We have a great mix of fixtures this weekend in the Premier League: a London derby, league leaders who travel to a tricky place, and a team looking to get out of the relegation zone. Read this blog, and more so you don’t miss those key talking points from the Premier League.
Tottenham V Chelsea
PREMIER LEAGUE FORM: W – L – W – W – L VS L – D – D – D – W
The rivalry between these two London teams cannot be overstated. Both teams are not in an ideal table position and both managers will hope a win this weekend might serve as a springboard for the rest of the season, especially Graham Potter.
After blitzing the transfer market, Chelsea’s results on the pitch are still lacking, as evident in their last defeat to Southampton, who are at the bottom of the league. Chances from Sterling and Mudryk were cleared off the line, but in the end, the free kick from James Ward-Prowse was the difference. For Graham Potter, this result compounded a terrible week, losing to Dortmund in the Champions League and again against the Saints. For all the players bought in, the manager needs to gel them together so they can play to each other’s strengths and start winning matches again. As they journey to the Tottenham Hotspurs Stadium, a big occasion calls for a big performance from the players. We are pricing Chelsea to win at 2/1 (3.00), with a goal in each half for the Blues at 13/4 (4.25).
Tottenham Hotspurs overcame the challenge of West Ham last weekend to jump into fourth place once again. Antonio Conte was absent from the sidelines due to his recent medical emergency, with Cristian Stellini overseeing proceedings again. Tottenham are yet to find a stable run of form and make their place in the top four more secure. Antonio Conte usually cuts a frustrated figure on the touchline, especially when his midfielders loose vital balls. A clean sheet and a win is the perfect preparation for a pivotal week in Spurs’ season. We are pricing a correct score win of 1-0 at 11/3 (4.65), with Tottenham to keep a clean sheet at 5/2 (3.50).
Match Odds: Tottenham are at 13/9 (2.45) to win whilst Chelsea are at 2/1 (3.00), and a draw at 12/5 (3.40)
Leicester V Arsenal
PREMIER LEAGUE FORM: L – W – W – D – L VS W – L – D – L – W
After back-to-back victories, scoring four goals in each for the Foxes, they fell to a defeat at the hands of Manchester United. A similar task is ahead of Brendan Rodgers and his team as they prepare to host Arsenal. Arsenal managed to claw back a one-nil deficit twice to win 4-2 against Aston Villa in dramatic fashion.
During the first half at Old Trafford, Leicester City looked like the team most likely to break the deadlock, forcing David de Gea into action twice. The second half was a mirror of the squad and how they performed earlier in the season, they gave in to the pressure by Manchester United and conceded three, making them the second-most side to concede goals this season (41). We are pricing Leicester to hold their own and win the first half at 23/6 (4.85), with both teams to score at 5/7 (1.72).
Arsenal showed great character against Aston Villa to come back twice and finish off on a flurry to position themselves at the top of the table once again. A win in a difficult game will galvanize the team even more, to keep pushing and keep believing that despite their loss to Manchester City, they are capable of winning the title. Another test of their mental and physical capabilities lies ahead, and we are pricing Arsenal to win to nil at 2/1 (3.00), with a correct score of 3-1 at 12/1 (13.00).
Match Odds: Leicester City are priced at 59/15 (4.95) to win, with Arsenal at 7/10 (1.70), and a draw valued at 19/6 (4.15)
Everton V Aston Villa
PREMIER LEAGUE FORM: W – L – W – L – L VS L – L – L – W – W
Two teams who are struggling to find form in the Premier League, with inconsistent performances. Everton needs to steer clear of the relegation zone whilst Aston Villa fears that if the same continues they might get roped into the equation for the drop.
Everton registered their second win under new manager Sean Dyche, thanks to the singular goal from Coleman against Leeds. The Toffees have renewed hope that they can again and avoid the drop, with Dyche making sure that they are closing off gaps in their defense whilst working on transitions to make the most out of their attacking positions. The appointment of the Englishman is looking like the best bit of business the Merseyside club has done in a long time. We are pricing Everton to score first at 51/50 (2.02), with under 2.50 goals in the match at 2/3 (1.67).
Aston Villa suffered their third defeat on the bounce after managing to take the lead twice against the league leaders. Emiliano Martinez came under fire from Unai Emery after the game due to his excessive time-wasting and his run to attack the last corner of the game. The Villans are eight points above the relegation zone, with no other cup matches to play in, their focus has to be in getting further away from the last three as possible. We are pricing a comfortable win of 2-0 for Aston Villa at 12/1 (13.00), with the Claret and Blue winning both halves at 10/3 (4.35).
Match Odds: Everton are priced at 17/10 (2.70) to win, whilst Aston Villa are at 13/7 (2.85), and a draw priced at 9/4 (3.25)
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*Odds subject to change. Odds correct at time of publishing