The Premier League never disappoints! After a round of fixtures which would have surely seen every interest piqued, City now host Spurs whilst elsewhere United travel to St. James’ Park!
Saturday, 2 December
5/10 Brentford | Draw 34/10 | Luton 5/1 (17:00)
I know the narrative around Luton remains that they are in a relegation scrap – but I’m a big fan. They are happy to go about their business and given their recent performances, it’s clear they are up for the fight.
Brentford were largely unlucky against Arsenal, they are a good side who know how to make it difficult for their opponents…however, these are the games they need to start winning. Back the home win here.
3/10 Arsenal | Draw 42/10 | Wolves 8/1 (17:00)
Wolves are somewhat frustrating to follow, they also seem to register explosive performances but often fail to show enough quality to kill the game off. Arsenal have gone off the boil a little in my opinion. Yes, they are continuing to claim good results, but their performances aren’t at the level they were earlier in the year.
If they are to keep pressure on the top of the League, these are the sorts of games they need to dominate. 3/10 is a little short for me, but I’m happy to punt under 2.5 goals here.
17/20 Burnley | Draw 51/20 | Sheffield 31/10 (17:00)
This is a tough game to call. The Blades are on a really good run of form, I know they were beaten last time out against Bournemouth, but I don’t think that should deter you.
Burnley have been horrible at home, losing seven out of seven League games at Turf Moor! Vincent Kompany saw his side grab a foothold against West Ham only to have snatched at the death! I’m backing the visitors at generous odds.
33/20 Nottm Forest | Draw 23/10 | Everton 31/20 (19:30)
I feel for Everton a little bit, it seems as though the energy around Goodison Park is really tense and unhappy at the moment. Supporters have made themselves heard around the Premier League’s findings and to think that sort of frustration doesn’t transmit over to the players and team is naïve.
Forest lost their first game at home to Brighton; they have enjoyed some really good success in front of their home fans, and I think they will get back to winning ways here.
9/10 Newcastle | Draw 26/10 | Manchester United 26/10 (22:00)
What a turnaround it has been for Newcastle! They looked lethargic and negative against Bournemouth but followed that up with a spirited and incredibly positive display against Chelsea. Chelsea started really well, but after about 15 minutes of football there was no other result but a Newcastle win.
United are (statistically at least) better than any other team in the League at the moment. They have five wins from their last six games! However, if you have watched them play this season you might be inclined to suggest these statistics flatter to deceive… I think the home win might be the option here.
Sunday, 3 December
7/10 Chelsea | Draw 31/10 | Brighton 32/10 (16:00)
Chelsea continues to improve for sure, but they remain a rather erratic side who can blow hot and cold at the best of times. There are signs of improvement, there is no doubt about that, but in terms of relying on them to consistently produce positive performances – it can be impossible.
Brighton is less reliable than they have been recently, but one thing you can be sure of is their style of play. Front foot football will certainly suit this environment, but I think it brings Chelsea into the game a little more. Back the hosts.
1/4 Liverpool | Draw 52/10 | Fulham 8/1 (16:00)
Liverpool continues to show the threats they carry upfront through the likes of Mo Salah and Darwin Nunez. Jurgen Klopp has himself lamented at the fact that his side has relished destroying opposing defenses with what they can produce on the counter.
My only concern is that won’t be the case here against Fulham. I can’t see how Fulham contain Liverpool, but I do think they have a talented manager in Marco Silva. I think they will survive the drop; I doubt however whether they will survive Anfield. Back the Reds on the -2 handicap.
1/1 West Ham | Draw 24/10 | C Palace 26/10 (16:00)
This is a tough game to call. Palace will know their opponents have all of the pressure and expectation. Roy Hodgson will be content to play on the counter and with the return of Eberechi Eze to full fitness, they will be confident in the final third.
West Ham managed to come from behind and claim all of the points at Burnley, given their own injury concerns I think David Moyes would have been buzzing. I can’t separate these two though – back the draw.
23/10 Bournemouth | Draw 29/10 | Aston Villa 19/20 (16:00)
Bournemouth find themselves in a bit of form at the moment, they’ve earned some really good results but not face a side who have been absolutely flying. Aston Villa are so organized under Unai Emery; they press really high and look to manipulate their opponents into specific field positions.
I really do enjoy watching them play, and I think they are full value for the 19/20 price on offer here.
3/10 Manchester City | Draw 48/10 | Tottenham 7/1 (18:30)
See our feature fixture here!
