Graham Ruthven: Something for the weekend

Player to score – James Maddison (Luton v Tottenham)

Tottenham Hotspur can go top of the Premier League table with a win over Luton Town in the early kick-off on Saturday. The Hatters claimed their first win of the season away to Everton last weekend, but Spurs will pose a completely different threat at Kenilworth Road.

Luton will likely defend in a low defensive block which means Son Heung-min won’t have the same amount of space to exploit in behind. Instead, the space will be in front of the Luton defence and that could suit James Maddison who has registered two goals and four assists in seven games.

Under 2.5 total goals – Burnley v Chelsea

Chelsea finally have something to build on after their comfortable 2-0 win over Fulham on Monday night. The start of the season has been a struggle for Mauricio Pochettino’s team, but this weekend’s match against Turf Moor presents them with an opportunity to generate some much-needed momentum.

Burnley also won their last Premier League match, but both teams have struggled to find the back of the net so far this season. Indeed, Chelsea have scored just seven goals in as many matches while Burnley have scored even fewer times – six goals in seven matches. 

Match to be a draw – Crystal Palace v Nottingham Forest

Crystal Palace come into this weekend’s match against Nottingham Forest on the back of an impressive away win over Manchester United. Forest, meanwhile, have drawn two of their last three fixtures in the Premier League. Three points divide the two teams in the table and it could be tight on the pitch too.

Forest are unbeaten in their last six away matches against Crystal Palace in all competitions. On top of this, there has been under 2.5 total goals in the last three meetings between the two teams. There have also been under 2.5 goals in Forest’s last four matches in all competitions.

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Both teams to score – Atletico Madrid v Real Sociedad

Sunday’s meeting between Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad promises to be one of the most compelling matches in La Liga this weekend. Atleti have won their last four matches in-a-row in all competitions while La Real are also on a four-match winning run. Both teams are playing with a lot of confidence.

There have been over 2.5 goals in nine of Atletico Madrid’s last 11 league games. Diego Simeone’s team have also scored two or more goals in nine of their last 11 league games. Meanwhile, Real Sociedad have won their last three matches in the division. They will be competitive. 

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Graham’s Bet Builder | Arsenal v Man City

Manchester City boast a strong record against Arsenal with Pep Guardiola’s team beating the Gunners home and away in the Premier League last season. Arsenal have yet to lose in the league this term, but City will pose the biggest threat they have faced with Mikel Arteta’s team still to keep a clean sheet at home in the league.

Julian Alvarez will carry a threat for City with the Argentine having scored in each of his last two appearances. Erling Haaland will be the focus of much of Arsenal’s physical defensive approach and that could leave space for Alvarez to exploit.

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