Premier League betting tips: Man City and Liverpool to win, Kluivert to score
The Bookie Basher returns to Sports News Blitz with his usual brand of insight, humour and…Shakespeare?
After the tedium of the international break, the Premier League is back and so is yours truly - large and in charge and yet somehow still waiting for the nod to be inducted into the Sports Betting Hall of Fame.
Read on for all sorts of nifty betting tips and tricks involving all of the biggest teams. (No - that does not include Manchester United.)
Tottenham v West Ham
Spurs’ collapse against Brighton the other week was a shocker. Even though they are normally decent at HQ, Tottenham have now lost four of their last six Premier League London derbies.
Quantum theory is often spoken of as our most bulletproof scientific theory. But now there’s a possibility that it needs revisiting.
And with this in mind, the Hammers look a tempting price to pinch a draw in north London.
Suggested bet: Draw at 4/1 (bet365)
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Bournemouth v Arsenal
The Cherries are an expansive, attacking outfit and this is underlined by the fact that they have had 84 shots in the Premier League so far this season, compared to Arsenal’s 83.
Their issue has been shot accuracy, with only eight goals scored in total.
Arsenal are solid at the back but can be breached, and I don’t hate Justin Kluivert at 5/1 to score anytime here. OK, he has scored zero goals so far in the league, but he is playing well and you get the feeling it is clearly a case of 'when' and not 'if' he will start banging them in.
He is an obvious baller and the moustache is elite. What's not to like?
Suggested bet: Kluivert to score anytime at 5/1 (Skybet)
Wolves v Manchester City
Not sure what price David was to beat Goliath with Coral but Wolves - who are still seeking their first victory of the season - are 8/1 to beat the champions. That’s not a price that appeals to the big dog if I am being honest.
And if you were to ask me to name three geniuses, I probably wouldn't say Guardiola, Arteta ... I'd go Milligan, Cleese, Everett. Sessions.
Guardiola is the mutt's nuts to be fair and, despite the uncertainty regarding his Etihad future after this season, they are going along nicely. At time of writing, they sit just a point behind leaders Liverpool in the Premier League table.
‘We defy augury’ is a line from Hamlet that means Hamlet is rejecting the idea that fate, or the will of the Gods, can somehow be avoided. So the Prince of Denmark is saying that everything unfolds according to an immutable plan.
With this in mind, Man City half-time – full-time at 10/11 looks an absolute f***ing steering job, likesay.
Suggested bet: Man City Man City (Half-Time – Full-Time) at 10/11 (bet365)
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Liverpool v Chelsea
Jurgen who? Liverpool have won nine of their first 10 matches under Arne Slot and the Reds seem to be revelling in the more patient approach of the Dutchman, compared to Klopp’s manic, fervent all-out attacking style.
They have yet to concede more than one goal against anyone this season, and that’s a dazzling stat when you consider they have been to Old Trafford and the San Siro already.
To be fair, the fixture list has been more than fair for the Scousers to this point. However, Liverpool now face a run of testing-looking fixtures (on three fronts) that could define their season.
Chelsea have also made a strong(ish) start to life under their new manager, but face a big test on Sunday.
Wesley Fofana and Marc Cucurella are suspended for the Blues, and I’d be shocked if Liverpool didn’t claim another three points here.
The Reds to win and both teams to score is a 7/4 shot. You are bored. This is the antidote.
Suggested bet: Liverpool to win & both teams to score at 7/4 (bet365/Hills/Skybet)
