Arsenal got themselves back in the Premier League title race with a midweek derby win but now face another tough test when Aston Villa come calling tonight.
With Liverpool dropping points on Tuesday night, the Gunners took advantage a day later by beating Tottenham at the Emirates to cut the gap at the top to four points.
That was the perfect tonic after defeats in the cups to Newcastle and 10-man Manchester United, with fans desperate to lift their first title since 2004.
They have a tough run of league fixtures over the next few weeks though, starting with a visit from a Villa side who have won their last three games in all competitions.
Arsenal vs Aston Villa top betting tips
Aston Villa won 2-0 at the Emirates last season and that defeat ultimately ended up costing Mikel Arteta's men the title. The Gunners got their revenge by winning 2-0 at Villa Park in August and BTTS has failed to land in the last three meetings.
That's why betting against BTTS pays just 3/4 today at BoyleSports but Arsenal have conceded in their last five so backing both teams to score could actually pay off at 20/21. Adding on over 2.5 goals boosts the odds to 6/4.
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Arteta's side remain set-piece kings and scored from another corner against Spurs. They won 10 flag kicks in that game so over 7.5 Arsenal corners stands a chance at 8/5. I also like over 10.5 match corners at 21/20.
Gabriel Martinelli should come back in for the Gunners after a poor show from Raheem Sterling in midweek. The winger is 9/4 for anytime scorer at BoyleSports.
Brentford vs Liverpool top betting tips
Premier League leaders Liverpool are going through a bit of a sticky spell and Arne Slot's side have won just three of their last seven league games.
But they would have won at Nottingham Forest on Tuesday had keeper Mats Selz not pulled off a series of saves in the second half.
If the Reds start against Brentford in the same way they ended that match then they should be too strong for the Bees.
BoyleSports make Liverpool 2/5 hot favourites but you can boost the odds to 23/20 by backing them to be winning at half-time and full-time.
Anfield talisman Mo Salah is just 5/6 for anytime scorer at BoyleSports but backing him to have over 1.5 shots on target with that trusty leg peg is a little better at evens.
Newcastle United vs AFC Bournemouth top betting tips
Newcastle are the Premier League's form team and they head into the lunchtime clash with AFC Bournemouth looking for a 10th successive win in all competitions.
But the Cherries are also flying under Andoni Iraola, going 10 games unbeaten, so it won't be easy as Eddie Howe tries to take down his old club.
This is a game that promises goals and combining BTTS with no draw appeals at 6/5 with BoyleSports. I also like over 1.5 first-half goals at 5/4.
With Alexander Isak netting in his last nine games, it's no surprise to see him at just 4/5 for a goal. But the Swede has also been chipping in with a few assists, including one against Wolves in midweek, so that bet might be smarter today at 4/1.
Scottish Cup fourth round top betting tips
The Scottish Cup fourth round often throws up a few shocks and some teams look a little vulnerable today as they face teams from lower leagues away from home.
Airdrie's form in the Championship has been dismal and they're on the road at League One side Dumbarton. The Sons sit bottom of their division but that's down to a points deduction for going into administration.
They're 2/1 to beat a Diamonds side who have won just once, a 1-0 Cup victory over minnows Dundee North End, in their last 18 games.
Aberdeen famously lost to Darvel a couple of seasons ago and will be out to avoid another infamous defeat when they head to Elgin City.
The Dons have gone 12 games without a win so confidence is low and that makes me think this could be a tricky tie against an Elgin side sitting third in League Two.
BoyleSports price the shock at 11/1 while Elgin are 15/4 in the double chance but this should be the day Aberdeen end their horror run.
Combining a win for Jimmy Thelin's men with under 3.5 goals looks the shout at 21/20 with BoyleSports.
Saturday's Super Singles
- Over 7.5 Arsenal corners 8/5 BoyleSports
- Mo Salah over 1.5 left-foot shots on target Evens BoyleSports
- Alexander Isak assist 4/1 BoyleSports
- Aberdeen win and under 3.5 goals 21/20 BoyleSports
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Looked good on paper shame players didn’t read the script
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Hey all
Haven’t had luck of late so hoping that changes today
There are 5 games in the premier league today and that’s what I intend to focus on.
Arsenal FC-Aston Villa ov 2.5 mgs
Brentford FC-Liverpool FC btts
Leicester City-Fulham FC Away win
Newcastle United-AFC Bournemouth ov 2.5 mgs
West Ham United-Crystal Palace ov 2.5 mgs
Gl
Newcastle v Bournemouth
Bournemouth double chance at 13/10
Brentford v Liverpool
Over 3.5 goals at 10/11
Over 4.5 goals at 2/1
Over 5.5 goals at 4/1
Arsenal v Aston Villa
Aston Villa double chance at 13/10 (NAP)
Best of luck
Well done macca on the Bournemouth shout 👍
Was always a tough game for the Geordies today, pretty sure the bookies would of filled their satchels with that game.
Penalty taken at
Cardiff v Swansea 10/3
Millwall v Hull 7/2
Plymouth v QPR 10/3
3 x doubles 1 x treble
All 3 up pays well over 200/1 bet365
These are generous odds imo and well worth a punt
Why are my posts going amissing
Newcastle win/+2.5 goals
PSG win/+2.5 goals
Young boys +2.5 goals
Treble pays 5.25/1 ,
Goodluck…….
Why Newcastle Deano?? is it because they won 9 in a row.
You can’t argue against newcastles form there playing some terrific stuff aswel , Bournemouth also in very good form i just think Newcastle will win this at home
There in good form no doubts and playing well but today they face Eddie Howe’s old team which he doesn’t usually fare well against, 1 win in the last 5 meetings. Bournemouth can also take heart from their draw away at Chelsea (away) recently. I think another draw.
Pen taken at Cardiff 10/3 . Millwall 7/2 . Plymouth 10/3
Doubles and treble
All 3 up pays well over 200/1 Bet365
Good shout with the pen last night cocker.
How annoying was Trafford in goals though Macca
Cheers macca Bet365 have upped the prices on pens back to what they were a few seasons ago
Lets hope they keep it up .
He was proper annoying Joe.
I wish they would up the prices of own goals back to what they were cocker.
No joy with my pens LOSER not even close .
Having a wee look at the Kaiserlautern game for them scoring 2+ at 19/20 as they’ve done it in 7 of 8 homes only failing aganst league leaders Cologne last time out. But opponents Ulm defensive record put made that price look more sensible than I my first thought of very generous….Ulm are 3rd bottom on 14 bottoms & 3 points off bottom but they’ve the 2nd best defensive record in the division conceded 3 less than top side Cologne…just found it interesting enough to share
Switch too corners…Kaiserlautern average 7.25 corners at home & Ulm give up 6.11 average on away days
Kaiserlautern over 6 corners 7/5
Shot
Bet365 super boost
Isak sot 1/1 from 1/4……….
10/1 acca – (2 up) Bet365
Luton
Sheff Utd
West Brom
AFC Wimbledon
No joy
-Double-
Stuttgart v Freiburg – BTTS
Holstein Kiel to score (Hoffenheim no clean sheet)
EVENS
add Bayern O2.5 TGls for Treble
2.27/1
Plan b
Varzim v Trofense over 2.5mgl 27/20
Looked good on paper and players read the script
Brilliant calls on the Bournemouth and Aston Villa tips macca