Sunday's betting tips
Reading take on Spurs and Arsenal face Liverpool in the major clash of the weekend - but where should your money go?
Reading v Tottenham
A tough fixture schedule has yielded five losses in a row in all competitions - as expected - and Steve Coppell's side now face a rejuvenated Tottenham, in fine voice after beating Chelsea and then avoiding one of their usual banana skins against Port Vale in midweek.
Although the home side avoided a midweek match, so therefore should be fresher, momentum is a fine element to have flowing through your players, and Martin Jol is in prime position.
Reading's poor form may have affected their players more than is being let on, so a cheeky bet on the away side may be the answer. Tottenham are at 13/10, a draw is at 11/5 and a Reading victory at 9/5 (SportingOdds). It is a game best avoided, but those who wish to have a punt should go draw no bet on Spurs at 7/10.
Arsenal v Liverpool
Although many are predicting a home win at a far from generous 10/11, Liverpool are in dire need of something from the match (11/4). Arsenal have struggled at the Emirates Stadium, so a win for Arsene Wenger's side may not be as easy as planned.
This match-up brought wins for the home side in last season's two clashes; both times a late goal proving to be the winner. Liverpool were set for a point at Highbury in March before Xabi Alonso was sent off and captain Steven Gerrard offered Thierry Henry a free run at goal. A draw is at 11/5.
Wenger's fuming at West Ham and subsequent media ban may just tip the balance in this fixture towards Arsenal -- but again I would be inclined to go at draw no bet on the Gunners at 2/5.