English Premier League Tips and Predictions: Matchweek 20
Summary
Stake is back at it with another great week of Premier League matches!
This weekend figures to be a big one as we officially have reached twenty weeks into the season.
Time has gone by fast, and with a snapshot we are coming towards crunch time for these clubs.
This weekend is derby weekend and there are going to be a few different matches that are worth watching.
Make sure you’re glued to the television and get in on all the action that is about to go down.
Managers are making the key changes to their line-up to adapt to the ever-changing landscape of their rosters, with injuries and other side effects hanging over in the process.
The league is currently headed by the Gunners, and it is starting to feel like they are on path for a glorious, unexpected title.
Manchester City will have something to say about this, though.
This week we will be highlighting two matches in Manchester and London, respectively.
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Manchester United versus Manchester City - Saturday, January 14th
Manchester turns blue or red once again this Saturday.
The Red Devils are riding a hot streak of form right now, and they seem to be back in formidable shape.
Leading the charge for the United team is Marcus Rashford, who has scored in nearly every single one of his appearances since returning from the World Cup.
United were looking shaky before the break, but now have come out rejuvenated under manager Erik Ten Hag.
He has reduced the number of mistakes the team has committed in the past year and has made them look like a well-oiled machine.
This run of form could not come at a better time, right in the seams for the Manchester derby.
After City’s shock loss in the Carabao Cup to Southampton, United will be licking their lips and hoping that they are able to take down their mighty rivals.
Manchester City will be looking to turn up the pace and get back on the right track against Man United this Saturday.
An all-important match for Pep and his boys, there is no reason to believe that he would be holding back any starters or players from this game on Saturday.
All of England and the rest of the world will be keen on watching this game and see what transpires.
Erling Haaland looks to score and take place on the goal sheet once again, after scoring a hat trick last time around against the Red Devils.
Betting Prediction - Take Manchester City to win this match straight up on the 1x2 line.
Tottenham versus Arsenal - Sunday, January 15th
North London will be on display this Sunday when Tottenham takes on Arsenal.
A match that has spanned decades upon decades, there is going to be a lot of emotion in this matchup.
The current league leaders, Arsenal, will be feeling the pressure of first place standing.
Tottenham would love to be spoilers of the party and make things difficult for the Gunners.
Harry Kane versus Bukayo Saka and other matchups on the field will be crucial to the result of this game.
Without a doubt, there are going to be hard fouls but also a ton of goals involved.
Arsenal dominated at the Emirates, but how will they do away from home?
Betting Prediction - Take the over 2.5 goals in this matchup with two very able attacking teams in the weekend’s most important match.