Premier League Betting Tips: 14-16 September

Manchester United vs Crystal Palace Saturday 14 September 12:45

*Manchester United have been shut out in each of their last two games (versus Chelsea and Liverpool) they're due a few goals! *Robin van Persie coming off a good international outing, Danny Welbeck rested from international suspension, United have a number of talented wingers; Nani, Ryan Giggs, Antonio Valencia, Wilfried Zaha and Ashley Young to cause problems to the Crystal Palace defence. *Expect Manchester United to maintain most of the possession and dictate the game with Crystal Palace a side that like to play on the counter attack. *Crystal Palace are one of two teams to concede more than one goal in a single game versus Stoke City in the Potters' last 15 Premier League matches (the other is Queens Park Rangers). *The limited Premier League experience of the Crystal Palace team could be a disadvantage playing at Old Trafford and against a bunch of superior players. *Crystal Palace struggled to defend pacey winger Aaron Lennon in their loss to Tottenham €“ Manchester United have pace down the right wing which includes right-back Raffael back from suspension. Recommend bet: Manchester United to win -1.5 goals 13/20 Bet365

Sunderland vs Arsenal Saturday 14 September 15:00

*Arsenal won all 4 games (including 2 Champions League playoff matches versus Fenerbahce) since losing their season opener *Arsenal conceded just 1 goal in their last 4 matches combined including those 2 Champions League matches *Olivier Giroud is scoring, Lukas Podolski and Theo Walcott are goalscoring threats, Santi Cazorla is too from midfield, Aaron Ramsey is in form and Mesut –zil has just signed. *Only West Bromwich Albion are below Sunderland in the table *Sunderland's defence looked poor versus Crystal Palace. Arsenal have a good attack and are a good counter-attacking side. *John O'Shea is suspended, Phil Bardsley and Wes Brown injured €“ more problems at the back for Paolo Di Canio to deal with. Recommend bet: Arsenal to win 7/10 PaddyPower

Everton vs Chelsea Saturday 14 September 17:30

*Only a piece of magic from Christian Benteke has beat Petr Œech in the Premier League this season *Chelsea controlled games in their two victories and seemingly set out to play for a 0-0 at Old Trafford €“ they've got what they've wanted through 3 games *With Eden Hazard, Oscar, Frank Lampard, Juan Mata, Kevin De Bruyne, Andre Schürrle and now Samuel Eto'o and Willian, Chelsea have creativity and goalscoring potential in abundance. *José Mourinho is a master tactician €“ Roberto Martínez has a woeful record against top 6 sides. *Everton have drawn all 3 of their games this season €“ against Norwich City, West Bromwich Albion and Cardiff City. None of these expected to finish in the top 8 this season and all will do well to finish in the top half. *Everton failed to score in their last two games; the first team to fail to score against both West Bromwich Albion and Cardiff. Chelsea have a tight defence. Recommended bet: Chelsea to win 13/10 Bet365

Southampton vs West Ham Sunday 15 September 16:00

*Southampton not scored more than 1 goal in a Premier League for 9 matches. *Southampton not conceded more than 1 goal in any of their last 6 Premier League matches. *None of Southampton's 3 Premier League games this season have seen more than 2 goals. *West Ham have allowed just 6 shots on target in their 3 games combined so far this season. *Jermaine Pennant's free kick is the only goal Jussi Jääskeläinen has conceded in the Premier League this season. *None of West Ham's 3 Premier League games this season have seen more than 2 goals. Recommended bet: Under 2.5 goals 4/5 BetFred
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