Premier League week 5 sees some huge fixtures at both ends of the table but we start with the top of the league clash of the titans as Arsenal travel to the Etihad to take on Manchester City on Sunday in the afternoon kick off (16:30 UK time). Arsenal who pushed City last season all the way to the final day of the season will be looking to continue there excellent start to the season after remaining unbeaten after winning in dramatic fashion last weekend in the North London derby against fierce rivals Tottenham by a goal to nil.
While City sit 2 points ahead of 2nd place Arsneal, remain the only team in the league to boast a 100% record so far winning all four games including last weeks 2-1 over Brentford, despite going 1-0 after less than 60 seconds played.
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Sundays earlier game is Brighton v Nottingham Forest (14:00 UK time), Forest will look to build on last weeks shock win over Liverpool (0-1) while Brighton like City and Arsenal remain unbeaten however 2 of thier four games have been draws.
The weekend all kick off on Saturday with West Ham taking on Chelsea in the early kick off (12:30 UK time), and later Crystal Palace host Manchester United in the evening kick off at (17:30 UK time).
The remaining 12 teams all play in the 15:00 games which include an intruging clash between two newly promoted sides Sothampton and Ipswich. Two other teams who face off is Leicester v Everton who are both struggling and looking for thier first win of the season, while Tottenham host Brentford and Liverpool welcome Bournmouth to Anfield.
Aston Villa in great form in the league and back from a convincing 3-0 win in the Champions League on Tuesday agaist Swiss side Young Boys play Wolves, and Newcastle travel Fulham.
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Pre-Match Summary
This promises to be an exciting clash. Historically, Chelsea has had the upper hand in head-to-head matchups, with a notable record of wins against West Ham. However, recent encounters have seen West Ham put up a strong fight, often resulting in close games. This could be closely contested match, with plenty of potential for excitement in terms of goals.
Statistical Insights:
- Home Win/Away Win/Draw: Draw could be a strong possibility; West Ham’s home advantage vs. Chelsea’s historical strength makes this matchup competitive.
- Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Likely to see over 2.5 goals due to both teams attacking prowess.
- Both Teams to Score: Strong likelihood that both teams will score, given their recent form and attacking capabilities.
Aston Villa vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Pre-Match Summary
An early season highly anticipated Midlands derby sees stuggling for form Wolves travel to Villa Park Saturday afternoon. Aston Villa who are playing some excellent football under Unia Emery will be looking forward to this as in recent seasons have had the edge in this matchup, especially at home, where their passionate fanbase have also played a significant role.
Statistical Insights:
- Home Win/Away Win/Draw: Aston Villa go into this as favouirties and should have enough to grab three points, allthough derby matches can upset the form book which Wolves will hoping for.
- Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Likely to see over 2.5 goals, as both teams are more than capable and both have shown attacking intent in recent matches.
- Both Teams to Score: Strong chance that both teams will score, considering their current offensive forms.
Pre-Match Summary
Fulhams form against Newcastle in recent years has been poor havinng not beaten Newcastle since 2017. Marco Silvas men have a tough task ahead depsite having a home advantage, Newcastle who are 3rd in the league are showing good early season form and will be looking to capitalise on Fulhams devensive frailties who are yet to keep a clean sheet in their first four games of the season.
Statistical Insights:
- Home Win/Away Win/Draw: This could be a close contest but Newcastle go into the game as slight favouirtes to win, but a draw could also be on the cards.
- Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Likely, given both sides open and attacking styles, there should be plenty of goalmouth action.
- Both Teams to Score: High probablility both teams will score, as this has been the outcome three times in each of the two teams opening four games this season
Pre-Match Summary
Both teams go into this looking for the first win of the season, the foxes have had a frustrating start to life back in the Premier League with only 2 points from (2D and 2L). While Everton sit rock bottom having lost all four games so far including the last two games which seen them throw away a 2-0 lead against Bournemout at home and Aston Villa away to lose both games 3-2. Both sides would welcome a much needed 3 points.
Statistical Insights:
- Home Win/Away Win/Draw: This really could go either way, however with Everton’s poor defensive start this season and Leicester having home advantage, this could result in a Home Win.
- Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Both teams will see this an opportunity to take 3 points and will be all out attack, so expect chances and with poor defences expect to see goals.
- Both Teams to Score: There is a good chance as both sides have been leaking goals but also in recent games have found the net themselves too.
Pre-Match Summary
Liverpool will be looking to correct last weekend blip at Anfield after losing 0-1 to Nottingham Forest. They quickly reversed there form midweek after beating AC Milan 1-3 at the San Siro in the Champions League after going a goal down early on, so will be looking forward to welcoming a Bournmouth side who have had a mixed start to the season with (1W 1L 2D).
Statistical Insights:
- Home Win/Away Win/Draw: Liverpool are heavy favourites and should have more than enough to take the win especcially at Home.
- Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 goals is a likely outcome as Liverpools firepower and will to create chances at home would suggest there will be goals.
- Both Teams to Score: Unlikely, Bournemouth could struggle to create chances and Liverpool’s defence looks strong this season conceding just the one goal.
Pre-Match Summary
It has not been the welcome back to the Premier League for these two teams that they would of hoped for, as both teams go into this still without a win. Ipswich have registered a couple of points from two well earned draws, wheras Southampton join Everton being the only two teams without a single point and the Saints have only scored one single goal in their first four games of the season.
Statistical Insights:
- Home Win/Away Win/Draw: The winner of this will all depend on who wants it more and shows the attacking mentailty to grab what would be a huge three points over potential relegation rivals. A draw would not be suprising.
- Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Unlikely to see goals, allthough both teams have shown weakness in defence, it is the other end of the pitch that is a concern with the two teams only scoring 3 goals between them all season.
- Both Teams to Score: Unlikely, with the teams atticking lines still not yet firing this season it could be a dull affair.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Brentford
Pre-Match Summary
Still licking their wounds from defeat in the North London derby last weekend Spurs will be looking to bounce back and manager Ange Postecogleou remains optimistic of the home sides ambitions this season. The visitors have had a mixed start and have won both their two home matches, but have lost both there two matches on the road and will be looking to change that against an inconsistent Spurs.
- Home Win/Away Win/Draw: Tottenham do go into this as favourites but it may not be as simple a task to win as Brentford could cause an upset.
- Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Recent head to heads have seen a minimum of four goals scored in this fixture the last four meetings so there is potnetial for a repeat of that.
- Both Teams to Score: Both teams have scored in the last four head to heads so it would not be a suprise to see goals both ends again.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United
Pre-Match Summary
Palace are another team still without a league win this season and will be hoping their midweek Caraboa cup win against Championship side QPR will get there season going. Meanwhile United sit in midtable and after putting seven past lower league Barsnley also in the Caraboa cup, they will be confident arriving at Selhurt Park and will be loking to climb the table and the points back to Old Trafford.
- Home Win/Away Win/Draw: The Eagles won both meetings last season and will be searching for a repeat of that, however United look like they may be coming into form just at the right time.
- Over/Under 2.5 Goals: This could be a tight match and the battle in midfield areas will be key, Under 2.5 goals is likely.
- Both Teams to Score: No. This may not be an open game with few chances in front of goal.
Pre-Match Summary
Both unbeated, and both on eight points, each with two wins and two draws this is the weekends most intruiging fixture. Sitting in 6th and 7th place in the table it is hard to seperate these two, who have both made excellent starts to the campaign. Who will take the initiative?
- Home Win/Away Win/Draw: The seagulls have the home advantage and edge the betting, but given Forest’s new found form this season they will be sure to make it a tough job. Possible Draw.
- Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Both teams have tightened up there defences this season and are looking strong, there may not be many goals in this one.
- Both Teams to Score: Possibly, depsite both having sured up defensivly, both teams do have dangerous attacking options and can still pose a threat.
Pre-Match Summary
Title holders City were pushed all the way last season by Arsenal and it was Arsenal who came out on top of the head to heads last season winning 1-0 at the Emirates and drawing 0-0 at the Etihad taking 4 points off City in total, all though that was not enough in the end as City won the league by 2 points. Going into this one City sit on top again with Arsenal in 2nd place 2 points behind as they were at the end of last season. This is sure to be a fiery encounter with end to end action from the get go.
- Home Win/Away Win/Draw: City are favourites to win, but this wont be straight forward and Mikel Arteta’s men will be hoping to go one better than last season so an away win could also be possible.
- Over/Under 2.5 Goals: These two are more than capable of scoring plenty of goals, but this one depends on how open the game becomes and if midfileders can unlock opposition defences.
- Both Teams to Score: Likely, given the two teams attacking options and attacking styles of play.
This weeks TOP BET:
Aston Villa – Home win
Liverpool – Home win
Fulham/Newcastle – Over 2.5 goals
Tottenham/Brentford – Over 2.5 goals
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