Premier League predictions: Five Saturday selections
We’re continuing our Premier League predictions with five selections from Saturday’s fixtures and are hoping to land a near-34/1 accumulator. Don’t forget to watch out for bwin’s Enhanced Accas, with price boosts provided on popular combinations from around the world.
Premier League outright winner odds: Gunners cut after going top
Arsenal have been cut to 7/2 in bwin’s Premier League outright winner odds after beating Brentford 1-0 to move top of the table. Manchester City’s 1-1 draw with Liverpool on Saturday lunchtime left the door open for the Gunners to hit the summit for the first time since May 2.
Premier League top 4 odds: Magpies cut after thrashing Chelsea
Newcastle were cut to 6/4 in bwin’s Premier League top 4 odds after producing a stunning second-half display to beat Chelsea 4-1 at St James’ Park. That it was achieved without 13 senior players – Joe Willock and Emil Krafth joined the casualty list on the eve of the game – will have been a source of huge satisfaction for Eddie Howe.
Premier League relegation odds: Cherries boost hopes after blunting Blades
Bournemouth eased to 7/2 in bwin’s Premier League relegation odds after a 3-1 victory at fellow strugglers Sheffield United. Marcus Tavernier fired a double as Bournemouth maintained their resurgence under Andoni Iraola.
The biggest points deductions in football history
Everton have received a record Premier League points deduction after being found to have breached financial rules on profit and sustainability. According to an independent commission, the Toffees lost £124.5m in the three years ending in 2021/22, which is £19.5m over the permitted amount of £105m.
Man City vs Liverpool prediction: Hard to split top two
Manchester City return from the international break just a point ahead of second-placed Liverpool heading into their top-of-the-table clash at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday. City are unbeaten since losing 1-0 at Arsenal on October 8 but drew 4-4 last time out in a remarkable clash against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Liverpool’s record on Saturday lunchtimes under Jurgen Klopp
The Premier League returns on Saturday lunchtime as leaders Manchester City host second-placed Liverpool. Reds boss Jurgen Klopp has been a long-time critic of the slot and expressed his frustration again before the international break.
Man City vs Liverpool: 7 memorable meetings in the Guardiola-Klopp era
Title rivals Manchester City and Liverpool meet on Saturday lunchtime in a huge clash at the top of the Premier League. Under respective managers Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp, the two clubs have been the preeminent forces in English football in recent years.
Premier League 2023-24 season on course to break records
The Premier League will return to action this weekend following the final international break of the year. Ahead of the action resuming, we take a statistical look at the Premier League 2023-24 season so far and analyse how things stand through the first 12 games of the campaign.
Chelsea betting odds: How has Mauricio Pochettino turned things around?
Mauricio Pochettino’s start to life as Chelsea manager has been somewhat of a mixed bag with the Blues lying 10th after 12 games of the Premier League season. A recent 4-1 win at Tottenham and draws against Arsenal and Manchester City suggest the club are beginning to turn a corner.
Chelsea vs Man City: Blues no match for champions
Neutrals will hope Chelsea’s second match of the week proves just as entertaining as their first as they welcome the champions to Stamford Bridge. The thrilling 4-1 victory at Tottenham on Monday night was a Premier League classic but assuming City do not have two men sent off, unlike Spurs, this should be a very different game.
Tottenham vs Chelsea prediction: Blue Monday beckons for Pochettino
Chelsea boss Graham Potter appears to be reeling on the ropes and Tottenham fans would love their team to deliver a knockout blow. Spurs supporters have not had too much to cheer about in recent renewals of this fierce London rivalry, but this is a big chance to put that right.
Man Utd vs Man City: Champions to claim derby honours
Manchester United welcome city rivals Manchester City to Old Trafford on Sunday. Erik ten Hag’s Red Devils have begun to find a degree of form after a stuttering start to the season while City have hit the ground running again in pursuit of a fourth successive Premier League title.
A look at some classic Manchester derbies
The Manchester derby is one of the stellar fixtures of the Premier League season. Here, we take a look back at some classic meetings between City and United.