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Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United – Match Preview

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Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United
Sunday 13th January 2019
FA Premier League, Wembley Stadium

Live on Sky Sports Premier League – Kick-Off: 16:30 GMT

Tottenham vs Man Utd: Manchester United will be hoping to close the gap on the top four when they take on Tottenham in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s biggest test since taking over as manager.

The Red Devils have won all six of Solskjaer’s games in charge to date, although a trip to Tottenham will represent their toughest test. Last time out, United secured their route into the fourth round of the FA Cup with a 2-0 win over Reading. That win also secured back-to-back clean sheets for the Reds for the first time this season. Romelu Lukaku grabbed his third goal in as many games against the Royals.

It will be interesting to see if Solskjaer prefers the Belgium upfront on Sunday, or whether he sticks with Marcus Rashford. United are six points behind fourth-placed Chelsea and ten behind Spurs ahead of this clash. United have scored two or more goals in each of Solskjaer’s six games so far, it’s keeping them out that could be their undoing against Tottenham.

Spurs have enjoyed a good week so far, after beating Chelsea 1-0 in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final on Tuesday. Harry Kane’s controversial penalty was the difference, taking his tally to 21 for the season. He has scored seven goals in his last six games, which is his best run of the season so far.

Tottenham have kept three clean sheets in as many games, which is down to the settled pairing of David Sanchez and Toby Alderweireld, with Jan Vertonghen injured. Alderweireld has had his contract extended by Tottenham for a further year, which means he can leave for £25m in the summer. Long-time admirers Untied will be hoping to lure him north in the summer – he could prove to be the missing piece in their defensive puzzle.

Mike Dean is the referee for this fixture. The Englishman has officiated 12 top-flight matches this season. In that time, he has accumulated an average booking points total of 50.8. Therefore, I would advise a maximum of 60+ total points for this fixture.

United have genuinely been transformed by Solskjaer’s arrival, although they were massively underperforming anyway. This is a different level of test and Spurs are in a great form at the moment. As a result, I’m going to edge towards a tightly-contested win for Tottenham.

Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Premier League with kick off at 16:30 GMT.

Prediction: Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 Manchester United

Suggested Tips – Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United – (BET365):

  • Correct score: Tottenham to win 2-1 – (link no longer available).
  • First Goalscorer – Heung-Min Son – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United – (SKYBET):

  • Both Players To Score – Marcus Rashford and Harry Kane – 5/1.
  • Price Boost – Marcus Rashford to Score from outside the area – 22/1.
  • Full Time Result & Both Teams To Score – Draw & Yes – 3/1. 

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West Ham United vs Arsenal – Match Preview

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West Ham United vs Arsenal
Saturday 12th January 2019
FA Premier League, London Stadium

Live on Sky Sports Premier League – Kick-Off: 12:30 GMT

West Ham United vs Arsenal: Arsenal will be hoping to address their run of two wins in six league games when they travel to London rivals West Ham on Saturday.

The Gunners secured their passage to the fourth round of the FA Cup last time out, as they beat Blackpool 3-0. Unai Emery made mass changes for that fixture, allowing his more senior professionals a week’s rest. Last time out in the league, Arsenal won 4-1 against Fulham. Those three points mean Arsenal sit fifth in the Premier League table, three points behind Chelsea in fourth.

With Manchester United also breathing down their necks, three points in this game are a necessity. Emery finally has a full selection of defenders to choose from, with Laurent Koscielny, Hector Bellerin and Shkodran Mustafi all passed fit for this fixture. Arsenal haven’t kept a clean sheet in their last five league games, so they’ll be hoping that their newly fit defence can help address that run. West Ham sit 10th in the Premier League, 12 points ahead of danger. In truth, Manuel Pellegrini’s men have little to play for – they’re not going down and they aren’t going to break into the top six. Their best hopes are to finish seventh and have a strong run in the FA Cup.

Their form has been mixed of late, they’ve won three, lost two and drawn one of their last six league outings. West Ham’s form at home has been good this season, they’ve only lost one of their last five at the London Stadium, in all competitions. The Hammers fought off interest in Marko Arnautovic, who was subject of a £35m bid from China. Their prized talisman has scored nine goals in 22 appearances this season, including three in his last two.

Jonathan Moss is the referee for this fixture. The Englishman has officiated 12 top-flight matches this season. In that time, he has accumulated an average booking points total of 40.8.

Therefore, I would advise a maximum of 60+ total points for this fixture. Arsenal have looked shaky in defence all season and come up against a West Ham side capable of scoring goals. I think this one might end in a draw, much to Emery’s frustration.

West Ham United vs Arsenal will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Premier League with Kick off at 12:30 GMT.

Prediction: West Ham United 2-2 Arsenal

Suggested Tips – West Ham United vs Arsenal – (BET365):

  • Correct score:  Draw 2-2 – (link no longer available).
  • First Goalscorer – Pierre Emerick Aubamayeng – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – West Ham United vs Arsenal – (SKYBET):

  • Scorecast Boost – Felipe Anderson to score outside the area – 12/1.
  • Both Teams to Score and Full Time Result – Arsenal and Yes – 21/10. 

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Leeds United vs Derby County – Match Preview

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Leeds United vs Derby County
Friday 11th January 2019
SkyBet Championship, Elland Road

Live on Sky Sports Main Event – Kick-Off: 19:45 GMT

Leeds United vs Derby County: League-leaders Leeds United will be looking to end a run of three straight defeats when they host play-off hopefuls Derby County at Elland Road.

Leeds have stumbled in recent weeks, losing their last three matches in all competitions. They exited the FA Cup on Saturday at the hands of QPR, following defeats to Hull City and Nottingham forest beforehand. Prior to the result against Hull, Marcelo Bielsa’s side had won their last seven league matches, which had lifted them to the summit of the table. The main issue for Leeds this season, has been their growing injury list. All of their first-choice back four have missed parts of the season, as a result, which has taken its toll in some matches. Leeds will welcome back captain Liam Cooper for this game, who has missed the last seven matches with an ankle problem. He will slot back into the side, with Kalvin Phillips still missing through suspension after his red card against Forest.

With Cooper back, United will be hopeful of addressing a run of five games without a clean sheet. In that run, they’ve conceded 12 times, compared to the one goal they leaked in their five matches prior. When Leeds are at their best, they rarely concede, which is a habit they need to get back into. In attack, Kemar Roofe will once again lead the line. He has one of the best goal-to-minute ratios in the Championship this season, with 13 goals in 21 games.

Derby have had a mixed bags of results, over the festive period. The Rams have won three of their last nine in all competitions and sit sixth in the table, four points ahead of arch-rivals Nottingham Forest. Derby have developed a tag of being at their best against the best sides in the division. They have taken points from every side in the play-offs, bar Leeds. It’s their results against the other sides that can let them down, and that is what has stopped them pushing for the top two. Jack Marriott is their leading marksman, with ten goals in 25 appearances this season. All of those ten goals have comes in his last 16 games, which makes him one of the most in-form players in the league.

Paul Tierney is the referee for this fixture. The Englishman has officiated 13 Championship matches this season. In that time, he has accumulated an average booking points total of 38.1. Therefore, I would advise a maximum of 50+ total points for this fixture.

Neither of these sides come into this fixture in their best form. I fancy Leeds to nick this one and show their fighting title-contending spirit, after a poor run of results.

Leeds United vs Derby County will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Football with kick off at 19:45 GMT.

Prediction: Leeds United 2-1 Derby County

Suggested Tips – Leeds United vs Derby County – (BET365):

  • Correct score: Leeds County to win 2-1 – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Leeds United vs Derby County – (SKYBET):

  • Price Boost – Harry Wilson to score outside the area – 9/1.
  • Price Boost – Both Players To score – Kemar Roofe and Jack Marriott – 7/1.
  • Full Time Result & Both Teams to Score – Leeds United & Yes –  7/2. 
  • RequestABet up to 10/1 – BTTS, 4+ corners each team and 20+ booking points each team  – 9/2. (NAP).
  • Popular RequestABet – Roofe, Wilson, Klich and Mount to have 10+ shots on target between them – 100/1.

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