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2pts Watford in draw no bet at evens
1pt Man City to win to nil at 5/4
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Watford are now unbeaten in their last five in all competitions under Nigel Pearson and, although last week's FA Cup capitulation to Tranmere will not sit well, the Premier League is the priority and they are now just one win from safety.
With Aston Villa facing Man City later in the day, the Hornets could finish the weekend outside of the relegation zone and what a turnaround that would represent in such a short space of time.
They have not won away under the former Leicester boss and they can see this clash as a realistic chance to get three points.
Bournemouth may have renewed confidence from their FA Cup thrashing of Luton, but their league record of late is atrocious, with just one win in their last 10 (surprisingly against Chelsea) and Eddie Howe's side have dropped into the bottom three.
In a relegation six-pointer, you have got to fancy Watford against a Cherries side still without a fair few key players through injury.
Pearson's men should get at least a point, but the win is preferred and that is why we are backing them in a draw no bet.
These games are ones where teams rarely like to take risks, so the DNB provides us with the insurance, but the Hornets have their mojo back under Pearson and the even-money price on them coming out on top looks good value. They play with purpose and desire and Bournemouth, well, don't at the minute and are far too inconsistent.
Prediction: Bournemouth 0-2 Watford (Sky Bet odds: 12/1)
Best bet: Watford in draw no bet at evens
Dale Tempest says:
If you've followed this column you’ll know we’ve been with Watford for quite a while and we’ll stick with them at Bournemouth. The intensity is back and Troy Deeney is back under Nigel Pearson. It’s a level ball game so draw no bet will be my play.
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It can often be difficult to find value in a Manchester City game, but backing them to get a clean sheet at odds-against could be worth taking.
Pep Guardiola's side are not best known for their clean sheets due to their unconvincing defence, having got just seven overall and only three on the road so far. But, with plenty of injury problems going forward, Villa could be left short going forward and relying even more so on Jack Grealish.
Record signing Wesley is injured, so too is goalscoring midfielder John McGinn. It would have been a great opportunity for young forward Keinan Davis but he is also doubtful while Jonathan Kodjia is out with illness.
That means Anwar El Ghazi could deputise and, with City already expected to dominate possession, they could well cruise at Villa Park as they seek their ninth win in 10.
Dean Smith needs a new striker and the sooner the better.
Prediction: Aston Villa 0-3 Man City (Sky Bet odds: 15/2)
Best bet: Man City to win to nil at 5/4
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