The Premier League has reached the 10 week mark, with Liverpool perched atop of the standings above Man City in second and Nottingham Forest in third!
Unsurprisingly, Man United are dwelling in the bottom half of the table, awaiting the arrival of their sixth permanent boss since the departure of Sir Alex Ferguson.
Will the deck be reshuffled again in Game Week 11?
Our Offside Oracle has previewed all 10 EPL fixtures across the weekend and provided his best betting plays below!
After handing Man City their first defeat of the season, the Cherries turn their attention to a side they are yet to better in the top flight (2D,2L), Brentford.
Alternatively, the Bees had their heart ripped out late against Fulham in GW10, with the Cottagers levelling the contest in the second minute of injury time, before going on the steal a victory in the 97th minute.
Bournemouth have picked up seven points across their last three PL fixtures, with results against Arsenal (W), Villa (D), and City (W), and I’m backing their form to continue against lesser opponents here.
West Ham and Everton go head-to-head in the ‘Underachievers Derby’.
The Toffees gifted Southampton their first win of the season last time out, failing to put a goal past the worst side in the comp.
Meanwhile, the Hammers followed up their (fortunate) victory over Man United with a 3-0 defeat to Forest, a score line which probably flattered the losers.
I think this could be a first-goal-wins type fixture, as such I’m taking the unders.
Fulham head to Selhurst Park ahead of their London Derby against the Eagles.
The Cottagers will be buoyed by their heroic late victory against the Bees last time out, their first win in four league starts (1D,2L).
While, Crystal Palace are unbeaten in three games across all comps (2W,1D), following a disastrous start to the season.
This pair have played out three straight stalemates, and four in their last five meetings.
This is a tight match on paper, and I’m happy to take the value on offer for the draw.
The Saints hope to kick on following their first win of the season last time out, when they face fellow strugglers Wolverhampton this weekend.
Following Southampton’s victory, Wolves moved to the bottom of the table and are one of two sides yet to pick up a league victory.
No side has conceded more goals than the Wolves 27, with the next worst defence in the league shipping six less strikes (Ipswich).
Over 2.5 Total goals has hit in eight of Wolves’ ten league fixtures, with five of those games seeing the over 3.5 market salute.
I’m backing both sides to concede here in a game which could go either way.
The Reds are out to build on their two point lead atop of the Premier League table when they welcome Villa to Anfield.
Incredibly, Liverpool has won 14 of 16 fixtures (1D,1L) in all comps under new manager Arne Slot, including a convincing 4-0 drumming of Leverkusen in the UCL midweek.
They face a Villa outfit who are struggling to balance Champions League schedule with increased expectations in the domestic comps.
The Villans were convincingly bettered by Tottenham in Game Week 10, going down 4-1, while generating just one shot on target.
All five of Villa’s away fixtures have seen over 2.5 total goals scored.
I’m backing the Reds to kick on here, couple with the overs to salute.
After 10 weeks of Premier League action, I don’t think anyone could fathom Nottingham Forest occupying a place in the top three, ahead of the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham and Villa!
Alternatively, the Toon are labouring back in 11th place, with just four wins from 10 fixtures, scoring just 10 goals across the trip (equal forth worst).
Everything Chris Wood touches turns to gold at the minute, and I’m backing the dream to stay alive here with a Trees’ victory.
Ipswich Town will be looking to break their Premier League duck after falling just short of their first win last time out.
They’ll have their work cut out for them against a Tottenham outfit coming off the back of a inspiring 4-1 victory over top four rivals Villa.
Only Wolves have conceded more goals than the Tractor Boys this season (21), a concerning stat considering they are away to the club with the most goals scored (22).
I think the onion bag will be coping a real workout in what should be an open game of football.
Man U host the Foxes for the second time in as many weeks after dismantling them 5-2 in the EFL Cup in the first game of the post Ten Hag era.
The Foxes have managed just two wins this season (4D,4L), despite playing four of the bottom five sides in the league.
Man United were poor in front of goal against Chelsea in GW10, spooning multiple opportunities to put the game beyond reach, instead they were forced to settle for a point.
I have United claiming all three points, but not without conceding.
Game Week 11 comes to a close at Stamford Bridge, where Chelsea host Arsenal in a spicy London Derby.
Both sides are level on 18 competition points, occupying fourth and fifth in the league standings.
The Gunners form has taken a hit recently, dropping points in three straight league fixtures (1D,2L), with Arteta pointing the finger at his side’s injury woes.
Meanwhile, the Blues form looks promising, with just on league defeat since their opening round loss to City (5W,3D).
Despite this, I believe the Blues are still a far way off the quality of Arsenal, and I’m backing the visitors to right the ship here and return to the top four,