The Premier League games continue to come thick and fast. A lot has already been made about the race for European places and the title, but what about the relegation battle??
Saturday 29 April
Crystal Palace 18/10 | Draw 9/4 | West Ham 16/10 (13:30)
West Ham are starting to look a little more like their former selves, I think they need this sort of finish when looking forward to next season. Palace are pretty much safe in my opinion and so it’s really just a question as to whether they will take their foot off the pedal. I think Under 2.5 goals here at 7/10 is a player for me…
Brighton 9/20 | Draw 37/10 | Wolves 56/10 (16:00)
Brighton continues to impress under Roberto de Zerbi, they’ve had a breakout season effectively and I hope they are able to maintain it. Wolves are pretty much safe so I’m not sure they will be too panicked about this – back the home side.
Brentford 15/20 | Draw 11/4 | Nottingham Forest 39/10 (16:00)
Forest have been unlucky at times, and the onslaught against Steve Cooper is a little harsh in my opinion. Nevertheless, their away form is horrible, and I guess something has to give. Brentford’s results have slacked off recently, but they remain a tough side to beat at home. I’ll play it safe here and back the home side.
Sunday 30 April
Manchester United 13/20 | Draw 33/10 | Aston Villa 38/10 (15:00)
Underestimate Aston Villa at your peril. Unai Emery’s men are tactically disciplined and still pose a real attacking threat. They have played brilliant football at times and are a real treat to watch. United have played well at home and will want to get one back on Villa – I think it’s a little tight to call though. Both teams scoring at 6/10 makes plenty of appeal for me.
Fulham 15/2 | Draw 46/10 | Manchester City 1/3 (15:00)
Fulham keep surprising me – or maybe embarrassing is the correct word? Irrespective, I doubt there will be any surprises here. City are contending a treble – which is remarkably quiet in terms of the media? Although, I think that favours them to be honest. Back the away win and both to score at 37/20.
Bournemouth 17/10 | Draw 49/20 | Leeds United 31/20 (15:00)
Bournemouth will still be hopeful of staying up this season and to be fair, some of their performances justify that statement. I mean, they’ve had their fair share of being battered, but similarly they have registered performances worthy of praise. Leeds have imploded, I don’t think they deal with their hosts effectively and so I suggest you get all over the 17/10 about the home win.
Newcastle 9/20 | Draw 36/10 | Southampton 6/1 (15:00)
Southampton still have it all to do. They remain a team desperate for points, and so every game is effectively a must-win. I agree with some pundits who are suggesting the pressure is off them due to how many people see them as already relegated, which I think helps their cause. Newcastle continues to stay in the fight for Champions League football and I think a win here does a lot for that dream. Back the home win.
Liverpool 13/20 | Draw 32/10 | Tottenham 39/10 (17:30)
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QUAD @ 9/1
Brighton Win 9/20
Brentford Win 15/20
Newcastle Win 9/20
Man City + BTTS 37/20
