English Premier League actions resumes on Saturday, April 21 with seven fixtures on the matchday schedule, including Arsenal v Chelsea, the game of the weekend.
This segment will include Premier League betting odds, match previews and match predictions for Arsenal v Chelsea, Aston Villa v Sunderland and Blackburn Rovers v Norwich City.
Don’t worry, tomorrow’s segment will feature betting odds, match previews and match predictions for the following matches: Bolton Wanderers v Swansea City, Fulham v Wigan Athletic, Newcastle United v Stoke City and Queens Park Rangers v Tottenham Hotspur.
Now then, let’s get started.
Premier League Betting Odds: 21 April 2012
Arsenal (21/20) v Chelsea (27/10); Draw (5/2)
Aston Villa (7/5) v Sunderland (2/1); Draw (23/10)
Blackburn Rovers (11/10) v Norwich City (11/4); Draw (5/2)
Bet of the Day: 21 April 2012
Saturday’s bet of the day is Chelsea to defeat Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, paying 27/10 odds.
Preview: Arsenal v Chelsea
In-form Chelsea travel to north London to battle Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, April 21.
The Blues have seemingly hit their stride under interim boss Roberto Di Matteo, but still remain in 6th place in the Premier League table with just five matches to play this season.
Despite their recent purple patch, Chelsea have won just two of their last five league games, and one of their last five away from Stamford Bridge in the league.
Meanwhile, Arsenal have won three of their last five league games, and four of their last five home matches.
The Gunners are averaging about two goals per game at the Emirates, while Chelsea are netting roughly 1.5 goals per game in 2011-12.
Statistics aside, Chelsea are surely flying high after their 1-0 win over FC Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League in midweek.
On the other side of the touchline, Arsenal are coming off a disappointing 2-1 home loss to Wigan Athletic on April 16.
All things considered, Arsenal v Chelsea is poised to be a match of the season contender.
Prediction: Arsenal v Chelsea
The Blues upset the Gunners at the Emirates, 2-1 Chelsea.
Preview: Aston Villa v Sunderland
Aston Villa will play host to Sunderland at Villa Park on Saturday, with the Claret and Blue in desperate need of three points to stay out of the relegation battle.
Villa’s dismal form has seen them win just one of their last 12 games in all competitions. Subsequently, Alex McLeish’s side have dropped to 15th place in the league table and are six points above the dreaded relegation zone at the moment.
In contrast, Sunderland’s good run under new boss Martin O’Neill has elevated the club to 9th place.
Prediction: Aston Villa v Sunderland
Villa’s home woes continue, 1-0 Black Cats.
Preview: Blackburn Rovers v Norwich City
Premier League newcomers Norwich City travel to Ewood Park to face bottom dwellers Blackburn with the intention of keeping Rovers in the relegation zone.
Both Blackburn and Norwich have had no trouble scoring goals in 2011-12. In fact, Rovers and the Canaries have both bagged more league goals than Everton, Liverpool, Sunderland and Fulham.
However, Blackburn have conceded 73 goals in the league this season, while Norwich have conceded 58 of their own.
Prediction: Blackburn Rovers v Norwich City
Expect a ton of goals at Ewood Park on Saturday, 3-2 Blackburn. Odds: Over 2.5 goals is being offered at 1.65.
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