Premier League Preview - March 14th - March 16th

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  • Chelsea vs Newcastle – Chelsea Backed to Win
  • West Ham vs Manchester City – Goals on the Cards
  • Manchester United vs Aston Villa – BTTS Expected
  • Liverpool vs Tottenham – Liverpool to Turn on Style
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Premier League Preview - March 14th - March 16th

Another huge weekend of Premier League action promises several cracking contests, and as ever, we’ve got the best of the action covered at ExpertPicks.

Chelsea vs Newcastle

Chelsea and Newcastle return to Premier League action after mixed performances in their Champions League round of sixteen ties earlier this week. While the Blues’ hopes of progression look slim after a 5-2 defeat against PSG, Newcastle were unfortunate to come away with only a 1-1 draw against Barcelona.

With the Magpies likely to prioritise their midweek trip to Camp Nou, Chelsea could take advantage at Stamford Bridge. Newcastle have lost 11 of their previous 12 Premier League matches at the Bridge, and that pattern looks likely to continue this weekend.

Prediction: 2-1

Best Bet: Chelsea Win

West Ham vs Manchester City

After a disastrous defeat against Real Madrid, Manchester City face a stiff test of their Premier League title credentials at a resurgent West Ham. The Hammers have lost just two of their last 11 games, while they have failed to score in just one of their previous 12 runouts.

City usually respond well to European adversity, though. The Citizens won eight of nine matches following a 3-1 defeat at Bodo/Glimt earlier this year, and I expect Guardiola's side to bounce back in what could be a thriller at the London Stadium.

Prediction 2-3

Best Bet: BTTS/Over 2.5 Goals

Manchester United vs Aston Villa

In one of the more eye-catching fixtures of the weekend, Manchester United host Aston Villa in a crucial clash in the race for Champions League qualification.

The Villans missed out on a top-five finish after a 2-0 defeat at Old Trafford last season, and another high-stakes meeting could see both teams get on the scoresheet this weekend. Three previous encounters between these rivals at this venue produced a BTTS outcome.

Five of the hosts' last seven games also saw both teams score, and another high-drama matchup seems likely on Sunday. 

Prediction 2-2

Best Bet: BTTS 

Liverpool vs Tottenham

A spiralling Tottenham side head to Anfield with all signs pointing to another high-scoring defeat for Igor Tudor's beleaguered team. The Lilywhites have conceded 18 goals while losing their last six matches, and another damaging away defeat looks likely this weekend.

Liverpool have scored an average of 3.25 goals per game across their previous eight meetings with Spurs, and more punishment seems inevitable this weekend. 

While the Reds have not been at their best this season, they should still prove far too strong for a Tottenham side that looks increasingly doomed in their fight to avoid Premier League relegation. 

Prediction 4-1

Best Bet: Liverpool over 2.5 Team Goals

Best of the Rest

On Saturday, Burnley and Bournemouth could serve up an entertaining contest with both teams likely to score at Turf Moor. The Clarets have seen BTTS in six of their last seven home games, while Bournemouth have seen the same outcome in 12 of their last 15 fixtures.

Elsewhere, Sunderland aim to bounce back from a shock FA Cup defeat at Port Vale when they host Brighton at the Stadium of Light. The Black Cats boast a strong home record, but have lost their last two on Wearside. With Brighton equally inconsistent, this fixture looks like one of the tougher games to call on Saturday.

Later in the day, Arsenal continue their pursuit of Premier League title glory with a tricky tie against an Everton side in fine form on the road. However, the Toffees' dismal record in London suggests a low-scoring home win could be on the cards at the Emirates.

On Sunday, Nottingham Forest resume their fight against Premier League relegation with a winnable fixture against Fulham. The Cottagers have lost six of their last ten matches, and with the hosts desperate for points, a narrow home win could offer some value.

In one of three mid-afternoon kick-offs, Leeds will fancy their chances against a Crystal Palace side that continues to struggle with the demands of midweek European football. BTTS looks a solid choice here with Palace seeing that outcome in seven of nine previous domestic fixtures.

Finally, on Monday, Brentford should round off the weekend's action with another home win against a Wolves side that still look near-certain to suffer relegation. 

Despite the Black and Golds' recent improvements, the Bees should sting their Championship-bound visitors at the Gtech Community Stadium.

Verdict

Premier League Preview for March 14th - March 16th, featuring short match previews, betting tips and top selections from this weekend’s fixtures.

Best Bet1: Chelsea vs Newcastle Chelsea Win @-125.00 at Stake.com - 4 Units
Best Bet2: West Ham vs Man City BTTS & Over 2.5 Goals @-120.48 at Stake.com - 3 Units
Best Bet3: Man Utd vs Aston Villa BTTS @-151.52 at Stake.com - 4 Units
Best Bet4: Liverpool vs Tottenham Liverpool Over 2.5 Goals @100.00 at Stake.com - 3 Units
Chelsea vs Newcastle
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West Ham vs Man City
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