This weekend we have some very interesting games. From the opening match between Southampton and Manchester United, to the biggest game of weekend - the famous North London Derby.
Southampton vs Manchester United
The home side is finding their feet while the visitors are all over the place which makes this an interesting matchup. The momentum is on the home team's side, but you should never underestimate Manchester Utd. Not even after losing at home to Crystal Palace.
Both sides think that they can win this, but I think they'll be happy sharing the points.
My Bet: Draw @3.370
Newcastle vs Watford
Newcastle impressed us all by making Spurs look like a League One side and all the critics of Steve Bruce had to eat their words (yours truly included). While the market and the pundits think that Newcastle will win this game, I'm not that sure.
They played a very hard game against Leicester (lost after the penalties) while Watford finally won. Yes, we are talking about a League One side here but this may be just what is needed for them to turn their luck around.
My Bet: Watford +0 @2.100
Chelsea vs Sheffield United
Chelsea finally started to play and while the odds on straight win are too short for my liking, I think they are justified. Sheffield United didn't embarrass themselves in the EPL, in fact, they impressed me.
My Bet: Chelsea -1.5 @2.240
West Ham vs Norwich
West Ham did well away from home and in this one they'll be looking for the first home win of the season hoping that their fans will forget that Manchester City game.
Norwich is the most pleasant surprise of the season and it looks like everybody is joining the Pukki Party. I do hope it continues, but I din't like Norwich in the game against Chelsea. They looked spent.
The home side won their cup game against Newport County while Norwich lost to Crawly (playing their second team). With both sides well rested and eager to win I can see a lot of goals here. Especially when you consider that both sides have strong attacks and a very dodgy defences.
My Bet: Over 3.5 @2.240
Burnley vs Liverpool
The legend has it that Liverpool never managed to win 13 league games in a row and that Klopp fears traveling to Burnley. As he should.
While everyone is talking about the Pukki party, Aguero, Sterling and Salah, most forget to mention that Ashley Barnes is rubbing elbows with them at the top scorers list.
While opposing this Liverpool looks stupid (and it well may be), I think this game will be one of those banana games.
My Bet: Burnley +1 @2.710
Leicester vs Bournemouth
A solid Leicester against an inconsistent Bournemouth. On paper, this is an easy win for the home side but if you look at the H2H, you'll notice that historically Leicester didn't have an easy time winning this matchup.
Both sides have goals in them, but I think this one could be a major let down to those that are expecting many goals.
My Bet: Under 2.5 @2.320
Manchester City vs Brighton
Another potential banana game. Pretty much, the entire football community is debating about the goal margin by which the home side will win. Will it be 4-0 or 5-0. Don't get me wrong, if anyone has the power to do it - that is the home team.
But will they do it? I still remember their last home game. Being an optimist I'll go for the overs here.
My Bet: Over 3.5 @1.800
Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa
The last Crystal Palace game has shown me that this season will follow the similar pattern as the last one did. Crystal Palace drops the point at home to an average side just after beating one of the big boys away from home.
Bookies being impress by their away performance shorten the odds on their win... let's see if I'm right about it here.
My Bet: Aston Villa +0 @2.460
Arsenal vs Tottenham
I've been reading the pundits talking about Arsenal destroying Tottenham in this game. Hell, Arsenal will demolish Tottenham they say. After seeing them losing to Newcastle it's a logical conclusion to make, but...
This is not an ordinary game. This is one of the biggest rivalries in the world. This game is played for the pride of North London! A game in which Chickenham is trying to fight off the invaders from Woolwich.
Now that I've insulted both sides, let's see what we can do here.
Arsenal are in better shape, no doubt about it, but after losing at home to Newcastle, Tottenham will do everything in their power not to lose here. This game can go either way when it come to goals, but I'll be a pessimist here and go for the unders.
My Bet: Under 3 @1.990
Everton vs Wolves
The miracle has happened! Everton managed to score a goal. In fact they scored 4!
I keep waiting for the extra games to catch up with Wolves, but they keep going and going and going. I hope they won't stop now that I'm backing them here.
My Bet: Wolves +0 @2.650
That would be all for this gameweek. Good luck!
