It’s not often that a ‘Super Sunday’ lives up to its Sky-created name. This Sunday is a little different, however, as three of the top four are in action along with a recent Premier League champion.

These are season-changing results in the title race and top four battle. Leicester are in need of a positive result after a turbulent start to 2019. We look for some of the best football bets of Sunday’s action below...

 

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR vs LEICESTER CITY (1:30pm)

Tottenham host Leicester with the slightest thought of returning to the Premier League title race.

Liverpool dropped points last time out, meaning Spurs are only five points behind league-leading Manchester City, though a victory for the Reds on Saturday would put them eight points off top spot.

Leicester have made a habit of inconsistency. It is predictable in its own way, though.

A five-match winless run has seen league defeats to Wolves and Southampton but they held their own against Manchester United last weekend and took a point off Liverpool prior to that.

Claude Puel is still under significant pressure, but his Leicester side, despite being bland at times, have shown an ability to upset the top six. Wins over Manchester City and Chelsea serve as a warning to Mauricio Pochettino.

Tottenham have not been at their best of late, needing late drama to beat Newcastle and Wolves. They are getting the job done in the absence of Harry Kane.

Heung-min Son has been the key man – the South Korean international is 6/5 to score anytime at Wembley on Sunday.

The wings are a key area for Leicester if they are to take anything from this match. Harvey Barnes and James Maddison are expected to start on the flanks – Spurs’ full-backs have been vulnerable defensively at times this season.

This could be quite an open game as Tottenham commit bodies forward and Leicester transition quickly. There were nine goals in this fixture last season, and another goal fest looks a good bet.

TIP: Over 2.5 goals @ 5/6

PREDICTED SCORE: Tottenham Hotspur 3-1 Leicester City (Priced at 23/2 with 888sport)

 

MANCHESTER CITY vs Chelsea (4pm)

Manchester City are top of the Premier League at the time of writing. They will likely be back in second when this one kicks off but will be playing to return to the summit.

Chelsea sit fourth but could be level on points with Arsenal (currently sixth) by Sunday afternoon. Maurizio Sarri has seen his side struggle on the road of late, losing their last three in all competitions.

A thumping of Huddersfield at Stamford Bridge was a good result, though anything less would have been a real disappointment for the Blues as they aim for a Premier League top four finish.

The reverse fixture ended in an improbable 2-0 Chelsea win. Sarri’s side barely got a kick in the first half before N’Golo Kante gave them the lead on the stroke of half-time.

David Luiz made it two as Chelsea improved after the break. Chelsea’s defence has not looked capable of such a performance of late, though the arrival of Gonzalo Higuain should give them an extra threat in the final third on Sunday.

Eden Hazard and Callum Hudson-Odoi’s respective transfer sagas have loomed over Chelsea in recent weeks as the team has faltered on the pitch. The defeats to Arsenal and Bournemouth are fresh in the memory, giving City confidence they can win comfortably.

Sergio Aguero netted a hat-trick last weekend for the reigning champions and will start ahead of Gabriel Jesus on Sunday.

Only two players have scored more Premier League goals than Aguero this term despite his injury absence. His 10/11 price to score anytime is on the short side – the 13/4 to score first is a better bet.

Beating struggling Huddersfield aside, Chelsea have been poor of late. Manchester City showed their superiority over the chasing pack with their drubbing of Arsenal last weekend. This match could take a similar pattern.

TIP: Manchester City (-1) to win @ 6/5

PREDICTED SCORE: Manchester City 3-0 Chelsea (Priced at 19/2 with 888sport)

 

*Odds subject to change - correct at time of writing*

Sam is a sports tipster, specialising in the Premier League and Champions League.

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Having been writing for several years, Sam has been working with 888Sport since 2016, contributing multiple articles per week to the blog.