We have enjoyed a brilliant week of football, and yet in a bid not to be undone, the Premier League serves up yet another feast of footballing excellence. Game week 24 is upon us!
Saturday 18 February
Aston Villa 10/3 | Draw 13/5 | Arsenal 4/5 (12:30)
Arsenal’s race to the title has seen a few real statements, but also now somewhat marred by underwhelming performances. I must say, I think Mikel Arteta’s side needs to dictate games and control the pace of their fixtures once again.
Unai Emery’s sides can be difficult to breakdown though, playing at home might give them a sense of faith as well. I don’t think this is as close cut, the Villains pose a threat – albeit subtle – and Arsenal will need to be clinical when going forward. Over 2.5 Goals at 20/21 seems the way to go for me.
Brentford 5/6 | Draw 12/5 | Crystal Palace 7/2 (15:00)
Two teams in absolute contrast meet on Saturday afternoon, Brentford are on a superb run of form whilst Palace have only managed one win from their last nine games. Palace are stubborn, but the Bees have crafted a season on breaking down ‘impossible’ boundaries. I think the home win should be seriously considered here.
Wolves 4/6 | Draw 13/5 | Bournemouth 21/5 (15:00)
Wolves have continued to get better under manager Julen Lopetegui, they’ve beaten Liverpool convincingly and then consolidated that win with a comeback of grit and determination against Southampton.
Bournemouth, on the other hand, have often been linked with relegation. They showed great fight against Newcastle last time out and you have to say they deserved something from the game! This could go either way, but both teams scoring at even money makes enough appeal for me.
Brighton 4/6 | Draw 29/10 | Fulham 4/1 (15:00)
I’m not going to mention my admiration for this Brighton side – you already know that. I will however continue to lament on the incredible number of goals they seem to score. Fulham have put in measured and well-levelled performances in the league, they certainly deserved the win against Forest, and I think they give a fair account of themselves here. I can’t split them, so I’ll go for the draw.
Everton 29/20 | Draw 11/5 | Leeds 19/10 (15:00)
Leeds have been somewhat desperately unlucky; they have a good team and good players…but the ball doesn’t seem to bounce for them. Everton, on the other hand, have been a tough game to call, they are well organized and certainly do not lack desire – but can they maintain their level of intensity for 90 minutes? I think the draw makes enough appeal here.
Chelsea 4/11 | Draw 7/2 | Southampton 8/1 (15:00)
Chelsea have shown an improved defensive solidity recently, but I still have questions over their inability to score goals. In their past four league games, they have only found the back of the net twice!
Southampton have parted ways with manager Nathan Jones, I don’t think he’s a horrible manager, but it might be better that he parts ways with St Mary’s given the toxic relationship! I am a believer in the new manager bounce, and Chelsea haven’t done enough to give me confidence so…I’m going for the Saints on the Win/Draw Double Chance. Get one at 8/1.
Nottingham Forest 17/2 | Draw 21/5 | Manchester City 31/100 (15:00)
Steve Cooper’s side have had decent results to climb up the table, but in Fulham we saw a superior side (with respect) easily go about dismantling their shape. Pep Guardiola’s side have missed some opportunities to put further pressure at the summit of the league – but as I say that they absolutely fire on all cylinders.
There seems to be a chip on their shoulder since the allegations came out of the Premier League and so I see them thrashing Forest. City on the -2 Handicap is a massive 2/1!
Newcastle 31/20 | Draw 12/5 | Liverpool 13/8 (17:30)
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Sunday 19 February
Manchester United 4/7 | Draw 3/1 | Leicester 4/1 (14:00)
Leicester brought their winning drought to an end with the Aston Villa fixture before following that up by blowing Spurs out of the water! They were aggressive and unforgiving on every apart of the pitch.
United took advantage of a fragile Leeds in important moments, but their inability to take control of a game from the start is a problem. Leicester will be brimming with confidence and won’t see the need in warming up to the fixture. I think United have the players to secure a win, but both scoring seems more viable. Join me at 5/8.
Tottenham 4/5 | Draw 13/5 | West Ham 16/5 (16:30)
West Ham aren’t exactly a free-scoring team, none of their games are littered with goals, but they manage to get something from games they shouldn’t! In Spurs, however, every time I think they are showing signs of consistency – they remind us all that they are Tottenham Hotspur!
They were thumped by Leicester, absolutely outplayed, and while I agree they will want a reaction, I think West Ham can come away with something here. I fancy the away win/draw Double Chance at 20/21.
