Premier League: Predictions for all eight games on Saturday
Recommended bets:
- Back Liverpool to win & both teams to score v Everton
- Back Hee Chan Hwang to score anytime for Wolves v Bournemouth
- Back both teams to score in Brentford v Burnley
- Back Manchester City & both teams to score v Brighton
- Back Newcastle to win & under 2.5 goals v Crystal Palace
- Back Nottingham Forest & under 3.5 goals v Luton
- Back Tie with Goals in Chelsea v Arsenal
- Back Man Utd to win & over 2.5 goals v Sheffield United
The October international break is over and attention now turns to the domestic front with a bumper day of Premier League action featuring no less than eight Saturday matches.
The action gets underway with a Merseyside derby from Anfield as Liverpool bid to maintain their dominance over Everton at lunchtime before five 3pm games, headlined by Manchester City’s clash with Brighton.
Another derby at 5.30pm takes us to Stamford Bridge, where Chelsea play host to Arsenal, before Manchester United travel to Sheffield United to close out the action at 8pm.
We have collated the best bets from our writers across all eight Saturday Premier League games.
Liverpool vs Everton (Saturday, 12.30pm)
Liverpool's outstanding home record across the last few seasons makes them very hard to oppose in any way, especially given Everton's awful record at Anfield in recent years.
But the injury to Andy Robertson in defence could disrupt Liverpool enough for Everton to have their moments in this all-Merseyside duel.
The Toffees, boosted by a fully-fit Dominic Calvert-Lewin, have scored two or more goals in four of their last six games and they could grab a consolation at Anfield.
Bournemouth vs Wolves (Saturday, 3pm)
Bournemouth are one of just two teams — the other one being Sheffield United — yet to win a Premier League game this season and they could be vulnerable at home to Wolves.
Hee Chan Hwang has been the star of the show for the visitors despite managing just three goals in 27 Premier League appearances for Wolves last season.
The 27-year-old South Korean international has already surpassed that tally this season, netting five times in eight league games, and he could profit against a fragile Bournemouth backline.
Brentford vs Burnley (Saturday, 3pm)
Burnley, one of four teams with fewer points than Brentford, provide the Bees with the perfect opportunity to get back to winning ways, but the Clarets pose a risk going forward themselves.
Vincent Kompany’s men have scored in five of their eight Premier League assignments, only failing to do so against the two Manchester clubs and Newcastle, so they should make their mark.
However, with their only points coming against Luton and Nottingham Forest, Burnley may struggle to get something from this game, which points to goals for both sides.
Manchester City vs Brighton (Saturday, 3pm)
Manchester City will be keen to hit back after losing their last two Premier League games and they should do just that now returned to the Etihad, where they have won 13 league fixtures on the spin.
Key to their chances is the return of midfield linchpin Rodri, who has been suspended for three games, and they can have the measure of a Brighton side that have been conceding goals too freely.
The Seagulls conceded six in their last away game at Aston Villa and are still awaiting their first clean sheet of the season, but they are the Premier League's leading scorers with 21 goals so should grab a consolation.
Newcastle vs Crystal Palace (Saturday, 3pm)
Newcastle are unbeaten in seven matches in all competitions, which includes a cup win over Manchester City and European success over Paris Saint-Germain, and they should claim maximum points at home to Crystal Palace.
Four of the last six games between the teams have finished in draws and only once in 14 meetings has there been more than two goals scored, so the Magpies are taken to edge a low-scoring encounter.
Nottingham Forest vs Luton (Saturday, 3pm)
Nottingham Forest are unbeaten in their last six Premier League home games and their strong form at the City Ground can continue with a victory over Luton.
Luton are five points worse off having lost six of eight games and, with them often struggling to impose themselves in away games, they are unlikely to pick up any points this weekend.
Chelsea vs Arsenal (Saturday, 5.30pm)
Many will be expecting Arsenal to triumph at Stamford Bridge given the impressive start to the season combined with Chelsea’s struggles.
However, Chelsea’s performances have been much better than their results suggest and Mauricio Pochettino’s men may be able to thwart their London rivals.
The goals have tended to flow in this fixture — both teams have scored in seven of their last 10 competitive meetings — and a chance should be taken on a score draw.
The Gunners have already shared the spoils in 2-2 draws with Fulham and Tottenham this season while Chelsea have drawn three of their last six home league games, which includes a 1-1 game with Liverpool earlier in the season.
Sheffield United vs Manchester United (Saturday, 8pm)
As indifferent and frustrating as Manchester United have been, you cannot help but feel that Sheffield United are miles out of their depth right now.
Injuries are not helping but still winless after eight games, it is hard to see the Blades stopping the rot against United.
The last side to visit Bramall Lane — Newcastle — scored eight and If the Red Devils get one they could get many, and they have got all the attacking tools needed to win this easily.
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