As we enter matchweek seven we have a new Premier League leader as Liverpool capitlise on Manchester City dropping points away to Newcastle last weekend. City took the lead only to be pegged back by a second half Anthony Gordon penalty to bring Newcastle level and earn the magpies a point. While Liverpool made no mistake away to Wolves with a 2-1 win and goals from Ibrahima Konate and Mohammed Salah ensuring Liverpool leapfrog City into top spot and Wolves now sit bottom of the table.
This weekend it is Liverpools turn to play the early kick off on Saturday (12:30 UK time) against Crystal Palace who lost 2-1 to Everton last weekend after taking an early lead through defender Marc Guehi which now leaves the Eagles still withouth a win and have now dropped into the bottom 3.
City Meanwhile will look to change there fortune after drawing the last two games, with a win against in form Fulham who travel to the Etihad (15:00), the remaining Saturday afternoon matches feature Arsenal v Southampton, Brentford v Wolves, Leicester v Bournmouth and West Ham v Ipswich.
Everton who earned there first win of the season last week welcome Newcastle in the late game (17:30).
Sunday sees three games beginning with Manchester United travelling to play Aston Villa (14:00) who are in fine form and confidnece will be high after beating German giants Bayern Munich 1-0 in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Chelsea who are in excellent form themselves and in particular Cole Palmer who scored four in the first half last week play Nottingham Forest (14:00) and Brighton face Tottenham at (16:30).
Pre-Match Summary
Palace now 18th in the table and still without a win will not be looking forward to this one, while Liverpool seem to be going from strenght to strength under new manager Arne Slot. The reds will be loooking to continue there remarkable form and tighten there grip on top spot with another win.
Statistical Insights:
- Home Win/Away Win/Draw: Despite having the home advantage, an Away win is likely as Liverpool will be looking to stay top of the table.
- Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 goals has a strong change especially if Liverpool are in the mood like they have been in recent weeks.
- Both Teams to Score: Possible, Palace can create chances and will pose a threat at home so do not rule this out.
Pre-Match Summary
Arsenal left it late and despite being eventual winners 4-2, they let a 2-0 lead slip as Leicester made it 2-2 in an exciting game at the Emirates last weekend. Todays opponents however look to be seriously struggling and are in 19th place without a win, East to see why Saints are the league favouirtes to be relegated.
Statistical Insights:
- Home Win/Away Win/Draw: It would take something really special to see anything other than a Home win.
- Over/Under 2.5 Goals: A very likely outcome to see over 2.5 goals , this may end up shooting practice if Arsenal start fast.
- Both Teams to Score: Unlikely, its hard to see Saints creating many chances and will be lucky to have many shots let alone goals.
Brentford vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Pre-Match Summary
Brentford have now taken the lead in the opening minute in there last 3 games only to go on and not win the match, a worrying stat for the fast starters. Wolves will have taken note of this and will be coming here looking for their first win of the season as they currently sit bottom of the table.
Statistical Insights:
- Home Win/Away Win/Draw: Tough one to call, but a Home win is a favourable selection.
- Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Likely to see goals, Wolves have the worst defensive record so far this season and that could possibly be worsened in this match.
- Both Teams to Score: Likely, as neither side have managed to keep a clean sheet so far this season.
Pre-Match Summary
Leicester will be flattened after last weeks defeat to Arsenal, they had come back from 2-0 down to level the game and looked set for an amazing result only to then throw it away at the end, this surly will knock the confidence. Bournemouth however are enjoying themselves and a win here could see them climb into the top half of the table.
Statistical Insights:
- Home Win/Away Win/Draw: Another tough game to call, perhaps honours will even at the end of this one.
- Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 is possible, both teams have shown defensive frailties this season while also being capable in an attacking sense.
- Both Teams to Score: Yes, both teams have shown they can score goals and have good attacking options.
Pre-Match Summary
Back to back draws for City sees them slip to 2nd behind Liverpool so a win is a must for Gaurdiola’s men. City did win midweek in the Champions League v Bratislava 4-0 so will be hoping for a repeat of that scoreline at home against a Fulham team who have won the last two and come here only 3 points behind City sitting in 6th place.
Statistical Insights:
- Home Win/Away Win/Draw: Despite Fulham hitting some good form recently, it is hard to see past a Home win here with City loooking to take top spot back.
- Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 goals is likely, City are always capable of multiple goals especially at home.
- Both Teams to Score: Possible, Fulham are in good form and will fancy their chances, they will create chances, the question is can they convert one?
Pre-Match Summary
With only one win between them this season, both sides go into this desperatly searching for a win to hopefully kick start there somewhat underwhelming starts to the season. Only a point seperates the two sides as they sit 14th & 15th respectivley in the table, but will both be weary as to how close they are to the relegation zone.
Statistical Insights:
- Home Win/Away Win/Draw: Ipswich seem to be the leagues draw specialists with 4 of there 6 games ending level, is another Draw on the cards today?
- Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Both teams have conceded 10 goals this season so we may see goals in what could be an open game.
- Both Teams to Score: Possible, as both teams defences have been open, and conceding goals seems to be a regular occurence, the problem for these two teams is scoring goals.
Pre-Match Summary
Everton finally got their first win last week with two excellent Dwight Mcneil goals to come back from a goal down to beat Crystal Palace. The Goodison crowd will be up for this early evening game under the lights as Newcastle come here after slipping down to 7th place having not won in their last two losing to Fulham and drawing last week to Manchester City.
Statistical Insights:
- Home Win/Away Win/Draw: Newcastle go into this as slight favouirtes in the betting, however it may pay to side with a Home win as Everton will look to make the home crowd be the advantage.
- Over/Under 2.5 Goals: This could be a tight game and under 2.5 goals may be favourable.
- Both Teams to Score: Possible, both teams like to attack and certainly have it in their ranks to produce goals.
Aston Villa vs Manchester United
Pre-Match Summary
Aston Villa continue to thrive under Unai Emery and are flying high in the league, a midweek win over Bayern Munich in the Champions League will also boost confidence and it seems the sky is the limit right now for Villa. United on the other hand continue to stuggle and there is unrest with the spotlight firmly on manager Erik Ten Hag and his future in doubt after a series of poor results and performances.
Statistical Insights:
- Home Win/Away Win/Draw: Likely Home win, in form Villa could extend this superb run against a really out of sorts Manchester United.
- Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Historically this fixture does have a lot of goals and this could be the same outcome.
- Both Teams to Score: Likely, Villa’s attacking style does occasionally leave them vulnerable at the back so there is a possiblity of goals for either side.
Pre-Match Summary
Chelsea move into the top 4 only 2 points behind league leaders Liverpool after an astonishing performance last weekend at home to Brighton where Cole Palmer scored 4 goals inside the first half to ensure another 3 points for Maresca’s team in a 4-2 win. Forest were unable to maintain there unbeaten run as they lost 1-0 to Fulham, but will looking to bounce back here.
Statistical Insights:
- Home Win/Away Win/Draw: Home win is likely given Chelsea’s recent form and home advantage.
- Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 goals has a strong chance as Chelsea front line is in top form and have scored the most goals in the league (15) so far this term.
- Both Teams to Score: Possible, Forest do pose a danger and may be able to catch Chelsea on the counter.
Pre-Match Summary
Not much seperates these in the form book, in fact only a point can split them in the table with Spurs moving into 8th place after a convincing 3 nil away win last weekend at Old Trafford. Brington meanwhile have dropped to 9th place a point behind Spurs after a defeat to Chelsea last week and having drawn the 3 games previous to that, which leaves the Seagulls without a win since August.
Statistical Insights:
- Home Win/Away Win/Draw: One that could go either way, this will depend on who wants it most.
- Over/Under 2.5 Goals: This game has the potential to see goals, both temas like to attack so there should be plenty of goal mouth action and opportunities for goals.
- Both Teams to Score: Two good attacking teams with plenty of players who can unlock defences, both teams to find the net is a likely outcome.
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