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As the match drew to a close, our opposition managed to score some quick goals and eventually won the match 8 — 11.

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Prior to this game the Bolivians hadn't conceded a single goal at home in the Copa Libertadores, but slowly Tigres played themselves into the match and started to look the more threatening side as the first half drew to a close.

This game remind me of the 2013 1 - 1 draw against Everton at the Emirates in which Everton had 65 % possession for almost the entire match, where Arsenal allowed Everton to play freely from the back by not closing them down and Szczesny boot everything he received long up field straight back to the Everton players and goalkeeper.

winning it twice in that time... d time arsenal got close we went second to leciester... Jeez... m glad i ddnt bother watching d match... i gt to d pub wen we was drawing d game..

Taker had what appeared to be a retirement match with Roman Reigns at last year's Mania, but that was because he didn't seem to have it anymore due to a hip injury and not being fully recovered in time for Mania following surgery — the initial plan for that match was unlikely «Roman Reigns retires Taker,» but as Mania drew closer, plans changed.

Man Utd's win in 1999 was perhaps the closest an English team has come to being convincing, beating Inter and Juve on the way to the final but still drawing 2 of the matches, but it took a late goal to equalise and a ricocheted injury time winner to see off Bayern who had been comfortable all night.

With the season drawing to a close, there is still one more top four clash remaining, and what a match we have in prospect.

KEY FACT: This will be the first league meeting between these two sides since 2001 when both were in the second tier MATCH ODDS: Huddersfield 8/5 Draw 21/10 WBA 9/5 bet365 Pick: Over 2.5 goals 17/10 ANDY SAYS: I think this will be close but I will go with the home side to sneak it... 1 - 0 GRAEME SAYS: West Brom are due a good display and I think they might land it here... 1 - 2 SILKY SAYS: This will not be a classic, and I don't see many goals — in fact, none... 0 - 0

KEY FACT: Jose Mourinho has lost none of his 11 Premier League meetings with Sam Allardyce MATCH ODDS: Everton 9/2 Draw 5/2 4/5 bet365 Pick: Under 2.5 goals @ 8/13 ANDY SAYS: Close one here and I think Everton will get something... 1 - 1 GRAEME SAYS: Not sure I see Everton winning this, they should get a point though... 2 - 2 SILKY SAYS: Has to be United for me, I think they will win here and win well... 0 - 3 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Jesse Lingard just inside the top - 100 and worth a watch

KEY FACT: Jermain Defoe has scored three goals in his last three PL matches against Liverpool MATCH ODDS: Bournemouth 5/1 Draw 15/4 Liverpool 8/15 bet365 Pick: Liverpool win & Both Teams To Score @ 15/8 ANDY SAYS: Close game but Liverpool should just have the edge... 1 - 3 GRAEME SAYS: Bournemouth caused a shock in this one last year, could it happen again?

KEY FACT: No manager has beaten Jose Mourinho more times in the Premier League than Alan Pardew MATCH ODDS: West Brom 11/2 Draw 3/1 Man Utd 3/5 bet365 Pick: Both Teams To Score @ 21/20 ANDY SAYS: Close game but I think United might just be able to claim the win GRAEME SAYS: Won't be easy for United and I think that they might get held here... 1 - 1 SILKY SAYS: I don't think West Brom have enough to trouble United... 0 - 3 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: At just under # 4 — Marcus Rashford looks an excellent bTo Score @ 21/20 ANDY SAYS: Close game but I think United might just be able to claim the win GRAEME SAYS: Won't be easy for United and I think that they might get held here... 1 - 1 SILKY SAYS: I don't think West Brom have enough to trouble United... 0 - 3 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: At just under # 4 — Marcus Rashford looks an excellent bto claim the win GRAEME SAYS: Won't be easy for United and I think that they might get held here... 1 - 1 SILKY SAYS: I don't think West Brom have enough to trouble United... 0 - 3 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: At just under # 4 — Marcus Rashford looks an excellent bto trouble United... 0 - 3 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: At just under # 4 — Marcus Rashford looks an excellent bto follow: At just under # 4 — Marcus Rashford looks an excellent buy

KEY FACT: Troy Deeney has scored in all four of his league matches against Burnley at Vicarage Road MATCH ODDS: Watford 7/5 Draw 11/5 Burnley 12/5 bet365 Pick: Draw @ 11/5 ANDY SAYS: Should be a good game here, very close and I have to say a draw... 1 - 1 GRAEME SAYS: Tough call but I think Watford might just edge this one... 2 - 1 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: James Tarkowski now an international and worth a Draw 11/5 Burnley 12/5 bet365 Pick: Draw @ 11/5 ANDY SAYS: Should be a good game here, very close and I have to say a draw... 1 - 1 GRAEME SAYS: Tough call but I think Watford might just edge this one... 2 - 1 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: James Tarkowski now an international and worth a Draw @ 11/5 ANDY SAYS: Should be a good game here, very close and I have to say a draw... 1 - 1 GRAEME SAYS: Tough call but I think Watford might just edge this one... 2 - 1 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: James Tarkowski now an international and worth a draw... 1 - 1 GRAEME SAYS: Tough call but I think Watford might just edge this one... 2 - 1 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: James Tarkowski now an international and worth a look

KEY FACT: This is the first top - flight encounter between Huddersfield and Brighton MATCH ODDS: Huddersfield 17/10 Draw 21/10 Brighton 2/1 bet365 Pick: Half time score 0 - 0 @ 6/5 ANDY SAYS: Home win here for me, be close but think Town will win... 2 - 1 GRAEME SAYS: Hard not to see SILKY SAYS: Tough one to call, but will just side with Huddersfield... 2 - 1 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: At 64p, Solly March is very much one to watch for Brighton

KEY FACT: Everton are unbeaten in each of their last six Premier League matches against Crystal Palace MATCH ODDS: Everton 13/10 Draw 9/4 Palace 13/5 bet365 Pick: Half time score 0 - 0 @ 6/4 ANDY SAYS: Close call but I think my former side can get something from this game... 1 - 1 GRAEME SAYS: Everton need a win here and I think they will just about get it... 2 - 1 SILKY SAYS: Everton will take the three points here for me... 2 - 0 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Wilfried Zaha just inside the top - 100, well worth a look

MATCH ODDS: Southampton 7/2 Draw 3/1 Liverpool 4/5 bet365 Pick: Draw @ 3/1 ANDY SAYS: Have to go with Liverpool in this one but I think it will be quite close... 1 - 2 GRAEME SAYS: I can see Liverpool taking this quite comfortably... 0 - 3 SILKY SAYS: Has to be a Liverpool win, don't see Southampton troubling them... 0 - 2 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Sadio Mane at # 2.66 is a great buy

KEY FACT: Saints have won only two away matches in the PL this season MATCH ODDS: West Ham 17/10 Draw 9/4 Southampton 8/5 bet365 Pick: Southampton to win @ 8/5 ANDY SAYS: I think Mark Hughes might do the trick here and claim a big win... 0 - 1 GRAEME SAYS: I will go with West Ham grabbing the win with home advantage, but could be close... 2 - 1 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Manuel Lanzini is a great buy for any investors

However, losing at home on Thursday to a team from Romania in a match where a 0 - 0 draw would have been good enough is probably about as close to embarrassing as it gets.

For Everton Maarten Stekelenburg, Leighton Baines and James McCarthy all still out KEY FACT: Everton have won only one of their last 21 PL away matches MATCH ODDS: Watford 23/20 Draw 9/4 Everton 12/5 bet365 Pick: Gerard Deulofeu to score anytime @ 11/4 ANDY SAYS: I can see Watford just about claiming the win, will be a close affair... 1 - 0 GRAEME SAYS: A close call, but think Watford might just edge it... 2 - 1 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Abdoulaye Doucoure at just over # 1 looks a great prospect

KEY FACT: Crystal Palace have won four of their last six home league matches against Watford MATCH ODDS: Palace 13/10 Draw 5/2 Watford 23/10 bet365 Pick: Palace to win and Both Teams To Score @ 10/3 ANDY SAYS: Another close game but I think my old club will get something here... 1 - 1 GRAEME SAYS: I think Palace might just get the win they are looking for... 2 - 1 SILKY SAYS: Watford are the better team so I can see them getting the three points... 1 - 2 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Wilfried Zaha at # 1.42 still looks a very good bto win and Both Teams To Score @ 10/3 ANDY SAYS: Another close game but I think my old club will get something here... 1 - 1 GRAEME SAYS: I think Palace might just get the win they are looking for... 2 - 1 SILKY SAYS: Watford are the better team so I can see them getting the three points... 1 - 2 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Wilfried Zaha at # 1.42 still looks a very good bTo Score @ 10/3 ANDY SAYS: Another close game but I think my old club will get something here... 1 - 1 GRAEME SAYS: I think Palace might just get the win they are looking for... 2 - 1 SILKY SAYS: Watford are the better team so I can see them getting the three points... 1 - 2 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Wilfried Zaha at # 1.42 still looks a very good bto follow: Wilfried Zaha at # 1.42 still looks a very good buy

With the half drawing to a close we wasted our most presentable chance of an entertaining match.

Huddersfield are without Nahki Wells, Jonathan Hogg, Martin Cranie and Jon Stankovic KEY FACT: Huddersfield's last top - flight match was in April 1972 and was also away at Crystal Palace MATCH ODDS: Palace 4/5 Draw 12/5 Huddersfield 15/4 ANDY SAYS: Be an interesting one this, and I think my old club might get held here — 1 - 1 GRAEME SAYS: Such a tough call, how do Palace play under De Boer, I will give them the benefit of the doubt — 2 - 1 SILKY SAYS: Be a close game this one, but I fully expect Palace just to have too much — 2 - 1 LADBROKES PICK: Crystal Palace and under 2.5 goals @ 21/10 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Christian Benteke is still a class performer and for us could still be a very good addition to your portmatch was in April 1972 and was also away at Crystal Palace MATCH ODDS: Palace 4/5 Draw 12/5 Huddersfield 15/4 ANDY SAYS: Be an interesting one this, and I think my old club might get held here — 1 - 1 GRAEME SAYS: Such a tough call, how do Palace play under De Boer, I will give them the benefit of the doubt — 2 - 1 SILKY SAYS: Be a close game this one, but I fully expect Palace just to have too much — 2 - 1 LADBROKES PICK: Crystal Palace and under 2.5 goals @ 21/10 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Christian Benteke is still a class performer and for us could still be a very good addition to your portMATCH ODDS: Palace 4/5 Draw 12/5 Huddersfield 15/4 ANDY SAYS: Be an interesting one this, and I think my old club might get held here — 1 - 1 GRAEME SAYS: Such a tough call, how do Palace play under De Boer, I will give them the benefit of the doubt — 2 - 1 SILKY SAYS: Be a close game this one, but I fully expect Palace just to have too much — 2 - 1 LADBROKES PICK: Crystal Palace and under 2.5 goals @ 21/10 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Christian Benteke is still a class performer and for us could still be a very good addition to your portfolio

KEY FACT: MATCH ODDS: Southampton 6/10 Draw 27/10 Swansea 5/1 ANDY SAYS: I can see Swansea getting something from this one, they finished last season well under Paul Clement — 1 - 1 GRAEME SAYS: Home win for me here and a comfortable one, I think the Saints could be much improved this season — 3 - 1 SILKY SAYS: Certainly be a close one, wouldn't shock me to see Swansea get a draw but I will just go Southampton — 2 - 1 LADBROKES PICK: Nathan Redmond to score anytime @ 21/10 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Under the radar but Manolo Gabbiadini with the experience from last season could be one to watch here — available for under aDraw 27/10 Swansea 5/1 ANDY SAYS: I can see Swansea getting something from this one, they finished last season well under Paul Clement — 1 - 1 GRAEME SAYS: Home win for me here and a comfortable one, I think the Saints could be much improved this season — 3 - 1 SILKY SAYS: Certainly be a close one, wouldn't shock me to see Swansea get a draw but I will just go Southampton — 2 - 1 LADBROKES PICK: Nathan Redmond to score anytime @ 21/10 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Under the radar but Manolo Gabbiadini with the experience from last season could be one to watch here — available for under adraw but I will just go Southampton — 2 - 1 LADBROKES PICK: Nathan Redmond to score anytime @ 21/10 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Under the radar but Manolo Gabbiadini with the experience from last season could be one to watch here — available for under a # 1

KEY FACT: This the first time Brighton have played a top - flight match in Newcastle MATCH ODDS: Newcastle 23/20 Draw 11/5 Brighton 3/1 bet365 Pick: Newcastle to win @ 23/20 ANDY SAYS: Hard to see Brighton getting anything here, has to be a home win... 2 - 0 GRAEME SAYS: Being at home, I would have to side with Newcastle... 2 - 1 SILKY SAYS: A close game, would have to say a draw... 1 - 1 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Mikel Merino at 73p could be a bamatch in Newcastle MATCH ODDS: Newcastle 23/20 Draw 11/5 Brighton 3/1 bet365 Pick: Newcastle to win @ 23/20 ANDY SAYS: Hard to see Brighton getting anything here, has to be a home win... 2 - 0 GRAEME SAYS: Being at home, I would have to side with Newcastle... 2 - 1 SILKY SAYS: A close game, would have to say a draw... 1 - 1 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Mikel Merino at 73p could be a baMATCH ODDS: Newcastle 23/20 Draw 11/5 Brighton 3/1 bet365 Pick: Newcastle to win @ 23/20 ANDY SAYS: Hard to see Brighton getting anything here, has to be a home win... 2 - 0 GRAEME SAYS: Being at home, I would have to side with Newcastle... 2 - 1 SILKY SAYS: A close game, would have to say a draw... 1 - 1 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Mikel Merino at 73p could be a barDraw 11/5 Brighton 3/1 bet365 Pick: Newcastle to win @ 23/20 ANDY SAYS: Hard to see Brighton getting anything here, has to be a home win... 2 - 0 GRAEME SAYS: Being at home, I would have to side with Newcastle... 2 - 1 SILKY SAYS: A close game, would have to say a draw... 1 - 1 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Mikel Merino at 73p could be a bardraw... 1 - 1 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Mikel Merino at 73p could be a bargain

KEY FACT: Everton haven't ended the year with a Premier League victory since 2013 MATCH ODDS: Bournemouth 5/4 Draw 11/5 Everton 9/4 bet365 Pick: Over 2.5 goals @ 11/10 ANDY SAYS: I can see Bournemouth grabbing the three points, but I don't see a classic... 1 - 0 GRAEME SAYS: Has to be Everton for me, Bournemouth just aren't clicking... 0 - 2 SILKY SAYS: Close game, and I think Everton will get something... 1 - 1 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Wayne Rooney continues to be good value on the Index

KEY FACT: Burnley have lost only three of their 20 league meetings with Huddersfield since March 1971 MATCH ODDS: Huddersfield 11/8 Draw 21/10 Burnley 5/2 bet365 Pick: Burnley first team to score @ 6/4 ANDY SAYS: A close call, have to go with a score draw... 1 - 1 GRAEME SAYS: Burnley have a lot of players out, so I think Huddersfield might win this... 2 - 1 SILKY SAYS: Can see goals in this one, but can't separate the two teams... 2 - 2 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: The only play in this game who is in the top - 200 is Aaron Draw 21/10 Burnley 5/2 bet365 Pick: Burnley first team to score @ 6/4 ANDY SAYS: A close call, have to go with a score draw... 1 - 1 GRAEME SAYS: Burnley have a lot of players out, so I think Huddersfield might win this... 2 - 1 SILKY SAYS: Can see goals in this one, but can't separate the two teams... 2 - 2 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: The only play in this game who is in the top - 200 is Aaron draw... 1 - 1 GRAEME SAYS: Burnley have a lot of players out, so I think Huddersfield might win this... 2 - 1 SILKY SAYS: Can see goals in this one, but can't separate the two teams... 2 - 2 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: The only play in this game who is in the top - 200 is Aaron Mooy

KEY FACT: West Brom have failed to score in three of their four Premier League encounters with Watford MATCH ODDS: West Brom 5/4 Draw 2/1 Watford 5/2 ANDY SAYS: Yeah I can see Watford just edging this and grabbing the three points... 0 - 1 GRAEME SAYS: I like how Watford have done, but a win here is a big call but maybe they can... 0 - 2 SILKY SAYS: Another close game this week, I don't see Watford winning though... 1 - 1 LADBROKES PICK: Watford to beat WBA & Both Teams to Score @ 7/1 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Andre Gray still under # 1 — with his first goal under his belt, should be on the rise

KEY FACT: Bournemouth are unbeaten in all four Premier League meetings with Leicester MATCH ODDS: Bournemouth 17/10 Draw 12/5 Leicester 6/4 ANDY SAYS: Good game this one, close too but think Leicester will get the three points... 1 - 2 GRAEME SAYS: I think Leicester have been a bit unlucky so far and will be too good for Bournemouth... 0 - 2 SILKY SAYS: Close game this one, can't split them so will go for a draw... 1 - 1 LADBROKES PICK: Leicester to beat Bournemouth @ 6/4 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Jamie Vardy at under # 1 — surely a goodDraw 12/5 Leicester 6/4 ANDY SAYS: Good game this one, close too but think Leicester will get the three points... 1 - 2 GRAEME SAYS: I think Leicester have been a bit unlucky so far and will be too good for Bournemouth... 0 - 2 SILKY SAYS: Close game this one, can't split them so will go for a draw... 1 - 1 LADBROKES PICK: Leicester to beat Bournemouth @ 6/4 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Jamie Vardy at under # 1 — surely a gooclose too but think Leicester will get the three points... 1 - 2 GRAEME SAYS: I think Leicester have been a bit unlucky so far and will be too good for Bournemouth... 0 - 2 SILKY SAYS: Close game this one, can't split them so will go for a draw... 1 - 1 LADBROKES PICK: Leicester to beat Bournemouth @ 6/4 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Jamie Vardy at under # 1 — surely a gooClose game this one, can't split them so will go for a draw... 1 - 1 LADBROKES PICK: Leicester to beat Bournemouth @ 6/4 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Jamie Vardy at under # 1 — surely a gooddraw... 1 - 1 LADBROKES PICK: Leicester to beat Bournemouth @ 6/4 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Jamie Vardy at under # 1 — surely a good buy

MATCH ODDS: Southampton 17/20 Draw 12/5 Newcastle 17/5 ANDY SAYS: Close call, can't separate them so have to go for a draw... 1 - 1 GRAEME SAYS: I can see Newcastle snatching this one, won't be a classic though... 0 - 1 SILKY SAYS: Won't be a great game but I think Southampton will have enough... 2 - 1 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Ryan Bertrand at 64p looks a very good option tDraw 12/5 Newcastle 17/5 ANDY SAYS: Close call, can't separate them so have to go for a draw... 1 - 1 GRAEME SAYS: I can see Newcastle snatching this one, won't be a classic though... 0 - 1 SILKY SAYS: Won't be a great game but I think Southampton will have enough... 2 - 1 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Ryan Bertrand at 64p looks a very good option tdraw... 1 - 1 GRAEME SAYS: I can see Newcastle snatching this one, won't be a classic though... 0 - 1 SILKY SAYS: Won't be a great game but I think Southampton will have enough... 2 - 1 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Ryan Bertrand at 64p looks a very good option to us

KEY FACT: West Brom are aiming to win successive league matches against Arsenal for the first time since 1977 MATCH ODDS: Arsenal 7/4 Draw 21/10 West Brom 9/5 ANDY SAYS: Comfortable home win, Arsenal to take the win here... 3 - 1 GRAEME SAYS: I am not sure Arsenal will have this all there own way, could be a draw... 2 - 2 SILKY SAYS: Easy Arsenal win for me, don't see West Brom getting close to them... 4 - 0 LADBROKES PICK: Arsenal to win to nil — 5/4 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Aaron Ramsey up to # 1.10 — looks a more than sound investDraw 21/10 West Brom 9/5 ANDY SAYS: Comfortable home win, Arsenal to take the win here... 3 - 1 GRAEME SAYS: I am not sure Arsenal will have this all there own way, could be a draw... 2 - 2 SILKY SAYS: Easy Arsenal win for me, don't see West Brom getting close to them... 4 - 0 LADBROKES PICK: Arsenal to win to nil — 5/4 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Aaron Ramsey up to # 1.10 — looks a more than sound investdraw... 2 - 2 SILKY SAYS: Easy Arsenal win for me, don't see West Brom getting close to them... 4 - 0 LADBROKES PICK: Arsenal to win to nil — 5/4 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Aaron Ramsey up to # 1.10 — looks a more than sound investment

Matt Targett is the only player missing for Southampton KEY FACT: Stoke won only three of their last 15 home matches against Southampton MATCH ODDS: Stoke 19/10 Draw 21/10 Southampton 29/20 ANDY SAYS: Another close one, but I think Southampton are the better team so I will go with them... 1 - 2 GRAEME SAYS: Tough call, depends which Stoke turns up, home win but could go either way... 2 - 1 SILKY SAYS: Two equally matched teams, close on — draw for me but with goals... 2 - 2 LADBROKES PICK: Stoke v Southampton BTTS — NO @ 20/23 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Virgil Van Dijk is back on the up, # 1.35 is still good vDraw 21/10 Southampton 29/20 ANDY SAYS: Another close one, but I think Southampton are the better team so I will go with them... 1 - 2 GRAEME SAYS: Tough call, depends which Stoke turns up, home win but could go either way... 2 - 1 SILKY SAYS: Two equally matched teams, close on — draw for me but with goals... 2 - 2 LADBROKES PICK: Stoke v Southampton BTTS — NO @ 20/23 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Virgil Van Dijk is back on the up, # 1.35 is still good vdraw for me but with goals... 2 - 2 LADBROKES PICK: Stoke v Southampton BTTS — NO @ 20/23 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Virgil Van Dijk is back on the up, # 1.35 is still good value

KEY FACT: Swansea City have won three of their five PL visits to St James» Park MATCH ODDS: Newcastle 19/20 Draw 12/5 Swansea 7/5 bet365 Pick: Both Teams To Score @ 21/20 ANDY SAYS: I can see a shock here, Swansea could grab the win... 0 - 1 GRAEME SAYS: Hard not to see a Newcastle win, but it should be close... 2 - 1 SILKY SAYS: I think Newcastle will win this, they will be too strong... 2 - 0 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Wilfried Bony at just 58p — is he worth a looto St James» Park MATCH ODDS: Newcastle 19/20 Draw 12/5 Swansea 7/5 bet365 Pick: Both Teams To Score @ 21/20 ANDY SAYS: I can see a shock here, Swansea could grab the win... 0 - 1 GRAEME SAYS: Hard not to see a Newcastle win, but it should be close... 2 - 1 SILKY SAYS: I think Newcastle will win this, they will be too strong... 2 - 0 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Wilfried Bony at just 58p — is he worth a looTo Score @ 21/20 ANDY SAYS: I can see a shock here, Swansea could grab the win... 0 - 1 GRAEME SAYS: Hard not to see a Newcastle win, but it should be close... 2 - 1 SILKY SAYS: I think Newcastle will win this, they will be too strong... 2 - 0 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Wilfried Bony at just 58p — is he worth a looto see a Newcastle win, but it should be close... 2 - 1 SILKY SAYS: I think Newcastle will win this, they will be too strong... 2 - 0 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Wilfried Bony at just 58p — is he worth a looto follow: Wilfried Bony at just 58p — is he worth a look?

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KEY FACT: Everton have won their last six PL home matches against promoted sides MATCH ODDS: Brighton 23/20 Draw 21/10 Brighton 13/5 bet365 Pick: Both Teams To Score @ 19/20 ANDY SAYS: Brighton are looking very good, Everton aren't — only one way for me... 0 - 2 GRAEME SAYS: Everton are in desperate need of a win, and I think they might just do it, but be close... 2 - 1 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Is Wayne Rooney still worth a punTo Score @ 19/20 ANDY SAYS: Brighton are looking very good, Everton aren't — only one way for me... 0 - 2 GRAEME SAYS: Everton are in desperate need of a win, and I think they might just do it, but be close... 2 - 1 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Is Wayne Rooney still worth a punto follow: Is Wayne Rooney still worth a punt?

KEY FACT: Watford's only home Premier League victory against Southampton came in December 1999 MATCH ODDS: Watford 6/4 Draw 12/5 Southampton 2/1 bet365 Pick: Southampton to win @ 2/1 ANDY SAYS: Another close game, but I think Southampton might get something... 1 - 1 GRAEME SAYS: With Watford missing so many players, could be a bore draw... 0 - 0 SILKY SAYS: Have to side with Watford, Southampton have been so poor... 2 - 1 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Nathan Redmond at just under # 1 looks a greatDraw 12/5 Southampton 2/1 bet365 Pick: Southampton to win @ 2/1 ANDY SAYS: Another close game, but I think Southampton might get something... 1 - 1 GRAEME SAYS: With Watford missing so many players, could be a bore draw... 0 - 0 SILKY SAYS: Have to side with Watford, Southampton have been so poor... 2 - 1 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Nathan Redmond at just under # 1 looks a greatdraw... 0 - 0 SILKY SAYS: Have to side with Watford, Southampton have been so poor... 2 - 1 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Nathan Redmond at just under # 1 looks a great buy

KEY FACT: Huddersfield Town are winless in their last four Premier League matches MATCH ODDS: Huddersfield 13/8 Draw 21/10 West Ham 21/10 bet365 Pick: Draw @ 21/10 ANDY SAYS: I have to go with Huddersfield here, West Ham are not great... 2 - 1 GRAEME SAYS: Close game but I don't see West Ham winning this, but could be goals... 2 - 2 SILKY SAYS: I believe West Ham will have enough to claim the draw here... 1 - 1 FOOTBALLIndex — One to folDraw 21/10 West Ham 21/10 bet365 Pick: Draw @ 21/10 ANDY SAYS: I have to go with Huddersfield here, West Ham are not great... 2 - 1 GRAEME SAYS: Close game but I don't see West Ham winning this, but could be goals... 2 - 2 SILKY SAYS: I believe West Ham will have enough to claim the draw here... 1 - 1 FOOTBALLIndex — One to folDraw @ 21/10 ANDY SAYS: I have to go with Huddersfield here, West Ham are not great... 2 - 1 GRAEME SAYS: Close game but I don't see West Ham winning this, but could be goals... 2 - 2 SILKY SAYS: I believe West Ham will have enough to claim the draw here... 1 - 1 FOOTBALLIndex — One to foldraw here... 1 - 1 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow:

KEY FACT: Man United have lost only one of their last five derbies against Man City MATCH ODDS: Man Utd 12/5 Draw 5/2 Man City 5/4 bet365 Pick: Draw @ 5/2 ANDY SAYS: Close one but I can see Man City coming out on top... 1 - 2 GRAEME SAYS: I think United could do this close, but I think they might grab the win... 2 - 1 SILKY SAYS: Great game, plenty of goals but I will just go with City... 2 - 3 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Anthony Martial is in great form and still undeClose one but I can see Man City coming out on top... 1 - 2 GRAEME SAYS: I think United could do this close, but I think they might grab the win... 2 - 1 SILKY SAYS: Great game, plenty of goals but I will just go with City... 2 - 3 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Anthony Martial is in great form and still undeclose, but I think they might grab the win... 2 - 1 SILKY SAYS: Great game, plenty of goals but I will just go with City... 2 - 3 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Anthony Martial is in great form and still under # 3

KEY FACT: In all competitions, no team have won more away matches at Emirates Stadium than Chelsea's five MATCH ODDS: Arsenal 15/8 Draw 5/2 Chelsea 31/20 bet365 Pick: Draw @ 5/2 ANDY SAYS: I can see Chelsea coming out of this with the win, but will be close... 1 - 2 GRAEME SAYS: Arsenal have been playing well, so I can see them getting something... 2 - 2 SILKY SAYS: A good game, but a close one but I can see Chelsea taking all three points... 1 - 2 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Mesut Ozil at just over # 3.50 — looks an interesting option

KEY FACT: Man City have won only one of their six European games in Italy MATCH ODDS: Napoli 9/5 Draw 11/4 Man City 7/5 GRAEME SAYS: I believe that City will have enough here, but will be close... 1 - 2 SILKY SAYS: A really good game this and I see goals too, but a draw... 2 - 2 BOYLESPORTS PICK: Both Teams to Score and Man City win @ 14/5 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Kevin De Bruyne is now just over # 4 — still a wonderfulDraw 11/4 Man City 7/5 GRAEME SAYS: I believe that City will have enough here, but will be close... 1 - 2 SILKY SAYS: A really good game this and I see goals too, but a draw... 2 - 2 BOYLESPORTS PICK: Both Teams to Score and Man City win @ 14/5 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Kevin De Bruyne is now just over # 4 — still a wonderfuldraw... 2 - 2 BOYLESPORTS PICK: Both Teams to Score and Man City win @ 14/5 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Kevin De Bruyne is now just over # 4 — still a wonderful buy

The match on Sunday is set to be a close affair as Palace certainly have a good enough squad to challenge Liverpool on all fronts but earning a win is a real problem for the Eagles at the moment and a draw could well be the most likely result on the day.

Anderlecht are without Nicolae Stanciu and Emmanuel Adjey Sowah KEY FACT: Anderlecht must win by three goals to overtake Celtic MATCH ODDS: Celtic 5/6 Draw 14/5 Anderlecht 16/5 ANDY SAYS: I can see Celtic winning this, be close but home win... 2 - 1 GRAEME SAYS: I don't see Anderlecht doing much here, Celtic win... 2 - 0 SILKY SAYS: I quite fancy Anderlecht here to pull of a shock... 1 - 2 BOYLESPORTS PICK: Celtic to win @ 5/6 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Moussa Dembele on the rise but still under # 2

David Luiz, though, misses out for Chelsea with a knee injury whilst Juanfran is a doubt for Atletico KEY FACT: Atletico need to win and hope Roma do not to finish second MATCH ODDS: Chelsea 6/5 Draw 12/5 Atletico 5/2 ANDY SAYS: Close game for sure, can see it ending in a draw... 1 - 1 GRAEME SAYS: I think Atletico need the win here and might just sneak it... 1 - 2 SILKY SAYS: Don't see much in this, be close and hard fought, goal-less too... 0 - 0 BOYLESPORTS PICK: Draw half time, Chelsea full time @ 4/1 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Antoine Griezmann has dropped out the top ten and is just overDraw 12/5 Atletico 5/2 ANDY SAYS: Close game for sure, can see it ending in a draw... 1 - 1 GRAEME SAYS: I think Atletico need the win here and might just sneak it... 1 - 2 SILKY SAYS: Don't see much in this, be close and hard fought, goal-less too... 0 - 0 BOYLESPORTS PICK: Draw half time, Chelsea full time @ 4/1 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Antoine Griezmann has dropped out the top ten and is just oveClose game for sure, can see it ending in a draw... 1 - 1 GRAEME SAYS: I think Atletico need the win here and might just sneak it... 1 - 2 SILKY SAYS: Don't see much in this, be close and hard fought, goal-less too... 0 - 0 BOYLESPORTS PICK: Draw half time, Chelsea full time @ 4/1 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Antoine Griezmann has dropped out the top ten and is just overdraw... 1 - 1 GRAEME SAYS: I think Atletico need the win here and might just sneak it... 1 - 2 SILKY SAYS: Don't see much in this, be close and hard fought, goal-less too... 0 - 0 BOYLESPORTS PICK: Draw half time, Chelsea full time @ 4/1 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Antoine Griezmann has dropped out the top ten and is just oveclose and hard fought, goal-less too... 0 - 0 BOYLESPORTS PICK: Draw half time, Chelsea full time @ 4/1 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Antoine Griezmann has dropped out the top ten and is just overDraw half time, Chelsea full time @ 4/1 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Antoine Griezmann has dropped out the top ten and is just over # 4

KEY FACT: Bournemouth are on their best run of consecutive PL clean sheets (three) MATCH ODDS: Bournemouth Evens Draw 12/5 Burnley 10/3 bet365 Pick: Bournemouth @Evens ANDY SAYS: Tough call so I think I will have to go for a draw... 1 - 1 GRAEME SAYS: I think Bournemouth will do enough here, they have been improving... 2 - 0 SILKY SAYS: Close game, before playing decent at the moment — a draw... 1 - 1 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Josh King is in the INDEX top - 100 at # Draw 12/5 Burnley 10/3 bet365 Pick: Bournemouth @Evens ANDY SAYS: Tough call so I think I will have to go for a draw... 1 - 1 GRAEME SAYS: I think Bournemouth will do enough here, they have been improving... 2 - 0 SILKY SAYS: Close game, before playing decent at the moment — a draw... 1 - 1 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Josh King is in the INDEX top - 100 at # draw... 1 - 1 GRAEME SAYS: I think Bournemouth will do enough here, they have been improving... 2 - 0 SILKY SAYS: Close game, before playing decent at the moment — a draw... 1 - 1 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Josh King is in the INDEX top - 100 at # draw... 1 - 1 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Josh King is in the INDEX top - 100 at # 1.51

KEY FACT: West Ham have lost only one of their last 10 Premier League matches MATCH ODDS: Brighton 11/8 Draw 2/1 West Ham 27/10 bet365 Pick: Under 1.5 goals @ 6/4 ANDY SAYS: Another close call, and I can't split them... 1 - 1 GRAEME SAYS: I can see Brighton edging this with the home advantage... 2 - 1 SILKY SAYS: I think West Ham could claim the points here... 0 - 2 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Lewis Dunk at 81p is a player with real potential

KEY FACT: These two teams have never met in UEFA competition MATCH ODDS: Liverpool 9/5 Draw 13/5 Man City 27/20 GRAEME SAYS: Close one, these two will be going toe - to - toe and I would just come down with Man City... 2 - 1 ANDY SAYS: This is going to be a great game, but I think Liverpool just have the edge here... 2 - 1 CORAL PICK: Over 3.5 goals @ 6/4 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Mo Salah, who else would you want to land

KEY FACT: Wigan have won their last two cup games against City — the 2013 FA Cup final and a quarter - final away tie the following season MATCH ODDS: Wigan 20/1 Draw 7/1 Man City 1/6 bet365 Pick: Man City win & over 3.5 goals @ 11/10 GRAEME SAYS: Wigan might get a replay but have to go with City, but could be close... 0 - 2

KEY FACT: Leicester have won seven of their last nine home league matches MATCH ODDS: Leicester 17/20 Draw 29/10 Watford 10/3 bet365 Pick: Under 2.5 goals @ 6/4 ANDY SAYS: Has to be a home win, Leicester are looking decent... 2 - 0 GRAEME SAYS: Leicester will surely have too much for Watford here... 3 - 1 SILKY SAYS: Close game, two decent teams but I think Leicester will claim the three points... 2 - 1 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: In the top - 50 at just over # 2, Richarlison still a good buy

KEY FACT: Roma earned their only victory in England against Liverpool in the 2000 - 01 Uefa Cup MATCH ODDS: Atletico 5/4 Draw 21/10 Chelsea 13/5 ANDY SAYS: I think Chelsea will come out on top, but will be a close game... 2 - 1 GRAEME SAYS: I don't see Roma troubling Chelsea at all, comfortable home win... 3 - 0 SILKY SAYS: A narrow win for Chelsea, they should have too much for Roma... 2 - 1 BOYLESPORTS PICK: Under 2.5 goals 21/20 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: At # 3.71, Alvaro Morata looks a great prospect for any portfolio

KEY FACT: Dortmund must win to stay in contention MATCH ODDS: Dortmund Evens Draw 11/4 Spurs 13/5 ANDY SAYS: I think my old team might just have enough to see this one out... 1 - 2 GRAEME SAYS: I think Dortmund might just keep their hopes alive with a win... 2 - 1 SILKY SAYS: Close call and I think this one will end up being a draw... 1 - 1 BOYLESPORTS PICK: Spurs win @ 13/5 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Dele Alli at # 4 looks a greatDraw 11/4 Spurs 13/5 ANDY SAYS: I think my old team might just have enough to see this one out... 1 - 2 GRAEME SAYS: I think Dortmund might just keep their hopes alive with a win... 2 - 1 SILKY SAYS: Close call and I think this one will end up being a draw... 1 - 1 BOYLESPORTS PICK: Spurs win @ 13/5 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Dele Alli at # 4 looks a greatdraw... 1 - 1 BOYLESPORTS PICK: Spurs win @ 13/5 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Dele Alli at # 4 looks a great buy

KEY FACT: The Terriers haven't reached the FA Cup quarter - finals since the 1972 MATCH ODDS: Huddersfield 7/1 Draw 15/4 Man Utd 4/9 bet365 Pick: Under 2.5 goals @Evens GRAEME SAYS: Will be close but United should just have enough to get through... 1 - 2