It has been all about Liverpool in the Premier League, with the news that Jurgen Klopp is set to leave the club at the end of the season inspiring the reds during a tricky period.
They remain clear of Manchester City and Arsenal in the race for the title and they are very much the team to beat currently.
Tottenham are showing the most promising signs of keeping pace back in 4th, with Aston Villa beginning to falter somewhat.
At the bottom, Luton Town are the latest side to begin plotting their great escape, whilst Sheffield United, Burnley and Everton make up the bottom three.
Here are our EPL tips for the next round of fixtures in the Premier League this season, and punters can place their bets with any of the top betting sites in Australia:
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EPL Week 23 Predictions
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Everton vs Tottenham – Goodison Park
Everton ($2.83)
Tottenham ($3.70)
Draw ($2.45)
An enthralling tie kicks off the weekend action, as Everton host Tottenham at Goodison Park. The Toffees are slowly turning the corner, following a difficult festive spell and their 0-0 draw on the road at Fulham in midweek was a particularly plucky showing. Tottenham meanwhile seem to bring chaos to every game they play under Ange Postecoglou and this one should be a real clash of styles.
Goodison will be rocking as ever for an early afternoon kick off, but Spurs are a very good side, who should come out on top here.
Betting tip: Tottenham to win the match ($2.45)
Tottenham to win 3-1
Brighton vs Crystal Palace – AMEX Stadium
Brighton ($1.70)
Crystal Palace ($5.40)
Draw ($4.20)
Brighton are enduring a tough period for the first time under Roberto De Zerbi, and they will want to bounce back against old foes Crystal Palace. The Seagulls have been struggling to score in the Premier League of late, a rare circumstance for them and they will want to get back to their free flowing best quickly. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace beat Sheffield United last time out to stop their Premier League rot, but Roy Hodgson has work to do of his own.
This should be a good one, with home advantage perhaps key for Brighton here.
Betting tip: Brighton to win the match ($1.70)
Brighton to win 2-1
Burnley vs Fulham – Turf Moor
Burnley ($3)
Fulham ($2.45)
Draw ($3.50)
Relegation threatened Burnley take on Fulham at Turf Moor, in what will be a big game for both clubs. Vincent Kompany’s Clarets have huffed and puffed this term without reward, and they will be aware that they need to start putting some meaningful points on the board. Fulham meanwhile are a dangerous outfit but a few lacklustre performances over the past few days could have derailed their season somewhat.
Both sides need a result here and with the atmosphere in Lancashire set to be at fever pitch, a draw could be on the cards.
Betting tip: The match to finish as a draw ($3.50)
1-1 Draw
Newcastle United vs Luton Town – St James’s Park
Newcastle United ($1.44)
Luton Town ($7.50)
Draw ($5)
Resurgence has been on the agenda at Newcastle United over the past week, as Toon have shown real mettle to progress in the FA Cup and then beat Aston Villa on the road. They take on Luton Town next, with St James’s Park ready to engage with their second half of the season European push. Luton Town meanwhile won’t fear anybody, having thumped Brighton 4-0 in midweek and they are playing with a real sense of freedom.
This will be tighter than the odds suggest but Newcastle look to be purring and they should come out on top in this one.
Betting tip: Newcastle United to win the match ($1.44)
Newcastle United to win 3-1
Sheffield United vs Aston Villa – Bramall Lane
Sheffield United ($5.50)
Aston Villa ($1.62)
Draw ($4.33)
Struggling Sheffield United take on Aston Villa at Bramall Lane, in what looks to be a huge game for both clubs. The Blades haven’t been able to generate any sort of consistency under Chris Wilder since he returned to the club, but they do seem to carry more of a significant goal threat. Aston Villa meanwhile are wobbling for the first time this season under Unai Emery, and they will want to keep pace in the top 4 race here.
This will be tight, but Villa need a win and they should pick one up on their travels in South Yorkshire.
Betting tip: Aston Villa to win the match ($1.62)
Aston Villa to win 2-1
Chelsea vs Wolves – Stamford Bridge
Chelsea ($1.67)
Wolves ($5.50)
Draw ($4.25)
Chelsea welcome Wolves to Stamford Bridge, as they look to avenge their defeat to the side from the West Midlands on Christmas Eve. The blues looked to be turning a corner before a midweek thrashing by Liverpool and they don’t look to be a side capable of generating any consistency in the Premier League. For Wolves, this will be a complete shot in the dark, with nothing to lose and they continue to sit pretty in mid-table, well clear of the relegation zone.
Stamford Bridge will be expectant, and Chelsea should indeed manage to pick up a home win in this one.
Betting tip: Chelsea to win the match ($1.67)
Chelsea to win 1-0
Bournemouth vs Nottingham Forest – Vitality Stadium
Bournemouth ($1.75)
Nottingham Forest ($4.60)
Draw ($4.10)
High-flying Bournemouth take on Nottingham Forest, in what should be an excellent game on the South Coast. The Cherries have been playing some superb football this season and having reached the last 16 of the FA Cup too, who knows how far they can go this season. Nottingham Forest meanwhile are concentrating solely on Premier League survival, and they will see this as a chance to pick up some points on the road.
Bournemouth are a good side at home however and they should pick up an important win here.
Betting tip: Bournemouth to win the match ($1.75)
Bournemouth to win 2-1
Manchester United vs West Ham United – Old Trafford
Manchester United ($1.80)
West Ham United ($4.50)
Draw ($4.10)
Old Trafford will be rocking once more, as Manchester United take on West Ham United. The Red Devils are in the last 16 of the FA Cup but have work to do if they are to break into the mix for a top 4 Premier League finish this season. West Ham meanwhile continue to plug away under David Moyes, and it is games such as this, that the Hammers should be looking to test themselves against the stronger sides in the division.
This will be tight but Manchester United are decent at home and they should prevail here.
Betting tip: Manchester United to win the match ($1.80)
Manchester United to win 2-1
Arsenal vs Liverpool – Emirates Stadium
Arsenal ($2.38)
Liverpool ($3)
Draw ($3.67)
The two sides in pole position to pick up the Premier League title do battle, as Arsenal host Liverpool in North London. The Gunners have returned to form in recent weeks, and they will be desperate to make their mark in a chaotic title race here. Liverpool meanwhile are still in mourning following the news of Jurgen Klopp’s departure and they will be ready to put on a show for their departing hero here.
The atmosphere at the Emirates will be fever pitch and whilst Arsenal will look to push Liverpool, the narrative of Jurgen Klopp’s incredible farewell will prove too much for the Gunners.
Betting tip: Liverpool to win the match ($3)
Liverpool to win 2-1
Brentford vs Manchester City – Gtech Community Stadium
Brentford ($8)
Manchester City ($1.44)
Draw ($5.10)
Ivan Toney will be looking to continue his hot goal scoring streak since returning to action, as his Brentford side host champions Manchester City. The Bees are carrying much more of a threat since Toney returned to the fold and they will be looking to rattle into City from the off here. The champions have won their last 8 games in all competitions and do look to be finding their feet again, with Kevin de Bruyne and Erling Haaland returning from injury.
This will be a good one, with Brentford bang up for the challenge and the points could be shared in West London.
Betting tip: The match to finish as a draw ($5.10)
2-2 Draw
EPL Week 23 multi bet
We’re backing four results this week as an accumulator with a betting stake of $50:
Newcastle United vs Luton Town – Newcastle United to win
Sheffield United vs Aston Villa – Aston Villa to win
Manchester United vs West Ham United – Manchester United to win
Arsenal vs Liverpool – Liverpool to win
A $50 wager would pay out $861.24 if successful at the current odds.
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