Explosive Premier League Clash: Unleash Ederson's Red Card Potential at 7/1 | Count on Trent Alexander-Arnold to Deliver Assists against Chelsea

1pt on Ederson to be shown a card vs Burnley (7/1 with Sky Bet - Bet Here!)

Let's begin anew, with a clean slate. After a successful previous season, where we accumulated a commendable +43 in profit, our goal now is to surpass that mark. Progress requires constant movement.

Our trusted tipster, Jones Knows, is back for another thrilling season and is keen to capitalize on the increased number of cards being shown. To do so, Jones is placing a bet on Ederson at 7/1 to receive a card.

Please note that the position of

1pt on Ederson to be shown a card vs Burnley (7/1 with Sky Bet - Bet Here!)

has been maintained.

A crackdown on time-wasting and dissent is something that fills me with joy, as someone who has always detested the lack of respect shown towards referees and the glaring deficiencies in the time-keeping system in professional football.

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Officials have clearly acknowledged the message as evident from the EFL fixture list last weekend. A total of 190 yellow cards were issued across all three leagues, surpassing last season's opening weekend by 54 cards and marking the highest number in the past two decades. Notably, out of these cards, 29 were given for time-wasting, a significant increase of 28 compared to the previous opening weekend where only one such card was shown throughout the fixtures.

It is worth noting that betting on yellow cards is a popular aspect of football betting, and this emerging trend, even based on a single weekend's data, is worth exploring in the initial weeks of the season. Bookmakers may feel apprehensive when pricing the booking points and individual cards markets, and when bookmakers are uncertain, bettors should be inclined to expect a substantial increase in the overall count of yellow cards.

Referee Craig Pawson may have an opportunity to make a statement on the field during this season's opening match, and my attention is drawn to the odds of 7/1 on Ederson receiving a card. The Brazilian goalkeeper has been issued yellow cards in four out of his last 12 away games. Additionally, with his team, Manchester City, having a 79% chance of winning this game, it is highly probable that Ederson will have the opportunity to slow down the pace of the game when his team is in the lead.

1pt on Tomas Soucek to score a header vs Bournemouth (22/1 with Sky Bet - Bet Here!)

Bournemouth had the highest number of goals conceded from set-pieces (excluding penalties) last season, with a staggering total of 21. Additionally, under the leadership of Andoni Iraola, the team had a dismal record of conceding 23 goals from corners and free-kicks in the past two seasons, making them the worst-performing side in this aspect. This suggests a lack of emphasis on defensive organization during set-piece situations, which undoubtedly leaves Moyes excited about the opportunity to exploit their vulnerability from wide areas.

1pt on Trent Alexander-Arnold to register an assist vs Chelsea (3/1 with Sky Bet - Bet Here!)

Another factor that makes me notice Tomas Soucek is his effectiveness in set-piece situations. Despite his declining power in this team, he remains a significant threat. Notably, in his last seven Premier League matches of the previous season, he managed to take 12 shots on goal, with an expected goal value of 1.17 – a commendable outcome. It is important to highlight that five of those shots were headers, which adds to the appeal of the attractive odds of 22/1 offered by Sky Bet for him scoring a header.

Liverpool's performance levels skyrocketed after Jurgen Klopp made a positional adjustment for Trent Alexander-Arnold prior to the match against Arsenal last season. The focus shifted towards utilizing his creative abilities in a more central role, resulting in a significant improvement. Although the odds fail to reflect his newfound attacking hybrid position across various betting markets, there are still betting opportunities to be explored.

During that time period, Alexander-Arnold stood out as the player who achieved the highest number of successful passes in the opposing team's half (382). Additionally, he also had the most assists, totaling seven, in his final 10 Premier League games of the previous season. He ranked second in terms of penalty-box entries (116), meaning the number of times he played the ball into the box, just behind Kieran Trippier. Notably, he ranked fourth in chances created with a total of 23.

Considering Liverpool's aggressive playing style on Sunday, these statistics strongly favor Alexander-Arnold registering another assist at Stamford Bridge. An enticing option would be to place a bet of 100/30 with Sky Bet.