Liverpool are now the team to beat in the Premier League title race once again this season, as Manchester City and Arsenal played out a stalemate at the Etihad last time out.
Elsewhere, Burnley, Sheffield United, Nottingham Forest, Crystal Palace and Brentford all picked up points in their relegation battle, leaving Luton Town and Everton to rue what might have been, ahead of another busy midweek of Premier League action.
Here are our Premier League tips for the next round of fixtures:
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Premier League Week 31 Predictions
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Newcastle United vs Everton – St James’s Park
Newcastle United ($2.05)
Everton ($3.85)
Draw ($4)
Following an incredible comeback over West Ham United at the weekend, Newcastle will be eager to keep the momentum ticking, as they take on Everton. Toon have huffed and puffed all season without much success, but they will see the end of this season as a chance to build for next year. For Everton meanwhile, the end of the season is very much on the horizon and the threat of relegation remains an all too real one. Predicting how Everton will play here at Newcastle is a difficult one and as a result, Toon should pick up a home win.
Betting tip: Newcastle United to win the match ($2.05)
Newcastle United to win 2-1
Nottingham Forest vs Fulham – City Ground
Nottingham Forest ($2.6)
Fulham ($2.8)
Draw ($3.5)
The threat of more points being taken away from them continues to hang over Nottingham Forest and they have another tough scrap on their hands here as they take on Fulham. Forest are playing well but can’t seem to pick up the wins they need at the moment, and they will see this as a winnable one. Fulham meanwhile are continuing to churn out the results under Marco Silva and they will want to make this as tough as possible for Forest here. There will be very little in this one at the City Ground and a draw looks likely.
Betting tip: The match to finish as a draw ($3.5)
1-1 Draw
Burnley vs Wolves – Turf Moor
Burnley ($2.75)
Wolves ($2.55)
Draw ($3.6)
Vincent Kompany’s Burnley have started to show plenty of resolve in recent weeks and they will be hoping to do that again as they take on Wolves. Staying up in the Premier League could be a very tall order for the Clarets but they will be taking heart from their recent performances and results. Wolves meanwhile are enjoying a super season under Gary O’Neill, but they will be reeling from their West Midlands derby defeat to Aston Villa last weekend. This will be a good one, with a draw on the cards.
Betting tip: The match to finish as a draw ($3.6)
1-1 Draw
Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace – Vitality Stadium
Bournemouth ($1.95)
Crystal Palace ($4.1)
Draw ($3.85)
It has been an excellent season for Bournemouth, and they will be desperate to finish the campaign as strongly as possible as they take on Crystal Palace. The Cherries have been excellent all year, particularly at home and they will want to take the game to the Eagles from the outset. Crystal Palace meanwhile remain in relegation strife but with sides around them dropping points, they will believe that just a couple of good results could keep them up. There may not be much between these sides either and it could be another draw.
Betting tip: The match to finish as a draw ($3.85)
1-1 Draw
West Ham United vs Tottenham – London Olympic Stadium
West Ham United ($3.3)
Tottenham ($2.15)
Draw ($4.2)
Having seen a two-goal lead disappear at Newcastle last time out, David Moyes and West Ham will be chasing a response here in the London derby against Tottenham. The Hammers remain a very unpredictable side, but they have plenty of good players, who can all influence any game in an instant. Spurs meanwhile have had to dig deep to pick up results in recent weeks, but they remain a force in the top 4 chase. This will be closely fought but Spurs could just about have enough in the tank.
Betting tip: Tottenham to win the match ($2.15)
Tottenham to win 2-1
Brentford vs Brighton – Gtech Community Stadium
Brentford ($2.55)
Brighton ($2.75)
Draw ($3.9)
Two of the most entertaining sides in the division face off as Brentford take on Brighton in West London. The Bees will still be wondering how they didn’t manage to beat Manchester United last time out, and they have their Premier League status to look to preserve over the remaining games of the campaign. In a similar vein, Brighton pushed Liverpool all the way at Anfield but ultimately came up short and they have lost ground in the race for European football. This will be very tight, and it could well be a draw at the Gtech Community Stadium.
Betting tip: The match to finish as a draw ($3.9)
1-1 Draw
Arsenal vs Luton Town – Emirates Stadium
Arsenal ($1.11)
Luton Town ($26)
Draw ($12)
Following their famous draw at the Etihad last time out, Arsenal will be looking to start playing attacking football again as they take on Luton Town. The Gunners have been in fine fettle this year and they will want to cement their status as one of the front runners for the Premier League title here against struggling Luton. For the Hatters this is a complete free hit, and they will look to trouble Arsenal like they did earlier in the season. However, the Gunners will be far too good for Luton in this one.
Betting tip: Arsenal to win the match ($1.11)
Arsenal to win 5-1
Manchester City vs Aston Villa – Etihad Stadium
Manchester City ($1.3)
Aston Villa ($10)
Draw ($6.5)
Champions Manchester City know that it is now or never in their Premier League title defence, and they face another stern test here against top 4 chasing Aston Villa. City remain a force to be reckoned with in every game or competition that they play but winning every title, every year, is simply untenable and it does feel as if something has to give at the Etihad this season. Aston Villa meanwhile continue to plug away in their top 4 pursuit, and they gave City a real going over earlier in the campaign. City aren’t firing and Villa could manage to blow open the title race royally in this one.
Betting tip: Aston Villa to win the match ($10)
Aston Villa to win 3-1
Chelsea vs Manchester United – Stamford Bridge
Chelsea ($2.1)
Manchester United ($3.5)
Draw ($4.2)
Two Premier League giants who have endured seasons to forget meet here, as Chelsea take on Manchester United. The blues have been very poor this season, summed up by their recent draw at home to 10-man Burnley and they need results to ease the pressure on Mauricio Pochettino. A similar story can be told for Manchester United meanwhile, a side running out of time if they are to be playing top 4 football this season. This should be a good game, with neither side having anything to lose and it could well end up being an entertaining draw.
Betting tip: The match to finish as a draw ($4.2)
3-3 Draw
Liverpool vs Sheffield United – Anfield
Liverpool ($1.1)
Sheffield United ($26)
Draw ($14)
League leaders Liverpool have their Premier League title destiny very much within their own hands and they will be looking to press home that advantage against lowly Sheffield United. The reds have been imperious at times this season, especially at home and they will want to really drive that home against a struggling Blades side. Sheffield United will not fear this assignment as they have absolutely nothing to lose but Liverpool are far too good for them, and they should pick up a strong win here.
Betting tip: Liverpool to win the match ($1.11)
Liverpool to win 4-1
EPL Week 31 Multi Bet
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We’re backing three results this week as a treble with a betting stake of $50:
West Ham United vs Tottenham – Tottenham
Liverpool vs Sheffield United – Liverpool
Arsenal vs Luton Town – Arsenal
Newcastle United vs Everton – Newcastle United
A $50 wager would pay out $398.00 if successful at the current odds.
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