Matchday seventeen of this enthralling English Premier League season beckons this weekend, bringing with it yet another compelling narrative of fixtures that shall continue to shape the battle for supremacy, continental ambitions, and that age-old battle against the descent into the Championship.

Upon the stages of football's greatest arenas, narratives will unfold, and for those blessed with the acumen to predict such drama, opportunity beckons.

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The Magpies Host the Blues

Eddie Howe's side responded emphatically from the deflating derby reverse to Sunderland, claiming a dramatic 2-1 triumph over Fulham to march into the EFL Cup semi-finals during midweek, thanks to Lewis Miley's injury-time decisive intervention.

The Tyneside outfit will be determined to build upon that success with a league triumph against the Stamford Bridge outfit, and a retreat to home will certainly fortify their conviction. Consider this: they have claimed five, drawn one and lost only two of their eight home EPL matches, while they have also triumphed in all of their last four home meetings with Chelsea.

While Chelsea remain formidable on the road this term, amassing the second highest points tally in hostile territory in the league (14 points from eight games), the Blues have been underwhelming in recent weeks. With a difficult trip to St James' Park, we are favouring the Magpies to prevail.

Newcastle United to win, 2.74 – 3T82ZS5

Manchester City vs West Ham United

The Norwegian phenomenon's extraordinary goalscoring record since joining Manchester City has persisted this season, with the forward already plundering 23 goals in 22 appearances across all competitions, including delivering three in his last two encounters.

Haaland has been particularly prolific against West Ham for Pep Guardiola's side, scoring nine goals in six appearances against the Hammers. With such stunning pedigree, we are tipping the extraordinary forward to extend his astonishing record with yet another goal.

Erling Haaland to score anytime, 1.40 – 3T83RWG

North London Receives Merseyside

Hugo Ekitike delivered a sensational start to life at Liverpool before experiencing a barren period throughout October and November, but the French forward has rediscovered goalscoring ways in December.

A brace against Leeds United was complemented with yet another brace in Liverpool's dominant 2-0 triumph over Brighton & Hove Albion, blessing the striker with four goals in his last two English Premier League outings.

As Liverpool are prepared to take on a Tottenham Hotspur side that have been particularly underwhelming at home—mustering just eight points from eight home league games, while they have also shipped a alarming 21 times in just 16 EPL matches—we are backing the Reds to have abundant attacking success.

Considering the clinical touch of Ekitike, we are supporting the striker to deliver once more in this one.

Hugo Ekitike to score anytime, 2.30 – 3T83TJV

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Aston Villa vs Manchester United

The Villans have lost just one of their last 32 encounters at Villa Park across all competitions, while they have also won all of their last nine matches in all competitions, leaving them with considerable momentum as they steel themselves to face an extremely inconsistent Manchester United team.

While the Red Devils have lost only one of their last 10 encounters, Ruben Amorim's side have won only two of their last seven EPL encounters, and they are arriving into this one off the back of a chaotic 4-4 draw with Bournemouth—exposing their defensive frailties.

While Manchester United are expected to give Aston Villa a stern test, especially in defence as the Red Devils possess the joint-second best attack in the league with 30 goals scored, we believe Aston Villa will weather the storm and claim the victory.

Aston Villa to win, 2.14 – 3T83VMZ

Overall Booking Code: 3T85KZ7, Odds: 18.88

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