Manchester United is a +140 favorite and Chelsea a +200 underdog in Soccer Betting Odds.

Chelsea has won their last five EPL matches to get back in contention. They have looked scary lately, with goalie Petr Cech regaining his edge. He has allowed just 28 goals in his 35 starts. Offensively, Chelsea has found rhythm as well. Florent Malouda, Didier Drogba, and Salomon Kalou have carried the offense. In addition, Fernando Torres has adjusted to the team. With the way they are playing in all phases, Chelsea looks unbeatable.

Manchester United has played consistently well all season. Edwin van der Sar has been solid in goal all season for the team, so goals will be at a premium. Dimitar Berbatov has been the big star, leading the team in goals. In addition, Javier Hernandez and Wayne Rooney have also made large contributions on offense. The team is among the most explosive in the soccer world.

This is a huge showdown, and it will say a lot about who wins the championship. Manchester United has the advantage, with the lead in the standings. However, Chelsea won the first match between the two in league play. Manchester United defeated them twice since then, winning both legs of their Champions League quarterfinal. This game is all about the EPL title, and both teams will be playing hard for it. According to online sports handicappers, Manchester United is a favorite to win this match.

In English Premier League Odds, Arsenal is a +150 favorite, Manchester United is at +188, and a Draw is +225.

By yielding just 28 goals in his 30 starts, Edwin van der Sar has been strong in goal for Manchester. A major reason why the team is threatening to claim another EPL title is because of Edwin. The club relies on Dimitar Berbatov on offence, who has a remarkable 21 goals. For the most prolific offense in the league, Wayne Rooney and Javier Hernandez are also double digit scorers.

The goaltending has not been a strong for Arsenal. By allowing a total of 36 goals, four different goalies have started EPL games for them this season. Robin Van Persie has emerged as the top goal scorer on offence and he has 15 to lead the club. Theo Walcott and Samir Nasri are also potent scorers. Although Arsenal can score goals the offense isn’t as strong as that of Manchester United.

In their last three EPL matches Arsenal is winless. They also lost their EPL match to Manchester this season as they have a recent loss to Manchester United in the FA Cup. Arsenal will be hungry playing at home and a win would ease the pain of their recent slide. To take the win here, expect whichever side scores first.

Manchester United is a -138 moneyline favorite in Soccer Betting, while Newcastle is at +375.

Manchester got a strong performance from Edwin van der Sar in goal against Chelsea in a Champions League game. He has missed the last few starts in EPL action, but it shouldn’t matter. Van der Sar and Tomasz Kuszczak are both capable goalies. Offensively, Manchester can score without problem. Dimitar Berbatov has an amazing 21 goals this season. Wayne Rooney, Javier Hernandez, and Nani can also score. Manchester has 70 goals through 32 games so far this season.

For Newcastle, the offense will have to come through. Tim Krul and Steve Harper have both struggled in goal. As a team, Newcastle has allowed 47 goals. The offense is capable, but not as dynamic as that of Manchester. Kevin Nolan and Andrew Carroll lead the team in goals, and both are elite players. The rest of the roster is going to have to step up if they want to win this game.

Manchester defeated Newcastle in the first EPL game this season. They won that game 3-0 and have looked great ever since. They are the superior team, but Newcastle is capable of scoring. They have beaten Arsenal this season and forced a draw with Chelsea. They shouldn’t be overlooked.

Liverpool is a slight favorite in soccer betting lines at +162 while Manchester City is +175.

Manchester City has thrived on defense. They have allowed 27 goals in EPL action, good for the second fewest in the league. Joe Hart has been solid all season, and he has kept the team in most games. The offense has come to life as the season has gone as well, taking some of the pressure off of Hart and the defense. Carlos Tevez has been the star with 19 goals, nearly half the total for the team.

Liverpool hasn’t been as consistent this year. They got off to a tough start but are starting to settle in to their game. Goalie Pepe Reina has stepped up lately. He has allowed 38 goals on the season so far. Offensively, Liverpool is still missing the departed Fernando Torres. Still, Dirk Kuyt and Raul Meireles are capable scorers for this team. Liverpool has gotten recent wins against Chelsea and Manchester United, so they are capable of winning big games.

Manchester City won the first game with a 3-0 score. They have better talent on defense, so Liverpool will be hard pressed to score. However, playing at home should work to Liverpool’s advantage. Expect a tight game where one goal could make all of the difference.  In online betting free picks Manchester City are favorites to win this mach.

Soccer Betting Odds published in online sportsbook have Chelsea as a -333 favorite to win the match and Blackpool a +900 underdog.

Chelsea has been a dangerous offensive team. They have dangerous scorers in Didier Drogba and Flourent Malouda. They also have Fernando Torres. Torres is still trying to break in with Chelsea, but he is always a threat to score. With Petr Cech in goal, Chelsea is tough to beat. Cech looked very strong against Manchester United, allowing just one goal in the 2-1 victory.

Blackpool has had an up and down season in the English Premier League. They are currently tied for 13th in the standings. They have had some strong wins and some shaky losses. However, they are not an easy out for any team. DJ Campbell and Charlie Adam have been the leading scorers for this team. The offense clicks when those two play well. Goaltending has been an issue for this team. Richard Kingston has established himself as the regular goalie, but he has had his share of struggles.

Blackpool is coming off of a 4-0 loss to Wolverhampton. The defense has been a weakness during a tough stretch for them. They also lost 4-0 to Chelsea earlier this year. Of course, a lot has changed for both teams since then. Chelsea looks like they have weathered their bad stretch. It doesn’t look like Blackpool has done the same. A draw in this contest would be a huge achievement for Blackpool and a crushing blow for Chelsea.

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Edwin van der Sar has been strong in goal for Manchester. He has allowed 23 goals in 24 starts for the team. His stellar play keeps the team in every game they play. Offensively, Manchester has relied on Dimitar Berbatov. He has scored a remarkable 19 goals so far this season. Nani also provides a big offensive boost with over a hundred shots on goal.

For Chelsea, Peter Cech has been reliable goal. He has made every start for the team, yielding only 22 goals on the season. Offensively, Chelsea has a lot of big names. Didier Drogba and Florent Malouda lead the team with nine goals each. They also have Fernando Torres, who has appeared in two games since coming over from Liverpool.

These are two teams that are used to winning championships. Despite their struggles, Chelsea can never be counted out. This is the first meeting of the season between the rivals. Chelsea won both meetings last year. Of course, this is a different Manchester team. They have looked like one of the most dominant teams in the world for a while now. This should be a game that lives up to the hype.

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Ben Foster is the goalie for Birmingham. He has allowed 33 goals in his 23 starts. While that’s not great, Foster has hardly been the problem. Offensively, Birmingham has struggled. Craig Gardner leads the team with just five goals. As a team, Birmingham has scored an EPL low 24 goals. That could be a serious problem in this match.

Newcastle has been solid since switching to Steve Harper in goal. He has allowed 13 goals in 11 games. That is a marked improvement over Tim Krul. Offensively, Newcastle is led by Kevin Nolan and Andrew Carroll. They each have at least ten goals on the season. The scoring threats on Newcastle give them a major offensive edge.

Newcastle is the better team on paper. They now have better goaltending and more offense. However, they can’t overlook Birmingham. Birmingham has played well in some big games. They have managed draws against Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, and Manchester City. They also have a win against Chelsea. If Birmingham can play like they did in those games against Newcastle, they will have a shot to get the win. Playing at home should also work to their advantage.

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Chelsea had been struggling lately. That’s why they decided to shake things up and sign Torres. Torres didn’t play against Sunderland, but he should be ready in time for the Liverpool match. Petr Cech has been a consistent rock in goal. He has started every EPL game for Chelsea. Offensively, Didier Drogba and Flourent Malouda lead the club with nine goals. One major question facing Chelsea is how Torres will play with Drogba.

The loss of Torres is a major blow to the Liverpool offense. He had led the team in goals and shots. Now, Liverpool will look to Steven Gerrard and Dirk Kuyt to pick up the slack on offense. Goalie Pepe Reina has been erratic in league play, allowing over 30 goals on the season. However, he has led the team to consecutive shutouts.

Liverpool got off to a rough start but has found some footing. Still, more is expected of this traditional team. On the flip side, Chelsea saw their hot start fall apart. They are starting to regain their edge, and the addition of Torres figures to help. Liverpool pulled out a 2-0 win against Chelsea earlier in the season. Ironically, Torres scored both goals for Liverpool in that contest. As long as Chelsea can get their star players to mesh, they should have the edge in this game. For Liverpool, their best hope is to capitalize on Chelsea’s new offensive system.

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Petr Cech has regained his form of late. In his 23 starts, he has allowed a mere 19 goals. He has been one of the best goalies in the EPL all season, and his consistency is essential for Chelsea to succeed. Offensively, Didier Drogba and Florent Malouda continue to drive Chelsea. They are tied for the team lead in goals. In particular, Drogba has blossomed in to one of the biggest scoring threats in the EPL.

For Sunderland, Craig Gordon has performed well in goal. He has allowed 12 goals in his 12 starts. As far as the offense goes, Sunderland relies heavily on Darren Bent for goals. He leads the team in goals as well as shots. Without him playing well, the Sunderland offense could be in major trouble.

Chelsea seems to have regained their swagger. That could be troubling news for the rest of the EPL. When Chelsea is clicking, it is nearly impossible to beat them. For Sunderland to get another win, they will need the offense to step up. They are not as dynamic as Chelsea, but they are capable of scoring. If they allow Drogba or Malouda to get on the board early, Sunderland will be in big trouble.

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Chelsea is led in goal by Petr Cech. Cech has come down a little after his amazing start. However, he has still allowed just 19 goals in 22 starts. He ranks among the best goalies in the league. Didier Drogba and Florent Malouda lead the way with eight goals each. Drogba has 98 shots on goal. The Chelsea offense has sputtered at times lately, but they are fully capable of exploding.

For Bolton, the strength has been offense. Johan Elmander has nine goals to lead the team. Kevin Davies has seven goals. The Bolton offense has made up for some struggles in goal. Jussi Jaaskelainen has given up 25 goals in his 21 starts. Despite the struggles, he has shown signs of strong play.

Chelsea defeated Bolton in December at home by a score of 1-0. Surprisingly, it was the Bolton offense that didn’t come through. If Bolton can get a strong performance in goal, they may have a chance to win. The key will be limiting the Chelsea attack. They have proven they can do that, but they need a little more from their own attack.