English Premier League

Premier League Saturday Tips: Back Forest to keep it tight at 3/1 and six more bets

Nuno Espirito Santo in Nottingham Forest training
Stephen is backing under 1.5 goals when Forest host West Ham

Ste Tudor highlights where the goals and three points will likely be found as he gets this Premier League betting weekend started...

  • Back second half goals at St James' Park

  • Back goals galore at Anfield

  • Bet on Palace to compound Wolves woes


Newcastle v Arsenal SuperBoost

You can now back Thomas Partey to commit 1 or more fouls against Newcastle at 1/12.00 - boosted up from 1/51.20!

Partey and his Arsenal teammates travel to Newcastle for the early kick-off on Saturday (12.30pm), and it is set to be a raucous encounter following their 1-0 defeat in the fixture last season.

Only Kai Havertz (16) has committed more fouls in the Premier League this season than Thomas Partey's 14, and he has committed one or more fouls in seven of his nine Premier League games this season.

In fact, he's managed to commit two or more in six of those games, which include two in each of his last two vs Bournemouth and Liverpool.

English Premier League - Top 3 Fouls Won

Player Team Apps Fouls Won Fouls Won/90*
Bruno Guimarães Newcastle 10 41 4.1
Joël Veltman Brighton 10 25 2.6
Cole Palmer Chelsea 10 25 2.6
Anthony Gordon Newcastle 9 25 2.9
Ryan Gravenberch Liverpool 11 22 2
Tyler Dibling Southampton 11 22 3.5
Ryan Yates Nottm Forest 10 22 2.8
James Maddison Tottenham 10 22 2.9
Bukayo Saka Arsenal 9 21 2.5
Matheus Cunha Wolves 11 20 2
Youri Tielemans Aston Villa 11 20 1.8
Elliot Anderson Nottm Forest 10 19 2.8
Jordan Ayew Crystal Palace 10 19 4
Destiny Udogie Tottenham 10 19 2.1
Mohamed Salah Liverpool 11 18 1.7
Flynn Downes Southampton 10 17 1.7
Kyle Walker-Peters Southampton 9 17 1.9
Eberechi Eze Crystal Palace 9 17 1.9
Adama Traoré Fulham 11 16 2
Antoine Semenyo Bournemouth 11 16 1.5
Thomas Partey Arsenal 10 16 1.6
Moisés Caicedo Chelsea 10 16 1.6
James Justin Leicester 9 16 1.8
Iliman Ndiaye Everton 11 15 1.7
Rico Lewis Man City 10 15 1.7
Abdul Fatawu Leicester 10 15 2.8
John McGinn Aston Villa 9 15 2.4
Facundo Buonanotte Leicester 9 15 2.1
Yoane Wissa Brentford 8 15 2.4
Bryan Mbeumo Brentford 11 14 1.3
Liam Delap Ipswich 10 14 1.8
Jean-Ricner Bellegarde Wolves 10 14 2.6
Ezri Konsa Aston Villa 10 14 1.5
Evanilson Bournemouth 10 14 1.8
Kalvin Phillips Ipswich 7 14 2.3
Eddie Nketiah Arsenal 7 14 2.6
Jack Harrison Everton 11 13 1.9
Morgan Rogers Aston Villa 11 13 1.3
Ollie Watkins Aston Villa 11 13 1.4
Bruno Fernandes Man Utd 10 13 1.4
Dejan Kulusevski Tottenham 10 13 1.5
Georginio Rutter Brighton 10 13 1.9
Mateus Fernandes Southampton 10 13 1.6
Alex Scott Bournemouth 8 13 4.5
Mohammed Kudus West Ham 8 13 1.8
Calvin Bassey Fulham 11 12 1.1
Alexis Mac Allister Liverpool 11 12 1.4
Dominic Calvert-Lewin Everton 11 12 1.2
Ola Aina Nottm Forest 10 12 1.3
Joelinton Newcastle 10 12 1.3
Omari Hutchinson Ipswich 9 12 1.4
Yasin Ayari Brighton 9 12 2.2
Carlos Baleba Brighton 9 12 1.7
Christian Nørgaard Brentford 9 12 1.4
Marc Cucurella Chelsea 9 12 1.7
Adam Wharton Crystal Palace 8 12 1.7
Phil Foden Man City 8 12 2.3
Raúl Jiménez Fulham 11 11 1.5
Andreas Pereira Fulham 11 11 1.2
Daichi Kamada Crystal Palace 11 11 1.6
Leif Davis Ipswich 10 11 1.1
Tino Livramento Newcastle 10 11 1.6
Pedro Porro Tottenham 10 11 1.1
Enzo Fernández Chelsea 9 11 1.7
Wesley Fofana Chelsea 9 11 1.3
Savinho Man City 8 11 1.9
Dominic Solanke Tottenham 8 11 1.4
Sandro Tonali Newcastle 8 11 2.5
Kenny Tete Fulham 11 10 0.9
Luis Díaz Liverpool 11 10 1.4
Milos Kerkez Bournemouth 11 10 1
Marcus Tavernier Bournemouth 11 10 1.1
Danny Welbeck Brighton 11 10 1
Ryan Christie Bournemouth 11 10 1.3
Marc Guéhi Crystal Palace 11 10 0.9
Josko Gvardiol Man City 11 10 1
Joe Aribo Southampton 10 10 1.5
Dwight McNeil Everton 10 10 1
Kai Havertz Arsenal 10 10 1
Amadou Onana Aston Villa 10 10 1.3
Vitalii Mykolenko Everton 9 10 1.2
Kobbie Mainoo Man Utd 7 10 1.6
Morgan Gibbs-White Nottm Forest 7 10 1.6
Emile Smith Rowe Fulham 11 9 1
João Gomes Wolves 11 9 0.9
Jarrod Bowen West Ham 11 9 0.8
Ismaïla Sarr Crystal Palace 11 9 1.7
Tyrick Mitchell Crystal Palace 11 9 0.9
Noussair Mazraoui Man Utd 10 9 1.1
Alejandro Garnacho Man Utd 10 9 1.2
Anthony Elanga Nottm Forest 10 9 1.4
Idrissa Gueye Everton 10 9 1.1
Crysencio Summerville West Ham 10 9 2.4
Levi Colwill Chelsea 10 9 0.9
Nicolas Jackson Chelsea 10 9 1
Stephy Mavididi Leicester 10 9 1.3
Pape Sarr Tottenham 10 9 2.2
Ashley Young Everton 9 9 1
Wes Burns Ipswich 8 9 2
Jérémy Doku Man City 8 9 2
Orel Mangala Everton 8 9 1.8
Jack Grealish Man City 7 9 2.3
Mathias Jensen Brentford 6 9 2.3
Kaoru Mitoma Brighton 11 8 0.8
Jhon Durán Aston Villa 11 8 2.6
Kevin Schade Brentford 11 8 1.5
Nathan Collins Brentford 11 8 0.7
Rodrigo Muniz Fulham 10 8 2.2
Callum Hudson-Odoi Nottm Forest 10 8 1
Leon Bailey Aston Villa 10 8 1.4
Jacob Ramsey Aston Villa 10 8 1.1
Ilkay Gündogan Man City 10 8 1.1
Sam Morsy Ipswich 9 8 0.9
Noni Madueke Chelsea 9 8 1
Victor Kristiansen Leicester 9 8 0.9
Curtis Jones Liverpool 8 8 1.8
Diogo Jota Liverpool 7 8 1.4
André Wolves 7 8 2
Oliver Skipp Leicester 6 8 1.8
Trevoh Chalobah Crystal Palace 5 8 1.6
Alex Iwobi Fulham 11 7 0.7
Dominik Szoboszlai Liverpool 11 7 0.8
James Tarkowski Everton 11 7 0.6
Cameron Archer Southampton 11 7 1.1
Mikkel Damsgaard Brentford 11 7 0.8
Mateo Kovacic Man City 11 7 0.7
Marcus Rashford Man Utd 10 7 0.9
Harvey Barnes Newcastle 10 7 1.3
Leandro Trossard Arsenal 10 7 1.1
Yukinari Sugawara Southampton 10 7 0.9
Chris Wood Nottm Forest 10 7 0.8
Wilfred Ndidi Leicester 10 7 0.7
Casemiro Man Utd 9 7 1.2
Jota Silva Nottm Forest 9 7 3.5
Reiss Nelson Arsenal 9 7 2.2
Harry Winks Leicester 9 7 0.8
Marcos Senesi Bournemouth 9 7 0.8
Sasa Lukic Fulham 7 7 1.1
Jefferson Lerma Crystal Palace 7 7 1.5
Son Heung-Min Tottenham 7 7 1.1
Rasmus Højlund Man Utd 6 7 1.8
Yerson Mosquera Wolves 5 7 1.4
João Pedro Brighton 5 7 2.1
João Félix Chelsea 5 7 5.3
Chiedozie Ogbene Ipswich 5 7 2.6
Cody Gakpo Liverpool 11 6 1.3
Rayan Aït-Nouri Wolves 11 6 0.6
Guido Rodríguez West Ham 11 6 0.7
Lucas Paquetá West Ham 11 6 0.7
Keane Lewis-Potter Brentford 11 6 0.7
Vitaly Janelt Brentford 11 6 0.6
Jean-Philippe Mateta Crystal Palace 11 6 0.7
Erling Haaland Man City 11 6 0.5
Bernardo Silva Man City 11 6 0.6
Sam Szmodics Ipswich 10 6 1.1
Gabriel Martinelli Arsenal 10 6 0.9
Pedro Neto Chelsea 10 6 1.2
Brennan Johnson Tottenham 10 6 0.7
Cristian Romero Tottenham 10 6 0.6
William Saliba Arsenal 9 6 0.7
Declan Rice Arsenal 9 6 0.7
Will Hughes Crystal Palace 9 6 1.2
Darwin Núñez Liverpool 8 6 1.3
Gabriel Jesus Arsenal 8 6 4.8
Joachim Andersen Crystal Palace 8 6 0.8
Micky van de Ven Tottenham 8 6 0.8
Jack Clarke Ipswich 8 6 1.6
Jacob Greaves Ipswich 7 6 0.9
Ben Brereton Southampton 7 6 1.3
Jaden Philogene Aston Villa 7 6 2.8
Yves Bissouma Tottenham 7 6 1.4
Tim Iroegbunam Everton 6 6 1.4
Hwang Hee-Chan Wolves 6 6 2.1
Trent Alexander-Arnold Liverpool 11 5 0.5
Ibrahima Konaté Liverpool 11 5 0.5
Jan Bednarek Southampton 11 5 0.5
Justin Kluivert Bournemouth 11 5 0.7
Adam Smith Bournemouth 11 5 0.7
Mario Lemina Wolves 11 5 0.5
Lucas Digne Aston Villa 11 5 0.5
Fábio Carvalho Brentford 11 5 1.6
Diogo Dalot Man Utd 10 5 0.5
Dan Burn Newcastle 10 5 0.5
Lewis Hall Newcastle 10 5 0.6
Tomás Soucek West Ham 10 5 0.7
Aaron Wan-Bissaka West Ham 10 5 0.6
Jamie Vardy Leicester 10 5 0.5
Conor Chaplin Ipswich 9 5 1.6
Neco Williams Nottm Forest 9 5 1.2
Nélson Semedo Wolves 9 5 0.6
Nicolás Domínguez Nottm Forest 8 5 1
Joe Willock Newcastle 8 5 1.8
Malo Gusto Chelsea 8 5 0.7
Edson Álvarez West Ham 8 5 1.1
Taiwo Awoniyi Nottm Forest 7 5 4.3
Caleb Okoli Leicester 7 5 0.7
Adam Lallana Southampton 7 5 1.6
Matty Cash Aston Villa 6 5 1.1
Manuel Ugarte Man Utd 5 5 2.4
Ryan Manning Southampton 5 5 1.4
Ross Stewart Southampton 4 5 3.4
Jørgen Strand Larsen Wolves 11 4 0.4
Taylor Harwood-Bellis Southampton 11 4 0.4
Michail Antonio West Ham 11 4 0.5
Pau Torres Aston Villa 11 4 0.4
Emerson West Ham 11 4 0.4
Daniel Muñoz Crystal Palace 11 4 0.4
Matthijs de Ligt Man Utd 10 4 0.5
Craig Dawson Wolves 10 4 0.5
Gabriel Magalhães Arsenal 10 4 0.4
Toti Gomes Wolves 9 4 0.5
Manuel Akanji Man City 9 4 0.5
Gonçalo Guedes Wolves 8 4 3
Dango Ouattara Bournemouth 8 4 0.9
Fabian Schär Newcastle 8 4 0.5
Lewis Dunk Brighton 8 4 0.5
Matheus Nunes Man City 8 4 1.2
Carlos Soler West Ham 8 4 1.4
Yankuba Minteh Brighton 7 4 0.9
Lloyd Kelly Newcastle 7 4 1.7
Álex Moreno Nottm Forest 7 4 0.7
Dara O'Shea Ipswich 7 4 0.6
Riccardo Calafiori Arsenal 6 4 0.9
Pablo Sarabia Wolves 5 4 2
Kevin De Bruyne Man City 5 4 1
Ibrahim Sangaré Nottm Forest 3 4 1.7
Reece James Chelsea 3 4 1.5
Virgil van Dijk Liverpool 11 3 0.3
Maximilian Kilman West Ham 11 3 0.3
Andy Robertson Liverpool 10 3 0.4
Sean Longstaff Newcastle 9 3 0.6
Konstantinos Mavropanos West Ham 9 3 0.4
Mads Roerslev Brentford 9 3 0.6
Rúben Dias Man City 9 3 0.4
Sepp van den Berg Brentford 9 3 0.4
Tom Cairney Fulham 8 3 2.3
Alexander Isak Newcastle 8 3 0.4
Jean-Clair Todibo West Ham 8 3 0.5
Kristoffer Ajer Brentford 8 3 0.4
Pervis Estupiñán Brighton 8 3 0.5
Maxence Lacroix Crystal Palace 8 3 0.4
Harry Wilson Fulham 7 3 3.7
Jesper Lindstrøm Everton 7 3 0.8
Beto Everton 7 3 2.8
Julio Enciso Brighton 7 3 3.2
José Sá Wolves 6 3 0.5
Igor Julio Brighton 6 3 0.6
Ferdi Kadioglu Brighton 6 3 0.7
Ben Johnson Ipswich 5 3 0.9
Vladimír Coufal West Ham 5 3 1.2
Paul Onuachu Southampton 5 3 4.6
Ryan Fraser Southampton 4 3 1.9
Mikey Moore Tottenham 4 3 3.3
Jorginho Arsenal 3 3 1.7
Martin Ødegaard Arsenal 3 3 1.1
Radu Dragusin Tottenham 3 3 1.4
Boubacar Kamara Aston Villa 3 3 8.2
Billy Gilmour Brighton 2 3 2.8
Ricardo Pereira Leicester 2 3 1.8
Lamare Bogarde Aston Villa 2 3 1.6
Antonee Robinson Fulham 11 2 0.2
Lewis Cook Bournemouth 11 2 0.2
Emiliano Martínez Aston Villa 11 2 0.2
Matz Sels Nottm Forest 10 2 0.2
David Raya Arsenal 10 2 0.2
Jack Hinshelwood Brighton 10 2 0.2
Wout Faes Leicester 10 2 0.2
Lisandro Martínez Man Utd 9 2 0.2
Jan Paul van Hecke Brighton 9 2 0.2
Aaron Ramsdale Arsenal 9 2 0.2
Abdoulaye Doucouré Everton 9 2 0.3
Christopher Nkunku Chelsea 9 2 1.2
Rodrigo Bentancur Tottenham 9 2 0.4
Harrison Reed Fulham 8 2 3.3
Tommy Doyle Wolves 8 2 0.7
Luis Sinisterra Bournemouth 8 2 0.9
Jurriën Timber Arsenal 8 2 0.3
Ben White Arsenal 8 2 0.3
Adam Armstrong Southampton 8 2 0.4
Enes Ünal Bournemouth 8 2 1.2
Christian Eriksen Man Utd 7 2 0.4
Issa Diop Fulham 7 2 0.5
Mats Wieffer Brighton 7 2 0.8
Jack Stephens Southampton 7 2 0.3
Kyle Walker Man City 7 2 0.4
Timo Werner Tottenham 7 2 0.7
George Hirst Ipswich 7 2 1.2
Conor Bradley Liverpool 6 2 1.3
Axel Tuanzebe Ipswich 6 2 0.3
Santiago Bueno Wolves 6 2 0.4
Rodrigo Gomes Wolves 5 2 1.5
Ethan Nwaneri Arsenal 5 2 3.5
Kieran Trippier Newcastle 5 2 0.6
Charlie Taylor Southampton 5 2 0.9
James Ward-Prowse West Ham 5 2 0.6
Cheick Doucouré Crystal Palace 5 2 1.4
Nathaniel Clyne Crystal Palace 5 2 0.6
Richarlison Tottenham 5 2 2
Lesley Ugochukwu Southampton 5 2 1.1
Jonny Evans Man Utd 4 2 0.9
Jens Cajuste Ipswich 4 2 1
Mikel Merino Arsenal 4 2 0.7
Mason Mount Man Utd 3 2 1.2
Wilson Odobert Tottenham 3 2 1.1
Neto Bournemouth 2 2 1
Daniel Podence Wolves 2 2 3.9
Luis Guilherme West Ham 2 2 16.4
Rodri Man City 2 2 2.7
Toby Collyer Man Utd 1 2 4
Illia Zabarnyi Bournemouth 11 1 0.1
Jordan Pickford Everton 11 1 0.1
Mark Flekken Brentford 11 1 0.1
Ethan Pinnock Brentford 11 1 0.1
Joshua Zirkzee Man Utd 10 1 0.2
André Onana Man Utd 10 1 0.1
Murillo Nottm Forest 10 1 0.1
Robert Sánchez Chelsea 10 1 0.1
Jacob Murphy Newcastle 9 1 0.2
Ian Maatsen Aston Villa 9 1 0.6
Arijanet Muric Ipswich 9 1 0.1
Nikola Milenkovic Nottm Forest 9 1 0.1
Sander Berge Fulham 9 1 0.2
Amad Diallo Man Utd 8 1 0.2
Julián Araujo Bournemouth 8 1 0.3
Kostas Tsimikas Liverpool 6 1 0.4
Diego Carlos Aston Villa 6 1 0.2
John Stones Man City 6 1 0.4
Mykhailo Mudryk Chelsea 6 1 0.7
Bobby De Cordova-Reid Leicester 6 1 0.6
Kepa Bournemouth 6 1 0.2
Bilal El Khannouss Leicester 6 1 0.5
Ramón Sosa Nottm Forest 6 1 1.2
Evan Ferguson Brighton 6 1 0.9
Wataru Endo Liverpool 5 1 4.7
Luke Woolfenden Ipswich 5 1 0.2
Matt Doherty Wolves 5 1 0.4
Miguel Almirón Newcastle 5 1 0.9
Danny Ings West Ham 5 1 1.3
Renato Veiga Chelsea 5 1 0.5
Roméo Lavia Chelsea 5 1 0.3
Archie Gray Tottenham 5 1 2.1
Lucas Bergvall Tottenham 5 1 2
Jadon Sancho Chelsea 5 1 0.3
Carlos Forbs Wolves 5 1 0.5
Massimo Luongo Ipswich 4 1 0.6
Will Smallbone Southampton 4 1 0.4
Emiliano Buendía Aston Villa 4 1 4.5
Chris Richards Crystal Palace 4 1 0.3
Kasey McAteer Leicester 4 1 3.1
Boubakary Soumaré Leicester 4 1 1.9
Jakub Kiwior Arsenal 4 1 0.9
David Brooks Bournemouth 4 1 2
Jarrad Branthwaite Everton 4 1 0.5
Cameron Burgess Ipswich 3 1 0.3
James Milner Brighton 3 1 0.5
Emil Krafth Newcastle 3 1 0.4
Kosta Nedeljkovic Aston Villa 3 1 1
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall Chelsea 3 1 2
Jannik Vestergaard Leicester 3 1 0.3
Joe Gomez Liverpool 3 1 1.6
Jason Steele Brighton 2 1 0.5
Daniel Jebbison Bournemouth 2 1 3.5
Samuel Edozie Southampton 2 1 1.4
Alex McCarthy Southampton 2 1 0.5
Maxwel Cornet Southampton 2 1 1.3
Benoît Badiashile Chelsea 1 1 2.4
Federico Chiesa Liverpool 1 1 5
Jahmai Simpson-Pusey Man City 1 1 1
Matt O'Riley Brighton 1 1 2.7
Bernd Leno Fulham 11 0 0
Dean Henderson Crystal Palace 11 0 0
Ederson Man City 11 0 0
Nick Pope Newcastle 10 0 0
Mads Hermansen Leicester 10 0 0
Guglielmo Vicario Tottenham 10 0 0
Michael Keane Everton 9 0 0
Bart Verbruggen Brighton 9 0 0
Alphonse Areola West Ham 8 0 0
Ross Barkley Aston Villa 8 0 0
Jeffrey Schlupp Crystal Palace 8 0 0
Simon Adingra Brighton 7 0 0
Yehor Yarmoliuk Brentford 7 0 0
Jack Taylor Ipswich 6 0 0
Alisson Becker Liverpool 6 0 0
Harry Maguire Man Utd 5 0 0
Caoimhín Kelleher Liverpool 5 0 0
Dean Huijsen Bournemouth 5 0 0
Sam Johnstone Crystal Palace 5 0 0
Odsonne Édouard Crystal Palace 5 0 0
Morato Nottm Forest 5 0 0
Aaron Cresswell West Ham 4 0 0
Lukasz Fabianski West Ham 4 0 0
Tosin Adarabioyo Chelsea 4 0 0
James Garner Everton 4 0 0
Yunus Konak Brentford 4 0 0
Raheem Sterling Arsenal 4 0 0
Victor Lindelöf Man Utd 4 0 0
Brajan Gruda Brighton 4 0 0
Ali Al-Hamadi Ipswich 3 0 0
Mark Travers Bournemouth 3 0 0
Oleksandr Zinchenko Arsenal 3 0 0
Adam Webster Brighton 3 0 0
Niclas Füllkrug West Ham 3 0 0
Andy Irving West Ham 3 0 0
Djed Spence Tottenham 3 0 0
Tyler Adams Bournemouth 3 0 0
Scott McTominay Man Utd 2 0 0
Timothy Castagne Fulham 2 0 0
Antony Man Utd 2 0 0
Marcus Harness Ipswich 2 0 0
Philip Billing Bournemouth 2 0 0
Willy-Arnaud Boly Nottm Forest 2 0 0
Frank Onyeka Brentford 2 0 0
Nathan Aké Man City 2 0 0
Myles Lewis-Skelly Arsenal 2 0 0
Axel Disasi Chelsea 2 0 0
Harry Clarke Ipswich 2 0 0
Kamaldeen Sulemana Southampton 2 0 0
Christian Walton Ipswich 1 0 0
Jarell Quansah Liverpool 1 0 0
Harry Toffolo Nottm Forest 1 0 0
James Bree Southampton 1 0 0
Jake O'Brien Everton 1 0 0
Danilo Nottm Forest 1 0 0
Chadi Riad Crystal Palace 1 0 0
Marc Guiu Chelsea 1 0 0
Ben Davies Tottenham 1 0 0
Hamza Choudhury Leicester 1 0 0
Roman Dixon Everton 1 0 0
Séamus Coleman Everton 1 0 0
Justin Devenny Crystal Palace 1 0 0
Vítezslav Jaros Liverpool 1 0 0
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Newcastle boast the two most fouled players in the league too in Bruno Guimarãesand Anthony Gordon, so Thomas Partey looks set to have his work cut out this weekend, whether that be at right-back or midfield!


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Newcastle v Arsenal (12:30) - Defining clash

Both clubs are at a crossroads in the season, the Gunners knowing they cannot afford to cede further ground to their title rivals, the Magpies winless in five. For the first time during Eddie Howe's tenure questions are being asked of him.

Key absences at the back for the visitors brings Alexander Isak into the equation, the Swede banging in 11 goals in his last 11 at home. It's relevant too that in both meetings last season Anthony Gordon was Newcastle's best performer.

For Mikel Arteta's men Bukayo Saka is an obvious player to watch, racking up a league high 27 chances, while Declan Rice was fantastic last week against Liverpool, dictating and spreading the play. Four out of five long balls delivered illustrates this.

This potentially defining clash is not so much about individuals as timing. Eight of Arsenal's 10 goals conceded this season have come after the break while 66% of the Magpies goals have been converted in the second half.


Bournemouth v Man City (15:00) - Injury ravaged Blues

A serious injury sustained by Savinho in mid-week is a blow to a squad that is already ravaged by fitness problems. Pep Guardiola has just 12 first-team personnel to call upon this weekend, as well as a three-quarters fit Jack Grealish who may feature from the bench.

One player sure to start is Matheus Nunes who has come to the fore of late after being a peripheral figure for much of his time with the Citizens. Nunes has six goal involvements in five and furthermore has been City's stand-out performer several times over.

This is a very good time for Bournemouth to play the champions, winning their last two at home and securing a draw at Villa. Captain Lewis Cook deserves a special mention for his legwork and intelligent passing.

With City so short of options, and stuck in a two-games-a-week cycle, backing a home win at 9/25.50 is hardly the worst shout in the world.

Alternatively, there is the Cherries' discipline to consider. On two occasions this term they have received a hefty six cautions.


Ipswich v Leicester (15:00) - Opening win awaits

The Foxes' record of scoring with 50% of their shots on target is simply not sustainable. A far more pertinent point is they have accrued the fewest number of shots on target in the top-flight.

At the other end, Steve Cooper's stuttering Leicester have faced a league-high number of shots and again an anomaly sugarcoats their struggles, with keeper Mads Hermansen pulling off 4.6 saves per 90.

Reality has already bitten in the form of a comprehensive loss at home to Forest last week and it may happen again at Portman Road, with Ipswich desperate to attain their first victory post-promotion.

Dropping 10 points from winning positions hasn't exactly helped their cause but elsewhere the signs are positive with Leif Davis creating six big chances down the left and Jack Clarke ahead of him completing 2.8 successful dribbles per 90.

Liam Delap, meanwhile, has fired 55.6% of his team's goals, all from an impressive 31% goal conversion rate.


Liverpool v Brighton (15:00) - Goal rush

To what extent does Liverpool's 3-2 triumph over the Seagulls in the League Cup this week hint at what's the come at Anfield? In truth, the plethora of changes made by both teams makes comparisons somewhat redundant.

Except perhaps when it comes to the scoreline, because this fixture has a habit of gifting us goals, with 3.75 per 90 across the last eight meetings. If that's the case again we can expect Mo Salah to be front and centre. The prolific forward boasts an excellent record against Brighton, with nine goals and six assists from 14 encounters.

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The visitors too have goals in them, notching seven on their travels so far, and even factoring in Liverpool's formidable defensive output this term, BTTS should be considered.

Fabian Hurzeler's men are over-performing on their xG in 2024/25 and there is no reason to suspect that can't extend to another week.


Nottingham Forest v West Ham (15:00) - Low-scoring affair

The Hammers will be buoyant after beating Manchester United last weekend but in truth they still looked disjointed. Some components work well, others not so much and presently the latter is more concerning than the former is encouraging.

They did, however, look much improved after Julen Lopetegui made a triple change at the break against United and from this we can expect Todibo, Soucek and Crysencio Summerville to all start, the winger a particularly intriguing proposition.

It's on the other flank though where we should focus, with Wan-Bissaka too adventurous in his forays forward, leaving acres for Callum Hudson-Odoi to exploit. The former Chelsea star was superb last week, tormenting Leicester with six completed dribbles.

Up front for Forest, Chris Wood has converted 63.6% of his team's league goals and has scored seven times previously at West Ham's expense and ordinarily he would be backed to do so again. But more so we must factor in the low-scoring nature of Forest's games this season.

Only two matches have produced more than two goals, neither of them at the City Ground.


Southampton v Everton (15:00) - A Saintly sinner

It's imperative for the Toffees that Dwight McNeil is passed fit, though currently that is up in the air. The 24-year-old has created seven big chances this term and undertaken more crosses than any other Premier League player.

After enduring a horrific start to their campaign Sean Dyche's men are now unbeaten in five and will fancy their chances on the south coast against a Saints side who are converting every 135 minutes. Over a quarter of their goals conceded have been down to individual errors. They are rock-bottom for these reasons and a hundred more.

At least this week has brought a much-needed win, albeit in the League Cup, and encouragement can be taken from restricting Manchester City to just a single goal last weekend.

Flynn Downes was booked in that game and expect him to be heavily involved here coming up against a physical Everton engine-room. The midfielder has committed 16 fouls this season, cautioned four times for his troubles.


Wolves v Crystal Palace (17:30) - One step forward...

A stoic defensive display against Manchester City - that ultimately came to nothing - and a late rally at the Amex suggests that Wolves are incrementally improving. We will see on Saturday to what extent that improvement has substance.

The visitors, however, really are on the up, their terrible start to 2024/25 giving way to a hard-fought victory over Spurs and a League Cup triumph in mid-week at Villa.

Eberechi Eze has been involved in 53 shots this term, a figure only surpassed by Bukayo Saka and Cole Palmer, although Eze is only 25% likely to play due to injury. Jean-Philippe Mateta is a constant threat. It's worth noting though that his five goals across all comps have exclusively come at home.

For the hosts, Mario Lemina is a key presence, his 45 tackles and interceptions combined preventing winless Wolves from slumping further. What particularly impresses about his work-rate is that it's only resulted in two cautions.

If only the same could be said of Nelson Semedo, the right-back an avid collector of cards who is worth backing to pick up another here.


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