Key Premier League Clashes – February 11th to 12th
Key Premier League Clashes - February 11th to 12th
A fantastic weekend of football has passed us and now we look forward to another this week. A lot of people live for the weekend, and I am one of those people, and one of those reasons is that I love what the Premier League can give us. We have some great matches to look forward to once again.
Manchester United v Liverpool - 12:45pm
Not long since these two last met, couple of weeks to be exact. A late Kuyt goal saw Liverpool beat United in the fourth round of the FA Cup. These two teams haven't played at Old Trafford since September 2010 where Berbatov scored a hat trick to win the game. Manchester United are favourites at 5/6, although in derby matches anything can happen and Liverpool are at 16/5 which is kind odds for the punter. Suarez is back in the action and is 7/1 to score first. Evra, is at 33/1, if you are feeling incredibly lucky. I'd back Valencia to score first at 12/1 or Hernandez at 5/1. I think Manchester United will get revenge here and win, although I wouldn't rule a draw out.
Betting Tip - Liverpool winning at half time, but Manchester United win at full time (22/1)
Tottenham v Newcastle - 5:30pm
Tottenham are having a great season in 3rd place, and Newcastle are in 5th place having overachieved so far too. Both teams will be confident going into this, but Tottenham's home form has been superb this season. With Harry Redknapp related to the England job, their may be some distraction going into this match. However, Tottenham are strong favourites for this one at 1/2, but don't rule out Newcastle, despite them being at 6/1, so may be worth a punt. For first goal scorer, I'd go with Gareth Bale of Tottenham. When these two teams met in October, it was a 2-2 draw, and the same to happen again is at 18/1. Expect goals in this one, and a home win for me.
Betting Tip - Tottenham to win with 3 or more goals in the match (11/10)
Aston Villa v Manchester City - 4:00pm (Sunday)
My final clash we'll be focusing on is the game at Villa Park, where City are the visitors. Aston Villa beat City a year ago in this fixture 1-0, and with their current form, they would love to do the same again. Manchester City will want to prove they can win these tough games, especially as they may be 2nd when they kick off this match. Manchester City are 8/13 to win here, and all big clubs have already come here this season and won quite comfortably. Aston Villa are 9/2, but I can only see one winnner. Aguero for first goal at 3/1, but I'd go for James Milner at 16/1 against his old club of course.
Betting Tip - Handicap; Manchester City (-1) - (7/4)
Accumulator Tip
Everton v Chelsea (Draw)
Sunderland v Arsenal (Away Win)
Bolton v Wigan (Away Win)
Blackburn v QPR (Draw)
Fulham v Stoke (Home Win)
Stake: £5 Potential Winnings: £737.28
