Can Man City secure the earliest title win in in Premier League history when they host Man United this Saturday evening?

Things certainly didn’t go to plan for Pep Guardiola on Wednesday. For the 2nd time this season he was shown up by Jurgen Klopp, with City leaving Anfield with a 3-0 loss and drastically reduced hopes of adding some Champions League silverware to 2017/18’s trophy haul.



While City could find the sweetest relief by winning the Premier League at home to their most bitter of rivals on Saturday, it might not be the path Guardiola chooses to prioritise. Whether this weekend or at a later date, the title is already effectively in the bag; what isn’t is their position in Europe, meaning City may choose to rest a few key players ahead of Tuesday’s return leg against Liverpool.

As for United, they have the Reds breathing down their neck in the race for 2nd place, and could do with a week-spoiling result for their Manc foes if they are to hold onto the runners-up spot. Domestically Mourinho’s lot have been very strong of late, picking up wins over Liverpool and Chelsea in 2 of their last 4 league games. It might not be enough on Saturday, however, with Spreadex offering a Man City/Man United Goal Supremacy spread of 0.55-0.75 alongside a Total Goals spread of 2.6-2.8.

Before all that fans get their first dose of derby fever, as Liverpool travel across the city to face Everton. The Reds will be on cloud nine following their Wednesday performance, meaning the Toffees may get absolutely chewed up on Saturday. Mohamed Salah – who scored against City and could be the first player to break the 30 goal mark in a Premier League season since Luis Suarez did it back in 2013/14 – is at a Super Mega PGM of 42-49, ahead of Roberto Firmino at 28-34 and Sadio Mane at 25-30.



It’s worth noting that Everton actually held Liverpool to a draw earlier in the season; something better this time out would be even better for Sam Allardyce and co., who could still steal a potential Europa League qualifying round spot off Burnley dependent on how the next few weeks pan out. Given the Reds’ recent swagger, however, it’s going to be an uphill battle, with Spreadex offering a Liverpool/Everton (h) Goal Supremacy spread of 0.45-0.65 alongside a Total Goals spread of 2.55-2.75.

Turning to Sunday and Arsenal will be looking to continue their mid-week momentum when they host Southampton. The Gunners all but booked their place in the Europa League semi-finals with a stonking performance against CSKA Moscow, a fecund first half seeing them come away from the 1st leg with a 4-1 victory. Add Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang back into the mix and Arsenal’s frontline is in a nice little groove at the moment.



The same can’t be said for the relegation-zoned Southampton. The Saints failed to score in March – well, in the league; in the FA Cup they beat Wigan 2-0 – and haven’t picked up a win since the start of February. It’s hard to see that changing here, with Spreadex offering an Arsenal/Southampton Goal Supremacy spread of 1-1.2 alongside a Total Goals spread of 2.9-3.1.

Finally London gets in on the weekend’s derby action when Chelsea take on West Ham on Sunday afternoon. The Blues are stuck in a truly dire run of form that’s seen them rack up 5 losses in their last 7 league matches (admittedly 3 of their last 4 opponents have been City, United and Spurs). At least Alvaro Morata, who has a Super Mega PGM of 56-66, found the back of the net against Tottenham, his first league goal of 2018.



Luckily for Chelsea, it’s not like West Ham are doing much better. They’ve lost 4 in 6, though they did pick up an Easter weekend victory over Southampton. They also have the second worst defence in the league, trailing only Stoke, something that explains Spreadex’s Chelsea/West Ham Goal Supremacy spread of 1.75-1.95 alongside a Total Goals spread of 3.05-3.25.