Fantastic three Chelsea, Arsenal, Everton aiming for successive wins

Premier League big guns Chelsea, Arsenal and Everton are all in action in these thrilling 3pm Saturday kick-offs. Jose Mourinho’s unbeaten men could yet come unstuck in a west London derby against QPR, whilst elsewhere in the capital Arsene Wenger prepares to battle Burnley. Further north, the Toffees take on Swansea City at Goodison Park.

Chelsea v QPR
Table toppers Chelsea will see this round of fixtures as an ideal opportunity to make up for mistakes made last time out. The Blues missed the chance to steam eight points ahead of title rivals Manchester City, but will be aiming to get back to winning ways in a west London derby against QPR.

History suggests this encounter will be tight, with two wins apiece and a draw in the last five clashes between these capital clubs.

Mourinho’s men have been a winning machine this season, however, and remain unbeaten in all competitions. Having conceded just four times in seven games at impenetrable Stamford Bridge, the Blues are odds-on at 3/4 to win to nil.

Formidable forward and joint Premier League top scorer Diego Costa could be fit to face Harry Redknapp’s Hoops, and is available at 5/2 to net last against a struggling side that have leaked 18 league goals so far.

If further precautions are taken with Costa, however, Didier Drogba has proven he is still more than capable of leading the line, striking twice in his last two outings, which makes him 3/1 to fire home first again.

QPR, meanwhile, are outsiders at 16/1 to claim a surprise scalp after stealing a 1-0 win last time these two teams met, but will be without the option of suspended centre back Rio Ferdinand, as they look to climb out of the relegation zone. Two-goal hero Charlie Austin was on target in the Hoops’ crucial win against Aston Villa, and is 33/1 to bag a brace or better at Stamford Bridge.

Arsenal v Burnley
Whilst Chelsea look to consolidate their position, rivals Arsenal will have their eye on crashing the top four.
The Gunners have taken a while to warm up this season and are still not firing on all cylinders. A victory boost against Sunderland last time out saw Alexis Sanchez score twice to add to his league tally of five, and the Chile star is 10/3 to open the floodgates.