The Premier League season continues apace as the business end of the 2024/25 campaign gets ever closer.

Our recommended acca focuses on five of the matches taking place on Saturday and Sunday, including Manchester City vs Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium.

A £10 wager on our three-leg acca would pay out £55.62, while the same stake on our five-leg version offers a potential return of £171.52.

Manchester City vs Liverpool: Liverpool to win (13/10)

Manchester City just cannot seem to build up a head of steam. Last weekend they delivered one of their best performances of the season in a 4-0 thrashing of Newcastle United. 

A few days later they were humbled by Real Madrid, losing 3-1 to exit the Champions League before the last 16 for the first time in the Pep Guardiola era.

Liverpool were also in action in midweek, drawing 2-2 with Aston Villa in a game that was brought forward from March 16 due to the Reds’ involvement in the EFL Cup final that day.

It was the second time in their last three matches that Arne Slot’s side dropped points, potentially opening the door to Arsenal in the title race.

On this occasion, though, Liverpool played well. They would have collected all three points had they been less wasteful in front of goal.

With their pace on the break, Liverpool are perfectly suited to exploiting City’s weaknesses. An away win is our pick for Sunday’s showdown at the Etihad.

Tip Liverpool to win at 13/10 with bet365

Everton vs Manchester United: Everton or draw (2/5)

If Everton beat Manchester United this weekend, David Moyes will have won more Premier League games than Ruben Amorim in 2024/25.

That is despite the fact Amorim arrived at Old Trafford two months before Moyes returned to Goodison Park.

Start with the latter. Moyes has done a terrific job since starting a second spell as Everton manager. The Toffees were only one point clear of the drop zone when he was appointed. They now have a 13-point buffer above the bottom three.

Conversely, United have gone backwards under Amorim, who refuses to countenance the idea that it might be wise to adjust his formation in the short term as his team grapples with an injury crisis.

United are not just losing games; they are also playing badly. That is not a recipe for success and Everton can take advantage.

Go for an Everton win or a draw at 2/5 with bet365

Arsenal vs West Ham United: Arsenal clean sheet (8/11)

Arsenal have the chance to close the gap to top spot to five points on Saturday, with Liverpool not in action until the following day.

It took Mikel Arteta’s men a long time to make the breakthrough against Leicester City last time out, with Mikel Merino notching a brace in the final 10 minutes.

Arsenal did at least manage to hold Leicester at arm’s length at the other end of the field, and they will similarly rely on their defensive solidity here.

West Ham United are struggling to turn their season around under Graham Potter, who has won just one of his first five league games at the helm.

Arsenal have what it takes to shut West Ham out at the Emirates Stadium. 

Back Arsenal to keep a clean sheet at 8/11 with bet365

Aston Villa vs Chelsea: Aston Villa over 1.5 goals (10/11)

Aston Villa did not play badly against Liverpool, even if they would have lost had their opponents taken their chances.

Unai Emery highlighted the need to turn draws into wins after that match. His team have now tied nine matches, second only to Brighton & Hove Albion.

Villa have a good chance to return to winning ways this weekend. Chelsea have been poor for a couple of months now, particularly away from home.

Villa look dangerous going forward. Ollie Watkins is one of the best strikers in the division, while Emery has plenty of options behind the England international, from Marco Asensio and Marcus Rashford to Jacob Ramsey, Morgan Rogers and Donyell Malen.

Chelsea’s backline was torn apart by Brighton last time out and Villa should have success going forward too.

Choose Aston Villa to score over 1.5 goals at 10/11 with bet365

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest: Both teams to score (8/13)

Nottingham Forest are the surprise package of the Premier League season. They sit third in the standings, but there is still a long way to go in the race for Champions League qualification.

Newcastle are also in the mix for a top-five finish (the Premier League is set to be granted an additional spot for 2025/26), so this is a crunch clash for both teams.

A Forest win would put them nine points clear of Newcastle, a healthy buffer at this stage of proceedings, whereas a Newcastle triumph would see the gap between the duo close to three points.

We fancy both teams to get on the scoresheet. Forest have been shut out by their opponents in only one of their last 13 outings, while Newcastle have scored in nine consecutive home games.

Select both teams to score at 8/13 with bet365

About the author

Greg Lea

Greg Lea is a freelance football writer from London. He predominantly covers the Premier League and has had work published by the Guardian, FourFourTwo, ESPN and others.

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