The English Premier League returns with a handful of exciting matchups in Gameweek 7, with the highlight undoubtedly the clash between Manchester City and Tottenham. With an in-depth preview on the featured game covered, let’s take a look at the rest of the matches in the round.
Saturday 10 September
38/10 Fulham | Draw 3/1 | Chelsea 7/10 (13:30)
Fulham has surprised me with the way in which they have gone about their business so far this season. They asked questions of Liverpool and Arsenal and then pushed Spurs all the way. Chelsea hasn’t been their best and I think playing away to Fulham might be a tall order – yes, I said that with my chest! Back the home side.
36/10 Bournemouth | Draw 51/20 | Brighton 8/10 (16:00)
Bournemouth showed some fight to come back from 2-0 down and come with all three points last time out. I wonder whether this was just down to the ever-powerful ‘new manager’ syndrome – but either way, they impressed. Brighton should win here though. They are a better side and 8/10 is inviting enough.
13/10 Southampton | Draw 49/20 | Brentford 21/10 (16:00)
I keep thinking Southampton are too big a club and too competitive in their play to go down this year…and then I remember stranger things have happened and that’s why it’s called the beautiful game! If ever there was a resilient, streetwise, and gritty team in the League, it’s Brentford. They might have enough to have a crack at Southampton – but it will be a tough game. I think Brentford on the Win/Draw Double Chance is the pick – Get on at 11/20.
2/10 Liverpool | Draw 13/2 | Wolves 10/1 (16:00)
I cannot believe the odds available on this game! The Wolves’ win is unbelievably priced! I know they are playing at Anfield, and Liverpool is not exactly a sub-par side – but gracious me, they haven’t been great and why wouldn’t you want to take them on here? Teams have shown that if you have a go at Liverpool, put them under pressure early and ask them to play at a pace where their restructuring and transitional movement isn’t dictated by their possession – they struggle.
This might be a cardinal sin and maybe even a cop-out – but with the price available here I’m going to back the Away Win/Draw Double Chance. I wouldn’t add it to anything but at 53/20 I’m getting behind it.
31/20 Leicester | Draw 49/20 | Aston Villa 17/10 (16:00)
Aston Villa was probably unlucky not to get all three available points against City. They needed a reaction and I think they achieved that. Leicester has blown hot and cold, but they have shown signs of improvement. I doubt Villa’s ability to repeat such a performance on the road, and so Leicester might be a sneaky option! Get on tentatively.
4/10 Manchester City | Draw 44/10 | Tottenham 6/1 (18:30)
Please see our feature game.
Sunday 11 September
7/20 Arsenal | Draw 42/10 | Everton 7/1 (15:00)
Without any shadow of any doubt! I thoroughly enjoyed watching Arsenal lose in front of buoyant Stretford End – but I am also aware that Arsenal were not their usual selves and in front of goal they have been far more clinical.
Everton will struggle to keep up with the game and the aggressive press Mikel Arteta’s side is likely to look at employing here. I’m all over this home win – get on!
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27/20 West Ham | Draw 24/10 | Newcastle 2/1 (15:00)
I really enjoy Newcastle under Eddie Howe. The Magpies took the game to Liverpool without fear or intimidation – albeit to be fair, I’m not sure there are too many who fear Liverpool these days…
West Ham seems to be kicking on now, they turned up against Chelsea and because of VAR, were unlucky to come away with something. This should be an absolute cracker – both teams to score is the call for me. 7/10 is available.
51/20 Crystal Palace | Draw 5/2 | Man United 21/20 (17:30)
Tough game. Incredibly tough game. Manchester United have done well to go on and win on four straight occasions since their horrid start…however, this is the sort of game they need to win to consolidate those positive performances.
Palace has been brilliant though, they counter with devasting pace and have the sort of players who are able to hurt you anywhere across the final third. If United win this, I think it’s a bigger result for public perspective than any of their previous four – I think United on the Win/Draw Double Chance and Both Teams to Score (Yes) at 21/20.
Monday 12 September
17/20 Leeds | Draw 26/10 | Nottm Forest 33/10 (21:00)
I worry about the depth available at Leeds. I’m surprised to see Dan James be allowed to join Fulham on deadline day considering what the youngster brings to their attacking threat.
Forest couldn’t get over the line against Bournemouth, a statistic which sort of bows to the fact that they got more than 20 players over the line before the window shut! I like Forest and will go for them here, but I was disappointed with what they were able to do in front of goal last time out. Back the away win tentatively.
Treble @ 3/1
Brighton Win 8/10
Arsenal Win 7/20
West Ham v Newcastle: BTTS (Yes) 7/10
