England Round 6

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Everton vs Liverpool Preview:

Possible starting lineups:

Everton:
Pickford; Patterson, Coady, Tarkowski, Mykolenko; McNeil, Davies, Onana, Iwobi, Gordon; Maupay

Liverpool:
Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson; Elliott, Fabinho, Carvalho; Salah, Firmino, Diaz

Everton welcome Liverpool at Goodison Park in the first Merseyside derby this season. Once again I will start my preview with some history. For those who don't know, Merseyside is the name of the river that divide the city. The match had been referred to as the "Merseyside derby" in at least one national newspaper in 1955. Traditionally, the Merseyside derby was referred to as the "Friendly derby" because of the large number of families who have both Reds (Liverpool) and Blues (Everton) supporters in them. However, the ‘Friendly Derby’ has seen more Red cards (21) than any other in the Premier League history. Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard and former Everton captain Phil Neville both saw red twice in derby games. Liverpool have better H2H record, they have lost just once in the last 26 mutual games across all competitions.

The current situation of Everton is very complicated. The Toffees have just three points from the opening five matches and they are just outside the drop zone. On the positive note, they are unbeaten in the last three matches. Everton have registered 1:1 stalemates with Nottingham Forest, Brentford and Leeds United in succession. I believe the atmosphere in the squad is better, however, the Toffees are yet to win a match in the Premier League. About the team news, Lampard will be without Calvert-Lewin as this match come too soon for him. Yerry Mina, Ben Godfrey, Abdoulaye Doucoure, Mason Holgate and Andros Townsend remain sidelined too. There are some good news too. Idrissa Gueye returned to the club from Paris Saint-Germain and James Garner joined in a £15m deal from Manchester United. Neal Maupay could also have a debut after the summer arrival from Brighton & Hove Albion completed the papers, more than a week after he joined.

Liverpool recorded the second victory in the new season. After the brilliant performance against Bournemouth at the weekend, they beat Newcastle United with 2:1. The Reds have dropped seven points in the first three rounds, so the victory against the Magpies was extremely important. The match started very frustrating for Klopp as the visitors took the lead through Alexander Isak and had another goal disallowed due to an offside. However, Liverpool fought back to win in the most dramatic fashion, with Roberto Firmino leveling things up before Summer arrival Fabio Carvalho secured three points with virtually the last kick of the match. The atmosphere in the squad is better, though the injury situation is still complicated. Captain Jordan Henderson limped off with a hamstring issue. Klopp's midfield options are limited with Thiago Alcantara, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keita all still sidelined. Darwin Nunez is back from suspension, although Klopp has to decide between him and in-form Roberto Firmino. This match comes too soon for Diogo Jota. Ibrahima Konate, Calvin Ramsay and Caoimhin Kelleher all remain sidelined. Joel Matip and Curtis Jones were both on the bench in midweek and could play in the derby.

Everton vs Liverpool Prediction:

I expect both teams to score at Goodison Park. Liverpool have kept just one clean sheet in the first five rounds. On the remaining four occasions they played a 2:2 draw with Fulham at Craven Cottage, 1:1 at home with Crystal Palace, lost 2:1 to Manchester United at Old Trafford and won 2:1 against Newcastle. Everton, meanwhile, have scored and conceded on each of the last four games. After they lost 2:1 to Aston Villa, the Toffees have registered three 1:1 stalemates with Nottingham Forest, Brentford and Leeds United.

Everton vs Liverpool Pick: Both teams to score - Yes @ 1.88 with Pinnacle

 

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Aston Villa vs Manchester City Preview:

Possible starting lineups:

Aston Villa;
Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne; Luiz, Kamara, Ramsey; Bailey, Watkins, Buendia

Manchester City:
Ederson; Cancelo, Dias, Stones, Gomez; De Bruyne, Rodri, Gundogan; Mahrez, Haaland, Alvarez

Manchester City will try to return to the first place on the table with three points from this match. At least for one night as Arsenal play on Sunday. But Aston Villa are desperate for points and I am sure they will try to upset the reigning champions. The Villains have picked up just three points from the opening five rounds. They lost at Bournemouth in the first round of the season before recording a 2:1 victory over Everton at Villa Park. In the next three rounds they suffered defeats from Crystal Palace, West Ham and Arsenal. The last defeat was very painful. Villa were close to end the Gunners' perfect start through Douglas Luiz's goal directly from corner, but Gabriel Martinelli hit back just 3 minutes later. The atmosphere in the squad is poor, while the players confidence is low. Manager Steven Gerrard is under enormous pressure and another defeat could cost him a job. It is very positive that Gerrard has the majority of his players available, only Diego Carlos is a long-term absentee due to an Achilles tendon injury. Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez should start again despite his mistakes for both of Arsenal's goals. Leander Dendoncker, who has joined from Wolves but is struggling with a sore throat, is rate as doubtful. Jan Bednarek is available following his loan move from Southampton.

Manchester City have a record of four victories and one draw after the opening five rounds of the new season. After the brilliant second-half performance against Crystal Palace at the weekend, they beat Nottingham Forest with 6:0 on Wednesday. Newly-promoted team should be happy they conceded just six goals. Pep Guardiola did a fantastic job during the Summer transfer window signing Haaland from Borussia Dortmund. The Norwegian striker is in excellent form and his confidence is very high after scoring his second successive hat-trick. Haaland set a new record for the most goals scored in a player's opening five Premier League games with nine. The biggest rivals Liverpool have already dropped seven points. Of course, it is too early for any conclusion, though the Citizens look unstoppable. Playing away from home is not a problem - Man City are unbeaten in 20 Premier League away games, winning 15 of them and drawing the remaining five. Guardiola has some injury worries, but the long roster makes the things easier for the Spaniard. Aymeric Laporte is out until the end of September. Kalvin Phillips, Jack Grealish and Nathan Ake are all rated as doubtful with shoulder, knee and groin injuries respectively. Kevin De Bruyne and Riyad Mahrez could return to the first eleven in place of Bernardo Silva and Alvarez. Pep could additionally rotate the players considering the upcoming Champions League fixture with Sevilla in midweek.

Aston Villa vs Manchester City Prediction:

The last season's matches between Aston Villa and Manchester City were efficient. The Citizens secured a 2:1 win at Villa Park last term before the final-day drama that unfolded at the Etihad, as Gerrard's side failed to hang on to a 2:0 lead and ultimately lost 3:2 before the title celebrations commenced. I expect another high scoring encounter. Villa showed they know how to score against City. On the other side Haaland is looking for his third successive hat-trick.

Aston Villa vs Manchester City Pick: Over 3.0 goals @ 1.82 with Pinnacle

 

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Manchester United vs Arsenal Preview:

Possible starting lineups:

Manchester United
De Gea; Dalot, Varane, Martinez, Malacia; Casemiro, Eriksen; Sancho, Fernandes, Ronaldo; Rashford

Arsenal:
Ramsdale; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Tierney; Xhaka, Lokonga; Saka, Smith Rowe, Martinelli; Jesus

Manchester United welcome Arsenal to the Theater of Dreams in the derby match of this round. The Red Devils have started the new season with two painful defeats in the first two rounds as they lost to Brighton at home and then suffered a humiliation in Brentford. Some of the fans were asking for changes of the club owners and the atmosphere in the squad was poor. But then Manchester played a fantastic match against Liverpool in which they won 2:1. It was a turning point as in the next period they registered two more victories, against Southampton at St Mary and Leicester City at King Power. Bruno Fernandes scored the winning goal against the Saints and that was his first goal since May 2. Jadon Sancho found the back of the net against the Foxes. Cristiano Ronaldo was no part of the starting eleven, but decided not to left Old Trafford. Coach Erik Ten Hag showed who's the boss and CR7 must work very hard to earn a starting spot. The club officials were busy on the last day of the Summer transfer window and brought Antony and Martin Dubravka to Old Trafford. Ten Hag has some injury worries as Martial is out of contention, while Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Luke Shaw are rated as doubtful after both missed the win at Leicester due to minor complaints.

Arsenal are the leaders in the Premier League and the only team with maximal effect. The Gunners have collect 15 points from five matches. First they beat Crystal Palace with 2:0, then secured a 4:2 win over Leicester City, then outplayed Bournemouth with 3:0, won 2:1 against Fulham and finally beat Aston Villa 2:1 on Wednesday night. Gabriel Jesus gave his team advantage after 30 minutes, but Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz scored direct from a corner in the finish of the match. It wasn't the end of the story as Gabriel Martinelli scored the winner just 151 seconds later. Even the club most faithful fans did not expect five victories in the first five rounds. The atmosphere in the squad is excellent, while the players confidence is very high. Gabriel Jesus is the most deserved for the success. Arteta has some injury concerns ahead of the derby. Oleksandr Zinchenko is struggling with knee injury that has ruled him out of the last two matches and he is rated as doubtful. Aaron Ramsdale and Martin Odegaard will be monitored after both were hurt against Villa. Three players are definitely sidelined - Reiss Nelson, Thomas Partey and Mohamed Elneny.

Manchester United vs Arsenal Prediction:

Both teams are in excellent form. United have won their past three games, while Arsenal have started superbly. Considering that fact, I expect an efficient match at Old Trafford. The Red Devils kept clean sheets on the last two matches, but I don't think they are able to stop Gabriel Jesus. The last season's matches were efficient - Arsenal won 3:1 in April, while Man United won 3:2 in December. I expect an eventful derby with Over 2.5 goals.

Manchester United vs Arsenal Pick: Over 2.5 goals @ 1.75 with Pinnacle

 

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Brighton Hove Albion vs Leicester City

The seagull are in form while the Fox are in a poor state. Additionally, the seagull have the home advantage. It is believed that Brighton Hove Albion will return to their winning way through the upcoming fixture.

Brighton Hove Albion @1.83
Under 2.5 @1.85