Premier League bettors have plenty to look forward to in October, with the upcoming schedule packed with tempting wagering opportunities.
Matchday 6 produced several eye-catching results, particularly at the top of the table where reigning champions Liverpool lost their unbeaten record.
Liverpool’s stumble at Crystal Palace handed Arsenal and Manchester City the opportunity to mount a serious title challenge over the coming months.
With that in mind, read on as we look at five standout bets in the Premier League during October, starting with a tasty double on Matchday 7.
Arsenal and Man City fancied to crank up the pressure
Arsenal’s 2-1 victory at Newcastle United on Sunday moved them just two points behind table-topping Liverpool after six games.
They could briefly overhaul them by defeating West Ham United on Saturday and are a banker bet to pick up three points at the Emirates Stadium.
Man City are also strongly fancied to continue their recent upturn in form by defeating Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium the following day.
The double is priced at 1/1 on several reputable sportsbooks and can deliver a winning return to punters willing to take the plunge.
Sunderland to add to Man United’s woes
Newly-promoted Sunderland head into this weekend fifth in the table having picked up 11 points from their first six matches.
They produced an impressive performance on their most recent outing, recording a 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest at the City Ground.
The Black Cats visit Manchester United on Saturday and can capitalise on the home side’s inconsistency by taking at least a point from the game.
Sunderland are priced at 13/8 in the ‘Double Chance’ market, which looks too good to ignore given Man United’s struggles under manager Ruben Amorim.
Palace can continue their excellent form
Palace’s 2-1 victory over Liverpool at Selhurst Park last weekend extended their unbeaten run to 18 games in all competitions.
Oliver Glasner’s side could be strong contenders for European qualification this season if their key players steer clear of injuries.
The Eagles are impossible to oppose when they host Bournemouth on October 18 and odds of 6/5 are undoubtedly a tempting proposition.
Bournemouth have also made a solid start to the new campaign, losing just one of their first six games, but they will find it difficult to keep Palace at bay.
Amorim to be sacked after Liverpool game
Having spent more than £200 million during the summer transfer window, United were tipped to be in contention for Champions League qualification this season.
However, they are 14th in the standings after six games and talk of challenging for a top-four finish looks increasingly fanciful.
If the Red Devils fail to get a positive result against Sunderland, Amorim’s future would be hanging by a thread before the next game at Liverpool on October 19.
Odds of 8/13 for Amorim to be the next manager to leave his post could be worth taking given that the club have reportedly been talking to potential replacements.
Everton can make life difficult for Tottenham
Fans will be clamouring to find reliable live soccer streams when Everton and Tottenham Hotspur go head-to-head at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on October 26.
The Toffees have settled in nicely at their new ground and will be eager to make a statement against a team that looks much improved under new manager Thomas Frank.
Tottenham have not won at Everton since December 2018 and will bid to set the record straight on their latest visit to Merseyside.
Given the factors in play, a draw looks to be the most the most likely outcome.
