Premier League Gameweek 8 Tips: 16/1 Accumulator
The Premier League is back from the international break this weekend with seven games on Saturday, two on Sunday and one more on Monday.
We have picked out the best bets from the weekend’s matches, creating a five-game accumulator which comes in at odds of 16/1.
Tip 1 – Sunderland to beat Wolves @ 6/4
Sunderland were expected to be fighting it out at the bottom of the table all season and while they could still slip into trouble, the Championship play-off winners will be delighted with the start they have made.
The Black Cats sit ninth going into the weekend and are unbeaten in their three games at the Stadium of Light, having seen off West Ham and Brentford, and gained a creditable 1-1 draw with Europa League qualifiers Aston Villa.
They face a Wolves side on Saturday who are still looking for their first victory of the season and while they have shown improvement in draws against Tottenham and Brighton, confidence is still bound to be low and a raucous atmosphere can help the Wearsiders gain three more precious points.
Tip 2 – Manchester City to beat Everton @ 4/11
Everton will have been boosted by gaining a 2-1 win over in-form Crystal Palace at the Hill Dickinson Stadium last time out, but they will be without match-winner Jack Grealish for their trip to the Etihad as he is unable to play against his parent club Manchester City.
That is likely to have a detrimental effect on the Toffees’ creative output and they will need all the force they can muster in the final third against the Citizens.
Pep Guardiola’s side were just starting to bubble before the international break with Erling Haaland, in particular, at the top of his game.
David Moyes’s side could struggle to put the brakes on the Norwegian, who already has nine Premier League goals to his name this term.
Tip 3 – Arsenal to beat Fulham @ 3/5
Arsenal headed into the recess at the top of the table and they should remain there on Saturday night after making the short trip across London to face Fulham.
The Gunners have conceded just one goal in open play this season and while the Cottagers do not look like a side who will be in relegation trouble this term, they have struggled to create chances.
They have gained two wins this term, one of which came via a bizarre own goal against Leeds, and a team who have lost their last two games 3-1 against Aston Villa and Bournemouth could struggle to contain Mikel Arteta’s outfit, who have won their last four.
Tip 4 – Tottenham to beat Aston Villa @ 11/10
Tottenham have suffered just one defeat since Thomas Frank took the reins and they can continue to grow into the season by beating Aston Villa on Sunday.
Spurs struggled against winless Wolves in their last home league game, but Villa are likely to be more adventurous, which should help Frank’s side utilise their pace in wide areas.
New boys Mohammed Kudus and Xavi Simons have settled in well and they should be able to see off Unai Emery’s charges, who have scored just once in their three league away games this term.
Tip 5 – Liverpool to beat Manchester United @ 11/20
Liverpool have had two weeks to dust themselves down after successive defeats to Crystal Palace, Galatasaray and Chelsea, and there should be nothing like a visit from arch-rivals Manchester United to galvanise Arne Slot’s side.
The Reds need to show character after arguably their first real setbacks under the Dutchman, but they have enough attacking talent to cause plenty of problems for a United defence that was regularly exposed in a recent 3-0 defeat to Manchester City.
The pressure on Red Devils boss Ruben Amorim has been eased by home wins over Burnley, Chelsea and Sunderland, but his team have taken just one point from their three road games and getting anything at Anfield looks a massive task.
Odds correct at time of publication but subject to change
