Graham Ruthven: Something for the Weekend

Player to score – Rasmus Hojlund (Burnley v Man United) 

While Manchester United have lost their last three matches in all competitions, Rasmus Hojlund has still managed to make a positive start for his new team. The Danish striker has looked dangerous in every appearance he has made for United, scoring his first goal against Bayern Munich after having one disallowed against Brighton.

Burnley have conceded more goals than any other team in the Premier League this season despite having played one fewer match than most sides. Vincent Kompany’s team have looked vulnerable at the back and that should see Hojlund presented with at least one opportunity to find the back of the net.

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Under 1.5 total goals – Atletico Madrid v Real Madrid

The first Madrid derby of the season promises to be a compelling one, although there’s no guarantee Sunday’s match will produce many goals. Atletico Madrid have scored just one goal in two games since the International break with the 3-0 defeat to Valencia likely to see Diego Simeone go back to his trademark compact approach for Sunday.

Real Madrid have started the season in excellent form with Carlo Ancelotti’s team winning all six matches they have played in all competitions. However, Los Blancos have won their last four games by a one-goal margin. This could be another encounter decided by a single goal.

Match to be a draw – Luton v Wolves

Luton Town are still searching for their first win as a Premier League club. The Hatters have lost all four matches they have played, but Saturday’s fixture against Wolves presents them with an opportunity to change that. Wolves are only three points ahead of Luton with just one win from five matches.

Wolves have failed to win 10 of their last 11 away matches in the Premier League with Gary O’Neill’s team among the lowest scorers in the division so far this season. Saturday’s fixture at Kenilworth Road might not be the highest scoring affair and both teams might settle for a point apiece. 

Both teams to score – Liverpool v West Ham 

Liverpool have built some positive momentum over the early part of the season with Jurgen Klopp’s team just two points off the top of the Premier League table. However, the Reds have kept just one clean sheet in the six games they have played in all competitions.

Both teams have scored in the same number of matches West Ham have played in all competitions this season. The Hammers carry a real goal threat, as they demonstrated by opening the scoring against Manchester City last weekend. They will similarly be a threat against Liverpool at Anfield.

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Graham’s Bet Builder | Arsenal v Spurs

The first North London Derby of the season promises to be a blockbuster match. Arsenal have scored seven goals in the three home games they have played in the league so far this season and are fresh from putting four past PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League. 

Arsenal have scored over 1.5 goals in their last six home games against Tottenham Hotspur, but both teams have also scored in the Gunners last three league matches in front of their own supporters. Spurs under Ange Postecoglou have been a thrilling team to watch, but Sunday’s match might be a step too far for them.