After a break in Premier League action last week for the FA Cup third round, the league returns with a compelling set of fixtures and no shortage of fresh storylines.
Manchester United (3.5) v (draw 3.8) Manchester City (1.96)
The second Manchester derby of the season could hardly come at a more intriguing time. Just over a week on from the sacking of Ruben Amorim, Michael Carrick was announced as interim head coach until the end of the season, for his second spell in the dugout at Old Trafford. United have failed to score in their previous two meetings with City, so the return of attacking duo Amad Diallo and Bryan Mbuemo from AFCON will be warmly welcomed.
Three disappointing Premier League draws with Burnley, Leeds and bottom side Wolves eventually cost Amorim his job, leaving United in seventh place. Carrick’s task is clear: push the club back into the Champions League places, with their only remaining focus now the league following FA Cup elimination at the hands of Brighton. United will play the bare minimum of 40 competitive games this season, meaning there is little margin for error from here on.
Much will rest on whether Benjamin Sesko can continue his recent run of three goals in his last two games. He is priced at 2.9 with Gamblr to score anytime.
The challenge could hardly be tougher. Manchester City arrive following a controlled 2–0 win at St James’ Park in the Carabao Cup. New signing Antoine Semenyo has made an immediate impact, scoring in each of his first two appearances. He is 3.33 to score anytime with Gamblr.
Aside from Liverpool and Tottenham, United are the side Pep Guardiola has lost to most frequently during his City tenure. With City trailing league leaders Arsenal by six points, victory at Old Trafford feels close to essential if they are to remain in the title conversation.
Trader Tip – Semenyo to score anytime @ 3.33
Tottenham (1.70) v (draw 4.00) West Ham (4.50)
Another London derby takes centre stage at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with pressure mounting on both clubs for very different reasons. Spurs were knocked out of the FA Cup by Aston Villa at the weekend, further compounding a difficult period under Thomas Frank. A light-hearted moment involving an Arsenal-branded coffee cup did little to ease the mood, as boos followed at half-time.
Tottenham’s home form has been a major concern, with just nine points taken from a possible 30 in league matches at their own stadium. Midfield reinforcement has arrived in the form of Conor Gallagher, signed from Atletico Madrid for £34m, while Rodrigo Bentancur faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines. The absence of Richarlison due to a hamstring injury leaves a gap up front, offering Randal Kolo Muani a timely opportunity to establish himself. He is priced at 5.50 to score the first goal with Gamblr.
West Ham’s situation is more urgent. The Hammers sit seven points from safety, having collected just 14 points from 21 league games. They are winless in ten Premier League matches, their last victory coming against Burnley in early November. While Taty Castellanos opened his account in the FA Cup against QPR, doubts remain over whether that form can translate to the top flight.
Speculation surrounding Lucas Paqueta’s future adds further uncertainty, and West Ham’s relegation odds of 1.20 with Gamblr reflect the scale of the challenge ahead.
Trader Tip – Spurs to win and Kolo Muani to score first @ 6.67
Nottingham Forest (5.66) v (draw 4.20) Arsenal (1.55)
The late Saturday kick-off sees Nottingham Forest host Arsenal in a fixture carrying weight at both ends of the table. For Arsenal, each match feels increasingly pivotal as they chase a long-awaited Premier League title. A six-point cushion at the top and a squad nearing full fitness has placed them firmly in control, priced at 1.25 to lift the trophy.
A recent draw with Liverpool prevented the Gunners from stretching that advantage further, but comfortable cup victories since then suggest momentum has been restored. The return of Kai Havertz strengthens an already settled side that has won nine and drawn one of their last ten matches.
Forest arrive following a bruising FA Cup exit to Championship side Wrexham. Sean Dyche was openly critical post-match, despite a spirited second-half response that forced penalties, with Callum Hudson-Odoi scoring twice. Five defeats in their last six matches underline the concern, even with a seven-point buffer above the relegation zone.
Encouraging signs did emerge in a narrow defeat to Manchester City just after Christmas, and Forest will need a repeat of that intensity to trouble Arsenal at the City Ground.
Trader Tip – Arsenal to win to nil @ 2.43 with Gamblr
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