The bookies will anticipate a deluge of Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal trebles as all a few Perform arguably straightforward matches Despite the fact that there is best benefit for being identified at Craven Cottage and Upton Park. There is also more Midlands derby distress in retail outlet for Aston Villa on Sunday at tempting odds.
Friday fourteen April
Manchester United vs Sunderland
Uniteds rousing two-0 victory around Arsenal on Sunday was their ninth in the row and they could not have improved opponents to make it a perfect ten. Sunderland are out in their depth at this amount and will be relegated on Saturday whenever they eliminate. Kevin Balls aspect took just nine minutes to concede against a Fulham side with no an absent get all season last weekend and so are in danger of currently being about the receiving finish of the thrashing. Uniteds the latest league file against the Black Cats at Aged Trafford reads 2-1, 4-1, 3-0, four-0 and 5-0. Bar the near experience in 2002/03 season, United could effectively hit the a few ambitions required to cover a two aim handicap but at odds-on its no worth is backing them outright at 1/ten (Bet365). If you need a operate for your hard earned money, Wayne Rooney, who was magnificent in opposition to the Gunners, could possibly be a superb bet to attain the main intention.
Walkers Phrase: Wayne Rooney to score the first purpose @ three/1.
Saturday 15 April
Bolton Wanderers vs Chelsea
Chelsea confirmed great motivation to return from both equally a intention and participant down to crush West Ham at Stamford Bridge on Sunday and know they cant put up with any slip ups with Manchester United very hot on their heels. Bolton have missing their last four Premiership matches in the row, Even though 3 of them have been absent with the house reverse coming in opposition to a resurgent United they have got their operate cut out to prevent the rot towards Jose Mourinhos aspect. Chelsea have won their last two visits for the Reebok Stadium two-0 and an identical final result is anticipated this weekend.
Walkers Word: 5 defeats inside a row again Chelsea @ eight/thirteen.
Arsenal vs West Bromwich Albion
Following shedding to Manchester United on Sunday, Arsenal simply cannot pay for to get rid of anymore ground on fourth placed Tottenham Hotspur and maximum factors are required against the relegation-threatened Baggies. There's no price in an Arsenal acquire at 2/nine Particularly considering that Brian Robsons side gained a one-1 draw at Highbury last period while Thierry Henry could be rested Together with the Champions League semi-final from Villarreal the subsequent 7 days in mind. Another target scorer wager may very well be finest financial commitment listed here and prior to Sundays defeat, Emmanuel Adebayor has scored two times in his final two matches versus Charlton and Aston Villa and is particularly worth at odds-versus to attain Anytime over the match.
Walkers Phrase: Emmanuel Adebayor to score Anytime @ 5/four.
Everton vs Tottenham Hotspur
Everton are undefeated at Goodison Park this 12 months and therefore are heading in the right direction for any best ten end although Tottenham have gained just as soon as of their final six absent matches since they attempt to say fourth location and also a most likely rewarding Champions League put. Four of the last six meetings involving have pair have been draws, Even though Spurs received past time 1-0 while season ahead of Everton hammered them 3-1.
Walkers Term: A different stalemate looks the possible consequence here @ 9/four.
Fulham vs Charlton Athletic
Fulham may very well be cannon fodder on their own travels but at Craven Cottage They are really a drive for being reckoned with, profitable ten from sixteen matches on house soil and accumulating 32 of the 36 factors acquired this season in front of their own individual fans. Charlton haven't received at Fulham because 1983 and have not received absent within the Premiership because beating Portsmouth at Fratton Park 2-one in October.
Walkers Phrase: Another house win for Fulham @ 6/5.
Newcastle United vs Wigan Athletic
This is often the first time the pair have fulfilled within the league at St James Park but Wigan have beaten the Magpies 1-0 on two independent instances this period in both of those the Premiership and Carling Cup. Even though Newcastle glimpse to have rotated a sticky patch with two successive victories, including the derby win at Middlesbrough on Sunday, Wigan appear like a side operating outside of steam. They have got received just twice of their very last 10 game titles, Despite the fact that both ended up absent from your home at Manchester City and Sunderland, two sides arguably with a downtrend.
Walkers Word: Newcastle to make it 3 wins in succession @ five/6.
Portsmouth vs Middlesbrough
If Portsmouth are to stop relegation then they need to make their home matches rely. Pompey have received the final two fixtures in between the pair at Fratton Park, including a 5-one drubbing two seasons ago which noticed now-Boro striker Yakubu score 4 occasions. Middlesbrough have also performed via a congested fixture list not long ago that has seen lengthy operates in both of those the FA and UEFA Cup and should be susceptible to defeat a great distance from your home.
Walkers Phrase: Not eye-catching at odds-on, but Portsmouth @ 5/six.
West Ham United vs Manchester Town
Just after a shocking collapse from ten-gentleman Chelsea on Sunday, West Ham needs to be backed to return to winning approaches versus flagging Manchester Town. Stuart Pearces side has missing five matches household and away in succession and possess not received at Upton Park because 1991/92 while in the previous Division One. The Hammers are with out a acquire in three Premiership matches at Upton Park to provide them with an additional incentive.
Walkers Word: Stuart Pearce to go psycho – West Ham @ Evens.
Sunday sixteen April
Aston Villa vs Birmingham Town
Villa host their 2nd Midlands derby in per week and yet again might not give their supporters much to cheer about. An enhancing Birmingham aspect have loved the higher of the final results in new derbies, winning twice and drawing when at Villa Park in the final three seasons. Villa have held three successive thoroughly clean sheets on household soil, which includes two goalless draws, so An additional small scoring come across is expected. Birmingham are unbeaten of their final 3 but haven't received absent since their 1-0 victory at Sunderland in November. The Villains are with no property gain considering that crushing Everton four-0 on Boxing Working day and the chances on Steve Bruces aspect inflicting far more misery are much too tempting to become disregarded.
Walkers Word: Birminghams operate to carry on @ 9/four.
Blackburn Rovers vs Liverpool
With Liverpool easily in 3rd spot, the onus will probably be on Blackburn Rovers to try and earn to keep up the stress on fourth-placed Tottenham Hotspur. It will likely be a tall get given that the Reds have received their very last 5 in succession and are unbeaten at Ewood Park in the last 6 meetings concerning the pair. Four matches have ended all square with Liverpool profitable 3-one in both of those sodo 88 yet site the 2003/04 and 1998/99 seasons. Having said that, Rovers are unbeaten of their previous 5 league matches and Craig Bellamy is the Premierships form player with six aims in as many video games.
Walkers Word: A fifth attract in seven conferences @ 9/four.
