Manchester City is a -185 moneyline favorite, Stoke City is a +525 underdog, and a Draw is at +280 in Soccer Betting Odds.

Manchester City can thank Joe Hart for their surge this season. The stellar goalie has allowed just 33 goals this year, making him one of the top goalies in the Premier League. Offensively, Manchester City has not been as impressive, though the team can still score. Carlos Teves leads the club with 19 goals, and he is the clear offensive threat on this team. Nobody else has half of that goal total.

Stoke City is looking to secure a finish in the top ten of the league. They are playing well, coming off a 3-1 win over Arsenal. Goalie Asmir Begovic has improved, making Stoke City a tough team to score against. Offensively, the team has no double digit goal scorers. Kenwyne Jones leads the team with nine goals, but other players are capable of hitting the net as well.

Manchester City has an advantage both offensively and defensively. They are also playing at home. The two teams played to a draw earlier this season. They will also meet three days before this game at Wembley Stadium to decide the FA Cup. There should be plenty of drama between the two teams over the course of those days. The EPL duel figures to be as intense as ever.

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.

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Manchester City lost their last EPL game in ugly fashion when Liverpool earned a 3-0 win. They got some confidence back when they beat Manchester United in an FA Cup match. The team has relied on goalie Joe Hart, who has allowed 30 goals in his 32 starts. He has helped make up for an offense that has struggled. Carlos Tevez has 19 goals, but the rest of the team has struggled to score.

Blackburn hasn’t had the same goaltending that Manchester City has had. Paul Robinson has gotten most of the starts, allowing a total of 50 goals. He has given up six goals in his last two starts. Offensively, Blackburn has only scored 40 goals. No player on their team has more than five. However, 14 different players have scored goals.

In the first meeting between the two teams ended in a draw. Blackburn knows how to play against Manchester City. Playing at home, that should give them an edge. They are winless in their last nine games. However, they have forced some draws, including one against Arsenal. On paper, Manchester City is the better team. But if Blackburn can find an early goal, they could pull an upset.

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.

Manchester City is a -200 favorite and Sunderland is a +600 underdog in Soccer Betting Odds.

One of the major strengths for Manchester City all season has been defense. That starts with goalie Joe Hart, who has allowed just 27 goals in 30 games. Hart has kept Manchester City in nearly every game this season. Because of him, Manchester City is not easy to beat. Offensively, Carlos Tevez is the biggest threat. He leads the team with 18 goals and 106 shots. He has three times as many goals as anyone else on the team.

For Sunderland, Simon Mignolet and Craig Gordon have split duties in goal. Mignolet has made the past three starts. He has given up four goals in those starts. However, that is far from the weakest area. Sunderland has struggled offensively, especially in recent games. They have not scored a goal in their last three EPL games. Thanks to an inept offense, they are winless in their last six games. That has kept them from moving up the standings.

Sunderland defeated Manchester City 1-0 in their first meeting earlier this season. For them to do that again, Sunderland needs a strong showing from either goalie. Sunderland cannot match the attack that Manchester City has, and it will be difficult for them to score. The team that scores first should get the win in this match.

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For Arsenal, Wojciech Szczesny figures to be in goal again. He has been the regular starter for about a month. He has played well since taking over, playing just one poor game. Offensively, Arsenal has been a force. They have 56 goals on the EPL season, giving them one of the strongest offenses around. Samir Nasri and Robin Van Persie have been the strongest performers.

For Stoke City, Asmire Begovic has been the starting goalie since October. He has been solid, allowing 19 goals in 17 matches. His strength will be needed because Stoke City isn’t as dominant offensively as Arsenal. Robert Huth is the only player with more than 5 goals on the roster. Kenwyne Jones leads the team with 62 shots on goal.

Stoke City has been up and down for most of the season. They have lost three of their last four matches, being shut out in each game. The struggles on offense have been obvious. That will need to change if they have any hopes of beating Arsenal. Arsenal can score, so it is up to Stoke City to respond. This is the first meeting between the two teams this season. Arsenal swept both matches last season.

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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.

Sunderland has played well in big games. They own wins over Chelsea and Manchester City. They have also forced draws against Arsenal and Manchester United. Craig Gordon has made the last ten starts for Sunderland, allowing just ten goals. Offensively, Darren Bent leads the way with eight goals. Asamoah Gyan and Danny Welbeck also provide solid offensive strength. However, the rest of the team has lacked production in key situations.

For Newcastle, Steve Harper has taken over for Tim Krul in goal. Harper has been solid, allowing just six goals in seven starts. He has led Newcastle to consecutive shutouts in their last two games. On offense, Andrew Carroll and Kevin Nolan lead the way. Carroll has eleven goals while Nolan has nine.

Newcastle offers a more potent attack than Sunderland. In their first meeting, Newcastle routed Sunderland 5-1. Sunderland has improved since then, but they can’t afford to let Newcastle control the game with their offense. Gordon and the defense will need to keep Carroll and the rest of the Newcastle attack in check. If Sunderland can get an early goal, they will put pressure on Newcastle. However, if Newcastle gets an early edge, Sunderland could be in serious trouble.

Liverpool struggled in the early part of the season, but they have started to show signs of being the team that once regularly contended. Meanwhile, Blackpool has had an up and down season but is a respectable 11th in the standings.

Liverpool goalie Pepe Reina has been solid. In 19 starts, he has allowed 24 goals. The struggles for Liverpool have mainly come on offense. Fernando Torres has notched 6 goals on the season, but no other player has more than 3. Torres is the unquestioned key to the Liverpool offense. Torres scored a goal in their most recent win against Bolton, and the Liverpool offense is looking better as the season progresses.

Blackpool had their 5 match unbeaten streak snapped by Manchester City in their last outing. The goalie position has been an issue for Blackpool this season, but Richard Kingston has moved in to the role. He has given up 7 goals in his 6 starts. Offensively, there are 3 players tied with 5 goals each. Luke Varney, Marlon Harewood, and DJ Campbell must step up if the Blackpool offense is going to be a threat.

Earlier this year, Blackpool stunned Liverpool with a 2-1 victory. However, Liverpool has improved since that game. Torres has looked like the star player he is, and the play of Reina has improved as well. Despite their inexperience at the top level, Blackpool is a team that can’t be taken lightly. This should be a tight contest, and the team that scores first should be able to hold on for the win.

Chelsea looked like they would run away with the league title after a hot start. However, they are winless in their last five matches. Their game against Manchester United was postponed due to weather issues. Chelsea goalie Petr Cech has been strong all season. He has made all the starts for Chelsea, allowing just twelve goals. Offensively, Didier Drogba and Florent Malouda lead the team with seven goals each. Chelsea has a potent offense that includes eight players who have at least ten shots on goal.

On the other side, Arsenal has had the same consistency in goal. Three different goalies have started games this year. Collectively, Arsenal goalies have yielded nineteen goals. The Arsenal offense is among the best in the league. Samir Nasri leads the team with nine goals. He is one of nine players who have at least ten shots on goal for the team.

These are two teams with title aspirations. Both teams had their last games postponed. The team that adjusts after the layoff should have a clear advantage. Chelsea won both league meetings last season, outscoring Arsenal 5-0. Arsenal will need to utilize their strong attack and hope that they can get one by Cech. Otherwise, this one could end in a draw.