ARSENAL v SOUTHAMPTON
Arsene Wenger finally made a few signings, with Lucas Perez and Shkodran Mustafa joining the Gunners. Both could feature in the fixture again Southampton and Arsenal will want to improve on their last home game, after conceding 4 against Liverpool.
Southampton haven't won this season so will be looking for points. If Arsenal don't play better defensively then this could be a game with a number of goals. The Gunners should win, however they could concede depending on how they play.
Suggested bet: Arsenal win 4/7
BOURNEMOUTH v WEST BROM
Both sides have had good signings over the last few weeks, with Bournemouth signing Jack Wilshere and West Brom signing Robson-Kanu, Chadli and keeping Berahino. West Brom will feel like a new and improved side with the two new signings most likely to make their debut.
Both teams have scored in their last 4 meetings going back to 2011, so it could be a good game. West Brom have made a slightly better start to the season, and Bournemouth have conceded in all 3 EPL games this season.
Suggested bet: Bournemouth no clean sheet 8/13
BURNLEY v HULL
Hull have made a very good start to the season, and even against Man United it took till the dying seconds for the Red Devils to snatch the victory. The Tigers now have more than 13 players which is always good, and will see this game as one where they need to pick up points.
Burnley have had an up and down start to the season. They beat Liverpool despite having next to none possession and lost to Swansea and Chelsea. In this fixture last season in the Championship, Hull won 1-0. After seeing the way Hull have started the season, you've gotta feel they are over priced for at least a draw.
Suggested bet: Hull Double Chance 4/7
MIDDLESBOROUGH v PALACE
Middlesborough have had a dream start to the EPL, staying unbeaten in the first 3 games. This compares to Palace who needed a last minute goal against Bournemouth to gain their first point. Going by previous fixtures this season, it may not be a high scoring game.
These teams are of a similar standard, and with their being only 9 goals from all games featuring these teams this season, it will be a close result.
Suggested bet: Under 2.5 Match goals 1/2
STOKE v TOTTENHAM
7th vs bottom in this fixture, and Stoke have only picked up a point this season. They will be looking for their new signing Wilfred Bony to add some excitement to their attacking options. Tottenham have also added to their squad with the signing of Sissoko from Newcastle.
Tottenham have scored in each of their games, however they've only managed to score 1 in each of those games. If Bony can do what he's been transferred in for, then this could be a fixture where Stoke look like a decent team.
Suggested bet: Tottenham BTTS and win 11/4
WEST HAM v WATFORD
West Ham haven't looked as strong as they did last season, however this is due to having injury striker players. The Hammers will have Payet and Lanzini back and will welcome new signing Zaza to the team. This should increase their chances in gaining at least their second point this season.
Watford have struggled so far, however have scored in every fixture. If their defence can limit the number of goals they concede, then they will do well this season.
Suggested bet: West Ham win 10/11
LIVERPOOL v LEICESTER
Liverpool were unlucky to only come away with a point from their match with Tottenham, and have looked a strong team this season. This compares to a Leicester side who have had a good start apart from their loss to Hull on the opening day of the season.
Leicester have added to their attacking options in the past few weeks and this should increase their chances of reaching close to where they finished last season. The Foxes will want to take at least a point from this game, and to do so they'll definitely need to score at least 1.
Suggested bet: Both teams to score 4/5
SWANSEA v CHELSEA
Chelsea have got 9 points from 9 and it definitely seems like Antonio Conte is doing what he set out to which was improve on last season. The Blues will be strong favourites going into this game and will see this game as one where they need 3 points if they want to challenge for the title.
Swansea on the other hand have only managed 3 points from 1 win against Burnley on the opening day of the season. The Swans have struggled against Hull and Leicester and will simply be hoping for at least a point. This should be a comprehensive victory for Chelsea.
Suggested bet: Chelsea win 4/6
SUNDERLAND v EVERTON
In this fixture last season, Sunderland won 3-0. However with Everton at home, Sunderland lost 6-2. This game should be very exciting to watch and will hopefully feature some goals. Everton are unbeaten this season so far, having won 2 and drawn against Spurs.
This compares to Sunderland who haven't won yet but have scored in every fixture. Everton will hope to keep their good form running, whilst Sunderland will want some more points on the board.
Suggested bet: Both teams to score 3/4
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Words by: Ben Dickinson (@bdfootytips)
