With 10 weeks to go, this year’s English Premier League had looked set for a fairly dull title race until last week provided the comedy aspect that until Saturday evening at Vicarage road, we had been missing. To say that Liverpool were made to look silly is the understatement of the season, with footage of their ineptitude away to Watford fast overtaking other similar moments on YouTube.
Watford scored three against the runaway league leaders in a little over 15 minutes, and at this time of the season, it’s a reminder that teams with more to play for can often overcome the odds. Given that just three points separate the teams between 15th and 19th place in the Premier League, that counts for a lot of teams, and with Bournemouth visiting Anfield and Watford heading to Crystal Palace, it’s worth checking the value very closely. Here are three matches from this weekend’s fixtures that could go either way and a little guidance for you if you’re thinking of taking on the bookies.
Arsenal vs. West Ham (Saturday, 3pm GMT kick-off)
There’s no doubting that both sides will be desperate for the points at the Emirates Stadium, with Arsenal and West Ham clashing at the traditional time of 3pm on Saturday. Both sides have had a decent rest between games, with Arsenal’s F.A. Cup win over Portsmouth out of the way on Monday evening and West Ham resting up for a week after their 3-1 triumph over Southampton.