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Our guide to the bets you might have missed for the last round of top flight football in 2011.

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Liverpool v Newcastle:

Far and away the most prolific striker on the park, Demba Ba is 8/1 (Boylesports) to break the deadlock at Anfield. Alternatively, some may think that it’s written in the stars for Andy Carroll to answer his critics by scoring against his old club; he’s 5/1 (Coral) in the first goalscorer market.

Man Utd v Blackburn:

If this match is as one-sided as many people think then the best bets may depend on who starts up front for the champions. Will Dimitar Berbatov retain his spot having bagged a hat-trick against Wigan last time? He is evens (WilliamHill) to get one, 5/1 (Totesport) to grab two or more, and 25/1 (WilliamHill) to claim consecutive match balls.

Arsenal v QPR:

The Gunners haven’t scored more than one in their last four games at the Emirates in all competitions. With Robin van Persie possibly to be rested, a 1-0 home win might be value at 7/1 (Skybet). Under three goals in the match also looks appealing at 11/8 (StanJames).

Bolton v Wolves:

Faced with opponents who have lost 8 out of 9 home matches in the Premier League this season, Wolves start to look tasty at 5/2 (StanJames). It’s hard to imagine that the likely move of Gary Cahill to Chelsea will help the Trotters either. But McCarthy’s side are nearly as bad away from Molineux as Bolton are at home; it becomes hard to look past the draw at 12/5 (Skybet).

Chelsea v Aston Villa:

AVB’s side just can’t stop dropping vital points with the last three matches all ending 1-1; a fourth in a row is 10/1 (Betfred). Villa have drawn six of their nine away matches but surely Chelsea will just about stop the rot. A home victory by a one-goal margin looks about right at 3/1 (Ladbrokes).

Norwich v Fulham:

The Canaries have scored more than three times more goals at Carrow Road (16) than the five Fulham have mustered on their travels - a league low. Norwich are 7/2 (Skybet) to be the only goalscorers, and that’s a distinct possibility with Fulham probably missing a few important attacking players.

Stoke v Wigan:

The Potters are 17th in the ‘First Half PL Table,’ improving to 6th for the second period. So they tend to come on strongly after Tony Pulis has had a word with them! With that in mind I really like the look of ‘half time: draw - full time: Stoke’ at best odds of 7/2 (PaddyPower) in this one.

Swansea v Tottenham:

This looks to be a very similar test to the one Spurs faced at Carrow Road on Tuesday - and passed with flying colours. The Swans are another tricky promoted team who have had plenty of joy on their own patch. I think Redknapp’s side can shade a tide encounter though; Tottenham are 9/5 (WilliamHill) to be the only goalscorers at the Liberty Stadium.

West Brom v Everton:

The Baggies look in rude health after back-to-back wins were followed by a fine 0-0 draw with leaders Man City. They will fancy their chances in this one against opponents who just can’t get going in recent matches. There have been no first half goals in the last six for Everton; WBA are 12/5 (StanJames) to be up at half-time.

Sunderland v Man City:

Another tough away day for City who will probably head to the Stadium of Light trailing neighbours United for the first time in a while. How will they handle the pressure? Martin O’Neill has made Sunderland competitive again but I think City will get back to winning ways, especially if they start well. Mancini’s boys to be ahead at half-time and full-time appeals at 13/10 (Bet365).