Newcastle and Aston Villa play out 1-1 draw

With regards to your risk-free in-play bet, it’s worth being a little more daring. “Playing away is always a bit more hard”.

The ex-Queens Park Rangers has also boss tipped either Manchester City or Arsenal to win the league this season. Cole told BreatheSport. “The big boys; Man United, Man City, Arsenal and Chelsea are all struggling with consistency and I…”

Jurgen Klopp celebrates a late goal from Divock Origi. Before leaving for Blackburn Rovers in December 2001, he won five Premier League titles, two FA Cups, two FA Charity Shields and a Champions League title in 1999 during his time at United. While Rooney returning might be a ray of hope, he is in a historic slump, averaging a goal every 525 minutes.

The Frenchman was part of the Gunners side which last won the title back in 2003/04 when Arsene Wenger’s “Invincibles” team went the entire season campaign unbeaten.

‘They have good technique, Unfortunately we have a lot of players injured, but I think it’s not a problem because the squad is very big.

One of the best footballers in the world… when he’s fit. Their poor record on that front was criticised by goalkeeper Tim Howard recently after they slumped to a third draw on the bounce, with set pieces being to blame on each occasion.

Former Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United manager Harry Redknapp has suggested on Kicca.com that Leicester City can finish in the top four of the Premier League this season. If Arsenal win this, I think they kick on.

“We have played 16 games and the top team is on 35 points [prior to this weekend’s games], so it means that the Premier League could be decided at around 80 points”.

Arsenal’s home advantage makes them the favourites, priced at 11/8 (2.38) by bet365 at the time of writing while Manchester City, who could have Sergio Aguero available for Monday’s trip are on offer at 19/10 (2.90), the same firm go 12/5 (3.40) that the match ends all square.

The Monday Night Football clash marks the start of mini-road trip for Manuel Pellegrini’s side, as they return to Manchester to face Sunderland on Boxing Day, then visit Leicester three days later, before heading back to London to face Watford on January 2.