Premier League High-Risk Accumulator 22nd December

There may be six places between Everton and West Ham when you look at the table – but there are only four points.  West Ham are capable of coming away with something here – and Everton are capable of an off-day, as was the case when they faced Reading last month.   No Premier League side has drawn more games than Everton this season, and this weekend they could quite easily add to their tally to take it into double-figures.  This fixture features in our high-risk line-up because it’s such a close one to call – its doubtful either team will run away with it, so this game could give you something to be excited about until the final whistle.

          West Brom have only won one game in their last five Premiership appearances and struggled to score last week when they hosted West Ham.  Lakaku has one of the best goalscoring records per minute played in the Premiership this season, but it’s worthy noting the team haven’t scored in December.  Norwich, at 10/3 this weekend, are more than fairly priced.  Norwich are an opportunity took good not to take up.

          The last addition to our high-priced line up for this weekend is Newcastle v QPR, where we will be hoping for a draw.  Newcastle have lost their last six and will be hoping to turn a corner against QPR – which may not be as straightforward as it sounds given that the team has yet to lose since Redknapp officially took charge.  QPR have drawn more than a third of their games this season and would have been happy with a draw to Newcastle if they were offered it at the start of the season. 

          If you’re taking our tips we recommend sticking with our two weekly coupon picks and placing equal stakes, and no more than you can afford to lose, on each.  If you spread the higher-risk backing over a patent bet (three singles, three doubles and a treble) you’ll be in profit if any two land.

Last week’s 12/1 high-risk treble landing was a big bonus leading up to Christmas and means, what with a similar high-risk backing landing recently, we’re more than likely to be in profit over the course of the current season. 

West Ham v Everton:  Verdict – Draw

West Brom v Norwich: Verdict – Norwich

Newcastle v QPR: Verdict – Draw

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