We look at three of the English Premier League matches taking place on Saturday the 17th of January including the Manchester Derby and suggest a bet in each game.
Let’s start with a look at the Outright Betting where Arsenal remain firm favourites at 1.25, followed by Manchester City at 4.50, with Aston Villa priced at 22.00 and you can get 91.00 and better the balance.
There are a number of other long term markets on offer including Arsenal winning margin where 4-6 points is trading at 4.50.
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MANCHESTER UNITED vs MANCHESTER CITY
Manchester United are currently 7th on the table and have struggled for consistency despite remaining difficult to beat. United are unbeaten in their last three league outings after drawing 2-2 away to Burnley last time out which followed back-to-back 1-1 stalemates against Leeds and Wolves.
While goals have not been an issue with 36 scored this season, defensive instability has seen them concede 32 in 21 matches.
Manchester City sit 2nd on the log and remain firmly in the title race, 6 points behind Arsenal, despite a recent run of draws. City have been held to three consecutive goalless or 1-1 draws against Brighton, Chelsea and Sunderland, although they did pick up an expected 2-1 away win at Nottingham before that.
The side boast the league’s most potent attack with 45 goals scored, however, recent results show they have not been as ruthless in front of goal.
Head-to-Head
Earlier this season City claimed a convincing 3-0 home win, while last season’s league clash at Old Trafford ended in a goalless draw.
Betting – Click here to bet
Manchester United 3.40
Draw 3.85
Manchester City 2.00
Verdict
I believe City’s superior quality should give them the edge, but United’s ability to stay competitive at home suggests this will not be a runaway result. I am backing City to win but with 3 goals or less in the game.
BET: Manchester City to win and Under 3.5 Goals at 3.50
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LIVERPOOL vs BURNLEY
Liverpool are 4th on the table and remain in the hunt for the trophy. The Reds have drawn their last three matches but have now gone unbeaten in their last nine trips to the pitch. Their latest matchup was against Arsenal where they drew 0-0 away from home.
Goals have been spread throughout the squad, although recent fixtures have proved they lack the ability to turn opportunities into game winning goals.
Burnley sit 19th and look almost certainties to be relegated. They remain winless in their last twelve league games although they showed signs of improvement to hold Manchester United 2-2 at home last time out after consecutive defeats to Brighton and Newcastle in previous weeks.
Defensively they have been poor, conceding 41 goals while their return of 22 goals scored leaves them with one of the weakest goal differences in the league.
Head-to-Head
The most recent encounter between the sides came in September last year where Liverpool picked up a 1-0 victory away from home, prior to that they met twice last season were Liverpool won both games with respective margins of 2-0 and 3-1.
Betting – Click here to bet
Liverpool 1.25
Draw 6.25
Burnley 12.00
Verdict
Given Burnley’s struggles and Liverpool’s home strength, I think this looks a straightforward task for the hosts.
BET: Correct Score – Liverpool to win 2-0 at 7.00
NOTTINGHAM FOREST vs ARSENAL
Nottingham Forest are 17th on the log and have endured a tough season in terms of form. While they picked up a confidence boosting 2-1 away win at West Ham recently, inconsistency continues to plague them and they lost four consecutive matches prior to this.
Forest have managed just 21 goals all season while conceding 34, highlighting their struggles at both ends of the pitch.
Arsenal lead the Premier League standings, performing consistently. The Gunners were held to a 0-0 draw at home by Liverpool last time out but had won five league matches in a row before that including a narrow 3-2 away victory over Bournemouth on the road.
With 40 goals scored and only 14 conceded, Arsenal remain the most balanced side in the division although they have lost twice away from home.
Head-to-Head
The last time they met Arsenal recorded a comfortable 3-0 home win over Forest, while the previous campaign saw a goalless draw in Nottingham.
Betting – Click here to bet
Nottingham Forest 6.00
Draw 4.25
Arsenal 1.54
Verdict
Arsenal’s overall control and defensive solidity should be too much for a Forest side short on confidence. I think they will win this while restricting Forest.
BET: Result and Both Teams to Score – Arsenal and No at 2.50
Note: All prices were correct at the time of writing but are subject to change.
