The hectic December fixture schedule in the English Premier League kicks off with a host of thrilling opportunities, check out Louis Kalinga’s accumulator for the matches set to be played in midweek.
Arsenal finished off the weekend with a five-point gap at the top of the table after a 1-1 draw against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. Manchester City edged Leeds United 3-2 in a five goal thriller at the Etihad to jump into second place, a point ahead of Chelsea in third.
All teams are set for midweek action as the usually hectic December period kicks off and here we look at the best bets ahead of the games.
Fulham vs Manchester City – Tuesday, 10:30pm
Fulham bagged their first away win of the season in a 2-1 win at Tottenham Hotspur, lifting them to 15th place with 17 points. They face a City side they have not managed to beat since 2008.
Fulham are on a better run of form ahead of this game, losing once and winning four in their last five outings – while City have lost twice in that period. City were 2-0 winners last time these sides met and are regarded as favorites ahead of this clash.
Prediction – Man City to win @ 1.66 odds
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Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur – Tuesday, 11:15pm
Tottenham travel to St. James’ Park on the back of three consecutive defeats, most recently a 2-1 loss to Fulham over the weekend. The poor run of form saw them drop to 12th place with 18 points, level with Newcastle.
Newcastle convincingly beat Everton 4-1 to make it two wins on the bounce as they seek a way up the EPL table. Spurs have not beaten Newcastle in the league since 2023, losing 2-0 the last time these sides met in the EFL Cup in October.
Prediction – Newcastle to win or draw @ 1.20 odds
Arsenal vs Brentford – Wednesday, 10:30pm
The league leaders are looking to return to winning ways when they host 10th place Brentford at the Emirates. Brentford were 3-1 winners against newcomers Burnley, while the Gunners were held 1-1 by Chelsea.
With two defeats and three wins in their last five matches, the Bees face an Arsenal side unbeaten in 17 games, scoring 35 goals in the process. Brentford got a point in a 1-1 draw last time these sides met at the Emirates but this will be a much tougher test for Keith Andrew’s side.
Prediction – Arsenal to win @ 1.33 odds
Leeds United vs Chelsea – Wednesday, 11:15pm
Leeds are desperate for a win after losing four consecutive games ahead of this one, conceding 11 goals in that run. They face a third place Chelsea side who are unbeaten in seven games, seeking to reclaim second spot on the table.
Chelsea were 3-2 winners last time these sides met in the FA Cup last year, however Leeds recorded a famous 3-0 league victory in 2023. Cole Palmer was an unused substitute against Arsenal and is expected to feature here after a long absence due to injury. With the run of form they are on, the Blues are tipped as favorites to come out on top.
Prediction – Chelsea to win @ 1.77 odds
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Manchester United vs West Ham – Thursday, 11pm
United snapped a three game winless run with an impressive 2-1 away win at Crystal Palace, lifting them to seventh with 21 points. West Ham are above the relegation zone only by goal difference after they suffered a 2-0 home defeat to Liverpool.
They have only managed 11 points from their opening 13 games, placing them at a disadvantage ahead of this crucial test. United have won four of their last five home matches in the league and boast an advantage here.
Prediction – Man United to win @ 1.42 odds
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