Saturday’s football tips: Nwaneri 13/10 to do some damage as Arsenal freshen things up

It's all about the battle for Champions League places in the final few weeks of the Premier League season and Manchester City need to spark back to life against Crystal Palace today.

The fallen champions dropped down to sixth after last weekend's derby snorefest and can ill afford any more slip-ups.

But it won't be easy against a flying Eagles side who have gone seven games unbeaten and haven't lost on the road since mid-December.

Manchester City vs Crystal Palace top betting tips

Although Crystal Palace are in terrific form, the bookies don't fancy their chances today as BoyleSports make the Eagles 9/2 outsiders, with City 8/15 hot favourites.

Oliver Glasner's side look a bit overpriced at 6/4 in the double chance market but it's probably safer going for goal, with Palace last drawing a blank on Boxing Day.

BTTS pays just 8/13 with BoyleSports but combining that with over 2.5 goals boosts the odds to evens.

Omar Marmoush should continue to lead the line for City and the lively Egyptian looks good at the same price for anytime scorer.

Arsenal vs Brentford top betting tips

Arsenal will still be on a high after their incredible Champions League rout of Real Madrid and I'd imagine Mikel Arteta will rest a few players today ahead of the second leg at the Bernabeu.

Brentford at the visitors to the Emirates today and it would be understandable if the Gunners had something of a hangover after such an epic match.

BoyleSports still make them 6/10 favourites but it's hard to predict how this one will pan out.

Youngster Ethan Nwaneri should come back in for the Gunners after sitting on the bench in midweek and he's 13/10 at William Hill to score or assist.

Brentford drew 0-0 with Chelsea last weekend and this could be another tough watch so I like under 2.5 goals at evens with BoyleSports.

Nottingham Forest vs Everton top betting tips

Nottingham Forest's quest for a Champions League slot suffered a blow last weekend with a defeat at Aston Villa but they're still sitting pretty in third as they prepare to host Everton.

Nuno Espirito Santo's side usually get a lot of joy by sitting back and hitting teams on the counter but they now face a Toffees side who play in a similar style.

Leaders Liverpool found David Moyes' men a tough nut to crack in the derby last weekend so I'd be surprised if we saw a lot of goals in this one.

Under 2.5 goals pays just 4/6 with BoyleSports but the half-time draw offers more value at evens.

This one could be spicy and Forest's Ryan Yates looks good for a card at 3/1 while Everton midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure is 23/10 in the same market. Doubling them up pays 12/1.

Motherwell vs Heart of Midlothian top betting tips

It's the final game before the league split in the SPFL Premiership and three teams are slugging it out for the last slot in the top six.

Hearts currently sit sixth but they are just one point ahead of Motherwell as they head to Fir Park to face the Steelmen.

A draw may not be enough for the Jambos as they're also just a point ahead of St Mirren, who host Ross County.

That means both teams will be going for the win so this should be a good watch and combining BTTS with over 2.5 goals pays 6/5 with BoyleSports.

Hearts have a better team so I'd expect them to get the job and they're 4/5 favourites at BoyleSports. There's more value in the scorer markets and skipper Lawrence Shankland is 6/4 for a goal.

Saturday's Super Singles

• Omar Marmoush anytime scorer Evens BoyleSports
• Ethan Nwaneri goal or assist 13/10 William Hill
• BTTS and over 2.5 goals in Motherwell v Hearts 6/5 BoyleSports.

Long shot

• Ryan Yates and Abdoulaye Doucoure to be carded 12/1 BoyleSports

Upcoming match previews and betting tips

• Sat 12:30 Celtic vs Kilmarnock
• Sat 12:30 Manchester City vs Crystal Palace
• Sat 15:00 Motherwell vs Hearts
• Sat 15:00 Dundee United vs St Johnstone
• Sat 15:00 Southampton vs Aston Villa
• Sat 15:00 St Mirren vs Ross County
• Sat 15:00 Nottingham Forest vs Everton
• Sat 15:00 Brighton and Hove Albion vs Leicester City
• Sat 17:30 Arsenal vs Brentford
• Sat 17:30 Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund
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• Desmond’s Goals Tips: BTTS, To Score 2+, Over 2.5 Goals and 51/1 Goals Acca Tips
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Racing tips

It's the Scottish Grand National meeting at Ayr today and Cairnzy has picked out one to watch along with a tip for the Curragh.

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