The EPL will return after an international break for Matchweek 5, with seven games slated for this Saturday. Let’s get into our best bets for September 16 in the English Premier League.
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Liverpool
Liverpool are off to a strong start in this EPL season, garnering 10 points through four games. They are performing well offensively, and a big reason for that is club legend Mohamed Salah. He has scored two goals and provided two assists in four games and, at 31 years of age, shows no signs of slowing down. Against Wolves, a team that has conceded eight times in four games, Salah should have plenty of opportunities to add to his goal tally.
Mohamed Salah anytime goalscorer
Aston Villa v Crystal Palace
Aston Villa have had a predictable start to the season, winning two games as favourites and losing the other two as underdogs. At home against Crystal Palace, they are the favourites and should put in a strong performance. Palace have been fairly solid so far, gathering seven points from four games, but they have scored only five times so far and may struggle to contain Villa’s potent attack this weekend.
Aston Villa to win
Manchester United v Brighton & Hove Albion
If you ignore the team names and focus on the statistics, Brighton would be favoured in this game. They have impressed early in this campaign with three wins from four games, and they lead the league in goals scored with 12. Manchester United, on the other hand, have six points through four games and have not looked comfortable in any of their matches. They have an inconsistent defence, and that could be the difference in this contest.
Brighton & Hove Albion to win
Newcastle United v Brentford
This is shaping up to be a fascinating battle between two teams with high expectations. Newcastle have endured a poor start with only three points from four games, while Brentford enter this game with six points and have looked solid in each outing so far. Since their five-goal blitz in the opening week, the Magpies have only scored twice, while Brentford have conceded just five goals thus far. Facing Newcastle away will be challenging, but we expect Brentford to keep it close and beat the spread.
