Three weeks remain in the Premier League season and what was supposed to be headlined by a potential title decider is now salvaged by the race for the top five.
After a string of poor results second placed Arsenal now has to find a way to beat Liverpool at Anfield to avoid falling into a race they thought they were above.
Otherwise the likes of Manchester City, Newcastle, Chelsea, Forest and even Villa could run them down.
Find our previews and best bets for every Premier League match this weekend below.
Fulham vs Everton
Sunday 11 May, 12:00am, Craven Cottage
Neither side is in great form heading into this game with Everton picking up five points from their last five games.
Most troubling was their 2-2 draw with Ipswich last weekend where they squandered a two goal lead, not exactly an encouraging sign heading into this match.
It’s not much better reading for Fulham who have lost three of their last four with the one win coming over Southampton.
The last two times these teams have faced off at Craven Cottage we have seen a scoreless draw play out and with the recent away struggles of Everton’s attack, that under looks like the way to go.
Over their last five away games they have scored a grand total of three goals and conceded four, while Fulham has three goals total from their last four matches.
Under 2.5 Goals @ $1.75
Ipswich vs Brentford
Sunday 11 May, 12:00am, Portman Road
It might be overly simplistic, but Brentford should be able to see off the challenge of Ipswich here.
While the home side did pick up a point off Everton last week, Brentford’s form has been too good to ignore.
They have won their last three including some scintillating attacking displays in wins over Brighton, Forest and United.
Not great news for an Ipswich side that has conceded multiple goals in each of their last five matches.
Brentford to Win @ $1.64
Southampton vs Manchester City
Sunday 11 May, 12:00am, St Mary’s Stadium
Southampton 0 – Manchester City 0
This might be one of the biggest mismatches of the whole season with Southampton, winless in their last 12 games taking on the revitalised Manchester City.
In what has been a miserable season for the Saints, another massive defeat at the hands of the dethroned champions would be a fitting cap.
City should have this one in the bag by halftime and it just depends on how ruthless City wants to be.
Manchester City to Win -2 Goals @ $2.30
Wolves vs Brighton And Hove Albion
Sunday 11 May, 12:00am, Molineux Stadium
Wolves’ lengthy winning streak came to a halt against Manchester City last weekend but they would be far from discouraged after battling in a 1-0 defeat.
That should not scare punters away from backing them in a game like this though, especially with Brighton’s struggles.
The Seagulls have one win from their last eight and are stumbling over the finish line.
It is tough to justify their favouritism in this game and for that reason, take the home side at a price.
Wolves to Win @ $2.70
Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
Sunday 11 May, 2:30am, Vitality Stadium
Bournemouth 0 – Aston Villa 1
European football is still on the cards for both sides, although any dropped points here might be the end of their main objective.
For Bournemouth a Conference League berth would be a massive achievement and a great sign of progress but they have to maintain their one point edge on the chasing pack.
Meanwhile, Villa’s loftier ambitions of a Champions League return are likely contingent on them winning their last three games and climbing up to fifth.
Unai Emery’s side did return to form with a win over Fulham last weekend but it’s tough to get on board with them completely just yet.
We saw a 1-1 draw between these clubs back in October and their last meeting at the Vitality Stadium also produced a draw.
Back the points to be shared here, even if it doesn’t help either club.
Draw @ $3.60
Newcastle vs Chelsea
Sunday 11 May, 9:00pm, St James’ Park
Newcastle’s once imperious form has hit a couple of hurdles in the last few weeks with defeat at Aston Villa and a draw with Brighton.
However both of those outcomes came on the road and they have not lost a home game in 90 minutes since February 2.
Their last three home games have produced big wins over Manchester United, Crystal Palace and Ipswich.
Chelsea will also be backing up from a Conference League match on Friday morning (AEST), although there should be a bit of rotation for that match.
Either way, Newcastle looks like they have the edge in this match.
Newcastle to Win @ $2.10
Manchester United vs West Ham
Sunday 11 May, 11:15pm, Old Trafford
Manchester United 0 – West Ham 2
We should see plenty of goals in this fixture and it’s anyone’s guess who will be the one scoring them.
United will be at a slight disadvantage with their Europa League Semi Final on Friday morning, but they do have the confidence of a 3-0 aggregate lead heading into that fixture.
Not including that second leg (still to be played at publish), the over has hit in three of United’s last five matches and the same applies for West Ham.
There really is no good reason to back either side to win so just take the over and hope for an entertaining game.
Over 2.5 Goals @ $1.75
Nottingham Forest vs Leicester
Sunday 11 May, 11:15pm, The City Ground
Nottingham Forest 2 – Leicester 2
On the plus side for Leicester, they ended their three-plus month winless run last weekend although it was only against Southampton.
It was also just the second time in their last ten games they scored a goal with the eight defeats all coming to nil.
Forest’s form is not exactly great as they have fallen from third to sixth and now look destined to miss out on Champions League football.
But they are good enough to see off a dysfunctional Leicester side.
Nottingham Forest to Win to Nil @ $2.20
Tottenham vs Crystal Palace
Sunday 11 May, 11:15pm, Tottenham Stadium
Tottenham 0 – Crystal Palace 2
With their Premier League campaign a smouldering mess, this match really doesn’t make a huge difference for Tottenham.
Palace has fallen into their comfort zone of a mid-table club but they do have an FA Cup Final on the cards and will be ready to go in this one.
But getting a win has been a real issue for the Eagles with their last three Premier League matches ending in draws.
I’m expecting the points to be shared and the value in this market is on the draw with both clubs at $2.50 to win.
Draw @ $3.60
Liverpool vs Arsenal
Monday 12 May, 1:30am, Anfield
A rough week for Arsenal gets worse as they have to rebound from their Champions League elimination by facing the newly crowned Premier League champions.
The Anfield crowd will offer up no sympathy for the Gunners and the players on the pitch will likely be equally as ruthless.
At least a Liverpool win adds another team into the race for the top five.
Liverpool to Win @ $2.05
2023/2024
346 games down, 34 to go in the 2023/2024 English Premier League season and it looks like the title race is now down to two.
Liverpool will be out to arrest their slide and officially secure a top three finish when they take on a Tottenham side that is pulling double duty in Matchweek 36.
Spurs kick off the weekend’s action with a trip to Stamford Bridge in one of their catch up fixtures as they try to run down Aston Villa in the race for fourth spot.
We’ve got our previews and best bets below so read on and see who we are backing!
Chelsea vs Tottenham
Friday 3 May, 4:30am, Stamford Bridge
*RESCHEDULED FROM MATCHWEEK 26*
One way or another, we are going to see some goals in this fixture, it’s just a question of who is going to score them.
Chelsea’s last nine league games have seen four or more goals scored and their last outing against Aston Villa saw them denied a late winner through VAR intervention.
Defence has been a real issue for Spurs as well with Ange Postecoglou’s side letting in seven goals across their last two outings, both of which ended in defeat against Newcastle and Arsenal.
When these teams met in North London back in November, Chelsea won a wild encounter 4-1 where Spurs saw Christian Romero sent off after 33 minutes and Destiny Udogie also dismissed just after halftime.
Even if both teams manage to keep 11 on the field, it won’t be enough to fix the leaky backlines so I’ll jump on the overs as my best bet for the match.
Over 4.5 Goals @ $2.65
Luton vs Everton
Saturday 4 May, 5:00am, Kenilworth Road
Despite Luton losing one potential club to run down in their quest for Premier League survival, Everton’s mathematical safety might actually work in their favour here.
The Toffees managed to win their last three matches and take 13 of a possible 18 points from their last six outings to ensure they will remain in the top flight next season in spite of a pair of points deductions.
It also means that they will take a slightly more relaxed approach heading into this match while for Luton it is pretty much last chance saloon.
15 of the Terrier’s 25 points have been won at Kenilworth Road this season and anything less than the maximum will be a disappointment given Nottingham Forest’s assignment this weekend.
Desperation is a huge factor at this end of the table during the run home and it might just be enough to spur Luton on to a win.
Luton to Win @ $2.55
Arsenal vs Bournemouth
Saturday 4 May, 9:30pm, Emirates Stadium
Arsenal 3 – Bournemouth 0
With just three matches remaining, Arsenal simply has to be perfect on the run home to have any hope of lifting their first Premier League title in two decades.
However it won’t come easy against a Bournemouth side that is still battling for a top ten finish and is looking to extend its winning streak to three.
The Gunners have won the last four head to head encounters including a 4-0 victory back in early October, and the fact they will be enjoying their longest gap between matches since Easter should mitigate the fatigue that was clearly beginning to impact their performances.
Last week they almost botched it against Tottenham, letting their local rivals back into the match but with the six days of rest, they should be able to take care of business against Bournemouth here.
Unfortunately the market is very heavily weighted towards an Arsenal win which does lessen the value of just about any result based bet.
But the player markets should provide some options to make it worth a shot, especially with the Gunners’ Belgian attacker Leandro Trossard, who has scored the first goal in two of Arsenal’s last three EPL matches.
SGM: Arsenal to Win, Over 2.5 Goals, Leandro Trossard Anytime Goalscorer @ $2.64
Brentford vs Fulham
Sunday 5 May, 12:00am, Gtech Community Stadium
In terms of drama and peril, other matches this weekend will offer more of both as these two clubs are left to play out the string in the final few weeks.
The Bees had their safety secured when Luton and Forest lost last weekend while Fulham did enough early on to ensure they were never really in danger of the drop.
Unfortunately the Cottagers’ inconsistencies mean they are not going to feature in Europe next season barring a raft of clubs being declared ineligible which means there is not a lot of jeopardy around this result.
It has been a while since these clubs played out a draw, almost four years in fact but with self preservation the key with the offseason on the horizon, a low scoring encounter appears to be the way to go in this match.
Under 2.5 Goals @ $2.25
Burnley vs Newcastle
Sunday 5 May, 12:00am, Turf Moor
Survival is very much possible for Burnley, but it has more to do with the horrendous performances of the two clubs they need to run down in the next few weeks above their own form.
Even with just one defeat in their last five, limping home with a couple of draws will not be enough thanks to a horrific goal difference.
Newcastle is playing well enough and are still a chance of making the top six so they have something on the line heading into this clash as well.
I’ll take the Magpies on the road, they have a good record against Burnley and should be motivated enough to put in a solid shift here.
Newcastle to Win @ $1.95
Sheffield United vs Nottingham Forest
Sunday 5 May, 12:00am, Bramall Lane
Sheffield 1 – Nottingham 3
The inevitable has finally been confirmed, Sheffield United are Championship bound but they can still try and take Forest with them with a win here.
Desperation is a wonderful motivator but so is pettiness and with nothing to lose, the Blades may just go for broke here.
However neither club has shown enough to back them with any sort of confidence but with two of the worst defensive records in the league, we should see a few goals scored.
Over 3.5 Goals @ $2.35
Manchester City vs Wolves
Sunday 5 May, 2:30am, Etihad Stadium
Manchester City 5 – Wolves 1
Since December 11, Manchester City has played 19 Premier League matches.
They have won 16 of those fixtures and drawn three and it is why they are in the box seat to lift another Premier League title.
This is their time of year and they do not drop these matchesm especially against a Wolves team whose only league win since the March international break came against Luton.
City will win this match, it’s just a case of by how much and they should be able to comfortably account for their opponents and take another step towards the trophy.
Manchester City to Win and Both Teams to Score @ $2.65
Brighton And Hove Albion vs Aston Villa
Sunday 5 May, 11:00pm, Amex Stadium
Brighton 1 – Aston Villa 0
A win for Aston Villa in this match would be a big step towards securing a top four finish and it is a massive surprise to see the market this close.
Brighton is in the midst of a wretched run, with just two points from their last five matches and it looks like the very early season pacesetters will end the season dropping down the table like an anchor to the bottom of the ocean.
Villa has won the last five Premier League meetings between these teams including a 6-1 battering at Villa Park earlier this season and I’ll jump on them at this price to pick up another three points.
Aston Villa to Win @ $2.25
Chelsea vs West Ham
Sunday 5 May, 11:00pm, Stamford Bridge
It’s a quick turnaround for Chelsea as they have to back up from hosting Tottenham to welcoming West Ham to the Bridge.
We’ve already covered Chelsea’s history of high scoring encounters and West Ham’s defence has really started to fall apart of late as well.
Not to mention West Ham’s 3-1 win over Chelsea back in August at the London Stadium featured plenty of scoring chances for both sides.
However West Ham has won one of its last eight Premier League matches and are capable of falling in a heap in any given match.
Between the Blues short turnaround and the Irons wretched form, I’m going to just back the over given the high likelihood of chaos.
Over 3.5 Goals @ $1.95
Liverpool vs Tottenham
Monday 6 May, 1:30am, Anfield
Liverpool 4 – Tottenham 2
With their title hopes pretty much extinguished in the last 10 days, Liverpool now just has to try and find a way to end the Jurgen Klopp era with a couple of wins.
Things are not all rosy at Anfield at the moment with major question marks over the long term future of some of their big stars and you have to wonder how their focus will be in this match.
Granted, Tottenham are not exactly ending the season on a high note themselves but they simply have to keep winning to have any hope of stealing fourth spot off Villa.
If this match meant more for the Reds I would be jumping on them to win it comfortably but with some behind the scenes drama starting to come out in the open, I might have to back Spurs to get something from the game.
Tottenham Win/Draw Double Chance @ $2.50
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United
Tuesday 7 May, 5:00am, Selhurst Park
Crystal Palace 4 – Manchester United 0
Any hopes of Manchester United cruising home against Palace should be eradicated by looking at the recent form line of these two teams.
Palace has won three and drawn one for their last five, with the wins coming at Anfield and at home to West Ham and Newcastle.
Four of United’s last five fixtures in all competitions have ended in a draw after 90 minutes with Bournemouth, Burnley and Coventry all playing United to a stalemate through normal time.
It’s a bit of a roll of the dice but I’m happy to jump on Palace who have been on a decent run of late.
Crystal Palace to Win @ $2.40
2022/2023
In a season full of uncertainty and unpredictability, we could have our first major confirmation of the 2022/2023 Premier League season in matchweek 36.
Southampton could finally be put out of their misery and become the first club to be officially relegated to the Championship for next season.
Heading into the weekend they are eight points off safety and in the unlikely event of Everton getting a win over Manchester City and Nottingham Forest getting a point from Chelsea, the Saints could have their fate sealed regardless of their outcome.
It would require a minor miracle for them to survive regardless of how this weekend goes but if they are to pull off said miracle, they will need to knock off Fulham on Sunday morning.
We’ve got you covered this weekend with our previews and best bets for every Premier League fixture this weekend.
Leeds vs Newcastle
Saturday 13 May, 9:30pm, Elland Road
Despite seeing their winless streak extend to six matches last weekend, there were some positives to take from Leeds’ 2-1 defeat at Manchester City in Sam Allardyce’s first game in charge.
Earning credit for playing better won’t help them in their fight for survival but it at least gives them hope for the next few weeks.
However they are going to be up against it when they host a Newcastle side that is looking to bounce back from a disappointing no-show last weekend.
It looks like the market has reacted to last weekend’s results but that has Newcastle outright at a decent price and the straightforward play for this fixture is to take the Magpies to win.
Newcastle to Win @ $1.70
Aston Villa vs Tottenham
Sunday 14 May, 12:00am, Villa Park
Aston Villa 2 – Tottenham 1
After flirting with the top four all season, it looks like both Aston Villa and Tottenham are going to fall just a little bit short in their Champions League quest.
However a win for either side in this match would at least keep a faint hope alive and both clubs have to take maximum points to keep the pressure on Liverpool, Newcastle and Manchester United.
Villa boss Unai Emery has described this match as a final, however that might not be the best thing to raise with Tottenham given their record in finals over the last 15 years.
Spurs were able to arrest their slide last weekend with a hard fought 1-0 win over Crystal Palace but it wasn’t exactly a confidence inspiring win.
There was not a lot to take from Villa’s defeat against Wolves last week but you can put that down in part to them overlooking that fixture in preparation for this one.
Playing at home is going to be a huge advantage for Villa, where they have won their last five and they should find a way to back up their 2-0 win over Spurs from earlier in the season.
Aston Villa to Win @ $2.20
Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest
Sunday 14 May, 12:00am, Stamford Bridge
Chelsea 2 – Nottingham Forest 2
The jokes were flying in last weekend as Chelsea finally broke 40 points on the season and also secured mathematical safety from relegation.
Forest cannot lock up their top flight status on their own this weekend but they can keep a bit of breathing room between themselves and the clubs below them with something from this match.
Desperation is a remarkable motivator at this time of year and it can give even the lowliest of clubs the motivation to play like a Champions League winner.
They have won two of their last three matches and they have shown some fight in recent weeks.
Both Teams to Score and Over 2.5 Goals have hit in Forest’s last four games and Chelsea’s last two matches have finished 3-1.
We’re going to get goals in this one by the looks of things and the value in the market is backing the overs.
Over 2.5 Goals @ $1.82
Crystal Palace vs Bournemouth
Sunday 14 May, 12:00am, Selhurst Park
Crystal Palace 2 – Bournemouth 0
Crystal Palace and Bournemouth can start planning for another season of Premier League football with both sides set to avoid the drop.
It also means that this match might not have the desired intensity that some might be hoping for as the players and staff start to plan out their summer holidays.
Backing a low scoring affair does go against the trend of Bournemouth’s recent results with the unders hitting just once in their last five outings.
However Palace are more than happy to play out a defensive struggle with overs saluting just once in their last five.
Each of the last four matches between these teams in all competitions have seen two or fewer goals scored and that’s a trend we’re going to take here.
Under 2.5 Goals @ $1.91
Manchester United vs Wolves
Sunday 14 May, 12:00am, Old Trafford
Manchester United 2 – Wolves 0
United’s last two results might paint the picture of a club in crisis, suffering back to back 1-0 defeats to West Ham and Brighton, but a gruelling run of fixtures does provide a sliver of context.
Thanks to their deep runs in the Carabao Cup, the FA Cup and the Europa League, Erik ten Haag’s side have not had a full week off between matches since the league resumed after the World Cup.
However if they are to hold on to a top four spot they will need to put their six day break to good use as they prepare to take on a Wolves side that has won three of its last five.
There is a pretty clear line of delineation in those results however with all three wins coming at home and the two defeats coming on the road, including a 6-0 capitulation at Brighton a fortnight ago.
Over the course of the season, Wolves have produced one of the worst away records in the Premier League with 11 points from 17 matches with their two wins coming at Southampton and Everton.
United have won their last three home Premier League matches to nil and that’s the play to take in this one.
Manchester United to Win to Nil @ $2.35
Southampton vs Fulham
Sunday 14 May, 12:00am, St Mary’s Stadium
Anything less than a win will seal what is seemingly going to be the inevitable outcome of Southampton playing in the Championship for the first time since the 2011/2012 season.
Perhaps the only reason to even give them a scintilla of hope is Fulham’s seemingly indifferent run of form over the last few weeks.
They have defeated battlers Leeds and Leicester while losing to Liverpool, Manchester City and Aston Villa.
However with the Cottagers seemingly destined to finish in the top half of the table on their return to the Premier League, their drive to go all out in this one might not be at its peak.
Both sides are more than capable of scoring goals and both are just as capable of letting in soft ones as well, so the overs is the option here instead of delving into the result market.
Over 2.5 Goals @ $1.91
Brentford vs West Ham
Sunday 14 May, 11:00pm, Brentford Community Stadium
Since Brentford’s promotion to the Premier League in 2021, they have dominated this fixture winning all three matches and conceding just one goal in the process.
West Ham got the better of the Bees in their FA Cup matchup in January, and will have the confidence of knocking off Manchester United last weekend.
Regardless of how they finish the season, Brentford’s campaign has to be considered a success reaching 50 points and they do not have as much to play for as the Irons.
West Ham to Win @ $3.60
Everton vs Manchester City
Sunday 14 May, 11:00pm, Goodison Park
Everton 0 – Manchester City 3
In the interests of making the end of the season interesting, it would be phenomenal for Everton to take something off City here, but the signs are not encouraging.
Even though they belted Brighton 5-1 in their last outing and City will have one eye on their Champions League tie with Real Madrid, the signs are not good.
That victory over the Seagulls was an anomaly for Everton, ending a seven match winless run but it did at least show there were signs of life in a side that was seemingly destined for the Championship before kickoff.
The good news for City is that they have a margin for error in the title race and thanks to their bottomless pit of a transfer kitty, they can rotate some of their big name players out to keep them fresh for next Thursday morning.
Argentine striker Julian Alvarez should get a lengthy run out and we’ll back the 23 year old to add to his season tally of eight Premier League goals.
Julian Alvarez Anytime Goalscorer @ $2.88
Arsenal vs Brighton And Hove Albion
Monday 15 May, 1:30am, Amex Stadium
Arsenal’s nightmare run of fixtures comes to a close with a home game against Brighton.
We all know what it has done to their title charge, but they can play spoiler and all but end Brighton’s Champions League push by picking up all three points at home.
The Gunners have been almost perfect at home winning 13 of their 17 home games with their only defeat coming at the hands of Manchester City.
While they have been picking up plenty of points at the Emirates, they have been struggling to keep a clean sheet, with both teams to score hitting in nine of their last ten home games in all competitions.
Arsenal to Win and Both Teams to Score @ $3.00
Leicester vs Liverpool
Tuesday 16 May, 5:00am, King Power Stadium
Leicester 0 – Liverpool 3
Liverpool might have battled to a pair of 1-0 wins in their last two matches, extending their perfect streak to six in a row.
They are going to start as short priced favourites to knock off a Leicester team that has to find a way to pick up at least three if not more points from their final three fixtures.
Last week the Foxes fell into a 5-1 hole at Fulham before making the final scoreline slightly more respectable.
However desperation will only get a team so far, and Liverpool is the better side.
Both teams to score has hit in nine of Leicester’s last ten games and five of Liverpool’s last seven.
Combine those two and you’ve got a decent price for the play from this match.
Liverpool to Win and Both Teams to Score @ $2.70
2021/2022
The 2021/2022 Premier League season concludes with a mad dash to the finish line featuring 38 games in 15 days.
Fresh off their very different Champions League Semi Finals, Manchester City and Liverpool will resume their battle for the Premier League title witch matches against Newcastle and Tottenham respectively.
Watford could have their fate sealed if they cannot arrest a troubling form slump while Arsenal will seek to tighten its grip on fourth spot.
There’s plenty of action coming up this weekend so read on and find our Premier League best bets.
Brentford vs Southampton
Sunday 8 May, 12:00am, Brentford Community Stadium
Don’t worry too much about Brentford’s loss to United, they are a different team at home.
Two weeks ago they held Tottenham to a scoreless draw at their home ground with the crowd at their backs.
At home they have taken points off plenty of better sides than Southampton and its tough to argue with their status as favourites at the time of writing.
The Saints are winless in their last five away from home and I’ll happily take them on.
Back Brentford to Win @ $2.15
Burnley vs Aston Villa
Sunday 8 May, 12:00am, Turf Moor
Burnley’s great escape is on, with 10 points from their last four matches under caretaker boss Mike Jackson have sent them clear of the drop zone.
Villa is getting back on its feet after a rough run of four straight defeats to reach 40 points on the season.
Neither side is playing an overly attacking brand of football but with back to back clean sheets for Villa and two in their last three for Burnley, we could be heading for a low scoring draw.
Back the Draw @ $3.25
Chelsea vs Wolves
Sunday 8 May, 12:00am, Stamford Bridge
Perhaps a week away from football is just what Chelsea needed to reset their spiralling season ahead of a big month of May.
Nine matches between April 3 and May 1 left this squad looking fatigued and frustrated with it no more evident in their loss to Everton last Sunday.
This will be their longest break between matches in a non-international window since February after winning the Club World Cup and a Wolves side that is horribly out of form themselves could be what they need to play themselves back into form.
Their last goal came in a 2-1 win over Villa on April 3 and since then they have been kept scoreless in losses to Newcastle, Burnley and Brighton.
We might not see many goals in this one as Chelsea just chases a win by any means necessary.
Back Chelsea to Win and Under 3.5 Goals @ $1.95
Crystal Palace vs Watford
Sunday 8 May, 12:00am, Selhurst Park
Selhurst Park has turned into something resembling a fortress for Palace of late with the side unbeaten in their last six matches at the venue in all competitions.
They’ll need to be on their game with a desperate Watford side up next, with the Hornets needing all three points to keep their very slim hopes of survival alive.
However the reason Watford finds itself in this position is because of five straight defeats and just nine total points since the calendar switched over to 2022.
Desperation will only get you so far and it won’t be anywhere but the Championship for Watford this weekend.
Back Crystal Palace HT/FT @ $2.65
Brighton And Hove Albion vs Manchester United
Sunday 8 May, 2:30am, Amex Stadium
Despite both clubs coming into this fixture on the back of 3-0 wins, it’s tough to see a whole lot of goals being scored here.
Brighton is not the most prolific team in general but their attack seems to dry up on the South Coast with just 12 Premier League goals at the Amex Stadium all season.
It has resulted in the third lowest home points total in the league with just 16, thanks to just three wins.
On the plus side though, they have only conceded 22 goals at home thanks to a stubborn backline that has been tough for many sides to break down.
United is still technically a chance of finishing in the top four but holding onto sixth is a much more realistic goal.
This one could be decided by whoever scores first and I’ll just back a low scoring encounter.
Back Under 2.5 Goals @ $1.91
Liverpool vs Tottenham
Sunday 8 May, 4:45am, Anfield
The dream of the quadruple lives on Merseyside and the Reds will look to keep the Premier League leg alive.
Unbeaten in 15 matches in the Premier League, there is a reason they go into the game as short priced favourites.
Tottenham will not want to roll over however, needing to win to keep in touch with the race for the top four.
There will be plenty of attacking talent on display and we should see an end to end contest with plenty of goals.
Back Over 3.5 Goals @ $2.30
Arsenal vs Leeds
Sunday 8 May, 11:00pm, Emirates Stadium
A top six finish is assured for Arsenal, but can they hold on to a Champions League place?
Knowing Tottenham’s result will be either a huge advantage or a massive stress on this young squad as they try and finish the season off well.
Leeds is just battling for its survival, just two points above the drop zone and coming off a rough outing against Manchester City.
History is not on Leeds’ side either, with their last win over Arsenal coming on May 5, 2003 and the last three head to head contests being won by the Gunners by a multiple goal margin.
As we have said all season, Arsenal in a position to succeed is always a dangerous spot to back the Gunners but Mikel Arteta has this side doing just what it needs to.
Back Arsenal to Win -1 Goal @ $2.20
Leicester vs Everton
Sunday 8 May, 11:00pm, King Power Stadium
All of a sudden, Everton is a legitimate chance to avoid the drop after taking seven points from its last four matches.
Leicester will be struggling to back up from Friday morning’s Europa League defeat in Rome and Everton might just be able to pounce on a side that could be a bit flat.
Winless in their last four in the league, Leicester will want to get things back on track to try and pinch a top half finish.
But a desperate Everton side will be hard to topple and I’ll back honours to be shared.
Back the Draw @ $3.25
Norwich vs West Ham
Sunday 8 May, 11:00pm, Carrow Road
Norwich’s relegation has been confirmed and the Canaries are odds on to suffer their fourth straight defeat against West Ham.
While the Irons will also be on short rest after their European outing, they have acquitted themselves well in the league despite back to back defeats to Chelsea and Arsenal.
Plus backing against Norwich is a profitable strategy, don’t overcomplicate this.
Back West Ham to Win @ $1.78
Manchester City vs Newcastle
Monday 9 May, 1:30am, Etihad Stadium
What was once a quest for a treble could still end with a Premier League title, but only if Pep Guardiola can get his side re-focused after a nightmare Champions League defeat in Madrid.
If he is looking for something to point towards, then he has the fact Newcastle has been the third most successful Premier League team in the 2022 calendar year, with their points tally only surpassed by City and Liverpool.
With no margin for error and the fact City doesn’t drop back to back games under Guardiola, I like them to get the win here but at $1.16 there’s no value in backing them.
Instead I’ll look for Gabriel Jesus, who has scored in his last two Premier League fixtures to get on the scoresheet.
Back Gabriel Jesus Anytime Goalscorer @ $2.05
2021/2022
At some stage, Manchester City will be crowned Premier League champions, in fact they will have two chances to do that this weekend before kicking a ball in anger.
Only cross-town rivals Manchester United can catch them and are in action twice over this stretched out Premier League matchweek.
They kick off the action Wednesday morning (AEST) against Leicester before a very short turnaround sees them host Liverpool in a match that was postponed two weeks ago.
Should they drop points in either of those fixtures the trophy will be headed to the Etihad.
By the time this round is completed, every team will have finally caught up on all games in hand, setting up a gripping final week as the race for European placings reaches its conclusion.
Find our match previews for all 13 Premier League games below and see who we are backing with out best bets.
Manchester United vs Leicester
Wednesday 12 May, 3:00am, Old Trafford
Manchester United 1 – Leicester 2
It’s another huge desperation derby to kick off a busy weekend for both of these clubs.
While common sense might suggest that Leicester will opt to rotate their squad in this fixture ahead of the FA Cup Final, they could lose their place in the top four by the end of the weekend with a loss here.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side will be playing Champions League football next season and even they would admit their title chances are around the same amount as seeing David De Gea riding a live Stegosaurus before the end of the year.
It does then lead towards the possibility that with two matches in very short order, they will slip up in one of them.
The Foxes won the FA Cup Semi Final between these teams 3-1 however I can’t shake the feeling they will also have one eye on the weekend.
After far too much deliberation for a simple tip, I’ll steer clear of the head to head market because of that uncertainty and instead start off with a relatively safe pick of Both Teams to Score.
Back Both Teams to Score @ $1.70
Southampton vs Crystal Palace
Wednesday 12 May, 5:15am, St Mary’s Stadium
Southampton 3 – Crystal Palace 1
The Saints are now officially safe from the drop, avoiding what would have been a historic collapse.
In spite of their horrendous run of form in the Premier League they enter this match as favourites which is a great opportunity for punters who have enjoyed taking them on.
Palace comfortably handled Sheffield United to end a four match winless run and they have picked up plenty of points against poor sides.
Southampton is a poor side, back the visitors here.
Back Crystal Palace to Win @ $3.35
Chelsea vs Arsenal
Thursday 13 May, 5:15am, Stamford Bridge
Chelsea at $1.70 is potentially a gift to punters here however, just like Leicester you have to be a little bit wary with the looming FA Cup Final.
The Blues are still officially six points off securing a top four finish at the time of writing, however they do have some wiggle room knowing Leicester’s result from 24 hours prior.
Not to mention their recent form is hard to fault, coming off back-to-back wins over Real Madrid and Manchester City.
Everything about this fixture screams trap game for Chelsea as they chase silverware for Thomas Tuchel.
At that price, it’s something I’m willing to roll the dice on, even though it is still Arsenal away from home.
Even though Chelsea’s backups are probably still at the same level as Arsenal’s first team, they are not $1.70 better.
If the Blues price moves closer to $2 then the tip may swing the other way but at these odds it’s worth throwing something on.
Back Arsenal to Win @ $5.00
Aston Villa vs Everton
Friday 14 May, 3:00am, Villa Park
Aston Villa 0 – Everton 0
Fresh off a win over West Ham, Everton is still a chance of playing European football next season and considering the squad they have, that is a bare minimum for this team.
Taking all six available points from this weekend could put them as high as fifth place and just two points out of a Champions League place.
Aston Villa has lost three of its last five and certainly appear to be limping to the finish line.
With this fixture being a catch up from a midseason postponement, this will be the second time these sides have met in the space of 12 days.
Villa won that match at Goodison Park 2-1 however Ollie Watkins, one of their goalscorers on the day will miss this match after being sent off against Manchester United.
Even though Villa had their measure two weeks ago I just can’t help but think this is a match primed for an Everton victory.
Back Everton to Win @ $2.60
Manchester United vs Liverpool
Friday 14 May, 5:15am, Old Trafford
Manchester United 2 – Liverpool 4
This is a tough clash to get a read on considering United’s hopes of a miracle Premier League title will be up in the air depending on Wednesday’s result.
Either way, seeing them take maximum points against Liverpool does not seem all that likely with the Reds also chasing a Champions League return, needing to make up six points over their final four matches.
When this match was originally scheduled to be played less than a fortnight ago, I backed a draw as I was having trouble splitting these teams.
Thanks to United coming off very short rest and Liverpool still missing a few players through injury, my opinion on this fixture has not changed.
Three of their last four Premier League matches have finished all square and I’ll back that again.
Back the Draw @ $3.50
Newcastle vs Manchester City
Saturday 15 May, 5:00am, St James’ Park
Newcastle 3 – Manchester City 4
Newcastle may be forced to form a guard of honour for City when they face off on Saturday.
After stumbling in their first attempt at claiming the Premier League title, losing to Chelsea last week City may still need a result should United win both of their matches.
Regardless of what is needed, Pep Guardiola will have his side ready to play as he will not want his side to drop off ahead of the Champions League Final.
They have won their last three matches against Newcastle to nil, and it has been a winning play in quite a few City matches thus far this season.
Back Manchester City to Win to Nil @ $2.05
Burnley vs Leeds
Saturday 15 May, 9:30pm, Turf Moor
Some may think that Burnley is bringing an impressive run of form into this fixture, winning two of their last three matches.
A little bit of digging reveals that those wins came over an atrocious Wolves side and a Fulham outfit destined for the Championship.
Leeds on the other hand might have left their run for Europe too late but can cap their return to the Premier League with a top ten finish which would be an impressive achievement.
What this fixture boils down to is the simple fact that Leeds can score and Burnley has struggled in that department, averaging less than a goal per game on the season.
Back Leeds to Win @ $2.45
Southampton vs Fulham
Sunday 16 May, 12:00am, St Mary’s Stadium
Even though this has been one of the most entertaining Premier League seasons in recent memory, every so often we get a dud fixture.
This is one of those matches with absolutely nothing on the line and not a whole lot of reason to tune in.
Fulham has scored three goals in its last seven, Southampton has scored two in its last five.
Anything better than a 0-0 draw should be seen as a huge win for those game enough to sit through it.
Back Under 2.5 Goals @ $1.83
Brighton And Hove Albion vs West Ham
Sunday 16 May, 5:00am, Amex Stadium
Three defeats in their last four has West Ham on the verge of missing out on a Champions League place.
To get things back on track they need to defeat Brighton for the first time since 2012, when these sides were both in the Championship.
Of the seven Premier League meetings since Brighton’s promotion in 2017, the Seagulls won the first three while the most recent four have been score draws.
I will give the hosts a real chance here considering how scrappy and determined they have been against the likes of Chelsea and Everton in the last month.
They may not get over the line for a win, but I like their chances of getting a point.
Back the Draw @ $3.25
Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa
Sunday 16 May, 9:00pm, Wembley Selhurst Park
Crystal Palace 3 – Aston Villa 2
After coming off a testing game against Everton, Villa will face a much easier task against a Crystal Palace team facing a step up in class after taking on Southampton.
Villa has won the last two matches between these clubs and should be able to take care of business in this fixture.
For better or worse, Villa’s recent matches have all seen plenty of goals with Over 2.5 hitting in their last six matches before this Matchweek.
Back Over 2.5 Goals @ $2.00
Tottenham vs Wolves
Sunday 16 May, 11:00pm, Tottenham Stadium
Tottenham’s Champions League hopes may be done and dusted but they still need to finish strong as they try to at least return to the Europa League.
It will not be all that easy this weekend as they take on a Wolves side that has taken 10 points of their last 15 available and has given Spurs fits in the past.
Even though it’s not quite the top quality Wolves team that qualified for Europe last year, they can frustrate a Tottenham side that is more than capable of a late season slump.
Historically this is also a match that has favoured the away team with the visitors winning five of the last eight with the other three ending as draws.
It’s time for that run to come to an end, Tottenham has something to play for and will get the job done.
Back Tottenham to Win & Over 2.5 Goals @ $2.40
West Bromwich Albion vs Liverpool
Monday 17 May, 1:30am, The Hawthorns
West Brom 1 – Liverpool 2
It would be somewhat amusing to see Sam Allardyce put a dagger in Liverpool’s Champions League hopes but we all know that is awfully unlikely.
Having failed to keep up with Arsenal last week, it is tough to make a case for West Brom to do much here.
I’ll take Liverpool to come away with a convincing win as they try and chase down a top four spot.
Back Liverpool -1 Goal @ $1.80
Everton vs Sheffield United
Monday 17 May, 4:00am, Goodison Park
You could almost copy and paste the previous match preview and just substitute in the necessary names.
Everton has something on the line in this fixture while Sheffield is just enjoying the Premier League while they can.
The Blades have lost their last two matches by a combined score of 6-0 and Everton is more than capable of scoring a few goals for fun against them here.
A one goal handicap offers a fairly tempting price and one I will jump on assuming there are no major injuries out of their match with Villa, that’s where my money is landing.
Back Everton -1 Goal @ $2.30
2019/2020
After four weeks of non-stop Premier League football, we are onto the final stretch of the 2019/2020 season.
Norwich has around 10 days left as a Premier League club with their relegation now confirmed but they can play spoiler for Chelsea’s Champions League hopes in the first match of the round.
We’ve also got an Arsenal-Liverpool match that was once a blockbuster and still tends to produce some interesting outcomes (for one side at least).
Read on for our previews and predictions for all ten Premier League matches here.
Chelsea vs Norwich
Wednesday 15 July, 5:15am, Stamford Bridge
Back in August, Chelsea and Norwich played out a Premier League classic as the Pukki party was in full swing for the Canaries.
Since those first five weeks however, Norwich have been pretty awful and are now resigned to their fate of playing in the Championship next season.
Chelsea’s top four hopes received a massive lifeline with Manchester United’s draw against Southampton, and they will be going all out to hold off the challenge of the chasing pack.
If it comes at the cost of this weekend’s FA Cup Semi Final against the aforementioned United then it will surely be a price Frank Lampard is willing to pay.
These are two sides headed in the opposite direction so don’t be at all surprised if this one is over by halftime before the Blues give their youngsters a run in the second half.
Back Chelsea to Win Both Halves @ $1.95
Burnley vs Wolverhampton
Thursday 16 July, 3:00am, Turf Moor
Wolves shook off back to back Premier League defeats with a resounding win over Everton to keep their faint Champions League hopes alive.
Burnley has reached tenth place on the back of some good fortune against the bottom half of the table while struggling against the big teams.
Their draw with Liverpool, while commendable does come with the asterisk that the players’ title party is probably still going.
As long as Wolves turn up ready to play, they should be able to outclass Burnley here.
Back Wolves to Win @ $1.87
Manchester City vs Bournemouth
Thursday 16 July, 3:00am, Etihad Stadium
Manchester City 2 – Bournemouth 1
Thanks to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, City is now locked into second place and participating in next year’s Champions League.
There is still plenty on the line for them over the next couple of months as they have an FA Cup Semi Final with Arsenal coming up on Sunday morning (AEST) and the conclusion of this season’s Champions League still to play for.
Bournemouth has to find a way to close a three point gap on Watford or West Ham over the final three matches but it’s unlikely they will pick up any points here.
They have lost every Premier League match they have played against City, with seven of those defeats coming by multiple goals.
As you would expect the market is expecting a resounding City win and even with some possibly squad rotation ahead of the FA Cup, they should have no trouble belting Bournemouth.
SGM: City HT/FT & Over 3.5 Goals @ $2.21
Newcastle vs Tottenham
Thursday 16 July, 3:00am, St James’ Park
Newcastle 1 – Tottenham 3
There is just one question surrounding Tottenham heading into this match, will there be a hangover after winning their de facto cup final at the weekend?
If not, they should easily topple Newcastle whose struggles cannot be ignored but if so, it could be another case of one step forward, two steps back for Spurs.
In their two away matches since football returned, they have lost to Sheffield United and drawn with Bournemouth and at the current price, it’s worth taking a punt on Newcastle to find a way to get something from this one.
After all they did manage to stun Spurs back in August.
Back Newcastle or Draw Double Chance @ $2.00
Arsenal vs Liverpool
Thursday 16 July, 5:15am, Emirates Stadium
Under normal circumstances, we would be trying to work out just how much to back Liverpool to win by.
This match is taking place under anything but normal circumstances however, hence why the market is actually giving the Gunners a chance.
There is actually a case to be made for Arsenal to get something from this game however we can’t in good conscience suggest backing them against a top six opponent.
We should see at least a few goals in this contest and with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang chasing the golden boot, Mikel Arteta might put him up front and give him a chance to tune up for the FA Cup Semi Final.
Back Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Anytime Goalscorer @ $2.25
Everton vs Aston Villa
Friday 17 July, 3:00am, Goodison Park
Everton 1 – Aston Villa 1
Everton appear to be more than happy to stumble over the Premier League finish line with a mid-table finish actually an achievement considering they sat as low as 18th in December.
Villa gave their survival chances a boost with a 2-0 win over Crystal Palace however their rivals also picked up wins so it resulted in no net gain on the table.
With a four point gap to close on Watford and/or West Ham, they have to find a way to pick up points in this fixture to give themselves something to play for going forward.
Everton’s form has been poor enough that there is enough of a case to be made for the visitors to spring an upset that I’ll take them as outsiders here and hope for a bit of chaos over the next week or so.
Back Aston Villa to Win @ $3.60
Leicester vs Sheffield United
Friday 17 July, 3:00am, King Power Stadium
Leicester 2 – Sheffield United 0
Make that six points from a possible 18 for Leicester since the Premier League returns as their once secure Champions League spot suddenly looks scarily precarious.
The top four might be just beyond Sheffield United but this is their best and probably last shot to close that five point gap.
Sheffield is in scintillating form gaining 10 points from their last 12 and represents excellent value as outsiders here.
Back Sheffield to Win @ $4.00
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United
Friday 17 July, 5:15am, Selhurst Park
Crystal Palace 0 – Manchester United 2
The United bubble burst in spectacular fashion on Tuesday morning with a collapse against Southampton costing the Red Devils a place in the top four.
That means their pursuit of Leicester and Chelsea, who both lost on the weekend, continues and they should have one eye on the score at the King Power Stadium.
All that this is really doing is stalling before talking about just how bad Palace have been since reaching that magical 40 point mark on June 21.
At that point they were ninth and had won four straight but since then, they have lost five straight, scored just twice and have fallen to 14th place.
United might have to keep a bit of their powder dry in this one with an FA Cup Semi Final not long after this match finishes so their backups might have to do the job and it could lead to a slightly closer affair.
Back United to Win & Under 3.5 Goals @ $2.00
Southampton vs Brighton And Hove Albion
Friday 17 July, 5:15am, St Mary’s Stadium
Southampton 1 – Brighton 1
Even if Bournemouth’s and Aston Villa both lose their Matchweek 36 contests before this one kicks off, Brighton will still have a mathematical chance of being relegated
That means there is something on the line for them in this match as a win could be enough to secure their Premier League survival.
The Saints won’t be a pushover however and will be ecstatic after their comeback draw at Old Trafford.
With the last two matches between these sides at St Mary’s finishing as draws we’ll back another one to play out here as Brighton’s Aussie contingent takes another step towards safety.
Back the Draw @ $3.20
West Ham vs Watford
Saturday 18 July, 5:00am, London Stadium
It might not be the sexiest match of the round but it’s a huge one in terms of the relegation battle.
Going into this round of matches, these two sides sit three points above the drop and a win for either side would all but mathematically secure their survival.
If Bournemouth and Villa both lose, a draw may be the best outcome as it puts both teams four points above the danger zone with two matches remaining.
Both teams have found their scoring touch in recent matches with Watford winning their last two matches while West Ham have scored nine goals in their last four matches while picking up seven vital points.
We’ll back both teams to score here as we are treated to an entertaining Saturday morning contest.
Back Both Teams to Score @ $1.73
2018/2019
There are only three weeks left in the English Premier League season and time is running out for Liverpool.
Manchester City still have their fate in their own hands and they will claim back-to-back English Premier League titles if they are able to finish the season with three straight wins.
There are still plenty of interesting games this weekend from a betting perspective and our complete 2018/2019 EPL Week 36 tips can be found below.
Liverpool vs Huddersfield Town
Saturday 27 April, 5:00am, Anfield
Liverpool 5 – Huddersfield 0
You don’t see many English Premier League teams as short as Liverpool are to beat Huddersfield Town in this clash.
They are $1.06 to maintain their chances of claiming a maiden English Premier League title and it really is tough to bet against them.
Liverpool have won 16 of their past 18 games as home favourites and they have won their past three games against Huddersfield to nil.
The price may be short, but I am still keen to back Liverpool to maintain that level.
Back Liverpool To Win To Nil @ $1.57
Tottenham vs West Ham
Sunday 28 April, 9:30pm, Tottenham Stadium
Tottenham are another short-priced favourite in the English Premier League this weekend.
Tottenham have proven tough to beat as home favourites this season and they have won 14 of their past 17 games in this scenario.
West Ham has not won a game in over a month and they are a side that have struggled for consistency this season.
They have won four of their past 14 games as away underdogs for a loss and it really is tough to back them off their recent form.
Tottenham should be able to get the job done, but I think that the current price is right around the mark.
No Bet
Crystal Palace vs Everton
Sunday 28 April, 12:00am, Selhurst Park
Crystal Palace 0 – Everton 0
This is one of the most interesting games of the weekend from a betting perspective and it is Crystal Palace that will go into this clash as narrow favourites.
Crystal Palace are another side that have struggled for consistency this and they have won six of their past 12 games as favourites for a small loss.
Everton produced their best performance of the season to date when they dismantled Manchester United last weekend and they have now four of their past five matches.
Their record away from home is not ideal, but they have won three of their past four matches against Crystal Palace and they haven’t lost to their rivals since 2014.
Everton should be favourites for this clash and the $2.70 currently available is over the odds.
Back Everton To Win @ $2.70
Fulham vs Cardiff
Sunday 28 April, 12:00am, Craven Cottage
This is a huge game for Cardiff City and they need to win to have any chance of remaining in the English Premier League next season.
It is Fulham that will start this clash as favourites and they go into this match on the back of wins over Everton and Bournemouth.
Fulham have won three of their past four games as home favourites and their recent form really has been impressive.
Cardiff did beat Fulham earlier this season, but scoring goals continues to be an issue.
I think that their survival chances will take a big hit this weekend and I’m confident that Fulham can continue their winning ways.
Back Fulham To Win @ $2.35
Southampton vs Bournemouth
Sunday 28 April, 12:00am, St Mary’s Stadium
Southampton 3 – Bournemouth 3
Neither of these teams have anything to play for, but it is Southampton that will go into this clash as clear favourites.
Backing Southampton has been a losing betting play this season and they have won only three of their past 11 matches as home favourites for a clear loss.
Bournemouth have won only one of their past four matches and they were particularly poor against Fulham last weekend.
They have won only four of their past 14 matches as away underdogs and they are another side that are tough to trust from a betting perspective.
What I do expect in this match is plenty of goals and I’m happy to take the short price for Over 2.5 goals to be scored.
Back Over 2.5 Goals @ $1.73
Watford vs Wolverhampton
Sunday 28 April, 12:00am, Vicarage Road
This is the rematch of the epic FA Cup Semi-Final that these two sides played earlier this month and it is no surprise that there is not a great deal between the two sides in betting.
Watford won that clash and they will go into this clash as favourites.
The Hornets have actually thrived in this position this season and they have won eight of their past 12 games as home favourites for a clear favourite.
Winning away from home has not been an issue for the Wolves this season and they have won three of their past nine matches as away underdogs, while they have also drawn three of these matches.
This is a match that I believe the market has gotten just about right and I am happy to stay out from a betting perspective.
No Bet
Brighton And Hove Albion vs Newcastle
Sunday 28 April, 2:30am, Amex Stadium
This is a big opportunity for Brighton and a win would likely ensure their survival in the English Premier League.
The problem for Brighton is that they haven’t won a game since March 9 and they haven’t scored a goal since then either.
They have won only two of their past eight matches as home favourites and they are impossible to back from a betting perspective.
Newcastle don’t have a great record on the road this season, but backing a draw in each of their away games this season has been a strong betting play.
Goals will be at a premium in this clash and a low-scoring goal does look very likely.
Back The Draw @ $3.10
Leicester City vs Arsenal
Sunday 28 April, 9:00pm, King Power Stadium
There is nothing between Leicester City and Arsenal in betting.
Arsenal’s inability to win on the road is no secret, but they will still go into this clash as narrow favourites.
They have won only seven of their past 14 matches as away favourites and you simply have to take them on in this scenario.
The home side has won the past four matches between these two sides and Leicester City have won two of their past five matches as home underdogs for a clear favourite.
Arsenal have fallen in a heap in recent weeks and I happy to take on once again.
Back Leicester City To Win @ $2.60
Burnley vs Manchester City
Sunday 28 April, 11:05pm, Turf Moor
Burnley 0 – Manchester City 1
Liverpool fans will not want to hear this, but it is very tough to bet against Manchester City in this clash.
They have won their past 11 matches in the English Premier League, but they have still been a losing betting play as away favourites.
Could Burnley actually do it?
They have won five of their past 12 matches as home underdogs and they are generally good for a couple of huge upsets every single.
$1.14 is very short for any side taking on Burnley and I am happy to have a very small bet on the Clarets to record one of the biggest upsets in the history of the EPL.
Manchester United vs Chelsea
Monday 29 April, 1:30am, Old Trafford
Manchester United 1 – Chelsea 1
This is a very important game in the battle for fourth place.
This is another clash where there is nothing between the two sides in betting.
It has been a tough month for Manchester United and they have lost their past two games in the English Premier League without really firing a shot.
In saying that, the home side has won four of the past five matches between these two sides and Chelsea have not won at Old Trafford since 2013.
Consistency has been an issue for Chelsea and they were poor against Burnley last weekend.
Backing the draw has been a profitable play in recent matches between these two sides and I am willing to bank on another stalemate.
Back The Draw @ $3.30
2017/2018
After a fast and frenetic fortnight with seemingly non-stop football, we return to a standard Premier League weekend with all ten teams in action this weekend.
There was a time when a late April meeting between Arsenal and Manchester United would have decisive implications on the Premier League title race however when the meet Monday morning (AEST) it will be the third act in Arsene Wenger’s farewell tour.
The Frenchman will have a chance to farewell his one time and possibly still current nemesis in Jose Mourinho in what is easily the match of the round.
We have previews and predictions for all ten Premier League fixtures ahead.
Liverpool vs Stoke
Saturday 28 April, 9:30pm, Anfield
In between two Champions League ties, you could almost forgive Liverpool if their focus is not at 100% when Stoke pay them a visit.
While a win would not secure a top four finish, it would just about do that and you would back them in having won four in a row against Stoke and six of their last seven.
The only thing that gives cause for concern about this game is how strong Liverpool’s starting side will be and with that in mind, I am steering clear of this game.
NO BET
Newcastle vs West Bromwich Albion
Sunday 29 April, 12:00am, St James’ Park
West Brom are doing their best to prolong what feels like their inevitable relegation getting two draws and a win from their last three matches.
Any dropped points against Newcastle and that will confine them to at least next season in The Championship.
Newcastle have taken points in four of the last five meetings between these sides including November’s 2-2 draw at The Hawthorns.
This has the look and feel of a game that ends with West Brom having their drop confirmed.
Back Newcastle to Win @ $1.75
Southampton vs Bournemouth
Sunday 29 April, 12:00am, St Mary’s Stadium
Bournemouth has been a profitable opponent for Southampton over the last few seasons, winning two and drawing two of the five meetings.
It is the perfect opponent for the Saints as they seek to stave off relegation and build on last week’s draw with Leicester.
Not to mention Bournemouth’s confidence will be dented after back to back losses against Manchester United and Liverpool.
With nothing else to play for Southampton have to go for it in this game as they try and pull off a great escape and that desperation will be the difference here.
Back Southampton to Win @ $1.70
Crystal Palace vs Leicester
Sunday 29 April, 12:00am, Selhurst Park
Palace are all but safe having gone unbeaten in their last three matches but could stand to pick up another point or two to put it beyond doubt.
Leicester come to town winless in three and are really struggling to score in that time too.
The market on this game looks about right to me and I am going to steer clear of it.
NO BET
Burnley vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Sunday 29 April, 12:00am, Turf Moor
Burnley’s top six push has taken a bit of a hit in their last two matches picking up just one point in those games.
Brighton have not won since they beat Arsenal on March 4 drawing twice and losing three times as they limp to the finish line.
Keeping goals out has been a big issue in that streak, having let in at least one goal in every Premier League game in 2018.
Burnley are not the most free flowing team but they should be able to find a goal or two in this match.
Back Burnley to Win @ $2.20
Huddersfield vs Everton
Sunday 29 April, 12:00am, Kirklees Stadium
Both teams enter this game off pressure relieving wins.
Huddersfield are all but safe as they opened up a six point gap on 18th placed Southampton but another win would ease any remaining nerves.
Everton on the other hand took some of the pressure off Sam Allardyce with their win over Newcastle.
This has the makings of a draw as both sides come in with a slightly cagey approach and try their utmost to avoid defeat.
Back the Draw @ $3.00
Swansea vs Chelsea
Sunday 29 April, 2:30am, Liberty Stadium
At a time when points are critical for Swansea, they will not be too happy to see a Chelsea side finding some encouraging form coming to town.
With an eye still on possibly stealing fourth place from Tottenham, Chelsea need a win to keep the pressure on.
The last two meetings between these sides at the Liberty Stadium have produced favourable results for Swansea with a win and a draw plus 21 of their 33 points this season have come at this venue.
Chelsea though are still a better side and have Olivier Giroud to call on when they need a critical goal at the moment and he will be a big factor in this match.
Back Olivier Giroud Anytime Goalscorer @ $2.40
West Ham vs Manchester City
Sunday 29 April, 11:15pm, Olympic Park
Some late season matches have plenty of meaning, while others carry the feeling of a dead rubber, this falls into the latter of those two categories.
Manchester City are the Champions and are embarking on a victory tour, while West Ham are a point or two off securing Premier League safety for another season.
City have won four in a row in this fixture including a couple of demolition jobs last season.
West Ham have scored in their last four matches and I would not be surprised if they can catch City on the break but even if they do score, City will still extend their winning run.
Back Manchester City to Win and Both Teams to Score @ $2.75
Manchester United vs Arsenal
Monday 30 April, 1:30am, Old Trafford
Arsene Wenger’s last match as Arsenal boss at the Theatre of Dreams might not have the ceremony some imagine it should as this contest comes not even 72 hours after their Europa League Semi Final.
Mourinho would love to have one last chance to sink the boot into a rival that he has, by and large had a major advantage over.
Arsenal have been poor on the road this season and even with the circumstances of this match it is hard to see them getting up for this game when they clearly have higher priority matches surrounding this game.
I expect both teams to be able to score at some point during the match but United will have too much with Arsenal playing a weakened squad.
Back Manchester United to Win and Over 2.5 Goals @ $2.15
Tottenham vs Watford
Tuesday 1 May, 5:00am, Wembley Stadium
Tottenham might just be producing their famous April collapse once more, drawing with Brighton and losing their FA Cup Semi Final to Manchester United.
Even so their opponents this week are experiencing a genuine downward spiral as they have picked up a meagre two points from their last five outings.
Watford held Tottenham to a draw in December but were playing much better football at that time and before that had lost their last seven matches against them and this match has the look of being closer to the seven Tottenham victories than the one draw.
This would be the perfect opportunity for another one of those “Harry Kane claims a goal” jokes but I’ll just play a straight bat here and say I think he is in for a big night.
Back Harry Kane to Outscore the Opposition @ $2.15
2016/2017
There are now only three weeks left in the English Premier League season and Chelsea continue to edge closer to the title.
They face Middlesbrough on Tuesday morning, while title rivals Tottenham are in action against West Ham on Saturday morning.
It isn’t only the title race that is on in earnest as teams jockey for position right throughout the English Premier League and you can find our complete 2016/2017 EPL Week 36 tips below.
West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Saturday 6 May, 5:00am, Olympic Stadium
Tottenham remain in the English Premier League title race, but this is a game that they desperately need to win to have any chance whatsoever.
Their unbeaten run came to an end at the hands of Chelsea in the FA Cup Semi-Final, but their form in the English Premier League continues to be flawless and they scored a very important win over Arsenal last weekend.
They have won seven of their past 12 games as away favourites for a clear profit and they have not conceded a goal in their past four EPL games.
West Ham have won just one of their past eight games and their two most recent performances have been incredibly uninspiring 0-0 draws.
They have only won one of their past seven games as home underdogs and they are a side that are clearly looking for the end of the season.
Tottenham should win this game comfortably and keep West Ham scoreless in the process.
Back Tottenham To Win To Nil @ $2.50
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace
Saturday 6 May, 9:30pm, Etihad Stadium
It has been a very uninspiring end to the English Premier League season for Manchester City and they are now in danger of falling out of the top four.
They have failed to win their past two games – including a very poor effort against Middlesbrough – but they will still start this clash as clear favourites.
Manchester City have won only eight of their past 17 games as home favourites for a clear loss and they are incredibly tough to trust from a betting standpoint.
Crystal Palace head into this clash on the back of a disappointing loss to Burnley, but they are a side that have saved their best performances for the best teams in the competition.
They have won six of their past 16 games as away underdogs for a big profit and have recorded wins over both Arsenal and Liverpool in the past month.
I am willing to take the gamble on Crystal Palace and they are great value to come away from this clash with at least a point.
Back Crystal Palace And Draw Double Chance @ $3.75
Bournemouth vs Stoke City
Sunday 7 May, 12:00am, Goldsands Stadium
Bournemouth have won two games on the trot and will go into this clash as clear favourites.
Bournemouth have flown under the radar somewhat in the past couple of months, but they have done well to drag themselves out of trouble and into the top ten.
The Cherries have won six of their past ten games as home favourites and their recent form at home has been particularly impressive.
Stoke City were one of the first teams in the English Premier League that looked as though they were done with this season and they have played accordingly in recent weeks.
Winning away from home has been a huge issue and they have recorded just the one win from their past 16 games as away underdogs.
Bournemouth are always tough to beat in front of their home fans and should be able to get the job done.
Back Bournemouth To Win @ $2.15
Burnley vs West Bromwich Albion
Sunday 7 May, 12:00am, Turf Moor
West Bromwich Albion have lost four games in a row and it is Burnley that will go into this clash as favourites.
Burnley scored their first away win of the season against Crystal Palace last weekend and they will fancy their chances at home against West Brom.
Backing Burnley at home has been an incredibly profitable betting play in the English Premier League this season and they have won two of their three games as home favourites.
It has been well over a month since West Bromwich Albion scored an English Premier League goal, but they remarkably still sit in eighth position on the EPL table.
The Baggies have won only three of their past 16 games as away underdogs and it is clear that they are another team that are done with this season.
There is simply no reason to stop backing Burnley when they play in front of their home fans.
Back Burnley To Win @ $2.15
Hull City vs Sunderland
Sunday 7 May, 12:00am, The KC Stadium
Sunderland have already been relegated, but Hull City remain in genuine danger of going down.
They remain two points clear of Swansea City and they desperately need to win this game to have any chance of survival.
This will be just the sixth game they have started as favourites this season, but it is a position in which they have thrived – they have won four of their past five games in this scenario.
What has looked inevitable for the majority of the season finally became a reality last weekend when Sunderland were officially relegated from the top flight of English football.
They have won just two of their past 17 games as away underdogs and it is tough to see them winning another game this season.
Hull City have far more to play for and really should be able to get the job done.
Back Hull City To Win To Nil @ $2.25
Leicester City vs Watford
Sunday 7 May, 12:00am, King Power Stadium
Leicester City have finished the English Premier League season with a wet sail and they are clear favourites to account for Watford this weekend.
Leicester City secured a rare win away from home when they beat West Bromwich Albion last weekend and there is plenty to suggest they can make it two wins on the trot.
The Foxes have won eight of their past 12 games as home favourites for a clear profit and their home form has been particularly impressive since the sacking of Claudio Ranieri.
Watford have produced two fairly uninspiring efforts in recent weeks and they have slipped from tenth position down to 13th.
The Hornets have been a profitable betting side as away underdogs this season, but they have won only three of their past 17 games in this scenario and they have been very tough to trust in recent weeks.
Leicester City should be able to cruise to another comfortable victory.
Back Leicester City To Win To Nil @ $2.63
Swansea City vs Everton
Sunday 7 May, 2:30am, Liberty Stadium
This looks set to be one of the most competitive games of the weekend and there is very little between these two teams in betting.
Swansea City remain two points behind Hull City in the relegation zone and a win over Everton would do their chances of survival a big boost.
The Swans have won only one of their past eight games as away underdogs, but they will take plenty of confidence from the fact that they have not lost to Everton since 2014.
Everton were no match for Chelsea last weekend, but Swansea City are absolutely a big drop in quality.
Winning away from home has been somewhat of an issue for Everton this season and they have won only three of their ten games as away favourites for a clear loss.
This will be a very tense game for Swansea City and it is the draw that really stands out at the current quote of $3.30.
Back The Draw @ $3.30
Liverpool vs Southampton
Sunday 7 May, 10:30pm, Anfield
Liverpool have struggled against Southampton in recent years, but they will still go into this clash at Anfield as clear favourites.
It has been an up and down season for Liverpool, but they desperately need to win this clash to ensure that they remain in the top four for another weekend.
They have proven to be tough to beat at home this season and they have won 12 of their past 17 games as home favourites for a narrow profit.
Southampton have struggled for consistency during their English Premier League campaign and they go into this clash on the back of an uninspiring draw with Hull City.
Winning away from home has been an issue for Southampton this season and they have won only one of their past eight games as away underdogs for a clear loss.
Liverpool should be able to get the job done, but there is no value at his current price and I am happy to stay out from a betting standpoint.
No Bet
Arsenal vs Manchester United
Monday 8 May, 1:00am, Emirates Stadium
This is easily the match of the round and crucial for the top four aspirations of both sides.
Arsenal were simply no match for Tottenham last weekend, but they will still go into this clash as clear favourites.
The Gunners have proven tough to beat in front of their home fans this season and they have won 12 of their past 15 games as home favourites for a clear profit.
Manchester United will be on the quick back-up from their Europa League clash with Celta and their recent form in the English Premier League has been somewhat up and down.
The Red Devils are yet to win a game as away underdogs this season, but they have been able to take a point from two of their games in this scenario.
This game has all the makings of a low-scoring draw and the $3.50 that is currently on offer for the draw does represent nice value.
Back The Draw @ $3.50
Chelsea vs Middlesbrough
Tuesday 9 May, 5:00am, Stamford Bridge
Chelsea sit four points clear at the top of the English Premier League table and have the title at the mercy.
It should come as no surprise that they go into this clash with Middlesbrough as dominant favourites and it really is tough to see them getting beaten.
Chelsea have won 14 of their past 17 games as home favourites for a clear profit and they simply haven’t dropped points in games like this one all season long – outside of one aberration against Crystal Palace.
This is a massive game for Middlesbrough as they still sit six points away from safety and a loss would all but ensure that they are relegated.
They were able to take a point from their clash with Manchester City, but Chelsea are much stronger at the back and it is very tough to see Middlesbrough scoring.
Middlesbrough have won only one of their past 16 games as away underdogs and that doesn’t look like improving this weekend.
Back Chelsea To Win To Nil @ $1.67