by Ifeanyi Ufomadu
The games are coming thick and fast, and with the midweek European fixtures wrapped up, we're diving right into another thrilling weekend of domestic action across the top 5 leagues.
To help you make the most of this action-packed weekend, we have put together the best betting tips, and all you need to do is sit back and enjoy.
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Arsenal are reeling off wins left and right, and after making light work of PSG in the UEFA Champions League in midweek (2-0), confidence must be sky high at the Emirates.
Next up, Mikel Arteta's men host a struggling Southampton side, with Arsenal yet to lose to the Saints at home since 1987 (W19, D9).
You have to fear for Southampton, coming into this one. They lost 3-1 to local rivals Bournemouth on Monday night, making this their worst start to a top-flight campaign (D1, L5).
Manager Russell Martin's position could come under serious threat if they lose heavily, and Saints' fans won't travel to the capital with much hope, given their side's wretched form on the road.
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Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner could be the first manager to be sacked this season, an unthinkable situation when he led the Eagles to 8 wins from their final 12 games last season.
Their 2-1 loss to Everton last weekend left them in the relegation zone without a single win from their opening six games (D3, L3). T
hey now face table-topping Liverpool, a team they've beaten just once in their last 14 meetings (D2, L11). However, that victory came last season under Glasner.
Meanwhile, Liverpool are on fire under new boss Arne Slot. After their midweek win over Bologna, Slot became the first Liverpool manager to win eight of his first nine games in charge (L1).
The Reds have historically dominated this fixture, even at Selhurst Park, winning eight of their last nine visits (D1).
Everything seems to be clicking for them, and with a defence that has let in just 2 goals this season, Palace could be in for a long, long afternoon.
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Back-to-back league draws have threatened to derail Manchester City's hunt for a fifth consecutive Premier League title.
However, their ridiculous home record - 29 league matches unbeaten (W23, D6) - suggests that they should not be worried this weekend.
Pep Guardiola's men demolished Slovan Bratislava 4-0 in midweek Champions League action, and Fulham are the perfect opponents, given that City have won each of the last 16 meetings - the longest winning run any English side has managed against another in history.
Fulham arrive at the Etihad on the back of some good form, and they have every reason to be encouraged by their own brilliant start to the campaign.
After defeat on the opening night to Manchester United, Marco Silva's men have remained unbeaten in the Premier League (W3, D2), making this their joint-best start to a top-flight season.
The Cottagers sit in the top six and could move into the top four with what would be a famous victory here.
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Real Madrid's 36-game unbeaten run (W25, D11) ended with a shock 1-0 Champions League defeat to Ligue 1 side Lille, prompting Carlo Ancelotti to call it a "huge wake-up call."
However, last weekend’s 1-1 draw in the Madrid derby extended their unbeaten La Liga record to 40 games (W29, D11).
The champions will be aiming to avoid going three games without a win for the first time since March 2023, and Ancelotti will expect a strong response at the Bernabeu, where they're undefeated in 28 games (W24, D4).
Meanwhile, Villarreal have started their league campaign strongly (W5, D2, L1), sitting third behind Barcelona and this weekend’s opponents.
They've scored as many goals as Real (17) and lost only two of their last seven head-to-heads (W2, D3). This trend points to a potential goal-fest.
The last two meetings at the Santiago Bernabeu produced five goals each, with a win apiece, and Kylian Mbappe’s return to the starting lineup should see the hosts look sharp again.
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Alaves gave an excellent account of themselves in last weekend's 3-2 defeat to Real Madrid, scoring two late goals after going 3-0 down to give Los Blancos a real scare.
They have had a mixed start to the season, claiming three wins from eight matches (D1, L4), with all their victories coming against lower-ranked teams.
Their reward for that fine performance at the Bernabeu is another massive game against high-flying Barcelona.
Luis Garcia’s men will need to overcome an eight-year drought against the Catalan giants, spanning 14 matches (W12, D2), to pull off an upset.
Barcelona bounced back from their shock 4-2 loss to Osasuna with a 5-0 Champions League thrashing of Young Boys.
The Blaugrana are the highest-scoring team in LaLiga this season (25) and will aim to prove that last weekend's loss was just a blip.
The goalscoring form of Robert Lewandowski (9 goals), Lamine Yamal (5 goals), and Raphinha (6 goals) means Alaves could be in for a long afternoon as they look to curtail Hansi Flick's dynamic attack.
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Brighton started the season in excellent form, unbeaten in their opening five league games (W3, D2), but the walls came crashing down as they were ripped apart by Cole Palmer in the 4-2 loss at Stamford Bridge.
The good news is that key man Joao Pedro is expected to return to the starting lineup. With the Brazilian alongside Danny Welbeck in attack, you always give the Seagulls a chance.
However, they need to shore up defensively, having conceded eight goals in their last three games.
Spurs, on the other hand, are in flying form, highlighted by their thunderous 3-0 win over Manchester United last weekend before following that up with a 2-1 win over Ferencvaros in the Europa League to make it five wins on the spin.
Brennan Johnson is finally repaying that £50 million fee, with five goals in his last five games, and Ange Postecoglou’s men are starting to click at the right moment.
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The good times just keep rolling for Unai Emery's Aston Villa, and their 1-0 win over mighty Bayern Munich on Wednesday night was another reminder of how far they've come in just two seasons.
They have now won six of their last seven games (D1), and a win over United could take them into the top four ahead of the international break.
Despite their excellent form, this is one fixture the Villans have historically struggled in, with just one win against the Red Devils in their last eight meetings (L4, D3).
However, with the likes of Ollie Watkins and Jhon Duran in such great form, who can bet against them compounding Erik ten Hag's woes?
Speaking of Ten Hag, the Manchester United boss is reportedly one bad defeat away from getting the boot, and it's hard to find many United fans who would sympathize with him.
After a summer outlay of over £200 million, the Red Devils have started their season with just three wins in nine games.
They were humiliated by Tottenham 3-0 last weekend and threw away a two-goal lead against Porto in midweek.
The manager desperately needs a statement win and performance, and I don't think they can produce that at Villa Park.
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Frankfurt come into this massive Bundesliga clash with huge confidence, courtesy of an impressive six-game unbeaten streak (W5, D1).
The Eagles continued their fine early-season form with a 3-1 victory over Besiktas in Turkey, laying down a marker ahead of this clash.
Star forward Omar Marmoush has been on fire, scoring six goals in his last six games to propel Dino Toppmoller's men to second in the standings, just one point behind leaders Bayern Munich.
Meanwhile, Vincent Kompany's men will look to bounce back from their shocking midweek defeat to Aston Villa (0-1).
Following a blistering start to the season (five wins, 25 goals scored), their last two matches (D1, L1) have been strangely flat, especially in front of goal, and that is a trend that will surely be reversed sooner than later.
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Fiorentina head into this weekend's clash with AC Milan on the back of a disappointing run of form, with just two wins in their last eight games.
They played out a disappointing 0-0 draw against Empoli last weekend, another game where they defended well but struggled to create chances.
The Viola are currently 11th in the Serie A standings with seven points from six games and need to get their act together quickly to avoid falling further down the table.
Historically, they've found it tough against Milan, winning just once in the last six meetings (L3).
Meanwhile, Milan will be eager to build on their recent impressive domestic form. The Rossoneri sit third in Serie A, having won their last three league matches, including a 2-1 victory over Inter in the Milan Derby.
There should be goals in this one as Milan’s games have been high-scoring affairs, with over 2.5 goals scored in their last 10 Serie A fixtures, dating back to last season.
Despite a midweek setback against Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League, Paolo Fonseca's men will be favourites to nick this one.
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Real Sociedad's season has gone from a poor start to a serious cause for concern. Their midweek Europa League defeat to Anderlecht was their fourth loss in the last seven games (D3, L4), a far cry from last season's sixth-place finish.
Their home form is particularly worrying, with five defeats in six games (W1), conceding two or more goals in each loss. Another defeat could raise uncomfortable questions about manager Imanol Alguacil's future.
For those considering a home win, here's a sobering stat: Real Sociedad are without a win in nine La Liga matches against Atlético Madrid, losing the last three.
Atletico, meanwhile, will be desperate to bounce back from their midweek 4-0 humiliation at the hands of Benfica – one of the worst results of Diego Simeone's era.
The manager took full responsibility and has demanded a reaction from his expensively assembled squad.
The visitors will be confident of turning things around thanks to their impressive away league record in dating back to last season, (W5, D2), with five clean sheets in those wins.
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Nice host league leaders PSG in the final Ligue 1 game of the weekend. Frank Haise’s men have blown hot and cold this season and will be desperate for a win to get back on track after the 4-1 loss to Lazio in the Europa League.
Their Ligue 1 record shows some promise though, with two impressive victories - 4-1 against Angers and a resounding 8-0 thrashing of St Etienne.
These results demonstrate Nice's attacking potential, but they urgently need to find consistency.
PSG, meanwhile, will be eager to bounce back from their midweek humbling at the hands of Arsenal. Luis Enrique admitted his team was outclassed, but after starting the season with six wins and a draw, they'll be confident of rediscovering their rhythm here.
Given PSG's impressive scoring record - averaging 3.3 goals per game this season - and Nice's vulnerability at the back, this game has all the makings of a goal-fest.
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