We're really getting down to the business end of the season now and it's becoming clear who wants the battle and who's ready to give up.
Arsenal were the only side in the Top 7 that failed to win last weekend, going down 3-0 at Crystal Palace. It leaves them perilously close to missing out on next season's Champions League and in danger of not even making the Europa League Group stage.
At the other end of the table, that win for Crystal Palace and a victory for West Ham took both sides a step closer to Premier League safety - the sides are now four points and six points above the relegation zone respectively.
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Tottenham v Bournemouth: 12:30 Saturday
For the second week in a row, Tottenham kick-off the weekend's Premier League action at White Hart Lane. Spurs will be hoping to make it seven league wins in a row to cement their position in 2nd and heap the pressure on Chelsea ahead of their trip to Old Trafford on Sunday.
Their 4-0 win over Watford last Saturday was a demolition job and also meant they were able to reintroduce Harry Kane to the side for the last 30 minutes. They've coped well in his absence but he's a clinical finisher and they'll be glad to have him back.
Bournemouth went down 3-1 to the league leaders in the evening kick-off last week and with their league status seemingly safe for another season following five undefeated games, its hard to see them taking anything from this one. The Cherries have picked up 11 points and conceded 33 goals in their 16 away league games and now travel to the division's best home side.
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Spurs have won 11 in a row at the Lane and I expect them to do so again. At 3/10 it isn't great value though, so I'm going to back Spurs Over 2.5 Team Goals at 19/20.
Crystal Palace v Leicester: 15:00 Saturday
Having played in Madrid on Wednesday night, Leicester must now travel back to the UK to take on Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Saturday afternoon. This is a meeting of two sides well and truly on the up after sacking their managers.
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Crystal Palace got rid of Alan Pardew in December and it has taken a while for Big Sam's tactics to change their fortunes, but things finally clicked against Middlesbrough in February and the Eagles have subsequently won five of their last six games - including victories against both Arsenal and Chelsea.
Leicester's change in fortunes was much quicker. They (controversially) sacked Claudio Ranieri in February and his replacement, Craig Shakespeare, won his first five league games in a row to steer them from 17th and a point above the relegation zone to 11th and eight points above.
Leicester have conceded two or more in 11 of their 15 away games, so I fancy Crystal Palace Over 1.5 Team Goals at 10/11. Especially with Leicester's European exerts sandwiching this game.
Everton v Burnley: 15:00 Saturday
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Everton affirmed their position as one of the Premier League's best home sides with victory over Leicester last weekend. The Toffees have won their last seven home games in a row and it's difficult to see them not continuing that run at home to Burnley, who have earned just four points from their 16 away games.
The Clarets haven't won a single away game, with three of those four points earned in draws at sides in the bottom four. Their other point came in a game they should have lost at Manchester United so I'm fairly confident in Everton winning here.
Koeman's side has won nine of their 11 games against sides below them in the table, covering the -1 handicap on eight occasions. I like the look of Everton -1 Handicap at 13/10 here. Burnley have lost their games at sides above them but outside the top six by an aggregate score of 12-2 and I fancy Everton to add to that misery.
As a side bet, I think its also worth covering Everton to win 2-1 at 8/1. Burnley have lost by that scoreline at Tottenham, Liverpool, Manchester City, Arsenal and Watford.
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Stoke v Hull: 15:00 Saturday
This game looks absolutely awful to bet on and, as such, I will be avoiding it.
Sunderland v West Ham: 15:00 Saturday
David Moyes is enduring a torrid time at Sunderland and now 10 points adrift of safety at the bottom of the league, it only looks like a matter of time before they swap positions with fierce rivals Newcastle.
West Ham showed some fight in their 1-0 victory over Swansea last weekend and will now look to put some daylight between themselves and those in a relegation dogfight at the Stadium of Light.
The Hammers looked to be in danger after losing five in a row but they should be safe now and a victory at the expense of the Black Cats could take them up to 10th. Their opponents haven't scored since a 4-0 win at Crystal Palace in February and I like Both Teams to Score - NO at 7/5 here.
Watford v Swansea: 15:00 Saturday
Swansea travel to Watford on Saturday knowing they need to pick up points soon, otherwise relegation is imminent. The Swans have lost five away games in a row and, having only won three away from home all season, I don't rate their chances of picking up all three points at Vicarage Road.
The Hornets are impressive on their own patch, especially against the sides currently below them in the league. They've lost just once at home against the nine sides they've played in the bottom half - as well as beating Manchester United, Everton and West Brom there.
They've earned almost 70% of their points at Vicarage and I expect them to put in another solid performance on Saturday afternoon. Back Watford to Lead Anytime at 3/4.
Southampton v Manchester City: 17:30 Saturday
Pep Gauardiola takes his Manchester City side to the South Coast to face Southampton in a game they really need to win if they want to hold on to their position in the Top Four.
Claude Puel's Southampton haven't been nearly as impressive at St. Mary's as they have in previous seasons and have currenty earned less points at home than Bournemouth, Hull and Stoke. They've also struggled against sides in the Top Six - failing to earn a victory in any of their seven games against them this season.
In 11 of their 13 games at sides below them in the league, Manchester City have seen three or more goals - at an average of 3.62 goals per game. I like the look of Over 2.5 Goals at 8/11 here.
West Brom v Liverpool: 13:30 Sunday
In typical Tony Pulis fashion, West Brom's form has taken a nosedive since hitting the magical 40-point mark in the Premier League. Since reaching 40 points with a win at Bournemouth, the Baggies have lost to Southampton, Watford, Everton and Crystal Palace - failing to score in five of their last six games.
Liverpool showed their determination last week with a hard fought win over Stoke at the bet365 Stadium. The Reds were 1-0 down until the 70th minute but found themselves 2-1 up two minutes later thanks to goals from Philippe Coutinho and Roberto Firmino.
The last three meetings between these sides at the Hawthorns have ended in draws and I wouldn't be surprised to see the same on Sunday, take Draw at 14/5 here.
Manchester United v Chelsea: 16:00 Sunday
The weekend's stand-out game sees Chelsea visit former manager and rivals Manchester United on Sunday afternoon in what looks set to be a cracker. These sides have already met twice this season with Chelsea running out victors both times, but both of those games were at Stamford Bridge and it will be interesting to see how this one goes.
United's 21-game unbeaten run has been littered with draws (10 to be exact), with six of their home games finishing 1-1 already this season. Not to mention the fact four of the last five meetings between the two at Old Trafford have also been draws, I see no reason not to back Draw at 9/4 in this one.
I'm also backing Draw and BTTS at 7/2 and 1-1 Draw at 6/1.
Middlesbrough v Arsenal: 20:00 Monday
Arsenal and Middlesbrough are quite comfortably two of the most unimpressive sides in the league right now and if I could back both of them to lose I probably would. Statistically speaking Middlesbrough are in the worst form of any side in the league over the last ten games, whilst Arsenal are in the worst form of anyone inside the Top 12.
I won't dwell on this one too long but I fancy HT Result: Draw at 6/4 in this one. Arsenal haven't shown anything recently to justify their short price whilst Boro have failed to score before the break in seven of their last eight games.
Slightly riskier is HT Result: 0-0 Draw at 23/10 whilst it would be fairly safe to back Middlesbrough Under 0.5 First Half Goals at 2/5.
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