2024/2025 EPL Week 34 Preview

Well here we go, this could be the weekend where we see Liverpool crowned as champions of England once again.

There are two scenarios for that to happen in the coming days, the first would require Arsenal to lose at home to Crystal Palace on Thursday morning, a chance but maybe not likely.

Should Arsenal take something from that match, Liverpool can win it on Sunday night by beating Tottenham at Anfield.

Given they lifted a trophy in front of an empty stadium in 2020, you just know there is a hope the fans can celebrate in person.

It’s a spread out set of games with the FA Cup Semi Finals also on the cards this weekend but we’ve got you covered with our previews and best bets below.

With just three points separating third from seventh on the Premier League table, the race for Champions League spots may be the only intriguing storyline over the next few weeks.

There is just one point between City and Villa who have a big week ahead, with both set for a trip to Wembley on the weekend.

Before they resume their quest for silverware though, they have to take care of business here.

When they met back in December it was Villa heaping further misery on an out of sorts City, recording a 2-1 win courtesy of Jhon Duran and Morgan Rogers before Phil Foden scored a late consolation goal.

However City are once again looking like their imposing selves, unbeaten in six and winning six of their last nine in all competitions.

Villa’s attack has come to life in the last few weeks against some good (and some not so good) opponents, scoring 10 goals in their last three.

There is a case for both teams to win and it is hard to separate them, but whoever wins is going to have to score some goals, so the over might be the better option rather than forcing a pick either way.

Over 3.5 Goals @ $2.15

On the plus side for Palace, they had an improved performance on the weekend holding out for a 0-0 draw with Bournemouth after getting belted by City and Newcastle before that.

While they are capable of producing a good performance every so often, they have been out of sorts over the last month and there are bigger fish to fry than this match.

Manager Oliver Glasner would love to have his side buzzing with confidence after springing an upset, but it sure seems like he is going to roll out an understrength squad and prioritise health over everything else.

Which in turn should make this a relatively straightforward match for the Gunners who are tuning up for their Champions League Semi Final against PSG.

Arsenal to Win -1 Goal @ $2.15

With just one loss from their last six in the Premier League, Chelsea looks like they might be on the verge of salvaging something after their February faltering.

Things have not exactly been going swimmingly at Stamford Bridge however with the one-time free scoring Blues suddenly faltering in front of goal.

In their last ten outings in all competitions, they have scored two or more goals just four times despite some favourable matchups.

The good news for them is they have Everton up next whose attack has been even worse with three goals across their last five matches and they have failed to score multiple times in a match in their last seven.

Get to two goals and Chelsea should win this one, even if it’s not the prettiest performance, style points don’t really matter at this point of the campaign.

Chelsea to Win and Under 3.5 Goals @ $2.25

Winless in six, struggling to score and just looking like they want nothing more than the season to come to an end.

If it sounds like those descriptors could apply to either of these teams, it is because they could with Brighton and West Ham limping to the finish line.

The Seagulls are coming off a chaotic 4-2 defeat at Brentford, while West Ham were held to a 1-1 draw with Southampton.

Graham Potter has not been able to work his magic in East London just yet and he is probably already drawing up plans for the offseason.

There is not a lot to like about either team and with both undergoing some severe struggles keeping a clean sheet, both teams to score looks far more appealing than trying to make a case for either side to do anything positive.

Both Teams to Score @ $1.75

Ipswich is all set to have their relegation confirmed during this two hour window, needing to better West Ham’s result to prolong the inevitable.

Based on the effort they put forth against Arsenal on the weekend (and for most of the season), their resistance will probably only last for a few minutes against this Newcastle team.

Especially with the Magpies needing a victory to keep pace in the race for the top four and hoping to atone for last week’s defeat at Aston Villa.

It was 4-0 Newcastle when they met at Portman Road and a similar scoreline seems incredibly likely here.

Newcastle Win and Over 3.5 Goals @ $2.25

There really is not a lot to get excited about at St Mary’s this weekend with Southampton already relegated.

Now they just have to find a way to pick up one more point to avoid matching Derby’s total for the lowest in Premier League history, and maybe it comes here.

After all, Fulham are not exactly flying either with one win from their last four in the league, with every game decided by a one goal margin.

But just like some of the other dead rubbers, there isn’t a strong case for either team to win, so instead of forcing a pick, both teams to score might be the better play.

That has hit in five of the Saints’ last six matches and five of the Cottagers’ last seven in the league.

Two bad teams facing off, so let’s hope for some goals.

Both Teams to Score @ $1.75

How many guesses would you need before answering “Wolves” if you asked which Premier League team is on the best run of results at the moment?

With five straight wins, admittedly over some not great opposition, Wolves have been on a tear.

Now they face another side whose results are somewhere between underwhelming and flat out bad, with Championship-bound Leicester up next.

They just keep getting positive results and Wolves should be able to make it six on the trot, even if is a bit of a grind.

Wolves Win and Under 4.5 Goals @ $1.85

Short of a bout of food poisoning sweeping through the United first team squad, you would never expect them to head into a match against Bournemouth as a $4.75 outsider.

But that is where they find themselves in the closing stages of the season and based on recent history, it’s a somewhat justified price.

Their last Premier League win was on March 17 against Leicester and since then they have lost three of four games, while scoring just the once in a 4-1 defeat at Newcastle.

While they have at least done well in the Europa League, they are a stay away in the Premier League at the moment.

Bournemouth is not exactly setting the world alight either, with some ugly showings in recent weeks, with an attack that just cannot get going.

Two teams with not a lot to play for, we might not see a whole lot of scoring here.

Under 2.5 Goals @ $2.20

This match is only going to go one way, not only do Liverpool need to win to clinch the Premier League title with four games to spare, but Spurs are not in a position to offer up a whole lot of resistance.

Aside from the wretched performances Ange Postecoglou’s side have turned in throughout the season, their fans will no doubt take some joy playing a small part in denying Arsenal some silverware.

Not to mention their looming Europa League Semi Final tie which will weigh on the mind of the coaching staff.

Expect Liverpool to come out of the blocks firing and kick start the party early on Merseyside.

Liverpool Halftime/Fulltime @ $1.75

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2023/2024

It’s a busy week of Premier League action with the FA Cup playing havoc with a whole lot of fixtures.

To start with, Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City are all off this weekend because of the FA Cup Semi Finals taking place at Wembley.

With the league leaders otherwise engaged, Arsenal and Liverpool have a chance to temporarily take hold of the Premier League lead with their matches against Wolves and Fulham respectively.

Then we have almost a de facto full set of midweek fixtures due to a number of catch ups from the weekend of the FA Cup Quarter Finals, headlined by Arsenal-Chelsea and the Merseyside Derby.

We have 13 matches on the cards over the next seven days so read on and see who we are backing below!

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Before we get into the title race, let’s start with the relegation dogfight which is just as, if not more interesting.

Luton can pull themselves out of the bottom three for the first time since November with a win over Brentford and one or both of Everton and Nottingham Forest dropping points.

However it won’t come easy against a Brentford team that has gone unbeaten in its last four, including draws with Manchester United, Brighton and Villa.

Their away form leaves a lot to be desired however with just 11 points from 16 fixtures, which has them in the bottom five in the league on that table.

15 of Luton’s 25 points have come at Kenilworth Road and they are certainly capable of springing an upset here.

If they are to survive, these are the matches they need to get something out of.

Luton to Win @ $3.10

Before you get too excited about the prospects of this match and its status as a relegation dogfight, consider the following.

These clubs have played a combined total of 65 Premier League fixtures this season and have produced a meagre return of 36 points.

Burnley has lost 21 of 33 matches, while the Blades have been on the losing end in 22 of 32 matches.

Which makes it absolutely no surprise then that they are Championship bound and inching closer to having their fates confirmed.

Perhaps one of them can go on a run and at least give their supporters some hope going into the final day, but realistically whoever wins this is just going to be postponing the inevitable.

Remarkably, their meeting in December produced an out of character performance from the Clarets who won 5-0 but how can you have any confidence taking either of these teams to win.

Both are incredibly poor at the back with Burnley letting in 68 goals and Sheffield 84, so take the over and move on.

Over 2.5 Goals @ $1.60

Of all the weeks for the Gunners to go and “Arsenal it up” their last two outings have been somewhat akin to their February collapses in the closing stages of the Wenger era.

First, Aston Villa handed them their first loss of 2024 which saw Arsenal relinquish the Premier League lead, before Bayern Munich stifled them to end their Champions League campaign on Thursday morning.

To have any hope of winning the Premier League, Arsenal have to win out, but things don’t get any easier for them going forward.

While Wolves have caused Arsenal plenty of problems at Molineux, the last two matches at the venue have seen the Gunners win 1-0 and 2-0.

This is a match they simply have to win, by any means necessary even if it is a defensive oriented performance.

Arsenal to Win and Under 3.5 Goals @ $2.25

The temptation here is to call this match the “deduction derby” with both clubs hovering dangerously close to the drop zone thanks to punishments being levied out for breaching the league’s Profitability and Sustainability Rules.

With Luton lurking and possibly Burnley nor far off by the time the match commences, both of these clubs will want to ensure they are not the ones in the most dangerous spot.

After Everton’s horror show against Chelsea on Tuesday morning, it is really tough to have any sort of hope for a bounce back performance here.

Forest is at least showing some fight, avoiding defeat in four of their last five matches and I like the visitor’s chances of leaving Goodison Park with three points.

Nottingham Forest to Win @ $3.60

With their status in the 2024/2025 Premier League season confirmed, Bournemouth now can play with a bit of freedom as they try to play spoiler for their opponents.

Aston Villa on the other hand is coming off one of their most impressive wins of the season, executing the perfect smash and grab at the Emirates to maintain control of fourth place.

Unai Emery has his team coming along nicely and in their current form, I’m expecting them to keep playing well with the chance to grab a Champions League berth.

Aston Villa to Win @ $1.75

If you wanted to be really dramatic, you could say that Crystal Palace is still in the relegation fight and needs a win to secure safety, but that win over Liverpool should be enough for them even if they lose out.

However just to play into that narrative, they have a great chance to pick up a win over West Ham here with the Irons backing up from Europa League duty on Friday morning.

On the plus side, West Ham will be playing a home match against Leverkusen but this is not a great spot for David Moyes’ team.

Palace meanwhile have had a full week to prepare for this one and the fresh legs (as fresh as they can be at this time of year) will make a huge difference.

Crystal Palace to Win @ $2.15

It is not an ideal spot for Liverpool to deal with, coming off their Europa League tie in Italy on Friday morning before facing this must-win assignment at Craven Cottage.

Prior to their continental engagement, there were some worrying signs, especially defensively having drawn with Manchester United before losses at home to Atalanta and Crystal Palace really ruined their charge for silverware.

However all could be well by Monday morning if Arsenal drops points and Liverpool wins, which would return Jurgen Klopp’s men to the league’s summit for the time being.

It has been a while since the Reds kept a clean sheet, nine matches in all competitions in fact (before the second leg against Atalanta), but they have won three of their last four meetings against Fulham in the last 18 months and should be able to win here.

Liverpool to Win and Both Teams to Score @ $2.55

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Back on top of the Premier League (for now anyway), Arsenal heads home with Chelsea up next on their run home.

With the run of form the Blues have been on, this is a much trickier task that it might have been seen as a month or two ago.

In October the Gunners were second best but were still able to salvage a point from Stamford Bridge, but that won’t be enough for them here.

Chelsea’s red hot attack was blunted by Manchester City in the FA Cup Semi Final on the weekend, but they have scored in their last seven away matches in the league.

Despite Arsenal boasting the best defence in the Premier League, I have a feeling Chelsea is going to find a way through that backline as the fixture congestion starts to take its toll.

However Arsenal is still the better team and are worth backing with some confidence here.

Arsenal to Win and Both Teams to Score @ $ 2.63

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The mid-table dead rubbers are starting to become a steady part of the fixture list at this time of year and with both of these clubs assured of safety, the excitement level for this one might not be that high.

Both are coming off two-goal defeats on the weekend and while they would love to pick up a win here, I can’t see this game getting played at the highest level of intensity.

Bournemouth managed to create some chances in their loss to Aston Villa, but were unable to convert while an already thin Wolves lineup further depleted by injury was stifled by Arsenal.

Take the under here with both sides in line to sleepwalk through this match.

Under 2.5 Goals @ $2.25

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That 5-2 thrashing of West Ham really came out of nowhere from Palace, but their first back to back league wins of the season have been incredibly impressive.

It’s why Newcastle to win is not an automatic selection in this market, despite the visitors coming in fresh having had the weekend.

The Magpies are coming off an impressive win of their own in their last outing, defeating Spurs 4-0 to make it four matches in a row without defeat.

With both of these clubs seemingly discovering their goalscoring touch in recent outings, I’m going to steer clear of the result, which really could go either way and just take the overs.

Over 2.5 Goals @ $1.60

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Not only can Everton take a massive step towards Premier League survival with a win here, but wouldn’t the Toffee’s just love to deal a massive blow to Liverpool’s title hopes?

Of course winning this match is easier said than done, with the Reds showing their ruthless streak in a dominant win over Fulham on the weekend.

Everton did look alright in their win over Nottingham Forest but we are not that far removed from them losing to Chelsea 6-0, and they have not won back to back games since December.

If that was not enough, consider they have not won a home Merseyside Derby since 2010.

What they have done however is hold out for a draw in nine of the 12 matches at Goodison Park since that last win and if anyone can stifle an opponent into submission, it’s Sean Dyche.

And in spite of all of that, I’m still finding myself landing on Liverpool somehow discovering a route to goal and picking up all three points.

Liverpool to Win and Under 3.5 Goals @ $2.55

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The last time Manchester United won a football match in 90 minutes was on March 9 against Everton.

Since then they have drawn three and lost one in the league, while defeating Liverpool in extra time and Coventry on penalties to advance to the FA Cup Final.

There may never be a better opportunity for them to break that streak than this weekend at home against Championship-bound Sheffield United.

A loss here would not officially relegate the Blades, but it would open up the possibility of that being confirmed this coming weekend.

While United have flattered to deceive lately, the chance to back against Sheffield once again is too good to pass up.

Manchester United to Win -1 Goal @ $1.75

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Following his blow up over fixture congestion on the Wembley sideline after Manchester City advanced to the FA Cup Final once again, will Pep Guardiola opt to tap into his remarkable squad depth for this match?

Probably not, which does kind of undermine his complaints but whoever does play for City should be able to help them win this match.

With four full days to prepare for this one, the defending champions should have no problems picking up all three points and continuing their charge for another title.

However to find some value in this market, add in both teams to score given that has hit in the last three meetings between these sides and five of City’s last six fixtures in all competitions.

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

2022/2023

There it is, it’s City’s title to lose and as we head into matchweek 34 of the Premier League season, it’s tough to see anyone slowing down Pep Guardiola’s machine.

Fresh off their demolition job on Arsenal during the week, City will travel to London to take on a Fulham side battling for a top half finish.

Meanwhile Arsenal will host an out of sorts Chelsea side in this set of fixtures and given the Gunners recent run of luck and form, there is a real chance that the Blues turn into the 04/05 era team.

We’ve got you covered with our previews and best bets for every Premier League match this weekend so read on and see who we are backing.

West Ham’s five match unbeaten run came to a halt against Liverpool but the Irons were far from disgraced in that loss.

Conversely, Crystal Palace’s brief revival under Roy Hodgson is over after a poor showing in a 2-0 loss to Wolves.

If this match was at the London Stadium it would be enough to convince me to take West Ham but the trip to Selhurst Park has caught plenty of teams out in the past.

Instead, the price on both teams to score looks quite good, especially considering it has hit in the last 11 matches between the two.

Both Teams to Score @ $1.91

We’ve got a pair of teams coming off big midweek wins facing off and Forest will be absolutely buzzing after jumping out of the relegation zone.

That was the first time in a month where Forest had not conceded multiple goals in a match, although their last clean sheet came in early February so not everything is fixed on that end.

Brentford’s defence had been similarly porous up until their trip to Stamford Bridge to face the impotent Chelsea attack.

While the Bees should win this one, backing the overs looks to be the way to go with two teams that seem destined to concede.

Over 2.5 Goals @ $1.94

It was a lacklustre showing from Brighton after their FA Cup exit however I’m still not giving up on them from a punting perspective.

Wolves will present a strong challenge having picked up their third win from their last four outings after knocking off Palace however.

With both attacks coming to life the overs looks like a good play and when paired with a Seagulls win, that’s where the value lies.

Brighton picked up a 3-2 win at Wolves back in November and with a Champions League spot still very much within reach, they have a lot more to play for.

Brighton to Win & Over 2.5 Goals @ $2.30

On the plus side, we should see plenty of goals in this match, even if the quality of football is not of the highest standard.

Leeds remarkable run of goalfests came to an end with a 1-1 draw against Leicester during the week, however that was the eighth match in a row that both teams to score had hit.

Meanwhile Bournemouth’s hot and cold form pendulum swung all the way to the arctic setting on the weekend when they were touched up by West Ham before defeating Championship bound Southampton on Friday morning.

For this one, just stick to what appears to be the pattern with these sides and take the over.

Over 2.5 Goals @ $1.88

The City juggernaut heads to London as the defending champions look to claim a fifth title in six seasons over the next month.

While Fulham remains in striking distance of a European spot, the Cottagers appear to be settling in for a comfortable run home without mounting a major challenge.

The rest of the league should be petrified about how easily City have been dismantling opponents lately and Fulham are the next sacrificial lamb on the road to the title.

This one shouldn’t be that close.

Manchester City to Win -1 Goal @ $1.75

With Manchester United coming into this match on short rest after their match with Tottenham on Friday morning, this may not be the sure thing some are expecting.

United heads into the match as clear favourites but Villa’s recent run of results are bettered only by Manchester City.

At this price you have to like Villa to be able to get something from this match, even at Old Trafford but the quick turnaround is going to be tough on United.

Aston Villa/Draw Double Chance @ $2.05

Let’s keep this one nice and simple, Newcastle is a short priced favourite against last placed Southampton.

It would be a much greater surprise to see this one end up as a competitive fixture considering the gulf in class between these two teams.

Newcastle belted them 4-1 at St Mary’s in November and the gap between the two has only widened since then.

Take Newcastle with a handicap.

Newcastle to Win -1 Goal @ $2.05

Speaking of sides that are reeling, Tottenham’s slide out of the top four fight has been quite impressive, even by their standards.

Liverpool looks like they have overcome whatever was ailing them as they have climbed back up the Premier League ladder and look like the side many expected them to be early on.

They are scoring for fun, Spurs cannot keep a clean sheet and it could be another rough outing for the visitors.

Liverpool to Win & Over 2.5 Goals @ $2.15

If one team can pick up maximum points from this fixture, they could find themselves in a great position to secure Premier League safety in the coming weeks.

On paper both look like sides that should be well clear of the drop zone heading into the weekend but through 80% of the season, they find themselves occupying 18^th and 19^th spots.

A draw doesn’t help either team but there is not a lot between these sides in terms of their on field performance and quite frankly, neither one really has given anyone a reason to hope to back them at any price.

Take a draw that keeps both of them very much in the danger zone.

Draw @ $3.30

Now Arsenal has to win its remaining five matches and hope that City drops points at least twice over the next month which, let’s be honest, doesn’t seem likely.

On the plus side for the Gunners, this would normally be a tough assignment but Chelsea is in all sorts at the moment and if the home team cannot find a way to pick up maximum points here, then the bottle jokes will go into overdrive.

Frank Lampard’s winless run as a manager has been well documented and it is unlikely to end here, although the Blues struggles in front of goal may not be as pronounced here with Arsenal’s struggles keeping a clean sheet without William Saliba.

Arsenal to Win & Over 2.5 Goals @ $2.60

2021/2022

The biggest seven days of the Premier League season is set to unfold with some potentially decisive clashes set to take place.

16 fixtures are scheduled over the next week and it all kicks off with Wednesday morning’s blockbuster between Liverpool and Manchester United.

Chelsea will seek to heap further misery on Arsenal on Thursday morning to lead into a full weekend of action.

It kicks off early Saturday when Arsenal hosts Manchester United in a game that could see one or both of those clubs suffer massive blows to their top four aspirations.

We’re previewing every clash below so read on and see who we are backing.

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What was once the premiere fixture of English football has lost a bit of its lustre, however neither Liverpool nor United can afford anything less than all three points from Anfield on Wednesday morning.

Maintaining the pressure in the race for fourth place will provide plenty of motivation for United, but with Liverpool chasing a historic quadruple, it’s unlikely the hosts will experience any sort of letdown after a pair of draining games against the blue half of Manchester.

When these clubs met in October 2021, United had absolutely no answer for Mo Salah and a rampant Reds outfit who left Old Trafford with a 5-0 win.

This is not the best spot for Liverpool, this will be their sixth match in 18 days and it might bring them down a step or two against United, but there is a clear gap between their two sides and I like the hosts to get the job done.

Back Liverpool to Win to Nil @ $2.45

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Back when these clubs at the Emirates met in Matchweek 2, Chelsea to win by two or more at $3.20 was declared the most obvious bet of the season.

With the Gunners recent struggles, taking Chelsea outright at $1.85 or with a -1 handicap at $3.30 could very well be the second most obvious bet of the season.

Three straight defeats have put Arsenal behind the eight-ball in the race for fourth, while Chelsea is seemingly set in third place.

Perhaps the only apprehension you could have when it comes to seeing Chelsea as a good bet is the fact Thomas Tuchel may opt to rotate some of his key players out for this match.

Even if he does however, Arsenal look like a side short of ideas, out of form and missing some key players.

Look for the Blues to get the job done and heap further misery on Mikel Arteta.

Back Chelsea to Win -1 Goal at $3.30

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One win over Manchester United and Everton is back… allegedly.

It is a real surprise to see Frank Lampard’s Toffees favoured over the ninth placed Foxes, even with the latter coming off a defeat against Newcastle on the weekend.

That came on a short turnaround after a midweek European fixture and should have a bit of an asterisk.

I’m not buying into an Everton revival just yet and will happily take the upset with Leicester.

Back Leicester to Win @ $3.15

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You can just about book both of these clubs a spot in the Premier League next season with only a historic collapse and losing out potentially putting them in danger of relegation.

They each head into this fixture on 37 points with Palace having played one fewer match.

Newcastle has ground out back to back wins in their last two games against Wolves and Leicester and could be a decent option at their current head to head price.

Palace will be out to put the disappointment of their FA Cup Semi Final defeat at the weekend behind them and should come out with a point to prove here.

It’s a toss up as to which way this match will go but we should see both teams get on the scoreboard and that price certainly is enough to jump on.

Back Both Teams to Score @ $1.87

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Fresh off taking ownership of North London, Brighton will now set its sights further north and take on Manchester’s premiere team.

At $19.00 outright, it is almost worth taking a punt on an upset victory for the visitors but City does not lose back to back matches all that often and has only dropped two games at the Etihad Stadium all season.

The last four meetings between these clubs in Manchester have all ended with the same outcome, City winning and keeping a clean sheet.

Look for a rebound performance from Guardiola’s men as they look to lock down another Premier League title.

Back Manchester City to Win to Nil @ $1.70

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The first game of the post Sean Dyche era might have seen Burnley pick up a much needed point against West Ham but the manner in which they lost Ashley Westwood might linger in this clash.

Still three points off Premier League safety (and possibly more depending on Everton’s result), they have to find a way to rally and get something from this.

Southampton had been horribly out of form until they took on Arsenal and found a way to snatch a victory and the question will be if that win has allowed them to turn the corner.

Burnley will find a way to scrap and keep themselves in the mix but Southampton is the better team in this instance.

Back Southampton to Win @ $2.55

Arsenal picked an amazing time to snap their poor run of form, with Mikel Arteta’s switch to a back three and starting Eddie Nketiah paying massive dividends in a 4-2 win at Stamford Bridge on Thursday morning.

The only question now is whether or not they will be able to back it up against a Manchester United side that is setting all sorts of club records when it comes to squad dysfunction and massive defeats.

Add in a side that was once so strong away from home losing their last three matches as visitors to Manchester City, Everton and Liverpool by a combined score of 9-1.

While Arsenal are far from a perfect side themselves, there is only one team you can feel anything close to confident about heading into this fixture.

Back Arsenal to Win @ $2.05

Leicester will likely spend the few days between their draw against lowly Everton and wondering how they managed to drop two points in second half stoppage time.

Villa will just be hoping Leicester is less than ruthless once again as Steven Gerrard’s men try to end a four game losing streak.

They were off last weekend and the hope will be that Phil Coutinho can weave his magic on a vulnerable Foxes backline.

I do like Leicester head to head, especially as $2.70 underdogs at publish but their absentee list combined with the fact they struggled with Everton during the week has me wanting to steer clear of that market.

Backing three or more goals to be scored has hit in 19 of 31 games for both clubs and that is where we will land on here.

Back Over 2.5 Goals @ $1.78

This fixture is going to produce three points for Manchester City, it just comes down to how big their margin of victory is going to be.

It took a while to get going during the week against a stubborn Brighton team and Watford might hold out for a little while, but City will always be inevitable in matches like this.

City might not be going all out once they have the three points in the bag considering they have a Champions League tie with Real Madrid coming up on Wednesday morning, but they’ll make sure they get the job done.

It has been one way traffic in the head to head matchup, with City claiming the last 14 in all competitions and we have seen at least four goals in the last five City victories.

Back Manchester City to Win & Over 3.5 Goals @ $2.05

Make that three wins in a row for Newcastle as the one time relegation candidates can now start planning to play Premier League football next season.

Norwich on the other hand only has six games to try and preserve their top flight status and has taken just five points from their last ten Premier League matches.

While the most recent meeting between these clubs finished as a 1-1 draw, a lot has changed at Newcastle since then with the squad much stronger thanks to their midseason cash injection.

There is no good reason as to why the Magpies odds should be as high as they currently are and that’s a price I’ll willingly jump on.

Back Newcastle to Win @ $2.10

Just when it looked like Tottenham would be able to cruise into the top four as their rivals all stumbled around them, Brighton came to town.

Now they will have to find a way to bounce back against a Brentford side on a three match winning streak and has taken points of several big clubs already in their maiden Premier League season.

If you are one of those people who expect the North London side to find a way to “Spurs” up the run home, this is definitely a match you want to take them on in.

I’m not that brave and instead I’ll look for both teams to score as Spurs still have a very strong strike force and Brentford have found the back of the net in their last six games.

Back Both Teams to Score @ $1.70

Brighton’s three game unbeaten run came to a halt as they went down to Manchester City during the week while Southampton went down to relegation threatened Burnley on Friday morning.

If you go off their April form lines then you would most likely be feeling more confident in the Seagulls’ ability to bounce back however neither club has produced an overly imposing run of results in the last couple of months.

With both sides just playing out the season with not a lot on the line, we might not see the most enlightening match and that’s why I’m landing on the draw.

Back the Draw @ $3.25

Who does this match mean more to?

Wolves are still very much in the mix for European football next season and will have one eye on what is happening in West Ham’s fixture at the same time.

Burnley is one point off safety and has a great chance to overtake Everton this weekend with the latter involved in a Merseyside Derby a couple of hours after this one kicks off.

The Clarets might have won their midweek encounter against Southampton but they’re on short rest here and Wolves should not be underdogs considering they still have plenty to play for.

It would not be a surprise to see the visitors price shorten as we get closer to kickoff so I’ll happily take them at their current quote.

Back Wolves to Win @ $2.80

No manager will ever admit to it but based on his team selection, you get the feeling Thomas Tuchel could kind of see Thursday’s loss to Arsenal coming.

Playing their sixth match in 18 days which included a Champions League tie against Real Madrid and an FA Cup Semi Final at Wembley, the Blues squad looked a bit over cooked.

Perhaps that explains why only five players have started each of their last three fixtures but that sort of rotation does mess with your side’s cohesion.

West Ham on the other hand will have a full week of build up as they chase another season of European football.

A win here could potentially send them above Manchester United into sixth place so David Moyes might feel like he needs to really swing for the fences in a fixture like this where most are expecting them to lose.

They defeated Chelsea 3-2 back in December and we could be in for another high scoring affair.

With the unpredictability over which version of Chelsea we’ll see, the total goals market is where I find myself landing.

Back Over 2.5 Goals @ $1.83

If trying to avoid relegation wasn’t enough motivation for Everton heading into this Merseyside Derby, surely attempting to deal a damaging blow to Liverpool’s title hopes will get them up for this game.

Of course they are dealing with the minor issue of being thoroughly outclassed by a rampant Liverpool side that the best in the country have struggled to contain.

Historically Everton have been able to play their local rivals close with a relatively even spread of scorelines prior to the current season.

In early December, Liverpool ran riot and won 4-1 and it’s tough to back any other outcome than a Liverpool win with plenty of goals.

Back Liverpool to Win and Over 3.5 Goals @ $2.35

Palace might have looked great in their win over Arsenal a fortnight ago but they have cratered since that night at Selhurst Park.

Defeats to Leicester, Chelsea and Newcastle have left them looking at a rough ending to the season, while Leeds have undergone a resurgence under American boss Jesse Marsch with 10 points from their last four outings.

This is another market where the prices seem the wrong way around and I’ll back Leeds to continue their push to safety with another big win.

Back Leeds to Win @ $3.50

2020/2021

We are into the final five weeks of the 2020/2021 Premier League season and there is still plenty to play for all over the table.

Fulham and West Brom have hit now or never territory in their bid to stave off relegation with the latter facing a huge clash with Wolves this weekend.

Five teams are in contention for the fourth and final Champions League place with Liverpool taking on Manchester United in the biggest fixture of the weekend.

If Manchester City defeat Crystal Palace in the early match Saturday evening, they will temporarily become Liverpool’s biggest fans knowing a win for Jurgen Klopp’s side would then crown them Premier League champions.

We have a lot of exciting football ahead this weekend, so read on and see who we are backing.

Leicester is closing in on Champions League football next season and they will see this as an excellent opportunity to tighten their grip on a top four finish.

Punters should see this as an excellent opportunity to start the weekend off with a winner with the visitors’ price appearing to be very generous.

In spite of a brief stumble earlier in April, I am more than happy to back Leicester week in week out, not to mention taking on Southampton at any opportunity.

Three of the last four head to head matches have gone the way of Leicester and I will back them without a second thought here.

Back Leicester to Win @ $2.15

Part one of City’s “win the Premier League title as soon as possible” operation takes place at Selhurst Park.

Knowing that they have a massive incentive for this fixture might stop Pep Guardiola opting for too much rotation following their Champions League trip to Paris on Thursday morning.

It would be asking a lot for a side that has been largely clinical all season, but if anyone can get his side up for the task, it is Guardiola.

I’ll stick with what has been a tried and true plan for City matches all season and back them to win with a clean sheet.

Back Manchester City to Win to Nil @ $2.10

This might not be the most gripping match as Brighton and Leeds will both enter this fixture happy to try and grind out a favourable result.

It seems to be that the head to head market is giving Brighton a slight boost because of the desperation factor, knowing they are winless in their last four and still not yet safe from the drop.

Having seen their last few matches, it is clear that they have decided that any final scoreline will do and they are just trying to ensure a result, an approach that Leeds will be more than happy to cater to.

Marcelo Bielsa’s side has conceded more than one goal just once in its last ten fixtures, but they are not exactly lighting up the scoreboard, having been held without a goal of their own on five occasions.

At best it’s a 1-1 draw, but I can’t see any more than two goals being scored here.

Back Under 2.5 Goals @ $1.90

Fulham’s survival hopes could take a massive blow in this fixture with the side needing to take at least eight of is last 15 available points to have even a chance of avoiding relegation.

It might not seem like an overly tough assignment except for the fact that their last five matches have seen them take just one point.

Chelsea might opt to rotate a few players in the midst of a Champions League Semi Final with Real Madrid but a tenuous at best grip on fourth place means they still have to push for a victory here.

Best case scenario for the Blues is to get out to a fast start and hold on from there, I’ll back that outcome at a decent price.

Back Chelsea/Chelsea Halftime/Fulltime @ $2.30

It might not have been pretty but Everton broke a six match winless run last weekend thanks to a Bernd Leno howler at the Emirates last weekend.

Their Champions League hopes are still alive, albeit barely as they are six points and four spots behind Chelsea.

Aston Villa is coming off a disappointing 2-2 draw with West Brom and look like they are happy to land in the middle of the table.

We have seen Both Teams to Score hit in Villa’s last four matches and I’ll pair that with an Everton win in a SGM.

SGM: Everton to Win & Both Teams to Score @ $3.86

Arsenal has won its last six against Newcastle but it’s hard to back them with any confidence in this fixture.

For starters they look like a side devoid of confidence and unable to overcome any setbacks at the moment.

Not to mention their Premier League campaign is in tatters with the side destined for their worst finish since they ended the 1994-1995 season in 12^th place.

Newcastle’s form gives me just enough confidence in backing them to cause an upset and defeat the Gunners for the first time since April 2018.

Back Newcastle to Win @ $3.90

*MATCH POSTPONED*

Tottenham’s trophy drought will extend for a few more months after losing the Carabao Cup Final last weekend, but the fixturing gods have given them a gift here.

Already relegated, Sheffield has nothing to gain from this match and if Spurs get on them early, this could turn into a rout.

Spurs sharp shooters Harry Kane and Son Heung-Min have combined for 36 Premier League goals with the latter enjoying his most profitable season in front of goal.

I’ll back both of them to score in a Tottenham win this weekend.

SGM: Tottenham to Win, Harry Kane and Son Heung-Min Anytime Goalscorers @ $2.94

Wolves were nothing short of diabolical last weekend getting belted by Burnley as one of the most disappointing sides in the Premier League limps to the finish line.

Their only wins since the start of March have come against two sides in the relegation zone and they take on the other team in danger of the drop.

West Brom is in good shape in terms of recent form with seven points from their last four matches and are good value for an upset.

The visitors have been wasteful in front of goal with just seven goals scored in their last nine matches while West Brom have at least been taking the chances when presented to them.

Back West Brom to Win @ $3.05

West Ham might have lost their last two but I’ll happily back them to take care of Burnley here.

We could be in for an excellent, high scoring contest between these sides as well with plenty of goals in their recent matches.

Each of Burnley’s last five matches have seen at least three goals scored while that number has hit in four of West Ham’s last five.

It makes for a potentially valuable doubles play.

Back West Ham to Win & Over 2.5 Goals @ $3.40

2019/2020

The past week has provided us with a flashback to 2003 with Arsenal and Manchester United the form sides in the Premier League.

Of course, unlike the early part of this century those two sides are not competing for the title, instead they are battling to chase down fourth place and a crucial spot in the Champions League.

To get there, neither side can afford to drop points as they chase down Leicester and Chelsea and both of those sides are coming off confidence boosting results over the weekend.

We’ve previewed all 10 Premier League matches this weekend so read on to see who we are backing.

Let’s start this preview off with a pretty straightforward play, Chelsea should not have a whole lot of trouble dispatching Palace here.

The hosts last three matches have seen them lose by a combined score of 8-0 while the Blues resumed their assault on a Champions League place with a 3-0 demolition of Watford.

With Palace now all but mathematically safe from the drop, they haven’t got a whole lot of motivation to get up for this game, while Chelsea has it all to play for.

Back Chelsea to Win -1 Goal @ $2.25

Watford’s effort against Norwich would not have won them any admirers but Norwich’s effort for most of this season would have done much worse to many viewers.

A win here for the 17^th placed Hornets might just be enough to secure survival by default with the three clubs below them floundering in their bid to avoid relegation.

Considering Norwich has been outclassed by just about every opponent this season, any chance you can get to back against them at over $1.50 you have to happily take.

Back Watford to Win @ $1.67

Leicester taking on Arsenal in the Premier League always seems to deliver some sort of drama and this one should be no different with plenty on the line for both clubs.

The Gunners have an opportunity to close the gap on a top four rival and look like they are on a roll on the back of three straight wins, and the sparkling form of youngster Bukayo Saka.

Leicester on the other hand blasted Crystal Palace over the weekend to break out of their funk, but they have a long history of horrors away to the Gunners, losing their last 12 league matches at Highbury and the Emirates.

In fact, the home side has won each of the last six matches between these two sides and that is enough to sway me over to Arsenal as they look to take some momentum into the weekend’s North London Derby.

Back Arsenal to Win @ $2.30

These two sides face off for the second time in 10 days however there’s not a lot to look forward to about this game from a punting perspective.

City are (justifiably) at a ridiculous price and will be looking to find some consistency after being stunned by Southampton and even with their recent up and down form, there’s nothing really worth backing at their current price.

Happy to hit the snooze button on the alarm and skip this one.

NO BET

If you are going to get up for a match early Thursday morning, this is the one worth the early alarm.

Dropped points in four of their last five have put Sheffield’s Champions League fairytale in severe doubt while Wolves received a setback of their own losing to Arsenal and bring pulled back into the fray.

The first meeting between these sides finished as a 1-1 draw but it’s hard to back against the goalscoring nous that Wolves have had since football returned.

It might not have always been pretty but in three of their four matches they have kept clean sheets and found the crucial breakthrough.

If they take a lead on Sheffield, the Blades limited attack will have a hard time breaking Wolves down and that’s where the value play for this match lies.

Back Wolves to Win @ $2.05

For better or worse, West Ham’s defence makes matches well worth watching, even if its just for the potential calamities.

They have conceded two goals in every match since returning but in the last week they have decided to start scoring for themselves.

Burnley is still a defence first team but these matches tend to produce plenty of goals on their own with three of the last four featuring three or more goals.

There’s value in a high scoring match here so back another one to unfold here.

Back Over 2.5 Goals @ $2.10

Liverpool still has some margin for error in their quest to become Premier League centurions, but this is a match they should take all three points from under normal circumstances.

However, with the league title secured and no cups to compete in it’s hard to see them playing at 100% efficiency.

Even so, they should be able to take care of business here however I’m not willing to add on any extra value add plays to boost the price.

Back Liverpool to Win @ $1.53

This is another match where we have to back against the side destined for relegation.

Spurs might not be world beaters in their current form but they are in far better shape than Bournemouth.

As such, Bournemouth to lose, no need to overthink this one.

Back Tottenham to Win @ $1.62

The Saints are coming off a win over Manchester City, so Everton should be no problem for them right?

In their current form it’s tough to back against them, especially as an underdog and that’s where the value lies in this market.

Back Southampton to Win @ $3.60

We now move on to the final team in the ‘back against at all costs’ territory and that is Aston Villa.

Remarkably they are still in position to survive the drop but will need to start winning games.

A good start for that might involve scoring a goal, something they have failed at in their last two matches.

This match is not going to bring them a whole lot of joy with United in spectacular goal-scoring form, they will be too good here.

Back Manchester United Halftime/Fulltime @ $2.00

2018/2019

Five rounds remain in the Premier League season and the picture is no clearer at the top of the table.

Liverpool has another test coming up when they host Chelsea at Anfield while City faces Crystal Palace.

Arsenal’s top four hopes took a hit with a loss to Everton and they will have another big challenge to their away form with a trip to FA Cup Finalists Watford.

We have 11 games this weekend with a postponed Brighton-Cardiff clash on the end of this round giving us the extra match.

We have previewed every game and found our predictions and same game multis for this weekend.

That’s four wins on the trot for Leicester now and all of a sudden they’re up to seventh place.

Facing Newcastle gives them a great opportunity to consolidate that position considering they haven’t had much trouble with the Magpies in the past.

Six of the last seven meetings have gone the way of Leicester and on five of those occasions, they have kept Newcastle scoreless.

We won’t go for anything overly exotic in this game and instead play it safe and take Leicester to pick up all three points at home.

Back Leicester to Win @ $1.70

SGM: Leicester to Win to Nil, Jamie Vardy First Goalscorer

No time to enjoy the Champions League win over Manchester City as Tottenham needs to refocus and prepare for the already relegated Huddersfield.

It looks like Spurs will have to do this without Harry Kane, the man responsible for 33% of their goals this season with 24 goals and six assists, not bad when he missed two months back in January with an injury to the same ankle.

That was a profitable run for Tottenham though, winning five of the seven games and, let’s be honest, should account for Huddersfield here with the likes of Son, Dele Alli and Christian Eriksen all still available.

With 19 goals 33 games this season, it would be a big surprise if Huddersfield scored in this one so for a value bet, take Tottenham to win and keep a clean sheet.

Back Tottenham to Win to Nil @ $2.00

SGM: Tottenham to Win to Nil, Son First Goalscorer

Brighton still could drop out of the Premier League if their five point buffer over Cardiff erodes but with survival as their sole focus now, it seems like they should be able to hold out.

Both of these sides have lost their last two in the Premier League and the Seagulls have had a week to respond to their FA Cup Semi Final defeat to Manchester City.

22 of their 33 points have come at the Amex Stadium and I like them to add to that tally with a win here.

Back Brighton to Win @ $2.30

SGM: Brighton to Win, Both Teams to Score

These two sides were very tough to split during their time in the Championship with nine of their 12 clashes ending in draws although Burnley did win the first Premier League meeting back in September.

The Clarets do bring the better form line into this one, winning their last two games over some tough opposition in Wolves and Bournemouth.

While a Cardiff win would create plenty of chaos at the bottom end of the table, it’s hard to see them being able to pull that off but a draw here is certainly in play and is at an encouraging price.

Back the Draw @ $3.40

SGM: Draw, Both Teams to Score

Fulham has lost its last eight games, is already confirmed to be relegated and have not kept a clean sheet since December 30.

Perhaps the only thing they still have left to play for is avoiding being the worst defensive team in a Premier League season.

With 76 goals conceded already, the record for 38 games is 89 set by Derby County in 2007/2008 so Fulham will have to tighten things up at the back.

Everton should with this game if they play anywhere close to the level they were at against Arsenal last weekend and are at a surprisingly decent price considering their opposition.

Back Everton to Win @ $1.75

SGM: Everton to Win, Over 3.5 Goals

Because of their run in the FA Cup, this will be just the third Premier League game for Wolves since March 11.

In their last outing for this competition they pulled off an upset win over Manchester United before blowing a 2-0 lead in the FA Cup Semi Final against Watford.

Having had a full week to stew over that one, they’ll need to refocus as they take on a Saints side desperate to avoid relegation.

That being said Wolves are the much better team in this matchup and should win here.

Back Wolves to Win @ $2.88

SGM: Wolves to Win, Over 2.5 Goals, Raul Jiminez Anytime Goalscorer

From Barcelona to West Ham, Old Trafford backs up from Champions League duty and there’s plenty of desperation to arrest a troubling run of form.

Despite the boost the appointment of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer brought to United, their form line has come crashing back to earth, losing four of their last five matches in all competitions.

We have seen West Ham show their mettle against bigger sides already this season but they are way too inconsistent to know which side will show up this weekend.

At home you have to give the edge to United and they would be worth putting in a multi but to get a decent price you have to add on too many conditions here.

NO BET

We might see a few changes for City here but they won’t want to take Palace too lightly here, back in December, they came to the Etihad and left with all three points as an early Christmas present.

This is part of a huge week for City, needing to win this to keep their Premier League title dream alive then come back a few days later to back up turn around a first leg deficit in the Champions League.

Not only would all three points for City jump them back up to the top of the league it would put pressure on Liverpool ahead of their clash with Chelsea.

It might not be pretty but you would expect City to put in a professional performance and take care of business here, the goals haven’t been flowing for them lately and you would think if they get to a two goal lead they may sit on it.

Back City to Win and Under 3.5 Goals @ $2.15

SGM: City to Win to Nil, Gabriel Jesus First Goalscorer

After brushing Porto aside in the Champions League, Liverpool will turn their attentions back to the Premier League where they will either need to match City’s result or gain some ground on them.

It’s been five games since they beat their London rivals, drawing three games and losing two.

Their last meeting back in September finished as a 1-1 draw but it’s fair to say the teams have experienced very different seasons since then.

Chelsea has battled, yet still finds themselves in contention for a top four finish, while Liverpool needs some help to be crowned as champions.

With such high stakes, both sides will set out to avoid conceding first and foremost setting up a very tight game where one goal could win it.

Back Under 2.5 Goals @ $2.10

SGM: Liverpool to Win, Under 2.5 Goals, Saido Mane First Goalscorer

Arsenal’s road wobbles showed up last week against Everton knocking them out of the top four for the first time in a month.

If they want to finish in the Champions League positions this season, they will need to find a way to pick up that form with the bulk of their run home away from the comfy confines of the Emirates.

Vicarage Road has not been a happy place to visit lately with Arsenal coming unstuck in two of their last three visits there.

Watford will be full of confidence after pulling off a comeback for the ages in their FA Cup Semi Final and until Arsenal show they can win on the road, back them to drop points here.

Back Watford to Win @ $3.10

SGM: Watford to Win, Over 2.5 Goals, Troy Deeney Anytime Goalscorer

*RESCHEDULED WEEK 31 MATCH*

A game a few weeks in the making, Brighton and Cardiff get to face off after this game was postponed from its original March date.

This is a six pointer in every sense of the word with Brighton one of the few sides Cardiff can still catch.

Having this game at the Amex Stadium is huge for Brighton especially having to back up from their weekend commitments.

It’s a brave call backing either of these sides but with Premier League survival at stake, the fans getting behind their team could make the difference.

Back Brighton to Win @ $1.85

SGM: Brighton to Win to Nil, Under 2.5 Goals

2017/2018

After a false start on their title celebrations last week, Manchester City continue their busy fortnight with a clash against Tottenham at Wembley.

Their conquerors from last weekend, Manchester United face soon to be relegated West Brom and could mathematically secure a Champions League berth with a win and Chelsea loss.

At the bottom of the table the trio currently in the relegation spots face an increasingly small margin for error with their results knowing that it is time to start picking up wins if they hope to survive for another season.

Read on for our preview of the English Premier League for the weekend with our recommended plays in each match.

It is time for Chelsea fans to start to worry about their form with the Blues enduring a nightmare run of league form in 2018.

Since New Years Day, the Blues have lost five games in the Premier League compared to just three wins and have not claimed back to back victories since December.

As they prepare to visit Southampton, the Blues can take some confidence from the fact they have won each of their last four meetings against the relegation threatened side.

With a leaky Saints defence this is the best opportunity for Chelsea to register a confidence boosting win ahead of the final month of the season.

Back Chelsea to Win @ $1.85

Four points and four places separate these sides on the league table as these sides prepare for their second meeting of the season after the first one ended in a 0-0 draw.

Brighton claimed bragging rights in the FA Cup meeting in January with a 2-1 win however there is not much recent history between the two.

Brighton are not the most free scoring side in the competition and their seven goals away from home all season suggests that any goal will be seen as a positive.

With so much on the line for both I see them coming out and playing out a fairly dour draw as neither side wants to lose this game.

Back the Draw @ $3.20

Burnley currently own the Premier League’s third longest winning streak at four games and that run has kept them in touch with the Premier League’s big sides.

They face the toughest test of their streak this weekend with eighth placed Leicester come to town.

This fixture has favoured Leicester with wins in three of the last four matches however Burnley did win the most recent meeting at Turf Moor.

With both sides in consolidation mode it would not be at all surprising for a low scoring draw to play out here.

Back the Draw @ $3.00

Two teams in a pretty poor run of form as of late could desperately use a win out of this fixture.

Huddersfield sit four points clear of the drop zone and based on other matches, could move a step closer to securing safety in their first Premier League season.

They demolished Watford 4-1 on their home ground earlier this season and with Aaron Mooy returning to form, they are a good value here to be the one that ends their skid.

Back Watford to Win @ $2.60

Swansea have not returned from the international break in great form, losing to Manchester United before being held to a draw with West Brom last weekend.

They are a side that is very hard to get a read on with such maddening inconsistency that means they are not safe just yet.

Everton meanwhile are a slightly more successful version of Swansea this season and are coming off a satisfying draw in the Merseyside Derby.

There is a bit of a letdown potential here however Sam Allardyce should have them ready to go here.

With too many variables to consider here this game is a stay away for me.

NO BET

A very clear mismatch on paper, this game could be closer than anticipated with Liverpool potentially resting players following their midweek exertions and lingering injury concerns.

Even if Liverpool do opt to rotate some of their squad they will still have a clear edge over a Bournemouth side that has given them some trouble in the past.

When they met in December though it was a rampant Liverpool cruising through Bournemouth 4-0 and another win is certainly on the cards.

It would not be at all surprising to see Jurgen Klopp have to call on some big names from the bench to salvage this match but with the uncertainty surrounding the lineup I will steer clear of this one.

NO BET

A rare Saturday night treat for Premier League fans (or early Sunday morning as it is down here) as Tottenham and Manchester City face off at Wembley.

City will be playing a fourth huge game in the space of ten days following from their Champions League tie and Manchester Derby, so it will be interesting to see how much they have left in the tank for this.

Pep Guardiola will be reading the riot act to his side and I think that will be enough to scare his team straight.

Back Man City to Win @ $2.50

As well as Arsenal have played as of late, scoring freely in both domestic and European competitions, they still have the lingering question of performing well on the road.

Newcastle may well be dreading the arrival of the Gunners having lost their last ten games against them however the last four have been by just a solitary goal.

They bring a decent run of form into this game with three straight wins which has vaulted them up to tenth place.

Arsenal have lost their last three away League matches and I like the value on offer for a Newcastle upset, especially with Arsenal coming back from Russia and a short turnaround.

Back Newcastle to Win @ $3.40

A derby delight for United as they produced a spectacular comeback to delay City’s title party.

They can continue to delay City’s celebrations with another win this weekend and are heavily favoured over the side at the foot of the table West Brom.

While they did end a losing streak last weekend picking up a draw against Swansea but this is a very different situation trying to beat Manchester United.

The mismatch between these sides is quite big and this is a great chance for United to tighten their grip on second spot.

Back Manchester United to Win and over 2.5 Goals @ $1.75

West Ham have returned from the international break strongly claiming a win and a draw to separate them from the relegation battle.

Stoke have lost four in a row and have struggled mightily on the road winning just once all season and have given up over two goals per game.

West Ham’s home games are not exactly an intimidating atmosphere for visiting teams with discontent within the fan base.

Even with that they are still a better team than Stoke and should be able to take three points from this match.

Back West Ham to Win @ $2.05

2016/2017

We are now into the last month of the 2016/2017 English Premier League season!

Title contenders Chelsea and Tottenham are not in action this weekend due to FA Cup Semi-Final commitments and there are only six games across the weekend, but there are still a number of key clashes as we reach the final stages of the season.

There is plenty of interest in every single game this weekend and you can find our 2016/2017 English Premier League week 34 tips below.

Middlesbrough desperately need to take the three points from this clash, but it is Bournemouth that will start as clear favourites.

Bournemouth have not won a game for a month, but they have a strong record as home favourites and they have won five of their past nine games in this scenario for a clear profit.

It has been an eternity since Middlesbrough won an English Premier League game and they are now six points away from safety.

Winning away from home has been very difficult for Middlesbrough and they have won just one game on the road this season.

These are the types of games that Bournemouth have generally won this season and they should be able to heap some more misery on Middlesbrough.

Back Bournemouth To Win @ $1.83

This is a huge game for Hull City as a win will ensure that they remain out of the relegation zone for another week.

Hull City have been able to turn The KC Stadium into some kind of a fortress under Marco Silva and this really is their chance to return to winning form.

The Tigers have won three of their four games as home favourites so far this season and they are unbeaten in this scenario.

Watford did Hull City a favour when they beat Swansea City last weekend and they have now won three of their past four English Premier League games.

The Hornets have only won three of their past 16 games as away underdogs, but they have made a profit in this scenario.

It is Hull City that really do go into this clash with far more to play for and I am backing them to come away with the three points.

Back Hull City To Win @ $1.85

Swansea City are another team that simply must win this weekend.

They are currently two points behind Hull City and they will go into this clash as favourites, despite the fact they have lost their past three games.

Liberty Stadium has been a happy hunting ground for Swansea City this season and they have won four of their past nine games as home favourites for a narrow profit.

Stoke City returned to winning form with a quality performance against Hull City, but their record away from home really does leave something to be desired.

They have won only one of their past 16 games as away underdogs for a clear loss and they are at the stage of the season where they have very little to play for.

Swansea City should win this clash to keep the relegation battle as interesting as ever.

Back Swansea City To Win @ $2.15

West Ham have the home ground advantage in this clash, but it is Everton that will start this clash as clear favourites.

Everton continued their goal-scoring ways with a quality victory over Burnley and they really have played some scintillating football this season.

One issue for Everton has been their form away from Goodison Park and they have only won three of their past nine games as away favourites. for a clear loss.

West Ham dropped points against Sunderland last weekend and they are a team that continue to struggle for consistency.

They have won only one of their past six games as home underdogs for a clear loss and they have been a losing betting play across just about every metric.

This is a match that the market looks to have got just about right and I am happy to stay out from a betting standpoint.

No Bet

Manchester United set the title race alight with their win over Chelsea last weekend and they will go into this clash with Burnley as clear favourites.

The Red Devils have actually had far more success away from home than they have had at Old Trafford this season and they have won ten of their past 14 games as away favourites for a clear profit.

Burnley were a touch unlucky against Everton last weekend and they return to Turf Moor where they have had so much success this season.

They have won eight of their past 13 games as home underdogs for a massive profit and they have proven to be extremely tough to break down in front of their home fans.

Burnley will be in for the fight and this will be an intriguing clash, but it is tough to find any real betting value.

No Bet

Crystal Palace have been somewhat of a bogey team for Liverpool in recent years, but it is Liverpool that will still start this clash as clear favourites.

Liverpool have not lost in the English Premier League for almost two months and they have done enough to take the three points from their past two games with Stoke City and West Bromwich Albion – without looking particularly impressive.

Liverpool have lost only one game at Anfield this season and they have won 12 games as home favourites for a clear profit.

Crystal Palace played out an entertaining goal with Leicester City last weekend and they really have played some excellent football in recent weeks.

They have won five of their past seven games and they have scored in all of their English Premier League fixtures since they went down to Stoke on February 12.

Liverpool should be able to come away with three points, but they won’t have it their own way and Crystal Palace are more than capable of scoring.

Back Both Teams To Score And Liverpool To Win @ $3