Football accumulator tips for Thursday October 20: Leeds lead 11-1 fourfold

The midweek round of Premier League matches draws to a close with two intriguing fixtures featuring embattled managers as Aston Villa travel to Fulham and Leicester welcome Leeds.

Elsewhere, Arsenal could secure top spot in their Europa League group with a win over PSV Eindhoven at home, while Barcelona against Villarreal headlines the three-strong offering from La Liga.

All bets must be placed by 7pm on Thursday.

Racing Post Sport's Chris Rivers has picked:

Both teams to score in Osasuna v Espanyol

Over 2.5 goals in Fulham v Aston Villa

Barcelona to beat Villarreal

Leeds draw no bet v Leicester

The four-fold pays over 11-1 with bet365

Osasuna v Espanyol

After a slow start to the season, Espanyol are moving up the La Liga standings and head to Osasuna unbeaten in three matches. The Parakeets have been sharp going forward, scoring in seven straight league outings, and can find the back of the net once more against an Osasuna side that has failed to score only once in five home outings.

Fulham v Aston Villa

Villa boss Steven Gerrard could do with a positive result to alleviate some of the pressure that has been building on him and could at least see an upturn in his side’s attacking fortunes when they go to Fulham. The Cottagers lack quality at the back but have no such issues going forward, netting at least twice in four of their five home games, while their last eight matches have all featured three or more goals.

Barcelona v Villarreal

Barcelona surrendered top spot in La Liga with Sunday’s 3-1 loss to arch-rivals Real Madrid but can get back to winning ways at home to Villarreal. Barca have won their last three at home in the league and could be catching the Yellow Submarine at a good time with Unai Emery’s side having won only one of their last five in La Liga.

Leicester v Leeds

Leeds were unlucky to take nothing from Sunday’s game against Arsenal and have a good chance to bounce back when they visit bottom-of-the-table Leicester. The Foxes have lost seven of their last nine league games and will be missing the creative talents of the suspended James Maddison, presenting the Whites with a good opportunity to claim a first away win of the season.

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