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Saturday, 16 September
56/10 Wolves | Draw 4/1 | Liverpool 4/10 (13:30)
I know Liverpool have gotten a lot of criticism early on, but they look like a side ready to click into gear. Wolves are struggling and desperate for points now. They have lost some of their best players (Matheus Nunes) and the situation is just starting to look supremely dire… I’m happy to back the 4/10 about the away win.
7/10 Fulham | Draw 29/10 | Luton 4/1 (16:00)
Fulham earned a good point against Arsenal before being humbled again at City, they can be a tricky side to face and are really well-organized. I love the look and feel of Luton in the League – but the reality is they are going to struggle. Back the home win.
2/7 Tottenham | Draw 48/10 | Sheffield 17/2 (16:00)
Spurs won’t change their approach Ange Postecoglou’s side will look to be direct and want to take the game to the Blades…Sheffield are another side who are seemingly just bobbing and weaving at the moment, I’m not too confident in their ability this season, let alone this game. Back Spurs to win both halves at 16/10.
5/1 West Ham | Draw 37/10 | Manchester City 5/10 (16:00)
This is an interesting game; West Ham are off to a flyer! They made massive strides already this season, they have been shrewd in the market after losing Declan Rice and David Moyes has seemingly gotten a dressing room humming.
City on the hand (at least before the Fulham game) are yet to hit their straps properly…which I suppose is rather ominous for the rest of the League. I’m not saying City don’t win, I just think backing both teams to score at 7/10 makes more sense.
12/10 Manchester United | Draw 11/4 | Brighton 2/1 (16:00)
Brighton showed they are happy to commit to expansive football even when they are backed into a corner and are limited as far as chances are concerned. I don’t think they will fear travelling to Old Trafford and having a go at United’s defence, I mean why should they?
However, I think such an approach favours United. The Red Devils have certainly underachieved in terms of performance; however, they are a little better when they have teams coming at them. I’m not confident, but I think I’ll back the hosts.
9/10 Aston Villa | Draw 26/10 | C Palace 29/10 (16:00)
Roy Hodgson continues to fly the flag for experience. Palace never look to overcomplicate their football and are happy to get the job done – no matter the simplicity. Unai Emery will be weary of seeing his side become complacent, especially after they were thumped by Newcastle and Liverpool. I think Villa have the better side, for sure, but they will need to shift Palace around if they are confident of achieving something here.
11/20 Newcastle | Draw 33/10 | Brentford 48/10 (18:30)
Brentford are really good at home; I have doubts about them on the road though. Newcastle will surely have something to prove here, they haven’t really been able to sustain a decent level of consistency. Newcastle has the ability and the stronger side – surely, they will win? I’ll back them at home, but tentatively.
Sunday, 17 September
34/10 Bournemouth | Draw 3/1 | Chelsea 15/20 (15:00)
I know everyone suggests that Bournemouth is ‘bubbling under’ but I haven’t been impressed with them. Their identity leaves a lot to be desired going forward and while they look like a side who want to be direct…they just don’t execute.
I don’t know what to make of Chelsea…do we put a line through their last performance? I mean they look like a side who are starting to get going but I’m not sure. Back the Blues, but don’t get too delirious with the bet.
46/10 Everton | Draw 7/2 | Arsenal 11/20 (17:30)
Sean Dyche is starting to get a little desperate…his side have at times flattered to deceive and I suspect that at some point they will lose confidence. I don’t think Arsenal are the side they were last year, however the win against United would have done wonders.
I know United aren’t the side they were however, the value of the win wouldn’t have changed. Back the visitors.
Monday, 18 September
11/10 Nottingham Forest | Draw 51/20 | Burnley 24/10 (20:45)
Forest is a difficult side to play at home. They struggle on the road but are certainly a different kettle of fish when they play on their own patch. They have already established some impressive performances at home, and this might not be too different.
Burnley continue to try and play this attractive brand of football, but I’m not sure it’s a good look on them…but then again, I might just be being far too ‘traditional’. I’m on the home win here though.
