Arsenal is the only Premier League team to start the new campaign with a 100% winning record. The Gunners have nine points from nine points on offer, and on matchday No. 4, they host Fulham at the Emirates.

There is no doubt that Arsenal has had one of the easiest schedules to start the new season. The Premier League gets more difficult each season thanks to the money involved and the ability to attract some of the world’s best players.

In this week’s Premier League blog, I take a look at four matches that will be played on Saturday, August 27. Arsenal’s match with Fulham is one of the fixtures to look along with three of the Premier League’s other big clubs.

First, let’s look at the latest odds from Bet365 on the title race.

• Man City -275
• Liverpool +600
• Arsenal +1000
• Tottenham +1000
• Chelsea +2200
• Man United +5000
• Newcastle +10000
• Brighton +20000
• Leeds +35000
• West Ham +40000
• Crystal Palace +40000
• Aston Villa +45000
• Leicester +50000
• Brentford +75000
• Wolverhampton +100000
• Everton +100000
• Southampton +100000
• Nottingham Forest +100000
• Fulham +100000
• Bournemouth +150000

Zcode System Picks for Premier League Matchday No. 4

August 27, 2022

• Southampton vs. Manchester United

Let’s start with a big game at St. Mary’s between Southampton and Manchester United. The Red Devils surprised everyone with a 2-1 win against Liverpool on matchday No.3 after two abysmal losses to start the campaign.

Southampton has taken a modest four points from nine on offer, which is one point better than Man United. Last season, these teams drew their two Premier League encounters. The games ended identically at 1-1.

Five of the last six games between these sides ended with both teams scoring. Three of the last five matches ended with over 3.5 goals. This game has the potential for goals. I’m not sold on Man United despite the win against Liverpool.

Backing both teams to score is the way to go in this fixture. The Soccer Buddy tool likes a 2-2 draw. While this game could still end in a Man United win, I’m backing both teams to score.

Zcode System Pick: BTTS

Liverpool vs. Bournemouth

After winning the Community Shield versus Man City, few fans would have expected Liverpool to play so poorly. Yet, the Reds have been dreadful, especially in defense. Manager Jurgen Klopp has a lot of work to do to get this team back to the heights it soared last season.

Bournemouth is newly promoted to the Premier League and look it. The Cherries took three points from their opening nine on offer. Liverpool has a perfect six wins from six games against Bournemouth in the teams’ last six encounters in all competitions.

This should be a Liverpool win by any means necessary. But let’s add some more to this. The last three games between these teams ended with under 3.5 goals. I’m backing Liverpool to win at under 3.5 goals.

Zcode System Pick: Liverpool to win; under 3.5 goals

Manchester City vs Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace is one of Man City’s bogey teams. This could be a game in which the Cityzens drop points, which is something that occurred last weekend. Pep Guardiola’s side had to fight from a 3-1 deficit to draw with Newcastle 3-3 away.

Crystal Palace has already gone to Liverpool and come away with a 1-1 draw this season. A defeat to Arsenal hasn’t slowed them down. On matchday No. 3, Crystal Palace defeated a flat Aston Villa 3-1.

Man City failed to defeat Crystal Palace twice last season. The game in Manchester (the site of this weekend’s fixture) ended 2-0 in favor of Crystal Palace.

This should be a close game with a few potentially strong bets. A BTTS, Manchester City win or draw double chance, or over 2.5 goals are all good possibilities.

I’m going to go out on a limb for this one with the understanding it may not come off. If you have the ability to throw $10/£10/€10 down on a Crystal Palace win or draw double chance, then go for it. If not, perhaps you skip this one. According to Bet365, Crystal Palace is +350 to win or draw against Manchester City. A $10/£10/€10 would pay out $35/£35/€35 in returns.

Zcode System Pick: Crystal Palace Double Chance Win or Draw

Arsenal vs. Fulham

It is a London Derby between Arsenal and Fulham as the former attempt to keep winning, while the latter aims for a second straight win in the league.

Arsenal has an easy schedule to start the season compared to the other top-six teams. Still, the Gunners have picked up points and not dropped one. Although Fulham can give Arsenal trouble just as the team did Liverpool on matchday No. 1, the Gunners are flying high.

I fully expect Arsenal to make the most of home-field advantage and to claim a win at full-time.

I’m backing Arsenal to win and under 3.5 goals. Bet365 has a price of +137.

Zcode System Pick: Arsenal to win and under 3.5 goals

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