The Premier League season continues this weekend, and leaders Arsenal host Sunderland on Saturday looking to cement pole position. Manchester United look to stay hot when they host Tottenham, while Liverpool and Manchester City clash in a match that will wrap up the weekend action on Sunday. Ahead of an exciting soccer slate, we’ve pieced together our EPL best bets for this weekend’s Premier League action, while you can find more of our expert soccer picks for all the hot EPL matchups throughout the season.
EPL Best Bet: Arsenal -1.5 over Sunderland (-144)
Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook at the time of publishing.
This weekend could be a hugely productive one for Arsenal, who will fancy their chances of claiming maximum points when they host Sunderland at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.
With main title rivals Manchester City traveling to Liverpool on Sunday, the Sunderland match provides a fantastic opportunity for Arsenal to put themselves in full control of the title race.
Arsenal has lost just one home game in the league this season – to an inspired Manchester United. Furthermore, the Gunners have conceded just 8 goals at home this term – and 3 of them were in that defeat to the Red Devils.
Check out our full Arsenal vs Sunderland prediction
EPL Best Bet: Aston Villa ML over Bournemouth (+150)
Odds courtesy of bet365 at the time of publishing.
Despite performing superbly for the vast majority of the season, Aston Villa still fails to get the respect they deserve from market makers, and the odds look generous for the Villans’ trip to Bournemouth on Saturday.
Villa does not have a deep squad – and they have had to fit European duties around their Premier League – but the Midlanders have some fantastic players. The best players on the pitch at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday will be wearing Aston Villa colors.
Villa have won their last 3 away games in all competitions – all at stiffer opposition than they will face on Saturday.
EPL Best Bet: Chelsea ML over Wolves (-150)
Odds courtesy of bet365 at the time of publishing.
Wolves fans were given some respite by a 5-match unbeaten run from December 30 through most of January, but a 2-0 loss at Manchester City was followed by the same scoreline when Bournemouth came to Molineux last Saturday.
Back-to-back defeats have sent Wolves back into a losing habit, and they will surely approach the visit of Chelsea with great trepidation. A midweek Carabao Cup exit does nothing to change the fact that Chelsea have been revived under new manager Liam Rosenior, who has his players performing with freedom and sparkle.
Chelsea will surely arrive at Molineux intent on claiming all 3 points, and the quality in the Blues’ squad means they are likely to quickly overwhelm their hosts.
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EPL Best Bet: Liverpool ML over Manchester City (+135)
Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook at the time of publishing.
A 6-0 thrashing of Qarabag in the Champions League was followed by a 4-1 Premier League triumph over Newcastle, so Liverpool players are approaching the visit of Manchester City with renewed levels of confidence.
The Reds looked as good as they have all season in dismissing Newcastle, with Hugo Ekitike bagging a brace, and Liverpool seem almost certain to cause City enormous problems at Anfield on Sunday.
City are missing key defenders, with John Stones and Josko Gvardiol on the sidelines and Ruben Dias lacking match fitness, which is not ideal against this Reds squad. Liverpool are in good enough form to take full advantage.
Read our full Liverpool vs Manchester City prediction for this clash of EPL titans
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