Previewing Sunday’s English Premier League fixtures

Sunday’s English Premier League fixtures could very well decide the outcome of the Premier League title race between Manchester United and their “noisy neighbours” Manchester City.

At the moment, United hold a five-point lead over their bitter inner-city rivals, with the Red Devils set to host Premier League newcomers Queens Park Rangers at Old Trafford on Sunday.

Meanwhile, City face a much tougher task when they travel to the Emirates Stadium to battle Arsenal in what might just be a must-win game for Roberto Mancini’s side.

I think you get the drift. Without further ado, let’s get this segment started with the betting odds for Sunday’s Premier League fixtures.

Betting Odds

Manchester United (1/5) v Queens Park Rangers (16/1); Draw (7/1)

Arsenal (13/8) v Manchester City (19/10); Draw (5/2)

Bet of the Day

Sunday’s bet of the day is Arsenal to draw with Manchester City, paying 5/2 odds.

Preview: Manchester United v Queens Park Rangers

Mark Hughes and 17th-place Queens Park Rangers travel to Old Trafford to face Sir Alex Ferguson and top of the table Manchester United on Sunday at 13:30 GMT.

Table toppers Manchester United have tallied 76 points through 31 matches. That’s 48 more points than Queens Park Rangers have posted in the same amount of games.

Furthermore, United have a plus-49 goal difference, while QPR have a goal difference of minus-19.

All things considered, the Red Devils are huge favorites to win on Sunday, and rightfully so.

Prediction

United boss the game, 2-0 Red Devils.

Preview: Arsenal v Manchester City

Title contenders Manchester City travel to the Emirates Stadium in desperate need of three points when they clash with Arsenal on Sunday at 16:00 GMT.

With both clubs in need of three points, this fixture has the makings of a “game of the season” contender.

A win would keep Arsenal five points clear of Chelsea and Newcastle United, solidifying their chances to qualify for next season’s UEFA Champions League.

On the other side of the touchline, City need to keep pace with Manchester United, who are big favorites against Queens Park Rangers as mentioned earlier.

As always, the Gunners are extremely tough to beat at the Emirates Stadium. Arsene Wenger’s side average 2.3 goals per game at home, while conceding 0.8.

On the contrary, City are far from unbeatable away from the Etihad Stadium, and their7-4-4 away record in the league this season suggests exactly that.

Expect a high-scoring spectacle between Arsenal and Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.

Prediction

One point for each side, 2-2 draw.