Premiership - 10th November 2012

Everton (4/9) v Sunderland (7)

Sunderland have mustered only 13 shots on target in the Premier League all season and look vulnerable going to Everton, who are unbeaten at Goodison and deserving of their fourth place, for all that they’ve dropped some points on the road of late. David Moyes’s men are far superior at Goodison Park and are a tempting price at 8/11 to score 2 or more goals with Stan James.

Advice: 3 pts Everton to score 2 or more goals (8/11 Stan James)

Reading (13/10) v Norwich (11/5)

A run of 7 points from 3 matches has given new life to Norwich, who were looking like – and still are - serious relegation contenders at the beginning of the season, although they have a nice gap between them and the bottom three before going to Reading, who have played some nice football only to falter in defence. Seven of Reading’s 10 games and all 4 at home have seen both teams score, so that’s the preferred route.

Advice: 1 pt Both teams to score (4/6 Bet365)

Southampton (8/5) v Swansea (9/5)

Southampton’s position at the bottom of the table really doesn’t do justice to their attacking ability, but they concede far too many to be staying in the Premiership and it’s impossible to think that a Swansea side with so much technical ability won’t be able to create plenty of chances. They look the value bet at 9/5.

Advice: 1 pt Swansea (9/5 general)

Stoke (evs) v QPR (3)

All signs point to a tight contest here. Stoke are twice the team at Fortress Britannia while QPR haven’t won so far this season, so it’s hard to get interested in Hughes’s men despite their win here last year; The bet seems to be under 2.5 goals, which has come in 8 of Stoke’s 10 games so far.

Advice: 1 pt Under 2.5 goals (7/10 Stan James)

Wigan (5/4) v West Brom (9/4)

Both Wigan and West Brom have been in top form of late; Wigan’s two wins – one against Spurs - taking them to mid table with their best start for years, and West Brom lie fifth after beating Southampton on Monday night. West Brom’s success has all been at home which makes one wary of backing them, for all that Wigan are too short. With both sides boasting some decent talent going forward, this might be an entertaining encounter and over 2.5 is the call.

Advice: 1 pt Over 2.5 goals (6/5 Totesport)

Aston Villa (6) v Manchester United (1/2)

Manchester United haven’t been playing like a vintage side but should have more than enough to roll over Aston Villa, who are slowly coming to terms with Paul Lambert’s football but still have a lot of progress to make, for all that they’ve built a nice cushion between them and the relegation zone.  The half time/full time result In United’s favour looks good, or failing that, the one goal winning margin for Sir Alex’s men.

Advice: 1 pt United to win by one goal (3/1 Ladbrokes)