Premier League Matchday 4 Preview

The conclusion of the international break means the return of the Premier League and there are a number of mouth-watering match-ups this weekend as England’s top tier resumes.

The undoubted clash of the weekend is the North London derby, where Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham will be hoping to take all three points against an Arsenal side who have been hit hard by injuries and suspensions in recent weeks.

The opening game on Saturday sees Southampton, who are still searching for their first points of the campaign, host Manchester United - who have started the new season poorly.

The weekend also sees Aston Villa, who will have one eye on their first Champions League fixture next week, host Everton, Chelsea make the trip to the south coast to take on Bournemouth, while Wolves take on Newcastle in the final game on Sunday.

Tip 1: Tottenham to win @ 2/1

This might be the best possible time for Spurs to face their bitter rivals, with Arsenal missing Declan Rice through suspension, as well as Martin Odegaard, Mikel Merino and Riccardo Calafiori through injury.

The Gunners have won just two of their last 10 away league fixtures with Spurs and dropped points for the first time last time out. With Tottenham likely to have Dominic Solanke and Micky van de Ven back in the squad, the hosts could claim the bragging rights.

Tip 2: Both Teams to Score in Southampton vs Manchester United @ 11/20

Southampton have lost each of their opening three matches of the season, while United were defeated in each of their last two league fixtures.

The form of both sides makes it difficult to back either for victory. However, four of the last five meetings at St Mary’s have seen winners in the BTTS markets, so history does point to goals at either end.

Tip 3: Aston Villa to win and BTTS @ 19/10

Villa have won two of their opening three Premier League fixtures and should prove too strong for an Everton side who squandered a 2-0 lead in the 87th minute to lose 3-2 at home to Bournemouth last time out.

While the Villans should make home advantage count, they have conceded in both victories this season and, after netting their first league goals of the campaign, the Toffees could get themselves on the scoresheet.

Tip 4: Bournemouth to win @ 5/2

The Cherries remain unbeaten in the league this season and they could find some joy when they host a Chelsea side that looks increasingly vulnerable in defence.

Their 6-2 win at Wolves in their last league away day came largely through the poor defensive play of the hosts rather than exquisite attacking tactics and they have conceded in each league game so far, which could allow the hosts to snatch all three points

Tip 5: Newcastle to win @ 27/25

Pressure is beginning to mount on Wolves boss Gary O’Neil after just one point earned from their opening three matches and this is unlikely to ease when they host an unbeaten Newcastle on Sunday.

The Magpies have taken seven points from a possible nine to begin the campaign and have netted in all but one of their last 23 Premier League away days and this scoring form should see them claim victory.