Premier League Gameweek 5 betting tips: Four fixtures to consider
Gameweek 5 brings several Premier League fixtures where the outright result markets offer different levels of appeal, with goals and player markets potentially providing more interesting betting angles.
Tottenham vs Aston Villa, Brighton vs Arsenal, Bournemouth vs Liverpool and Fulham vs Man Utd all present different questions, from Spurs' search for attacking consistency to Liverpool's uneven forward play and United's ongoing struggles.
Odds provided by Betway and correct at the time of writing.
Suggested best bets
Tottenham vs Aston Villa: Over 2.5 goals @ 1.73
Brighton vs Arsenal: Kai Havertz anytime @ 2.50
Bournemouth vs Liverpool: Alexander Isak anytime @ 2.28
Fulham vs Man Utd: Over 2.5 goals @ 1.53
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Tottenham vs Aston Villa
Prediction: Tottenham 2-2 Aston Villa
Best bet: Over 2.5 goals @ 1.73
Value angle: Draw @ 3.45
Goalscorer: Omar Marmoush @ 2.75
Neither side has managed a Premier League victory so far, making this a crucial meeting for two teams looking to climb away from the bottom half.
Tottenham have particularly struggled in front of goal, while Villa's early-season results have also fallen short of expectations.
However, both sides have attacking players capable of producing moments of quality.
That could make this an unpredictable encounter, with the Over 2.5 goals price of 1.73 offering an alternative to choosing a winner.
The draw at 3.45 is also worth considering given the uncertainty surrounding both teams, while Omar Marmoush at 2.75 provides an appealing goalscorer option.
Brighton vs Arsenal
Prediction: Brighton 0-2 Arsenal
Best bet: Arsenal @ 1.62
Value bet: Kai Havertz anytime @ 2.50
Alternative: Bukayo Saka anytime @ 2.95
Brighton enter this fixture with confidence after their dramatic 3-2 comeback against Man Utd in the Carabao Cup.
Fabian Hürzeler's side have shown plenty of quality in possession and have the attacking players to test Arsenal, but Mikel Arteta's defence could prove a different proposition.
Arsenal have won their opening four league matches and have generally looked difficult to break down. That defensive structure could limit Brighton's attacking influence at the Amex.
The 1.62 Arsenal price is relatively short, making the goalscorer market more appealing. Havertz at 2.50 and Saka at 2.95 both offer better potential returns while retaining a clear route to a winning bet.
Bournemouth vs Liverpool
Prediction: Bournemouth 1-1 Liverpool
Best bet: Alexander Isak anytime @ 2.28
Value angle: Draw @ 3.70
Liverpool have made an inconsistent start domestically, with their attacking performances not always matching the quality available in their forward line.
Andoni Iraola's side have also been difficult to beat, while Bournemouth possess enough attacking quality to make Liverpool work defensively.
Justin Kluivert and Marcus Tavernier are capable of creating problems, while Alex Scott's ability to dictate possession could be important if Bournemouth can establish control in midfield.
Liverpool will look towards Alexander Isak, who has already demonstrated his goalscoring threat since arriving at Anfield. The 2.28 anytime price therefore stands out.
A 3.70 draw also makes sense for a fixture where Liverpool's attacking inconsistency could prevent them from taking all three points.
Fulham vs Man Utd
Prediction: Fulham 2-1 Man Utd
Best bet: Over 2.5 goals @ 1.53
Value bet: Bruno Fernandes anytime @ 2.85
Long shot: Josh King anytime @ 3.85
Man Utd's start has been increasingly difficult to assess after defeat to Man City was followed by a Carabao Cup loss to Brighton, despite taking a two-goal lead.
Fulham have not won in the league either, but their ability to retain possession and create opportunities could expose United if the visitors fail to establish an effective structure without the ball.
There should still be opportunities for United on the counter, particularly with Bruno Fernandes and Bryan Mbeumo capable of exploiting space.
The Over 2.5 goals market at 1.53 is therefore the preferred angle, while Fernandes at 2.85 offers an attractive individual market.
At the other end, Fulham's Josh King is available at 3.85, making him an interesting longer-priced option if the hosts can exploit United's defensive problems.
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