The Premier League games continue to come thick and fast. A lot has already been made about the race for European places and the title, but what about the relegation battle??
Saturday 29 April
Crystal Palace 13/8 | Draw 85/40 | West Ham 9/5 (12:30)
West Ham are starting to look a little more like their former selves, I think they need this sort of finish when looking forward to next season. Palace are pretty much safe in my opinion and so it’s really just a question as to whether they will take their foot off the pedal. I think Under 2.5 goals here at 5/8 is a player for me…
Brighton 1/2 | Draw 16/5 | Wolves 5/1 (15:00)
Brighton continues to impress under Roberto de Zerbi, they’ve had a breakout season effectively and I hope they are able to maintain it. Wolves are pretty much safe so I’m not sure they will be too panicked about this – back the home side.
Brentford 8/13 | Draw 14/5 | Nottingham Forest 9/2 (15:00)
Forest have been unlucky at times, and the onslaught against Steve Cooper is a little harsh in my opinion. Nevertheless, their away form is horrible, and I guess something has to give. Brentford’s results have slacked off recently, but they remain a tough side to beat at home. I’ll play it safe here and back the home side.
Sunday 30 April
Manchester United 3/4 | Draw 14/5 | Aston Villa 10/3 (14:00)
Underestimate Aston Villa at your peril. Unai Emery’s men are tactically disciplined and still pose a real attacking threat. They have played brilliant football at times and are a real treat to watch. United have played well at home and will want to get one back on Villa – I think it’s a little tight to call though. Both teams scoring at 8/13 makes plenty of appeal for me.
Fulham 11/1 | Draw 5/1 | Manchester City 2/9 (14:00)
Fulham keep surprising me – or maybe embarrassing is the correct word? Irrespective, I doubt there will be any surprises here. City are contending a treble – which is remarkably quiet in terms of the media? Although, I think that favours them to be honest. Back the away win and both to score at 19/10.
Bournemouth 6/4 | Draw 12/5 | Leeds United 13/8 (14:00)
Bournemouth will still be hopeful of staying up this season and to be fair, some of their performances justify that statement. I mean, they’ve had their fair share of being battered, but similarly they have registered performances worthy of praise. Leeds have imploded, I don’t think they deal with their hosts effectively and so I suggest you get all over the 6/4 about the home win.
Newcastle 3/10 | Draw 9/2 | Southampton 17/2 (14:00)
Southampton still have it all to do. They remain a team desperate for points, and so every game is effectively a must-win. I agree with some pundits who are suggesting the pressure is off them due to how many people see them as already relegated, which I think helps their cause. Newcastle continues to stay in the fight for Champions League football and I think a win here does a lot for that dream. Back the home win.
Liverpool 1/2 | Draw 7/2 | Tottenham 21/5 (16:30)
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