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Everton v Chelsea

Chelsea have not had much luck at Goodison Park in recent years but the absences of Cahill and Arteta from Everton’s line-up through injury could make all the difference. The 1.58 on Chelsea is not a particularly big price but they are likely to win the game simply because they have more quality and always defend well.

Chelsea are around 2.2 to keep a clean sheet and though Cech certainly won’t be playing and Cudicini may be absent as well, John Terry and co are still likely to be too good for Everton’s front men.

With only Drogba scoring consistently for Chelsea, Mourinho’s side are winning matches but not scoring that many goals. With this in mind, the 1.74 on under 2.5 goals looks a decent bet.

Those who think Chelsea will score early on and be successful in managing their lead may be interested in the 2.48 on Chelsea to be leading at half-time and winning at full-time.

Latest Match odds on Betfair

Everton 7.8

Draw 4.2

Chelsea 1.58

Betfair Over/ Under 2.5 odds

Under 1.76

Over 2.72

Asian Handicap on Betfair

Everton +0.5 2.56

Chelsea -0.5 1.56

Everton +0.5/1 2.3

Chelsea -0.5/1 1.73

Everton +1.0 1.74

Chelsea -1.0 2.0

West Ham v Man Utd

West Ham have just brought in Alan Curbishley as their new manager and when this happens, the players always have extra motivation to go out and impress the new man in charge. However, motivation is one thing and winning a game of football is another.

The truth is that Man Utd are in fantastic form at the moment and should prove too strong for West Ham who are in the relegation zone. The 1.5 on Manchester United looks a fair price but they have rarely won away matches by more than one goal. Those looking at the correct score market may be interested in the 1-0 Manchester United option (7) or 2-1 Manchester United (8.2).

A draw at half-time is a more than realistic option and can backed at 2.6.

Latest Match odds on Betfair

Westham 8.0

Draw 4.9

Man United 1.5