THE Premier League returns after the Nations League break, and there are some classic clashes coming up. The North London derby promises to be another thriller; will the Gunners come to rue Rice’s red card? Haaland’s one man mission to destroy every record possible shows no letting up as he smashed home another hat-trick – his eighth in the Premier League last time out, a boon for acca and bet builder lovers, with plenty of value punts hitting home! More of the same again this weekend?
The guys from OPTA have returned with their prime picks for this weekend’s games. scouring their records and using their incredible database of facts and stats to determine the best bets. Will they net a winner or two this time round?
Check out what’s on the menu!
LIVERPOOL vs NOTTINGHAM FOREST
Diogo Jota has scored six goals in five appearances against Nottingham Forest in all competitions, netting in all three of his games against the Tricky Trees for current side Liverpool (4 goals). Jota has also scored seven goals in his last nine league starts at Anfield
CHELSEA vs BOURNEMOUTH
No side’s Premier League games this season have seen more goals than Chelsea’s (12 – 7 for, 5 against), while Bournemouth are one of two sides to both score and concede in all three of their Premier League games so far this season (also Leicester).
TOTTENHAM vs ARSENAL
Arsenal v Tottenham has seen more penalties (26) than any fixture in Premier League history. Indeed, there have been 10 penalties in the last 12 league north London derbies, including four in the last five.
MAN CITY vs BRENTFORD
Erling Haaland has scored 16 goals in his last 10 Premier League appearances, including seven in three this season. The Norwegian scored Man City’s only goal in their 1-0 win over Brentford at the Etihad last season.
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