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Tottenham vs West Ham – Match Preview

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Tottenham vs West Ham – Match Preview – The congested period of the Premier League season continues and has treated us to a tasty London derby. Tottenham host West Ham as both sides are hoping to improve their respective positions in the Premier League table.

The hosts will be hoping to close the gap on the top four to try and secure European Football for another year. West Ham will be hoping to climb away from the relegation zone. It’s all very tight down the bottom of the table.

Alli and Llorente secured the three points for Spurs against Swansea Photo Credit: skysports.com

Tottenham beat Swansea City in their last outing just two days before this fixture. An early goal from former Swansea man, Fernando Llorente, gave Spurs the lead before Dele Alli finished the job late on. Despite the victory, the performance wasn’t the most convincing from Mauricio Pochettino’s men, who had a very noticeable absentee in Harry Kane; who came off the bench in the second half. Kane has broken many records in the past 12 months and is the key figure in this Spurs side. He often enjoys playing West Ham, can his side close the gap on the top four?

Skybet Correct Score Group Betting – Spurs to Win 3-0, 3-1 or 3-2 – 3/1

Andy Carroll bagged a brace against West Brom after going down a goal Photo Credit: skysports.com

West Ham are fresh from a dramatic victory over West Brom just two days ago as well. After going 1-0 down, a brace from Andy Carroll in a late, dramatic fashion gave David Moyes men something big to celebrate. They have now climbed out of the relegation zone, and given themselves some breathing space for this tough fixture. The Hammers were victorious when these two sides met earlier in the season in the Carabao Cup. That should give the side some confidence heading into the fixture, something the squad have been low on all year. Will be tough, but not impossible.

Skybet Match Result – West Ham to Win – 9/1

Despite their strong position in the table, Spurs have only scored two or more goals in 40% of their home Premier League fixtures. West Ham have scored two or more in 36% of their away matches.

Tottenham have been awarded a staggering average of 8.8 corners per home match this season in the Premier League. West Ham have been awarded an average of 3.7 on the road.

Mike Dean will take charge of this fixture. The referee has awarded an average of 39.6 booking points in his 13 Premier League fixtures.

 

Suggested Tips

  • Skybet Featured RequestAbet – Kane to score 2+ goals, 9+ Tottenham corners and Zabaleta to be carded – 16/1
  • Skybet RequestAbet 11/1 to 28/1 – Kane to score, BTTS, Reid to be carded and 40+ West Ham booking points – 20/1
  • Bet365 – Alternative Total Goals – Over 3.5 – (link no longer available)
  • Bet365 – Correct Score – Tottenham 3-2 – (link no longer available)
  • Bet365 – Anytime Goalscorer – Winston Reid – (link no longer available)
  • Bet365 – Total Goals/Both Teams to Score – Over 2.5 & Yes – (link no longer available)

Manchester City vs Watford – Match Preview

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Manchester City vs Watford – Match Preview – Manchester City host Watford in their first Premier League match of the new calender year. The hosts ended 2017 in style, running up the Premier League table leaving everyone in their shadows.

The visitors have enjoyed a stable first half of the season, a position they will be comfortable with and will look to hold as the season progresses.

Pep Guardiola is working miracles with his Manchester City side. An unbeaten season is still up for grabs for the Citizens as they are completely destroying defences week in, week out. They have illustrated such free flowing, liquid football that can only be compared to the Barcelona side of 2009; a side that was also under Guardiola’s reign.

City’s two stand out performers this season have been Sterling and de Bruyne Photo Credit: skysports.com

To single out any City players would be unfair as they have all played incredibly so far. Raheem Sterling has improved his end product massive amounts, David Silva is what many believe to be the catalyst for the whole side in the midfield and Kevin De Bruyne is showing his cutting edge in the final third that has put him in the upper echelons of world football. They have been a true pleasure to watch and i’m sure they will be on the 2nd January. Just maybe not for any Watford fans.

Skybet Correct Score Group Betting – City to Win 3-0, 3-1 or 3-2 – 11/4

Can this Watford side gain anything from their trip to the Etihad Photo Credit: skysports.com

Watford are currently mid table, with the holy grail of 40 points within reach. Marco Silva has done a good job in adding stability to Vicarage Road, where many tipped them to be relegation candidates for the season. Although unspectacular, Watford are a tough nut to crack as Silva has really tapped into the physical side of this team. They often ramp up the bookings with their fierce, direct style of play that has seen them shake teams so far this season. Watford also have payback in mind, as this City side swept past them 6-0 earlier in the season. Can they ruin City’s record?

Skybet Match Result – Watford to Win – 16/1

Manchester City have scored two or more goals in 90% of their home Premier League fixtures this season. Watford have scored two or more in 70% of their away matches. Could we have a goal thriller?

Man City have been awarded an average of 6.6 corners in all their Premier League matches this season.

Lee Mason takes charge for this fixture at the Etihad. The referee has awarded an average of 26 booking points in his 10 Premier League matches.

 

Suggested Tips

  • Bet365 – Alternative Total Goals – Over 4.5 – (link no longer available)
  • Bet365 – Correct Score – Man City 3-1 – (link no longer available)
  • Bet365 – Total Goals and BTTS – Over 2.5 and YES – (link no longer available)

Everton vs Manchester United – Match Preview

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Everton vs Manchester United – Match Preview – Everton host Manchester United on New Year’s Day in Premier League action as both sides’ strikers return to their former clubs.

The hosts will be looking to continue their rampant climb up the Premier League standings with Sam Allardyce’s influence at the Toffee’s being an effective and efficient one.

Manchester United will be hoping to close the gap on league leaders Manchester City who are running away with the campaign. They will also have to look over their shoulder, as recent matches have seen them drop points that have allowed Chelsea to breathe down their neck once more.

Can Rooney cause his old club problems when the two meet on New Years Day Photo Credit: skysports.com

Everton have really turned their season around and will be hoping for a ‘new year, new me’ start to 2018 after a 2017 that many Evertonians will want to forget. Players such as Wayne Rooney and Gylfi Sigurdsson have begun to show their true talents under Allardyce’s reign. This will be the second time Rooney has faced his old club this season and the Englishman would love to remind the travelling fans that he’s still got what it takes. Everton have become much more comfortable sitting back and staying as a compact unit against the top sides, and United have struggled to break sides down before with those tactics. Can Big Sam frustrate Mourinho once more?

Skybet Match Result – Everton to Win – 17/4

Manchester United will need a miracle for Manchester City to become within reaching distance again this season. Their local city rivals can afford to lose all their matches until February and still lead in the standings.

Lingard has scored crucial goals for Utd this season Photo Credit: skysports.com

On the home straight of the congested Christmas period, Mourinho will be hoping to illustrate stability for the fans who are annoyed that City have widened the gap beyond return. Romelu Lukaku has been a frustrating figure at times this season spearheading the United attack but has also got the job done with 10 goals and 4 assists so far. Jesse Lingard, a player who often divides opinion, has become a revelation this season under Mourinho’s reign. These two could cause real problems for the Everton defence.

Skybet Correct Score Group Betting – Manchester Utd to win 1-0, 2-0 or 2-1 – 6/4

Everton have often been much better in front of a home crowd this season. They have scored two or more goals in 60% of their home Premier League matches this season.

Manchester United have been awarded an average of 5.2 corners on the road in the Premier League this season.

Andre Marriner will take charge of the fixture down at Goodison Park. The referee has awarded an average of 29.2 booking points in his 13 Premier League fixtures.

 

Suggested Tips

  • Bet365 – Correct Score – 2-2 – (link no longer available)
  • Bet365 – Total Goals/Both Teams to Score – Over 2.5 & Yes – (link no longer available)
  • Bet365 – Match Result – Draw – (link no longer available)