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Young Boys vs Manchester United
Wednesday 19th September 2018, Stade de Suisse
UEFA Champions League – Group H Qualifier 

BT Sport 2 – 20:00 GMT.

Young Boys vs Manchester United: Manchester United kick off their European campaign when they face Swiss champions Young Boys in the Champions League.

Jose Mourinho’s side will be desperate to build on back to back league victories, with a win on foreign soil. The Red Devils backed up their win at Burnley before the international break with an impressive 2-1 victory over Watford at Vicarage Road. The Hornets went into that match with a 100% record for the campaign, having defeated Tottenham the week before. It was a tough test for United, but one they past unscathed. The win took them up to 8th place, six points behind leaders Chelsea.

Romelu Lukaku grabbed his fourth of the season, building on his brace at Turf Moor. The Belgian looks set for another productive campaign in front of goal, which will be key to United’s aspirations. They have not tasted success in this competition since 2008, and haven’t featured in the semi-final since 2011. For a club of United’s stature, that has to change. Mourinho has already guided Inter Milan and Porto to Champions League titles and he will be hoping to do the same in Manchester.

Young Boys have reached the group stages, or better, on five occasions in the last ten years, proving they are reasonably seasoned in this competition. Their best hopes of a result lay on the shoulders of Guillaume Hoarau, the much-travelled 34-year-old striker. The former PSG man scored 15 times in 20 starts for the club last year as they secured a first league title in 32 years. With the service of ex-Ajax winger Miralem Sulejmani from the left and former Newcastle right-back Kevin Mbabu on the right, Hoarau could prove a real danger to the United goal.

Deniz Aytekin is the referee for this game. The German plies his trade in the Bundesliga – officiating 17 league matches last year. This year, he only appeared once but brandished four yellow cards. Therefore, I would advise a maximum of 50+ total booking points for this game.

Whilst this a potential banana skin for United, they need to ensure they collect three points. Much tougher test await in the form of Valencia and Juventus, so they can ill afford to make any mistakes on Wednesday night.

Young Boys vs Manchester United will be televised live in the UK on BT Sport 2 with kick off at 20:00 GMT.

Prediction: Young Boys 0-2 Manchester United

Suggested Tips – Young Boys vs Manchester United – (BET365)

  • Correct score: Manchester United win 2-0 – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Young Boys vs Manchester United – (SKYBET)

  • Correct Score Group Betting – United to win 1-0, 2-0 or 2-1 – 15/8.
  • First Goalscorer – Lukaku to score first – 7/2.
  • Both Players to score – Sanchez and Lingard to both score – 7/1.

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Derby County vs Blackburn Rovers
Tuesday 18th September 2018
SkyBet Championship, Pride Park

Live on Sky Sports Football – Kick-Off: 19:45 GMT

Derby County vs Blackburn Rovers – both sides hoping to quickly turnaround huge disappointments from both their respective last matches.

Last time out Derby left Rotherham empty-handed after suffering a 1-0 defeat. Rams manager Frank Lampard was sent off in the 77th minute after arguing with officials about a stream of decisions. Tom Lawrence was given a straight red card for a reckless challenge. Then, Rotherham were later awarded a penalty which ultimately won the match. Lampard then was given his marching orders after protesting a handball.

After being humbled at home by Leeds United and losing to Millwall in August, three consecutive wins followed. Derby catapulted themselves into the top six. The Rotherham result will be somewhat of a reality check and surely inspire Derby to prove themselves against Blackburn.

Rovers themselves can feel hard done by the previous fixture, a 1-1 draw against Aston Villa, too. Star player Bradley Dack had a goal ruled out before eventually scoring, but Conor Hourihane scored a sublime free-kick deep into stoppage time to steal a point and break Blackburn hearts. Prior to the international break, Bristol City had shattered Blackburn 4-1, so the three points would have been crucial.

This leaves Derby in 7th on 12 points, with Blackburn six places afield yet only two points away. An away win would inevitably cause Rovers to leapfrog their opponents, such as the tightness at this stage.

Tony Mowbray’s side have only won two of their first seven. However, the loss against Bristol City is Rovers’ sole defeat, a solid return for a newly promoted side. Additionally, Blackburn have handed high-flyers Brentford their only loss too. It is safe to say a natural acclimatisation back to life in the Championship has occurred.

On the flipside, the prestige that comes from someone like Frank Lampard managing a club inevitably raises expectations. Derby possess a squad full of quality to match those expectations too. The Championship’s perennial nearly-men are almost certain to give it another good crack this term. Beating a newly promoted side at home must become routine to realise those ambitions.

Darren England will be the match referee, his sixth fixture of the league season so far. In the previous five, England has given 19 yellow cards and one red, an average of four per game. After Lawrence’s red last time out, Derby now have the second worst disciplinary record in the league, something to watch.

Derby have scored in their last three home matches, and fixture with the Rams more often include over 2.5 goals per game so there should be more goals to come here. A potential backlash incited by Lampard into his squad for the creative inability against Rotherham.

Derby County vs Blackburn Rovers will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Football with kick off at 19:45 GMT.

Prediction – Derby County 2-1 Blackburn Rovers.

Suggested Tips – Derby Country vs Blackburn Rovers – (BET365)

  • Correct Score: Derby County win 2-1 – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Stoke City vs Swansea City – (SKYBET)

  • Win and BTTS – Derby and BTTS Yes – 9/2.
  • First Goalscorer – Mason Mount – 8/1
  • Win and BTTS – Blackburn and BTTS Yes – 7/1. (Cover).

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Liverpool vs PSG
Tuesday 18th September 2018, Anfield
UEFA Champions League – Group C Qualifier 

BT Sport 2 – 20:00 GMT.

Liverpool vs PSG: Liverpool will look to continue their 100% start to the new season with victory over PSG in their first Champions League group games.

Liverpool maintained their fantastic start to the campaign with a 2-1 victory at Wembley against Tottenham. Jurgen Klopp’s side found themselves on the wrong side of a 4-1 scoreline in this fixture last year. That on its own shows the vast improvement Liverpool have made, particularly defensively. Winning away at Tottenham was a huge statement towards their ambitions for the season. Spurs had won 14 out of 20 Premier League fixtures at Wembley, which highlights how strong a result this was. In truth, the Reds should have been out of sight before Erik Lamela pulled a goal back in injury time.

Liverpool haven’t been quite as devastating in attack so far this year, but they have defended tremendously. This is in no part thanks to the signing of Alisson in the summer, who has breathed new life into their back line. Virgil van Dijk also looks worth every single penny of the £75m they splashed last January. The Dutchman and Joe Gomez have formed a strong partnership at the heart of the defence, which is making them a lot tougher to beat. Having reached the final last year, Liverpool know they’re one of the best sides in Europe. They’ve been handed a much tougher group this time around, but they will go into these games full of confidence.

Like the Reds, PSG have one of the most feared front threes in Europe. The Ligue 1 champions have also made a perfect start to their new season, with five wins from as many games. They’ve hit 17 goals in those games, averaging 3.4 per game. With Neymar, Kylian Mbappe and Edison Cavani in tandem, Liverpool will have to be on top of their game to keep them at bay. PSG are still yet to get beyond the Champions League quarter-finals, which will be new boss Thomas Tuchel’s main priority for this season.

Cuneyt Cakir is the referee for this game. The Turkish official refereed both Real Madrid’s quarter and semi-final ties last year, whilst also officiating several high-profile group matches. He has averaged 3.99 yellow cards and 0.21 red cards across 139 international games. Therefore, I would advise a maximum of 50+ total points for this match.

With the amount of attacking talent on the field, it’s hard to not envisage a flurry of goals. These two sides both have 100% records, which only adds to the tie. I think this will be a high-scoring draw, although either side may nick it by the odd goal.

Liverpool vs PSG will be televised live in the UK on BT Sport 2 with kick-off at 20:00 GMT.

Prediction: Liverpool 2-2 PSG

Suggested Tips – Liverpool vs PSG – (BET365)

  • Correct Score – 2-2 Draw – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Liverpool vs PSG – (SKYBET)

  • First Goalscorer – Edinson Cavani – 11/2.
  • Both Players to score – Kylian Mbappe and Mohammed Salah to both score – 4/1.
  • BTTS and Win – BTTS Yes & Liverpool win – 9/4.
  • RequestABet up to 10/1 – BTTS, 4+ corners each team and 20+ booking points each team – 5/1. (NAP).
  • Popular RequestABets – Salah & Neymar to score and Rabiot & Henderson to be carded – 50/1.
  • @FootyAccums RequestABets – Sadio Mane & Mbappe to score and Alexander-Arnold & Rabiot to be carded – 100/1.

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Stoke City vs Swansea City
Tuesday 18th September 2018
SkyBet Championship, BET365 Stadium

Live on Sky Sports Football – Kick-Off: 20:00 GMT

Stoke City vs Swansea City – both sides are still adapting to life in the new league after both getting relegated at the end of last season. The hosts have struggled to settle with one win in their opening seven matches. Meanwhile, the visitors are in the play-off places and seem to be enjoying Championship life a little more.

Stoke are favourites for this match despite their poor form. SkyBet have priced them at 17/20 to win, however their recent showings make this market a questionable one to back. Striker Benik Afobe has been the only bright spark so far for The Potters. The 25-year-old has four league goals to his name and is priced at 4/1 to break the deadlock.

Both scoring goals and keeping them out has been an issue for Gary Rowett’s side so far. They blew a 2-0 lead over the weekend against a Sheffield Wednesday side that has been uninspiring of late. For Stoke to win to nil is priced at 2/1.

Swansea are the outsiders for this match and are priced at 7/2. Great odds to be part of an accumulator. With just one loss in their first seven matches, Graham Potter’s side will enter this match with a fair amount of confidence. Oli McBurnie has been in delightful form this season, with four goals to his name. The Scottish international has the habit for being in the right place, at the right time. SkyBet have priced him at 9/4 to score anytime.

Swansea have stood strong in defence with only five goals conceded from seven matches. However, Stoke have already bagged nine goals and possess some clear attacking potency. Swansea to win and both teams to score is 8/1 – cracking odds.

Both teams have scored in each in each of their last five matches head to head at the Bet365 Stadium.

The referee for this match is unannounced however I would expect a few cards for each team as both need crucial midweek points.

Stoke City vs Swansea City will be televised on Sky Sports Football and kicks off at 20:00 GMT.

Prediction: Stoke City 1 – 2 Swansea City

– Swansea’s attacking prowess has been impressive and maybe a little too much for Stoke to deal with.

Suggested Tips – Stoke City vs Swansea City – (BET365)

  • Correct Score: Swansea 2-1 – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Stoke City vs Swansea City – (SKYBET)

  • Correct Score Group Betting – Swansea to win 1-0, 2-0 or 2-1 – 4/1.
  • Both Players to Score – Benik Afobe and Oliver McBurnie to score – 13/2.

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Inter vs Tottenham Hotspur
Tuesday 18th September 2018, San Siro
UEFA Champions League – Group B Qualifier 

BT Sport 3 – 17:55 GMT.

Inter vs Tottenham Hotspur – Champions League football is back with Inter Milan and Tottenham locking horns on Tuesday night.

Both teams have had mixed starts to their league campaign but will both crave European success. The rest of Group B is made up by PSV and Barcelona. With such a tough group getting 3 points in the opener is crucial.

Inter are priced at 15/8 to win the match in front of a home crowd. Despite their European stature and history, this is their first Champions League in six years. Seasons of woe have seen them slip down Serie A and out of Europe’s front runners. However, after some heavy investment in key areas, they look potent and dangerous. Mauro Icardi is the one to watch for the ‘Nerazzuri’ however he enters the match with a dry spell of goals. SkyBet have priced him at 7/2 to score first however he will have to buck up his ideas if he is to cause Spurs damage.

One stat in favour of Inter is their record at home against English opposition. They’ve won 66% of their continental home matches against Premier League clubs with 10 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses. Inter to win 1-0, 2-0 or 2-1 is 5/2 and maybe worth backing if you fancy a home victory.

Tottenham are priced at 8/5 to win on the road but this will not be easy. Mauricio Pochettino is blessed with an impressive attacking arsenal – so look no further than World Cup golden boot winner Harry Kane. Kane is arguably one of, if not the world’s best striker and is complimented with creative players surrounding him. SkyBet have priced the England captain at 5/2 to score and for Spurs to win. Well worth backing.

Spurs campaign last season saw them top their group that featured Real Madrid and Borrussia Dortmund. However, their recent record out in Italy does not make pretty reading with 3 draws and one loss in their last four visits.

The referee for this encounter will be Clement Turpin from France. Turpin is renowned for his no nonsense style of officiating so expect cards on a big night in Italy.

Inter vs Tottenham Hotspur will be televised in the UK on BT Sport 3 and kicks off at 17:55 GMT.

Prediction: 1-1 Draw

– Hard to split these two. Spurs have the stronger squad but away from home can always be tricky.

Suggested Tips – Inter vs Tottenham Hotspur – (BET365)

  • Correct Score – 1-1 Draw – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Inter vs Tottenham Hotspur – (SKYBET)

  • Correct Score Group Betting – 1-1, 2-2 or 3-3 Draw – 10/3.
  • Both Players to score – Mauro Icardi and Harry Kane to both score – 4/1.
  • Under/Over 2.5 Goals – Under 2.5 Goals – 4/5.

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Southampton vs Brighton
Sunday 17th September 2018
FA Premier League, St Mary’s Stadium

Live on Sky Sports Premier League – Kick-Off: 20:00 GMT

Southampton will host local rivals Brighton and Hove Albion this Monday in the Premier League.

The two sides met recently in the Carabao Cup, where the Saints managed a late victory thanks to striker Charlie Austin.

Both sides have accumulated four points from their opening four matches, leaving them both in midtable positions. They’ve also both won one match each and both will be wanting to make it two wins as this match is the derby of the south coast.

The hosts haven’t had the ideal start to their new campaign considering they haven’t faced any of the top six clubs yet. They are EVENS on SkyBet to get a victory over their local rivals at St Mary’s this Monday night. New signings Danny Ings has already netted twice this season and looks a dangerous figure, spearheading the Saints attack. The ex-Liverpool man is priced at 4/1 to break the deadlock. His pace and dribbling skills will prove tricky against the, at times, rigid Brighton defence.

In their last five outings, they’ve managed to keep three clean sheets. Southampton to win to nil is priced at 21/10.

The visitors will be looking for revenge after their early exit in the Carabao Cup. SkyBet have priced them at 3/1 to do so. Albion are fortunate to have an experienced goal scorer in Glenn Murray, who has already bagged three goals this season. The 34-year-old has a knack for knowing where the goal is and is incredibly gifted in the air. The talisman is priced at 2/1 to score anytime.

The referee for this match will be Anthony Taylor. Taylor has averaged 40 booking points in his 4 Premier league matches this season. With it being a local derby, expect cards.

Southampton vs Brighton will be televised on Sky Sports Premier League in the UK and kicks off at 20:00 GMT.

Prediction: Southampton 0 -2 Brighton.

– Although SkyBet have them as outsiders, they have plenty of players who can hurt Saints defence. They often perform well away from home and in big pressure matches.

Suggested Tips – Southampton vs Brighton – (BET365)

  • Correct Score Brighton win 2-0 – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Southampton vs Brighton – (SKYBET)

  • Correct Score Group Betting – Brighton to win 1-0, 2-0 or 2-1 – 7/2.
  • A penalty to be scored in 90 minutes – 7/2.
  • Scorecast Boost – Glenn Murray to score first and Brighton to win 1-0 or 2-0 – 28/1.
  • RequestABet Specials up to 10/1 – BTTS, 4+ corners each team and 20+ booking points each team – 10/1. (NB).
  • Popular RequestABets – Ings to score and Brighton to score a penalty – 33/1.

  • @FootyAccums RequestABets – Over 1.5 goals, Ings & Murray 1+ shots on target each, 3+ corners each team and 10+ booking points each team – 4/1. (NAP).

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Everton vs West Ham United
Sunday 16th September 2018
FA Premier League, Goodison Park

Live on Sky Sports Football – Kick-Off: 16:00 GMT

Everton vs West Ham United – both sides desperate for three points after contrasting starts to the season.

Everton remain unbeaten after four matches, with one win and three draws to their name. Marco Silva will be desperate for the Toffees to turn those fine margins in their favour; turning draws into wins. They were held at home last time out by Huddersfield, another game which will feel like two points dropped. Newly-capped Brazilian Richarlison will serve the last of his three-game ban after his red card against Bournemouth, meaning Dominic Calvert-Lewin could be in line for another start. The former Sheffield United graduate grabbed his first of the season against Huddersfield and will be hoping to continue in the same vein against the Hammers.

West Ham are yet to pick up a point this season, after a disastrous start to the season. With eight new signing to bed in, Manuel Pelligrini has struggled. Four defeats from four leaves them bottom of the league, two points from safety. Defensively West Ham have been poor, leaking ten goals, the joint highest in the league. They have also only scored two goals in those four matches, with Marco Arnautovic again their only real source of goals. Their home form has seen them lose to both Bournemouth and Wolves; teams their supporters would expect them to beat. Now the pressure is on for Pelligrini to secure a first win of the season on the road.

Martin Atkinson is the referee for this game. The Englishman has an average booking points total of 27.5, from four games this season. Therefore, I would advise a maximum of 40+ total booking points for this match.

On paper, you would back a comfortable home win, looking at the two side’s positions in the table. However, West Ham are bound to pick up at some point, which makes this game harder to predict. I’m going to go for a narrow Everton win, which should see some goals, due to both side’s poor defensive starts to the season.

Everton vs West Ham United will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Football with kick off at 16:00 GMT.

Prediction: Everton 2-1 West Ham United

Suggested Tips – Everton vs West Ham United – (BET365)

  • Correct score: Everton 2-1 – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Everton vs West Ham United – (SKYBET)

  • Both Players to Score – Calvert-Lewin and Arnautovic to score – 15/2.
  • Correct Score Group Betting – Everton to win 1-0, 2-0 or 2-1 – 21/10.
  • To Score 2+ Goals – Everton – 5/6.
  • RequestABet Specials Up to 10/1 – Everton v West Ham – Tosun 1+ Shots on Target & Arnautovic 1+ Shots on Target, 3+ corners each team and 20+ match booking pts – 13/8. (NAP).

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Wolves vs Burnley
Sunday 16th September 2018
FA Premier League, Molineux

Live on Sky Sports Football – Kick-Off: 13:30 GMT

Wolves v Burnley  – neither side has set the world alight so far, however this weekend’s hosts have shown why they deserve their Premier League status after their promotion last season. The visitors have not begun in impressive fashion, without a win from their opening four matches.

Wolves are comfortably midtable and are priced at 3/4 by SkyBet for a home win this Sunday. Their excellent summer recruitment has made them a solid favourite to avoid relegation this season, with Ruben Neves the cream of the crop. The Portuguese midfielder has a bright future ahead of him and has been classy in the middle of the park so far. Dangerous from a free kick, Neves is priced at 17/2 to break the deadlock. Raul Jiminez and Diego Jota also bolster the attack with pace, power, dribbling and instinctive shooting. They will cause plenty of hassle for Burnley’s defence.

Burnley are currently 19thin the league, with three losses and a draw. SkyBet have priced them at 4/1 – worth backing in my opinion. The only real bright spark so far for them this season has been James Tarkowski. The centre-back has already netted twice and featured for England in the recent international break.

Going forward, Jeff Hendrick is a key figure for Sean Dyche’s side. The midfielder has found the net already this season and will be key to unlocking Wolves’ physical defence. The Ireland international is priced at 12/1 to score first. Sam Vokes and Chris Wood both offer a target-man presence and will also be a good physical match-up against Wolves’ centre-backs.

The referee for this encounter will be Andre Marriner. The official has awarded an average booking points of 26.7 in his 3 Premier League matches this season. I’d not expect too many cards from this match.

Wolves v Burnley will be televised in the UK on Sky Sports Premier League and kicks off at 13:30 GMT.

Prediction: 1-1 Draw
– Both teams could cancel each other out, with similar strengths in similar positions.

Suggested Tips – Wolves v Burnley – (BET365):

  • Correct Score – 1-1 Draw – (link no longer available).
  • Both Teams to Score – Yes – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Wolves v Burnley – (SKYBET):

  • Correct Score Group Betting- 1-1, 2-2 or 3-3 Draw – 4/1.
  • Half time correct score – 0-0 – 6/4.
  • RequestABet Insurance – Jimenez 2+ shots on target, Jota 2+ shots on target, Neves 1+ shot on target & Chris Wood 1+ shot on target – 11/1.
  • RequestABet Specials up to 10/1 – Wolves to score 1+ goals, Jimenez, Neves & Chris Wood 1+ Shots on Target each, 4+ Wolves corners & 3+ Burnley corners – 13/2. (NAP).
  • Popular RequestABet – Chris wood to score a header and Neves to score outside the area – 100/1.
  • Price Boost – James Tarkowski to score a header – 28/1.

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Watford vs Manchester United
Saturday 15th September 2018
FA Premier League, Vicarage Road

Live on BT Sport 1 – Kick-Off: 17:30 GMT

Watford vs Manchester United – Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United take on high-flying Watford, looking to make ground on their Premier League rivals following an indifferent start to the campaign.

A win against Burnley just before the International Break did Manchester United the world of good, following a turbulent start to the season. That 2-0 win at Turf Moore ended a run of two games without a win, having lost to Brighton and Tottenham over the previous fortnight. Jose Mourinho has already dominated the media discussions this campaign, after disappointing results. There already feels an inevitability about Mourinho’s ‘third season fallout’. The club didn’t back their manager in the transfer market, as they chased a new defender. Those defensive frailties have been laid bare already this year, which has only caused more speculation over his future.

Yet, against Burnley, we saw a more fluid, clinical performance from the Red Devils. One shining light from their season so far has been the resurgence of Luke Shaw. The Englishman has started the season in tremendous form, which earned him an England recall. However, he suffered a worrying neck injury against Spain last Saturday and won’t feature in this game as he serves a mandatory seven-day break following concussion.

Watford have been this year’s surprise package, with four wins from four. Roberto Pereyra has been their star man, with three goals already. Javi Garcia was the bookies’ favourite to be the first manager sacked, however, with a start like this, it’s hard to see him going anywhere. Troy Deeney has lead the line alongside Andre Gray, who looks a lot more settled in his second season at the club. Abdoulaye Doucoure pulls the strings from the centre of the park, with Will Hughes buzzing around opposition midfielders.

Mike Dean is the referee for this game. The Englishman has an average booking points total of 42.5, despite only officiating two Premier League games this season. He showed a red card in one of those games, one of only five referees to do so this campaign. As a result, I would advise a maximum of 50+ total booking points for this match.

This will be a tricky game for United. It’s hard to tell when Watford’s run will end, making them a dangerous opponent. Still, I’m going to hedge my bets with a small United win. Their victory over Burnley could be the tonic that gets their season going.

Watford vs Manchester United will be televised live in the UK on BT Sport 1 with kick off at 17:30.

Prediction: Watford 1-2 Manchester United

Suggested Tips – Watford vs Manchester United – (SKYBET)

  • Correct score: United to win 2-1- (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Watford vs Manchester United – (SKYBET)

  • BTTS and FT draw – 7/2.
  • Lukaku to score anytime – 6/4.
  • Perreyra and Pogba to both score – 16/1.

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Tottenham Hotspur vs Liverpool
Saturday 15th September 2018
FA Premier League, Wembley Stadium

Live on Sky Sports Football – Kick-Off: 12:30 GMT

Tottenham Hotspur vs Liverpool: Liverpool take a trip to the capital looking to maintain their 100% start to the season when they face Tottenham at Wembley.

Spurs will be looking to bounce back from their first defeat of the season before the international break, as they lost 2-1 against Watford. Having impressively beaten Manchester United the previous Monday, Mauricio Pochettino will be disappointed to see his side give up a one-goal lead and lose. Overall, it has been a very positive start to the campaign for Spurs. Nine points from four games, that included trips to Old Trafford, St James’ Park and Vicarage Road, is a good return. They currently sit fifth in the table at this very early stage, only one point outside the top four. Lucas Moura will be hoping to build on his early-season form, having picked up the August player of the month award. The Brazilian stole the show with a brace against Manchester United and will be hoping for a similar performance against another top-four rival.

Liverpool currently top the Premier League table, with four wins from as many matches. The Reds have looked a lot more solid defensively this campaign, with Virgil van Dijk and Alisson key to their early-season success. They have only conceded once this campaign, although that came from Alisson’s well-documented gaff against Leicester City. That is the closest any side has come to taking points from Jurgen Klopp’s side, although this will be by far their biggest test to date. Sadio Mane has grabbed four goals in the Reds’ opening four games, a hot streak he will want to continue in this game. Mohamad Salah has two goals already to his name; he is expected to once again fight for the golden boot award with Saturday counterpart Harry Kane.

Michael Oliver is the referee for Saturday’s lunchtime kick-off. The Englishman has an average booking points total of 40, spanning from three top-flight matches. Therefore, I would advise a maximum total of 50+ total booking points on any bets for this match.

This should be a real cracking game. Both teams play attractive, expensive football, which should make for a great spectacle. There were nine goals in the two meetings between these two sides last year. As a result, I’m going to go for a high-scoring draw, with Kane and Salah a good bet to get on the score sheet.

Tottenham Hotspur vs Liverpool will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Football with kick off at 12:30 GMT.

Prediction: Tottenham Hotspur 2-2 Liverpool

Suggested Tips – Tottenham Hotspur vs Liverpool – (BET365):

  • Correct score: draw 2-2 – (link no longer available).
  • Mane to score first – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Tottenham Hotspur vs Liverpool – (SKYBET):

  • RequestABet Specials up to 10/1 – Over 1.5 Goals, Kane, Mane & Salah 1+ shots on target each, 3+ corners each team and 10+ booking points – 7/2.
  • Salah and Kane to both score – 3/1.
  • BTTS and FT draw – 3/1.
  • Liverpool to win by one goal – 10/3.

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