The Premier League season is now in full flow and there are five Saturday afternoon fixtures to get stuck into.
Fresh from their Champions League exploits earlier this week, Manchester City will travel to Vicarage Road for a clash with rejuvenated Watford whilst Liverpool, also in European action, host Sean Dyche’s Burnley.
Here are our betting tips ahead of what may turn out to be an entertaining afternoon of top flight action.
888Sport punters can also check out our thoughts on Sunday's clash between Chelsea and Arsenal, as well as the big fixture involving Manchester United and Everton at Old Trafford...
HUDDERSFIELD TOWN vs LEICESTER CITY
This could be a relatively low key affair. Huddersfield were in dreamland after winning their first two fixtures of the campaign but defeat to struggling West Ham last time out may put a dent in their confidence.
David Wagner’s men are currently sixth in the table but they might fall short if Leicester bring their A-game.
The Foxes have won just once so far this campaign but it would be unfair to judge Leicester too much on their previous results.
Craig Shakespeare’s side have had to go up against three of the biggest teams in the Premier League and Jamie Vardy’s recent form should give the visitors a welcome boost. A draw looks likely.
TIP: Match to be drawn @ 12/5
LIVERPOOL vs Burnley
For Liverpool, an early goal could be huge. With Sadio Mane suspended, the onus is on summer signing Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and the returning Philippe Coutinho to fire the Reds to victory.
Should Jurgen Klopp’s side take the lead, the floodgates could open at Anfield; Liverpool put four past Arsenal in their last Premier Legaue home game.
Burnley are also missing key players and Tom Heaton may be sorely missed. Debutant Nick Pope performed admirably in the victory over Crystal Palace last weekend but this is a whole new level.
Expect a Liverpool onslaught in the opening 15 minutes and it wouldn’t be a huge surprise to see the nervy Clarets goalkeeper make a mistake or two.
TIP: Liverpool to win the first half @ 3/5
NEWCASTLE UNITED vs Stoke City
Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez missed last Sunday’s victory over Swansea but the Spaniard is back and ready to lead his side on the touchline.
The Magpies rode their luck a little at times at the Liberty Stadium but sometimes you need that bit of luck and Benitez will be confident of masterminding his side to another vital win as they look to climb the table.
Meanwhile, Stoke are looking strong on home soil but not so solid away from home. Mark Hughes was more than happy with a point against high-flying Manchester United last time out but this could be tough.
St James’ Park is a tough place to go and Newcastle may turn up the heat if the Potters adopt a defensive-minded approach.
TIP: Newcastle to win @ 27/20
Watford vs MANCHESTER CITY
Marco Silva knows how to get the job done on home soil and the visitors won’t have it all their own way here.
Vicarage Road is far from a fortress but their new manager has one of the best home records in world football and Watford will be full of confidence after their impressive start to the new campaign.
Pep Guardiola’s side are looking ominously good – and City could well be the team to beat in the Premier League title hunt.
After demolishing Feyenoord earlier this week, the Blues look well priced to score in both halves against Watford here. The Hornets have been solid so far this season but City will give the hosts a stern examination.
TIP: Man City to score in both halves @ 9/10
WEST BROMWICH ALBION vs West Ham United
This is a Tony Pulis kind of game. Two physical sides, two similar styles of football – and the West Bromwich Albion boss loves it.
At the Hawthorns, West Brom are usually difficult to beat and Pulis’ approach is a key reason for that. They may play a slightly more conservative brand of top flight football but they get the job done.
West Ham will attempt to build on Monday’s victory over Huddersfield but winning at the Hawthorns won’t be easy.
Slaven Bilic is under intense pressure to build momentum and it wouldn’t be a huge surprise to see the Hammers crumble. It won’t be first up on Match of the Day but could be fascinating in its own way.
TIP: West Brom to win @ 13/10
