Manchester City have the chance to pile more pressure on Arsenal in the Premier League title race when they take on Newcastle United at the Etihad tonight.
The Gunners could only draw at Molineux in midweek so Pep Guardiola's men can cut the gap to just two points if they beat the Magpies.
Eddie Howe's men claimed a morale-boosting 6-1 win over Qarabag in the Champions League on Wednesday but that long trip to Baku could leave them feeling a bit leggy.
Manchester City vs Newcastle United top betting tips
Newcastle have caused Manchester City plenty of problems in recent seasons but only when they've been roared on by the St James' Park crowd.
Their record at the Etihad is wretched, losing on their last 12 visits, so it's no surprise to see the home win at just 1/2 with Betfred.
With City such heavy favourites, it's hard finding value but backing them to be winning at half-time and full-time does boost the odds to 6/5 with 888Sport.
Antoine Semenyo has made a big impact for Guardiola since signing from Bournemouth and scored against Newcastle in the EFL Cup semi-final win. He's 31/20 at BetMGM to repeat the trick tonight.
Aston Villa vs Leeds United
Nobody is really talking about Aston Villa as title contenders but they can close to within five points of Arsenal if they beat Leeds United at home today.
Unai Emery's men crashed out of the FA Cup to Newcastle last weekend but that could actually help them as it eases an already congested fixture schedule.
Villa are chasing a top-four finish and are favourites to go all the way in the Europa League so they will need every player in the squad to step up as they fight on two fronts.
Leeds United should give them a tough test this afternoon, with Daniel Farke's side losing just two of their last 12 games in all competitions.
Despite that fine run, Leeds are still just six points above the drop zone so they will be as desperate for the points as Villa.
We should see goals at both ends, given BTTS has landed in four of the last five for Farke's side and in two of the last three for Villa. Combining BTTS with over 2.5 goals pays 6/5 with Betfred.
Interested in why both teams scoring is such a strong angle? Check out our Masterclass on BTTS and sharpen your match-reading game.
I'm going to play it a bit safer and combine shots on target for Villa's Morgan Rogers and Leeds striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin. That pays 159/100 at BetMGM.
Chelsea vs Burnley
Chelsea have been ticking along nicely under Liam Rosenior and they should be too strong for doomed Burnley at Stamford Bridge.
Scott Parker is under pressure at Turf Moor after being knocked out of the FA Cup by Mansfield Town while the Blues have won eight of their last 11 games in all competitions.
That's why Chelsea are just 2/9 at Bet365 but backing them to win both halves boost the odds to 6/4 with William Hill.
Pedro Neto's confidence will be up after an FA Cup hat-trick against Hull and the Chelsea winger looks good at 11/10 with BetMGM for a goal or assist.
Super singles
- Manchester City HT-FT 6/5 888Sport
- Pedro Neto goal or assist 11/10 BetMGM
Deadly double
- Dominic Calvert Lewin and Morgan Rogers over 0.5 shots on target 159/100 BetMGM
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Racing tips
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As always, leave your own tips and comments below.
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GambleAware
Aston Villa
Brentford
Bolton
Luton
Notts County
15.11-1 acca freeze
17.56-1 to score 2 goals
15.79-1 over 2.5 match goals
Skybet
Hull City 🏴 (12.30pm)
Millwall 🏴 (3.00pm)
Wrexham 🏴 (3.00pm)
Over 2.5 goals treble 6.79/1 , 👍
Will also have another bet up for some of tonights European games later……
Good shout Dwano
Meant Deano
England national league north
Merthyr town
Chester
Radcliffe
Marine
Acca just over 14/1 bet 365
Lost winning until 103rd minute not to be
Today’s bet
England league 2
Newport v Cambridge
Both teams to score
Ladbrokes 21/20
Nap
2 + corner 1st 15 min in each of the 3 EPL 3pm ko 10/1 Hills
2 + corner 1st 10 min same games 3 x doubles 1 x treble . Pays 88/1 for all 3 Bet365
It was a choice between the 3 EPL games or the 3 in the SPL hope I have chosen wisely .
Cheers Cocker, Took 1 corner in the 3 EPL games and the 3 SPL games for a nice 4/1 winner.
10/1 treble WINNER by the finest of margins
10 min corners LOSER
Great willie I was also on 1 corner 1st 10 min in the 3 English games at a bit under 3/1
Well in on the 10/1 cocker 👍
Chelsea v Burnley
Over 3.5 goals at 11/10
Over 4.5 goals at 5/2
Over 5.5 goals at 5/1
Man City v Newcastle
Over 3.5 goals at 6/5
Over 4.5 goals at 11/4
Should see plenty of goals in both these fixtures today.
best of luck
Chelsea game would worry me Macca, don’t see Burnley bringing many goals to the party.
Kongsvinger vs Haugesund
Over 3.5mgs @ 11/8 (bet365)
Good luck 🤞
Lunchtime longshot in Germany and England
Darmstadt win & BTTS 14/5
Karlsruher win & BTTS 15/4
Stoke v Leicester
BTTS & o2.5gls and both sides to be carded 21/10
Swansea v Bristol City
BTTS & 3+ corners each, both to be carded in the 2nd half 29/10
Any 3 & all 4(5 bets)
Best of luck all 👍🏻
The first 3 landed and looks like no joy in Swansea
55/1 treble 👌🏻
Unlucky but still a nice little busen burner me ol codger
Well done mate
Dynamite Joe. Can’t beat a long shot winner 👏
Well in mate
Hull
Coventry
Swindon
8.19-1 plus 5% bonus
Bet365
Sticking with pens in the SPL penalty awarded at
Aberdeen v Dundee 3/1
St Mirren v Motherwell 3/1
Hearts v Falkirk 3/1
3 x doubles and treble
Happy with a double delighted with all 3
BoyleSports
15/1 double WINNER
It’s a massive game for my team Altrincham today, we’re at home to Braintree. Our match was postponed last week which gave a couple of players and extra week to get back to fitness. There’s only 4 points between the teams but as Braintree don’t score many I’m going for a home win at 3/4
Well 2-0 and cosy until Braintree grabbed a goal and had us hanging on at the end. Still a win at 3-4 so a few quid
English 3pm treble
Villa v Leeds
Villa 2+ gls & Leeds 1+ gl
Both teams to be carded 5/2
Chelsea v Burnley
Chelsea 3+ gls & – 1 match h’cap
Burnley 2+ cards 21/10
Huddersfield win & BTTS 13/5
38/1 treble
Best of luck all 👍🏻
Inplay
Aston Villa over 8.5 team corners 13/8 Nap
Aston Villa over 9.5 team corners 11/4 NB
Inplay
Aston Villa over 8.5 team corners 13/8 Nap
Aston Villa over 9.5 team corners 11/4 NB
Shame I couldn’t see into the future 😕, I wrote villa defo lucky those behind them are slipping up as feels like the wheels are coming off
Man City game – BTTS, Each team over 3 corners and each team over 1 card. (23/4) St Mirren game – BTTS, Each team over 3 corners and over 3 match cards. (17/4). 34/1 Double. Bet MGM 👍
1 out of 2. No goal from St Mirren scuppers the double. Wasn’t helped by them getting a red card early in the second half which wasn’t a red card in a million years. 👍
Schalke 🇩🇪 (7.30pm)
Man City 🏴 (8.00pm)
Over 2.5 goals Double 1.37/1 , 👍
In by half time. Can’t get better than that 👏
@Deano86,You outplayed them today. Great work.
Well in Deano86 thanks for that mate