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The Premiership season is entering the final straight, but there is still plenty of time for twists and turns before we know who this season's winners and losers are. Given the financial implications of relegation - conservatively estimated at GBP30million - and the even greater riches at stake for those clubs qualifying for European football, the pressure will certainly be on. For punters looking to make their own fortunes from the remaining Premiership fixtures, PinnacleSports.com offers up to 60% better odds than the traditional bookmakers.
Will Hammers' Bubble Burst at Emirates Stadium?
Carlos Tevez is rapidly becoming a legend at Upton Park. Scoring in three consecutive games the Argentine has spearheaded the Hammers' recent revival. Back-to-back wins have given the Irons some positive momentum, and a glimmer of hope for survival. Very much in the mould of Paolo Di Canio, another firm favourite with the West Ham faithful, Tevez has injected some much needed passion into the club, but recent results will count for nothing if West Ham fail to get something out of Saturday's London Derby at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal have not lost at their new home, but have shown vulnerability, drawing five times and having to come from behind on eleven occasions to maintain their unbeaten run. The Gunners were comfortably beaten 4-1 at Anfield on the weekend, betraying the absence of several key players, Thierry Henry, Robin Van Persie and Gilberto Silva, who remain unavailable. That defeat allowed Liverpool to climb above them into 3rd place in the Premiership, which brings with it automatic qualification into next season's Champions League. PinnacleSports.com expect a backlash on Saturday pricing Arsenal favourites 1.758 (-1) with resurgent West Ham 2.22 (+1) looking to emulate last season's shock 3-2 win at Highbury. Chelsea & Spurs Meet for Fourth Time This Season
Chelsea and Tottenham have already shared three pulsating games this term. In November Spurs recorded their first win over Chelsea since 1990, with the help of home advantage, but Chelsea took revenge in the FA Cup, though they needed a replay to progress. The two quarter-finals produced nine goals, with the first game at Stamford Bridge ending 3-3, despite Spurs leading 3-1 at the break. Crucially Chelsea's captain, John Terry, was absent that day, but is now firmly back in charge of Chelsea's back-line. In the Premiership the Champions have been rock solid. Though Chelsea looked jaded in their 1-0 victory at Vicarage Road last weekend, it was their seventh consecutive league win without conceding. Both clubs are suffering from fixture congestion, though Spurs' has eased after their FA Cup exit at Chelsea's hands. Their season is now focused on the UEFA Cup, the first leg of which will take place in Spain on Thursday, just over 40 hours before this game, so Martin Jol might be expected to give some of his key players a rest in this game, with the return leg taking place at White Hart Lane on Thursday. PinnacleSports.com price Chelsea one goal better than their visitors 1.820 (-1) with Tottenham 2.12 (+1). United Unlikely to Have Easy Day-out on South Coast
Manchester United maintained their six point lead at the top of the Premiership with a 4-1 home win over Bolton last weekend, showing just how powerful they are at Old Trafford. If the Red Devils are going to relinquish their advantage, the slip up is likely to come on the road. Four of Manchester United's seven remaining fixtures are away from home, the first of the sequence coming at Fratton Park on Saturday evening. Other than Chelsea, Portsmouth are the only side to have been on top of the Premiership table this season, thanks to their blistering start to the campaign. Their time at the summit didn't last long, and they are now sat in mid-table mediocrity, having won just one of their last nine league outings. With nothing to play for Harry Redknapp may be finding it difficult motivating his players, but he should have no problems motivating them for the visit of United, the team everyone is out to beat. United's record on the South Coast may give Chelsea fans some hope, Ferguson's side have lost on two of their three Premiership visits, nevertheless PinnacleSports.com make United favourites on their Asian Handicap 2.10 (-1) with Portsmouth 1.833 (+1).
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