Premier League Preview, Saturday 2nd May

This weekend sees another big weekend of football in the English Premier League at both ends of the table!

Liverpool need to keep the pressure on United with a win against Shearer’s Newcastle and Rafa will be hoping Middlesbrough can get a shock result against Man Unt.

At the bottom end of the table Boro, Hull, Newcastle and West Brom all have difficult games and I would be surprised to see any of them picking up the full three points this week.

Aston Villa vs Hull

Villa haven’t been playing well of late and have only claimed 3 points from a possible 15 in their last 5 home games. That poor run of form could change today with victory against a Hull side that have lost the last 3 away games on the bounce.

Chelsea vs Fulham

This will be a difficult game for Hiddinks Chelsea side as Fulham are doing well this season under Roy Hodgson. Chelsea are undefeated at home in their last 9 home games in the Premier League but Fulham will be no pushover; this one could end in a draw.

Liverpool vs Newcastle

Shearer’s team desperately needs a win but I don’t think they will get anything out of this one; especially with Gerrard fit and raring to go. 3 points are Liverpool’s for the taking and they need the win to keep the pressure on Man Unt. Liverpool haven’t lost at home this season so don’t expect that to change today!

Man City vs Blackburn

Man City are strong at home and like to score goals and I expect them to bag a couple against Hughes old team today. Blackburn are on a losing streak away from home, losing 3 on the trot. Man City should make that 4 on the bounce after today’s games.

Middlesbrough vs Man Utd

Boro are doing well at home and are undefeated in the last 7 home games. They also play well against the bigger clubs and shocked Liverpool on their visit in February. It will be a tough game for United but they should get the 3 points they need.

Portsmouth vs Arsenal

Arsenal are playing well at the moment but have struggled against Portsmouth in the past. Expect a tight game against a Portsmouth side that are undefeated in last 3 home games.

Stoke vs West Ham

Stoke’s home form this season has almost certainly guaranteed their survival and they are undefeated at home in 7 games. I expect a tight game with not many goals.
 
Sunderland vs Everton

Sunderland need a win to move away from the relegation zone but will find it tough against a strong Everton team. Everton haven’t won away from home in last 5 games; I expect a tight game which could end in a draw.

Tottenham vs West Brom

Spurs have won their last four home games on the bounce without conceding. Should be a convincing win against a West Brom side that have lost over 70% of away games this season.

I expect Tottenham to score at least 2 goals against a West Brom side that are almost certain to be relegated.
 
Wigan vs Bolton

Bolton away form this season is poor; they haven’t won in 10 away trips. This will be a tough local derby but with nothing to play for except local pride I expect Wigan to nick it; maybe 1-0.
 
Premier League Football Bet of the Week

Man City, Spurs, Liverpool to win @ Odds of 3.6 from Sky Bet

Other Football Betting

Championship Treble: Wolves, Sheff Unt, Burnley @ Odds of 3.76 from Sky Bet

League One Treble: Leicester, Peterborough, Leeds @ Odds of 4.32 from Sky Bet

Good luck with your weekend football betting!