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Newcastle United vs Arsenal – Match Preview

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Newcastle United vs Arsenal
Sunday 15th April 2018
FA Premier League, St James Park

Live on Sky Sports Premier League – Kick-Off: 13:30

Newcastle United vs Arsenal – Newcastle face off against Arsenal in Premier League action this Super Sunday.

The hosts are hoping to cement their Premier League status for next year after a mixed season for the Magpies. Arsenal have turned their attentions to the UEFA Europa League after another disappointing domestic campaign for Arsene Wenger’s side.

Newcastle United are currently 10th in the Premier League with only six games left. Despite their comfortable table standing, Newcastle are not quite out of the thick of this tight relegation battle just yet. Rafa Benitez’ side will need one more victory to pull far enough away to complete Premier League survival. Their attacking prowess has been rather average this season. They have scored 33 goals in 32 games and scored two or more in only 25% of their home matches. Dwight Gayle has had the best turnover in a Newcastle shirt this season with 5 goals and 3 assists.

Defensively, Newcastle have been a tough nut to crack. They have conceded 41 goals and kept a clean sheet in 25% of their league matches. An in-form Arsenal will be a very hard test for this Newcastle side.

Arsenal are currently sixth in the Premier League and have turned their focus to their European dreams. They are 13 points from the Champions League spots; an achievement that has left fans frustrated and wanting new management for the next season. They have scored a total of 61 goals and scored two or more in 50% of their league matches. Pierre Emerick Aubameyang has found form as of late with a goal in their recent 21 victory over Southampton.

At the back, Arsenal have not been too impressive. They have conceded 43 goals in their 32 matches and had a clean sheet in 34% of their matches. Arsenal are favourites due to their recent impressive attacking efforts.

The referee for this encounter is Anthony Taylor. The official has awarded an average of 34.6 booking points in his 23 Premier League matches. The Englishman shouldn’t have too many issues to deal with, as Arsenal have averaged 16.7 booking points and Newcastle, 15.6.

Newcastle United vs Arsenal will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Premier League with kick off at 13:30.

Prediction: 2-1 Arsenal win.

Suggested tips – Newcastle United vs Arsenal (BET365):

  • Correct score, Arsenal to win 2-1 – (link no longer available).
  • Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to score first – (link no longer available).

Suggested tips- Newcastle United vs Arsenal (SKYBET):

  • Popular RequestABet – Gayle & Aubameyang to score and Shelvey & Monreal to be carded – 125/1.
  • RequestABet Specials – up to 10/1 – Newcastle United v Arsenal – Over 1.5 goals, 3+ corners each team and 30+ match booking pts – 13/8. (NAP)
  • Scorecast Boost – Dwight Gayle to score first and Newcastle to win 2-1 – 70/1.

Odds and markets last updated on 15th April 2018 @12:30 GMT. Markets unlikely to be updated prior to kick off.

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Fulham vs Leeds – Match Preview

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Fulham vs Leeds United
Tuesday 3rd April 2018
Sky Bet Championship, Craven Cottage

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

Fulham vs Leeds – We are now in the business end of the season and Fulham will face Leeds in the SkyBet Championship with their play-off place all but sorted with seven matches left.

Both sides have endured rather different campaigns. The hosts have had a monumental climb up the Championship table after a lackadaisical start to their season. Whilst their opponents have faded into mediocrity after big expectations for them.

Fulham are currently 3rd in the SkyBet Championship and are cruising to a play-off place come the end of the season. Cardiff in second place are seven points ahead. It’s not an impossible gap to close however it could be a stretch too far. Fulham’s attacking play has been a joy to watch. They often like to dominate possession and dictate the tempo of any match. They have the second highest goal tally in the league; with 68 netted in their 39 matches.

In those 39 matches, they have scored two or more goals in 50% of them with Ryan Sessengnon stealing headlines. The 17-year-old has 14 goals and five assists. Defensively, Jokanovic’s men haven’t been as solid as the teams surrounding them in the league. They have conceded 41 goals and kept a clean sheet in 26% of their outings.

Leeds are currently 12th in the SkyBet Championship with very little left to play for. Their recent win over Bolton was not a convincing one as they only managed 44% possession however had 16 attempts on goal. Leeds have been rather effective in attack with 52 goals from 39 matches. They have scored two or more goals in 39% of their league matches with frontman Pierre- Michel Lassoga the most clinical. The German has 10 goals and three assists.

Their defence has been the downfall this season. Leeds have conceded 54 goals from 39 games and kept a clean sheet in only 26% of their away league fixtures. With very little to play for, it will be hard to see them keeping out a Fulham side that is enjoying dominating possession and peppering goalkeepers.

The referee for this match is Peter Bankes. The official has awarded an average of 40.6 booking points in his 25 Championship matches.

Fulham vs Leeds will be televised on Sky Sports Football and kicks off at 19:45 GMT in the UK.

Prediction: 2-0 Fulham win.

Suggested tips – Fulham vs Leeds United (BET365):

  • Correct Score – 2-0 Fulham Win – (link no longer available).
  • Half Time / Full Time – Fulham / Fulham – (link no longer available).

Suggested tips – Fulham vs Leeds United (SKYBET):

  • Price Boost – Aleksandar Mitrovic to score a brace – 6/1.
  • RequestABet Specials – up to 10/1 – Over 1.5 goals, 3+ corners each team and 30+ match booking pts – 5/4 (NAP). 
  • Popular RequestABet Specials – Jansson to score a header and Sessegnon to score from outside the areas – 300/1.
  • RequestABet Specials – up to 10/1 – Fulham to score 2+ goals, 5+ Fulham corners and 20+ Leeds booking pts – 6/4.
  • RequestABet Specials – up to 10/1 – Mitrovic & Sessegnon to score and Fulham to win – 10/3.

Odds and markets last updated on 3 April 2018 @18:15 GMT.

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Chelsea vs Tottenham – Match Preview

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Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
Sunday 1st April 2018
FA Premier League, Stamford Bridge

Live on Sky Sports Football – Kick-Off: 16:00

Chelsea vs Tottenham  – It’s London derby time as Chelsea host Spurs at Stamford Bridge with a place in the top four a priority.

As the Premier League enters the business end of the season, both these clubs are expecting results in crucial games. They are both fighting for fourth place with Mauricio Pochettino’s Tottenham having a five-point advantage. A win for Antonio Conte and Chelsea would swing the race for fourth wide open with seven games left, and have I mentioned it’s a local derby too? What more do you need?

The hosts are currently fifth in the Premier League five points behind their opposition. Chelsea haven’t had much fortune during the second half of the season – with some embarrassing losses. Their most recent league outing saw them narrowly defeat Crystal Palace 2-1 with a convincing performance. They peppered Wayne Hennessey in the Palace net and showcased their attacking muscle that has seen them climb up the table. This season they have managed to score two or more goals in 50% of their league matches this season. Their attack, led by Eden Hazard, has scored 52 goals in their 30 matches.

Defensively, Chelsea have been safe and sound for the majority of the season. They have conceded 27 goals all season and have kept a clean sheet in 60% of their matches at Stamford Bridge. Cesar Azpilicueta has been the star man at the back for Chelsea. Spurs will have to find a way around him if they are to score.

The visitors are currently fourth in the Premier League and have been in great form domestically. The recent news of talisman Harry Kane’s injury doesn’t seem to have dampened their spirits, as they recently walked over Swansea in the FA Cup and smashed Bournemouth 4-1 in the league. Spurs, just like their opponents, have scored two or more goals in 50% of their league matches and scored 59 goals this season. Heung Min Son has stepped up in recent weeks, he’ll be the player to look out for.

Defensively, Spurs have been safe and sound. They have only conceded 25 goals and have kept a clean sheet in 46% of their league outings.

The referee for this fixture is Andre Marriner. The official has averaged 28.1 booking points in his 21 Premier League matches.

Chelsea vs Tottenham will be televised on Sky Sports Premier League and will kick off at 16:00 GMT in the UK.

Prediction: 2-1 Spurs.

Suggested tips – Chelsea vs Tottenham (BET365):

  • Correct score, Spurs to win 2-1 – (link no longer available).

Suggested tips – Chelsea vs Tottenham (SKYBET):

  • Match Stat Price Boost – Willian and Son 2+ shots on target each – 14/1.
  • @FootyAccums Specials – BTTS, 4+ corners each team and 20+ booking points each team – 9/2.
  • RequestABet Specials 80/1 and above – Chelsea vs Tottenham – Erikson and Willian to both score outside the area  – 100/1.

Odds and markets last updated on 1st April 2018 @14:55 GMT.

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