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Southampton vs Manchester United – Match Preview

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Southampton vs Manchester United
Saturday 31st August 2019
FA Premier League,  St Mary’s Stadium

Live on BT Sport 1 – Kick-Off: 12:30 BST

Manchester United will be looking to bounce back from their shock defeat to Crystal Palace this weekend as they take on a resurgent Southampton on the South Coast.

It’s been a tough week for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after watching his side humbled by Palace last Saturday. It was a day to forget as Dan James looked to have grabbed a point for the Red Devils, only for David de Gea’s error to allow Patrick van Aanholt to secure a famous away win. To make matters worse, Marcus Rashford missed a penalty with the Eagles 1-0 up, only adding to the controversy from Paul Pogba’s saved spot-kick against Wolves.

After such a promising result on the opening weekend, a return of four points from three games is underwhelming. United will once again be reliant on Rashford and Martial in attack, with Alexis Sanchez’s loan move to Inter Milan all-but complete. The Chilean’s Manchester nightmare seems to be over and he will undoubtedly go down as one of the biggest waste of money in the club’s proud history. That puts even more burden on the shoulders of United’s young attacker, who have started the season in fine fettle.

Southampton secured their first win of the season with a hard-earned 2-0 victory over rivals Brighton. Whilst Ralph Hassenhuttl’s side were only up against ten men for much of the encounter, it didn’t make Moussa Djenepo’s debut wonder-strike any less sweet. It was also a first clean sheet of the season for the Saints who will be buoyed by this much-needed result.

Southampton will now be hoping to secure a first home win of the season, albeit against tough opposition. With games against Sheffield United and Bournemouth to come, those fixtures will be a much fairer representation of the progress they’ve made under Hassenhuttl. This, as was the Liverpool match, is a free hit. They can go out without any fear and hope to take advantage of a fragile Manchester United outfit.

Mike Dean is the referee for this match. The Englishman racked up an average booking points total of 51.8, across 42 Premier League matches last season. With that in mind, I would recommend a maximum of 60+ booking points for this fixture.

Southampton definitely have the tools to trouble Manchester United who desperately need a result. I think the Red Devils will sneak this one but it wouldn’t shock me to see a score draw.

Southampton vs Manchester United will be televised live in the UK on BT Sport 1 with kick off at 12:30 BST.

Prediction: Southampton 1-2 Manchester United

Suggested Tips – Southampton vs Manchester United – (BET365)

  • Correct Score – Manchester United to win 2-1 – (link no longer available).
  • First Goalscorer – Mason Greenwood – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Southampton vs Manchester United – (SKYBET)

  • Winning Margin – Manchester United by Exactly 1 Goal – 11/4.
  • BTTS and Full Time Result – Manchester United and Yes – 3/1.
  • Player Stats RequestABets – Over 1.5 goals, Ings 1+ shots on target & Rashford 1+ shots on target, 6+ match corners and 20+ match booking pts – 13/8.
  • Player Stats RequestABets – Rashford to score from outside the area and Southampton to score a penalty – 125/1.

Markets updated at 10:15 BST on Sunday August 31 2019.

Tottenham Hotspur vs Newcastle United – Match Preview

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Tottenham Hotspur vs Newcastle United
Sunday 25th August 2019
FA Premier League,  Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Live on Sky Sports Premier League – Kick-Off: 16:30 BST

Tottenham Hotspur will be hoping to continue their fine start to the Premier League season when they host relegation-worriers Newcastle United.

Spurs are back in action after their weekend draw with Manchester City which ended in controversial circumstances. Despite a relatively below-par showing, Mauricio Pochettino’s team came away with an impressive point at the Etihad Stadium. That leaves them on four points from their opening two fixtures after beating Aston Villa the week before.

Lucas Moura once again played the role of super-sub last weekend but he’ll be hoping to earn starting spot this weekend. The Brazilian seems to have forged a good relationship with Harry Kane, playing on the shoulder with Kane dropping deeper to collect possession.

Newcastle have had a bad start to the season and are awaiting their first point under Steve Bruce. Last weekend they were thumped 3-1 at Norwich City. Desperate defending was the story of their afternoon, with Teemu Pukki grabbed a hat-trick.

Bruce has to find a way to bring some more creativity into the Magpies side too. Allan Saint-Maximin will be pushing for a start to offer support to Miguel Almiron and Joellinton in attack. Without his pace on the counter-attack from Saint-Maximin, it’s tough to see how they could hurt Tottenham.

Mike Dean is the referee for this match. The Englishman racked up an average booking points total of 51.8, across 42 Premier League matches last season. With that in mind, I would recommend a maximum of 60+ booking points for this fixture.

Newcastle have been woeful so part this season. In contrast, Tottenham have been superb and will be difficult to stop for any team at home. Therefore, I’m going for a home victory, with some goals.

Tottenham Hotspur vs Newcastle United will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Premier League HD with kick off at 16:30 BST.

Prediction: Tottenham Hotspur 3-0 Newcastle United

Suggested Tips – Tottenham Hotspur vs Newcastle United – (BET365)

  • Correct Score – Tottenham Hotspur to win 3-0 – (link no longer available).
  • First Goalscorer – Harry Kane – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Tottenham Hotspur vs Newcastle United – (SKYBET)

  • To Score and Win – Lucas Moura – (link no longer available).
  • To Score 3+ Goals – Tottenham Hotspur – 1/1.
  • Player Stats RequestABets – Tottenham to score 2+ goals, Kane 2+ shots on target & Eriksen 1+ shots on target and 5+ Tottenham corners – 13/8.

  • Popular Player Stats RequestABets –  Moura to score a header and Tottenham to score a penalty – 50/1.

Markets updated at 12:07 BST on Sunday August 25 2019.

Bournemouth vs Manchester City – Match Preview

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Bournemouth vs Manchester City
Sunday 25th August 2019
FA Premier League,  Vitality Stadium

Live on Sky Sports Premier League – Kick-Off: 14:00 BST

Champions Manchester City will be hoping to get back to winning ways this weekend when they face Bournemouth on the South Coast.

Last season’s Premier League title winners dropped their first points of the 2019/20 season against Tottenham Hotspur in dramatic fashion last weekend. Gabriel Jesus’ last-minute winner was ruled out by VAR after the ball struck Aymeric Laporte’s hand. That left the scoreline at 2-2, meaning City dropped their first two points of the season.

Raheem Sterling has continued his superb form in front of goal from last season with four goals in his opening two matches. The Englishman has become one of the most deadly forward in the league. Kevin de Bruyne’s return to form and fitness is also an extra boost, highlighted by his deadly deliveries that set up both of City’s goals against Spurs.

Bournemouth have collected four points from their opening two fixtures. After drawing with Sheffield United on the opening day of the season, they went to Villa Park and beat Aston Villa 2-1. Harry Wilson grabbed his first goal for the Cherries after arriving on a season-long loan from Liverpool.

Bournemouth’s expansive style means they will always concede goals under Eddie Howe. However, at the top end of the pitch, they will always cause the opposition problems with Callum Wilson and Josh King in attack. The duo have already frightened Premier League defences early on and will prove a handful for City’s defence on Sunday.

Andre Marriner is the referee for this match. The Englishman racked up an average booking points total of 30.6, across 40 Premier League matches last season. With that in mind, I would recommend a maximum of 50+ booking points for this fixture.

Manchester City thrive for perfection and Pep Guardiola will be frustrated to have dropped points against Tottenham after playing so well. As a result, Bournemouth could feel the backlash.

Bournemouth vs Manchester City will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Premier League HD with kick off at 14:00 BST.

Prediction: Bournemouth 0-2 Manchester City

Suggested Tips – Bournemouth vs Manchester City – (BET365)

  • Correct Score – Manchester City to win 2-0 – (link no longer available).
  • First Goalscorer – Sergio Augero – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Bournemouth vs Manchester City – (SKYBET)

  • To Score & Win – Kevin De Bruyne – 9/4.

  • Player Stats RequestABets – Man City to score 2+ goals, Sterling 1+ shots on target, 5+ Man City corners & 20+ Bournemouth booking pts – 9/4.

Markets updated at 11:48 on Sunday 25th August 2019.