Premier League tips

Last week returns: Down £1.83

Overall returns: Down £1.83

Saturday 29^th September

Arsenal vs. Chelsea
Both scored late goals on the weekend to steal a draw and victory respectively, meaning both London clubs are unbeaten before they meet at the Emirates on Saturday.

Arsenal have looked fantastic over the last few weeks whilst Chelsea haven’t been at their best, despite topping the table! This is Roberto Di Matteo’s first real big game of the Premier League season and they’ll need to be better then they were vs. Stoke last week if they are to get anything.

Arsenal 1 Chelsea 0 – 8/1 with Bet Victor - Lose a fiver

Other tips:
Under 2.5 goals 68/67 with 188bet - Lose a fiver
Arsenal to win 5/4 with Coral - Lose a fiver
Highest scoring half Second 15/13 with bwin - Lose a fiver

Match Returns - Down £20

Everton vs. Southampton
Both sides were brilliant last week as they recorded three goal margin wins. Everton’s first game against a promoted side last year saw them lose at home to QPR; however they are in much better form now whilst Southampton are yet to get anything on their travels so far this season, granted they’ve faced both Manchester City and Arsenal away from home so far!

A little bit of me can see Southampton getting something here, but David Moyes’ side are on a roll and I fancy them to win here.

Everton 3 Southampton 1 – 11/1 with StanJames - Returns of £60

Other tips:
Both teams to score YES – 5/6 with 32Red - Returns of £9.16
Over 2.5 goals - 8/13 with Ladbrokes - Returns of £8.07
Kevin Mirallas anytime goalscorer – 15/8 with StanJames - Lose a fiver

Match returns of £57.23

Fulham vs. Manchester City
Fulham start this game on level points with Manchester City and given their form at Craven Cottage I expect that to be true come the end of the match.

Roberto Mancini’s men have conceded far too many goals so far this season, and Dimitar Berbatov has started the season in brilliant form for his new club. Manchester City have drawn both games on their travels so far this year and I expect Fulham to get a point.

Fulham 1 Manchester City 1 – 13/2 with StanJames - Lose a fiver

Other tips:
Draw – 11/4 with BetFred - Lose a fiver
Dimitar Berbatov anytime goalscorer – 3/1 with StanJames - Bet void as Berbatov didn't play.
Both teams to score YES – 8/11 with BoyleSports - Returns of £8.63

Match returns - Loss of £6.37

Two goals in two starts for Fulham's new main man

Norwich vs. Liverpool
Both sides have the same problem, putting the ball in the net! Norwich and Liverpool both deserved something from their defeats on the weekend; however missed chances cost them, and both are without a win so far this season.

Midweek Capital One wins with weakened/youth sides will boost morale, but, especially Norwich, they need to start picking up wins in the Barclays Premier League.

Last season Luis Suarez scored a hat-trick in this game as Liverpool won, and I expect Brendan Rodgers to record his first league win on the weekend.

Norwich 0 Liverpool 2 – 17/2 with Betfair - Lose a fiver

Other tips
Both teams to score NO -11/10 with Paddy Power - Lose a fiver
Luis Suarez first goal scorer – 5/1 with Coral - Returns of £30
Liverpool HT/ Liverpool FT – 2/1 with Blue Square - Returns of £15

Match Returns of £25

Reading vs. Newcastle
Reading are still searching for that illusive first win back in the Premier League whilst Newcastle have improved over the last few games and got a solid win against Norwich last weekend.

Brian McDermott’s side need to pick up points and victories at the Madjeski and will see Newcastle as a winnable match. Alan Pardew, who recently signed an eight year deal with the club, believes Newcastle can fight for a Champions League birth this year so they also need to win games like this!

Reading 1 Newcastle 1 – 6/1 with Blue Square - Lose a fiver

Other tips
Both teams to score YES – 4/5 with Bet 365 - Returns of £9
Draw – 41/17 with Pinnacle - Returns of £17.05
Papiss Cisse anytime goal scorer - 17/10 with Bet365 - Lose a fiver

Match returns of £6.05

Stoke vs. Swansea
Stoke were unlucky not to get a point away to Chelsea last week and were only denied by a late Ashley Cole strike, whilst Swansea themselves were lucky, lucky in the sense that they didn’t get beat by more then the three goals they did against Everton.

Stoke have made a solid if not spectacular start to the season, drawing four from five, whilst Swansea started brilliantly, but have only gained one point from a possible nine. Stoke at the Britannia should be too strong here.

Stoke 2 Swansea 1 – 8/1 with Betfair - Lose a fiver

Other tips
Peter Crouch first goalscorer – 9/2 with Paddy Power - Returns of £27.50
Stoke to win – 19/20 with William Hill - Returns of £9.75
Stoke first team booking – 6/5 with Bet 365 - Lose a fiver

Match returns of £17.25

Crouch has two goal so far this season

Sunderland vs. Wigan
Both sides have four points so far this season, though Sunderland have a game in hand following their cancelled match with Reading. Last season Wigan beat Sunderland at the Stadium of Light, and defeat brought an end to Steve Bruce’s reign in charge with the Black Cats.

Wigan thrashed West Ham mid-week in the Capital One cup and I expect them to get something from the match and will dominate possession, but creating and converting chances is still their Achilles heel. Only Steven Fletcher has scored so far for Sunderland and others need to help get the goals otherwise Sunderland will struggle.

Sunderland 1 Wigan 1 – 63/10 with Betfair - Lose a fiver

Other tips
Both teams to score – 10/11 with Boyle Sports - Lose a fiver
First goalscorer Steven Fletcher – 9/2 with Stan James - Returns £27.50
Sunderland HT/ Draw FT – 18/1 with bodog - Lose a fiver

Match returns of £7.50

Manchester United vs. Tottenham
Despite playing poorly both sides came from behind to win 2-1 last week and both are unbeaten since the first game of the season.

Manchester United usually overcome Tottenham at Old Trafford and back the same to happen here as Spurs will take time to become a real top force under Andre Villas-Boas.

Manchester United 2 Tottenham 1 – 15/2 with Bet Victor - Lose a fiver

Other tips
Both teams to score YES – 8/11 with Ladbrokes - Returns of £8.63
Robin Van Persie anytime goalscorer - Lose a fiver
Draw HT/ Manchester United FT – 15/4 with Bet Victor - Lose a fiver

Match returns of - Down £11.37

Day returns - Profit £75.39

Sunday 30^th September

Aston Villa vs. West Brom
Aston Villa’s second half showing against Southampton was poor last week as they let a one goal lead slip to lose 4-1, whilst West Brom won for a third successive time at the Hawthorns as they overcame Reading 1-0.

Villa need the win to move further away from the drop zone and their 4-2 midweek extra time win over Manchester City in the Capital One cup can only boost morale. I reckon Paul Lambert’s side will win here!

Aston Villa 2 West Brom 0 – 12/1 with Stan James - Lose a fiver

Other tips
Aston Villa to win – 6/4 with Skybet - Lose a fiver
Aston Villa HT/ Aston Villa FT – 7/2 with Coral - Lose a fiver
Darren Bent first goalscorer – 6/1 with Stan James - Lose a fiver

Bent got his first league goal of the season last week, back him to get his second vs. WBA

Match returns - Down £20
Day returns - Down £20

Monday 1^st October

QPR vs. West Ham
QPR have had a horrible run of fixtures; however that run is over now and at home to West Ham they’ll be looking to pick up their first three points of the season. West Ham are yet to win on their travels, but they did pick up a solid point away to Norwich in their last away game.

Both sides will be disappointed by their mid-week Capital One cup performance as they exited the competition; however QPR will be the one’s to bounce back the stronger with a win here.

QPR 2 West Ham 1 – 17/2 with Stan James - Lose a fiver

Other tips
QPR to win - 23/20 with Paddy Power - Lose a fiver
Bobby Zamora anytime goalscorer – 2/1 with Stan James - Lose a fiver
Both teams to score - 4/5 with Bet365 - Returns of £9

Match returns - Down £11
Day returns - Down £11

Weekend returns - Profit £44.39
Overall returns - Profit £42.56

Three January transfer targets for each Premier League club

Arsenal

Wayne Bridge Sixth month loan.

With both Andre Santos and Kieron Gibbs injured, all be it the latter is returning soon, a six month loan deal for a still good left-back wouldn’t be the worst move.

Edin Hazard £28million

The player has been quoted as saying he wants to join Real Madrid or Arsenal, the player is one Arsenal have been linked with frequently. They’d have to smash their transfer record to sign him, but Arsene Wenger has the funds available.

Lukas Podolski £11million

The German has been linked with the club for a good few months now, and with all their strikers, minus Robin Van Persie, failing to ignite this season, a new centre forward is probably needed. His versatility also makes him a good signing.

Aston Villa

Alex £6million

With the defender set to leave Chelsea, Richard Dunne and James Collins have failed to forge a great centre half partnership so far this season and Alex would be the perfect addition.

Romelu Lukaku Six month loan.

Stoke couldn’t sign him because of a transfer ruling back in the summer; however come January he is free to join anyone. He might want to gain first-team experience elsewhere, the only stumbling block being the African Cup of Nations ruling Didier Drogba and Salamon Kalou out for Chelsea.

Tom Huddlestone £10million

With Scott Parker and Luka Modric forging a fantastic centre midfield partnership for Tottenham, Tom Huddlestone will have limited opportunities with Spurs and with Jenas ruled out for the season, a move for Huddlestone would be a good one.

Blackburn

Nicky Maynard £5million

Apart from Yakubu the side lacks a goal threat, and with Nicky Maynard consistently linked with a move to the Premier League, Blackburn could do worse than gamble on the Bristol City forward.

Nedum Onouha Six month loan

The Manchester City defender has been frozen out at the club and will no doubt use the January window as a chance to leave. Many clubs will probably look to get the defender on a loan deal and with Blackburn’s shaky defence, they should be one.

Steven Davis £7million

With Rangers’ poor financial state they will probably have to cash in on some players, they won’t want to lose one of their best players but he would be a perfect addition for a Blackburn midfield needing a bit of British grit.

Bolton

Tim Ream £4million

The US defender has been linked frequently with Bolton and West Brom. And with Owen Coyle looking set to lose star defender Gary Cahill a move to sure up his shaky defence is needed and Ream represents a cheap but good alternative.

Josh McEachran Six month loan

Chelsea let Bolton have Daniel Sturridge on loan for the last part of the previous season and Coyle will no doubt want the London club to let them have the talented midfielder with injuries to Stuart Holden and Lee Chung Yong.

Nicky Maynard £5million

Kevin Davies hasn’t had the best of seasons and the pressure has been on Ivan Klasnic this season, and he has scored a fair few goals; however they are in need to add up front and Nicky Maynard will be a good addition.

Chelsea

Gary Cahill £7million

The defender has been linked with Chelsea for a long time, and with the England international’s contract up at the end of the season a move in January is highly likely. Cahill will add pace to a slow Chelsea back four.

Edison Cavani £35million

With Didier Drogba going to the African Cup of Nations in January, the lack of form in Fernando Torres and the departing Nicolas Anelka, Andre Vilas-Boas will probably want to add to his strike force, and with Cavani performing fantastically for Napoli, a move wouldn’t be out of the question.

Gregory Van Der Wiel £14million

Chelsea’s problem area has been right back with Jose Boswinga having an average season, the Dutchman would be a good addition.

Everton

Carlton Cole £6million

Louis Saha hasn’t had the best of season’s meaning Everton have struggled to score goals and a cut price move for the West Ham forward isn’t out of the question.

Chris Samba £11million

Sylvian Distin has been edged out of the Everton squad and with Jonny Heitinga struggling to cement a first team birth, a partner for Phil Jagielka is probably needed. The only problem would be the high fee that Samba has.

Adam Ljajic £9million

The Fiorentina midfielder has been linked with Everton for a long time, and since the departure of Mikel Arteta the Everton midfield has lacked a creative spark.

Fulham

Andre Pierre Gignac £3million

Having fallen out with Marsielle manager Didier Deschamps the French striker is set to leave his current side. And with Fulham lack an out and out goalscorer Gignac could be on his way.

Steven Pienaar £5million

Having struggled to adapt to life at Tottenham, Pienaar could be on his way out as he looks to rediscover his best form.

Lewis Dunk £4million

The Brighton defender has been linked with a move to the Premier League all season, he probably wouldn’t make the first team at Fulham; however would definitely be one for the future.

Liverpool

Sandro £18million

Having lost Lucas Leiva for the rest of the season to injury, Liverpool lack a defensive midfielder and with Sandro struggling to edge Scott Parker out of the Spurs midfield, a move would be unlikely, but not out of the question.

Christian Eriksen £20million

Liverpool lack a real right midfielder and despite Eriksen’s favoured position being just off the striker, he can play there and with Stewart Downing on the opposite flank, the Liverpool midfield would have a nice balance.

Jan Klass Huntelaar £14million

The Dutchman has scored goals wherever he has played and with Andy Carroll’s poor form, the club need an out and out goalscorer and with Huntelaar probably wanting to leave Schalke a move could be possible.

Manchester City

Daniel De Rossi £14million

With his Roma contract expiring at the end of the season, the midfielder could be on his way out of the club. Manchester City have been linked with Italian and a cut price move in January could be on.

Thiago Silva £25million

The Brazilian defender has been linked with a move to Manchester City and with the club failing to keep a clean sheet in eight games, a centre back will be a priority for Roberto Mancini.

Pedro £27million

Having been edged out of the Barcelona side by the new signing Alexis Sanchez, Pedro could be on his way out of Pep Guardiola’s side, and with Manchester City, minus Adam Johnson, lacking any real width, Pedro would be ideal.

Manchester United

Wesley Sneijder £30million

A creative midfielder is needed, and Manchester United have been heavily linked with the Dutchman for a long time. Having missed out on Sneijder in the summer, a second move for the Inter midfielder could be on the cards.

Giorgio Chiellini £30million

Having lost Nemanja Vidic to injury for the rest of the season, Manchester United probably need another centre half. Giorgio Chiellini would be the perfect replacement with Rio Ferdinand ageing; however a deal is unlikely.

Nicolas Gaitan £24million

The Benfica midfielder tormented United during their poor Champions League campaign, and the playmaker has been linked with a move.

Newcastle

Ricky Van Wolfswinkel £12million

Minus Demba Ba the club don’t have a striker who can guarantee goals, and with the Dutchman being frequently linked with a move away from Sporting Lisbon, Newcastle could make a move.

Roman Pavlyuchenko £9million

Out of the Spurs side, Roman Pavlyuchenko will be looking to exit White Hart Lane with Euro 2012 coming up. Newcastle need a centre forward, the only stumbling block would be if Pavlyuchenko wants to stay in England or go home to Russia.

Liam Ridgewell £4million

Ridgewell nearly left Birmingham in the summer transfer window and with Newcastle losing Steven Taylor to injury for the rest of the season, a cut price move for Ridgewell is likely. Their left back problems also mean his versatility is a bonus.

Norwich

Billy Sharp £4million

Paul Lambert has successfully brought from the lower leagues before and Billy Sharp’s goal record in the Championship is impressive.

Liam Ridgewell £4million

The Championship defender wants to get back into the Premier League and with Norwich’s failure to keep a clean sheet all season means a defensive addition in January is needed.

Robert Snodgrass £6million

The winger was hounded by Norwich in the summer transfer window and with Norwich’s good start to the season, a move could be on the cards.

QPR

Darren Gibson Six month loan

Gibson will want to get first team action prior to the Euro 2012 tournament, and a loan move away from Manchester United is probable. QPR need to add to their limited numbers in midfield and the move makes sense.

Bobby Zamora £8million

Having fallen out with Martin Jol at Fulham, a move away from Craven Cottage is on the cards. Heidar Helguson apart, QPR have struggled to find a striker who can find the net in the Premier League and a move for the England international would be a great coup.

Roman Pavlyenchenko Six month loan

An unlikely move; however QPR have been linked with the Russian international. And with a striker a priority on Neil Warnock’s transfer list, a six month loan could be a good move for both parties with the Euro 2012 tournament in the summer.

Stoke

Bobby Zamora £8million

Despite signing many strikers Tony Pulis doesn’t have a goalscorer in his ranks and a move for Zamora would be perfect for Stoke. Zamora’s ineligibility in the Europa League could be a stumbling block.

Darren Gibson Six month loan

A move away from Manchester United is highly likely and with Stoke lacking a piece of creativity in midfield, a six month loan deal would make perfect sense.

Albert Adomah £5million

The Bristol City winger has been linked with a move to the Premier League, and with Jermaine Pennant’s patchy form this season, Adomah would be a good addition.

Sunderland

Nikica Jelavic £9million

The Rangers forward has been linked with a move away from the club with the Scottish club’s poor financial state, and with Sunderland in desperate need of a striker, a move is likely.

Wayne Bridge Six month loan

The Manchester City full-back is set to leave the club and with Sunderland having problems in the left back area, a six month loan deal would be ideal for both parties.

Bobby Zamora £8million

Having fallen out with Martin Jol, Zamora could be on his way out of Fulham. Sunderland need a striker and are well financed by their American owners so a move is possible.

Swansea

Josh McEachran Six month loan

Brendan Rodgers has links at Chelsea, and his attacking approach means McEachran would fit perfectly into the Swansea side.

Ricardo Fuller £2million

Danny Graham has adapted to life well at Swansea; however they probably need to add another striker, Fuller is technically good and with his lack of games at Stoke a move to Swansea could happen.

Jacob Butterfield £4million

The Barnsley midfielder has been linked with a move to the Premier League and he would fit in well at Swansea. Whether Swansea could afford the midfielder is the only stumbling block.

Tottenham

Gary Cahill £7million

The defender looks set to leave Bolton and with Tottenham flying, he could reject Chelsea in favour of Harry Redknapp’s high flying Spurs.

Junior Hoillet £9million

The winger doesn’t have long on his Blackburn contract left and has been linked with a move to Spurs frequently. Aaron Lennon is the only one of the four Spurs midfielders whose place in the squad is a threat so a move for the winger is very possible.

Carlos Tevez £25million

Unlikely, but Redknapp loves players in the Tevez mould. Tevez looks set to leave Manchester City in the January window; however his high wages and desire to leave England means a move probably won’t happen.

West Brom

Liam Ridgewell £4million

A cut price move for the adaptable Birmingham defender is likely. West Brom had a loan bid for the defender rejected in the summer, and with West Brom’s leaky defence, Ridgewell could complete a move soon.

Carlton Cole £6million

With Peter Odemwinge failing to find the form which made him so successful last season, West Brom probably need to add a striker to their side. Carlton Cole probably wants Premier League football so a move isn’t unlikely.

Robert Snodgrass £6million

The Leeds winger has been fantastic this season and a move to the Premier League looks likely. West Brom’s Jerome Thomas hasn’t had the best of season’s meaning Snodgrass could join.

Wolves

Carlos Cuellar £4million

The Spanish defender has struggled to get into the Villa side this year, and with Wolves struggling to keep clean sheets this season a cut price move for the want-away defender is probable.

Jack Collison £6million

The talented midfielder has been linked with a move back to the Premier League and he would fit in well to a creative Wolves midfield.

Emmanuel Frimpong Six month loan

The Arsenal defensive midfielder could move away from the Emirates for the second half of the season on loan. Wolves have been heavily linked with a move for Frimpong and a deal could happen.

Wigan

Nedem Onouha Six month loan

The Manchester City defender has been frozen out at City and with Wigan’s need for defensive additions, Onouha would be perfect.

Danny Wilson Six month loan

Like Onouha, Wilson has struggled to get into the Liverpool side, and a six month loan deal would represent a good move for both parties.

Frederic Piquionne £2million

Wigan don’t have the strongest of budgets available to them, and a cut price move for the former Portsmouth forward could be on the cards.