The Premier League weekend kicks off with a bang this Saturday, as Manchester United host Tottenham at 12.30pm on Sky Sports.

With both sides on 20 points, 5 behind league leaders Man City, Saturday’s game is pretty huge; it’s the kind of fixture that could well be discussed come the end of the season, dependant on how it pans out.



United have slowed down in the past couple of weeks, losing momentum ever since grinding out a 0-0 draw at Liverpool. In the interim they’ve narrowly beaten Benfica in Europe, lost to Huddersfield in the league and, most recently, strolled past Swansea in the EFL Cup. It’s not bad form by any means; but it is a marked deceleration just as Man City are kicking it up a gear. Mourinho may also be concerned that Romelu Lukaku, who sits at a Super Mega PGM of 34-40, has lost some of his intensity in October.

At least United have their star striker available. Tottenham are heading to Old Trafford without Harry Kane, who is out with a minor hamstring injury. They could have done with him on Wednesday night, where they threw away a 2-0 lead against West Ham – at Wembley – to crash out of the EFL Cup. Dele Alli, who has a Super Mega PGM of 20-24, picked up some of the slack in Kane’s absence, though Mauricio Pochettino needs Fernando Llorente (at 18-22) and Son Heung-Min (at 14-18) to start doing their part too.

Without Kane Spurs may find themselves blunted going forwards – United, alongside City, have the tightest defence in the league – leading Spreadex to offer a Man United/Tottenham Goal Supremacy spread of 0.25-0.45 alongside a Total Goals spread of 2.3-2.5.

A bit later on Saturday, Bournemouth will be hoping to do a Crystal Palace against Chelsea, at 5.30pm on BT Sport 1. The Cherries have struggled this season, and now lurk in the relegation zone with just 7 points. Last weekend however they did pick up their 2nd league win of 2017/18, a respectable 2-1 victory over Stoke, followed by a 3-1 EFL Cup win against Middlesbrough on Tuesday. They’ll also have Jermain Defoe, who has a Super Mega PGM of 24-29, back from injury.



As for the Blues, after their consecutive league losses to Man City and Palace they seem to have bounced back, walloping Watford 4-2 before beating Everton in the EFL Cup mid-week. Alvaro Morata and Michy Batshuayi – on 7 goals apiece – are also gaining in confidence, with each sitting at a Super Mega PGM of 43-50. Realistically the visitors shouldn’t have too many problems, with Spreadex offering a Chelsea/Bournemouth (h) Goal Supremacy spread of 0.85-1.05 alongside a Total Goals spread of 2.95-3.15.

Sunday isn’t quite as exciting as Saturday – first up Brighton will look to leapfrog Southampton with a win at 1.30pm on Sky Sports. The Seagulls are making a decent fist of their debut Premier League season. They’ve beaten West Brom, Newcastle and, last weekend, West Ham – in an impressive 3-0 win at the London Stadium – and managed draws against Watford and Everton. Even in defeat they’ve impressed, never conceding more than 2 goals per game.



Despite being 2 places above their hosts, Southampton have been a comparative disappointment. They’re lacking any real imposing force going forwards, with top scorer Manolo Gabbiadini only on 3 goals, but have, admittedly, been fairly solid at the back. Though it’ll likely be close on Sunday, the Saints have the edge, at a Southampton/Brighton (h) Goal Supremacy spread of 0.05-0.25 alongside a Total Goal spread of 2.15-2.35.

Finally a managerless Everton travel to Leicester – who have only just replaced Craig Shakespeare – at 4pm on Sky Sports. The Toffees are in a sticky situation, lacking a full-time leader after giving Ronald Koeman the boot following their 5-2 hammering against Arsenal. Caretaker manager David Unsworth wasn’t able to inspire a turnaround mid-week, as Everton lost 2-1 to Chelsea in the EFL Cup (their goal came with basically the last kick of the game).



As for Leicester, Sunday’s fixture will be the first game in charge for former Southampton boos Claude Puel, who was announced as their new manager on Wednesday. Given their current position – 14th with only 9 points, 1 above Everton in 18th – it’s a decent appointment, and one that easily makes Foxes favourites, at a Leicester/Everton Goal Supremacy spread of 0.3-0.5 alongside a Total Goals spread of 2.5.-2.7.