BettingDiaryThe English Premier League concludes on Sunday with 10 matches all taking place at the same time. We suggest a possible bet in each game.

 

 

 

 

ARSENAL v WATFORD – Click here to bet

Arsenal lost 1-0 away to Aston Villa last time out and that result wasn’t good for Watford who now sit in the relegation zone. Watford were hammered 4-0 at home by Man City and having just sacked their manager the club are in disarray.

Betting: Arsenal 22/10, Draw 12/5, Watford 5/4

Suggested Bet: Over 3.5 goals at 14/10

Watford have to push forward for the win and perhaps the repeat of their 2-2 draw in the reverse fixture is on the cards.

BURNLEY v BRIGHTON –Click here to bet

Burnley are in good form and currently 9th on the table and Brighton are 16th and safe from relegation.

Betting: Burnley 13/10, Draw 5/2, Brighton 21/10

Suggested Bet: Burnley win at 13/10

Their recent form has been good and this looks a decent price against a struggling Brighton side.

CHELSEA v WOLVES – Click here to bet

Chelsea will be desperate for victory here to ensure a top 4 finish, but they won’t have it all their own way against a Wolves side that has taken 7 points from a possible 9 in their last 3 starts.

Betting: Chelsea 17/20, Draw 27/10, Wolves 33/10

Suggested Bet: Both teams to score, YES, at 15/20

The reverse fixture finished 5/2 to Chelsea and I think we are going to see an attacking game with chances at both ends.

CRYSTAL PALACE v TOTTENHAM – Click here to bet

Crystal Palace are 14th on the table after 7 successive losses and they face a Tottenham side that has taken 13 points from the last 15 they have played for, they beat Newcastle 3-1 away in their last road trip.

Betting:   Crystal Palace 5/1, Draw 33/10, Tottenham 11/20

Suggested Bet: Handicap, Tottenham (-1) at 14/10

For Crystal Palace the English Premier League season apparently ended a few weeks back and Tottenham should put them away.

EVERTON v BOURNEMOUTH – Click here to bet

11th placed Everton face Bournemouth who have a mathematical chance of avoiding relegation. Bournemouth had their hearts broken when an injury time equalizer was disallowed against Southampton in their last start. Their recent away record has been very poor and they have lost all 3 matches since returning from the COVID-19 break.

Betting: Everton 5/4, Draw 11/4, Bournemouth 2/1

Suggested Bet: Everton win at 5/4

I suspect Bournemouth will start this game at pace, but that enthusiasm may fade as the reality of relegation looms.

LEICESTER v MANCHESTER UNITED – Click here to bet

There is plenty riding on this game with 5th placed Leicester hosting 3rd placed Manchester United knowing that a victory will push them above Manchester United in the table and a guaranteed Top 4 finish.

Betting: Leicester 9/4, Draw 5/2, Manchester United 5/4

Suggested Bet: Manchester United win at 5/4

While they haven't been perfect, Manchester United are undefeated since returning to action in June. Leicester have been more inconsistent, but their home form has been strong and I think what could count against them here is they have no choice but to go on all-out attack and I am backing Manchester United to pick them off on the break.

MANCHESTER CITY v NORWICH - Click here to bet

6th placed Manchester City play relegated Norwich who are bottom of the log and have lost their last 9 matches in succession. Since the EPL resumed City have won 5 of their 8 matches by 4 goals or more.

Betting:  Manchester City 1/12, Draw 11/1, Norwich 31/1

Suggested Bet:  First half correct score other at 1/20

In this market first half scores are quoted, but they only go up to a side scoring 2 goals and for this bet to arrive we will need Manchester City (or Norwich) to score 3 by the break.

NEWCASTLE v LIVERPOOL – Click here to bet

13th placed Newcastle has been on a poor run of form taking just 2 points from the last 15 they have played for and their last 2 home games were defeats to Tottenham and Manchester City and a draw to West Ham.

Liverpool beat Chelsea 5-3 in midweek and finally got their hands on the Trophy, but all 3 of their away defeats this season have come in their last 5 matches.

Betting: Newcastle 13/2, Draw 4/1, Liverpool 4/10

Suggested Bet: Over 3.5 goals at 13/10

This bet would have arrived in the last 3 head-to-head clashes between the sides and I am expecting an open game.

SOUTHAMPTON v SHEFFIELD UNITED – Click here to bet

Southampton are in 12th place and are undefeated in their last 6 matches which has included a 1-0 home win over Manchester City.

Sheffield United have fallen down the table a bit and sit in 8th and have lost their last 2 games in succession.

Betting: Southampton 12/10, Draw 5/2, Sheffield United 12/5

Suggested Bet: Southampton win at 12/10

Sheffield United look to have gone off the boil and Southampton can take advantage of this.

WEST HAM v ASTON VILLA – Click here to bet

West Ham have 2 wins and a draw in their last 2 matches including a 1-1 away draw at Manchester United. They are 15th on the table and safe from relegation and play Aston Villa who are currently 17th and not yet sure of survival, all be it they are now in pole position after their 1-0 home win over Arsenal.

Betting: West Ham 41/20, Draw 53/20, Aston Villa 13/10

Suggested Bet: The draw at 53/20

Given that their relegation rivals, Watford, face a tough away fixture at Arsenal I think Villa would bite your hand off for a draw and I think this will be a tight one.

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

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