This Premier League Sunday Preview kicks off with two cracking games.

Chelsea host West Brom at Stamford Bridge on Sunday lunchtime.

Chelsea are the form in the Premier League, they have won their last seven successive matches. They beat Manchester City 3-1 in their last fixture and it was an excellent comeback from Antonio Conte's men.

West Brom also find themselves in excellent form, with Tony Pulis side unbeaten in their last four fixtures. They have won three and drawn one of their last four matches, they come into this match on the back of an impressive 3-1 win against Watford.

Chelsea vs West Brom – Sunday 11th December 2016 – 12:00 - BT Sport 1 

Chelsea

Chelsea welcome West Brom to Stamford Bridge, with both sides in excellent form coming into this match.

The hosts Chelsea come into this match on the back of an excellent 3-1 win, away against Manchester City.

It was a disappointing performance from the hosts, with City squandering a whole host of chances at 1-0 up, with Chelsea rallying in the second half.

A Gary Cahill own goal (45) meant City went into the break with a 1-0 advantage.

Chelsea recovered in the second half, with Diego Costa (60), Willian (70) and Eden Hazard right at the death (90) consigning City to a hefty defeat.

The main headline was the fracas at the end, that saw Sergio Aguero (90+6) and Fernandinho (90+7), sent off and given four and three match bans.

Hazard In Great Form

That result will have delighted manager Antonio Conte, as Chelsea have won their last eight successive Premier League matches.

The move to a back three had seen them record six wins without conceding, they have now conceded two goals during that sequence.

Chelsea will be looking to make it nine successive wins, beating Tottenham and City in successive games is an excellent achievement.

Blues Favourites

Chelsea head into this fixture as the favourites, with their incredible recent form taken into account, they are the form team in the Premier League.

They will be looking to register their twelfth win of the season, the recent wins giving them incredible confidence.

Antonio Conte's men will be looking to continue their overall record against the Baggies, in 104 meetings they have won 45, drawn 26 and lost 33.

Chelsea are 1/4 with Diego Costa at 11/4 to score first.

Chelsea

Baggies In Great Touch

West Brom come into this match in great form, winning their last match against the in form Hornets 3-1.

Jonny Evans opened the scoring for the Baggies (16), with Chris Brunt doubling their advantage in the first half (34).

Kabasele halved the advantage in the second half for the Hornets (60), with star midfielder Roberto Pereyra sent off with just six minutes to go.

Matt Phillips finally put the match to bed (90+1), with the ten men of Watford recording back to back defeats.

West Brom Looking Forward

West Brom have seemingly turned the corner, with three great wins against Watford, Burnley and Leicester away.

The result against Watford means they head into this fixture unbeaten in their last four matches, Chelsea will represent a much tougher challenge.

They have conceded 3 goals in their last four games, it will be an area they will need to maintain if they are to beat the Blues.

Baggies Underdogs

West Brom do come into this match as the underdogs, with Chelsea's incredible form and home advantage informing that.

This will be a tough fixture for Tony Pulis's side, Chelsea are the best side in the Premier League.

West Brom have a mixed recent record against Chelsea, with a win, a draw and a loss in their last three fixtures.

West Brom are 10/1 with Salomon Rondon at 11/1 to open the scoring.

 

The second match sees Manchester United face Tottenham at Old Trafford.

The hosts United have endured a tough season, with Mourinho's side producing excellent performances but failing to capitalise on their dominance.

They come into this match on the back of four successive draws and they will be looking to deliver a much-needed win against a top side.

Tottenham come into the match on the back of a thumping 5-0 win against Swansea last weekend. It was the perfect response along with the win in their final Champions League match against CSKA Moscow.

Manchester United vs Tottenham – Sunday 11th December 2016 – 14:15 - Sky Sports 1 

Manchester United

Manchester United welcome Tottenham to the Theatre of Dreams, with United looking to finally get over the line and secure a win.

Manchester United come into this match on the back of another frustrating draw against Everton, with a 1-1 draw the outcome after 90 minutes at Goodison.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic (42) gave the visitors a first-half lead, with Stekelenburg at fault after failing to stay on his line.

Former Blue Marouane Fellaini was substituted on for his 100th appearance in the 85th minute.

It proved to be a costly substitution, with the Belgian clumsily giving away a crucial penalty, with Baines (89) obliging to make it 1-1.

Premier League The Target

That result will have devastated both United and Mourinho, it again goes to show that United are lacking the cutting edge required, at both ends of the pitch.

They fared far better against Zorya in midweek, with United putting two past the Ukrainians and securing their passage to the Europa League last 32.

Goals from Henrikh Mkhitaryan (48) and Zlatan Ibrahimovic (88), secured an excellent win for United.

Jose Mourinho's side will be looking for another response, with a win the minimum requirement in this fixture.

United Favourites

Manchester United come into this tie as heavy favourites, with their pedigree and form this season informing those odds.

They will be looking to capitalise on their dominance and convert draws into wins.

Jose Mourinho's side will be looking to continue their excellent form at home against Tottenham, with United winning 1-0 and 3-0 over the last two seasons.

United are 23/20 with Zlatan Ibrahimovic at 4/1 to score first.

Manchester United

Spurs Thumping win

Tottenham come into this match in great form, having won twice in a week , both in the Premier and Champions League.

They won their last game in the Premier League 5-0, with Spurs thumping a poor Swansea side.

Harry Kane opened the scoring with a 39th-minute penalty, Heung-Min Son made it 2-0 before the first half (45+1).

Harry Kane returned to double his tally in the 49th minute, with Christian Eriksen scoring a late double to down the Swans (70, 90+2).

Tottenham In Need Of Wins

Pochettino will be wanting his side to continue their excellent run in the Premier League, with Harry Kane now fit and firing with four in his last four league matches.

Tottenham now find themselves seven points behind leaders Chelsea, they will need to find the killer instinct up front, having drawn 6 matches, the highest in the league.

Spurs signed off their campaign on a winning note, with a 3-1 win against CSKA Moscow in the Champions League.

Dzagoev opened the scoring for the visitors (33), with Dele Alli (38), Harry Kane (45+1) and an Akinfeev own goal (77) ensuring a memorable comeback for Tottenham.

Spurs Underdogs

Tottenham come into this match as underdogs, with just the one defeat this season they have been very hard to beat.

This will be a tough fixture for the Mauricio Pochettino's side, with United playing some great football but failing to capitalise.

Spurs have an excellent recent record against United, they won 3-0 at White Hart Lane last season.

Tottenham are 23/10 with Harry Kane at 11/2 to open the scoring.

 

Betting Tips

Tip 1 – Hazard to score first @ 7/2 and Chelsea to win 3-1 @ 10/1

Tip 2 – Kane to score first @ 11/2 and Manchester United to win 3-1 @ 16/1

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