Matchday seventeen of this enthralling English Premier League season beckons this weekend, presenting another thrilling instalment of fixtures that shall further define the title race, European qualification, and that perennial struggle against the threat of the drop.

Within these hallowed grounds, destiny awaits, and for those blessed with the wisdom to forecast such drama, fortune favours.

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St James' Park Showdown

Eddie Howe's side responded emphatically from the disappointing derby setback to Sunderland, securing a dramatic 2-1 conquest over Fulham to progress into the EFL Cup semi-finals during midweek, via Lewis Miley's last-gasp strike.

The Tyneside outfit will be determined to extend that success with a league triumph against the Blues, and a return to St James' Park will certainly embolden their confidence. After all: they have won five, drawn one and lost just two of their eight home EPL fixtures, while they have also won all of their last four home meetings with Chelsea.

While Chelsea remain formidable on the road this term, accumulating the joint-second best points tally in hostile territory in the league (14 points from eight games), the Blues have been underwhelming in recent weeks. With a difficult trip to St James' Park, we are favouring the home side to prevail.

Newcastle United to win, 2.74 – 3T82ZS5

Manchester City vs West Ham United

The striking sensation's extraordinary goalscoring record since joining Manchester City has persisted this season, with the forward already accumulating 23 goals in 22 games across all competitions, with delivering three in his last two matches.

Haaland has been particularly devastating against West Ham for the Citizens, scoring nine goals in six appearances against the Hammers. Considering such remarkable pedigree, we are backing the extraordinary forward to extend his devastating record with yet another goal.

Erling Haaland to score anytime, 1.40 – 3T83RWG

Spurs Host the Reds

Hugo Ekitike enjoyed a blistering start to life at Liverpool before enduring a barren period throughout October and November, but the French forward has reclaimed goalscoring ways in December.

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

As Liverpool are poised to take on a Tottenham Hotspur side that have been particularly poor at home—claiming just eight points from eight home league games, while they have also shipped a alarming 21 strikes in just 16 EPL matches—we are backing the Reds to have plenty of attacking success.

Combined with the clinical touch of Ekitike, we are supporting the striker to get on the scoresheet in this one.

Hugo Ekitike to score anytime, 2.30 – 3T83TJV

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Midlands Showdown

Unai Emery's side have lost merely one of their last 32 encounters at Villa Park across all competitions, while they have also triumphed in all of their last nine games in all competitions, leaving them with abundant belief as they ready themselves to face an extremely erratic Manchester United team.

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

Although Manchester United are expected to give Aston Villa a robust test, particularly in defence as the Red Devils boast the joint-second best attack in the league with 30 goals accumulated, we believe Aston Villa will hold firm and claim the victory.

Aston Villa to win, 2.14 – 3T83VMZ

Combined Selection: 3T85KZ7, Return: 18.88

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