Premier League Preview

Wolves v Swansea:

Sylvan Ebanks-Blake was on the scoresheet the last time these two sides met in October 2008 - he is 7/1 (Totesport) to be first goalscorer for Saturday’s first TV game. The Swans are 3/1 (Boylesports) to claim their first away win against a side who have lost five in a row.

Aston Villa v West Brom:

The last four times these sides have met in the Premier League the final score has been 2-1; that’s a 15/2 (Bet365) prospect in Villa’s favour, and 16/1 (Ladrokes) for WBA. Perhaps betting on exactly three goals in the game is the option - 3/1 with Coral.

Bolton v Sunderland:

Steve Bruce is frequently being described as ‘embattled’ now that his odds on being next manager to leave his post are just 7/4 with PaddyPower. The Trotters are 13/10 (WilliamHill) to bag a first home win; the Black Cats are 5/2 (VictorChandler) for a first away win. The draw is 12/5 with StanJames.

Newcastle v Wigan:

Ryan Taylor scored four of his six goals for Wigan against Newcastle. The Magpies resorted to signing the player to buck that trend; he is 16/1 (Skybet) to open the scoring -this time for the unbeaten hosts. The Latics are 11/2 (Bet365) to rip up the form book.

Liverpool v Norwich:

The Reds have kept just two clean sheets in their last 11 league outings - they are 19/20 WilliamHill) to be the only scorers on Saturday night.  Norwich have one win in their last 34 away games in the top flight; Canaries glory at Anfield is priced at 11/1 with VictorChandler.

Arsenal v Stoke:

Robin Van Persie has scored 23 times in 25 league games in 2011 - his odds of evens (Boylesports) in the ‘anytime goalscorer’ market therefore have to look generous. Stoke find themselves 6/1 (SkyBet) to win this encounter, despite sitting three places above their opponents in the league table.

Fulham v Everton:

In 20 Premier League meetings between these sides, 18 of the matches have ended as home wins. A good omen for the Cottagers - they are 7/5 (VictorChandler) to keep that run going. Louis Saha has scored five in ten against his old side and he’s 7/1 (Coral) in the first goalscorer market.

Man Utd v Man City:

The big one. With 52 league goals between them already this season, from just eight games each, hopes are high for a goal-fest. SportingBet tempt with 11/2 on more than 4.5 goals in the match. In the Community Shield, United trailed at half-time before winning by full-time; a repeat here is 25/1 with SkyBet.

Blackburn v Tottenham:

Steve Kean is 11/8 (PaddyPower) for the chop, and with a march and sit-in protest planned for Sunday by the fans, the end could be nigh. A home win (10/3 Coral) would give him renewed hope, with Spurs 20/21 (Boylesports) to pile on the pressure.

QPR v Chelsea:

Neil Warnock’s side are yet to register a home win since their return to the big time; they are 9/1 (VictorChandler) to end that run in spectacular fashion against their illustrious neighbours. Daniel Sturridge was first goalscorer in each of Chelsea’s last two league games and he’s 9/2  (Bet365) to do it again.

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