There are 2 English Premier League fixtures scheduled for New Year’s Day and we take a look at both of them from a betting angle

EVERTON v WEST HAM – Click here to bet

Everton are currently 4^th on the table and they have reeled off 4 successive victories, most recently beating Sheffield United 1-0 on the road. Their last 2 home games has seen them beat Chelsea and Arsenal by 1 goal margins. Everton have won 4 of 7 home matches this season and 5 of the 7 Everton home matches have developed for over 2.5 goal backers with the games averaging 3.7 goals each.

West Ham are 10^th on the table and without a win in their last 4 starts drawing 3 and losing 1. Last time out they played to a goalless draw at Southampton and their last home game was a 2-2 draw against Brighton. West Ham have won 3 and drawn 2 of 8 matches on the road and 6 of their 8 away games have had 3 goals or more in them.

BETTING

Everton 1/1

Draw 26/10

West Ham 28/10

Suggested Bet: Everton win at 1/1

Everton won this fixture 2-0 last season and given their current form I can see a similar result.

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MANCHESTER UNITED v ASTON VILLA - Click here to bet

Manchester United are 2^nd on the table with 30 points from their 15 matches. They have taken 23 points from the last 27 they have played for and last time out edged Wolves 1-0 at home. Their home record was poor early in the season, but they have now won 3 of 8 and are undefeated in their last 4 home games. 3 of the 8 Manchester United home games would have delivered for over 2.5 goal backers.

Aston Villa are up to 5^th on the table and they have taken 11 points from the last 15 they have played for including a 1-1 away draw at Chelsea last time out. Villa’s away form has been their strength this season with 5 wins and a draw in 7 matches and Aston Villa away games have averaged 2.3 goals each with just 4 of the games reaching 3 goals or more.

This fixture was drawn 2-2 last season, but Manchester United have an excellent record prior to that although that did date back to the 2015/2016 season.

BETTING

Manchester United 15/20

Draw 16/5

Aston Villa 67/20

Suggested Bet: Manchester United win at 15/20

I expected United to be closer to 6/10, but see some value in this price and for those looking for a more aggressive play I would consider Man United (-1) on the handicap at 7/4.

Note: All prices correct at the time of writing but are subject to change