OPTA Bet Builder | MD1: Goals galore as Moyes’ magic continues

A new season but the same anticipation and drama await, with a sizzling selection of games to kick-start another sensational dose of Premier League action, with goals galore the mainstay of a menu packed with thrills, spills, action, and so much more.

The guys from OPTA have returned, scouring their records and using their incredible database of match facts and stats to determine the best bets from a selection of this weekend’s Premier League games.

Science, don’t you just love it?

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MANCHESTER UNITED vs ARSENAL

Only four players had more shots on target in the Premier League in 2024-25 than new Manchester United signing Matheus Cunha (44), who averaged 1.5 shots on target per 90 minutes. He had at least one shot on target in both games against Arsenal.

 

LIVERPOOL vs BOURNEMOUTH

Mohamed Salah has more goals in MD1 Premier League matches than any other player (9 in 8 games) and he has netted 11 Premier League goals against Bournemouth, only scoring more against two teams.

 

BRIGHTON vs FULHAM

The two teams whose Premier League games saw both teams score most often in 2024-25 were Brighton and Hove Albion and Fulham (27 games), with both sides scoring in the two meetings between the teams last season.

 

LEEDS vs EVERTON

Everton ended last season on a run of three consecutive Premier League victories and have won three of their last five games against Leeds United, with David Moyes never losing a league game at Elland Road (W3 D2).

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