The Premier League season continues this weekend, and leaders Arsenal face a Sunday afternoon trip to West Ham that could decide the title race. If the Gunners win at West Ham, they will have 1 hand on the Premier League trophy. Meanwhile, the Hammers desperately need a result if they want to avoid relegation. Ahead of this weekend’s Premier League action, I’ve picked out my 4 EPL best bets, while you can also find our expert soccer picks for all the big EPL matches through the rest of the season.
EPL best bet: Brighton -1.5 over Wolves (-135)
Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook at the time of publishing.
Wolves are heading back to the Championship, and the Premier League’s bottom club may already have mentally checked out for the season. The Midlanders have scored just 1 goal in their last 4 matches and are finishing a dire campaign with a whimper.
Meanwhile, Brighton are still chasing European football for next season, so they have every reason to bring maximum intensity to their AmEx Stadium home this Saturday. The Seagulls were in red-hot form prior to losing at Newcastle last week. Expect Brighton to react in positive fashion to their St James’ Park setback and demolish Wolves.
EPL best bet: Manchester United ML over Sunderland (-115)
Odds widely available at the time of publishing.
Most Manchester United fans want Michael Carrick to get the job on a permanent basis, and the interim boss can further enhance his chances by overseeing victory at Sunderland on Saturday. Carrick’s Manchester United side has delivered some huge results since he took over at Old Trafford, including a famous victory over Liverpool last Sunday. As such, Champions League football has been assured for next season.
Sunderland have wilted after an excellent start to their campaign, and the Black Cats look ill-equipped to handle a confident and enthusiastic visiting United side.
EPL best bet: Manchester City -1.5 over Brentford (-106)
Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook at the time of publishing.
Dropping 2 points at Everton on Monday night has left Manchester City with no margin for error in the title race. They need to beat Brentford, as an emphatic victory would help apply pressure to Arsenal.
Arsenal know that if they win all their remaining games, the title is theirs, but the Gunners’ superior goal difference also means that they can afford a draw and 2 wins to get the job done. Unless, that is, City start winning big and swing the goal difference back in their favor. Expect City to go gung-ho from the start at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday evening and outgun their visitors, winning a high-scoring contest.
Find our full Manchester City vs Brentford prediction
EPL best bet: Everton ML over Crystal Palace (+165)
Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sporsbook at the time of publishing.
Everton fans should be proud of the way their side rattled Manchester City on Monday night. The Toffeemen were seconds away from beating City, but Jeremy Doku conjured a magical last-gasp leveller.
Everton are in good nick and will head to Selhurst Park sensing a golden opportunity for 3 points. Crystal Palace played the second leg of their Europa Conference League semi-final on Thursday night, so may not have much left in the tank for the Everton fixture.
Now check out our Arsenal vs West Ham prediction for Sunday’s huge matchup with title and relegation implications
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