With 2026 officially getting underway on Thursday, we have plenty of New Year’s Day Premier League action to look forward to.
In the midst of what has been another frantic festive schedule, the likes of Manchester City and reigning champions Liverpool will steal centre stage on Thursday night.
For those of you looking to stick on a New Year’s flutter, we have taken a look at some of the most attractive Premier League betting tips.
17:30 Liverpool vs Leeds
While Liverpool might have found themselves at the heart of an infamous rut on either side of November’s International break, Arne Slot’s men have certainly come roaring back over the past month. Last seen clinching a 2-1 victory at home against Wolves, the reigning Premier League champions have now won all of their previous four appearances across all competitions. Collecting a heavyweight European scalp on December 9th as they claimed a 1-0 win away at Italian giants Inter Milan, Liverpool are enjoying their most fruitful spell since the end of September. Finding a route back into the Champions League spots last weekend, the former Feyenoord boss will be calling on his resurgent squad to find some much-welcomed defensive stability. Shipping a trio of strikes when they travelled to Elland Road on December 6th, it is worth highlighting that Thursday’s hosts have recorded just a pair of domestic clean sheets over the past two months.
Losing six of their seven appearances on either side of November’s international break, Leeds were widely regarded as a standout contender to be hit with an immediate Championship return in 2026. However, mounting a comeback away at fellow Premier League newcomers Sunderland last weekend as they snatched a 1-1 stalemate at the Stadium of Light, Daniel Farke’s men have shown real signs of life over the past month. Collecting a heavyweight scalp on December 3rd as they stormed their way to an empathic 3-1 victory against Chelsea, the Yorkshire-based outfit have skyrocketed their away from the drop zone. Opening the midweek fixtures holding a commanding seven-point buffer over the drop zone, Leeds are also unbeaten in all of their previous five consecutive Premier League appearances. However, despite enjoying what has become a major turn in fortunes, we are backing what could be an enjoyable home victory at Anfield.
Liverpool vs Leeds Betting Tip: Liverpool win & Both teams to score @ 21/10 with Pribet
20:00 Sunderland vs Manchester City
With their sights firmly set on recapturing their Premier League crown this season, Manchester City are enjoying what has become quite the purple patch. Last seen claiming a late 2-1 victory away at Nottingham Forest, Pep Guardiola’s men will be looking to make another title statement on Thursday night. Extending on their EFL Cup adventure a fortnight ago and punching their semi-final spot thanks to a 2-0 win against Brentford, the Sky Blues have now won all of their previous eight consecutive appearances across all competitions – a run that stems back to November 25th. Collecting a heavyweight Champions League scalp last month as they claimed a 2-1 victory against Spanish icons Real Madrid, Man City should also be excited by their recent success on the road. In fact, Guardiola’s superstar squad have won each of their last four showdowns away from the Etihad by an aggregate score of 12-6.
While Sunderland might have only made their iconic Premier League return this season, the Black Cats have rightfully received a string of plaudits from across England’s elite. Gaining a reputation for their rugged approach, Regis Le Bris’ men find the mood in their camp at a red-hot high. Opening the midweek fixtures sat in seventh-place and with their sights set on mounting a genuine European charge in 2026, Sunderland will be relishing another heavyweight battle at the Stadium of Light on Thursday night. Securing an iconic 1-0 victory against arch-rivals Newcastle on December 14th, Le Bris’ side have suffered just a single defeat from any of their previous six consecutive Premier League appearances. However, falling to a routine 3-0 drumming when they travelled to the Etihad last month, the Black Cats will be more than aware that they have a major challenge on their hands here.
Sunderland vs Manchester City Betting Tip: Manchester City win & Under 4.5 goals @ 19/20 with Luckster
Saturday’s Premier League Double
- Liverpool vs Leeds – Liverpool win & Both teams to score @ 21/10
- Sunderland vs Manchester City – Manchester City win & Under 4.5 goals @ 19/20
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