Premier League Tips: MD37 best bets involving Manchester United and West Ham

Manchester United v Nottingham Forest: Brazil star to shine

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Sunday 17 May, 12:30
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Manchester United have cemented their place in third though Michael Carrick will want to sign-off the season at Old Trafford in style when injury-hit Nottingham Forest arrive on Sunday. The Red Devils' performances haven't completely convinced yet the hosts have still collected maximum points in 10 of their 15 fixtures under the current leadership.

Only neighbours Man City (34) have earned more EPL points than Man Utd (33) since Carrick's arrival with the Red Devils taking top honours in seven of their eight Old Trafford tussles, plundering 18 goals in those eight outings. Home goals are therefore anticipated here with Forest likely to be without Ibrahim Sangare, Murillo and Ola Aina.

One player who could profit from the Tricky Trees absentees is Matheus Cunha. The Brazilian has made a positive impact since his big-money move last summer with nine goals in 31 league matches. The 26-year-old has bagged three goals in his past six outings and has hit the target in 12 of hist last 13 appearances. He's 13/82.63 to score.

Newcastle v West Ham: Cornering the market

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Sunday 17 May, 17:30
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West Ham aim to bounce back from last Sunday's morale-sapping defeat against Arsenal when they visit Newcastle on Sunday evening. The Hammers are two points from safety, though their inferior goal difference compared to Tottenham means Nuno Espirito Santo's side are effectively three points adrift of survival with two games to play.

The Irons should therefore be looking to adopt a proactive approach on Tyneside, which should lead towards an entertaining encounter. One area where both West Ham and hosts Newcastle have excelled in is corners and a potentially open showdown should create plenty of opportunity for corner-based backers.

Newcastle have averaged 6.61 corners at St James' Park this season, winning 4+ in 83% and hitting 6+ in 72% of all EPL matches here. Meanwhile, West Ham have forced at least four flag-kicks in nine of their previous 11 league fixtures, whilst managing an impressive 6+ corners in nine of 12 away days going back to early December.

With that in-mind, the 7/52.40 special on Each Team 4+ Corners and Each Team 1+ Cards Shown has to be worthy of an interest. After all, Newcastle have been booked in 83% of their league dates in 2025/26 with West Ham following suit in 92% - referee Jarred Gillett is avergaing 3.71 cards per-game across his 21 league assignments this term.

Aston Villa v Liverpool: Reds to falter on Friday night  

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Friday 15 May, 20:00
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Aston Villa have struggled for Premier League consistency in 2026. Unai Emery's outfit have registered only FIVE triumphs in 17 outings this calendar year, tabling 20 points in that same sample. The Second City club have suffered four defeats in their most recent eight Villa Park encounters and are missing Amadou Onana and Boubacar Kamara

Yet should Aston Villa be as big as 2.942/1 outsiders when welcoming terrible travelers Liverpool on Friday night? The Reds have already suffered eight defeats on the road this term and are winless in trips to the top-nine (W0-D1-L6), shipping multiple goals in each defeat. Overall, the Merseysiders have leaked 2+ strikes in 11/18 away EPL dates.

That should open up opportunities for Villa, especially forward Ollie Watkins. The 30-year-old is eager to reestablish himself as Harry Kane's understudy in the England squad and has found form with 12 goal involvements in his last 13 appearances for the Villains (scoring nine goals). Ollie Watkins to Score or Assist pays a tasty 5/42.25 here. 

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