Tottenham vs Chelsea – Sunday, November 25, 4.30am
It’s third v fourth when Tottenham host Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on Sunday morning. Fourth place Tottenham will look to continue their winning streak, which currently sits at four consecutive wins in all competitions. Tottenham will be buoyed by the performances of their players during the international break, particularly their players who played for England.
Harry Kane, Dele Alli, Eric Dier and Harry Winks all experienced game time in the Three Lions victories the USA and Croatia. Kane scored the winner in the victory over Croatia, which propelled England to the Nations League finals. Kane has scored six goals in 12 appearances in the Premier League this season, despite not reaching the heights of the years prior. The striker has scored four goals in nine appearances against the Blues.
Chelsea remain unbeaten under Maurizo Sarri and sit third on the table, four points behind Manchester City. The Blues have an impressive record at Wembley Stadium since it was re-opened in 2007, winning 12 of their 18 matches at the venue.
The Blues will head into the match as favourites, but with Tottenham in-form, expect a close encounter.
Tip: Chelsea 2-1 @ $9
West Ham vs Manchester City– Sunday, November 25, 2.00am
West Ham face arguably world football’s toughest test when they host Manchester City. The Sky Blues sit top of the Premier League with a two point deficit and a goal difference of +31. City’s attacking forays has seen them score 15 goals in their last three games in all competitions. Pep Guardiola has his side running on all cylinders, with the addition of Riyad Mahrez providing the Sky Blues another attacking threat. Their were queries over the amount of games the former Leicester star would play at the Sky Blues, but in his first season at the club he has played 11 matches in the Premier League and has contributed four goals and one assist.
Manuel Pellegrini will face his former side for the first time and will need his players to improve on their recent performances to trouble City. The Hammers have only won three games this season and sit 13th on the table. Marko Arnautovic has scored five goals in 10 games this season and his performances has seen him linked to the bigger clubs. West Ham have conceded the sixth most goals in the Premier League (18) and with City scoring for fun, the Hammers could be in for a long night if they do not shore up their defence.
Tip: Manchester City 3-0 @ $8
Bournemouth vs Arsenal – Monday 26, 12.30am
Surprise packets Bournemouth will look to cement their place inside the top six when they face Arsenal at home. 10 years ago the The Cherries were second last in League Two and facing the prospect of non-league football. Fast forward to today and Bournemouth sit one place above Manchester United. The Cherries have won four of their six home games, however they have lost their past two games in the league against Manchester United and Newcastle United.
Arsenal could move into the top four with a victory over Bournemouth. The Gunners unbeaten run in all competitions has increased to 16 games. The Gunners have drawn their previous two matches in the Premier League and with Bournemouth looking to end their losing streak, another draw could be on the cards.
