to keep pushing – but you might have missed Southampton’s profitable festive period that suddenly has them primed to survive another season.

With five wins from their last seven in the league, they are every chance of giving the champions-elect a real scare here.

That being said, Liverpool has won the last five meetings between these sides and both teams to score has hit in the last two, so we’ll use both trends for the start of a Same Game Multi.

SGM: Liverpool to Win, Both Teams to Score, Over 3.5 Goals @ $3.69

Best case scenario for Norwich: they keep this game close. With the rumoured takeover at Newcastle though, that might give the Magpies a real boost going into this game.

While the Canaries ran out 3-1 winners in August, there is every reason to back against a win for the last-placed club here.

Their one league win in the last 11 games came against an opponent that played most of the match down a player.

It’s usually the smart play to back against the side languishing in 20^th so why go against logic?

Back Newcastle to Win @ $2.20

One small advantage that comes from a first-up exit from the FA Cup, it gives you a bit more rest at this time of year.

Everton went out against Liverpool while Watford played their backups in their defeat against Tranmere in the replay, so both first teams will be fresh for this clash.

While Everton has won both meetings this season, 1-0 in the league and 2-0 in the Carabao Cup, Watford is looking quite competitive at the moment and should be able to provide a real tough out for them.

I’ll steer clear of the head to head market and just back both teams to score, which has hit in four of Everton’s last five Premier League matches.

Back Both Teams to Score @ $1.73

Brighton is yet to win a Premier League match in 2020 but you have to like their chances to end that run in London here.

It’s a tough spot for West Ham coming three days after hosting Liverpool in a catch up match whereas Brighton will have had a week and a half since their last match.

West Ham has not defeated Brighton since a 6-0 win in April 2012 with the Seagulls picking up three wins and two draws since then and the home side is always capable of a failure to show up in games like this.

Back Brighton to Win @ $2.80

More than anything else, you have to back against United in this game given their wretched run of league form.

Three losses from their last four has them well behind Chelsea in their chase for fourth but Wolves have been struggling as well.

Of course, having to play Liverpool twice in four weeks will mess up any team’s form line, but we’ve seen Nuno Espirito Santo’s side come out ready to play in these matches before and an upset is well and truly on the cards.

Back Wolves to Win @ $3.50

For all the good that Mikel Arteta has done so far at Arsenal, his Premier League form desperately needs to improve.

With just one win and four draws from his time in charge, it says a lot that the Gunners are fewer points away from the relegation zone than a Champions League spot.

Even with spotty away form over the last few seasons, Burnley is one opponent they have not had too much trouble with.

They have won the last 11 matches against them and have not lost a league match to Burnley since September 1974.

With their captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang back from suspension (and reportedly the subject of a transfer bid from Barcelona), the Gunners attack has plenty of potential going into this game and I like them to outscore Burnley.

At even money against an opponent that they seem to be immune to their foibles coming through it’s worth taking a punt on Arsenal here.

Back Arsenal to Win @ $2.00

With the Premier League seemingly out of reach, all City can do now is just try to win out in the Premier League and try to pick up a few other trophies in the meantime.

There have been some memorable encounters between these two sides in the last 12 months including a gripping 2-2 draw at the Etihad in August. With the way Spurs are travelling at the moment though, you have to back against them.

Unfortunately the market also agrees with that line of thought so you’ll have to give City a handicap to get a bit of value and that can be backed with confidence considering Tottenham have been kept scoreless in three of their last four Premier League matches.

Back Manchester City to Win -1 Goal @ $2.25

2018/2019

Can you really say there has been a shakeup in the title race when just about everyone in the top six drops points?

If you ever want proof this might just be Liverpool’s season, in the week where they were held to a draw by Leicester, City went ahead and lost to Newcastle.

This weekend’s Premier League matchups are headlined by a huge clash between City and Arsenal at the Etihad where just for a couple of hours, Liverpool fans will be desperately backing Arsenal… then probably needing a shower to make themselves feel clean again.

Read on for our previews, predictions and same game multis for all ten Premier League clashes this weekend.

Tottenham will be feeling a lot better about its come from behind win against Watford on Thursday morning looking at others dropping points around them.

Newcastle helped them out by picking up a massive upset over Manchester City on Wednesday morning, putting Spurs back within touching distance.

Wembley has not really been the “fortress” as Spurs have been forced to extend their lease on the ground as they wait for the new White Hart Lane.

It’s hard to see Newcastle being able to back up from the massive high of upsetting the defending champions and bring that same intensity to Wembley, and they might just be in for a bit of a letdown.

Back Tottenham to Win to Nil @ $2.25

SGM: Tottenham to Win to Nil, Under 2.5 Goals

Things are not great for Brighton with just five points from its last nine Premier League matches.

Watford on the other hand will just be kicking themselves after letting a lead slip at Wembley, costing themselves three points.

The Hornets are one of the better travelling sides, picking up 16 points on the road this season, a better tally than Arsenal and with Brighton down on confidence, you have to like the value on offer for a road upset.

There is a little bit of extra motivation on the line for two sides that have spent plenty of time facing off in the Championship prior to last year, this will be Watford’s chance for back to back wins over Brighton since 1973

Back Watford to Win @ $2.80

SGM: Watford to Win, Over 3.5 Goals, Gereard Deulofeu Anytime Goalscorer

Both of these sides picked up draws during the week, although one will feel much better about their point than the other.

Southampton well feel like they missed a chance against Crystal Palace while Burnley will be ecstatic after being the first side to take points off Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Manchester United.

Both of these sides are actually in pretty good form and this game has a definite watchability to it, Southampton are unbeaten in four and Burnley are unbeaten in five.

The last two meetings between these sides have ended in draws and another level pegging looks good here.

Back the Draw @ $3.20

SGM: Draw, Both Teams to Score

If there was ever a good side to catch a side like Chelsea, this week might just be it.

Back to back Premier League losses (either side of back to back Cup wins) has them out of the top four but as they prepare to take on bottom placed Huddersfield who have lost their last two as well, you have to wonder what is going on with Chelsea.

Aside from Wednesday’s loss, every other time the Blues have come off a Premier League loss they have scored two goals in a win, so a low scoring, get right game is the play here.

Back Chelsea to Win & Under 2.5 Goals @ $3.30

SGM: Chelsea to Win, Under 2.5 Goals, Olivier Giroud Anytime Goalscorer

With 12 points from their last 12 games, Fulham are slowly working their way back towards safety.

This weekend they take on one of the sides potentially in their sights with a six-pointer against Southampton.

Palace kick started Fulham’s rough start to the season with a 2-0 win on opening day and would love to pick up it its first league double over Fulham since 1929/1930 in Division Three (South).

Palace know what is riding on this game and this should be a high scoring clash between two sides desperate for a win.

Back Over 2.5 Goals @ $1.95

SGM: Over 2.5 Goals, Fulham to Win

Two straight wins for Wolves has them up to seventh spot despite a negative goal difference and they could put some distance between themselves and seventh placed Everton with a win here.

Whoever gets to dictate this game will probably be the more successful team, with Wolves looking to score a bunch while Everton will likely want this to be a much lower scoring encounter.

Four of Everton’s last five games have had two or fewer goals while four of Wolves’ last five have had three or more goals.

There is more than enough talent here for both teams to score here so that is the straight up play.

Back Both Teams to Score @ $1.95

SGM: Both Teams to Score, Wolves to Win, Over 3.5 Goals

Bournemouth is coming off a massive 4-0 thumping of Chelsea during the week but there won’t be too much time to celebrate with a quick turnaround ahead of their trip to Wales.

The Cherries took the Round 1 meeting 2-0 in the first clash between the sides since March 2015.

On the face of it, this one actually looks relatively straightforward with the in form Cherries justifying their position as favourites.

Back Bournemouth to Win @ $2.35

SGM: Bournemouth to Win to Nil, Under 2.5 Goals

Well, well, well… Solskjaer is in fact human, that massive winning run to kick start his managerial tenure at Old Trafford finally came to an end, now it’s just an unbeaten run.

Things are looking much brighter for the Red Devils now as they host a Leicester side they did enough to beat in the season opening match.

The Foxes snapped a two game losing run with a draw at Champions-elect Liverpool during the week and would love to play spoiler once more.

There is a bit of value on offer both ways here but United at even money is just too good for me to pass up.

Back United to Win @ $2.00

SGM: United to Win, Both Teams to Score, Over 3.5 Goals

Unfortunately for people looking to have a punt on this game, the head to head market looks pretty much spot on.

Arsenal are not a good side away from home, especially when facing a fellow top four contender.

That is probably why City are at such a short price to win this one so you will have to go hunting for some value.

City have won each of the last four meetings between these sides but two or more goals so the handicap market is where to go for this one.

Back City to Win -1 Goal @ $1.75

SGM: City to Win, Over 2.5 Goals, Gabriel Jesus Anytime Goalscorer

There is a pretty good chance Liverpool will be highly motivated this weekend after drawing with Leicester during the week.

That is bad news for a West Ham side that is coming off a poor showing against Wolves and has not scored a goal in almost two and a half matches.

No need to overcomplicate this one, Liverpool should win this one and do so with an attacking flourish.

Back Liverpool to Win & Over 2.5 Goals @ $1.91

SGM: Liverpool to Win, Over 2.5 Goals, Roberto Firmino Anytime Goalscorer

2017/2018

Fourteen of the twenty Premier League sides were involved in FA Cup action over the weekend however there will not be too much time for celebrating or commiserating as they are back in action for a midweek round of Premier League fixtures.

This round is highlighted by the massive clash between second placed Manchester United and fifth placed Tottenham on Thursday (AEDT).

It kicks off a huge ten day span for Tottenham and they ill want to get that run off to the best start possible with a win at Wembley.

We have all ten games for Round 25 previewed and our recommended plays.

Two sides that could really use three points to give themselves a bit of breathing room in the middle of the table.

Palace were looking good before a 20-minute demolition job by Arsenal in their last outing killed off that momentum

West Ham were building a nice little league run at the moment going five games without a loss however that was brought to a halt with their upset FA Cup loss to Wigan on the weekend.

This fixture has a favourable history for West Ham with three wins and two draws in the last five meetings.

Back West Ham to Win @ $2.88

For a brief patch, Swansea were a real mission for Arsenal to get past, winning three and drawing once in a five game stretch.

The last three meetings have been dominated by the Gunners including a 4-0 win at the Liberty Stadium last January.

The visitors will be the more rested side after being knocked out of the FA Cup and having six days off after their Carabao Cup win while Swansea will have played Notts County.

They did manage to arrest a troubling run of form with a big win over Crystal Palace in their last outing.

Each of the last five meetings with these sides has had three or more goals so take the rested side and some goals.

Back Arsenal to Win & Over 2.5 Goals @ $2.25

Round 24 saw a Liverpool result that was simultaneously a massive upset that surprised very few fans as they fell to bottom of the table Swansea.

Their misery continued over the weekend with a boilover at the hands of West Brom in the FA Cup.

They will enter this game able to take some confidence from the fact they won the first meeting between these sides 3-0 in October.

Huddersfield have lost three in a row and are now in a relegation battle for the second half of the season.

It does not get any easier after this with a game against Manchester United and it might be a very miserable few days.

Back Liverpool to Win to Nil @ $2.15

Bournemouth gave Chelsea a crazy introduction to their club when they won their first meeting in the Premier League in 2015 but the last five meetings have gone the Blues way.

This season it has been Chelsea getting by 1-0 at Bournmouth in the league before a 2-1 win in the Carabao Cup in December.

Chelsea were knocked out of the Carabao Cup a week ago but kept their FA Cup campaign alive with a comfortable 3-0 win over Newcastle.

What that does add up to however is a busy schedule with the side only having had more than four days off once since Christmas.

Since Christmas, Bournemouth have been grinding out productive results including a big win over Arsenal.

It is a long shot but this seems like the best chance for an upset win, particularly with Bournemouth coming into this game fresh.

Back Bournemouth Win/Draw Double Chance @ $3.90

Everton will have plenty of time to prepare for this as they look for their first win since December 19.

Ten days off since their last competitive fixture and Sam Allardyce will be taking every available minute to try and right the ship.

Three draws and three losses including just one goal in that time suggest there is a distinct lack of firepower right now.

Leicester have won two of their last three and will look to make it three wins from their last four visits to Goodison Park

Back Leicester to Win @ $2.50

Something has to give in this game with Burnley losing three in a row heading into this and Newcastle sitting just one point above the safety line.

St James’ Park has not provided much of an advantage for Newcastle having not won a home league game since October 22.

For Burnley a draw here is a very good result that will arrest their slide while Newcastle will be disappointed with anything other than a win.

Burnley won the game at home and they should be able to keep the struggling Magpies at bay.

Back the Draw @ $3.00

Goals have been a massive issue for both sides this season with the combined goals for tally adding up to 41 in 48 games.

In contrast, each of the league’s top six sides have scored more than that on their own in 24 matches.

If you are a fan of either of these clubs then best of luck getting through this one, if you want to sit through it as a Socceroos fan, hope for a big day from Mat Ryan to keep Brighton in it.

The play here is to back a low scoring contest that will be decided by a solitary goal at best.

Back Under 1.5 Total Goals @ $2.70

21 Premier League wins this season compared to 2, 70 goals score as opposed to 19 and first place to nineteenth.

That’s why the odds here are so heavily weighted towards the home side and this game is unlikely to go any way other than City’s.

The challenge for this game as a punter is to try and find value in the market.

With City potentially rotating their squad over the next few matches to prepare for the run home (and likely Premier League coronation), this might not be the most fluid performance.

West Brom also have a rather low goals against average so do not be surprised if City don’t run riot here.

Back Manchester City to Win & Under 3.5 Goals @ $2.10

It was a Jose Mourinho masterclass when these sides met in October, slowing the game down and grinding out a 1-0 win at Old Trafford.

Of course Tottenham had to go through that game without Harry Kane who was lost to injury.

They have had two 1-1 draws in the last three Premier League games but are still capable of blasting four past opponents on their day.

Their record against the rest of the top six this season is not overly inspiring, also losing to Manchester City, Arsenal, Chelsea as well.

United have won three in a row in the league and should make it four here with the tactical advantage they have.

Back Manchester United to Win @ $3.25

Paul Lambert’s time as Stoke boss could not have gotten off to a better start with a 2-0 win at home and he has had ten days to continue building his squad with no FA Cup commitments to worry about.

Up next comes a visit from struggling Watford who have picked up just five points since the start of December and as a result they will have new manager Javi Gracia in charge.

This fixture very heavily favours Stoke since both teams rejoined the Premier League in 2015.

Watford won the first meeting between these clubs but since then it has been all Stoke including an upset win at the end of October.

Expect Stoke’s new manager boost to continue as Gracia finds his feet.

Back Stoke to Win @ $2.20

We are now into the final third of the 2016/2017 English Premier League season and the hunt for the title is now on in earnest.

The most important game this weekend could be when Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur do battle at Anfield, but just about every fixture this week has come relevance.

There are winners to be found in every game this weekend and you can find all our recommended betting plays below.

Arsenal have lost two games on the trot, but they will still go into this clash as dominant favourites.

Arsenal have dominated Hull City in recent years and they continue to be a profitable betting play as home favourites – they have won 13 of their past 18 games as home favourites.

Hull City produced one of the best performances of the season to beat Liverpool last weekend and they will go into this clash with plenty of confidence.

The Tigers have only won one of their past 12 games as away underdogs for a clear loss and whether they can continue their stellar recent form is uncertain.

Arsenal should be able to return to winning form and they are genuine value at the current price to win to nil.

Back Arsenal To Win To Nil @ $2.10

Manchester United returned to winning form with an impressive performance against Leicester City and they are dominant favourites to beat Watford this weekend.

The Red Devils have won ten of their past 18 games as home favourites for a loss and they continue to be a tough team to trust from a betting perspective.

Watford have won two games on the trot and they will actually go into this clash with a fair bit of confidence.

They have won five of their past 18 games as away underdogs for a clear profit and they did beat Manchester United earlier this season.

Watford are a genuine chance of winning this clash and the $13 for the victory is well over the odds.

Back Watford To Win @ $13

Everton recorded a dominant victory over Bournemouth and they are favourites to repeat the dose against Middlesbrough.

Everton have won four of their past five games, but they have won only four of their past 10 games as away favourites for a clear loss.

Middlesbrough have not won a game in 2017, but their defence has played well in recent weeks.

They have not won a game as home underdogs this season and they really are tough to trust from a betting standpoint.

This is a clash that the market has got just about right and I am more than happy to stay out of it.

No Bet

Stoke City have struggled for consistency this season, but they will still go into this clash as clear favourites.

Britannia Stadium continues to be a happy hunting ground for Stoke City and they have won six of their past 10 games as home favourites for a clear profit.

Crystal Palace’s season hit a new low when they went down to Sunderland 4-0 last weekend and relegation is now looking like a realistic possibility.

They have won just three of their past 16 games as away underdogs and they really have played some very poor football in recent weeks.

Stoke City have a poor record against Crystal Palace, but they are capable of turning that around this weekend.

Back Stoke City To Win @ $2

This is one of the most interesting games of the weekend.

Southampton have had a poor start to 2017 and they have won just one of their past seven games, but they will still start this clash as clear favourites.

They have now won just four of their past 11 games as home favourites and they continue to be a tough team to trust from a betting perspective.

Sunderland produced their best performance of the season to beat Crystal Palace last weekend and they have now been a profitable betting side as home underdogs.

It really is tough to trust Southampton in their current form and the $3.60 currently available for a Sunderland victory is over the odds.

Back Sunderland To Win @ $3.60

West Ham United have flown under the radar in recent weeks, but they have actually been playing some quality football.

They have finally started to improve their record at the Olympic Stadium and they have won seven of their past 12 games as home favourites for a clear profit.

West Bromwich Albion continue to surpass expecations this season and they have lost just one of their past six games.

The Baggies have taken a point from 11 of their past 18 games as away underdogs for a clear profit and they have proven very tough to break down this season.

West Bromwich Albion are more than capable of taking a point from this clash and the $3.25 available for the draw is genuine value.

Back The Draw @ $3.25

This is the biggest game of the weekend and is crucial for both sides.

Liverpool have had an absolutely shocking start to 2017 and their season hit a new low when they went down to Swansea City last weekend.

They will still start this clash as clear favourites and they have won ten of their past 17 games as home favourites for a clear loss.

Tottenham continue to be very tough to beat and they ground out a narrow victory over Middlesbrough last weekend.

They have won only a single game as away underdogs this weekend, but they have drawn four of their games in that scenario.

The past three games played between these sides have ended as stalemates and a repeat looks likely this weekend.

Back The Draw @ $3.20

Chelsea continue to be the form team in the English Premier League this season, but they face a slightly tricky trip to Turf Moor for a clash with Burnley.

Chelsea were excellent against Arsenal last weekend and they have now won 11 of their past 14 games as away favourites for a monster profit.

Burnley have been extremely tough to beat in front of their home fans this season and they have incredibly won eight of their 11 games as away underdogs this season for a huge profit.

In saying that, beating Chelsea could prove to be a bridge too far and it is tough to see this Burnley side being able to break down the Chelsea defence.

Back Chelsea To Win To Nil @ $2.20

This is a crucial game for both these sides that find themselves in the relegation battle.

It has been a horror start to 2017 for Leicester City – they have scored just one gaol in their past six games – and they will actually go into this clash as clear underdogs.

Leicester City have not won any of their past 10 games as away underdogs, but they have been able to draw four of these clashes.

Swansea City were far from disgraced against Manchester City last weekend and they have definitely improved as they have got further into the English Premier League season.

They have won four of their past eight games as home favourites for a narrow profit and they continue to be a profitable betting team across a number of different metrics.

Swansea City will be very tough to beat if they can maintain their recent form and they are genuine value at the current price on offer.

Back Swansea City To Win @ $2.40

Manchester City are one of the shortest-priced favourites of the weekend and have dominated Bournemouth in their three previous English Premier League meetings.

Manchester City have played some excellent football in recent weeks, but they have still been a losing betting proposition as away favourites – they have won eight of their past 15 games in this scenario for a clear loss.

Bournemouth were dismantled by Everton last weekend and they have won just one of their past eight games, but they do have a positive record as home underdogs.

The Cherries have won three of their past nine games as home underdogs and they have taken a point from two more of their clashes in this scenario.

You can make a case for both these sides, but the market looks to have this clash just about right.

No Bet

2022/2023

It’s a light week of Premier League action in Matchweek 25 with just eight fixtures instead of the usual ten.

Manchester Untied and Newcastle have had their clashes postponed due to the sides facing off in the Carabao Cup Final but there’s still plenty to look forward to in the remaining fixtures.

It also means we have a very busy Saturday on our hands with six fixtures taking place in either the 2:00am or 4:30am window (AEDT).

So without further ado, lets get into our Premier League Previews and best bets below!

*MATCHES POSTPONED DUE TO CARABAO CUP FINAL*

Fulham has found some form in their last couple of matches, picking up hard fought wins over Sunderland in the FA Cup as well as Forest and Brighton in the league.

That has them locked into sixth place and dreaming of an unlikely European spot at the end of the season but they need to keep picking up points.

Wolves are more concerned about as the clubs immediately trailing them on the league table with the side three points between them and the drop zone.

Their impressive run of form came to a screeching halt at home to Bournemouth last weekend and with their goalscoring woes still their main issue as they pursue safety.

They have been kept scoreless in three of their last five matches and Fulham has discovered some defensive resilience with three clean sheets in their last four outings.

Back Fulham to Win @ $2.30

Everton’s survival battle continues against Aston Villa this weekend as the Toffees chase their first back to back wins since early October.

Their current run of six points from three matches is their most productive run since picking up ten points in six games in the early part of the season.

We know what we are getting from Sean Dyche, but Aston Villa remains a bit of an enigma under Unai Emery.

They have lost their last three but it does come with the note that they took on Manchester City and Arsenal in that time.

However it is the way they lost to Arsenal last week which does make me a bit nervous about how they are going to respond.

This is a stay away in terms of the result but the price on both teams to score looks like it is worth having a go on, that market has hit in Villa’s last three as well.

Back Both Teams to Score @ $1.91

We were so close to this being the Jesse Marsch revenge match but Southampton were unable to close the deal with the former Leeds boss.

Instead we will just have to evaluate this market based on the merits of both clubs and with Javi Gracia taking charge for the foreseeable future, they can at least bank on some form of stability.

There is every chance both of these clubs wind up getting relegated and with the form they are both in, it’s tough to back either team to play well enough to pick up a result.

Earlier this season they played out an exciting 2-2 draw and the best case scenario is that we get a similar outcome here.

In both sides’ case, they have had the over hit in more matches than not so it is worth following that stat considering the price.

Back Over 2.5 Goals @ $1.98

They might be on top of the table but the questions surrounding Arsenal’s stability will not go away, even after their impressive escape act at Villa Park.

Depending on which version of Leicester shows up, they could receive another stern test from the Foxes at a venue where they have been far from automatic.

While they have won their last three matches at this stadium, they won only one of their prior six trips.

On their day Leicester can cause all sorts of problems for opponents as Tottenham found out a fortnight ago, when they were ripped apart 4-1 by the Foxes.

However as we continually get reminded, this is a different Arsenal team to those past versions and at some point you have to start give them the necessary benefit of the doubt.

Back Arsenal to Win @ $1.70

It’s tough to justify the disparity in the market between West Ham and Nottingham Forest, with the home side very clear favourites.

With very similar form lines in the league, Forest should be at a much shorter price than they are.

After all they won a very controversial reverse fixture earlier in the season and are going to be on a massive high after taking a point off Manchester City.

Forest are a much better team than they get credit for and while it’s nowhere close to a certainty that they will win, their price looks well and truly over the odds.

Back Nottingham Forest to Win @ $5.00

Following on from their Champions League trip to Leipzig, City will turn their attention back to domestic matters with a trip to Bournemouth.

They may be in position to welcome back a couple of key players for this fixture with Kevin De Bruyne and Aymeric Laporte rested from midweek duties as a precaution.

De Bruyne has seen his minutes managed at times this season but when Pep Guardiola needs his chief playmaker he tends to deliver.

With City likely to chop and change to keep the team fresh for their pursuit of the treble, De Bruyne is going to shoulder plenty of responsibility should he play and he looks like a value option in the anytime goalscorer market.

Back Kevin De Bruyne Anytime Goalscorer @ $4.00

On the plus side for Liverpool, Crystal Palace do not appear to have the capability to put five past them the way Real Madrid did on Wednesday morning.

In fact, Palace seem like they are going to have trouble scoring full stop having failed to score more than one goal in their last eight matches.

Unsurprisingly, Palace have not won any of those fixtures and even with Liverpool’s hot and cold form, the Reds should find a way to bounce back from their midweek massacre.

Back Liverpool to Win @ $1.72

It feels strange to suggest that in a big game, Chelsea are the side you do not trust, but the Graham Potter experience looks like it is going to continue to be a disappointing one.

With one win from their last ten in all competitions, the Blues remain a frustrating prospect for fans and punters alike.

Tottenham might never have a better chance to break a Premier League winless run against their London rivals that dates back to 2018.

Take Spurs at home and count on Antonio Conte to get them up for this one.

Back Tottenham to Win @ $2.45

2021/2022

The Premier League rolls on with another matchweek of fixtures this weekend, less than 48 hours after the midweek games wrapped up.

Were it not for the Club World Cup, Chelsea hosting Arsenal would be the feature clash of the weekend however we’ll have to wait a little bit longer for that one.

There are two standout clashes in the early hours of Monday morning with Tottenham taking on Wolves as well as West Ham facing Leicester.

We’ve got our previews and best bets for every upcoming Premier League match so read on and see who we are backing.

*MATCH POSTPONED DUE TO CHELSEA IN THE CLUB WORLD CUP*

United’s midweek draw with Burnley would have felt like a loss and they won’t have too much time to feel sorry for themselves, with a buzzing Saints side up next.

Southampton knocked off Spurs during the week and if United give them as many chances as they gave Burnley, we could be looking at another upset.

Perhaps United will try and close down James Ward-Prowse whose delivery caused all sorts of havoc and set pieces.

With a dysfunctional backline, United are primed for an upset and I’ll back Southampton to get something from their trip to Old Trafford.

Back Southampton/Draw Double Chance @ $2.30

Brentford will be praying that their home ground can become some sort of advantage to a team whose recent form leaves a lot to be desired.

Their midweek defeat to Manchester City made it six in a row in all competitions and it could have been a lot more if City didn’t sheathe their swords for the final half hour.

Palace has taken two draws from its last two trips away from Selhurst Park however they will feel like it should have been four points after a missed penalty cost them at Norwich on Thursday morning.

Both Teams to Score has hit in Brentford’s last three home games and five of Palace’s last six all up, as tempting as it is to take the upset, I’ll go for the goals based option instead.

Back Both Teams to Score @ $1.95

While neither side might be that good this season, they have been entertaining to watch for a couple of different reasons.

Leeds have played in some wild matches of late including their 3-3 draw at Aston Villa on Thursday and a 3-2 win over West Ham before the international break.

Frank Lampard would not have been overly impressed with his side’s defeat at Newcastle as the scale of his task became apparent.

With the way both teams have looked, this could be another high scoring, wildly amusing match to watch.

Back Over 3.5 Goals @ $2.45

In any Watford match at the moment, it’s impossible to back anything other than the Hornets to suffer defeat.

11 matches without a win including nine defeats in that span, and the stubborn Brighton are at over even money?

This is one of those ones where even if the opponent isn’t the strongest, you just have to take on Watford.

Back Brighton to Win @ $2.10

City have had their way with Norwich in recent meetings, even moreso than they have with the rest of the Premier League.

The last two meetings have finished 5-0 to City, and in their current form you would not be surprised to see a similar scoreline.

However with the premium on backing City to win at the moment, I’ll call this one a stay away, the risk of City going up early and sitting on the lead with the Champions League resuming is just too high.

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One form line is going to break in this fixture, the question is whether it will be Liverpool’s streak of five straight wins by at least two goals, or Burnley’s three consecutive draws.

Even though the most recent draw came at home to Manchester United, I can’t back against the Reds in this fixture.

Earlier this season it was 2-0 to Liverpool and you can back a comfortable win for Jurgen Klopp’s men at a decent price considering the mismatch between both clubs.

Back Liverpool to Win -1 Goal @ $1.87

After bolstering their squad in January, Newcastle’s quest to avoid the drop begun during the week with a convincing 3-1 win over Everton.

Aston Villa should provide a slightly stiffer test although they will be fuming after dropping points at home to Leeds during the week.

If Newcastle can continue to play to their level, they should match up well with Villa and on balance, it’s tough to split these teams.

Back the Draw @ $3.40

Wolves have the makings of the perfect opponent for Antonio Conte’s side after their shocking midweek slip up against Southampton.

Held scoreless by their last two opponents, Wolves are not what you would consider an attacking threat by any stretch of the imagination, with 17 of their 22 Premier League matches seeing two or fewer goals.

It’s tough to win when you can’t score and while Spurs have not been that great defensively, they can score and should take care of business here.

Back Tottenham to Win & Under 3.5 Goals @ $2.20

The fact that West Ham is continuing to pile up wins despite failing to play at the level we know they are capable of is a great sign for what David Moyes is building.

On the other side, the pressure is starting to build on Brendan Rodgers, after another rough defeat, going down 2-0 to Liverpool.

If both teams play to their potential, this market would be about right however West Ham is in much better shape on the pitch.

Back West Ham to Win @ $2.40

*RESCHEDULED WEEK 18 MATCH*

A lot could change over the weekend but it seems like we know what we will get from both clubs in this match.

Brighton’s stubbornness will given them a shot at getting something from a United side that is far from unbeatable despite the plethora of talent available.

We’ve seen both teams to score be a profitable play for both of these clubs, hitting in Brighton’s last seven contests so I’ll back the streak to reach eight.

Back Both Teams to Score @ $1.80

2020/2021

As the fervour over the return of the Champions League subsides, there is still a Premier League season with several exciting storylines set to unfold.

Manchester City is running away with the title and up next on their march to the coronation is Arsenal, who have suddenly re-emerged as top four contenders.

Everton and Liverpool find themselves stuck together on the table as they prepare for a Merseyside Derby.

At the other end of the table, Fulham is still trying to convince itself there is a chance they can escape what right now appears to be a certain relegation.

We have 11 matches in store this weekend as Leeds and Southampton pull double duty to catch up on their postponed fixture from Matchweek 19.

Read on to see who we are backing below.

It’s not a huge stretch to say Leeds were well below par in their trip to the Emirates but they should bounce back against Wolves in the opening match this weekend.

The home side has been plagued by inconsistency this season as they have failed to win back to back games since October’s international break when these teams last met.

Should Leeds get key midfielder Kalvin Phillips back from the calf injury that ruled him out of their clash with Arsenal, it will significantly strengthen their squad.

They will have to turn around a poor run of results against Wolves, having lost their last four head to head matches, having been kept scoreless on three occasions including a 1-0 victory for Wolves earlier this season.

I’m not willing to split these teams with their respective issues but this is where the draw play comes in handy.

Back the Draw @ $3.30

The only way this fixture does not result in all three points heading back to London with Chelsea is if they put out a second-string side with an eye on their imminent Champions League tie.

Given Southampton’s atrocious form in the shape of a six-match losing streak, that second string side could probably give the Saints a decent hit out.

It seems unlikely that Southampton will continue to lose out for the remainder of the season but expecting them to turn it around against Chelsea seems unlikely.

Back Chelsea to Win @ $1.77

Burnley have looked downright atrocious at times this season but have put together enough competent performances to sit clear of the relegation zone.

West Brom on the other hand have just been awful and have only really capitalised when their opponents have come down to their level and that includes Manchester United last weekend.

There’s not a whole lot to like about this fixture from a viewing perspective but any chance to take on West Brom as a punter has to be welcomed.

Back Burnley to Win @ $2.02

The first meeting between these sides this season was an absolute belter with non stop action as the red and blue halves of Merseyside were forced to settle for a 2-2 draw.

It was an enthralling, but costly tie as Liverpool lost Virgil van Dijk for the season, cementing that this would be a year where they would have no luck with injuries.

To make matters worse they will be forced to back up from a midweek Champions League tie in Budapest against RB Leipzig just for an added layer of difficulty.

Everton have not escaped unscathed either with champions-elect Manchester City coming to town during the week.

That being said, it’s tough to have any confidence backing Liverpool at the moment as they struggle to put together a solid 90 minutes.

As tempting as it is to back Everton to win its first match at Anfield since 1999, I’ll go for the insurance of the Double Chance and just back them to pick up a point.

Back Everton/Draw Double Chance @ $2.50

There are two teams to back against week in and week out in the Premier League at the moment and Sheffield United is one of them.

Fulham can inch closer to that magical 17^th place with a win here and if they can replicate their performance against Everton you would give them every shot of doing just that.

Plus, you have to back against a Sheffield side that has lost 19 of its 24 matches to date.

Back Fulham to Win @ $2.20

Such is the weird, wacky and chaotic nature of the Premier League at the moment, you have to give West Ham a real chance of getting by Tottenham here.

Spurs’ lone win in their last six fixtures came against Championship bound West Brom and even that was far from convincing.

West Ham is looking rejuvenated with some clever January recruitment helping keep their top four dreams alive.

To sneak into the Premier League’s elite they will need to knock off the teams that have occupied that space in previous years and their London rivals are one of them.

Back West Ham to Win @ $2.55

Fresh off their biggest win of the season, Leicester now heads to Villa Park with an eye on another three points.

Depending on which version of Aston Villa shows up, we could be in for a match of the round or a one sided blowout.

One thing is for certain, this match should have plenty of goals and Leicester’s attack has sparked back to life with the return of Jamie Vardy.

Even if this does turn into a one sided fixture, Aston Villa can be found out defensively and if given the opportunity, Leicester could put up a rugby score.

Back Over 2.5 Goals @ $1.72

The master takes on his former apprentice as Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta face off for the fourth time since the season resumed in June.

Guardiola holds a 3-1 advantage over his Spanish disciple with a pair of comfortable wins in the Premier League plus a Carabao Cup victory just before Christmas.

While Arteta put together the perfect plan to disrupt City when they met in the FA Cup in July, there is nothing to suggest he will be able to outwit his mentor this weekend.

There is no need to deviate from what has been a solid strategy barring a major injury to one of City’s defenders.

Back Manchester City to Win to Nil @ $2.65

It’s not a case of if, but by how much for Manchester United in this fixture.

While they have not exactly flexed their muscles a whole lot lately (9-0 demolition of Southampton excluded), Newcastle has been largely horrendous since Christmas.

Their wins over Everton and Southampton have been aberrations rather than signs of hope for the future and the only thing keeping them out of the relegation battle is the fact there are three sides worse off than they are.

Bruno Fernandes has been key for United since his arrival and his ability to keep his cool from the spot makes him a decent value play to score in a United win.

Back Bruno Fernandes to Score and Manchester United to Win @ $2.00

Brighton might not be the most watchable, free flowing team in the Premier League but their recent form is helping ensure they will be referred to as a Premier League side for another season.

With 12 points from their last six league matches, Brighton is suddenly in touching distance of their next opponents.

Palace has not exactly been inspiring with a grand total of three goals in their last four matches.

In seven of Brighton’s last nine matches in all competitions, we have seen no goals or one goal scored so the form is the way to go here.

Back Under 1.5 Goals @ $2.65

There is not a whole lot to like about Southampton unless they are playing in the FA Cup at the moment.

Leeds at least seems like they are able to beat struggling sides on their day and that is exactly what Southampton is.

At over even money I’ll happily back the home side here.

Back Leeds to Win @ $2.20

2019/2020

It’s an early start to Week 25 of the English Premier League with West Ham and Liverpool playing their catch up match from December.

Jurgen Klopp’s side has a chance to extend their lead atop the table with both Manchester City and Leicester having tough outings this week.

We’re previewing all 11 matches for this weekend right here!

*MATCH POSTPONED FROM WEEK 18*

Over a month after it was originally supposed to have been played, we finally get to see West Ham host Liverpool.

Reds boss Jurgen Klopp is already unhappy with the fixture congestion for his side so you have to back this game with a certain level of trepidation considering we might see a few squad changes.

The way that Klopp manages his team though, they should have no problems taking care of a West Ham team that is in dire straits.

While Wolves managed to break Liverpool’s seven-game clean sheet streak in the Premier League and Shrewsbury managed to score two on them in the FA Cup last weekend, I think the light switch goes on for Liverpool’s defence here.

I’ll take the Reds to win and keep a clean sheet as they extend their lead at the top of the table to 19 points.

Back Liverpool to Win to Nil @ $2.25

Two sides that have seen their respective challenges stumble in the last couple of weeks now face-off desperate to get their momentum back on track.

Leicester almost got things going again crushing West Ham, but you have to wonder how much their heartbreaking loss to Villa in the Carabao Cup during the week will linger.

It was mostly a full strength side from Brendan Rodgers that took to the pitch at Villa Park and you have to expect them to back up for this game with the break just around the corner.

The Foxes have taken points from their last three matches against Chelsea and I like their chances to continue that run in this one.

With Tammy Abraham either out altogether or playing through significant pain, it does hamper Chelsea’s attacking options, so I’ll back against the Blues here.

Back Leicester to Win @ $2.55

Considering there was a point in time when Villa appeared the worst team in the Premier League, their recent form might be an encouraging sign of things to come.

Seven points from four games in the league to exit the relegation zone and advancing to the Carabao Cup Final makes for a pretty decent start to 2020.

Bournemouth exited the FA Cup last weekend to end a wretched run of form in the Premier League,

Back Bournemouth to Win @ $2.05

If there is one thing we probably won’t get in this game, it’s goals.

Two of the lowest scoring teams in the competition face off in a battle to see who can score (if at all).

Without context, the form lines for both of these sides sure look like they are struggling but Sheffield’s recent run does come with a pretty solid asterisk.

They have lost three of their last five in the Premier League, but those came against Manchester City twice and Liverpool, and they managed to take a point from Arsenal at the Emirates.

Palace on the other hand is winless in its last five league matches and while two of their draws have come against City and Arsenal, it’s just too tempting to back against them, especially if Sheffield’s defence is locked in.

SGM: Sheffield to Win & Under 2.5 Goals @ $4.09

We know about Liverpool – they are going to keep pushing – but you might have missed Southampton’s profitable festive period that suddenly has them primed to survive another season.

With five wins from their last seven in the league, they are every chance of giving the champions-elect a real scare here.

That being said, Liverpool has won the last five meetings between these sides and both teams to score has hit in the last two, so we’ll use both trends for the start of a Same Game Multi.

SGM: Liverpool to Win, Both Teams to Score, Over 3.5 Goals @ $3.69

Best case scenario for Norwich: they keep this game close. With the rumoured takeover at Newcastle though, that might give the Magpies a real boost going into this game.

While the Canaries ran out 3-1 winners in August, there is every reason to back against a win for the last-placed club here.

Their one league win in the last 11 games came against an opponent that played most of the match down a player.

It’s usually the smart play to back against the side languishing in 20^th so why go against logic?

Back Newcastle to Win @ $2.20

One small advantage that comes from a first-up exit from the FA Cup, it gives you a bit more rest at this time of year.

Everton went out against Liverpool while Watford played their backups in their defeat against Tranmere in the replay, so both first teams will be fresh for this clash.

While Everton has won both meetings this season, 1-0 in the league and 2-0 in the Carabao Cup, Watford is looking quite competitive at the moment and should be able to provide a real tough out for them.

I’ll steer clear of the head to head market and just back both teams to score, which has hit in four of Everton’s last five Premier League matches.

Back Both Teams to Score @ $1.73

Brighton is yet to win a Premier League match in 2020 but you have to like their chances to end that run in London here.

It’s a tough spot for West Ham coming three days after hosting Liverpool in a catch up match whereas Brighton will have had a week and a half since their last match.

West Ham has not defeated Brighton since a 6-0 win in April 2012 with the Seagulls picking up three wins and two draws since then and the home side is always capable of a failure to show up in games like this.

Back Brighton to Win @ $2.80

More than anything else, you have to back against United in this game given their wretched run of league form.

Three losses from their last four has them well behind Chelsea in their chase for fourth but Wolves have been struggling as well.

Of course, having to play Liverpool twice in four weeks will mess up any team’s form line, but we’ve seen Nuno Espirito Santo’s side come out ready to play in these matches before and an upset is well and truly on the cards.

Back Wolves to Win @ $3.50

For all the good that Mikel Arteta has done so far at Arsenal, his Premier League form desperately needs to improve.

With just one win and four draws from his time in charge, it says a lot that the Gunners are fewer points away from the relegation zone than a Champions League spot.

Even with spotty away form over the last few seasons, Burnley is one opponent they have not had too much trouble with.

They have won the last 11 matches against them and have not lost a league match to Burnley since September 1974.

With their captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang back from suspension (and reportedly the subject of a transfer bid from Barcelona), the Gunners attack has plenty of potential going into this game and I like them to outscore Burnley.

At even money against an opponent that they seem to be immune to their foibles coming through it’s worth taking a punt on Arsenal here.

Back Arsenal to Win @ $2.00

With the Premier League seemingly out of reach, all City can do now is just try to win out in the Premier League and try to pick up a few other trophies in the meantime.

There have been some memorable encounters between these two sides in the last 12 months including a gripping 2-2 draw at the Etihad in August. With the way Spurs are travelling at the moment though, you have to back against them.

Unfortunately the market also agrees with that line of thought so you’ll have to give City a handicap to get a bit of value and that can be backed with confidence considering Tottenham have been kept scoreless in three of their last four Premier League matches.

Back Manchester City to Win -1 Goal @ $2.25

2018/2019

Can you really say there has been a shakeup in the title race when just about everyone in the top six drops points?

If you ever want proof this might just be Liverpool’s season, in the week where they were held to a draw by Leicester, City went ahead and lost to Newcastle.

This weekend’s Premier League matchups are headlined by a huge clash between City and Arsenal at the Etihad where just for a couple of hours, Liverpool fans will be desperately backing Arsenal… then probably needing a shower to make themselves feel clean again.

Read on for our previews, predictions and same game multis for all ten Premier League clashes this weekend.

Tottenham will be feeling a lot better about its come from behind win against Watford on Thursday morning looking at others dropping points around them.

Newcastle helped them out by picking up a massive upset over Manchester City on Wednesday morning, putting Spurs back within touching distance.

Wembley has not really been the “fortress” as Spurs have been forced to extend their lease on the ground as they wait for the new White Hart Lane.

It’s hard to see Newcastle being able to back up from the massive high of upsetting the defending champions and bring that same intensity to Wembley, and they might just be in for a bit of a letdown.

Back Tottenham to Win to Nil @ $2.25

SGM: Tottenham to Win to Nil, Under 2.5 Goals

Things are not great for Brighton with just five points from its last nine Premier League matches.

Watford on the other hand will just be kicking themselves after letting a lead slip at Wembley, costing themselves three points.

The Hornets are one of the better travelling sides, picking up 16 points on the road this season, a better tally than Arsenal and with Brighton down on confidence, you have to like the value on offer for a road upset.

There is a little bit of extra motivation on the line for two sides that have spent plenty of time facing off in the Championship prior to last year, this will be Watford’s chance for back to back wins over Brighton since 1973

Back Watford to Win @ $2.80

SGM: Watford to Win, Over 3.5 Goals, Gereard Deulofeu Anytime Goalscorer

Both of these sides picked up draws during the week, although one will feel much better about their point than the other.

Southampton well feel like they missed a chance against Crystal Palace while Burnley will be ecstatic after being the first side to take points off Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Manchester United.

Both of these sides are actually in pretty good form and this game has a definite watchability to it, Southampton are unbeaten in four and Burnley are unbeaten in five.

The last two meetings between these sides have ended in draws and another level pegging looks good here.

Back the Draw @ $3.20

SGM: Draw, Both Teams to Score

If there was ever a good side to catch a side like Chelsea, this week might just be it.

Back to back Premier League losses (either side of back to back Cup wins) has them out of the top four but as they prepare to take on bottom placed Huddersfield who have lost their last two as well, you have to wonder what is going on with Chelsea.

Aside from Wednesday’s loss, every other time the Blues have come off a Premier League loss they have scored two goals in a win, so a low scoring, get right game is the play here.

Back Chelsea to Win & Under 2.5 Goals @ $3.30

SGM: Chelsea to Win, Under 2.5 Goals, Olivier Giroud Anytime Goalscorer

With 12 points from their last 12 games, Fulham are slowly working their way back towards safety.

This weekend they take on one of the sides potentially in their sights with a six-pointer against Southampton.

Palace kick started Fulham’s rough start to the season with a 2-0 win on opening day and would love to pick up it its first league double over Fulham since 1929/1930 in Division Three (South).

Palace know what is riding on this game and this should be a high scoring clash between two sides desperate for a win.

Back Over 2.5 Goals @ $1.95

SGM: Over 2.5 Goals, Fulham to Win

Two straight wins for Wolves has them up to seventh spot despite a negative goal difference and they could put some distance between themselves and seventh placed Everton with a win here.

Whoever gets to dictate this game will probably be the more successful team, with Wolves looking to score a bunch while Everton will likely want this to be a much lower scoring encounter.

Four of Everton’s last five games have had two or fewer goals while four of Wolves’ last five have had three or more goals.

There is more than enough talent here for both teams to score here so that is the straight up play.

Back Both Teams to Score @ $1.95

SGM: Both Teams to Score, Wolves to Win, Over 3.5 Goals

Bournemouth is coming off a massive 4-0 thumping of Chelsea during the week but there won’t be too much time to celebrate with a quick turnaround ahead of their trip to Wales.

The Cherries took the Round 1 meeting 2-0 in the first clash between the sides since March 2015.

On the face of it, this one actually looks relatively straightforward with the in form Cherries justifying their position as favourites.

Back Bournemouth to Win @ $2.35

SGM: Bournemouth to Win to Nil, Under 2.5 Goals

Well, well, well… Solskjaer is in fact human, that massive winning run to kick start his managerial tenure at Old Trafford finally came to an end, now it’s just an unbeaten run.

Things are looking much brighter for the Red Devils now as they host a Leicester side they did enough to beat in the season opening match.

The Foxes snapped a two game losing run with a draw at Champions-elect Liverpool during the week and would love to play spoiler once more.

There is a bit of value on offer both ways here but United at even money is just too good for me to pass up.

Back United to Win @ $2.00

SGM: United to Win, Both Teams to Score, Over 3.5 Goals

Unfortunately for people looking to have a punt on this game, the head to head market looks pretty much spot on.

Arsenal are not a good side away from home, especially when facing a fellow top four contender.

That is probably why City are at such a short price to win this one so you will have to go hunting for some value.

City have won each of the last four meetings between these sides but two or more goals so the handicap market is where to go for this one.

Back City to Win -1 Goal @ $1.75

SGM: City to Win, Over 2.5 Goals, Gabriel Jesus Anytime Goalscorer

There is a pretty good chance Liverpool will be highly motivated this weekend after drawing with Leicester during the week.

That is bad news for a West Ham side that is coming off a poor showing against Wolves and has not scored a goal in almost two and a half matches.

No need to overcomplicate this one, Liverpool should win this one and do so with an attacking flourish.

Back Liverpool to Win & Over 2.5 Goals @ $1.91

SGM: Liverpool to Win, Over 2.5 Goals, Roberto Firmino Anytime Goalscorer

2017/2018

Fourteen of the twenty Premier League sides were involved in FA Cup action over the weekend however there will not be too much time for celebrating or commiserating as they are back in action for a midweek round of Premier League fixtures.

This round is highlighted by the massive clash between second placed Manchester United and fifth placed Tottenham on Thursday (AEDT).

It kicks off a huge ten day span for Tottenham and they ill want to get that run off to the best start possible with a win at Wembley.

We have all ten games for Round 25 previewed and our recommended plays.

Two sides that could really use three points to give themselves a bit of breathing room in the middle of the table.

Palace were looking good before a 20-minute demolition job by Arsenal in their last outing killed off that momentum

West Ham were building a nice little league run at the moment going five games without a loss however that was brought to a halt with their upset FA Cup loss to Wigan on the weekend.

This fixture has a favourable history for West Ham with three wins and two draws in the last five meetings.

Back West Ham to Win @ $2.88

For a brief patch, Swansea were a real mission for Arsenal to get past, winning three and drawing once in a five game stretch.

The last three meetings have been dominated by the Gunners including a 4-0 win at the Liberty Stadium last January.

The visitors will be the more rested side after being knocked out of the FA Cup and having six days off after their Carabao Cup win while Swansea will have played Notts County.

They did manage to arrest a troubling run of form with a big win over Crystal Palace in their last outing.

Each of the last five meetings with these sides has had three or more goals so take the rested side and some goals.

Back Arsenal to Win & Over 2.5 Goals @ $2.25

Round 24 saw a Liverpool result that was simultaneously a massive upset that surprised very few fans as they fell to bottom of the table Swansea.

Their misery continued over the weekend with a boilover at the hands of West Brom in the FA Cup.

They will enter this game able to take some confidence from the fact they won the first meeting between these sides 3-0 in October.

Huddersfield have lost three in a row and are now in a relegation battle for the second half of the season.

It does not get any easier after this with a game against Manchester United and it might be a very miserable few days.

Back Liverpool to Win to Nil @ $2.15

Bournemouth gave Chelsea a crazy introduction to their club when they won their first meeting in the Premier League in 2015 but the last five meetings have gone the Blues way.

This season it has been Chelsea getting by 1-0 at Bournmouth in the league before a 2-1 win in the Carabao Cup in December.

Chelsea were knocked out of the Carabao Cup a week ago but kept their FA Cup campaign alive with a comfortable 3-0 win over Newcastle.

What that does add up to however is a busy schedule with the side only having had more than four days off once since Christmas.

Since Christmas, Bournemouth have been grinding out productive results including a big win over Arsenal.

It is a long shot but this seems like the best chance for an upset win, particularly with Bournemouth coming into this game fresh.

Back Bournemouth Win/Draw Double Chance @ $3.90

Everton will have plenty of time to prepare for this as they look for their first win since December 19.

Ten days off since their last competitive fixture and Sam Allardyce will be taking every available minute to try and right the ship.

Three draws and three losses including just one goal in that time suggest there is a distinct lack of firepower right now.

Leicester have won two of their last three and will look to make it three wins from their last four visits to Goodison Park

Back Leicester to Win @ $2.50

Something has to give in this game with Burnley losing three in a row heading into this and Newcastle sitting just one point above the safety line.

St James’ Park has not provided much of an advantage for Newcastle having not won a home league game since October 22.

For Burnley a draw here is a very good result that will arrest their slide while Newcastle will be disappointed with anything other than a win.

Burnley won the game at home and they should be able to keep the struggling Magpies at bay.

Back the Draw @ $3.00

Goals have been a massive issue for both sides this season with the combined goals for tally adding up to 41 in 48 games.

In contrast, each of the league’s top six sides have scored more than that on their own in 24 matches.

If you are a fan of either of these clubs then best of luck getting through this one, if you want to sit through it as a Socceroos fan, hope for a big day from Mat Ryan to keep Brighton in it.

The play here is to back a low scoring contest that will be decided by a solitary goal at best.

Back Under 1.5 Total Goals @ $2.70

21 Premier League wins this season compared to 2, 70 goals score as opposed to 19 and first place to nineteenth.

That’s why the odds here are so heavily weighted towards the home side and this game is unlikely to go any way other than City’s.

The challenge for this game as a punter is to try and find value in the market.

With City potentially rotating their squad over the next few matches to prepare for the run home (and likely Premier League coronation), this might not be the most fluid performance.

West Brom also have a rather low goals against average so do not be surprised if City don’t run riot here.

Back Manchester City to Win & Under 3.5 Goals @ $2.10

It was a Jose Mourinho masterclass when these sides met in October, slowing the game down and grinding out a 1-0 win at Old Trafford.

Of course Tottenham had to go through that game without Harry Kane who was lost to injury.

They have had two 1-1 draws in the last three Premier League games but are still capable of blasting four past opponents on their day.

Their record against the rest of the top six this season is not overly inspiring, also losing to Manchester City, Arsenal, Chelsea as well.

United have won three in a row in the league and should make it four here with the tactical advantage they have.

Back Manchester United to Win @ $3.25

Paul Lambert’s time as Stoke boss could not have gotten off to a better start with a 2-0 win at home and he has had ten days to continue building his squad with no FA Cup commitments to worry about.

Up next comes a visit from struggling Watford who have picked up just five points since the start of December and as a result they will have new manager Javi Gracia in charge.

This fixture very heavily favours Stoke since both teams rejoined the Premier League in 2015.

Watford won the first meeting between these clubs but since then it has been all Stoke including an upset win at the end of October.

Expect Stoke’s new manager boost to continue as Gracia finds his feet.

Back Stoke to Win @ $2.20

We are now into the final third of the 2016/2017 English Premier League season and the hunt for the title is now on in earnest.

The most important game this weekend could be when Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur do battle at Anfield, but just about every fixture this week has come relevance.

There are winners to be found in every game this weekend and you can find all our recommended betting plays below.

Arsenal have lost two games on the trot, but they will still go into this clash as dominant favourites.

Arsenal have dominated Hull City in recent years and they continue to be a profitable betting play as home favourites – they have won 13 of their past 18 games as home favourites.

Hull City produced one of the best performances of the season to beat Liverpool last weekend and they will go into this clash with plenty of confidence.

The Tigers have only won one of their past 12 games as away underdogs for a clear loss and whether they can continue their stellar recent form is uncertain.

Arsenal should be able to return to winning form and they are genuine value at the current price to win to nil.

Back Arsenal To Win To Nil @ $2.10

Manchester United returned to winning form with an impressive performance against Leicester City and they are dominant favourites to beat Watford this weekend.

The Red Devils have won ten of their past 18 games as home favourites for a loss and they continue to be a tough team to trust from a betting perspective.

Watford have won two games on the trot and they will actually go into this clash with a fair bit of confidence.

They have won five of their past 18 games as away underdogs for a clear profit and they did beat Manchester United earlier this season.

Watford are a genuine chance of winning this clash and the $13 for the victory is well over the odds.

Back Watford To Win @ $13

Everton recorded a dominant victory over Bournemouth and they are favourites to repeat the dose against Middlesbrough.

Everton have won four of their past five games, but they have won only four of their past 10 games as away favourites for a clear loss.

Middlesbrough have not won a game in 2017, but their defence has played well in recent weeks.

They have not won a game as home underdogs this season and they really are tough to trust from a betting standpoint.

This is a clash that the market has got just about right and I am more than happy to stay out of it.

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Stoke City have struggled for consistency this season, but they will still go into this clash as clear favourites.

Britannia Stadium continues to be a happy hunting ground for Stoke City and they have won six of their past 10 games as home favourites for a clear profit.

Crystal Palace’s season hit a new low when they went down to Sunderland 4-0 last weekend and relegation is now looking like a realistic possibility.

They have won just three of their past 16 games as away underdogs and they really have played some very poor football in recent weeks.

Stoke City have a poor record against Crystal Palace, but they are capable of turning that around this weekend.

Back Stoke City To Win @ $2

This is one of the most interesting games of the weekend.

Southampton have had a poor start to 2017 and they have won just one of their past seven games, but they will still start this clash as clear favourites.

They have now won just four of their past 11 games as home favourites and they continue to be a tough team to trust from a betting perspective.

Sunderland produced their best performance of the season to beat Crystal Palace last weekend and they have now been a profitable betting side as home underdogs.

It really is tough to trust Southampton in their current form and the $3.60 currently available for a Sunderland victory is over the odds.

Back Sunderland To Win @ $3.60

West Ham United have flown under the radar in recent weeks, but they have actually been playing some quality football.

They have finally started to improve their record at the Olympic Stadium and they have won seven of their past 12 games as home favourites for a clear profit.

West Bromwich Albion continue to surpass expecations this season and they have lost just one of their past six games.

The Baggies have taken a point from 11 of their past 18 games as away underdogs for a clear profit and they have proven very tough to break down this season.

West Bromwich Albion are more than capable of taking a point from this clash and the $3.25 available for the draw is genuine value.

Back The Draw @ $3.25

This is the biggest game of the weekend and is crucial for both sides.

Liverpool have had an absolutely shocking start to 2017 and their season hit a new low when they went down to Swansea City last weekend.

They will still start this clash as clear favourites and they have won ten of their past 17 games as home favourites for a clear loss.

Tottenham continue to be very tough to beat and they ground out a narrow victory over Middlesbrough last weekend.

They have won only a single game as away underdogs this weekend, but they have drawn four of their games in that scenario.

The past three games played between these sides have ended as stalemates and a repeat looks likely this weekend.

Back The Draw @ $3.20

Chelsea continue to be the form team in the English Premier League this season, but they face a slightly tricky trip to Turf Moor for a clash with Burnley.

Chelsea were excellent against Arsenal last weekend and they have now won 11 of their past 14 games as away favourites for a monster profit.

Burnley have been extremely tough to beat in front of their home fans this season and they have incredibly won eight of their 11 games as away underdogs this season for a huge profit.

In saying that, beating Chelsea could prove to be a bridge too far and it is tough to see this Burnley side being able to break down the Chelsea defence.

Back Chelsea To Win To Nil @ $2.20

This is a crucial game for both these sides that find themselves in the relegation battle.

It has been a horror start to 2017 for Leicester City – they have scored just one gaol in their past six games – and they will actually go into this clash as clear underdogs.

Leicester City have not won any of their past 10 games as away underdogs, but they have been able to draw four of these clashes.

Swansea City were far from disgraced against Manchester City last weekend and they have definitely improved as they have got further into the English Premier League season.

They have won four of their past eight games as home favourites for a narrow profit and they continue to be a profitable betting team across a number of different metrics.

Swansea City will be very tough to beat if they can maintain their recent form and they are genuine value at the current price on offer.

Back Swansea City To Win @ $2.40

Manchester City are one of the shortest-priced favourites of the weekend and have dominated Bournemouth in their three previous English Premier League meetings.

Manchester City have played some excellent football in recent weeks, but they have still been a losing betting proposition as away favourites – they have won eight of their past 15 games in this scenario for a clear loss.

Bournemouth were dismantled by Everton last weekend and they have won just one of their past eight games, but they do have a positive record as home underdogs.

The Cherries have won three of their past nine games as home underdogs and they have taken a point from two more of their clashes in this scenario.

You can make a case for both these sides, but the market looks to have this clash just about right.

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