Last week gave us our usual dose of thrill and spill, but with it came unbridled joy, frustration and well humour all rolled into one! There were some huge wins, embarrassing losses and frustrating draws – but it’s given us something to speak about all week.
Europe’s crown jewel is back for another round of action, and we are right here with you!
Saturday 29 October
8/1 Leicester | Draw 54/10 | Manchester City 2/7 (13:30)
City once again proved their worth bouncing back in emphatic fashion against Brighton. They played as though they had a point to prove – and in that environment it’s always going to be difficult for anyone who comes up against them.
Leicester have begun to start keeping clean sheets and earning valuable points for them…I doubt this happens on Saturday though. City and Over 2.5 Goals is trading at around 6/10.
17/20 Newcastle | Draw 26/10 | Aston Villa 32/10 (16:00)
Eddie Howe needs more praise than just the media giving him praise for his work at Newcastle. They are currently in the upper echelons of the toughest league in the world – and we are well past the so-called honeymoon phase.
Aston Villa have effectively shown that they just didn’t enjoy Steven Gerrard’s company…yeah…Newcastle win.
39/10 Bournemouth | Draw 3/1 | Tottenham 13/20 (16:00)
I’m starting to make myself look a little silly with my willingness to believe in Spurs…don’t get me wrong, they have a classy squad of players and a more than competent manager, and so success should surely follow?
Bournemouth at home could be a tricky affair though, they are starting to play with a degree of confidence, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see them take something out of this game. Under 2.5 goals at even money is my value pick though.
39/20 Brighton | Draw 47/20 | Chelsea 29/20 (16:00)
Brighton is without a win in five games under their new boss, and I suspect things might be becoming less comfortable. One thing about Roberto de Zerbi though is that he will not shy away from the belief in his system – which I am all for.
Chelsea should have been put to the sword against United – and had they played a better team they probably would have. I think there might be something in this for Brighton, they will take the game to Chelsea and ask
the Blues to deal with them. I’m on the home Win/Draw Double Chance at 5/10.
19/20 Crystal Palace | Draw 26/10 | Southampton 29/10 (16:00)
I’m inclined to suggest that Palace were just off the boil last time out against Everton. They haven’t been that poor for ages and so I think we can tentatively put a proverbial line through that performance.
Southampton earned a fantastic result against Arsenal, and they will surely be hoping this helps them kick on…I don’t think it’s as clear cut, but Over 2.5 Goals at 19/20 is attractive.
12/10 Brentford | Draw 49/20 | Wolves 9/4 (16:00)
Brentford have been pumped in consecutive away games (5-1 at Newcastle and then 4-0 to Villa) but they always seem to show up at home. If ever there was a football team which lived to personify the effect of a crowd it is surely the Bees!
Wolves have been poor; they just cannot score. I know we say that every week, but until it changes, I say pile in. Back the home win.
27/20 Fulham | Draw 49/20 | Everton 2/1 (18:30)
Fulham are almost unapologetic in their reliance on Aleksandar Mitrovic. Their talisman leads the line, very rarely disappoints and without doubt gives his side a degree of confidence.
Everton will come into this fixture with supreme confidence though and will certainly want to have a say.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin clicked into gear and well the rest is history.
Fulham on the Win/Draw Double Chance and Both Teams Scoring at 17/10 is incredible value though – get on.
1/3 Liverpool | Draw 48/10 | Leeds 7/1 (20:45)
Liverpool will surely want to set the record straight once again, but even so I think the prices on offer are ridiculous. Yes, Leeds have shown they can be awful and have nothing going forward – but surely, they too find an exodus soon?
Liverpool is static at times, and I think they become their own worst enemy…nevertheless, they are playing at Anfield and certainly have the caliber to put Leeds to the sword.
Back the home win and over 2.5 goals at 13/20.
Sunday 30 October
1/5 Arsenal | Draw 6/1 | Nottingham Forest 12/1 (16:00)
Arsenal suffered a frustrating set-back against the Saints, but this is a different Gunners side. Their belief and mentality around their own team has significantly shifted and they know they will need to have more quality.
Forest might be chippy after their monumental win against Liverpool, but this is Arsenal. A team playing at the top of their game, not relying on individuality and reminiscing about their recent past!
Arsenal on the Half-time/Full-time double at 11/20.
7/10 Manchester United | Draw 3/1 | West Ham 36/10 (18:15)
This should be a brilliant game to watch, neither side will give an inch, and both will be confident of getting a result. United at home will come into the game with plenty confidence, a lot has been made of their mindset recently and I completely agree! There is irrefutable evidence of improvement under their new manager.
West Ham are another side brimming with quality but bogged down by inconsistency – if they don’t start lively, I think United might have too much for them, writes Ryan Liberty.
