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Charlton out to extend lead

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Charlton Athletic are flying high at the top of the League One table and the race for promotion is hotting up with the frontrunners set to take on Chesterfield on Tuesday night (Chesterfield 3/1, draw 5/2, Charlton 10/11 Match Betting).

The side from The Valley are on course to make a swift return to the Championship as they hold a 10-point lead at the top of the table, with games running out for the chasing pack.

Charlton head into this game at the B2net Stadium on the back of a 2-0 victory over Stevenage Borough and once again Bradley Wight-Phillips got his name on the scoresheet.

Chesterfield boss John Sheridan will make his side fully aware of the threat the attacking player will pose as he hopes to add to his 15 goals for the season.

The visitors on Tuesday have not lost a game in their last nine outings and will be full of confidence when they make the trip to the Derbyshire outfit, who currently sit rock bottom of League One.

With the club five points away from emerging out of the relegation zone, The Spireites are fighting for their lives and will not want that gap to increase this week.

However Charlton (1/6 League One title outright) have made a habit of seeing off sides at this level and should come away from Chesterfield with all three points as they edge closer to the title.

One club who will be looking for Chesterfield to do it a favour is Sheffield United, who will be looking to get back to winning ways when Scunthorpe United travel to Bramall Lane on Tuesday (Sheffield Utd 1/2, draw 3/1, Scunthorpe 6/1 Match Betting).

The Blades will still be hurting following their 1-0 defeat to arch rivals Sheffield Wednesday in the Steel City derby last weekend.

Fortunately for manager Danny Wilson and his men, they have not had to wait long to put things right following the derby loss.

Having drawn a rare blank against the Owls, the Blades (5/1 League One title outright) will be determined to get back to scoring goals when they host the Irons, with the likes of Chad Evans and Richard Cresswell set to cause Scunthorpe problems.

Wilson and his men are hoping to keep in touch of Charlton and pull away from Wednesday in third place and, against an Irons side struggling for form in their last two outings, they should get back to winning ways to give their fans something to cheer about following the defeat at Hillsborough.

Another side pushing for an automatic promotion spot is Huddersfield Town and having secured a first victory under newly-appointed manager Simon Grayson, the Terriers are set for a trip to Broadhall Way to take on Stevenage Borough (Stevenage 13/10, draw 3/1, Huddersfield 2/1 Match Betting).

Tottenham Hotspur failed to secure a win at Stevenage in the FA Cup with their star-studded squad and the home side will prove a tough nut to crack for Town.

However Huddersfield have the not so secret weapon Jordan Rhodes in their armoury and if anyone can get past a stubborn defence it is the Scotland striker.

Boro will be no pushovers on home soil but Huddersfield will be boosted by a new manager at the club and should edge this one.

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Baggies to extend Toon slump

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There are seven Premier League matches taking place on Wednesday, with five of the top seven teams in action. While the two Manchester clubs attempt to open up a gap at the top, Liverpool, Arsenal and Newcastle will all be looking to keep pace in the chase for Europe.

Newcastle v West Brom (19:45)

After an outstanding start to the season, Newcastle have hit a wall in recent weeks and have gone five games without a win. Demba Ba is still posing a threat up front, but injuries at the back have had a big impact.

West Brom, meanwhile, looked a much-improved team in victory at Blackburn on Saturday and their away form, with three wins and two draws in eight games on the road, suggests they can make it a miserable Christmas on Tyneside.

Suggested Bet: West Brom to win @ 10/3

Man City v Stoke (19:45)

Played eight, won eight is the record at Eastlands for City so far and Stoke appear unlikely to stop Robert Mancini’s men. A crucial win over Arsenal, to bounce back from defeat at Chelsea, will have eased the pressure and the leaders should have too much for the Potters.

Stoke will be buoyed by their win at Wolves on Saturday, and it was their third away win of the season. But the Potters have not won at City since 1997 when the pair were in the second tier.

Suggested Bet: City to win 3-0 @ 13/2

Fulham v Manchester United (20:00)

United have not enjoyed their trips to Craven Cottage in recent years, losing twice and drawing once in their last three visits. Sir Alex Ferguson’s men seem determined to right the wrongs of their Champions League exit with Wayne Rooney ending his recent goal drought with three goals in the last two games.

The Cottagers should be good enough to avoid a relegation tussle, but the continuing speculation over Bobby Zamora’s future could be an unwelcome distraction. Martin Jol’s men may struggle to break down the United backline, which has re-grouped under the leadership on Rio Ferdinand.

Suggested Bet: Draw HT/Man Utd FT – 10/3

Aston Villa v Arsenal (19:45)

Villa have major issues at the moment and their Christmas schedule doesn’t do them any favours, with fixtures away to Stoke and Chelsea to come this month. Alex McLeish’s men have scored just two goals in their last five games.

Arsenal were a bit unlucky to end their unbeaten run at Man City last weekend, but will have taken heart from the display. Robin van Persie is likely to cause the Villa defence problems, while a lack of pace in the Villa back four could be exploited by the likes of Walcott, Gervinho and co.

Suggested Bet: Arsenal to win @ 8/11

Wigan v Liverpool (8pm)

Latics have proved the critics wrong again in recent weeks and will go into this game full of confidence, especially if they look at their recent record against the Reds. Liverpool have failed to win in their last three visits to the DW Stadium – with last season’s clash finishing in a 1-1 draw.

Kenny Dalglish’s men have responded to defeat at Fulham with back-to-back wins and not conceding a goal against Aston Villa and QPR. The Reds’ away form has been excellent this season and that is likely to tip the balance in their favour.

Suggested Bet: Liverpool to win @ 8/15

Everton v Swansea (8pm)

These are both struggling for goals, but the pressure will be on Everton to come up with a win after salvaging a draw against Norwich on Saturday. Both need strikers in the transfer window and January can’t come soon enough for Moyes and Rodgers.

Suggested Bet: Draw HT/Draw FT @ 9/2

QPR v Sunderland (8pm)

It’s nervy times at both clubs at present and both managers are counting down the days until the January transfer window opens. The two teams would probably be happy with a share of the spoils, especially after weekend defeats, and that looks the most likely outcome.

Suggested Bet: Draw @ 23/10

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Foxes can extend unbeaten run

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There are nine Championship games taking place on Tuesday, which will have a big impact on both ends of the table. Here’s our treble selection, which is headed by resurgent Leicester as they seek to step up their promotion bid (Championship – totesport).

Leicester v Blackpool

Nigel Pearson already appears to be weaving his magic at the King Power Stadium, with the Foxes unbeaten in their first two games of his second stint in charge. Leicester started his second reign as manager with a crushing win over Crystal Palace and followed that up with a useful draw at Portsmouth at the weekend.

Despite a disappointing start to the campaign, the Foxes are still just one point outside the play-offs and with more spending power in January, will almost certainly mount a promotion challenge.

A win on Tuesday will see Leiceser leapfrog their opponents in the table, but Blackpool will pose a threat to the home side. Ian Holloway’s men have scored ten goals in their last four matches, but have also been conceding plenty and will struggle to cope with the Foxes’ firepower.

Suggested Bet: Draw HT / Leicester FT – 7/2

Derby v Brighton

Two teams who have struggled in recent weeks, go head-to-head at Pride Park and don’t be surprised if honours are even.

Four places and two points separate the Rams and the Seagulls, who look likely to fall short of a place in the top six.

After a fine start, Derby have lost their last four league games and have slipped into the bottom half of the table. Nigel Clough will be worried with their form in front of goal, especially at home, where they have drawn a blank in their last two matches.

Brighton did collect a win over struggling Coventry at the weekend, but they haven’t won away from home since early September – a 1-0 success at Bristol City. Goals have been a concern for Gus Poyet, with no Brighton striker scoring in the last two months.

Suggested Bet: Draw @ 12/5

Watford v Bristol City

The in-form side in the division are in action at Vicarage Road and surely it’s just a matter of time before Bristol City are out of the bottom three. It could happen in midweek, if they can defeat Watford and maintain their recent impressive run.

Derek McIness has inspired the Robins to five wins and a draw in their last five games, including an outstanding win over league leaders Southampton on Saturday. Nicky Maynard has scored three goals in the last two games and McIness will struggle to keep hold of his star striker.

Watford themselves have picked up in recent times, with the Hornets losing just once in their last five matches. They are often a tough nut to crack at home, but this season they have lost four of their nine matches at Vicarage Road.

Suggested Bet: Maynard to score at anytime @ 3/2

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Toon to extend unbeaten record

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Bet on the Premier LeagueNewcastle United travel to QPR for the Monday night fixture and expect them to extend their unbeaten record against the newly promoted Londoners (QPR 11/8, draw 23/10, Newcastle 21/10 – Match Betting).

Toon boss Alan Pardew will be delighted with his side’s start in the league despite not managing to land any big name signings before the transfer window closed.

They come into the game on the back of a 2-1 victory over Fulham at St James’ Park and have been good value for the points they have picked up so far.

Their most impressive performance this season came against North-East rivals Sunderland in the Wear-Tyne derby. They continued their fine record in the fixture despite going into the game as underdogs, winning 1-0 at The Stadium of Light.

Davide Santon is set to make his debut for the Toon at Loftus Road. The Italian full-back has played seven times for his country and was once regarded as one of the most exciting prospects in the world. The 20-year-old now has the opportunity to express his talents in the Premier League in Newcastle colours. It could turn out to be a real scoop for Pardew who signed the player on a five-year contract.

Leon Best has got off to a flyer this season and the in-form striker should be backed to score the first goal at 6/1. The 24-year-old looked a real threat against Fulham and added two goals to his account on that afternoon. Best is blooming with the quality of service he has received so far and can be trusted to continue his rich vein of form.

The last time Newcastle won at Loftus Road was with a 3-2 victory and the same result is a good bet at 28/1 to occur again. Both sides are capable of scoring goals as neither have particularly strong defences. There has also never been a league game between these two sides that has finished goalless and it would come as a complete surprise if it were to happen this time around.

Neil Warnock is likely to hand a debut to Joey Barton against his old club as well as starts for Shaun Wright-Phillips and Luke Young. Rangers were busy in the transfer window, bringing in half a dozen new players, and it may just take a while for them to gel as a team.

Their start to the Premier League season has been hit and miss. They have had just one win although it was an impressive 1-0 success at Goodison Park against Everton. However, they were well beaten in their opening game against Bolton (0-4) and at Wigan they were very much second best in a 2-0 defeat.

The hosts have yet to prove themselves in the top flight this season and are still one of the teams tipped to be relegated to the Championship at the end of the season.

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