Sunday’s Football Tips: Stakes so high for Arsenal and Tottenham in North London derby

SPARKS usually fly in the North London derby but today's clash between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal promises to be extra spicy with so much at stake.

The Gunners are chasing their first title for 20 years and head across the city in high spirits after spanking Chelsea 5-0 in midweek. But Mikel Arteta and his men know one slip-up could be fatal as champions Manchester City hunt them down at the top with a game in hand.

Spurs will be desperate to blow a hole in their rivals' title hopes and also desperately need the points as they chase a Champions League slot for next season.

Aston Villa dropped points yesterday as they threw away a 2-0 lead at home to Chelsea so Ange Postecoglou will be looking for Tottenham to take advantage.

Tottenham Hotspur vs Arsenal: Top Betting Tips

You would normally expect a high-stakes derby at this stage of the season to be cagey but it's not Postecoglou's style to try to pinch a win. The Aussie will set up to attack as usual so I'm expecting a similar game to the 2-2 thriller at the Emirates earlier this season.

BTTS pays just 8/15 at Bet365 while adding over 2.5 goals to that only boosts the odds to 4/5 with the same firm. There's better value in the player markets and Martin Odegaard is 5/4 at Paddy Power for a goal or assist after his midweek midfield masterclass.

Cards look another good option in what should be a frenzied atmosphere. Tottenham hothead Cristian Romero is 33/20 at Unibet to go in the book while Arsenal midfielder enforcer Thomas Partey is 21/10 (Paddy Power) in the same market.

Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City: Top Betting Tips

If Arsenal slip up in the derby, Manchester City can return to the Premier League summit just a couple of hours later with a win on the road at Nottingham Forest.

The champions were at their ruthless best on Thursday night as they battered Brighton 4-0 and have their eyes on the prize as they chase down a fourth successive championship crown.

Nottingham Forest are deep in relegation trouble so I'd imagine Nuno Espirito Santo will set up to frustrate. That could lead to lots of Manchester City corners and backing them at -4 in that handicap pays 19/20 at BetMGM.

Brazilian stopper Murillo has been booked in his last two outings for Forest and looks decent value at 9/2 (Bet365) for an 11th card this term.

AFC Bournemouth vs Brighton: Top Betting Tips

There's only south coast bragging rights at stake in Bournemouth this afternoon as Brighton and Hove Albion come calling with both teams sitting in mid-table.

The Seagulls are in terrible form, with that midweek thrashing at the hands of City making it five games without a win. Bournemouth ended their own three-game winless streak by grinding out a 1-0 win at Wolves on Wednesday so it's a tricky one to call.

I'm leaning towards the Cherries at 5/4 with BetMGM but the half-time draw might be a safer bet at 31/20 with Unibet.

St Mirren vs Rangers: Top Betting Tips

It's a big day in the SPFL Premiership title race and Rangers are up first as they make short trip to Paisley to take on St Mirren.

Philippe Clement's side have dropped five points in their last two league games but returned to winning ways last weekend by easing past Hearts in the Scottish Cup semi-finals.

Every game is a must-win now with just five matches left and Gers look decent value at 21/20 (BoyleSports) to be winning at half-time and full-time. Alex Gogic always gets stuck in for St Mirren and he's 11/4 at SkyBet to go in the book.

Dundee vs Celtic: Top Betting Tips

Celtic kick-off at Dens Park less than a hour after the full-time whistle blows in Paisley and will be out to avoid a slip-up against a dangerous Dundee side

Aberdeen scored three times against the Hoops in last weekend's Scottish Cup semi-final before the Hoops eventually progressed on penalties. That suggests BTTS stands a chance in this one and combining that with over 2.5 goals pays evens at Bet365.

When Celtic last visited Dens on Boxing Day we saw 24 corners, with only one of them going to the home side. I'd be surprised if we saw a repeat of those astonishing stats but over 11.5 match corners still looks good at 21/20 with StarSports while over five first-half flag kicks is evens at Bet365.

Sunday's Football Tips: Super Singles

• Cristian Romero to be carded 33/20 Unibet
• Manchester City -4 corner h'cap 19/20 BetMGM
• Over five first-half corners at Dundee Evs Bet365

Upcoming Match Previews & Tips

• Sun 12:30 St Mirren v Rangers
• Sun 14:00 Tottenham Hotspur v Arsenal
• Sun 14:00 AFC Bournemouth v Brighton and Hove Albion
• Sun 15:00 Dundee v Celtic 
• Sun 16:30 Nottingham Forest v Manchester City
• Sunday’s Goals Accumulator Tips: Today’s 5/1 Both Teams to Score & Total Team Goals Acca
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It's another busy day of racing and Cairnzy is hoping it's a Blue Day for the bookies at Southwell.

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