Premier League preview: Saturday’s action including Brighton vs Arsenal
Spurs vs Newcastle
With Tottenham having won just one of their last seven league games, Ange Postecoglou’s time with the north London club could soon be up.
The Australian coach desperately needs a win against the Magpies in this lunchtime kick-off. But inauspiciously for the hosts, Newcastle have won their last four league games without conceding a goal.
With Eddie Howe’s side looking sharp, it’s easy to fancy Newcastle to pile the pressure on Postecoglou. So backing the away win at 5/4 is tempting.
Aston Villa vs Leicester
It’s difficult to see how Villa fail to grab a win against 19th placed Leicester. The Foxes have tasted defeated in their last four away games in the Prem; playing at home last time out, they even managed to lose to Man City.
A Villa win seems likely, then – but the odds reflect that outcome. With Leicester having conceded three or more in three of their last four matches, you could try a double of Villa to win and over 3.5 goals at 31/20.
Bournemouth vs Everton
Unbeaten in seven games, the Cherries are looking good. But despite their entertaining style, Andoni Iraola’s side isn’t always heavy on goals. Bournemouth’s last three home games have seen a total of three goals scored.
A visit from Sean Dyche’s side isn’t an obvious way to beef up that goals quota. The Toffees’ last five away matches have seen them score just a single goal (against whipping boys Man City).
This is another match that could prove short on goals, then. Backing under 2.5 at 49/50 may well work out.
Crystal Palace vs Chelsea
It’s been a good start to life for Enzo Maresca at Chelsea. But his side’s recent performances won’t have left Blues fans filled with festive cheer.
After defeats to Fulham and Ipswich, the west London side will hope to ditch their newfound losing habit against the Eagles. So can Oliver Glasner extend Chelsea’s Christmas hangover?
Perhaps not. The visitors have enjoyed recent trips to Selhurst Park, winning each of their last six visits – while Palace haven’t beaten the Blues since 2017. I’d expect Chelsea to shake off recent disappointments and take victory on Saturday; the away win is a 22/25 shot.
Man City vs West Ham
Pep Guardiola’s beleaguered side secured victory for just the second time in ten league games last weekend, beating Leicester 2-0 at the King Power.
After the bizarre failings of the last few months, no-one at City will be taking things for granted against West Ham. But it’s fair to say Julen Lopetegui’s team won’t be brimming with confidence either, having been turned over 5-0 by Liverpool on Sunday.
Erling Haaland scored a hat-trick against the Irons back in August, but pickings have been slimmer in recent weeks.
Haaland went four games without a goal in all competitions before scoring against the Foxes last weekend; the striker will hope to pick up where he left off against West Ham. Haaland is 12/5 to fire in the opener here.
Southampton vs Brentford
Ivan Juric is yet to steer the Saints to victory since taking charge last month. Can he get off the mark against a Brentford side that tend to struggle away from the Gtech?
Southampton tend to struggle home and away of course; the south coast side have one league win all season, and have lost their last four home games. That run includes a 5-1 defeat to Chelsea and a 5-0 loss to Spurs.
The Bees have some cause to be optimistic then; but maybe it’s better to focus on goals, or a lack thereof.
Before scoring against Palace last time out, the Saints had gone four league matches without a goal; meanwhile, Brentford haven’t scored more than one goal in an away game all season. Under 2.5 goals is a 6/5 shot.
Brighton vs Arsenal
It’s seven matches since the Seagulls last won a match; will Fabian Hurzeler’s side earn that long awaited victory against Arsenal in this tea-time kick-off?
The Gunners are without the injured Bukayo Saka, which is a concern – but Mikel Arteta’s side brushed off Brentford 3-1 on New Year’s Day, and haven’t lost a league game since early November.
In the last couple of years Arsenal have enjoyed trips to the Amex, winning 3-0 here last season, having won 4-2 in Brighton’s backyard in the campaign before that.
And Arteta’s side can ill afford to make any slip-ups as they pursue Liverpool in the title race; the Merseyside team lead Arsenal by six points, with a game in hand too.
The Gunners are heavily odds on for victory, but maybe a better bet would be to back Gabriel Jesus to score for the visitors.
Having failed to find the net in his first 13 league games this season, the Brazilian has now scored six goals in his last four games in all competitions. Jesus is 6/4 to get on the scoresheet here.
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