The games come thick and fast at this stage of the season and we have another weekend of Premier League action to look forward to.
We have previewed five of the 10 games taking place in the upcoming round of fixtures, including matches involving Liverpool and Manchester City.
A £10 wager on our three-leg acca would pay out £34.87, while the same stake on our five-leg version offers a potential return of £102.07.
Everton vs Liverpool: Liverpool to win (21/50)
Liverpool dropped two points on Wednesday, as they were held to a 3-3 draw by Newcastle United in a thrilling match up in the northeast.
The Reds still have a healthy seven-point lead at the summit of the standings. Needless to say, Arne Slot would have settled for being in this position after 14 games.
This could be another potential banana skin, though. Everton fans will ensure they serve up a hostile atmosphere in the last ever Merseyside derby at Goodison Park.
The Toffees won the corresponding fixture last term, while they head into the match on the back of a resounding 4-0 triumph over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Wednesday.
Still, Liverpool should be able to handle the noise at Goodison. Their superior attacking quality will surely make the difference in the early kick-off on Saturday.
⚽ Go for a Chelsea win at 3/4 with bet365 ⚽
Crystal Palace vs Manchester City: Both teams to score (7/10)
Manchester City returned to winning ways in the midweek round of fixtures, as they ran out 3-0 winners against Nottingham Forest.
With Liverpool held by Newcastle, Pep Guardiola’s side moved to within nine points of top spot - a glimmer of hope in the title race, perhaps.
Although City were worthy winners against Forest, they still gave up chances to Nuno Espirito Santo’s side. The champions continue to look vulnerable to opposition transitions.
That is one of the areas in which Crystal Palace thrive. Oliver Glasner likes his team to get the ball forward quickly. Jean-Philippe Mateta is a master at holding the ball up, while Ebere Eze’s dribbling and Ismaila Sarr’s speed could cause City problems.
Guardiola’s men will likely come out on top in south London, but a clean sheet could be beyond them. Goals at both ends is the way to go in this one.
⚽ Choose both teams to score at 7/10 with bet365 ⚽
Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest: Under 3.5 goals (4/9)
Manchester United were second best in every department against Arsenal on Wednesday. A 2-0 defeat was Ruben Amorim’s first loss since taking charge of the 20-time English champions.
That game proved that United have plenty of catching up to do with the top teams in the division. In the meantime, it is vital that they get back on track this weekend.
Nottingham Forest are no pushovers. Even after a 3-0 defeat by Manchester City last time out, Nuno’s men are sixth in the table. They have been the surprise package of the campaign so far.
Forest are capable of causing United problems on the counter-attack. However, the goals have dried up of late: the East Midlanders have scored just one goal in their last three games, and that was a penalty.
United are still working things out in attack. Marcus Rashford has looked much livelier since Amorim assumed control, but the jury remains out on the United frontline in general.
⚽ Back under 3.5 goals at 4/9 with bet365 ⚽
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Aston Villa vs Southampton: Aston Villa to score in both halves (10/11)
Aston Villa picked up a much-needed victory over Brentford on Wednesday. That was their first win in eight Premier League games.
It must not be a one-off, however. If Villa want to qualify for the Champions League this season, they cannot afford to fall too far adrift of the top four.
Beating Southampton is essential. Russell Martin’s men are in danger of becoming the league’s whipping boys. After a 5-1 thrashing by Chelsea in midweek, they are now seven points adrift of safety.
Despite having home advantage behind them, it is hard to see their leaky defence being able to keep Villa out. Unai Emery’s charges should have plenty of joy going forward in this one.
⚽ Tip Aston Villa to score in both halves at 10/11 with bet365 ⚽
Brentford vs Newcastle United: Brentford or draw (8/15)
Brentford’s loss at Villa Park was a continuation of their miserable away record this term. Thomas Frank’s team have collected just one point from a possible 21 at opposition grounds.
It is a different story on their own patch. With six wins and a draw to their name, Brentford have the best home record in the Premier League.
Newcastle showed plenty of fight and spirit in a 3-3 draw with Liverpool last time out, but they were very poor in their last away game at Crystal Palace.
Eddie Howe’s team often struggle to impose themselves on matches on the road, and that could be the case again here.
Having said that, it is worth hedging your bets by making use of the double chance market.
⚽ Select Brentford or draw at 8/15 with bet365 ⚽
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About the author
Greg Lea
Greg Lea is a freelance football writer from London. He predominantly covers the Premier League and has had work published by the Guardian, FourFourTwo, ESPN and others.
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