Highly Anticipated Showdown: Tottenham Hotspur Poised for Victory over Inconsistent Manchester United

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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Tottenham vs Manchester United will be broadcasted live on We.

Forming sweeping statements or jumping to strong conclusions about a team based solely on 90 minutes of football is not a recommended approach. Nevertheless, my enthusiasm for Manchester United's potential this season has significantly diminished.

Not only due to their lackluster and feeble performance against Wolves, but also because of the aging limbs of key players like Casemiro and Raphael Varane, there are concerns. Furthermore, Erik ten Hag's track record when facing top-tier opponents on the road remains difficult to overlook, as he only managed to secure one point out of a possible 24 in Premier League away matches against the top nine teams last season - making it the worst record among all teams. The signs were certainly apparent in Tottenham's display, demonstrating Ange Postecoglou effectively conveying his principles and making them an enticing option at Evens on the draw-no-bet market with Sky Bet here.

Tottenham vs Manchester United, Saturday 5.30pm, live on Sky Sports - PLAY SUPER 6 HERE!

SCORE PREDICTION: 2-1

Newcastle, unexpectedly, possess the defensive structure and capability to profoundly frustrate the reigning champions. The odds provide enough reason to be intrigued by the possibility of this game taking a scrappy, low-scoring route, with the under 2.5 goals line at 11/10 with Sky Bet standing out.

Newcastle had an impressive defensive record in last season's Premier League away matches against the top six teams. They only conceded five goals and achieved clean sheets against Arsenal, Manchester United, and Brighton, all resulting in 0-0 draws. On average, these matches had a low total of 1.3 goals per game.

Considering Newcastle's ability to frustrate opponents, goalkeeper Nick Pope might find himself at risk of receiving a yellow card in their upcoming match against City. With referees cracking down on time-wasting, they are becoming more inclined to immediately issue cards rather than giving warnings. As a result, away goalkeepers are likely to face an increased likelihood of being cautioned.

Manchester City vs Newcastle, Saturday 8pm - PLAY SUPER 6 HERE!

SCORE PREDICTION: 1-1

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Aston Villa vs Everton, live on We

To utilize a horse racing methodology, it is advisable to overlook one poor performance by a horse if there were valid reasons for its underperformance. This approach is applicable to Aston Villa's heavy defeat on their opening day against Newcastle. The absence of Tyrone Mings due to injury disrupted their rhythm, and they faced a formidable opponent at St James' Park. Considering Everton's difficulties in scoring goals, those who wager on a home win at odds of 4/6 with Sky Bet should see a favorable outcome as Villa aims to secure their eighth consecutive victory at Villa Park.

Nevertheless, it is expected that Everton will have their chances, given that they have averaged 14 shots per game in their last seven away matches. This makes Alex Iwobi, who has shown versatility in filling in for the injured Dwight McNeil on the left, an intriguing option for a shot on target at even odds with Sky Bet. Against Fulham, Iwobi managed to take four shots, two of which were on target, as he frequently cut in on his stronger right foot, creating numerous shooting opportunities.

Aston Villa vs Everton, Sunday 2pm, live on Sky Sports - PLAY SUPER 6 HERE!

SCORE PREDICTION: 2-0

The setback of Reece James' hamstring injury is truly disappointing for those who have high hopes for Mauricio Pochettino's team this season. The performance against Liverpool showed immense promise, particularly in terms of their strong defensive structure, limiting the usually formidable Reds attack to just one shot on target. I have a theory early in the season that Chelsea will prove difficult to defeat but equally challenging to secure victories with, as they continue to struggle with scoring goals and encounter the absence of influential players like James.

This situation will likely result in low-scoring matches, which makes the odds of 5/2 with Sky Bet enticing for under 1.5 goals against a West Ham side that is also unlikely to concede much.

Ben Chilwell is a player worth paying attention to in the attacking prop markets under Pochettino. Last weekend, Pochettino gave Chilwell a lot of freedom to attack, and he also urged his midfielders to look for opportunities to switch play with him during every attack.

Chilwell's aggressive style of play is evident when you analyze the average positions of the Chelsea team - he was the second highest player in terms of attacking positioning. Despite a disappointing first touch, he managed to get a shot on target, although the expected goal value for that shot was only 0.16. He also had a goal disallowed when he ventured into a more central position.

There are several betting options to consider for Chilwell: you can choose to bet on him having two or more shots at odds of 11/8, one or more shots on target at odds of 2/1, or even bet on him scoring first with odds of 18/1.

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Chelsea's Ben Chilwell scores a goal that was later disallowed by VAR for offside

West Ham vs Chelsea, Sunday 4.30pm, live on Sky Sports - PLAY SUPER 6 HERE!

SCORE PREDICTION: 0-0 JONES KNOWS BEST BET: Ben Chilwell to score first (20/1 with Sky Bet - Bet Here!) & Chilwell to have at least one shot on target (2/1 with Sky Bet - Bet Here!)

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Crystal Palace vs Arsenal will be broadcasted live on We. Despite my doubts about Arsenal's capability to compete for significant titles, Mikel Arteta's team consistently performs well in matches like these, which are often unpredictable. In the previous season, they achieved an impressive aggregate score of 52-17 against teams in the bottom half of the table, suffering only two narrow defeats against Everton and Nottingham Forest.

Ever since Roy Hodgson returned as the manager, Crystal Palace has been more successful in terms of points than Arsenal in the Premier League. However, it is likely that Palace will regress and become a solid mid-table team again, as they lack depth in several positions.

For those who are feeling adventurous and wish to increase the odds of an away win, it is worth considering betting on Gabriel Martinelli to score first in a 2-0 victory, with odds of 30/1 from Sky Bet. Martinelli scored against Palace in both of their encounters last season and ended up as their joint-top scorer in the Premier League with 15 goals. He has a knack for surpassing his expected goals return, which makes him a highly likeable striker. Additionally, he seems to be in excellent form and ready for a remarkable season on the left flank.

Crystal Palace vs Arsenal, Monday 8pm, live on Sky Sports