RAFA BENITEZ makes his Chelsea bow tomorrow and he faces a rough ride – from his own fans as well as Man City.
Ex-Liverpool boss Rafa hasn't been welcomed with open arms by the Blues support but in truth he's probably just a stop-gap with Pep Guardiola being courted for a summer move.
Ladbrokes offer just 4-6 that Benitez isn't in charge on the first day of next season with 2-1 he is. However, he is 11-10 to win a trophy this term.
The EPL could almost be out of sight if his men lose at home to City and fall seven points off the pace. But the game has draw (5-2, BetVictor) written all over it with Chelsea expected to raise their game for the new gaffer and City staying unbeaten.
There could also be a draw when Brendan Rodgers returns to Swansea as Liverpool boss. The stalemate pays 27-10 at BetVictor with the best bet possibly being Luis Suarez at 6-4 with boylesports to score first.
The Swans are unbeaten in four, including a Capital One Cup win at Anfield against a weakened side, and deserve respect.
I know it's unlikely to happen but there could be draws in all of the English games. Southampton will be confident at home to Newcastle but may have to settle for a point.
Spurs are hot favourites at home to West Ham but the Upton Park visitors are unbeaten in three, including a 0-0 with Man City, and won't go down without a fight.
Recommendations
Chelsea v Man City draw
Suarez to score
(6-4, boylesports)
goal scorers
Danny Graham
Demba Ba
Jermain Defoe
over 2.5 goals
Southampton-Newcastle
Chelsea-ManCity
score in both halves
Tottenham
Chelsea
After this write up, I might take a Yankee of draws