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Leicester City vs Chelsea – Match Preview

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Leicester City vs Chelsea
Saturday 1st February 2020
FA Premier League, King Power Stadium

Live on BT Sport 2 – Kick-off – 12:30 GMT

Leicester City return to Premier League action as they host Chelsea on Saturday lunchtime.

The Foxes will be keen to return to winning ways following their surprising defeat to Burnley in their last Premier League fixture. Brendan Rodgers’ side were also dumped out of the Carabao Cup in midweek at the hands of Aston Villa. Villa ran out 2-1 winners thanks to Mahamoud Trezeguet’s last stoppage time winner and sealed their place in the final at Wembley.

Frank Lampard’s Chelsea currently sit fourth in the league, and are in pole position to maintain their place in the top four until the end of the season. The Blues are six points clear of the chasing pack, but know their work is not yet done in the bd to secure European football.

Chelsea have won once in their last four Premier League encounters and will be made to work if they are to get the three points this weekend. Frank Lampard’s side are priced at 13/8 on SkyBet to come away with a win on Saturday.

Leicester have lost two of their last three Premier League home matches, but were victorious in their most recent encounter at the King Power, where they defeated West Ham 4-1. A home win is priced at 6/4 on SkyBet.

Leicester City are unbeaten in their last four Premier League encounters against Chelsea (W1 D3). The most recent clash between these two came in September, and resulted in a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea’s last Premier League win in this fixture came in September 2017.

The referee for this meeting is Lee Mason. The 48-year old has averaged just under four yellow cards per match in the Premier League this season, awarding forty-two yellows, and one red card in only eleven matches. This considered, I would recommend a minimum of 30+ booking points for this fixture.

Leicester City vs Chelsea will be televised live in the UK on BT Sport 2 with kick off at 12:30 GMT.

Prediction: Leicester City 2-1 Chelsea

Suggested Tips – Leicester City vs Chelsea – (BET 365)

  • Correct Score – Leicester City win 2-1 – (link no longer available).
  • Anytime Goalscorer – Harvey Barnes – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Leicester City vs Chelsea – (SKYBET)

  • Correct Score Group Betting – Leicester City to win 1-0, 2-0 or 2-1 – 3/1.

Manchester United vs Burnley – Match Preview

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Manchester United vs Burnley
Wednesday 21st January 2020
FA Premier League, Old Trafford

Live on BT Sport 1: Kick-off – 20:15 GMT

Manchester United return to Old Trafford on Wednesday evening as they welcome Burnley for some midweek Premier League action.

It was a weekend of mixed results for both sides in the Premier League as Manchester United were defeated 2-0 at Anfield to runaway leaders Liverpool, meanwhile Burnley picked up a much-needed 2-1 win over Leicester at Turf Moor.

Ole Gunnar Solksjaer’s side currently occupy fifth place in the Premier League, and are beginning to lose ground in the race for the top four. The Red Devils have lost three of their last six league encounters, and face serious competition in the race for European football qualification or next season, with Wolves and Sheffield United hot on their heels.

Burnley’s win over Leicester on Sunday afternoon was one which many didn’t see coming, but more importantly it ended a run of four consecutive league defeats. The victory for Sean Dyche’s side put extra distance between themselves and the relegation zone, which they’re now clear of by four points.

Manchester United have lost only once at home all season, and have won their last four home games in all competitions at Old Trafford. SkyBet are offering odds of a Manchester United win at 2/5.

Chris Wood has scored twice in his last three Premier League encounters, and is priced at 23/10 on SkyBet to find the back of the net on Wednesday night.

Manchester United won the reverse fixture between these two back in December thanks to goals from Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford. But with the former side-lined for the next two months, the expectancy falls to Anthony Martial, who has scored eight Premier League goals this season.

Burnley haven’t beaten Manchester United for almost eleven years, with their last victory coming in August 2009. United have won six of the last ten meetings between these two sides.

The referee for this fixture is John Moss who has appeared fifteen times in the Premier League this season, awarding fifty-eight yellow cards, and two red cards. Moss has an average of almost four yellow cards per game this season, and this considered I would recommend no more than 40+ booking points for this one.

Manchester United vs Burnley will be televised live in the UK on BT Sport 1 with kick off at 20:15 GMT.

Prediction: Manchester United 1-0 Burnley 

Suggested Tips – Manchester United vs Burnley – (BET 365)

  • Correct Score – Manchester United win 1-0 – (link no longer available).
  • First Goalscorer – Anthony Martial – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Manchester United vs Burnley – (SKYBET)

  • Correct Score Group Betting – Manchester United to win 1-0, 2-0 or 2-1 – 6/4.

Markets last updated on Wednesday 22nd January at 19:11 GMT.

Chelsea vs Arsenal – Match Preview

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Chelsea vs Arsenal
Tuesday 21st January 2020
Premier League, Stamford Bridge

Live on BT Sport 1 – Kick-off: 20:15 GMT.

Chelsea return to Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night when they face Arsenal in the Premier League.

The Blues will be desperate to bounce-back from their disappointing 1-0 defeat to Newcastle, thanks to Isaac Hayden’s stoppage time header.  Arsenal meanwhile were held at the Emirates, drawing 1-1 with Sheffield United. Mikel Arteta is yet to put together of consecutive victories in the Premier League since becoming Arsenal boss.

Chelsea are priced at 8/11 on SkyBet to claim all three points, but their home form this season has been a picture of inconsistency. Frank Lampard’s side have lost three of their last five Premier League encounters of Stamford Bridge, but did kick off the New Year at home with a win over Burnley.

Arsenal are unbeaten in their four matches in all competitions, and are ten points behind fourth placed Chelsea. A win for the Gunners would reduce the deficit to seven points, and enhance their slim hopes of a finish in the top four.

Mikel Arteta has lost once as Arsenal manager which came in this reverse fixture at the end of December, where Arsenal squandered their lead, and lost 2-1, conceding twice in the last ten minutes.

Chelsea have won three of the last four fixtures between these two sides, with Arsenal’s last win coming in January 2019. Arsenal haven’t won at Stamford Bridge since October 2011, where they won 5-2 in a crazy derby in the capital, thanks to a Robin van Persie hat-trick.

In Chelsea’s last three victories, they have won and both teams have scored. Chelsea to win and BTTS is priced at 2/1 on SkyBet.

The referee for this encounter is Stuart Attwell, who has taken charge of eleven Premier League matches this season, accumulating a total of fifty-one yellow cards and one red card. Attwell has proven to be one of the more authoritative referees this season, averaging over four yellow cards per game.

This considered, I would recommend a minimum of 40+ booking points for this fixture.

Chelsea vs Arsenal will be televised on BT Sport 1 and kicks off at 20:15.

Prediction: Chelsea 2-1 Arsenal

Suggested Tips – Chelsea vs Arsenal – (BET 365)

  • Correct Score – Chelsea win 2-1 – (link no longer available).
  • Anytime Goalscorer – Willian – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Chelsea vs Arsenal – (SKYBET)

  • Correct Score Group Betting – Chelsea to win 1-0, 2-0 or 2-1 – 21/10.
  • Both Players to Score – Willian and Nicolas Pepe – 18/1.

Markets last updated on Tuesday 21st January at 19:23 GMT.