KEY STAT: Angers have lost just one of their last eight games in all competitions
EXPERT VERDICT: Remarkably Angers’ still occupy second spot behind runaway leaders PSG in the Ligue 1 table and they look decent value to get something when they visit the south of France. Angers have an excellent away record and they can trouble inconsistent Nice.
KEY STAT: Sunderland lost on their last four trips to Tottenham
EXPERT VERDICT: Punters might be surprised to learn that Sunderland have netted in their last seven away games. But Tottenham don’t give up many chances with Eric Dier forming an effective shield and the hosts look value to shut out the Black Cats.
KEY STAT: Everton have lost by more than one goal in just one of the teams' last nine meetings
EXPERT VERDICT: Chelsea have picked up a little since Guus Hiddink took charge but they face a tricky test against Everton whose pace, power and creativity looks tailor-made to cause them problems. If Everton gain the upper hand in midfield early on they can achieve a positive result.
KEY STAT: Man City have won their last nine games against Palace
EXPERT VERDICT: Is there a player more important to his team than Sergio Aguero is to Manchester City? The injury-hit Argentinian looked back to his incisive self in City’s cup win at Norwich and may be the man to get things started against a Palace side who were thumped 5-1 on their last visit to the Etihad.
KEY STAT: There have been three goals or more in only one of the teams’ last seven meetings
EXPERT VERDICT: Back under 2.5 goals in this St James’ Park clash. West Ham are in better form now than when they lost 2-0 on Tyneside in May and are comfortable with manager Slaven Bilic’s counter-attacking tactics. Newcastle are unlikely to be too ambitious.
KEY STAT: Norwich have conceded 23 goals in 11 away games
EXPERT VERDICT: Bournemouth’s captures of Juan Iturbe and Benik Afobe were a statement of intent in their quest for Premier League survival. The stylish Cherries have perhaps deserved more than just two home wins, but they will fancy their chances against a Norwich side who have struggled at the back on their travels.
