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Arsenal vs Leicester City – Match Preview

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Arsenal vs Leicester City
Monday 22nd October 2018
FA Premier League, Emirates Stadium

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

Arsenal vs Leicester: Arsenal host Leicester on Monday night, looking to extend their winning run to ten games in all competitions.

The Gunners have been in impressive form of late, which has seen them rise to fifth in the Premier League. A favourable run of fixtures has seen Unai Emery’s side begin to find their feet, after a tricky couple of opening matches. As each game progresses, they are beginning to look more of a team with style, and identity. Obviously, until they can prove it consistently, again the very best teams, they are still a work in progress. It may take Emery some years to mould the squad in his own vision, but their upturn in form can only be seen as a positive.

Mesut Ozil has been back in the starting team, and in the goals in recent weeks, as he looks to secure his long-term stay at the Emirates. Similarly, Alexandre Lacazette has been in fine form after being given an extended stay in the side, with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang deployed on the left. The Frenchman has five goals and three assists in his last seven appearances; proving that his performances are also having a bearing on the final result.

Leicester will be hoping to bounce back from a 2-1 defeat at home to Everton. That loss was the Foxes’ first in three games, after beating both Huddersfield Town and Newcastle United in the league. They currently sit 10th in the table. But can leapfrog Manchester United and Wolves to move into eighth with a victory. Claude Puel will be slightly concerned that his side have only kept two clean sheets in eight league games this season. That being said, the Foxes’ defensive record is far from one of the worst in the league. With Jamie Vardy still finding the net regularly, a few more shutouts could see them push for the European places. They will be without Wes Morgan for this match after their captain was sent off again Everton.

Chris Kavanagh is the referee for this game. The Englishman has officiated five games in the top flight this season, accumulating an average booking points total of 30. Therefore, I would recommend a total of 50+ points for this fixture.

Arsenal are in fine form, having netted 24 goals in their last eight games (average of three per game). Therefore, I’m going to opt for a home win, given Leicester’s poor clean sheet record this campaign.

Arsenal vs Leicester City will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Premier League with kick-off at 20:00 GMT.

Prediction: Arsenal 3-1 Leicester City

Suggested Tips – Arsenal vs Leicester City – (BET365)

  • Correct score – Arsenal to win 3-1 – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Arsenal vs Leicester City – (SKYBET)

  • BTTS and Full Time Result – Yes and Arsenal to win – 13/8.
  • Both Players to Score – Aubameyang & Jamie Vardy – 4/1.
  • RequestABet 80/1 and above – Lacazette & Aubameyang to score, Arsenal 3-1 and Xhaka to be carded – 66/1.
    (Note: no idea why its in the 80/1 and above market given the price is less than that).
  • First Goalscorer – Alexander Lacazette – 9/2. (Price Boost).
  • RequestABet 80/1 and above – Vardy to score 2+ goals, Leicester to win, over 4.5 goals, 8+ match corners and 30+ match booking pts – 125/1. (Cover).

Odds and markets last updated on Monday 22nd October 2018 @17:26 GMT.

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Everton vs Crystal Palace – Match Preview

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Everton vs Crystal Palace
Sunday 21st October 2018
FA Premier League, Goodison Park

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

Everton vs Crystal Palace – Everton will be looking to build on back to back wins with a victory against Crystal Palace at Goodison Park.

The Toffees’ 2-1 win at Leicester City a fortnight ago lifted Marco Silva’s side to 11th in the league, after collecting 12 points from their opening eight games. Gylfi Sigurdsson has three goals in his last two games, which has seen them claim six points. The Icelandic playmaker has looked much more at home this season playing his favoured number ten position. Under Sam Allardyce, he was often shoved out on the left, which failed to get the best out of their former record signing. Now he is creating, and more crucially scoring, important goals. Richarlison has also enjoyed a fine start to life on Merseyside, with four goals for Everton and two for Brazil so far this season. The 21-year-old’s goals are vital with both Cenk Tosun and Oumar Niasse struggling for form upfront.

Palace have been rocked by Wilfried Zaha’s injury during the international break. There were initial fears the Ivory Coast international could miss two months, but Roy Hodgson has confirmed he will face a fitness test before their trip to Goodison Park this weekend. Palace have lost their last 16 games that Zaha hasn’t played, so losing him would be a huge blow. Palace have only collected four points from their last seven games. They face Manchester United, Tottenham, Chelsea and Arsenal in their next four games, so they desperately need to pick up some results. They currently sit in 14th, four points above the relegation zone.

Anthony Taylor is the referee for this game. The Englishman has officiated eight league games this season. He has collected an average booking points total of 38.8 in that time. As a result, I would advise a maximum total of 50+ points for this fixture.

This game has a lot riding on it for both sides. If Everton could win, they would hit a nice run of fixtures with some momentum. For Palace, their upcoming games makes this a must-not-lose fixture. If Zaha isn’t able to start, I struggle to see them picking up anything form this game. Therefore, I’m going for a home victory.

Everton vs Crystal Palace will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Premier League with Kick-Off at 16:00 GMT.

Prediction: Everton 2-0 Crystal Palace

Suggested Tips – Everton vs Crystal Palace – (BET365)

  • Correct score, Everton 2-0 – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Everton vs Crystal Palace – (SKYBET)

  • RequestABet up to 11/1 to 28/1 – Sigurdson 2+ shots on target, Digne & Richarlison 1+ shots on target – 11/1. (NB).
  • Sigurdson to score and win – 10/1. (NAP).
  • RequestABet 80/1 and above – Richarlison to score a header and Sigurdsson to score from outside the area – 125/1. (Outsider).
  • Richarlison to score first and Everton to win 3-1 – 50/1.
  • RequestABet 80/1 and above -Richarlison 2+ shots on target, Zaha 2+ shots on target, Sigurdsson 2+ shots on target & Bernard 1+ shots on target – 100/1.
  • Price Boost – Crystal Palace win 2-1 – 16/1. (Cover).

Odds and markets last updated on Sunday 21st October 2018 @13:20 GMT.

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Chelsea vs Manchester United – Match Preview

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Chelsea vs Manchester United
Saturday 20th October 2018
FA Premier League, Stamford Bridge

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

Chelsea vs Manchester United: Chelsea will be looking to move back to the top of the Premier League table when they face Manchester United in the lunch-time kick-off.

Maurizio Sarri’s side sit second in the league, level on points with both Manchester City and Liverpool. The Blues have an almost perfect record so far, with six wins and two draws from their opening eight fixtures. Last time out, they recorded an impressive 3-0 win, that was Ross Barkley and Alvaro Morata on the scoresheet. Barkley has impressed in the early weeks of this campaign, which earnt him an England recall. He started both of the Three Lions’ matches over the international break, providing a telling assist for what turned out to be the deciding goal in England’s 3-2 win over Spain. Although competition for places is fierce at Stamford Bridge, he will be hoping his fine form will see him pip Mateo Kovacic to a starting spot.

Eden Hazard will also be looking to continue his strong scoring run, after notching seven goals and three assists in his first eight games. The Belgian has been the division’s star man this year, and he will be crucial if Chelsea are to gain another vital three points.

Jose Mourinho will be looking for his side to build on their dramatic 3-2 win over Newcastle. Three goals in 20 minutes saw the Red Devils turn the game on its head, thanks to Juan Mata, Anthony Martial and Alexis Sanchez. Both Martial and Sanchez have struggled for form under Mourinho – he’ll be hoping those strikes could be the catalyst to spark the pair, and United into life. He will be also hoping for more from Romelu Lukaku, who faces his former club. After scoring four goals in his first five matches, the Belgian striker is without a goal in six games. He’ll be hoping to break his duck and fire United to a much-needed win, in what is a huge game.

Mike Dean has been appointed as the referee for this fixture. The Englishman has officiated six games in the top flight this season. He has accumulated an average booking points total. of 49.2, the second highest in the division. Therefore, I would advise a maximum of 60+ total points for this game.

The international break came at the wrong time for Mourinho, after such an uplifting victory against Newcastle. Chelsea have looked strong so far this season, and are the team in form. I think Hazard could be the difference between these two teams, so I’m going to opt for a narrow home win.

Chelsea vs Manchester United will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Premier League with Kick-Off at 12:30 GMT.

Prediction: Chelsea 2-1 Manchester United

Suggested Tips – Chelsea vs Manchester United – (BET365)

  • Correct score, Chelsea 2-1 – (link no longer available).

Suggested Tips – Chelsea vs Manchester United – (SKYBET)

  • Lukaku and Hazard to both score – 10/1.
  • Hazard to score first and Chelsea to win 2-1 – 33/1.
  • Giroud to score a header- 7/1.

Odds and markets last updated on Friday 19th October 2018 @18:30 GMT.

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