Premier League betting tips: Kevin De Bruyne to do something special and Alexander Isak to score against Man Utd - a no-brainer

I can’t lie. Man like Declan Rice went crazy in midweek with those free-kicks against Real Madrid!

One Bobby Carlos special and another knuckle ball? Declan really was moving mad against Los Blancos.

Tell you who else is moving mad? Tesco Express.

I’m not one to get political, but when a share bag of Revels hits £4.15, perhaps it’s time to shut the f***ing country down?

For clarity, that’s over four sheets for 185g of diabetes.

Anyway, back to the bread and butter of the Premier League and while we have not had much of a title race this season, there are some tasty fixtures this weekend as the battle to finish in the Champions League places hots up.

Here, Sports News Blitz’s Bookie Basher places his bets.

Manchester City vs Crystal Palace

The best-ever Premier League midfielders debate provides ammo for columnists and arguments for pub bores.

However, when the smoke clears, it's hard to look objectively at the cold, hard facts and not conclude that Kevin De Bruyne easily stands among the top five midfielders in the history of the Premier League.

One of the finest to ever grace the English top flight - his vision, passing, and consistency were unmatched.

A move to Saudi or Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami could be next for the brilliant Belgian, who will surely want to finish with a flourish, even though another title looks out of reach.

Only Ryan Giggs is above him in the Premier League all-time assist charts, and he can add to his 118 assists by bagging another this weekend against Palace.

Suggested Bet: De Bruyne Over 0.5 assists at 6/4 (bet365)

Arsenal vs Brentford

It feels like Arsenal’s title charge fizzled out weeks ago and it fizzled out for two reasons, which are kind of related.

Firstly, not having a proper number nine. And secondly, churning out too many draws (11).

Indeed, only Everton have drawn more games in the top flight this season.

Second plays twelfth here, and the bad news for Brentford fans is the last time they beat Arsenal away was April 1938.

I am willing to have a few shekels on the draw, though, as Arsenal surely rotate with that he date in Madrid next Wednesday looming?

Suggested Bet: Draw at 100/30 (bet365)

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Liverpool vs West Ham United

I lumped on Liverpool last weekend, so could barely eat my Sunday dinner as I watched them implode against Fulham.

An 11-point lead with seven games to go is still a fantastic position to be in, and the Reds are a top price 1/3 to beat West Ham.

That’s not the worst price in the world if you are thinking of sticking them in your weekend Acca, given West Ham are without a win in their last four Premier League games.

One of the major positives from Sunday's sh*t show was the return of Conor Bradley, who looked strong when he came off the bench and should start here.

Arne Slot’s men have beaten West Ham 5-1 in the Carabao Cup and 5-0 in the Premier League already this season, so evens about Mohamed Salah finding the net simply has to be punted.

Liverpool are increasingly confident that the Egyptian King will sign a contract extension beyond this summer, and you can see him scoring in front of the Kop this weekend, then kissing the badge and alluding that said badge is worth more to him than his current £350k a week basic wages.

Evens though! This sh*ts in by the way.

Suggested Bet: Salah to score anytime at evens (bet365)

Newcastle United vs Manchester United

Newcastle have won four games on the spin and start as deserving favourites to topple a Manchester United side who are mega erratic.

The Toon have scored 54 goals in the Premier League so far this term and, after winning the Carabao Cup, have their sights set on Champions League qualification, with fifth place being good enough this season.

The Red Devils are cutting about in thirteenth, having taken just 38 points from 31 matches thus far.

Following their impressive 2-0 win at Old Trafford in December, the Mags are looking to complete their first league double over Manchester United since the 1930-31 campaign.

Ergo, all signs point to a home win. Under normal circumstances, backing Manchester United to beat Newcastle at bigger than 3/1 would be a no-brainer.

But these are not normal circumstances with Man United, a football club that is essentially Carry On Lord Of The Flies right now.

Suggested Bet: Newcastle to win & Alexander Isak to score anything at 15/8 (bet365)

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