Brentford Set to Shock Mourning Spurs in Premier League Showdown

Our resident tipster and betting guru Jones Knows is back to provide his tips and analysis across the Premier League card.

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Brentford's home matches continue to be overpriced, even as another season rolls in.

Last season, the Bees only faced two defeats in front of their passionate fans. The unique atmosphere at their home ground poses numerous challenges for visiting teams, particularly those with vulnerabilities. This time, it's Spurs who must brace themselves for the aggressive football and difficulties that lie ahead.

Brentford

Tottenham Hotspur

Sunday 13th August 1:00pm

Kick off 2:00pm

The supporters have shown a positive response to Ange Postecoglou's preferred style of attacking football. However, there is concern that this focus on attack may leave the already unreliable Spurs defense vulnerable, especially against direct teams like Brentford. In the previous season, Spurs' away matches resulted in numerous goals, with 11 out of 19 matches having over 3.5 goals. Considering this, a combination of a Brentford victory and over 3.5 goals in the match, at odds of 6/1, appears to have some value.

Exploiting Trent Alexander-Arnold's Enhanced Role

SCORE PREDICTION: 3-2

Last season, Jurgen Klopp strategically altered Trent Alexander-Arnold's position prior to the clash against Arsenal, resulting in a notable surge in Liverpool's performance levels. This adjustment highlighted his remarkable creative abilities, particularly when deployed in a more central role. Despite the failure of bookmakers to accurately reflect his newfound attacking mindset, there are still viable betting opportunities to capitalize on.

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Trent Alexander-Arnold is Liverpool's vice-captain this season

During that period, Alexander-Arnold demonstrated exceptional performance on the field. He outshined other players by successfully delivering 382 passes in the opposition half. Moreover, he proved his skills as an assist leader by registering an impressive seven assists in his final 10 Premier League matches of the previous season. Additionally, Alexander-Arnold ranked second for creating opportunities in the penalty area with 116 entries. It is worth mentioning that his performance was only surpassed by Kieran Trippier in terms of balls played into the box. Furthermore, he secured fourth place for chances created with a total of 23. Considering all these remarkable achievements, it is highly recommended to place a bet on Alexander-Arnold registering another assist at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, with odds of 3/1 according to Sky Bet.

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SCORE PREDICTION: 1-2 | JONES KNOWS BEST BET: Trent Alexander-Arnold assist (3/1 with Sky Bet - Bet Here!)

If you want evidence of just how bleak the upcoming season looks for Wolves, all you need to do is track their relegation odds since May. Last season, when things were looking positive under Julen Lopetegui, you could have gotten odds of 6/1 with Sky Bet. However, by mid-June, those odds had dropped to 7/2. By the start of August, they were at 11/4, and now, with Gary O'Neil taking charge, they sit at 2/1.

The frustrations at the club are compounded by Financial Fair Play, as my colleague Adam Bate expertly explains in this feature.

Playing the first fixture away from home during a crisis is not an ideal situation. With a track record of only one victory at Old Trafford in the past 43 years, Wolves face a difficult challenge. On the other hand, Manchester United has remained undefeated in their last 18 Premier League home games (winning 15, drawing 3) since their 2-1 loss to Brighton on the opening day. Under the guidance of their astute manager, there is no reason to anticipate a regression in their performance.

While the odds of a home win at 2/7 with Sky Bet may not excite punters, the odds of United winning to nil at 6/5 provide a favorable alternative. Wolves had the lowest goal tally in the league last season, scoring only 31 goals, and it seems they have not addressed this issue.

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