Manchester City survived a scare against Bournemouth in what was Enzo Maresca’s first game in charge of the Cityzens in the Premier League. He will be keen to deliver a more convincing performance.
The Gunners will be looking to extend their advantage this weekend when they face West Ham, while Tottenham looked sluggish despite spending heavily during this summer transfer window and will seek redemption following a disappointing opening league game.
Here are the top five matches to bet on this weekend, featuring the best odds on BolaBet.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester City
Palace will be keen to maximise home advantage following a poor display against Everton that saw them suffer a 2-0 defeat.
City fought back against Bournemouth, but their 2-1 victory was not the most convincing.
Currently in the post-Pep Guardiola era, City will hope their new manager’s tenure can be as successful as that of his predecessor. A scintillating game of football is on the horizon when the two sides lock horns.
In their last five matches, Palace have recorded two wins and two losses, while Manchester City have registered three wins, one loss and one draw.
Best Bet: Manchester City to win or draw
Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest
Following Liverpool’s draw against Bournemouth, Andoni Iraola’s side will be keen to grab their first three points of the campaign and remain in contention early in the season. Nottingham Forest will equally be chasing a victory after losing their opening game 2-0 against Leeds.
The hosts will be looking to make the most of home advantage, while Forest will be keen to frustrate them.
Liverpool have recorded one win, two draws and two losses in their last five matches, while Forest have managed two wins and three losses in the same period.
Best Bet: Liverpool to win or draw
Chelsea vs Brighton
Following an action-packed encounter that saw Chelsea secure a 3-2 win over Fulham, Xabi Alonso’s men should be keen to salvage a positive result. However, the Blues face Brighton, a side that has proved to be a formidable force in recent times.
Brighton were simply magnificent against Aston Villa, winning the encounter 4-0.
The fixture has all the ingredients of an entertaining contest. In their last five matches, Chelsea and Brighton have both recorded three wins, one loss and one draw.
Best Bet: Manchester United to win
Manchester United vs Ipswich
After capitulating against Hull City, Michael Carrick’s men are currently aware of the danger newly promoted clubs possess. Manchester United head into this fixture eager to make full use of home advantage.
However, they face an Ipswich side bubbling with confidence after winning their first encounter following their return to the league, with a 2-1 victory over Sunderland.
Manchester United will be hoping they can begin their resurgence, while Ipswich will be keen on causing a massive upset. The fixture will most certainly be one to watch.
In their last five matches, Manchester United have recorded two draws, two losses and one win, while Ipswich have managed five consecutive wins.
Best Bet: Over 2.5 goals
Aston Villa vs Arsenal
Unai Emery was off to a disappointing start following a catastrophic 4-0 loss at the hands of Everton. Arsenal, on the other hand, welcomed Coventry with a convincing 3-0 victory.
The two teams are coming into the encounter with contrasting results, making this fixture even more tantalising. Arsenal will be looking to strengthen their position at the top of the table, while Villa will be keen on collecting their first three points of the season.
The Villains will hope home support can inspire them to victory, while Arsenal will be determined to keep their title ambitions alive early in the campaign.
Villa have recorded four losses and one win in their last five matches. Arsenal, meanwhile, have managed two wins, one draw and two losses in their last five outings.
Best Bet: Over 2.5 goals
