That fourth Champions League place is as coveted this season as ever; with the giants of English football fighting it out to qualify again for Europe’s premier competition.
With 17 league football games completed there are three big guns currently tied on 31 points; Spurs, Liverpool and…Burnley? Yes Burnley! The small northern town with a population of around 60,000 (much less than the capacity at Wembley) is showing what can be done without spending zillions. Can they last the pace? Well, they don’t look like faltering just yet so they take their place in my top end handicap betting picks for the weekend.
Manchester City vs Tottenham Hotspur (December 17, 01:30 GMT+8)
If Spurs are to hang on to fourth spot then they must, somehow, stop Manchester City from winning a 16th league match on the run. The hosts have made it two, having overcome Brighton with some difficulty in midweek. From the other club, Harry Kane has the incentive of becoming the highest scorer in a calendar year in Premier League history if he nets.
I don’t see Spurs as the team to stop City, so for my opening 🌟🌟 bet, I’m backing a home win with a -1.00 goal handicap at odds of 1.92.
Bournemouth vs Liverpool (December 18, 00:30 GMT+8)
The Cherries gave Manchester United a real run for their money this week but still came away with nothing and are just two points clear of the drop. Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool have stuttered to two consecutive draws and he’s still adamant that Everton’s penalty in the Derby was unjust. Not the way I see it Jurgen.
Bournemouth always carry a threat and a home win at 1.81 with +1.25 start is my 🌟🌟🌟 bet.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Burnley (December 16, 23:00 GMT+8)
Two of the best young English managers come head to head on the South coast. Chris Hughton’s Brighton made a great start but is finding things tough with just a point from the last five games. Sean Dyche’s team has won three in four and fears no-one. I can’t see either trend ending this weekend.
For my second 🌟🌟 bet, Burnley are at odds of 2.25 to win, Draw no Bet.
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