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Liverpool to win battle at Palace
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Man Utd backed in 6/17.00 Bet Builder
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Watkins to strike against Gunners
Premier League Tips & Predictions
Paul Higham: "Jurgen Klopp's side have won just one of their last seven away games in this timeslot, so even a Palace side that are the second-lowest scorers in the league (14) will fancy their chances.
"Palace have lost three on the spin at home and have failed to score in four of seven Premier League home games so unless they can find something here they'll be up against it.
"Liverpool have scored in their last 32 games, have lost one in 26 in the league and have dominated Palace of late, winning 10 of 12 (D2) overall and seven of eight at Selhurst Park.
"Klopp will have to rotate in midfield, and at the back news of Joel Matip rupturing his ACL is a huge blow - but he does still have some options and they should be enough to get the visitors three points even in a lunchtime scrap."
Alex Boyes: "Since the start of October, only Arsenal (19) have won more Premier League points than Manchester United (18), with the Red Devils winning six of their eight games in that time.
"However, after winning just three points in their first nine Premier League games this season (D3 L6), Bournemouth have picked up 13 points in their last six games (W4 D1 L1), winning three of their last four games (D1).
"Indeed, Luis Sinisterra has been involved in four goals in his last five Premier League starts, scoring three goals for Leeds United in April and assisting Marco Senesi's goal last time out for the Cherries away at Crystal Palace."
Stephen Tudor: "Vincent Kompany's men will have to show more here than they did in defeat to Wolves in midweek, not least because the Seagulls always give intrepid opponents a chance, last keeping a shut-out way back in mid-May.
"The big, teenage-influenced problem the visitors have though is that slowly but surely Brighton are getting their mojo back. And sooner, rather than later, a team that scored 18 in their opening six fixtures are going to click again for the full 90."
Ben Steele: "While it was Leon Bailey who got the goal and the Villa defence who earned the plaudits on Wednesday against Man City; a big part of Unai Emery's success so far at Villa Park has been his ability to get Ollie Watkins firing. With eight goals already this season England forward is on pace for his best ever scoring return and Saturday night gives him a chance to face off against one of his favourite opponents.
"Watkins has played Arsenal six times in his Villa career and found the net on four occasions, including the last time these two sides played back in February. Linking with Moussa Diaby and Leon Bailey, Watkins has been superb all season.
"Mikel Arteta would probably prefer to play Takehiro Tomiyasu in this game but the Japan interntational is expected to miss out through injury so Arsenal will likely play Oleksandr Zinchenko, who is much less defensively sound. Watkins to score anytime is well worth a look at 15/8."
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EFL Tips & Predictions
NTT20: "Carlos Corberan may have a tough time getting his players over the disappointment of conceding so late after a good performance against the league leaders, but his side are yet to taste back-to-back defeats this season and should feel confident in their chances of another good display.
"The value here lies in supporting the form team with a manager who has his side well drilled and moving up the table rather than the struggling group wondering who their next Head Coach is going to be."
Jack Critchley: "Darren Moore hasn't been able to steer Huddersfield clear of danger, however, he has made them tougher to break down. The Terriers are unbeaten in four of their last five and have conceded just four times during that period. The hosts' issues have come in the final third this season and they will be looking to address their lack of firepower during the January transfer window.
"Bristol City put in a very disappointing performance against Norwich at the weekend and they will looking bounce back under new manager Liam Manning. Unfortunately, the Robins have struggled for goals on their travels recently and with just three away goals scored since September 2nd, they could struggle to find a way through."
European Football Tips & Predictions
Kevin Hatchard: "Union are 2.2 favourites here, which is a price totally divorced from their current reality. They haven't won a game in any competition since Matchday Two of the Bundesliga season, and they have taken just a point from their last five home matches.
"Gladbach are much better at home than they are on the road, but they are improving on their travels, and have lost just two of their last seven away from home in the league."
Jamie Kemp: "Real Betis are usually competitive in this fixture, and the Benito Villamarín will up the decibel levels when Real Madrid come to town. But given the form the visitors are in and the fact Betis they'll be without their midfield general, I have a hard time seeing them taking a positive result.
"Along with a Real Madrid victory, I'll throw in Jude Bellingham to score or assist in this one. He's scored 11 goals and assisted twice in 13 games in La Liga, while 10 of those 13 goal involvements have been away from home.
"On that big pitch at the Benito Villamarín, the Englishman can expect to make his lung-busting runs from midfield count."
Dan Fitch: "With Juventus in action on Friday, Inter may not be top of Serie A by the time they face Udinese.
"Form suggests that they will nevertheless end the weekend as leaders. Their win at Napoli last weekend extended their unbeaten run to twelve games (W9 D3). They have also won both of their last two home games in the league, without conceding a goal.
"Udinese might break that run of clean sheets. They drew 3-3 with Verona last weekend, which was their seventh consecutive game in which they found the net. An Inter win and both teams to score is 9/5."
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