Premier League Matchday 36 Tips: 165/1 Accumulator

We have already seen Sheffield United relegated and the situation at the bottom end of the table could be even clearer by the end of this weekend.

Burnley have given themselves hope of pulling off the great escape, while Nottingham Forest head to Bramall Lane in what looks like a must-win game.

At the top, both Arsenal and Manchester City have home games against mid-table sides and it would be a big surprise if they didn’t both collect maximum points.

We have selected five bets to consider which, if successful and placed in an accumulator, could return at 165/1.

Arsenal v Bournemouth (Saturday 12:30)

Martin Odegaard to score @ 2/1

When you are battling for a title, the best type of fixture is often a home match against a mid-table team that has nothing to play for.

That’s what table-toppers Arsenal face this weekend, when they welcome Bournemouth to the Emirates Stadium.

The Cherries, who currently sit 10th, head to north London having won just two of their last seven games on the road.

Their record against Arsenal is also poor, with the Gunners unbeaten in eight in all competitions against Bournemouth, with victories in each of the last four.

Goals have been on the agenda in recent meetings, with three or more scored in those last four encounters – including a 4-0 win for Mikel Arteta’s men in the reverse fixture.

Martin Odegaard has been inspired form in recent weeks and also has a good scoring record against Saturday’s opponents, with three in the last three meetings.

Burnley v Newcastle (Saturday 3pm)

Burnley to win @ 13/5

Having romped to the Championship title last season, much was expected of Burnley this season and we’re now starting to see what they are capable of.

Vincent Kompany has seen his Clarets lose just one of their last eight Premier League games, picking up 11 points during that run.

Burnley have won one and drawn two in their last three matches at Turf Moor and two of their remaining three games are at their home ground.

Newcastle still have European qualification in their sights but they have been a much different side at home than they have on the road.

Eddie Howe’s men have won just four of their 16 Premier League away games this season, losing 10 on their travels.

Manchester City v Wolves (Saturday, 5:30)

Erling Haaland – To score least two goals @ 11/10

Manchester City still have the title in their hands and they will have some revenge on their mind when they face Wolves on Saturday.

City lost 2-1 at Molineux back in September, but prior to that Pep Guardiola’s men had won six in a row against Wanderers.

Goals look likely again when these two teams meet, with the ball hitting the net on 15 occasions over the last four encounters.

Three of those came in this clash last season when Erling Haaland bagged a hat-trick and the Norwegian will be desperate to prove that he is now back to full fitness.

The striker got his name back on the scoresheet at Nottingham Forest last week and still tops the Premier League scoring charts, with 21 goals.

Chelsea v West Ham (Sunday, 2pm)

Over 5.5 Total Cards @ 13/10

Many might be surprised to see Chelsea sat at the top of the Premier League yellow card stats, with 97 to their name in 33 matches – an average of 2.93 per game.

West Ham have 71 cautions to date, although Edson Alvarez is in the top four in the player standings with 10 yellow cards.

There were seven yellows and one red handed out by referee John Brooks in the reverse fixture, when West Ham won 3-1 at the London Stadium.

They reached that tally without Moises Caicedo on the pitch until midway through the second half, with the Chelsea midfielder having also received 10 cautions this season, and another feisty London derby looks likely.

Liverpool v Tottenham (Sunday, 4:30)

Total Shots on Target – Over 11.5 @ 29/20

Two teams that need a response after some poor recent form meet at Anfield, as Liverpool and Tottenham go head-to-head.

These two teams have scored 144 Premier League goals between them this season and the Reds have had more shots than any other team in the division (243).

At Anfield, Jurgen Klopp’s men - who have won just one of their last five league games - average 18.47 shots per game.

Meanwhile, Spurs have an average of 15.30 shots per match this term, with an average of 5.54 on-target efforts, so expect an action-packed affair on Sunday.