Cross Game Multi Tips: Best bets for Sunday's PL fixtures

Newcastle have dragged themselves to Premier League safety in recent weeks, just one defeat in 8 and the return to full fitness of Wilson and Saint-Maximin means Newcastle should really fancy their chances here. Arsenal had improved slightly in the last couple of months but with a crucial second leg against Villarreal coming up in midweek then surely they will be resting key players given they have nothing to play for in the league.

I have to get Newcastle on side and my first bet will be Wilson to have 2 shots on target at 10/3, he’s been restricted to substitute appearances since returning from injury but after having a big impact last weekend he must start here especially against a team who have constantly struggled against pace in behind their back line. I’m also going to take a punt on Newcastle 17+ shots at 12/1, they managed 16 and 22 in their last two home games, both against higher placed sides than Arsenal so it seems a worthwhile investment.

With Spurs coming off the back of a limp cup final performance it remains to be seen if they will be able to get up for this one, they have an outside chance of a UCL spot but there is an awful lot of negativity surrounding the club right now. Sheffield United are simply playing for pride but history shows us that when the pressure is off you often see clubs play their best football and at 11/1 I think they are a tempting price to get the win. 

The bet I’m going to take though is Sheffield United to have 3+ shots on target at 5/4. With Ryan Mason wanting his side to play with more attacking freedom you have to expect they will see a short term increase in the amount of chances they concede; the last 5 teams to play Spurs have all managed 3+ shots on target and in the 3 meetings between these sides since the Blades were promoted their shots on target count reads 5,5,4.

Given those stats I’m going to have a smaller bet on both 5 and 6 shots on target too at 8/1 and 22/1 respectively with Betfair. The prices are much shorter elsewhere and if there is a post cup final hangover for Spurs then it shouldn’t be a huge shock to see Sheffield United take advantage.