Ed Chamberlin explains why Wigan Athletic can make it two wins on the spin this weekend.
Martinez's men look good value to win at Stadium of Light, says Ed
What a fantastic week! I've been lucky enough to present two compelling games of football.
First at St James' Park on Tuesday night, where just like at the Emirates two days earlier, it was the 'tale of two penalties'.
Unlike at Arsenal, neither was given and left the crowd, viewers, journalists plus Jamie Redknapp, Dwight Yorke and myself debating the decisions at length.
We looked at umpteen replays in the studio yet could still not decide if they were penalties so what chance has the referee got with one look at full speed?
Charming
I actually met the referee, Lee Probert, at Newcastle Airport the next morning and we discussed the game and decisions.
He was charming, eloquent and his explanations made perfect sense, which makes me think what a shame it is for everyone that referees don't get to speak to the media after games.
Probert's decision not to award Manchester United a penalty threw Arsenal another lifeline ahead of the 148th North London Derby in the League.
I can safely say presenting that game on Wednesday night was the biggest thrill of my presenting career. The game was epic - a classic encounter that was the perfect present for Sky Sports' 20th birthday celebrations. It was a joy to watch and a privilege to present.
However, a draw was not much use to either side as Sky Bet have pushed out Arsenal to 10/1 to win the title and Spurs have drifted to 9/4 to finish in the top four.
Talking of 3-3 thrillers, Manchester United will look to make amends for the injury-time collapse against Everton in September when they meet in the game that kicks off the Premier League weekend on Sky, live from 12.30pm on Saturday on Sky Sports HD1.
United are 1/6 with Sky Bet to win a 19th title but this won't be easy against an in-form and confident Everton side. However, United have scored more goals (76) against Everton than they have against any other Premier League side and have lost just two of the last 31 Premier League meetings, winning 23.
United are also unbeaten in the last 17 Premier League meetings at Old Trafford (won 14), winning each of the last four, and Everton's only win at Old Trafford was 3-0 in August 1992 - Peter Beardsley among the goals.
Man Utd v Everton
Chelsea have some momentum now and are Man Utd's biggest dangers for the title (13/2 with Sky Bet). They play West Ham, who still seem to be reeling from their second half demise against Manchester United.
They have not looked the same side since and are down to 2/5 now for relegation. Chelsea are unbeaten in the last 12 meetings with West Ham in all competitions, winning ten, and look impossible to oppose even at 1/4.
Chelsea v West Ham
Birmingham kept our winning run going last week making it 12 successful 'bets of the week' from 16 selections. For lucky 13 I'm going to take a risk by siding with Wigan at the Stadium of Light.
Sunderland's season is falling apart as their free-fall continues. The team's confidence looks shot to pieces. In contrast, Wigan will be buoyant after climbing out of the bottom three with their big win at Blackpool.
Add to that Wigan's excellent record against Sunderland. Wigan are unbeaten in the last five Premier League meetings, winning twice, and have lost only one of the nine Premier League games in total, winning five. Wigan have also only lost on one of their seven visits to the Stadium of Light in all competitions, winning three of the last five.
Wigan are never the safest of betting propositions but look worth chancing at Sky Bet's attractive 11/4.
Sunderland v Wigan
