EPL Bites - Week 5

I persist into thinking that Arsenal will win the league as I think they will outlast City in the end. However, I will have no problem siding with the Citizens when they clash with the Gunners on Sunday. Obviously, this is a a 6-pointer match between the 2 main protagonists for the title and it will be very hard to go against Guardiola's men; they are at home and Arsenal had a hard UCL match in mid-week. So I expect Man City to win this match and Arsenal can hope for a draw at best. The Gunners should have their title odds lengthen as a result, at which time it would make sense to have a bit of a punt on them.

Newcastle are a bit of a worry at the moment. They were lucky to beat Wolves last week and if their performances do not get better, I fear the axe might fall on trainer Howe. Fulham have the firepower to beat this out-of-form Magpies team and their current odds are tempting.

Finally, Spurs are in bad need of some major points and should be able to edge Brentford at home. The latter have lost striker Wissa for a couple of months and look short-handed up front, with Toney gone to Saudi riches. The worry for Spurs is that Son is have a difficult time under Postegoclou's system and is not his usual threat to defences. Also, midfield maestro Maddison needs to pick up as well. Tottenham should have too much quality for the visitors and are favoured to win this.

Win: Man City/Fulham/Tottenham