The big thaw means that there should be no trouble with the weekend Premier League fixtures so let’s look at all the betting options for the six matches on Saturday (check out Premier League outright and match prices).

Aston Villa v West Brom

These two west Midlands rivals have been heading in different directions in recent times with Villa losing their last three top-flight games and the Baggies scoring seven goals to win their last two. The form book will be thrown out of the window, as ever, for a local derby and, with Emile Heskey and Ashley Young both back in the ranks, the Villans should be able to arrest their current slide.

Value bet: Villa to win 2-0 (7/1)

Everton v Wigan

The Goodison Park alarm bells would have been ringing after their 4-1 home defeat to West Brom but they bounced back to take a point from Chelsea last time out. But it has still been a below-par season for David Moyes? men to date. Wigan have won just once on their travel this term but have Hugo Rodallega back after suspension. However, if the Toffees are to rescue their season, they must win games like this as Wigan have scored just five goals away from home all season.

Value bet: Everton to win to nil (6/5)

Fulham v Sunderland

Sunderland have won one, lost one and drawn one since beating Chelsea 3-0 at Stamford Bridge and their games are notoriously hard to predict. They are not the same side away from home (apart from against the champions) but face a Fulham side who have won just twice this campaign, with nine draws to date. But the Cottagers did okay against Arsenal last time out and, with Asamoah Gyan rated as doubtful with a toe injury, they might sneak this one down by the Thames.

Value bet: 2-3 goals (10/11)

Stoke v Blackpool

The Seasiders have had two weeks without a game as their clash with Manchester United fell foul of the weather last weekend and they will be raring to go at the Britannia Stadium. Ian Holloway’s side have already won three times away from home this season and they could take something from this clash at the Britannia Stadium. Jermaine Pennant and Andy Wilkinson should return for the Potters but a draw is forecast for this one.

Value bet: 1-1 draw (6/1)

West Ham v Manchester City

The Hammers finally picked up three points against Wigan back in late November but they still find themselves bottom of the table and will struggle against a City side who are capable of beating anyone when they gel as a unit. Carlos Tevez is absent but City should still be too good for a West Ham side that seem destined for the drop.

Value bet: City to win (5/6)

Newcastle v Liverpool

The sacking of Chris Hughton sent shockwaves through the Premier League this week, as did the name of his successor. But the appointment of a new manager normally affects the players in a positive way for at least three or four games and the Magpies may be able to sneak this one against a Liverpool side who do not seem to be able to string too many results together. Alan Pardew may not have been the fans? choice on Tyneside but if they take all three points on Saturday, then all will be well with the world again.

Value bet: Newcastle to win (12/5)

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