After 281 days, 360 games and some 1,032 goals it all comes down to this, the final day of the Premier League season.
Champions will be crowned, European places sealed and relegation confirmed on what promises to be a day of twists and turns.
At the top of the table Manchester City‘s task is simple. A win over Aston Villa and they’ll retain their Premier League crown. Of course they know all about final day drama at the Etihad but it would be a huge surprise if Steven Gerrard’s side could strike a blow that could help hand the title to his former club Liverpool. Villa are 16/1 to win but a draw (7/1) could be enough to open the door for the Reds.
City have won the last eight meetings with Villa by an aggregate 25-4 so they’re averaging three goals against them and it’s 4/6 that they hit a trio or more this afternoon. It could be a day when Pep’s side will try to get the job done early and two or more first half goals appeals at 6/4.
Liverpool know that all they can do is beat Wolves and hope for a slip-up in Manchester. Visitors Wolves have missed out on European football so have nothing but pride to play for. With one eye on next week’s Champions League final Jurgen may choose not to rush Van Dijk, Fabinho and Salah, in particular, back today.
Like Man City, the Reds will want to start in smart fashion but it’s unlikely goal difference will come in to play so the pressure is off somewhat in terms of trying to run up a cricket score. The Merseysiders have won the last 10 league meetings between the sides, keeping a clean sheet in eight of those. The visitors have found goals hard to come by all season and their 37 goals is the fourth lowest tally in the league. So a Liverpool win to nil at 8/11 looks a good option compared to the 1/7 on a straight win.
At the bottom end of the table Premier League survival is in Burnley‘s hands. Although level with Leeds on points their superior goal difference will ensure their top flight status if they win at home to Newcastle, regardless of what Leeds United do at Brentford.
However, the Magpies are one of the last teams you’d want visiting if you’re in need of three points. They’ve picked up 15 points from the last 21, only losing to Liverpool and Man City in that period. Eddie Howe will want to finish the season on a high that he can take in to next term and they looked overpriced to win at 11/5.
Leeds too could have picked better opponents in their hour of need. Brentford have been in terrific form and could yet finish in the top half of the table which would be a terrific achievement. Based on Leeds predicament the Bees also look overpriced at 11/8 for the home win.
At the Emirates Arsenal can take advantage of an Everton side who’ll have been celebrating their survival since Wednesday. The Toffees will have a breathed a huge collective sigh of relief following their brilliant comeback against Crystal Palace on in midweek to maintain their top flight place which they’ve enjoyed since 1954/55.
Frank Lampard spoke of a need to spend more time with his family after giving his all to battle relegation and he sounded like man ready to switch off for the season. Who could blame him? It could therefore be a bit of a procession for the Gunners who are still holding on to some slim hope of a fourth placed finish. Over 2.5 Arsenal goals at 6/5 is of interest.
There could be goals in plenty of other games too, especially in Spurs visit to Norwich and at Crystal Palace v Manchester United.
Super Singles
- Liverpool win to nil 4/5 SBK
- Man City v Villa – Over 1.5 First half goals 6/4 Bet365
- All 10 Premier League games Over 1.5 Goals 42/5 SBK
Upcoming Match Previews & Tips
- SlipsTips Tips: Sunday’s Premier League Double
- Sunday’s Goals Accumulator Tips: Today’s 9/2 Both Teams to Score & Total Team Goals Acca
- Sun 16:00 Norwich City v Tottenham Hotspur
- Sun 16:00 Liverpool v Wolverhampton Wanderers
- Sun 16:00 Manchester City v Aston Villa
- Sun 16:00 Crystal Palace v Manchester United
- Sun 16:00 Chelsea v Watford
- Sun 16:00 Arsenal v Everton
- Sun 16:00 Brentford v Leeds United
- Sun 16:00 Brighton & Hove Albion v West Ham United
- Sun 16:00 Burnley v Newcastle United
- Sun 16:00 Leicester City v Newcastle United
Gambla Podcast
Don’t miss this week’s edition of the Gambla Betting Podcast. While the rest of the leagues in Europe are reaching a finale, the season in Norway is just getting going so this week’s Podcast is well worth a listen for this weekend’s best bets in Eliterserien & OBOS-Ligaen including some nicely priced accas from Greg Browning and David Weatherston.
Racing Tips
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