It’s the final round of Premier League football before the FIFA World Cup becomes our sole focus – and what a round it could be. The so-called big guns aren’t exactly dominating their way through the league, but that’s classic Premier League standard!
Saturday 12 November
Manchester City 1/7 | Draw 7/1 | Brentford (14:30)
Erling Haaland returned to the City team to face Fulham last time out, and in a totally unprecedented turn of events, the Norwegian striker stole the headlines with a penalty at the death, to earn his side all three points.
Brentford have not won away from home in the league so far this season – they certainly will not end that run at the Etihad! Not the greatest value, but City + Over 2.5 goals at 4/10 should be good enough for the multiples.
Liverpool 1/4 | Draw 56/10 | Southampton 9/1 (17:00)
Have Liverpool turned the corner? Has Mo Salah turned the corner? I mean, can we really trust the Reds just yet? They have been manic in Europe but have flattered to deceive in all their local engagements.
Southampton will play this game without Ralph Hasenhuttl who was let go by the club last weekend. Will the ‘new manager bounce’ that trended with Aston Villa still apply here then?
Nevertheless, I think Liverpool to win at 1/4 is far too short. I’d much rather have them winning at half-time at 6/10.
Bournemouth 37/20 | Draw 9/4 | Everton 31/20 (17:00)
Bournemouth just cannot see out a result. I mean, they haven’t played particularly poorly recently but the Cherries just can’t win. They threw away a 2-0 lead against Spurs before scoring three at Leeds and yet have nothing to show for it.
Everton themselves are horribly inconsistent. They beat a flying Palace before being totally outplayed by a Leicester side struggling to find form. To be honest, I’m not sure which way this goes, but I think I’d throw a lung at Over 2.5 goals. Get on at 21/20.
West Ham 1/1 | Draw 5/2 | Leicester 26/10 (17:00)
Leicester still find themselves languishing near the bottom of the league even after 15 weeks of football. It’s interesting to read how some feel they may have turned a corner, but I can’t see it if they remain so inconsistent.
West Ham are yet to play a poor game of football. I know they haven’t won everything, and at times they could be better in certain moments, but I like the look of them week in and week out. I’m all over the hosts at evens.
Tottenham 6/10 | Draw 33/10 | Leeds 42/10 (17:00)
Beating Liverpool and following that up with an exciting 4-3 win at home to Bournemouth was exactly the tonic a struggling Leeds team would have needed.
Yes, Spurs are missing key players now, however I think Antonio Conte needs to set this team free. Their first-half performances have ben dire of late. The overly-cautious approach was punished by Liverpool last week
Spurs should play with a touch more freedom here, and if so, I think they win.
Nottingham Forest 21/10 | Draw 22/10 | C Palace 14/10 (17:00)
I can’t see Forest winning this one. That win against Liverpool seems to have done more damage than good. They followed it up with a horrible performance against Arsenal (which was criticised by Steve Cooper) before drawing 2-2 with Brentford.
Palace have been exciting, direct, and stubborn throughout this season. Their confidence is absolutely not dependent on external opinions, and I feel that is what makes them so strong. I’m backing the away win.
Newcastle 13/10 | Draw 24/10 | Chelsea 21/10 (19:30)
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Wolves 48/10| Draw 32/10 | Arsenal 11/20 (21:45)
I really don’t think Wolves are as poor a team as their season would otherwise suggest. They have some quality players all over the pitch, and in Julen Lopetegui, they have a serial winner who has done it at the highest levels.
Surely the time has come where Arsenal need to be seen as rivals to Manchester City and challengers for the league title? They have been fantastic! Anyway, I’m not entirely sure what to make of a new-look Wolves side, so I’m happy to go with Arsenal on the win/draw double chance and both teams scoring at 21/20.
Sunday 13 November
Brighton 17/20 | Draw 26/10 | Aston Villa 31/10 (16:00)
After thrashing Chelsea, Brighton and Roberto de Zerbi continue to fly high. The Seagulls are registering some brilliant performances, and if they continue to do so, they can ask questions of any side on their day.
Villa showed a confidence and swagger completely associated with their new manager. I won’t go into too much detail… you know you saw the result! Despite their excellent showing against a tepid Manchester United, I think Villa will go down at the hands of Brighton here.
Fulham 29/10 | Draw 29/10 | Manchester United 17/20 (18:30)
Fulham come into this game one of two ways; They are either shattered at coming so close to taking points off Manchester City, or they are absolutely buoyed by their positive performance.
United were horrible against Aston Villa. They had no response for their intensity or direct approach and in truth lost the game in the first 15 minutes. It’s true, United have been much better under Ten Hag, but they cannot fall into the trap of being completely reliant on the positive performances of a handful of key players.
I think both teams scoring here is likely the way to go, you can get about 11/20, which is good enough for me.
TREBLE @ 5/2
Man City + Over 2.5 4/10
Liverpool (Half-time) 6/10
Tottenham Win 6/10
