Matchweek 38

Brentford ($2.30) vs Leeds United ($2.80) – Monday 23rd May @1:00am AEST

Leeds United travel to Brentford in a critical must-win game to avoid being relegated from the Premier League.

Leeds sit on 35 points, along with 17^th-placed Burnley, but have a far inferior goal difference, and will likely need a win to ensure they will be playing top flight football for the third consecutive season.

Brentford have plenty to play for themselves, the Bees have enjoyed a brilliant first season in the Premier League, and can finish in the top half of the table if results go their way.

Best Bets

Over/Under: Under 2.5 Goals ($2.23)

Liverpool ($1.16) vs Wolverhampton Wanderers ($15) – Monday 23^rd May @1:00am AEST

Liverpool’s incredible tilt for an unprecedented quadruple remains alive if they can defeat Wolves at Anfield on Monday morning.

The Reds recorded a come-from-behind 2-1 victory away at Southampton and sit just one point below leaders Manchester City, who host Aston Villa at the same time.

Liverpool will be hoping club legend Steven Gerrard, who manages Villa, can do them a favour at the Etihad Stadium as the Merseysiders look to wrap up a domestic treble.

Best Bets

Over/Under: Under 2.5 Goals ($2.23)

Manchester City ($1.14) vs Aston Villa ($15)  – Monday 23^rd May @1:00am AEST

Manchester City are looking to win their fourth Premier League title in five years when they take on Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium.

City sit one point above rivals Liverpool and will likely need to take all three points against Villa to secure consecutive league titles.

Reds icon Steven Gerrard will be desperate to see his Villa side take something from the game to help his old team claim a second league title in three years, while the midlands side can finish as high as tenth with three points here.

Best Bets           

Over/Under: Under 2.5 Goals ($2.57)

Matchweek 37

Tottenham ($1.33) vs Burnley ($8.50) – Sunday 15^th May @9:00pm AEST

Tottenham have the chance to leapfrog Arsenal when they meet Burnley on Sunday night.

Spurs, who thrashed the Gunners 3-0 on Friday morning, trail their bitter rivals by a single point, and have the chance to jump into the top four with victory against the Clarets.

Burnley are 17^th and only above Leeds on goal difference, and victory here would be a gargantuan step towards safety.

The Clarets have recovered from a crushing loss at Norwich to be undefeated in their last four league games, but Spurs will be a much sterner test of opposition.

Best Bets

Over/Under: Under 2.5 Goals ($2.33)

West Ham United ($6.50) vs Manchester City ($1.44) – Sunday 15^th May @11:00pm AEST

Manchester City can all but wrap up consecutive Premier League titles with a win away at West Ham.

City are three points above Liverpool, but with a far superior goal difference. A win here would mean Liverpool would be relying upon improbable, if not impossible, permutations on the last day of the season if they are to win their second title in three seasons.

West Ham have plenty to play for with a Europa League spot on the line, as well as farewelling captain and club legend Mark Noble in his last home game for the Hammers.

Victory here would see the East London side jump to sixth and with a game in hand on Manchester United.

Best Bets

Match Result: Manchester City ($1.44)

Matchweek 36

Liverpool ($1.44) vs Tottenham ($6.50) – Sunday 8^th May @4:45am AEST

Liverpool face another stern test in their quest for the title as Tottenham visit Anfield on Sunday morning.

The Reds’ sensational and unprecedented chase of a quadruple is still alive after they saw off a dogged Villareal midweek in their Champions League semi-final.

However, the Reds trail league leaders Manchester City by a point and cannot afford a slipup to Tottenham.

Spurs are as equally desperate for three points to keep their top four chances alive.

Tottenham trail bitter rivals, and more importantly, fourth-placed Arsenal by a point as they chase Champions League football for the first time in three seasons.

Best Bets

Over/Under: Over 3.5 Goals ($2.38)

Arsenal ($1.44) vs Leeds United ($6.50) – Sunday 8^th May @11:00pm AEST

Arsenal will be looking to consolidate their fourth place supremacy when a desperate Leeds United travel to the Emirates on Sunday night.

The Gunners, who are on a sensational three-game winning streak, beating Chelsea, Manchester United and West Ham in the process, are in pole position to qualify for the Champions League for the first time since 2016.

Leeds are fighting for their Premier League lives after suffering a 4-0 hammering at home to Manchester City last weekend.

The Yorkshiremen sit just two points above 18^th-placed Everton.

Best Bets

Match Result:  Arsenal ($1.44)

Manchester City ($1.16) vs Newcastle United ($15) – Monday 9th May @1:30am AEST

Manchester City have to put their heartbreaking Champions League exit behind them as Newcastle come to the Etihad Stadium on Monday.

City, were two goals clear of Real Madrid midweek, before suffering a late collapse and eventually bowing out in extra time, thanks to a Karim Benzema penalty.

City now only have the Premier League trophy to play for this season, and will be eager to keep it out of the hands of their rivals Liverpool.

Newcastle have a free hit with no lofty prizes to play for, though they are also in no danger of relegation.

The Magpies have had an incredible turnaround since the arrival of manager Eddie Howe, rising form relegation dwellers to midtable within a season.

Match Result: Draw ($7.00)

Matchweek 35

Newcastle United ($7.50) vs Liverpool ($1.40) – Saturday 30^th April @9:30pm AEST

Liverpool have the chance to go top of the league if they beat Newcastle away at St James’s Park on Saturday night.

The Reds continued their almost-flawless April midweek, beating Villareal 2-0 at Anfield in the first league of their Champions League semi-final.

Manager Jurgen Klopp, who just signed a contract extension until 2026, will hoping to see his side to put a two-point lead over title rivals Manchester City, who play Leeds only hours later at Elland Road.

Newcastle, themselves, are in terrific form, winning their last four league games.

New manger Eddie Howe has done a wonderful job, taking the Toon from the very real threat of relegation to the top half of the division, all within less than a season.

Best Bets

Match Result: Liverpool ($1.40)

Leeds United ($10) vs Manchester City ($1.28) – Sunday 1^st May @2:30am AEST

Manchester City travel to Leeds facing the possibility of trailing Liverpool by two points, who play the earlier game on Saturday night.

City remain one point above their title rivals and will likely need to win all of their four remaining games to win the Premier League in consecutive seasons.

The Citizens are in decent form, beating Real Madrid 4-3 midweek in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final.

Meanwhile, it is the complete opposite for Leeds, who are fighting for their lives to stay in the Premier League.

The Whites are five points above 18^th-placed Everton, however the Toffees have a game in hand on the Yorkshiremen.

Best Bets

Match Result:  Manchester City ($1.28)

West Ham ($4.33) vs Arsenal ($1.72) – Monday 2^nd May @1:30am AEST

West Ham take on Arsenal in an intriguing London derby on Monday morning at the London Stadium.

The Hammers, who suffered a 2-1 loss at home to Eintreicht Frankfurt on Friday morning, will be looking to bounce back quickly and deliver a blow to Arsenal’s Champions League aspirations.

The Gunners have come back from three successive defeats to beat Chelsea 4-2 away at Stamford Bridge, before putting Manchester United to the sword in an emphatic 3-1 win last weekend.

Arsenal are now in the box seat to return to Europe’s premier club competition and destiny is well and truly in their hands.

Match Result: Draw ($3.75)

Matchweek 34

Arsenal ($2.10) vs Manchester United ($3.40) – Saturday 23^rd April @9:30pm AEST

Arsenal have the chance to leapfrog bitter rivals Tottenham when they host Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday night.

The Gunners ended a three-game losing streak after impressively beating Chelsea 4-2 away at Stamford Bridge midweek.

Meanwhile, Manchester United suffered another huge blow to their fading top four hopes, being thrashed 4-0 away at Liverpool.

The Red Devils need to win here if they are any chance of playing Champions League football under new manager Erik Ten Haag, who takes the reins from next season.

Best Bets

Match Result: Arsenal ($2.10)

Brentford ($4) vs Tottenham Hotspur ($1.90) – Sunday 24^th April @2:30am AEST

Brentford take on Tottenham at the Brentford Community Stadium on Sunday morning in a pulsating London derby.

The Bees continued their recent buzzing form, defeating Watford 2-1 away at Vicarage Road last weekend.

Meanwhile, Spurs blew a fantastic chance to put distance on fifth-placed Arsenal, losing 1-0 at home to Brighton last Saturday.

If Arsenal can beat Manchester United in the hours before kickoff, there will be serious pressure on Tottenham to win here.

Best Bets

Match Result:  Draw ($3.50)

Chelsea ($1.53) vs West Ham ($6) – Sunday 24^th April @11:00pm AEST

Chelsea will be looking to bounce back from a midweek pasting when they take on London rivals West Ham on Sunday night.

The Blues were outclassed by an enthusiastic Gunners side and looked flat after progressing to the FA Cup final last weekend.

Meanwhile, West Ham find themselves in a similar pattern of form, dropping points to Burnley after progressing through to the Europa League semi-finals.

Match Result: Chelsea ($1.53)

Matchweek 33

Tottenham Hotspur ($1.53) vs Brighton & Hove Albion ($6.00) – Saturday 16^th April @9:30pm AEST

Tottenham will be looking to go six points clear of fifth-placed Arsenal when they take on Brighton at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday night.

Spurs are gunning for five consecutive wins, after thrashing Aston Villa 4-0 away at Villa Park last week.

Brighton, ended a seven-game winless streak last week, upsetting Arsenal 2-1 away at the Emirates Stadium.

Though the Seagulls are not in danger of being drawn into a relegation battle, they will be looking to finish their season off strongly, after completely falling away after such a strong start to their campaign.

Best Bets

Over/Under 2.5: Over ($1.85)

Southampton ($3.75) vs Arsenal ($1.90) – Sunday 17^th April @12:00am AEST

Arsenal will be looking to bounce back from a shock home loss to Brighton when they travel to Southampton on Sunday morning.

The Gunners suffered a huge blow to their Champions League aspirations after succumbing to a Brighton side who are winless for seven games.

Meanwhile, Southampton will be desperate to atone for a humiliating 6-0 loss last week at the hands of Chelsea.

The Saints’ patchy season has meant they are winless since late February, and the south coast side will be desperate to make up for their devastating loss at home last weekend.

Best Bets

Match Result:  Arsenal ($1.90)

Newcastle United ($2.20) vs Leicester City ($3.20) – Sunday 17^th April @11:30pm AEST

Newcastle will be looking for consecutive wins at home when they take on Leicester at St James’s Park on Sunday night.

The Magpies ended a three-game losing steak against Wolves last weekend, thanks to a Chris Wood penalty.

Meanwhile, Leicester will be looking to consolidate their position in the top half of the table with victory on Tyneside.

The Foxes have been unable to put together a consistent run of form this season, with their only chance of European football coming through the avenue of potentially winning the Europa Conference League.

Best Bets

Match Result: Draw ($3.25)

Matchweek 32

Everton ($4.33) vs Manchester United ($1.80) – Saturday 9^th April @9:30pm AEST

Everton will be fighting for their lives when they face Manchester United at Goodison Park on Saturday night.

The Toffees, who lost 3-2 away at Burnley on Thursday morning, are now facing the real possibility of being relegated from the Premier League for the first time in their history.

Everton sit in 17^th place and one point above Burnley, however, their next six fixtures include Leicester, Chelsea, Liverpool, as well as United.

Manchester United will be as equally desperate to take all three points on Saturday night, with their top four hopes fading away after dropping more points at home to Leicester last weekend.

The Red Devils can leapfrog Arsenal into 5^th spot if they win by three or more goals, though the Gunners will have played two games fewer.

Best Bets

Over/Under 2.5: Over ($1.80)

Brentford ($2.75) vs West Ham ($2.50) – Sunday 10^th April @11:00pm AEST

Brentford take on West Ham at the Brentford Community Stadium on Sunday night in a pulsating London derby.

The Bees are buzzing after sensationally putting Chelsea to the sword with a 4-1 win at Stamford Bridge last weekend.

West Ham have a quick turnaround after their Europa League game against Lyon on Friday morning, although they at least had the luxury of playing in the capital.

The Hammers need to a win to have any chance of staying in the top four race, while the home side could go a long way to securing Premier League survival if they take all three points here.

Best Bets

Match Result:  Brentford ($2.75)

Manchester City ($2) vs Liverpool ($3.50) – Monday 11^th April @1:30am AEST

It has been hyped as the most anticipated Premier League match in years, with Manchester City taking on Liverpool, with the winner moving a massive step towards securing the title.

City, who only a month ago looked to have an unassailable lead in the table, sit just one point ahead of their rivals.

Liverpool, who beat Watford 2-0 last weekend at Anfield, had their challenge answered after City beat Burnley by the same scoreline away at Turf Moor.

It’s a match for the ages, City on the hunt to defend their Premier League crown, while Liverpool face the extraordinary potential of winning all four trophies on offer to them.

Match Result: Liverpool ($3.50)

Matchweek 31

Liverpool ($1.11) vs Watford ($19) – Saturday 2^nd April @10:30pm AEDT

Liverpool have the chance to go top of the Premier League if they beat Watford at Anfield on Saturday evening.

Jurgen Klopp’s men, at least temporarily, can claim a two-point advantage over Manchester City, who play Burnley Sunday morning.

Although, Watford do have previous against Liverpool, dominating the Reds as recently as 2020, when they delivered a 3-0 hammering to the Merseysiders.

The Hornets are in dire need of a result here, languishing in 18^th place and still three points behind Everton, who have also played two games fewer.

Team News

Trent Alexander-Arnold is expected to miss Saturday’s game for Liverpool with a hamstring injury he suffered prior to the international break.

For Watford, Ismalia Sarr, who played in Senegal’s dramatic World Cup qualification win over Egypt midweek, could return.

Best Bets

Over/Under 3.5: Over ($1.82)

Burnley ($13) vs Manchester City ($1.20) – Sunday 3rd April @1:00am AEDT

Manchester City face the inconceivable prospect of kicking off Sunday morning’s game away at Burnley in second place.

Should Liverpool beat Watford on Saturday night, the Citizens might need to win all of their remaining games to retain their Premier League crown.

Meanwhile, Burnley are fighting for their lives and are in decent form, having shocked Tottenham only recently at Turf Moor.

Team News

Defender Ben Mee remains in doubt for Burnley, while Nathan Collins is still suspended.

For City, only Ruben Dias stands as a definite absentee for the trip away at Turf Moor.

Best Bets

Over/Under 2.5:  Under ($2.33)

Crystal Palace ($4) vs Arsenal ($1.90) – Tuesday 5^th April @5:00am AEDT

Arsenal will be looking to consolidate their spot in fourth position with a tricky London derby away at Crystal Palace.

The Gunners sit three points ahead of their bitter rivals Spurs, with a game in hand to play. However, a defeat here to Palace could see them fall outside of the Champions League places, with an away trip to Tottenham still to come.

Life at Selhurst Park is good at the moment for Palace manager and former Arsenal captain, Patrick Viera.

The Eagles have reached the semi-finals of the FA Cup and they find themselves sitting comfortably mid-table, with no major threat of relegation.

Team News

Palace Boss Patrick Viera will give an injury update at his press conference on Friday.

For Arsenal, defender Takehiro Tomiyasu could make his first appearance for Arsenal since January.

Best Bets

Over/Under 1.5: Under ($4.80)

Matchweek 30

Aston Villa ($2.87) vs Arsenal ($2.30) – Saturday 19th January @11:30pm AEDT

Arsenal will be looking to bounce back from a midweek defeat to Liverpool when they travel to Villa Park on Saturday night.

The Gunners, who are in a strong position to finish in the top four for the first time since the 2015/2016 season, were beaten 2-0 by a Liverpool team chasing the league title.

Meanwhile, Aston Villa will be looking to make it four wins in their last five after recently defeating Brighton, Southampton and Leeds, before losing a tight contest away at West Ham last weekend.

Team News

For Villa, Douglas Luiz and Lucas Digne are their biggest injury concerns.

Takehiro Tomiyasu looks to be in doubt, with a hamstring complaint.

Best Bets

Draw No Bet: Aston Villa ($2.11)

Tottenham Hotspur ($1.72) vs West Ham United ($4.50) – Monday 21st March @3:30am AEDT

Tottenham take on bitter rivals West Ham with a chance to leapfrog their foes in the table.

Spurs, who continued their inconsistent season this week with a loss away to Man United, followed by a win at the Amex Stadium against Brighton, can’t afford a slipup here as they chase down Arsenal for fourth.

Meanwhile, West Ham are having the time of their lives after advancing to the Europa League quarter finals on Thursday, beating Sevilla 2-0 at the London Stadium.

The Hammers can take a three point advantage if they are to beat Spurs in North London.

Team News

Spurs are still without academy players Japhet Tangana and Oliver Skipp, who both have long-term injuries.

Hammers’ boss David Moyes will be providing an injury update at his Friday press conference.

Best Bets

Anytime Goal Scorer:  Harry Kane ($2.00)

Matchweek 29

Brentford ($2.10) vs Burnley ($3.60) – Sunday 13th March @2:00am AEDT

After beating Norwich last weekend, Brentford will be looking for back-to-back wins when they face Burnley in a relegation battle on Sunday morning.

Though the Bees are six points above Burnley, the Clarets have two games in hand, meaning that this game is critical for Premier League survival.

Sean Dyche’s side were in good form heading into March, although consecutive defeats to Leicester and Chelsea have halted their climb up the table.

Team News

Brentford midfielder Josh Dasilva is still unavailable due to suspension, though Christian Eriksen is expected to start for the Bees.

Burnley are still without club captain Ben Mee, who is sidelined through injury.

Best Bets

Match Result: Draw ($3.20)

Manchester United ($2.10) vs Tottenham Hotspur ($3.40) – Sunday 13^th February @4:30am AEDT

Embattled Manchester United take on Tottenham in a top four battle at Old Trafford on Sunday morning.

The Red Devils’ rollercoaster season continued last weekend, being thrashed 4-1 away at the hands of cross-town rivals Manchester City.

Tottenham, who have been as equally inconsistent this season, bounced back after their shock FA Cup exit to Middlesbrough to hammer Everton 5-0 on Tuesday morning.

Win for either United or Spurs could catapult them into the prime position to chase down fourth-placed Arsenal, who undoubtedly look the most likely to claim the final Champions League spot at season’s end.

Team News

Veteran striker Cristiano Ronaldo is in doubt after flying home to Portugal after picking up an injury before the Manchester derby.

For Spurs, Ryan Sessegnon’s injury nightmare continues as he limped off at half-time against Everton with a muscle issue, while academy products Japhet Tanganga and Oliver Skipp are unavailable.

Best Bets

Match Result:  Tottenham ($3.40)

Leeds United ($1.57) vs Norwich City ($5.50) – Monday 14^th March @1:00am AEDT

Freefalling Leeds take on Norwich City in a relegation dogfight on Monday morning at Elland Road.

Leeds, who suffered a 3-0 hammering at home to Aston Villa on Friday, have not won a Premier League match since 17^th January and are now in grave danger of going down.

Meanwhile, Norwich are almost at the last chance saloon for Premier League safety and are currently on a six-match losing streak.

The Canaries remain five points off 17^th-placed Everton and even more worryingly, have played three more games than the Toffees.

Team News

Both sides will be giving an injury update at their respective Friday afternoon press conference.

Best Bets

Over/Under 2.5: ($2.29)