EPL Soccer Picks, Predictions, Best Bets: Arsenal looking to extend win streak to eight straight across all competitions

January 6 kicks off another hectic week of English Premier League action, after Arsenal extended their first-place lead over Manchester City by six points.

Now, a rematch from earlier in the season ensues at the Emirates Stadium this Thursday between Arsenal and Liverpool, while Brentford and Sunderland clash for a spot in the top five. Erling Haaland is most certainly ready to get back on track with a goal against Brighton after going three straight without finding the net.

Arsenal vs. Liverpool best bet: Arsenal ML (-165)

Arsenal have only beaten Liverpool once in their last five meetings, with Liverpool seeing out a narrow 1-0 victory at home earlier this EPL season on August 30.

Arsenal still holds all the marbles this season after winning seven straight in all competitions. A 4-1 victory against Aston Villa saw the Gunners successfully conclude 2025, right before kicking off 2026 with a hardy 3-2 win over Bournemouth. They are -165 home favourites, looking to improve their 15-3-2 record and put more between them and Man City after the Citizens drew 1-1 with Chelsea last weekend.

Liverpool are always a potential threat to any team, as we’ve seen plenty of times this season already, and are just one of two teams to beat the Gunners in the Premier League this season. However, the fourth-place Reds enter this match as major +400 underdogs after recently dropping points with draws against Leeds and Fulham.

Considering Arsenal are at home and should be well prepared after allowing just five goals in their last five games, the Gunners look a good bet in this one.

Brentford vs. Sunderland best bet: Sunderland +0.5 (+100)

Brentford are picking up the pace as they press on in the EPL, undefeated in their last five games, as they hold seventh place with 30 points and a 9-3-8 record. The Bees kicked off the New Year with a vital 0-0 draw with Tottenham at home, before putting four past Everton on Sunday with an Igor Thiago hat-trick to bag a 4-2 victory in their most recent match.

Sunderland stand in eighth place with 30 points as well, meaning a win for either side could potentially send them into the top five. While Brentford have looked dangerous in recent showings, Sunderland have tied their last four games, including a 0-0 draw against City on January 1 and 1-1 draw with Tottenham last Sunday. If Sunderland builds from the back tonight, another draw could ensue as they’ve only allowed 2 goals in their last five games, which makes picking Sunderland +0.5 a safe choice for this match.

Best player prop bet: Erling Haaland Anytime Goalscorer in Manchester City vs. Brighton (-195)

The Norwegian star striker is just waiting to break through 20 goals this season, with 19 to his name already. City have done well in recent matches, although Haaland hasn’t tucked away a goal for three straight games now, meaning he’s definitely due for one at home here against 10th-placed Brighton, who have conceded 11 goals in their last seven games.