Chelsea will be glad to get Michael Essien back from suspension and John Terry back after injury ahead of their clash with Everton, but don’t expect a glut of goals at Stamford Bridge (Everton 7/1 to beat Chelsea).

The Blues have not scored more than one Premier League goal in a match since the end of October, despite having Nicolas Anelka and Didier Drogba available to them throughout the intervening time.

Just two goals in five matches tells its own story about Chelsea’s woes and it’s hard to see them suddenly waking up in front of goal against David Moyes’ disciplined Everton.

This one looks like a low-scoring draw or a Chelsea win and it may be prudent to back the half-time draw, available at 7/5.

Wolves stunned Sunderland with their comeback to grab the points at Molineux last week but students of their form would not have been too shocked – Mick McCarthy’s men are strong finishers.

Wolves have scored the last goal in each of their last three matches, and four of their last six, which would have been five but for Park Ji-sung’s stoppage time winner at Old Trafford.

The problem Wolves have got is that they keep conceding the first goal, which requires them to push to the end, but the 4/7 about Blackburn netting the opener this weekend is not as rewarding as the 9/5 for Wolves to score last.

Stoke City (6/4) are in terrific form and ought to be worth backing to continue their run away to depleted Wigan Athletic.

West Brom and Newcastle are both on 19 points but the Baggies are maintaining their form much better than the Magpies ahead of Saturday’s meeting at the Hawthorns.

Last week’s stunning 4-1 win over Everton came after a home defeat to Stoke which they had dominated whereas Newcastle needed an early gift from Chelsea to hang on for a point on Sunday.

West Brom rested key players in midweek and should be able to make an early breakthrough against Newcastle, who are set to field Sol Campbell and Steven Taylor in central defence.

Peter Odemwingie (6/1) and Chris Brunt are stand-out options in totesport.com’s Enhanced First Goalscorer betting.

The Nigerian, who played 90 minutes at Goodison last week, is fully fit again and could give Campbell problems with his movement.

Three of his four Premier League goals this season have been the first in the match. Brunt is playing well and scored at Everton last week, so could be a worthwhile punt to follow up with a goal anytime in the match – at 9/4.

West Ham’s improvement continues after two wins in a week and they look value to make it a hat-trick by stunning Sunderland at the Stadium of Light – as they did in the Carling Cup back in October (10/3 to win).

The appointment fo Wally Downes to their backroom staff has helped their defending already, although this match looks like it is destined to see both teams getting on the scoresheet (5/6).

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There have been some big-price winners in the Premier League in recent times and, with another weekend of football upon us, it is time to look for some more value, starting at Villa Park (draw 23/10).

Arsenal will still be smarting from last weekend’s 3-2 defeat to Tottenham and the midweek reverse at Braga but Villa have already held both Chelsea and Manchester United at home and will not fear Arsene Wenger’s men, despite a lack of fit strikers at the club.

Bolton have impressed at home, scoring 15 goals already, while Blackpool have hit 10 on their travels and appear determined to attack their way to Premier League safety. Four or more goals in this one (11/8) could be worth a punt.

Manchester United keep finding a way to win and, with Wayne Rooney back in the side, they should be too good for an improved Blackburn side. A win by the popular score of 2-0 looks a tasty price at 11/2, with Rovers very rarely getting a real spanking in the top flight.

Manchester City showed what they can do when it all clicks into place with last week’s 4-1 drubbing of Fulham but Saturday’s opponents, Stoke City, have shown great resilience in recent times, with three consecutive victories seeing them rise to eighth place in the table. Tony Pulis will fancy his side’s chances but the draw at 11/5 looks a real eye-catcher for this fixture.

West Ham United and Wigan are both desperately in need of points from their clash in the East End but, with so much at stake, this must be the draw banker of the weekend (9/4). The Hammers have won only once at home and the Latics only once on their travels, so stalemate should be the order of the day at Upton Park.

Sunderland’s recent form has seen boss Steve Bruce talk about getting into Europe and they will need to win games against the likes of Wolves if they are to achieve this. But the Black Cats do not win many away from the Stadium of Light and this could finally be the weekend when Wolves’ luck changes. Victory over the men from the North East is an inviting 7/5.

Chelsea would expect to travel to St James’ Park and beat Newcastle eight times out of 10 but not in their current form. Carlo Ancelotti’s men confirmed their current malaise with a lacklustre performance in midweek in the Champions League and the Magpies should be able to hold the champions to a draw on Sunday (13/5).

Liverpool have been going in the wrong direction in recent weeks after a mini-revival, despite last week’s 3-0 victory over basement boys West Ham. They can expect no favours from an in-form Tottenham side on Sunday and Tottenham to win to nil (11/5) could be worth a punt as the Reds have scored just four goals away from Anfield this term.

The Championship sees top play second with Cardiff travelling to Loftus Road to face QPR. Rangers have been draw specialists in recent times and a stalemate in west London could be worth looking at, with neither club prepared to give ground in the race for the title (draw 23/10).

Finally, Crystal Palace entertain Doncaster and could be good value to get all three points (13/8) as they have won four games at Selhurst Park this season. The Eagles’ away form has been the problem – with seven defeats already – but they are tipped to send Donny back up the M1 empty handed on Saturday evening.

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1) Bolton to continue their great run at home against Spurs and upset the midweek Champions League winners, who will not like it up ‘em (Bolton 19/10 to win)

2) Fulham have lost only once at home and can take the three points against Aston Villa, who have no fit strikers and have already lost four on their travels.

3) Sunderland to bounce back from their 5-1 mauling at Newcastle when they return to familiar surroundings to take on poor travellers Stoke.

4) The loan signing of David Healy can help Doncaster Rovers (Evens in the match betting) continue their impressive home form against Millwall (13/5 to win, 23/10 the draw).
5) Leicester have also delved into the loanmarket and the arrivals of Darius Vassell and Curtis Davies can earn the win at Barnsley.

6) In a real relegation battle, the last side Preston want to take on is Bristol City as the Robins have lost only one of the last 25 matches against North End.

7) Cristiano Ronaldo is on fire at the moment, scoring 10 goals in his last four games in the Primera Liga, and the former Manchester United ace can lead Real to glory in the Madrid derby.

Bayern Munich have turned a corner since their defeat to league leaders Borussia Dortmund and can continue their unbeaten run, winning four of the last five, against basement outfit Borussia Monchengladbach.

9) Schalke 04 have endured a disappointing start to the campaign but the side that finished second last year can still call on the likes of Raul and Klaas-Jan Huntelaar and should justify favouritism against Bundesliga new boys St Pauli.

10) Bristol Rovers have made a solid start to their League One campaign and can be backed at 10/11 to prevent an FA Cup shock at Darlington, who have already lost three at home and lie mid-table in the Conference.

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