Two weeks without the Premier League and we’re finally back, and back with a bang with huge games such as Chelsea vs Manchester City and Leeds vs Manchester United to see who holds the bragging rights in the war of the roses.
A huge weekend at the top and the bottom of the Premier League table, with every point being crucial at this stage of the season.
Here, Rant Sport writer Elliot Ward looks at betting tips, how games could pan out and all things Premier League ahead of Gameweek 32.
West Ham vs Wolves
West Ham have been much better recently, picking up six points in their last five games which includes three draws one win and one defeat, getting results against Manchester City and a win away at Fulham thanks to star man Crysencio Summerville with the goal.
Similar to West Ham, Wolves have been much better recently, acquiring seven points in their last five, with wins against Liverpool and Aston Villa.
Wolves look hungry and will put up a huge test for West Ham in their hopes of Premier League survival.
With both teams in decent form I have gone with a draw for this one, as I feel both teams are very equally matched at this moment in time.
Suggested bet – draw at 13/5 (Sky Bet)
Arsenal vs Bournemouth
Arsenal have been excellent in the league in the last few months and results show this, only one loss in the last 15 Premier League games is very good going.
Now with a point to prove after their EFL cup final loss and shock FA Cup loss to Southampton, Arsenal will be spurred on to win the Premier League.
Bournemouth’s last five fixtures have been very interesting with five draws.
The Cherries are a solid team, however I don’t feel they have enough firepower going forward and enough defensive stability to keep top teams like Arsenal at bay.
For that reason I have gone with an Arsenal win, and a standout performance from in-form Declan Rice.
He’s a box crasher who loves to get among the goals and I think this weekend is a perfect time to implement this due to Bournemouth’s lack of attacking threat. My tip for this one is a Declan Rice goal.
Suggested bet – Declan Rice anytime goal 4/1 (Sky Bet)
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Brentford vs Everton
Brentford sit in seventh place and are unbeaten in their last five games, four draws and a recent win away to Burnley.
Eight goals have been scored by Brentford in their last five, their attacking threat is immense with Igor Thiago leading their line.
Everton sit a place below Brentford in eighth and have picked up nine points in their last five with three wins.
Everton have also scored eight goals in their last five, matching Brentford’s tally.
Suggested bet – Both teams to score (BTTS) 8/11 (Sky Bet)
Burnley vs Brighton
Burnley sit 19th in the league and similar to Wolves, look nailed on to return to the Championship this season, and with one win in the last 22 league games I don’t see a way they get anything from this game.
Brighton have been in red hot form, taking 12 points out of a possible 15 in their last five games.
Danny Welbeck has scored four out of the seven goals Brighton have scored in this period.
Suggested bet – Danny Welbeck first goalscorer 9/2 (Sky Bet)
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Liverpool vs Fulham
Liverpool’s recent form has not been up to standard, with a loss to Brighton and a draw to Tottenham at home in their last five.
However, I do think they are good enough to beat Fulham, no doubt about that but they will find it difficult.
Fulham’s form has not been brilliant either with two wins in their last five, however I do think they will put up a good performance.
It’s rare you see Fulham lose massively and I don’t think we’ll see that this weekend.
Harry Wilson is Fulham’s star player and being a former Liverpool player I think he’ll look to impress in this game and with his ability I think he could do very well.
Suggested bet – Harry Wilson anytime goalscorer 10/3 (Sky Bet)
Crystal Palace vs Newcastle
Crystal Palace recently have not looked like scoring goals and when they do score more times than not they only score one goal in games and I do think that it will be difficult for them to find that form late into the season.
Newcastle have definitely had a difficult season also, sitting in 12th position and also as of recently are struggling to score goals, with their recent two wins only scoring three in both these games.
Suggested bet – under 2.5 goals 11/10 (Sky Bet)
Sunderland vs Tottenham
Sunderland come into this game in good spirits after their derby day victory over Newcastle in Gameweek 31.
The last time they beat Newcastle in December they did not lose for four games after – I think this will continue and they will bounce off of that previous result.
Tottenham come into this game the total opposite to Sunderland, with their last result being a 3-0 loss at home to Nottingham Forest – and are severely damaged with no motivation whatsoever, so I think it will be difficult for them to get a result away at the Stadium of light.
Suggested bet – Sunderland to win 8/5 (Sky Bet)
Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa
This is an interesting game with Nottingham Forest coming into this match really positively after their 3-0 win away at Tottenham.
I do think the firepower of Morgan Gibbs-White could drive them forward in this game especially, as it’s at the City Ground.
Aston Villa have quality all over the pitch, however have not been brilliant of late, only winning one game in their last six, and will want to get back their form from earlier on in the season – and this is exactly what I think they will do.
Suggested bet – Aston Villa to win 13/8 (Sky Bet)
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Chelsea vs Manchester City
Chelsea only have one win in their last five and have been poor in Europe in between the Premier League, losing to PSG twice conceding eight goals in them two games, then three to Everton last time out in the league.
Manchester City come into this in red hot form and will want to continue that to put pressure on league leaders Arsenal. I think with their attacking prowess, it could pose a real problem to Chelsea.
I think Manchester City will have free roam in the final third and more specifically Antoine Semenyo will have the space he needs to perform.
Suggested bet – Semenyo to score anytime 7/4 (Sky Bet)
Manchester United vs Leeds United
Manchester United have been in fantastic form under Michael Carrick only losing one game in the 11 games he has been in charge which will have confidence at a high.
With Bruno Fernandes, Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo in the attack it could cause serious problems for the Leeds defence.
Leeds United have not been in great form with their last win coming on the 6th of February against Nottingham Forest.
To counter Manchester United’s great frontline, Leeds United are very good defensively, keeping two clean sheets in their last two games.
Leeds concede a lot of corners and with the presence of Benjamin Sesko, I think he could get on the scoresheet in this game.
Suggested bet – Benjamin Sesko anytime goalscorer 6/5 (Sky Bet)
