Matchday seventeen of the captivating EPL odyssey unfolds this weekend, presenting another thrilling instalment of contests that shall decisively influence the championship pursuit, the chase for Europe, and that age-old battle against the threat of the drop.

Across England's finest theatres, stories will be written, and for those blessed with the acumen to predict such theatre, rewards await.

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St James' Park Showdown

Eddie Howe's side responded emphatically from the disappointing derby defeat to Sunderland, securing a pulsating 2-1 triumph over Fulham to advance into the EFL Cup semi-finals during the week's midpoint, courtesy of Lewis Miley's eleventh-hour strike.

The Magpies will be aiming to extend that momentum with three crucial points against the Blues, and a homecoming to their fortress will certainly embolden their conviction. After all: they have claimed five, drawn one and lost only two of their eight home EPL encounters, while they have also triumphed in all of their last four home meetings with Chelsea.

While Chelsea stand strong on the road this term, collecting the most impressive points tally in hostile territory in the league (fourteen from eight excursions), the Blues have been inconsistent in recent weeks. With a challenging trip to St James' Park, we are supporting the hosts to emerge victorious.

Newcastle United to win, 2.74 – 3T82ZS5

The Citizens Entertain the Hammers

The Norwegian phenomenon's remarkable goalscoring catalogue since signing for Manchester City has continued this season, with the forward already accumulating 23 goals in 22 outings across all competitions, featuring scoring three in his last two fixtures.

Haaland has been especially prolific against West Ham for Man City, netting nine goals in six appearances against the Hammers. Given such stunning form, we are backing the sublime forward to extend his astonishing record with a further goal.

Erling Haaland to score anytime, 1.40 – 3T83RWG

Tottenham Hotspur vs Liverpool

Hugo Ekitike made a stunning start to life at Liverpool before experiencing a frustrating period throughout October and November, but the French forward has rediscovered goalscoring ways in December.

A brace against Leeds United was succeeded by a further brace in Liverpool's commanding 2-0 triumph over Brighton & Hove Albion, leaving the striker with four goals in his last two English Premier League matches.

As Liverpool are poised to take on a Tottenham Hotspur side that have been especially disappointing at home—mustering just eight points from eight home league games, while they have also conceded a alarming 21 goals in just 16 EPL fixtures—we are expecting the Reds to have plenty of attacking success.

Combined with the goalscoring form of Ekitike, we are backing the striker to get on the scoresheet in this one.

Hugo Ekitike to score anytime, 2.30 – 3T83TJV

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Aston Villa vs Manchester United

Aston Villa have lost only one of their last 32 matches at Villa Park across all competitions, while they have also won all of their last nine matches in all competitions, blessing them with abundant momentum as they steel themselves to face an remarkably inconsistent Manchester United team.

While the Red Devils have lost merely one of their last 10 matches, Ruben Amorim's side have secured only two of their last seven EPL fixtures, and they are coming into this one off the back of a wild 4-4 draw with Bournemouth—underlining their vulnerability at the back.

While Manchester United are likely to give Aston Villa a robust test, particularly in defence as the Red Devils possess the joint-second best attack in the league with 30 goals scored, we expect Aston Villa will stand resolute and secure the victory.

Aston Villa to win, 2.14 – 3T83VMZ

Accumulator Code: 3T85KZ7, Odds: 18.88

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