Ok, that might have been a little too personal, but nevertheless, there is money to be made…pens at the ready, Hollywoodbets account loaded, let’s go!
Saturday 23 September
1/7 Manchester City | Draw 15/2 | Nott’m Forest 16/1
To get some of the obvious points out of the way, City will boss this game. They will dictate the pace as well as the possession, but Forest will know that. I’m quite intrigued to see how Forest set up (especially away from home) but there is no doubt City will have too much.
I’ll go with the home side.
20/21 C Palace | Draw 5/2 | Fulham 3/1
I was incredibly disappointed with Palace last time out. I thought they could have taken advantage of a haphazard Villa performance, but just folded over in the final moments of that game.
Fulham are horribly inconsistent, and I’m quite bullish about the home win…
23/10 Luton | Draw 12/5 | Wolves 6/5
I’m starting to worry about Luton. The longer they go without a win, the less likely they are to maintain the confidence necessary to remain competitive in the League. Wolves have played relatively well; they’ve just failed to make it count.
This could be the game they are desperate for – back them to the rafters.
4/5 Brentford | Draw 13/5 | Everton 7/2
Brentford could possibly be the worst team for under fire Sean Dyche to have to face. They are incredibly dangerous in the final third, they are so comfortable in their shape and when you couple all of that with the fact that they are playing at home – the Bees start to look like a banker.
16/5 Burnley | Draw 16/5 | Manchester United 3/4
A ton of people are excited about Burnley due to their commitment to expansive football, their exciting manager, and their performances last season in the Championship…nobody is talking about the fact that they have (however) been horrible so far this season!
Nevertheless, United have been frustrating to follow. Could this be the game United find their feet? I guess it’s the hope that kills…
Under 2.5 goals is the only pick worth taking – and in so doing – maintain your sanity.
Sunday 24 September
9/10 Chelsea | Draw 14/5| Aston Villa 14/5
Aston Villa have been up and down this season, but more so on the road. I think people (and I include myself) have been guilty of jumping on a bandwagon and blowing them up a little bit.
It’s difficult to predict what Chelsea are going to do…they can be horrible at times and yet also produce wonderful performances and still not capitalize on their chances.
I’ll back them here though.
4/6 Arsenal | Draw 10/3 | Tottenham 7/2
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38/100 Liverpool | Draw 9/2 | West Ham 6/1
David Moyes usually is one to relish these sorts of fixtures. They are happy to sit back and play a patient game before springing forward and attacking with unbridled pace.
Liverpool is starting to look like a side capable of competing this year…and yes, I say that with a compromised spirit. They have a formidable attacking presence, and their midfield is starting to find its feet, I think they win this.
2/5 Brighton | Draw 4/1 | Bournemouth 13/2
I maintain that Bournemouth lack a set identity under their new manager, but with that being said, they continue to pick up important points. Brighton will be brimming with confidence, and I don’t see how Bournemouth hurt them here.
Brighton here.
5/1 Sheffield United | Draw 15/4 | Newcastle 12/25
Sheffield United will be happy to pack in and look to defend deep against this Newcastle side, and they have looked to be full value for that approach recently. Newcastle haven’t enjoyed anything near a purple patch at the moment, but after a good win over Brentford and a baptism of fire in the Champions League, I think they could earn a result here.
