Michael Carrick takes charge of Manchester United for the first time today and he's in at the deep end with a derby against City at Old Trafford.
United have been in poor form since Ruben Amorim's dismissal, with Darren Flecther presiding over a draw against Burnley and a defeat to Brighton before handing the reins to old midfield sidekick Carrick.
Manchester City head into the derby on a high after beating Newcastle in the first leg of the EFL Cup semi-final but how much will their midweek exertions have taken out of them?
Manchester United vs Manchester City top betting tips
Pep Guardiola clearly has a superior squad to pick from and the bookies make City odds-on favourites at a best 19/20 with MGM.
However, having a free week to prepare should help United, with City putting a lot into that 2-0 victory over Newcastle on Tuesday night.
Carrick also has Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo back from the Africa Cup of Nations and United could get some joy against a City defence that continues to look unconvincing.
That's why the bookies price BTTS at just 1/2 and even adding on over 2.5 goals only takes you to 4/5 with William Hill.
There's more value in the stats markets and combining shots on target for Matheus Cunha and Phil Foden pays 141/100 at BetMGM.
Derbies are usually pretty fiery and, for a long-odds bet, try backing cards for Casemiro and Abdukodir Khusanov at 132/10 with Bet365.
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Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United
There's a London derby today as well and two managers under pressure face off as Tottenham Hotspur host West Ham.
The Hammers are seven points adrift of safety after a dismal run of form but Nuno Espirito Santo got a much-needed boost with an extra-time win over QPR in the FA Cup last weekend.
The same can't be said for Thomas Frank, with Spurs fans increasingly frustrated with the Dane after watching their side get dumped out of the Cup by Aston Villa.
Tottenham also sit 14th in the Premier League so Frank desperately needs a win today to turn down the heat.
The bookies make them 3/4 favourites against the freefalling Hammers but adding on under 4.5 goals boosts their price to 11/10 at Ladbrokes.
Xavi Simons will provide the creative spark for Spurs in midfield and the Dutchman is 3/1 at Bet365 for an assist.
Dunfermline vs Hibernian
It's Scottish Cup fourth-round weekend and the standout tie today sees Hibs head to East End Park to take on Dunfermline.
The Pars are now managed by former Easter Road boss Neil Lennon and that adds a bit of spice to an intriguing cup tie.
Hibernian are in good form, with one defeat in their last seven, but it won't be easy on a freezing January day away to Championship opposition.
The Pars won't hold back and backing them at -1 in the card handicap pays 21/10 at Bet365.
This has the makings of an old-fashioned cup tie and I'm hoping Lennon has a go at home instead of parking the bus.
If he does, over 10 corners looks worth a punt at 11/10 with Bet365.
Super singles
- Xavi Simons assist 3/1 Bet365
- Over 10 corners in Dunfermline vs Hibernian 11/10 Bet365
Deadly double
Phil Foden and Matheus Cunha over 0.5 shots on target 141/100 BetMGM
Long shot
- Casemiro and Abdukodir Khusanov to be carded 132/10 Bet365
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Racing tips
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Sunderland v Palace – 8/1 Bet365
Brennan Johnson to be carded
2 PL starts for Palace has seen him booked twice, 1 foul v Newcastle & 4 fouls against Villa. Next best price is 9/2 but most bookies going 10/3 mark. 8/1 seems massive and super sub applies.
Ladbrokes insured 5fold pays 18/5+
Oxford v Bristol City – 2+ gls
Wrexham v Norwich – 2+ gls
Chesterfield v Bromley – 2+ gls
Morecambe v Scunny – GIBH
Gateshead v Rochdale – GIBH
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Player fouls trebles & 4fold – 5 £1 bets pays £131+
Bernardo 2+ fouls – Man City
Dimarco 2+ fouls – Inter
Mancini 2+ fouls – Roma
Brennan Johnson 2+ fouls – Palace
Lunchtime dabble I’m expecting goals in both ,
United v City
Coventry v Leicester
Over 2.5 goals double 1.42/1 , 👍
Good morning, guys,
Today’s punts,
Main punt,
Scottish Cup – kick off’s 15:00
Airdrieonians vs Arbroath
Both teams to score and over 2.5 match goals.
Stenhousemuir vs Greenock Morton
Both teams to score and over 2.5 match goals.
Double @ 386/100 with Bet365.
Small punt on
Airdrieonians vs Arbroath
Arbroath to win and BTTS
Stenhousemuir vs Greenock Morton
BTTS & over 2.5 match goals.
Double @ 85/10 with Bet365.
Good luck with all bets today !!!!
Both bets LOST- main bet downed by missed Morton Penalty!!!!
City drifting now 21/20 ,
City drifting lol
They have drifted mate
Always do when line ups are announced hardly a major shift.
Guehi 300,000 grand a week from £50,000 massive step up for him.
Maguire starts he isn’t proper match fit.
Take it you fancy City Macca? 😂
Was Man Utd before😂😂
Mainoonand Maguire to be booked at 16/1 looks a bet to me
L Carl ATGS @3,20
Looks good value.
Good luck
Any scores macca ?
Ajax btts&over 2.5mgl 5/6@skybet Double Stake
That’s more like it🤑,premiership showing its predictably NOT,are Liverfool 💩in the bookies pocket,definitely a Napoli in disguise and the odds for a home win were laughable considering the abysmal form they are in
Hertha Berlin v Schalke goal scored in each half@4/5 Will put today’s winnings on it👍
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Boy something nice with ur winnings mate. Don’t fritter it all away 👍
You’ll never get ahead of the bookies betting like that mate , it’s hard enough as it is.