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Manchester United vs Arsenal – Match Preview

Manchester United vs Arsenal
Monday 30th September 2019

FA Premier League, Old Trafford

Live on Sky Sports Main Event – Kick Off: 20:00 BST

Monday night football returns tonight with Manchester United looking to get back to winning ways as they take on Arsenal at home.

Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s men are currently struggling to find form so far this season. The Red Devils have lost three of their last six Premier League home games. However, they have an impressive record against Arsenal at home being unbeaten in their last 12 Premier League games.

United lost their previous home league game against Crystal Palace a few weeks back, they’ve not lost consecutive home games against a London team since December 2001 – could this record be in jeopardy ?

However, The Gunners are in decent form following their 3-2 victory at home to Aston Villa last weekend and a thrilling 5-0 midweek victory over Nottingham Forest in the Carabao Cup at the Emirates Stadium.

Unai Emery’s side have won their last three games in all competitions and have only lost once, against Liverpool back in August, the North London side currently sit 8th in the Premier League table and have started the season in decent fashion. However, their defence is still proving to be an issue with Arsenal only keeping one clean sheet so far this campaign.

It’s going to be a very close encounter with both sides aiming to climb up the table and put themselves back in top four contention. However, I see Arsenal edging this game because they have the momentum going into tonight’s game. The gunners have won their previous game (Aston Villa) with the team morale on a high, and with their star player Aubameyang being in fine form, scoring 7 goals in all competitions so far this campaign they seem to be in better shape out of the two teams.

United have a very talented squad but are struggling to score goals with their first team strikers (Rashford and Martial) both out injured. Arsenal attacking skills and Man Utd weak defence could see them winning this convincingly.

The referee for tonight Monday night fixture will be Kevin Friend. The 48 year old has appeared five times and has awarded a total of 21 yellow cards and 2 red cards so far this season. 30 booking points as a minimum for tonight’s game seems a respectable shout.

Manchester United vs Arsenal will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event with kick off at 20:00 BST.

It will be a very close and end to end game with both teams having weaknesses to exploit. I see Arsenal coming on top and beating Manchester United.

Prediction: Manchester United 1-2 Arsenal

Suggested Tips – Manchester United vs Arsenal – (BET365)

  • Correct Score – Arsenal to win 2-1 – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Manchester United vs Arsenal – (SKYBET)

  • Scorecast – Paul Pogba to score first and Manchester Utd to win 2-1 – 66/1.
  • RequestABet Specials 33/1 to 66/1 – BTTS, 5+ match corners and Young & Xhaka to be carded – 28/1.
  • Aubameyang & Pepe to score, Arsenal to win and 5+ corners each team – 33/1.
  • Player Stats RequestABets – Aubameyang to score, Arsenal 2-1, James & Pepe 1+ shots on target each and 10+ booking points each team – 33/1.
  • Player Stats RequestABets – Lingard & Aubameyang 2+ shots on target each, Daniel James, Maguire & Luiz 1+ shots on target each – 150/1.
  • RequestABet Specials 11/1 to 28/1 – Draw, BTTS, 4+ corners each team and 20+ booking points each team – 12/1.
  • Popular Player Stats RequestABets – Manchester Utd to score a penalty & Arsenal to miss a penalty – 125/1.

    Markets updated at 18:15 BST on Monday 30th September 2019.

Stoke City vs Nottingham Forest – Match Preview

Stoke City vs Nottingham Forest
Friday 27th September 2019
Sky Bet Championship, BET 365 Stadium

Live on Sky Sports Football – Kick Off: 20:00 BST

Stoke City are still searching for their first win of the season as they host Nottingham Forest at the Bet 365 stadium this Friday evening.

The Potters head into the Friday night fixture with two points from their last eight games, currently sitting second from bottom in the Sky Bet Championship table and are winless in their last 14 games. Nathan Jones side are just one of two sides without a victory in the league so far this season.

Their poor form continued with a midweek defeat in the Carabao Cup at League Two side Crawley, being beaten on penalties after a 1-1 draw. Nathan Jones will be disappointed with the midweek defeat, as a number of first team regulars were selected, meaning they will return to action this weekend rested and re-energised for their latest test.

Their opponents Nottingham Forest were thrashed 5-0 in the Carabao Cup in midweek, at Arsenal. However, their Championship form has been impressive having enjoyed a strong start to the season, currently sit 6th in the SkyBet Championship. Forest have the momentum going into the club as they are unbeaten in their last five away league games so far this season. A win for Sabri Lamouchi side will take them top of the table.

The last two meetings between these two sides favours Stoke City, who have the sociological advantage going into tonight’s game with a 2-0 victory last time out. Stoke are unbeaten in six home games against Nottingham Forest in all competitions.

The man in the middle of the field for tonight game is Andy Madley as he takes charge of his fourth match of the season. Madley has shown nine yellow cards and one red card in his three games so far this season and therefore 30 bookings points is probably a fair margin to go for.

Considering the contrasting recent form of these two sides, I can see nothing other than an away win. If Stoke City are to climb up the table then these are the matches they will need to get points from. Nathan Jones is under serious pressure and is in need of a result. I see Forest winning in comfortable fashion.

This match will be shown live on Sky Sports Premier Football, with kick off scheduled to take place at 20:00 BST.

Prediction: Stoke City 0-2 Nottingham Forest.

Suggested tips – Stoke City vs Nottingham Forest- (BET365)

  • Correct Score – Stoke v Nottingham Forest 0-2 – (link no longer available).

Suggested tips – Stoke City vs Nottingham Forest- (SKYBET)

  • Price Boost – Nottingham Forest to win, BTTS, 4+ corners each team and 20+ booking points each team – 40/1.
  • Popular RequestABet – Lewis Grabban to score and Nottingham Forest to win in 90 mins – 9/2.
  • Scorecast: Lewis Grabban to score first and Nottingham Forest to win 2-0 – 45/1.
  • Popular PlayerStats RequestABet – Grabban 3+ Shots On Target and Martins Indi 3+ Tackles – 20/1.

Markets last updated on Friday 27th September 2019 at 14:30 BST.