Michael Owen: Marcus Rashford to continue Manchester United form, Liverpool and Arsenal to win
Predictions: The former England striker and BetVictor brand ambassador looks ahead to the midweek Premier League games
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Your support makes all the difference.The four sides who will contest the FA Cup semi-finals are in midweek Premier League action with the highlight on Merseyside where Everton would have wanted any game other than Liverpool at Anfield less than 72 hours before their showdown with Manchester United at Wembley.
Once again, brand ambassador Michael Owen shared his thoughts with BetVictor on the midweek Premier League fixtures.
Newcastle v Manchester City
City looked good against a disappointing Chelsea side at the Bridge last weekend, but the Magpies are fighting for their Premier League lives and gained a confidence-boosting win against Swansea at St James’s Park. That said they are likely to find the Champions League semi-finalists a different proposition although I feel the Magpies will, also, find the back of the net.
Michael’s recommendation: Both teams to score at 7/10
West Ham v Watford
You couldn’t blame the Hornets for having one eye on Sunday’s FA Cup semi-final with Palace and I expect to see the Irons get back to winning ways having played their part in a pulsating game at the King Power on Sunday; hard to see past a comfortable home win.
Michael’s recommendation: West Ham to lead at halftime and fulltime at 31/20
Liverpool v Everton
Liverpool were comfortable winners on the south coast on Sunday and these are exciting times at Anfield with a number of young players impressing in the wins against Stoke and Bournemouth in the PL over the last week. The Reds will play a strong side in the Merseyside Derby whilst Roberto Martinez has to juggle his troops again to make sure his side are ready for their Wembley date with United on Saturday.
Michael’s recommendation: Liverpool to win at 3/4
Manchester United v Crystal Palace
Scott Dann played down concerns that he might miss the Watford semi-final after struggling with injury against Arsenal on Sunday but Alan Pardew is likely to make changes for Old Trafford. Louis van Gaal is also likely to have one eye on Wembley but he has a deeper squad to pick from than the Eagles and that, coupled with home advantage, should see the hosts pick up all three points.
Michael’s recommendation: Marcus Rashford to score at anytime at 5/4
Arsenal v West Bromwich Albion
The Gunners’ cannot afford any slips up against the Baggies as they try and hang on to that fourth and final Champions’ League spot; they didn’t create many clear-cut chances against the Eagles on Sunday and the Emirates faithful will be looking for a better show and, more importantly, three points.
Michael’s recommendation: Arsenal to win to nil at 19/20
Michael’s midweek treble: Liverpool, Manchester United and West Ham at 7/2
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