ANTICIPATION mounts as Arenal take on Manchester City in an early-season clash that prove to be a marker for things to come.
The Gunners arrive in Manchester with several notable absentees but will take solace from the fact that they ground out a point in the goalless draw at The Etihad last season. Honours even this time round?
The action kicks off with a firecracker as West Ham host Chelsea, while stuttering Spurs take on Brentford and Palace host Man United. Any upsets on the cards?
Last matchday weekend was 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 this week’s best bets!
TOTTENHAM vs BRENTFORD
Tottenham have won 10 of their last 11 home games against sides outside the Premier League top six (L1), though they have conceded in all but one of those matches – that run includes a 3-2 win over Brentford in January.
LIVERPOOL vs BOURNEMOUTH
All four of Liverpool’s wins in all competitions under Arne Slot have come by multiple goals whilst since the beginning of last season, only West Ham (47) have conceded more away goals in the Premier League than Bournemouth (42), among the ever-present sides.
SOUTHAMPTON vs IPSWICH
Both teams have scored in 12 of the last 14 Premier League meetings between two newly promoted teams, whilst Ipswich Town (8.6 xGA) and Southampton (8.2 xGA) rank 20th and 18th respectively for expected goals against (xGA) in the top-flight this season.
MAN CITY vs ARSENAL
Manchester City haven’t been behind at half-time in any of their last 15 Premier League games whilst Arsenal are unbeaten in all 11 of their away league games in 2024, and haven’t trailed for a single minute across those matches (W10 D1).
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