English Premier League football returns from a break on Saturday and we have play for all seven matches including Manchester City v Spurs
A team news check is advised with players returning from international duty and that often throws up a surprise absentee or two but I'll chance my arm with the following plays.
Prices quoted from BoyleSports are correct at the time of publication but subject to change.
Leicester 52/10 Draw 7/2 Chelsea 0.53/1
Leicester are 3 points and 3 places clear of the relegation zone but have only taken 1 point from the last 3 matches. Chelsea are third, albeit 9 points shy of league leaders Liverpool, they have drawn 3 of their last 5 in the EPL, winning 1 and losing the other.
The Verdict:
Fantasy Premier League players will note a number of warning triangles concerning player fitness on both sides but Neto has started and finished each of Chelsea's last 3 league games and he gets my vote to pop up with a goal anytime.
Bet: Anytime goalscorer Pedro Neto at 2.65/1 at BoyleSports
Arsenal 4/10 Draw 36/10 Notts Forest 81/10
With just 2 points earned from the last 12 available Arsenal have dropped to fourth, 9 points off the pace. Forest also have 19 points and are behind the Gunners on goal difference, a 3-1 home defeat to Newcastle last time out was only their second loss of the season and they do boast a win away to Liverpool early in the campaign.
The Verdict:
Arsenal are another side who have been missing key men, quite a few actually and although Forest disappointed last time out they have otherwise been terrific. Team sheets would be a handy weapon to have but I can see Forest contributing to the scoring whatever the outcome of the match result.
Bet: Both teams to score? (yes) at 12/10 with BoyleSports
Aston Villa 13/20 Draw 29/10 Crystal Palace 9/2
Only 4 points separates the teams from third to thirteenth and Villa are in the log jam in ninth but with just 1 win in the last 6 they have been below par of late. With just 1 win alongside 4 draws and 6 defeats Palace are third bottom and their tally of 8 league goals scored is the second worst in the top flight.
The Verdict:
Palace will be hoping Eze can return, either here or soon after as they have been very short of creativity but Villa may be missing a few first choice players in defence and possibly midfield and I'm going to take a speculative punt on the visitors.
Bet: Away win at 9/2
Bournemouth 1.44/1 Draw 2.35/1 Brighton 2.05/1
Bournemouth are just below half way in the standings and they have beaten Arsenal and Man City in their last 2 home games. Brighton are sixth and have won 3 of the last 5 drawing another and their only defeat in that sequence came away to Liverpool.
The Verdict:
Lots of positives for both sides as they return to league action and you could make a case for all 3 outcomes in the match result market. I'm with the combo of both teams to score in a game of 3 goals or more in total.
Bet: Combo, Total Goals & Both Teams to Score, over 2.5 and yes at 17/20 with BoyleSports
Everton 1.47/1 Draw 9/4 Brentford 2.05/1
Everton have drawn 4 of their last 7, winning 2 and losing just the 1 but although that is a huge improvement on a disastrous start it hasn't always been that convincing. Brentford are in mid table with 16 points but they were all earned in home games and they have lost all 5 road trips.
The Verdict:
Brentford need to snap this losing streak when travelling, to be fair they have visited some top sides but Everton can be tough to break down and much will depend on whether Mbuemo and Wissa are fit to start. I'm with the draw here.
Bet: Match result draw at 9/4
Fulham 7/10 Draw 2.85/1 Wolves 42/10
Fulham are seventh and have won their last 2 matches. Wolves finally got their first win last time out, 2-0 at home to Palace and they are second from bottom with 7 points, 5 of which came from their last 3 league games.
The Verdict:
Fulham are going well and Wolves are starting to get their act together and this is another game where I can see both sides scoring in a game of 3 goals or more in total.
Bet: Combo, Total Goals & Both Teams to Score, over 2.5 and yes at 1.13/1 with BoyleSports
Manchester City 11/20 Draw 36/10 Spurs 47/10
City are second, 5 points shy of Liverpool and they have lost their last 2 EPL outings and each of the last 4 across all competitions. Spurs remain a source of frustration when it comes to consistency as illustrated by a record of 5 wins, 1 draw and 5 defeats and they were turned over by Ipswich in a home game last time out.
The Verdict:
City might be in a position to welcome back some key players from injury. Spurs have been a problem for them in recent times and had the better of City in a recent EFL Cup tie in London but they continue to be hard to catch right.
Given Gundogan has retired from international football and some of City's creative midfield players are injury doubts he is my man to score anytime.
Bet: Anytime goalscorer Ilkay Gundogan at 5/1 at BoyleSports
Note, odds are correct at the time of writing but are subject to change
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