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YOU can’t beat a bit of midweek footy under the lights.
With no European games this week, it’s a chance for the Premier League to take centre stage over a number of nights – and we’ve betting tips for you from three important games at both ends of the table.

Frank Lampard will be desperate to get back to winning ways after defeat to EvertonCredit: AP:Associated Press

Wolves vs Chelsea, Tuesday 6pm

It all came to a sticky end for Frank Lampard against the Toffees.
Chelsea have realistic title ambitions this season, but you don’t win the Premier League trophy by dominating on the road and still failing to win.
The Blues crashed to defeat on Merseyside as Everton ran out 1-0 winners at the weekend, while Wolves also have to pick themselves up from defeat.
Nuno Santo’s men looked set to take their West Midlands derby with Aston Villa by the scruff of the neck when the visitors went down to 10 men.

But a stoppage time penalty condemned Wolves to back-to-back Premier League defeats.
The narrative of this one is all about the bounce-back.
But in a period of the season where fixtures are coming every few days and injuries (plus suspensions) are starting to bite, we’re not expecting the seven-goal epic we had in this fixture last season.
That 5-2 thriller went the way of Lampard’s visitors and Tammy Abraham bagged a ha-trick. How times change.

Mount and Abraham enjoyed Chelsea’s 5-2 win at Wolves last seasonCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Wolves don’t appear to have adjusted to the long-term loss of Raul Jimenez yet and haven’t scored in the two games since the Mexican’s skull fracture against Arsenal.
They need to find a way to start scoring again – and fast.
Chelsea are stingy at the back, conceding just once in their last three away gams.
Expect this to be a tight, tense affair with under 2.5 goals a steal at 20/23.
Five of Wolves’ six home matches this season have featured under three goals, while the same is true for three of Chelsea’s last four away games.

Timo Werner is eight games without a goal – but he’s a big price to break his duckCredit: AP:Associated Press
We’re not expecting a classic at Molineux and 4/11 on there being either none or just a single goal in the first half is a sure-fire winner in our eyes.
With the packed fixture list biting hard, it’s safe to assume we’ll see some changes on Tuesday night from Lampard.
Timo Werner played the full 90 minutes at Everton – but with Christian Pulisic, Hakim Ziyech and Callum Hudson-Odoi out is likely to retain his place.
The German is on an EIGHT game drought for club and country, with his last Premier League goal against Sheffield United on November 7.
A striker of his class can’t be kept down for long and he tops the shot charts at the club, averaging 2.5 per game.
You can get 7/5 on a Werner goal anytime – once he starts finding his groove, you’ll not get anywhere near that sort of price again this season. Don’t miss out.
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Arsenal vs Southampton
We said last week that Mikel Arteta was skating on thin ice.
After defeat against Burnley – the Gunners fourth in a row – he might have just fallen through it.
The loss netted us a few winners on our Super Sunday tips, but for Arsenal fans it was a 90 minutes which summed up their season. Abject.
Never mind getting out of first gear, the Gunners have yet to put the key in the ignition – and the less said about what’s going on with highest-earner Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang the better.
No such worries at St Marys, with the Saints flying high and currently occupying a Champions League place.
They were ruthless against Sheffield United at the weekend, turning would could have been a potential banana skin into a straightforward victory.
Many fans on the South Coast feared the worst when top scorer Danny Ings got injured two months ago.

Granit Xhaka saw red as Arsenal suffered another defeatCredit: AFP
But they’ve gone instead from strength to strength – and the former Liverpool forward is back to help their unlikely European push.
The Saints have scored 24 times this season, the same as Spurs and noticeable FOURTEEN more than the shot-shy Gunners.
They’ve scored twice on three of their last four visits to the Emirates – and we’re backing them to do the same again.
Hasenhuttl’s fearless side netted three at Stamford Bridge earlier in the season and have drawn a blank just once on their travels.
The Gunners have been leaky at home all campaign and 17/10 on the Saints scoring over 1.5 goals is huge.
You can get 4/6 on Southampton avoiding defeat in North London and with Arsenal in this rut – and the visitors full of confidence – that’s a terrific price.
Danny Ings hasn’t scored from open play since his return from knee surgery but is slowing getting back up to speed.
This Southampton team has speed, agility and guile in attack – and he’s got all three.
At 11/10, ignore the prices on the shot-shy Arsenal forwards and instead back Ings to give you a midweek winner.
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Sheffield United vs Man Utd, Thursday
It’s been a miserable campaign for Chris Wilder and Co.
The Blades are suffering from a huge bout of second-season syndrome, sitting bottom of the table with one point from a possible 36.
Man Utd meanwhile arrive in South Yorkshire on the back of a morale-boosting performance in the Manchester derby.
So they didn’t get all three points, but a 0-0 draw with Pep Guardiola’s City side was welcome after crashing out of the Champions League.
In the reverse fixture last season, these sides played out a terrific 3-3 draw which saw United battle back from two-down.
The last time Sheffield United scored three was back in July, when they dispatched Chelsea 3-0 on home soil.
That seems a long time ago now.
Wilder’s side are winless all season and currently on a run of seven-straight defeats.
No wonder then they are 6/1 for the victory – but even that seems a little short considering their wretched form.
Man Utd have scored three or more in EVERY one of their Premier League away matches this season.
They’ve won all of those games and goals is the way to play here.
A United away victory is just a tiny 4/9 and we’d leave that win only market alone, simply because there’s more value elsewhere.
Ole’s men are a perfect five from five on the road, the best away team in the league – but they have conceded in each of those victories.
Back them to win this at Bramall Lane, but also to concede at a huge 12/5.
Both teams to score is also evens, which is too tempting despite the Blades’ blunt forward line this term.
They found a way to score against Leicester last time out here and at that price, we’re happy to back them to do so again.
Bruno Fernandes continues to thrill as United’s midfield magician and tops the scoring ranks with seven in the league so far.
He takes the set pieces and has the eye for goal you want when trusting a player with your hard-earned.
At 6/5, the Portuguese star can come through for us again.
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YOU can’t beat a bit of midweek football under the lights. With no European action this week, it’s a chance for the Premier League to take centre stage over a number of nights – and we’ve betting tips for you from three important games at both ends of the table. Wolves vs Chelsea, Tuesday 6pm […] More

THE weekend is nearly over – but there’s one last Premier League treat to enjoy before work tomorrow morning.
With midweek action to come later in the week, we’re focusing on getting you betting tips for Sunday’s big clash at the Emirates.

Alexandre Lacazette can score against Burnley to ease the pressure on boss Mikel ArtetaCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Arsenal vs Burnley, TONIGHT 7.15pm

It’s not quite Christmas just yet, but Mikel Arteta is skating on thin ice.
The Arsenal boss could only watch on as his side crashed to North London derby defeat last week, barely landing a glove on Jose Mourinho’s well-drilled Tottenham.
That defeat left the Gunners languishing in 15th place, winless in four games and with just one goal in that period.
Burnley meanwhile toughed out a 1-1 draw with Everton to at least get back on track after a 5-0 mullering at Man City the weekend before.

Sean Dyche’s men are also struggling for goals though, with just five scored in 10 top-flight matches this campaign.
This feels like a huge match for Arteta who is now 6/1 to be the next Premier League manager dismissed.
At the beginning of November, you could get 50/1 on the same market.
We’d recommend a little play on that before it shortens some more – because the crisis at Arsenal isn’t going away anytime soon, even if they beat the Clarets.

Don’t go anywhere near the 4/7 on a Gunners win, especially as they’ve lost their last three on the bounce at home.

Giroud has been on fire in Europe for the Blues since joining the club from rivals Arsenal
Burnley might not be much threat going forward, but they can frustrate Arsenal here and the longer things stay 0-0, the nervier the 2,000 fans allowed into the Emirates will get.
History isn’t on Burnley’s side – they’ve lost on their last eight visits to North London and conceded at least two every time – but we’re backing them to at least give Arsenal a proper game.
They’ve kept two clean sheets in their last three away games and we really like the 7/4 on the game being 0-0 at half time.
Even if the Gunners do sneak the result, we hardly see a blowout – especially with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang looking a shadow of himself.
Back under 2.5 goals at 20/23 as Arsenal were clueless last week against Spurs despite sending in 44 crosses into the box – the most by any club this season.
Alexandre Lacazette came closest in the derby loss, his glancing header tipped wide by Hugo Lloris.
Aubameyang is 11/10 to score anytime but leave that well alone until he finally finds his form again.
Instead back Lacazette at a more tempting 13/10 – the Frenchman got back among the scorers last week in the Europa League and looks the more likely of the two.
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GET ready for another set of Premier League fixtures this weekend as the festive schedule begins to bite.
With midweek action to come next week, we’re focusing on getting you betting tips for Sunday’s big clash at the Emirates.

Alexandre Lacazette can score against Burnley to ease the pressure on boss Mikel ArtetaCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Arsenal vs Burnley, Sunday 7.15pm

It’s not quite Christmas just yet, but Mikel Arteta is skating on thin ice.
The Arsenal boss could only watch on as his side crashed to North London derby defeat last week, barely landing a glove on Jose Mourinho’s well-drilled Tottenham.
That defeat left the Gunners languishing in 15th place, winless in four games and with just one goal in that period.
Burnley meanwhile toughed out a 1-1 draw with Everton to at least get back on track after a 5-0 mullering at Man City the weekend before.

Sean Dyche’s men are also struggling for goals though, with just five scored in 10 top-flight matches this campaign.
This feels like a huge match for Arteta who is now 6/1 to be the next Premier League manager dismissed.
At the beginning of November, you could get 50/1 on the same market.
We’d recommend a little play on that before it shortens some more – because the crisis at Arsenal isn’t going away anytime soon, even if they beat the Clarets.

Don’t go anywhere near the 4/7 on a Gunners win, especially as they’ve lost their last three on the bounce at home.

Giroud has been on fire in Europe for the Blues since joining the club from rivals Arsenal
Burnley might not be much threat going forward, but they can frustrate Arsenal here and the longer things stay 0-0, the nervier the 2,000 fans allowed into the Emirates will get.
History isn’t on Burnley’s side – they’ve lost on their last eight visits to North London and conceded at least two every time – but we’re backing them to at least give Arsenal a proper game.
They’ve kept two clean sheets in their last three away games and we really like the 7/4 on the game being 0-0 at half time.
Even if the Gunners do sneak the result, we hardly see a blowout – especially with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang looking a shadow of himself.
Back under 2.5 goals at 20/23 as Arsenal were clueless last week against Spurs despite sending in 44 crosses into the box – the most by any club this season.
Alexandre Lacazette came closest in the derby loss, his glancing header tipped wide by Hugo Lloris.
Aubameyang is 11/10 to score anytime but leave that well alone until he finally finds his form again.
Instead back Lacazette at a more tempting 13/10 – the Frenchman got back among the scorers last week in the Europa League and looks the more likely of the two.
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GET ready for another set of Premier League fixtures this weekend as the festive schedule begins to bite.
With midweek action to come next week, we’re focusing on getting you betting tips for Sunday’s big clash at the Emirates.

Alexandre Lacazette can score against Burnley to ease the pressure on boss Mikel ArtetaCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Arsenal vs Burnley, Sunday 7.15pm

It’s not quite Christmas just yet, but Mikel Arteta is skating on thin ice.
The Arsenal boss could only watch on as his side crashed to North London derby defeat last week, barely landing a glove on Jose Mourinho’s well-drilled Tottenham.
That defeat left the Gunners languishing in 15th place, winless in four games and with just one goal in that period.
Burnley meanwhile toughed out a 1-1 draw with Everton to at least get back on track after a 5-0 mullering at Man City the weekend before.

Sean Dyche’s men are also struggling for goals though, with just five scored in 10 top-flight matches this campaign.
This feels like a huge match for Arteta who is now 6/1 to be the next Premier League manager dismissed.
At the beginning of November, you could get 50/1 on the same market.
We’d recommend a little play on that before it shortens some more – because the crisis at Arsenal isn’t going away anytime soon, even if they beat the Clarets.

Don’t go anywhere near the 4/7 on a Gunners win, especially as they’ve lost their last three on the bounce at home.

Giroud has been on fire in Europe for the Blues since joining the club from rivals Arsenal
Burnley might not be much threat going forward, but they can frustrate Arsenal here and the longer things stay 0-0, the nervier the 2,000 fans allowed into the Emirates will get.
History isn’t on Burnley’s side – they’ve lost on their last eight visits to North London and conceded at least two every time – but we’re backing them to at least give Arsenal a proper game.
They’ve kept two clean sheets in their last three away games and we really like the 7/4 on the game being 0-0 at half time.
Even if the Gunners do sneak the result, we hardly see a blowout – especially with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang looking a shadow of himself.
Back under 2.5 goals at 20/23 as Arsenal were clueless last week against Spurs despite sending in 44 crosses into the box – the most by any club this season.
Alexandre Lacazette came closest in the derby loss, his glancing header tipped wide by Hugo Lloris.
Aubameyang is 11/10 to score anytime but leave that well alone until he finally finds his form again.
Instead back Lacazette at a more tempting 13/10 – the Frenchman got back among the scorers last week in the Europa League and looks the more likely of the two.
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GET ready for another set of Premier League fixtures this weekend as the festive schedule begins to bite.
With midweek action to come next week, we’re focusing on getting you betting tips for three massive games in the top-flight this weekend – starting with the Manchester derby later today.

After crashing out of the Champions League, it’s back to Prem duty for Ole and UnitedCredit: PA:Press Association

Man Utd vs Man City, Saturday 5.30pm

It’s safe to say it hasn’t been a good week for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
First Paul Pogba’s agent decides to go rogue just before United’s key Champions League clash at RB Leipzig.
And then they lose the game itself to crash out of the tournament – despite Pogba scoring. Just another week at Old Trafford.
Back on domestic duty though things are a little rosier for the Red Devils who are looking to bag a fifth-straight Premier League win.

They kick-off this game ahead in the table of their cross-town rivals City, who are seventh after an inconsistent start to the campaign.
Pep Guardiola’s spluttering side have won three of their last five, but have continued to drop points on the road at an alarming rate.
This will be a Manchester derby without fans and United’s struggles at Old Trafford have been well documented since football emerged from lockdown in this new form.

City have lost the last two Manchester derbiesCredit: EPA
It’s United’s flawless away results which see them occupy a place in the top six, not what they’ve done here at the Theatre of Dreams.

Ole’s side ended their horrid winless home start to the campaign against lowly West Brom, meaning they’ve taken just four points from a possible 15 at what is supposed to be their fortress.
City have won on three of their last four visits here, but were defeated when the teams met in a bad-tempered final hurrah before lockdown hit in March.
United are a huge 10/3 to win the game and you don’t usually see the Red Devils a price like that in a home league game.

We’re leaving that alone though, as well as the odds-on 3/4 on Man City picking up three much-needed points.
Goals are the order of the day in this one and we reckon this follows a similar pattern to recent Manchester derbies.
City have scored two or more on three of their last four visits and that’s a belting price to happen again at 7/10.
United have leaked ten in five home games and with City’s firepower and their need for a win, that looks a top pick.
Even so, we have to note that City continue to struggle with players getting in behind their high-line and are conceding far too many goals.
They’ve been breached by Spurs, West Ham, Leeds and Wolves on the road this season – and we expect both teams to score at Old Trafford.
That’s 8/13 and has been a winner in five of the last eight derby day head-to-head’s.
Mason Greenwood netted in the 3-1 comeback win over West Ham and is likely to feature again here with United’s forward line constantly chopping and changing.
If he plays, the fearless 19-year-old is a massive 3/1 to net any time. He’s the big value.
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Everton vs Chelsea, Saturday 8pm
The Toffees are currently stuck in a rut.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side started the season off in style and topped the early table, leading some on Merseyside to dream of an unlikely top four charge.
But after just one win in their last five, Everton are sliding back towards mid-table and didn’t have the nous or patience to break down Burnley in their 1-1 draw last weekend.
Chelsea meanwhile have done the opposite, finally hitting their stride after Frank Lampard’s men failed to get out of first gear in the early matches of the season.
With so many new faces at the Bridge that was understandable – and you get the feeling things are starting to come together.
They’re chasing a fifth win in six matches and are yet to lose on the road this season.
Chelsea are 4/5 to pick up another three points and that’s a fair price, but we’re after more value.

The Blues actually have a pretty rotten record at Goodison Park, winning on just one of their last six visits.
Against his former club, we expect Ancelotti to have his players up for this one – but he will be aware they haven’t kept a clean sheet here all season in the league.
Jordan Pickford is still being trusted between the sticks, but the England man is so erratic he feels like an accident waiting to happen.
Chelsea have scored in both halves three times on the road this season out of five attempts – they average two goals per game and we’re backing that market at 29/20.
That’s a terrific price, while we also like over 2.5 goals at 3/5.
Of the 22 matches involving these two clubs so far in 2020/21, 14 have featured three or more goals.
After playing Tammy Abraham in midweek against Krasnodar, it appears Lampard is sticking with Olivier Giroud as his frontman.
That’s a wise choice, no matter what Didier Deschamps says.
Giroud is a man in red-hot form and exactly the sort of player you want to trust with your hard-earned. Back him at 5/4 to continue his scoring run.
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Arsenal vs Burnley, Sunday 7.15pm
It’s not quite Christmas just yet, but Mikel Arteta is skating on thin ice.
The Arsenal boss could only watch on as his side crashed to North London derby defeat last week, barely landing a glove on Jose Mourinho’s well-drilled Tottenham.
That defeat left the Gunners languishing in 15th place, winless in four games and with just one goal in that period.
Burnley meanwhile toughed out a 1-1 draw with Everton to at least get back on track after a 5-0 mullering at Man City the weekend before.
Sean Dyche’s men are also struggling for goals though, with just five scored in 10 top-flight matches this campaign.
This feels like a huge match for Arteta who is now 6/1 to be the next Premier League manager dismissed.
At the beginning of November, you could get 50/1 on the same market.
We’d recommend a little play on that before it shortens some more – because the crisis at Arsenal isn’t going away anytime soon, even if they beat the Clarets.
Don’t go anywhere near the 4/7 on a Gunners win, especially as they’ve lost their last three on the bounce at home.

Giroud has been on fire in Europe for the Blues since joining the club from rivals Arsenal
Burnley might not be much threat going forward, but they can frustrate Arsenal here and the longer things stay 0-0, the nervier the 2,000 fans allowed into the Emirates will get.
History isn’t on Burnley’s side – they’ve lost on their last eight visits to North London and conceded at least two every time – but we’re backing them to at least give Arsenal a proper game.
They’ve kept two clean sheets in their last three away games and we really like the 7/4 on the game being 0-0 at half time.
Even if the Gunners do sneak the result, we hardly see a blowout – especially with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang looking a shadow of himself.
Back under 2.5 goals at 20/23 as Arsenal were clueless last week against Spurs despite sending in 44 crosses into the box – the most by any club this season.
Alexandre Lacazette came closest in the derby loss, his glancing header tipped wide by Hugo Lloris.
Aubameyang is 11/10 to score anytime but leave that well alone until he finally finds his form again.
Instead back Lacazette at a more tempting 13/10 – the Frenchman got back among the scorers last week in the Europa League and looks the more likely of the two.
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