Festive football tends to throw up some big results and the Boxing Day Premier League fixture list didn’t disappoint.
Arsenal and Tottenham suffered chastening defeats, as their title aspirations hit a bump – allowing Liverpool and Manchester City to take full advantage.
Elsewhere, Manchester United came from 2-0 down to beat Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest thumped Newcastle United at St James’s Park.
It remains Sheffield United who are in the most bother at the foot of the table, with 2024 sure to provide a blank slate for some teams.
Here are our EPL tips for the next round of fixtures in the Premier League this season:
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EPL Week 20 Predictions
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Luton Town vs Chelsea – Kenilworth Road
Luton Town ($5.75)
Chelsea ($1.57)
Draw ($4.33)
Luton Town will be looking to continue their winning run, as they welcome a stuttering Chelsea to Kenilworth Road. The Hatters have won their last two games, and they are starting to build some momentum in their bid to stay up this term. Chelsea meanwhile just can’t seem to get going this season but a late win over Crystal Palace last time out should give them a boost. This will be a good one, with the draw a potential result here.
Betting tip: The match to finish as a draw ($4.33)
1-1 Draw
Aston Villa vs Burnley – Villa Park
Aston Villa ($1.40)
Burnley ($8)
Draw ($5.10)
High-flying Aston Villa will be eager to bounce back from a chastening loss to Manchester United, as they take on Burnley. Villa were 2-0 up and flying at Old Trafford, before a dramatic implosion saw them lost 3-2 and lose ground in the race for a top 4 spot. Burnley meanwhile pushed Liverpool all the way last time out, coming up just short and they will need to take heart from that here. This should be a comfortable home win for Aston Villa however.
Betting tip: Aston Villa to win the match ($1.40)
Aston Villa to win 3-0
Manchester City vs Sheffield United – Etihad Stadium
Manchester City ($1.07)
Sheffield United ($46)
Draw ($19)
Having got back to winning ways in the Premier League, Manchester City should be raring to go here against Sheffield United. The blues are now the FIFA World Club Cup champions and they do have an ominous look about them heading into the second half of the season. Meanwhile, Sheffield United have shored things up under new manager Chris Wilder but they won’t see this as a game that defines their season. This should be a tight one, which City should just about edge.
Betting tip: Manchester City to win the match ($1.07)
Manchester City to win 2-0
Crystal Palace vs Brentford – Selhurst Park
Crystal Palace ($2.50)
Brentford ($3)
Draw ($3.40)
Two sides in real strife face off in East London, as Crystal Palace take on Brentford. Just two wins from their last 16 games has brought about cause for concern for Roy Hodgson at Crystal Palace, as the Eagles look to pull away from trouble. Brentford are in the same boat, with the midweek thumping by Wolves a particularly chastening one. This will be a tough one to call, with both sides out of form and they may settle for a draw.
Betting tip: The match to finish as a draw ($3.40)
1-1 Draw
Wolves vs Everton – Molineux
Wolves ($2.63)
Everton ($2.75)
Draw ($3.40)
A resurgent Wolves side will be looking to continue to climb the Premier League table, as they take on Everton. Big wins over Brentford and Chelsea have improved the outlook hugely for Wolves, who are plotting their way up the table nicely under Gary O’Neill. Everton meanwhile have been wracked by their 10-point deduction and losses to Manchester City and Tottenham have checked their progress of late. This will be a good one, with the draw the potential outcome.
Betting tip: The match to finish as a draw ($3.40)
1-1 Draw
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United – City Ground
Nottingham Forest ($3.27)
Manchester United ($2.20)
Draw ($3.60)
Nottingham Forest will be hoping to pick up another big win, as they take on Manchester United. Forest were good value for their impressive win at Newcastle United last time out and they will believe that they have what it takes to repeat that feat here. Manchester United meanwhile remain a side in flux, but their big comeback win over Aston Villa should give them a boost. This is the toughest game to call of the weekend but Manchester United should just about edge it.
Betting tip: Manchester United to win the match ($2.20)
Manchester United to win 2-1
Fulham vs Arsenal – Craven Cottage
Fulham ($6)
Arsenal ($1.58)
Draw ($4.50)
A London Derby is first up on Super Sunday, as Fulham host Arsenal. The Cottagers are enduring a rough run of form, and they will want to put in a performance here to appease the slight pressure on manager Marco Silva. Arsenal meanwhile are winless in their last two Premier League games, and they will need to orchestrate a response here. Fulham will be up for this, but Arsenal need a win and they should get it here.
Betting tip: Arsenal to win the match ($1.58)
Arsenal to win 2-1
Tottenham vs Bournemouth – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Tottenham ($1.59)
Bournemouth ($5.50)
Draw ($4.70)
Stuttering Tottenham take on an in-form Bournemouth side, in what should be a good one in North London. Spurs were thumped by Brighton last time out and look to have work to do if they are to crack the top 4 this term. Bournemouth meanwhile have won their last 4 Premier League games and look to have plenty of fire power at the top of the pitch too. That said, Tottenham should be too strong here and they should pick up an important home win.
Betting tip: Tottenham to win the match ($1.59)
Tottenham to win 3-1
Liverpool vs Newcastle United – Anfield
Liverpool ($1.53)
Newcastle United ($6.50)
Draw ($4.75)
Table topping Liverpool will be looking to put down a marker here, as they take on Newcastle United. The reds are playing some lovely stuff this season and they look to be ready to make another assault on the Premier League title, which they last won in 2020. Newcastle meanwhile look to be bereft of energy and form and this on paper, is the worst possible assignment at this point. This may not be pretty for Toon, with Liverpool ready to run riot at Anfield.
Betting tip: Liverpool to win the match ($1.53)
Liverpool to win 4-1
West Ham United vs Brighton – London Olympic Stadium
West Ham United ($2.50)
Brighton ($2.80)
Draw ($3.75)
Two sides finding form face off in East London, as West Ham welcome Brighton to the Olympic Stadium. The Hammers have beaten Arsenal and Manchester United in recent weeks and look to be turning the page somewhat in the Premier League. Brighton meanwhile come into this one following a big win over Tottenham last time out and they are starting to find form once more this season. Calling this one is tough, and both sides may settle for a share of the points.
Betting tip: The match to finish as a draw ($3.75)
2-2 Draw
EPL Week 20 multi bet
We’re backing four results this week as an accumulator with a betting stake of $50:
Fulham vs Arsenal – Arsenal to win
Luton Town vs Chelsea – Chelsea to win
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United – Manchester United to win
Liverpool vs Newcastle United – Liverpool to win
A $50 wager would pay out $417.48 if successful at the current odds.
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