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Crystal Palace vs Arsenal – Match Preview

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Crystal Palace vs Arsenal
Saturday 11th January 2020
FA Premier League – Selhurst Park

Live on BT Sport 1 – Kick Off: 12:30 GMT

Crystal Palace return to Premier League action on Saturday lunchtime as they welcome Arsenal to Selhurst Park.

Roy Hodgson’s side will be eager to return to action following their disappointing defeat to Derby County in the FA Cup. Arsenal on the other hand managed to progress to the fourth round following their 1-0 victory over Leeds on Monday night.

In the Premier League however, Palace are in a good way and are unbeaten in their last three. In fact, the Eagles have lost once since November which has seen them rise as high as ninth in the League.

Arsenal on the other hand will be keen to kick on from their victory over Manchester United prior to their FA Cup exploits; which was Mikel Arteta’s first win since becoming Gunners boss. Arsenal have lost one of the Spaniard’s four matches in charge so far, and will be hoping to come away with something from Saturday’s encounter if they are to keep their faint hopes of securing European football next for next season alive.

Crystal Palace have lost seven games this season, and four of them have come at Selhurst Park. SkyBet have priced a Palace win at 3/1 to win on Saturday.

These two sides played out a 2-2 draw at the end of October. Palace came from 2-0 down to leave with a share of the spoils thanks to Jordan Ayew’s second half leveller.

Palace’s last win at Selhurst Park over Arsenal came in April 2017. Arsenal on the other hand have lost twice in their last twenty matches against Palace, with both defeats coming in the last three years.

The referee from this game is Paul Tierney. The Englishman has taken charge of fifteen Premier League matches this season, accumulating a total of forty-three yellow cards. Tierney is yet to award a red card in the league this season. I would recommend a minimum of 30+ yellow cards for this fixture.

The 38-year old has taken charge of matches involving Palace twice this season. He awarded six yellow cards in their 2-1 win at Old Trafford against Manchester United, and four yellow cards in their 2-0 defeat to Leicester City. Tierney has taken charge of one Arsenal match and awarded three yellow cards in their 2-2 draw with Norwich.

Crystal Palace vs Arsenal will be televised live in the UK on BT Sport 1 with kick off at 12:30 GMT.

Prediction: Crystal Palace 1-2 Arsenal

Suggested Tips – Crystal Palace vs Arsenal – (BET 365)

  • Correct Score – Arsenal to win 2-1 – (link no longer available).
  • First Goalscorer – Alexandre Lacazette – (link no longer available)

Suggested Tips – Crystal Palace vs Arsenal – (SKYBET)

  • Correct Score Group Betting – Arsenal to win- 1-0, 2-0 or 2-1 – 15/8.
  • Player Stat RequestABet – Crystal Palace to score a penalty and Lacazette to score a header – 80/1.

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Sheffield United vs West Ham United – Match Preview

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Sheffield United vs West Ham United
Friday 10th January 2020
FA Premier League, Bramall Lane

Live on Sky Sports Football – Kick off 20:00 GMT.

Premier League football returns on Friday night as Sheffield United host West Ham United at Bramall Lane.

Both sides will be eager to return to league action following their wins in the FA Cup last weekend. Sheffield United were 2-1 winners over non-league AFC Fylde, meanwhile West Ham were 2-0 winners away at Gillingham.

Sheffield United are more than holding their own in their first top-flight campaign since 2007, and currently sit eighth in the table. The Blades will be keen to return to winning ways in the Premier League however, following back-to-back defeats to Manchester City and Liverpool before their FA Cup affair.

West Ham on the other hand are adjusting life under new management following David Moyes appointment at the beginning of the year. The Scot returns to the London Stadium for his second stint with the Hammers, following an uninspiring reign two year ago. Moyes’ main goal will be to distance West Ham from the relegation places, where they currently sit two points above.

Moyes kicked off his second spell in London with a 4-0 win over Bournemouth, a victory which ended five consecutive defeats in the league.

Sheffield United have lost one of their last five home matches and are priced at 21/10 on SkyBet to get the three points.

These two sides lined up at the end of October and played out a 1-1 draw at the London Stadium. Robert Snodgrass’ opener for the hosts was cancelled out by Lys Mousset’s second half strike.

West Ham have won only once of their last eight against Sheffield United, with their last win coming in November 2006. Their winless run at Bramall Lane extends back to September 2004, where they ran out 2-0 winners in the Championship.

The referee for this encounter is Michael Oliver. The 34-year old has taken charge of sixteen matches in the league, accumulating a total of fifty-five yellow cards. Oliver is yet to award a red card in the Premier League this season.

Oliver has yet to take charge of Sheffield United so far this season but has overseen matches involving West Ham twice this season. He awarded five yellow cards in the Hammers’ 2-1 defeat to Crystal Palace, and five more in their 3-2 defeat to Spurs.

Sheffield United vs West Ham United will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event with kick-off at 20:00 GMT.

Prediction: Sheffield United 1-1 West Ham United

Suggested Tips – Sheffield United vs West Ham United – (BET365)

  • Correct Score – Draw 1-1 – (link no longer available).
  • Price Boost – David McGoldrick – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Sheffield United vs West Ham United  – (SKYBET)

  • Correct Score Group Betting – Draw – 1-1, 2-2 or 3-3 – 10/3.

Leicester City vs Liverpool – Match Preview

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Leicester City vs Liverpool
Thursday 26th December 2019
FA Premier League, King Power Stadium

Live on Amazon Prime – Kick Off: 20:00 GMT

Liverpool return to Premier League action when they travel to Leicester on Boxing Day.

The newly crowned ‘Club World Cup’ champions will be hoping to return to business as usual in the Premier League, where they have not yet lost, and set the pace in this year’s division.

Boxing Day’s clash will be yet another test of Jurgen Klopp’s sides title credentials as they face the team closest to them in the pursuit for Premier League glory.

Leicester meanwhile will be keen to bounce back from their last Premier League outing, where they were well beaten by last seasons Champions, Manchester City. Brenden Rogers’ side will be hoping to return to winning ways having failed to do so in their last two games.

Jurgen Klopp will be expecting more of the same from his Liverpool side, who are unbeaten in the league this season. Liverpool have won sixteen of their seventeen matches in the league this season, and a win would see them go thirteen points clear of second placed Leicester, with a game in hand.

Leicester have lost three times in the league this season but have not yet lost on home soil. Liverpool will have to be at their brilliant best if they are to overcome their latest Premier League obstacle.

These two sides last met at the beginning of October, where a stoppage time James Milner penalty secured all three points for Liverpool. In fact, the Reds are unbeaten in the last five meetings between these two sides, with their last Premier League defeat to Leicester coming in February 2017.

The referee for this encounter is Michael Oliver. The 34-year old has taken charge of fourteen Premier League matches so far this season, accumulating a total of fifty-one yellow cards. This considered, as well as the magnitude of this affair, I would recommend a minimum of 40+ booking points. Oliver has taken charge of Liverpool on three occasions this season; their opening day 4-1 won against Norwich where three yellow cards were awarded, their 2-1 win away at Chelsea where he issued six yellow cards, as well as their 3-1 triumph at home to Manchester City, where two yellow cards were brandished. Oliver has taken charge of Leicester once, their 4-1 win away to Aston Villa where he awarded eight yellow cards.

This match will be shown live on Amazon Prime Video, with kick-off scheduled to take place at 20:00 GMT on Boxing Day.

Prediction: Leicester City 1-1 Liverpool

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

  • Correct Score – Draw 1-1 – (link no longer available).
  • Player to be booked – Jamie Vardy – (link no longer available).
  • Half-time/Full-time- Draw/Draw – (link no longer available).
  • First Goalscorer – Jamie Vardy – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Leicester City vs Liverpool – (SKYBET)

  • Correct Score Group Betting – Draw – 1-1, 2-2 or 3-3 – 9/4.
  • Price Boost – Virgil Van Dijk to score a header – 18/1.
  • Mane to score, BTTS, 12+ match corners, and Gomez to be carded – 28/1.