Premier League Betting Preview: City to apply pressure?

Arsenal’s win over Liverpool last weekend blew the Premier League title race wide open, while Man City’s victory at Brentford means we have a three-way battle at the top.

City can move to the summit with victory in Saturday’s early kick-off this weekend, but Jurgen Klopp’s Reds could return there later in the day. Arsenal have to wait until Sunday to have their say.

At the bottom, a resurgent Luton, now out of the relegation zone, host Sheffield Utd, while Nottingham Forest could find themselves in the bottom three if results go against them.

As always, we’ll have great offers on all the action, including Nicole Holliday’s picks, Enhanced Odds and much more. And, if you’ve not used it already, don’t forget you’re Epic Boost is available before you get a new one on Sunday.

To get you ready, let’s look at three of this weekend’s Premier League matches…

Man City v Everton

Etihad Stadium

Saturday, 10th February @ 12:30

Phil Foden’s hat-trick against Brentford made it nine wins in a row for Man City (all comps) and left them two points behind leaders Liverpool. Everton, who slipped into the bottom three last weekend, are their visitors on Saturday.

City are unbeaten in their last 13 against the Toffees (W11 D2) and have lost just one of their last 35 home league games (W29 D5). City are 19/20 to win to nil and 2/1 to score four or more goals.

The Etihad has not been a happy hunting ground for Everton recently. They’re winless in their last 12 visits (D5 L7) and have conceded 14 goals in their last five away games at City.

Erling Haaland made his first start in two months in Monday’s win over Brentford. Fancy him to get back among the goals against Everton? It’s EVS (was 1/2) he nets at any time with our latest Epic Odds.

You can also get 17/10 on Foden to continue his scoring streak with a goal at any time, while he’s 40/1 to repeat his Monday-night treble. Foden has scored four goals in eight league appearances against Everton – including in December’s 3-1 win at Goodison Park.

Jack Harrison also netted in the reverse fixture. He’s bagged two of Everton’s last three league goals – although last weekend’s against Spurs was the slightest of touches. Harrison is 14/1 to net the opening goal.

Spurs v Brighton

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Saturday, 10th February @ 15:00

Fans of goals should have a keen eye on Brighton’s trip to Spurs on Saturday. These two are the great entertainers in the Premier League.

Spurs have scored in their last 35 league games, netting 73 goals in total. Meanwhile, Brighton have conceded 21 goals in their last nine away league games. Spurs to win and both teams to score is 15/8.

Ange Postecoglou’s side are fast starters, they’ve scored more in the opening 15 minutes than any other Premier League side this season (8). A Spurs goal in that time against Brighton is 11/4.

However, Brighton are the only side to have beaten Spurs recently in the league, winning the reverse fixture 4-2 after racing into a 4-0 lead. It’s 5/2 the Seagulls do the double.

Joao Pedro scored twice, both penalties, when the sides met in December. That was the start of a run of eight goals in seven appearances (all comps) for the forward. He’s 7/4 to net in north London and 3/1 to be Brighton’s first goalscorer.

Get 21/20 on Richarlison to get on the scoresheet at any time. Since the start of December, the Brazilian has netted nine goals – more than any other player in the top flight. He bagged a brace at Everton last Saturday.

Aston Villa v Man Utd

Villa Park

Sunday, 11th February @ 16:30

Both Aston Villa and Man Utd had morale-boosting wins last weekend as they continue to push for a top-four place. Who will keep their momentum going at Villa Park on Sunday?

Villa are the better placed of the two sides, but suffered a shock defeat in their last home game as Newcastle cruised to a 3-1 win. They bounced back in style to thrash Sheffield Utd 5-0 and are 21/20 to beat United.

United are 21/10 to get the win and history is on their side. They’ve won 17 of their 28 Premier League games at Villa Park and are unbeaten in their last 24 top-flight games in February (W15 D9).

The Red Devils’ defence is far from watertight, though, so expect Villa to have plenty of chances. United have faced an average of 15.4 shots per game this season. Get 17/10 on Andre Onana making over four saves.

In the goalscoring department, both sides have men in form. Rasmus Hojlund has four in four for United, while Ollie Watkins has scored 24 league goals since Unai Emery took charge of Villa in October 2022. Hojlund is 7/1 to net the opener. Watkins is 13/8 to score at any time.