Premier League Low Risk Accumulator

Premier League Low Risk Accumulator 17th August

Chelsea v Hull: Chelsea
Sunderland v Fulham: BTTS
Crystal Palace v Tottenham: Tottenham
Arsenal v Aston Villa: Arsenal

4/1

Chelsea, who have been high scoring in their pre-season fixtures, are the favourtites to spend the first week of the Premier League at the top of the table - so their fixture against newly promoted Hull is the safest backing of the weekend.
          Fulham have made some notable signings of late and although we see this game as one that's too close to call, we think that both teams will find the net.
          Regardless of Bale's circumstances, Tottenham still have a formidable team and the capability to overturn Palace - at 3/4 they're too good an offer to turn down.
          Arsenal host Aston Villa and although Aston Villa have one of the best Premier League records at the Emirates, we think Arsenal will alleviate the pressure put on Wenger after a disappointing transfer period by taking three points from the midlands side.
          In the first few weeks of the season we recommend you keep stakes low.  Good luck with whoever you choose to back or support this weekend!

Premier League High-Risk Accumulator 17th September

Premier League High Risk Accumulator

Swansea v Manchester United: Draw
Liverpool v Stoke: Draw
West Ham v Cardiff: West Ham

30/1

In the first few weeks of the Premier League fixtures are extremely hard to call going on pre-season form alone - so we think our high-risk backing at 30/1 is well worth a small stake.
          David Moyes has not had the pre-season he would have hoped for with Manchester United and his poor overseas form has only been overlooked as a result of the ongoing Rooney transfer sage.  He has won three, drawn two and lost three since taking over from Ferguson and the meantime Swansea haven't conceeded a goal.  Manchester United may well make the perfect start to the season in a vital game given upcoming fixtures, but we can't see this game being plain sailing.
         Liverpool have not won a first day fixture in the Premier League since 2001 and this match could be another disappointment.  The draw, which was the case in this fixture at Anfield last season, is 18/5 and seems far too inviting to ignore.
          West Ham have made some interesting signings of late and their newcomers could will want to impress the home fans - this fixture is bound to be close, but we think the home side will edge it.

Premier League Low Risk Accumulator 4th May

Premier League Low Risk Accumulator

Tottenham v Southampton: Tottenham
Swansea v Manchester City: Manchester City
Manchester United v Chelsea: Both teams to score.

33/10

Four of the last five fixtures for Tottenham have been 2-2 draws at the end of ninety minutes - and if the same is to be the case this weekend we'll be kicking ourselves having backed Spurs over their south coast vistors. 
          Tottenham can't afford to drop points this weekend after failing to take three away with them last weekend when they travelled to Wigan.  Having scored more than twice the number of goals at Saints have in their last five games we fancy Spurs to edge this fixture given the home advantage.  If Southampton are able to upset Spurs, or if Spurs end up drawing another fixture, the dream of Champions League football and a finish above Chelsea or Arsenal will be dead in the water.
          Manchester United have scored in every single domestic home game this season and Chelsea have scored in each of their last fourteen games.  If you think the result is too close to call then you may be more inclined to back both teams to score.  There have been some very entertaining matches between the two sides this season and this fixture is bound to be another given Chelsea's league position and intent.
          The other Manchester side will be licking their wounds in Wales this weekend against a Swansea side that hasn't managed to win a fixture in more than  two months.  Although there's still a lot to admire about Swansea's style of play we think City, building momentum in the run up to the FA Cup final, should outplay Laudrup's side with ease.
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Premier League High Return Accumulator 4th May

Premier League High-Return Accumulator

Fulham v Reading: Draw
Manchester United v Chelsea: Draw
Norwich v Aston Villa: Draw
QPR v Arsenal: Arsenal

44/1

At this point in the season it's hard to argue in favour or placing high stakes on any league fixture; some teams have too much to play for and others have little reason to turn up at all.  We're looking towards fixtures that are the closest to call this weekend and hoping for draws.
          Fulham and Reading only managed to score one goal apiece last month, so a high scoring result at Craven Cottage would be an upset.  Both teams have struggled to gain points and this fixture could well be one of the least enjoyable of the weekend.  Either team edging this one, especially now that Reading's fate has been sealed and the pressure's off, would fail to surprise.  We're expecting a very close and potentially dull match.
          Aston Villa are fighting for their Premiership lives and probably wouldn't have wanted to be visiting Norwich at this stage in the season bearing their league posistion in mind.  The repeat fixture nearly ended in embarassment for Aston Villa and with no love lost between fans, Norwich will be hoping for a win over their previous manager to end their season.
          Five of Norwich's last seven home games in the Premier League have been draws, which offers a better probability than the high-street this weekend.  The Canaries are undefeated at home in the Premier League in 2013 and it'll be a huge win for Aston Villa if they can take all three points.  We think this is the unlikliest result and hope for a draw between the two sides.
          Manchester United, with little to play for, entertain Chelsea who are fighting for their place in the Champions League next season.  It's hard to see Chelsea bettering United, especially considering the reds' recent performance against Man City, but we do think there's a point to be played for at Old Trafford given the lift the club's been given having won a place in the Europa League final.  The talk of a return to Chelsea for Jose Mourinho seems to have lifted spirits and a refreshed Chelsea could well show up come Sunday.
          Arsenal cannot afford to lose.  QRP have nothing to play for as a team now, but individuals will want to show off their skills to potential suitors -  but that's the reason most of them joined the club in the first place.  It didn't work before and it won't work against Arsenal this weekend.  Expect an away win.
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Premier League Low Risk Accumulator

Premier League Low Risk Accumulator

3/1

West Brom v Arsenal: Verdict Arsenal
Reading v Southampton: Both Teams to Score
Cheslea v Sunderland: Chelsea

Arsenal have scored more than twice the goals West Brom have in their last five respective games and although West Brom have been relying on their home form of late we expect Arsenal to win.  West Brom have upset Arsenal at the Hawthorns in the past, but at this stage in the season - with Arsenal reputed to be playing for a £70m transfer purse next season, we don't see them slipping up - especially seeing as they'll be spurred on by Gareth Bale's slipping up for Spurs on Thursday.
         Reading and Southampton is a very difficult fixture to call and Reading have provided headlines at home this season.  It's hard to see them stopping Southamton from converting but we think there must be a goal for them to be found in a fixture that is bound to call for desperate measures if they concede.
          Fernando Torres hit the headlines this week after having scored twice in Chelsea's Europa League fixture and he'll be looking towards a repeat performance if he's given the opportunity this weekend.  Sunderland are wide outsiders at 9/1 and a home-win's the obvious outcome, although Sunderland have been able to grind out a surprise result at Stamford Bridge in the past.

Premier League High Return Accumulator

Premier League High Return Accumulator

21/1

Swansea v Norwich: Draw
Stoke v Aston Villa: Draw
Manchester United v Manchester City: Manchester United

Swansea have experienced a dip in form after their Carling Cup victory over Bradford in February, having only won once since then.  They've lost three consecutive fixtures now and travelling to Norwich will be seen as an opportunity to regain the form they were accustomed to in the first half of the season.  Carrow Road has had the least amount of goals scored this season in the Premier League and with Michu yet to score an away goal in the league this year this could be a low-scoring affair.  There have been some exciting meetings between the two sides in the past, but we think that this could well be a stalemate, with both sides having struggled to gain points in the last few weeks.
           Stoke haven't won a match since February and they've gained the fewest points in the Premier League in their last five games.  Aston Villa, only four points behind the Potters, travel to Stoke looking to clamber out of the relegation zone - but with the pressure to perform on both teams we foresee a draw in this fixture too.  There was a time when Stoke were providing their fans with weekly stalemates on the back of a fantastic home record - we feel a draw this weekend will allow Stoke the opportunity to end the season with some credibility.
          Manchester United have been bundled out of the FA Cup and the Champions League in recent weeks, meaning their real accomplishment this season will be their winning of the Premier League.  As our attention turns to the end of their succesful campaign you can expect United to want to end their season as strongly as possible, which would have to include a win over Manchester City.  We expect both teams to score, but we do expect Manchester United to be the outright winners over the course of the ninety.

Premier League and FA Cup High Return Accumulator

Everton v Wigan: Verdict Everton
Manchester City v Barnsley: Verdict Manchester City
West Brom v Swansea: Verdict Draw
Liverpool v Tottenham: Verdict Draw
Newcastle v Stoke: Verdict Newcastle

30/1

Everton look likely to finish outside of the top four now.  The FA Cup seems to be the most likely source of celebration for David Moyes and the strong display in their last domestic home fixture makes us confident they'll be able to make progress at the expense of Wigan.
          West Brom did well to concede only the one against Chelsea in their away fixture last weekend, especially when you consider the notable absense of Romelu Lukaku.  We think that this fixture, against a team who have a similar playing style - albeit better league position - could result in a stalemate.
          Newcastle's improved home form has edged us towards siding with them.  They were clearly the more resilient side against Chelsea last month and having not lost at home since we fancy them to take all three points when Stoke come to visit.  Since losing their home records the Potter's wheels seem to have fallen off - they've only managed to win two of their last twelve fixtures.
          Liverpool have been notoriously wobbly at home this season - in spite of the brilliance of Suarez.  His display last week, bagging three in the win over Wigan, has helped his cause to be considered the player of the season but it doesn't guarantee the team a home win this weekend, especially considering the form Spurs are in.  We think this one will be a tight contest and we're narrowly favouring a stalemate.
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