After their surprise win over Everton last weekend, Newcastle will be looking to try and string some results together, starting with Tuesday’s home meeting with Crystal Palace.
The Magpies are just four points behind Roy Hodgson’s side, and both will feel they can avoid relegation if they rack up a couple more wins in the coming weeks.
Steve Bruce’s side ended a run of 12 games without a victory on Saturday afternoon, with Callum Wilson grabbing a brace to help his side beat the Toffees 2-0 at Goodison Park.
For now, that result has eased the pressure on Bruce, with fans calling for his departure after a turbulent few months.
Despite their lack of success over the winter period, Newcastle are still eight points clear of the bottom three.
Palace ended a run of four without a win when they beat Wolves at home at the weekend, but Hodgson’s men have a poor record on the road. They have won just one of their previous eight away from home, failing to score in six of those matches.
Newcastle beat Palace in the reverse fixture, and they are a decent bet to repeat that feat at 39/20.
Red Devils Itching to Return to Winning Ways
Manchester United’s title charge is still on, despite losing ground to neighbours Manchester City.
The Citizens are now three points clear and have a game in hand after United failed to win either of their last two in the Premier League.
They will fancy their chances of getting back on track though when they welcome Southampton to Old Trafford.
The Red Devils are unbeaten in their last nine top-flight matches against the Saints, although they have not completed a league double over them since the 2012-13 campaign.
Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side seem to be lacking confidence away from St Mary’s with just one win in five, and they have failed to score in their last two away from home.
United have kept three clean sheets in their last six at home, and they are 31/20 to win to nil on Tuesday.
All Eyes on the Relegation Scrap
Sheffield United face a six-pointer on home soil as they prepare to host West Brom at Bramall Lane. The Baggies’ draw with Fulham means they are now four points above the Blades, although Chris Wilder’s men seem to have found some form.
They have won three of their last five in all competitions, while West Brom have just two wins in their previous 15. Sam Allardyce has only won once since he took charge and this seems like the perfect chance for the Blades to make up some ground.
A home win is 11/10 while Billy Sharp is one to consider in the goalscorer market, even if he is named on the bench. The Blades skipper has scored three goals in his last four home matches in all competitions, and he is 13/10 to find the back of the net on Tuesday.
Arsenal Can Add to Wolves’ Misery
Wolves’ poor form of late has seen them drop to 14th in the table and they are just nine points above the bottom three.
Without Raul Jimenez, Nuno Espirito Santo’s side lack their usual ruthlessness in the final third, and they face Arsenal at the wrong time.
The Gunners have lost just one of their previous nine in all competitions, while they have won their last three away games.
Mikel Arteta’s side failed to concede in two of those, and they are 47/20 to win to nil at Molineux this time around.
*All odds correct at time of writing.
