PL Predictions: Villa can capitalise on jittery Arsenal
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Overall, they've managed just one away Premier League win in their last 12 - a run that's been littered with moments of attacking promise but undermined by poor game management and defensive fragility.Not got Sky? West Ham are part of that sample size when grabbing a 1-1 draw at the Amex in a clinical and composed performance that was just a few minutes away from landing an away win.Following the Hammers on the draw no bet at 11/8 with Sky Bet looks a shrewd move.SCORE PREDICTION: 2-1Arsenal vs Aston Villa, Tuesday 8.15pm, live on Sky Sports Under Mikel Arteta, Arsenal's home matches are defined by fast, aggressive starts.
Arsenal to score the first goal in the first half at 4/5 with Sky Bet looks a fantastic wager in a game where Villa may come on strong late once again to get a result.SCORE PREDICTION: 2-2 | JONES KNOWS' BEST BET: Arsenal to score first goal in first half (4/5 with Sky Bet) Tuesday 30th December 6:30pm Kick off 8:15pm Manchester United vs Wolves, Tuesday 8.15pm, live on Sky Sports The goal markets suggest we're heading towards a game with around three goals, but it's difficult to see how this contest escalates into anything resembling a shootout.Yes, Manchester United won 4-1 at Molineux a few weeks ago but United's attacking resources are notably thinner this time around. Goals simply aren't their thing.Under 2.5 goals is priced as the outsider of the two at 11/8 with Sky Bet.SCORE PREDICTION: 1-0 Tuesday 30th December 6:30pm Kick off 8:15pm Crystal Palace vs Fulham, Thursday 5.30pm, live on Sky Sports This is one of those fixtures where the betting market almost dares you to ignore the most obvious outcome and offers you the biggest price on such an outcome.
But in evenly matched Premier League fixtures, the draw is often the value outcome, especially when it's priced bigger than both win options, as it is here.SCORE PREDICTION: 1-1Liverpool vs Leeds, Thursday 5.30pm, live on Sky Sports Set pieces feel like a key battleground in all Premier League matches now and that's where Anton Stach comes firmly into focus. A home win looks the play at 5/4 with Sky Bet.SCORE PREDICTION: 2-1Sunderland vs Manchester City, Thursday 8pm, live on Sky Sports Pep Guardiola's side aren't in the business of wild scorelines on their travels.