I’m so excited with this set of fixtures, every game is enthralling and the value that can be found has a tasty lure for the punters among us.
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My ‘Must-Have Midweek Multiple’ is at a very flirty 8/1 this week and I suggest you get behind it!
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Tuesday 2 February
9/10 Sheffield | Draw 23/10 | West Brom 33/10 (20:00)
Chris Wilder would have taken a lot of heart in watching his side’s defensive display against one of the best attacking threats in the league. The Blades would have always seen their game at the Etihad as a free-hit, I would go as far as to say that their confidence-boosting victory at Old Trafford was aided and abetted by their performance at the Etihad.
Big Sam’s West Brom haven’t really been able to show much since their massive victory against Wolves. They were really passive against Fulham and could have lost that one but for Sam Johnstone in goal and a bit of luck in the final third.
I think the Blades will have no problem cutting through this West Brom side and claiming three precious points.
9/4 Wolves | 23/10 | Arsenal 5/4 (20:00)
Wolves have
enjoyed playing Arsenal in the league in recent times, achieving positive
results from five of their last seven encounters. However, this isn’t the same
Wolves we’ve come to expect in the league, it truly is remarkable how big of an
impact Raul Jimenez being sidelined has had!
The Arsenal
seem to be heading toward mounting an attack on the top four, whilst Wolves
seem to be headed toward the tail end of the league.
I’d love to say, ‘back
the pack’, but the truth is Arsenal should have no issues dispensing a defeat
and at 5/4 you have simply got to put it in your multiples as well as, throwing
in that provident fund payout (which, if you’ve been following the articles,
has quadrupled in value)
5/10 Manchester United | 34/10 | Southampton 48/10 (22:15)
I am very
intrigued by this one. United haven’t been great at home and don’t really enjoy
dominating the ball, Southampton, on the other hand, don’t seem to mind
travelling but won’t wonder too far away from their attacking ethos.
Southampton
will feel hard done by with their loss to Aston Villa – and rightly so! The
handball in the box coupled with the “Danny Ings’ goal” being adjudicated as
offside by only the slightest of margins would have made for a rather
frustrating night for the Saints.
There’s
been a lot said about United’s performance at Arsenal, now whilst I agree that
we could have won that game, I’m not too sure I agree with the anger and
proverbial ‘throwing toys out of the cot’ by some supporters. United are second
on the table, into the fifth round of the FA Cup and just played out to a goalless draw away to a good Arsenal side – with a supposed rancid defence.
this one could peter out to a rather cagey affair and the Under 2.5 market
appeals to me at 5/4, but if you pushed me for an outright tip, I’d have to go
with the draw at 34/10 although I’d love to be pleasantly surprised…
18/10 Newcastle | 22/10 | C Palace 16/10 (22:15)
What a
massive result for Steve Bruce and Newcastle over the weekend! For a large portion
of that game, Newcastle were able to withstand the attacking advances made by
Everton, but when they created an opportunity, they sure did take it.
I suspect
this game will be very similar, Crystal Palace will look to dominate possession
and certainly have players like Eberechi Eze and Wilfried Zaha who can hurt
you. Newcastle will definitely have the confidence but these two will cancel
each other out. Back the draw.
Wednesday 3 February
12/1 Burnley | 52/10 | Manchester City 1/5 (22:00)
Respect
must be given to Burnley; you know exactly what you are in for when travelling
to Turf Moor. Sean Dyche’s side will be difficult to breakdown and might just
cause some degree of uneasiness for City – who are currently without Kevin De
Bruyne or a decent striker.
But the
ease with which this City side operate is sumptuous and naturally they have the
ability to come away with all three here. If I’m honest though, I’d have to say
this could be a banana skin fixture for them only because Burnley won’t allow
the game to open up and become stretched.
I
wouldn’t include this in any multiples, but if you must have a punt, have one
on the nose. Totals away team – Under 2.5 at 15/20.
29/10 Fulham | 5/2 | Leicester City 9/10 (20:00)
Leicester
will want to forget their past weekend activity as soon as possible and will
look to get back to winning ways when they travel to Craven Cottage on
Wednesday. In truth that game against Leeds was a terrible one to lose but an
incredible one to win.
Fulham are
beginning to prove hard to beat and Scott Parker’s side could be an awkward
fixture for a Wilfred Ndidi and Jamie Vardy-less Leicester. Their absence could
prove to be critical.
Back
Fulham to get a positive result here in the Win/Draw Double Chance market at
15/20.
27/20 Leeds | 51/20 | Everton 18/10 (21:30)
European
hopefuls, Everton, would have had a somewhat unsolicited reality check on the
weekend, getting humbled by two goals to nothing at the hands (or should I say
feet?) of Newcastle.
I prefer
Everton on the road though, much like Manchester United they are incredibly
dangerous on the counter.
Marcelo
Bielsa’s wild-at-heart side will not change and you can expect a rather open
game of football. They will look to do the league double over Everton, and
whilst I’m not counting that out however, I think Both Teams to Score at 5/10
seems a banker.
11/10 Aston Villa | 49/20 | West Ham 23/10 (22:15)
Both of
these two sides are having an incredible season so far, so much so that
European spots are certainly in the conversation but without the usual
facetious undertones you might expect to accompany such statements.
The
Villains will be happy to return to Villa Park where they have collected seven
points from the most reason nine on offer. Dean Smith’s side will come into
this one with confidence and momentum and I’m confident they will collect all
three.
West Ham
are beginning to limp after a fine showing early on, Liverpool humbled them –
but I’m not sure why we all got sucked into the idea that they could get a
result against the Red side of Merseyside, they have David Moyes at the helm
after all. Get on the home win, which offers some real value.
7/20 Liverpool | 4/1 | Brighton 13/2 (22:15)
Brighton
got a massive result against Spurs over the weekend and I’m not too sure why
some have described it as an upset. Spurs are without Harry Kane; they haven’t
been able to find their stride and just look incredibly pedestrian.
Nevertheless,
Liverpool are back, Klopp has been able to drag his Red’s out of a slump and I
can’t see past the home win here. Put your money down.
Thursday 4 February
24/10 Tottenham | 24/10 | Chelsea 11/10 (22:00)
I must be
honest and say that I have been impressed by Thomas Tuchel and my opinion has
drastically changed – yes, I know he’s only been in charge for two games.
Granted, I had formulated an adverse opinion of the man based off of watching
the odd Dortmund game and PSG in the Champions League. His system at Chelsea
has been evident instantly.
The unorthodox approach of creating a box in the midfield,
looking to win the ball by suffocating the centre of the park whilst
simultaneously allowing for his defenders to make undercutting runs into the
box and causing serious defensive issues for the opposition has been, for lack
of a better word, inspirational.
I cannot
see how Tottenham will cause issues for this Chelsea side, I could be getting
carried away, but it could be embarrassing – especially if Spurs defend like
they did against Liverpool and Brighton.
The away
win is tipped with the utmost confidence and should be added to all multiples.
Plus!
for extra value you must have a look at Hollywoodbets’ Price Booster special
for the week for some awesome betting options in this massive London derby! At
33/10 I like the look of Werner to score anytime and Chelsea to win.
Must-have Midweek Multiple @ 8/1
Arsenal Win 5/4
Leeds vs Everton BTTS 5/10
Liverpool Win 7/20
Chelsea Win 11/10
Written by Ryan Liberty
@Mr_R_Liberty
