After its FA Cup hiatus, the Premier League is back this weekend, but there are just five games as the other 10 teams enjoy their winter break.
With leaders Liverpool one of those sides not in action, Aston Villa could go level with them at the top of the table with a win over Everton, while title rivals Man City visit Newcastle.
At the bottom, Luton could jump out of the bottom three if they beat fellow strugglers Burnley and other results go their way.
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To get you ready, let’s look at three of this week’s Premier League matches…
Burnley v Luton
Turf Moor
Friday, 12th January @ 19:45
This is a massive game at Turf Moor in the fight for survival. A win for Luton could see them escape the bottom three. While three points for the Clarets would move them to within a point of their opponents.
Burnley’s home record should give Luton plenty of hope. Vincent Kompany’s side have lost nine of their 10 home games in the league this season. A Hatters win is 14/5. Rob Edwards’ side are looking to pick up back-to-back away wins and are unbeaten in their last seven trips to Burnley (W3 D4).
Games between the promoted sides this season have seen an average of 4.3 goals per game. If you fancy goals in this one, a Luton win and both teams to score is 13/2.
A Burnley goal from outside the area could be worth a look. No side has scored more Premier League goals from distance than the Clarets this season (7). Wilson Odobert has netted two of Burnley’s last five league goals and is 12/1 to score from outside the box.
Alfie Doughty’s quality from set pieces is something Kompany will have warned his squad about this week. The Luton winger has created 22 chances and had four assists from dead-ball situations. Only James Ward Prowse has more. Get 4/1 on a Doughty assist.
Newcastle v Man City
St James’ Park
Saturday, 13th January @ 17:30
Buoyed by their Tyne-Wear derby success in the FA Cup, Newcastle will hope to get their league form back on track when Man City visit St James’ on Saturday evening.
The Magpies have already beaten City at home this term, a 1-0 win in the League Cup, and have taken 24 points from home Premier League games this season – a record only Aston Villa (28) and Liverpool (26) can better. A Newcastle win is 9/2.
City’s record against Newcastle is hard to ignore though. They’ve won 26 of their last 32 league meetings (D5 L1). City have also scored more goals (98) and kept more clean sheets (22) against the Magpies than any other team in their Premier League history.
Get 9/4 on City netting twice in this one. They average 2.1 goals per game against Newcastle and have netted in each of their last 30 league meetings.
It might be worth looking at Newcastle to open the scoring, though. It’s 17/10. Man City have conceded the first goal in six of their last eight away Premier League games.
Phil Foden could be the man to inspire a City comeback. The England forward is in fine form for his club, scoring four and assisting three in his last 10 league appearances. Since Christmas, Foden has created more chances in open play than any other Premier League player (9). Get 3/1 on a Foden assist.
Man Utd v Spurs
Old Trafford
Sunday, 14th January @ 16:30
Sunday’s big game comes from Old Trafford as Spurs look to maintain their charge back into title contention against Man Utd. After winning the reverse fixture in August, Spurs are looking to complete their first league double over United since 1989/90.
It’s 19/10 on a Spurs win. But Old Trafford is not a happy hunting ground for them. United have won 24 times against them there in the Premier League era. Get 11/10 on victory for Erik ten Hag’s side.
Goals look like a good shout. Spurs have scored in each of their last 32 Premier League games, while United have netted in seven of their 10 home games this season. A United win and both teams to score is 12/5.
Given United’s unpredictable form and Spurs’ resurgence, you can get 9/2 on an away win and Richarlison finding the net. The Brazil international has scored five goals in his last five league games.
For United, the form of Bruno Fernandes and Alejandro Garnacho will be key. Fernandes is 3/1 to assist a goal. He’s created 2.84 chances per 90 minutes this season.
Meanwhile, Garnacho has been peppering opposition goals of late. He’s recorded two or more shots in seven of his last eight league appearances – including 8, 4 and 4 in his last three at Old Trafford. We’ve got 11/2 on Garnacho having over two shots against Spurs.
