Gameweek 9 of the Premier League is upon us, and we look at some of the potential outcomes from this week’s thrilling battles, including the blockbuster clash involving Arsenal and Liverpool.
Nottingham Forest vs Leicester City
Nottingham Forest will host Leicester City in the Premier League on Friday, and they will look to build on their recent win over Crystal Palace. Meanwhile, the Foxes are coming into this game on the back of three wins from the last four matches in all competitions.
Steve Cooper’s men are looking to get their season back on track, and they will look to grind out a positive result here as well. Matches between these two sides are often packed with goals. 22 goals have been scored in the last six meetings between these two teams. Both teams have been defensively vulnerable, and they have conceded in four of their last six outings. Another high-scoring game is on the cards here. Over 2.5 goals seem likely.
Probable Bet: Over 2.5 goals
Manchester City vs Southampton
Manchester City will look to continue their impressive run of form with another victory at home when they host Southampton at the Etihad this weekend. The reigning champions have picked up four wins and two draws from the last six league games. They will be the favourites to pick up all three points.
Meanwhile, Southampton are 19th in the league table with five defeats from the last six league games. They are yet to pick up a single victory in the league. Southampton are massive underdogs heading into this game, and they are likely to struggle against the defending champions. Manchester City are unbeaten in their last 31 Premier League games, and they should be able to grind out all three points here.
Probable Bet: Man City win
Aston Villa vs Bournemouth
Aston Villa will take on Bournemouth in the Premier League on Saturday, and they will look to continue their impressive run of form and grind out of victory at home. The Villans have picked up four wins and two draws from the last six league games.
Unai Emery’s men are full of confidence right now, and the West Midlands club are coming into this game on the back of a midweek win over Bologna in the UEFA Champions League. They will certainly fancy their chances of picking up all three points here.
Meanwhile, the Cherries have been quite inconsistent, and they have picked up three wins from the last six league matches. Matches between these two sides are packed with goals, with the last six producing 19 goals. Four of those games have seen both teams getting on the scoresheet as well. A high-scoring game and an Aston Villa win seems likely.
Probable Bet: Aston Villa/ Over 2.5 goals
Brentford vs Ipswich Town
Brentford will take on Ipswich Town in the Premier League at the weekend, and they will look to bounce back from the defeat against Manchester United. On the other hand, the away side are winless in the Premier League this season, and it will be interesting to see if they can pick up their first victory of the campaign. They will be desperate to pull off an upset here.
Brentford have picked up wins over Ipswich Town in their last three home matches, and they have kept a clean sheet in all of them. They will be the favourites heading into this game, and given the away team’s performances this season, it is fair to assume that Brentford will be able to grind out a positive result. Ipswich have failed to win their last ten league games, and their miseries are likely to continue.
Probable Bet: Brentford win
Brighton vs Wolves
Brighton will take on Wolves in the Premier League at the weekend, and they will look to pick up a win at home. They are unbeaten in five of the last six matches in all competitions. On the other hand, Wolves have lost their last six matches in all competitions, and they are completely devoid of form and confidence.
Brighton are unbeaten in five of their last six matches against Wolves as well. They will be the firm favourites heading into this contest. Wolves have conceded at least twice in 10 of the last 11 league games, and their vulnerable defence is likely to let them down here.
Probable Bet: Brighton win
Fulham vs Everton
Fulham host Everton in the Premier League on Saturday, and they will look to bounce back from their disappointing run of form. The Cottagers have lost their last two league games in the league, and they will look to get back to winning ways here. They are undefeated in their last six meetings against Everton.
Meanwhile, the visitors have shown improvement in recent weeks, and they are unbeaten in their last four meetings. This should be a cracking contest. Both teams are quite evenly matched on current form, and it will be interesting to see who comes out on top here.
Neither side will want to end up on the losing side and a cautious approach is expected. A low-scoring game could be on the cards. The last six meetings between these two have produced just seven goals.
Probable Bet: Under 2.5 goals
West Ham United vs Manchester United
West Ham will take on Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday, and they will look to get their stuttering season back on track. They are coming into this game on the back of the defeat against Tottenham.
Meanwhile, Manchester United are in disappointing form as well, with just one win from the last five outings. Both teams will be desperate to pick up all three points here, and it will be interesting to see who comes out on top.
Manchester United have picked up four wins from the last six matches against West Ham. On paper, they are the better team, and they should be able to grind out all three points. A double chance on Manchester United seems like an ideal bet here.
Probable Bet: Man United win or draw
Chelsea vs Newcastle United
Chelsea host Newcastle United in the Premier League on Sunday, and they will look to bounce back from the defeat against Liverpool last week. The Magpies are coming into this game on the back of a defeat against Brighton as well. Both teams have had a similar start to the season, and it will be interesting to see who comes out on top.
Neither side has been particularly impressive at the back, and they have conceded goals quite frequently. Chelsea have conceded seven goals in their last five outings, while Newcastle United have conceded in four of the last six matches. 17 goals have been scored in the last six meetings between these two teams, and another high-scoring contest is on the cards.
Probable Bet: Over 2.5 goals
Crystal Palace vs Tottenham
Crystal Palace host Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League at the weekend, and they will look to put their dreadful start behind them. The Eagles are winless in the Premier League so far, and they have lost their last three games.
Meanwhile, Tottenham have been quite inconsistent and they will look to put together a winning run now. They have picked up four wins from the last five matches in all competitions. Tottenham have picked up five wins from the last six meetings against Crystal Palace and given the form of the home team, another win is on the cards for Tottenham.
Probable Bet: Tottenham win
Arsenal vs Liverpool
Arsenal host Liverpool in a blockbuster clash this Sunday, and they will look to bounce back from their first defeat of the Premier League campaign against Bournemouth. Meanwhile, Liverpool have picked up six wins in a row, and they will be full of confidence heading into this contest. They will look to extend their lead at the top of the table.
The last six meetings between these two sides have been quite equally matched. Both teams have won two each, and the remaining two matches have ended in a draw. It will be difficult to separate the two teams, and it remains to be seen who comes out on top. Neither side are defensive in their approach and an attacking game is expected here.
20 goals have been scored in the last six meetings between these two teams, and another high-scoring contest is likely. Five of the last six meetings have seen both teams get on the score sheet as well.
Probable Bet: Over 2.5 goals/Both teams to score
