EPL Matchweek 36 betting preview, top picks & goalscorer tips

Arsenal lead the race for the Premier League crown, but Manchester City trail them by one point with a game in hand. Here are our free EPL betting picks and predictions for all 10 games of Matchweek 36.

Luton Town vs Everton

Friday, May 3 – 8pm BST – Kenilworth Road

With three straight defeats, relegation-threatened Luton Town will have it rough against Everton, who secured Premier League safety with last Saturday’s 1-0 win over Brentford. Though beaten by Luton in their last two meetings, the visiting Toffees seem destined to extend their winning streak to four.

Arsenal vs Bournemouth

Saturday, May 4 – 12:30pm BST – Emirates Stadium

On top of the Premier League standings after Sunday’s 3-2 win in the North London derby, Arsenal look set to continue their title charge against Bournemouth. Offensively aggressive while remaining the most defensively disciplined team in the league, the Gunners could put this encounter to bed during the opening exchanges.

Brentford vs Fulham

Saturday, May 4 – 3pm BST – Gtech Community Stadium

Brentford, now safe from relegation, will be hoping to return to winning ways against Fulham, who have won only one of their last six league outings. Coming off two wins in their last three matches, the hosts could make it three wins in three league meetings with the Cottagers.

Burnley vs Newcastle United

Saturday, May 4 – 3pm BST – Turf Moor

On course to secure European football, Newcastle United take their rejuvenated form to the North West as they face relegation-threatened Burnley. Still in the survival fight after a gritty 1-1 draw with Manchester United last Saturday, the Clarets could fall victim to Newcastle top-scorer Alexander Isak, who has scored seven goals in his last six games.

Sheffield United vs Nottingham Forest

Saturday, May 4 – 3pm BST – Bramall Lane

A point above the drop zone, Nottingham Forest are strongly positioned to register their first win in five matches. Sheffield United are returning to the Championship following their 5-1 hammering by the Magpies, while Forest still have it all to play for.

Manchester City vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

Saturday, May 4 – 5:30pm BST – Etihad Stadium

One point adrift of leaders Arsenal with a game to spare, expect nothing short of three points from Manchester City. Although Wolves won the reverse fixture at home, they have only one win from their last seven games.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

Sunday, May 5 – 2pm BST – Amex Stadium

Aston Villa will be seeking a third win in four outings as they continue their quest for Champions League qualification. Winless in their last six, Brighton could suffer yet another defeat against Unai Emery’s charges, who trounced them 6-1 in the reverse fixture.

Chelsea vs West Ham United

Sunday, May 5 – 2pm BST – Stamford Bridge

Chelsea will be aiming to gain lost ground in this London derby. Denied a late winner by VAR during last Saturday’s 2-2 draw with Aston Villa, the Blues could finally squeeze past West Ham, who they haven’t beaten in their last two meetings.

Liverpool vs Tottenham Hotspur

Sunday, May 5 – 4:30pm BST – Anfield

Arguably out of the title race after dropping five points in their last two matches, Liverpool will be hopinh to save face against visiting Spurs. It is rarely a dull affair when these sides meet, and this Anfield bout promises to be a fierce contest with plenty of action at both ends.

Crystal Palace vs Manchester United

Monday, May 6 – 8pm BST – Selhurst Park

Without two successive league wins since February, Manchester United will be seeking vengeance against Crystal Palace, who beat them 1-0 in September. Winless in their last three trips to Selhurst Park, the Red Devils could struggle against an in-form Palace with three wins from their last four games.

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