After a riveting midweek slate of soccer on the continental stage, teams return to their domestic assignments this weekend. The Premier League features eight matches over the weekend. I’ll break down three of the contests from a sports betting perspective.

Meanwhile, Ruud van Nistelrooy's Leicester will be desperate to break a horror run of results that has seen them lose their last six matches in all competitions, and 12 of their last 13 in the Premier League. Currently 19th in the table, they need a win to help kickstart a run that could get them out of the relegation zone.

Manchester City welcome a high-flying Brighton to the Etihad Stadium this weekend.The Premier League champions have the opportunity to break into the top four with a win this afternoon. Pep Guardiola