New Year's Day Premier League Acca

Burnley are a funny side. They’ve been totally inconsistent all season, but have managed to find victories at the right times in order to keep themselves out of trouble. This is one such time.

At Turf Moor, The Clarets have only failed to beat Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester City, Manchester United and Crystal Palace, so while their home record isn’t formidable, it generally takes a good side to stop them.

Villa are also very poor travellers – losing eight of their 10 away games, which is why the value lies with Sean Dyche’s men.

Though they’ve lost just twice at St. James’ Park, I believe Newcastle taste defeat at home to Leicester.

Not only have the Foxes claimed maximum points in five of their last six away games—faltering only at The Etihad—but they’re sure to be fresher than the Magpies.

The likes of Florian Lejeune, Federico Fernandez, Fabian Schar, Jetro Willems, Miguel Almiron, and Joelinton have all played on the 26th and the 28th, while Brendan Rodgers rested Jamie Vardy, Youri Tielemans, James Maddison, Harvey Barnes, Wilfred Ndidi, Ben Chilwell, Caglar Soyuncu and Ricardo for their trip to West Ham.

Leicester are already a better side, but this added sharpness and freshness amongst their first-teamers should seal the points.

Finally, I expect Manchester United to heap more misery on relegation-battling Arsenal by beating them at The Emirates.

The Red Devils were mature at Turn Moor last time out, and have thus far beaten Chelsea, Manchester City and Spurs, while also still being the only side to have taken points off Liverpool this season. They’ve not been consistent, but they raise their game against the big boys.

Arsenal, while dreadful, are still a side who United will be desperate to beat, and considering the Gunners have lost their last three home games, the smart money looks to be with the visitors at 8/5.

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