With the Premier League making its return on Saturday, the likes of Manchester City and Arsenal will steal centre stage.
Ahead of a stacked schedule from up and down the Premier League, we have taken an in-depth look at three top-flight showdowns and some of the most intriguing betting markets.
Saturday, November 4th
12:30 Fulham vs Manchester United
Crashing out of the EFL Cup on Wednesday night following a woeful 3-0 drumming at home against Newcastle, Manchester United find themselves in the midst of another public crisis. Now facing a major uphill battle in their bid to claim a crucial top-four finish this season, it is no secret that Erik ten Hag has a huge amount of pressure on his shoulders at Old Trafford.
Suffering a Manchester derby hammering at the hands of City last weekend as they suffered another 3-0 defeat, the former Ajax boss will be more than aware that his squad faces a must-win showdown on Saturday lunchtime.
Losing back-to-back appearances over the past week by an aggregate score of 6-0, the Red Devils are already eight points adrift of breaking into the Champions League positions.
Likewise, losing two of their first three European showdowns this season and tipped as a real outside contender to punch their knockout stage ticket, United have quickly gained a reputation for their rather glaring defensive issues.
On the flip side, extending on their EFL Cup adventure earlier in the week as they secured a 3-1 romp away at Championship high-flyers Ipswich, Fulham should find the mood in their camp at a red-hot high.
Gaining a string of plaudits on their Premier League return last season as they clinched a top-half finish, Marco Silva’s side have lost just a pair of their previous eight appearances across all formats – a run that stems back to a 5-1 loss at the hands of Manchester City on September 2nd.
Looking to make a heavyweight statement in west London here, the ex-Everton boss should also be excited by his side’s continued success at Craven Cottage.
Last seen on home soil claiming a 3-1 victory against relegation scrappers Sheffield United, it is worth highlighting that Fulham have won four of their last five contests in front of their own supporters.
Fulham vs Manchester United Best Betting Markets:
- Both teams to score @ 7/10 with 1xBet
- Fulham to score over 0.5 goals @ 8/15 with BetUS
- Rasmus Hojlund to have over 0.5 shots on target @ 2/5 with Pribet
15:00 Manchester City vs Bournemouth
While Manchester City might have entered October’s international break with a 1-0 defeat away at Arsenal, Pep Guardiola’s side have come roaring back in some style. With many tipping the Sky Blues as a leading contender to make more Premier League history this season, Saturday’s hosts will certainly be smelling the chance to make another statement at the Etihad.
Last seen putting in a famous performance at Old Trafford as they breezed their way to an iconic 3-0 romp against their bitter local rivals, the former Barcelona boss has seen his superstar squad win each of their previous three appearances across all competitions by an aggregate score of 7-2.
Really hitting top gear over the past fortnight, it should also be noted that City have continued to gain a fearsome reputation for their success at the Etihad.
Making history last season as they became the first English club since 1999 to be crowned treble champions, Guardiola’s side have won each of their previous six straight contests in front of their own supporters.
Although Bournemouth might have finally put a first Premier League victory of the season on the board last weekend, the Cherries still find themselves at the heart of a looming relegation scrap.
Crashing out of the EFL Cup earlier in the week as they suffered a 2-1 loss at home against Liverpool, Saturday’s guests have struggled to find any kind of stability since they appointed Andoni Iraola over the summer.
Collecting just six points from their 10 Premier League appearances this season, Bournemouth will also be worried by a nightmare record against the defending champions.
Losing each of their last 13 straight showdowns against Guardiola’s superstar squad, the Cherries are rightfully tipped as a landslide underdog on Saturday afternoon.
Manchester City vs Bournemouth Best Betting Markets:
- Manchester City win to nil @ 4/5 with Olympusbet
- Erling Haaland to score over 1.5 goals @ 2/1 with Dachbet
- Philip Billing to be shown a card @ 3/1 with Luckster
17:30 Newcastle vs Arsenal
While Arsenal might have arrived at the London Stadium on Wednesday night looking to make a major EFL Cup statement, the Gunners are coming off the back of a real missed opportunity. Eventually slumping to a 3-1 drumming at the hands of West Ham, Mikel Arteta’s side will know the importance of claiming an immediate response when they arrive at St. James’ Park.
Falling at the final hurdle last season as they missed out on the chance to get their hands on a first Premier League crown since 2004, the Gunners do have the feel of a squad seeking some recent stability.
While Arsenal might have breezed their way to a routine 5-0 romp against relegation scrappers Sheffield United last weekend, Saturday’s guests have won just a trio of their previous six appearances across all formats.
Likewise, including their midweek 3-1 EFL Cup defeat against West Ham, Arsenal have mustered just one win from any of their last four showdowns away from the Emirates – a run that stems back to September 30th.
On the flip side, while Arsenal might have watched their EFL Cup adventure come to an abrupt end earlier in the week, Newcastle laid down a stellar marker at Old Trafford.
Punching their quarter-final ticket thanks to a famous 3-0 romp against Manchester United, Eddie Howe’s side will find the mood in their camp at a red-hot high.
Gaining a string of praise during their Champions League adventure this season and sat in pole position to punch their knockout stage ticket, the Magpies are riding a major wave of momentum.
Marking their return from October’s international break with a 4-0 victory against Crystal Palace, Newcastle have also won five of their previous six contests at St. James’ Park.
Newcastle vs Arsenal Best Betting Markets:
- Both teams to score @ 8/11 with Vegas Land
- Newcastle double chance @ 8/15 with Olympusbet
- Kieran Trippier to be shown a card @ 4/1 with BetUS
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