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Mor misery ahead for Geordie strugglers

- ALEX APATI

MAURIZIO SARRI is looking to make it three wins from three as Chelsea take on Newcastle this weekend – and I fancy him to do exactly that.

Newcastle have not really got going so far this season while the Blues have already netted six times and look good value to push Manchester City and Liverpool for the title.

Alvaro Morata got up and running against Arsenal last time out and I would not be surprised to see more of the same from him at St James’ Park.

He is 19-10 to score in a Chelsea win and that might just be my best bet for Sunday’s game.

Could today see an early relegation six-pointer at the Emirates?

Both Arsenal and West Ham are looking for their first wins after huge summer changes but the odds suggest it’s Unai Emery who’ll take three points here.

The Gunners have impressed in patches against two of the best sides in the division and are a healthy 4-11 to beat the Hammers.

Gunners midfieler Matteo Guendouzi has the most intercepti­ons in the top-flight, a statistic Arsenal fans – myself included – will cling to until there are points on the board. He is not afraid to go for goal either and 7-5 says the French youngster has at least one shot on target.

A quick look at the Championsh­ip and I am already convinced Nottingham Forest will

 ??  ?? Saturday, August 25, 2018 BRAVO: City keeper stops the Wolves penalty GLOVE STORY: Alisson Becker’s £56m move from Roma to Anfield is looking a real bargain come out on top against Birmingham City.They may have just one win to their name but it is one more than their opponents and they are also yet to lose this season.With all things considered, that 17-20 might just be the bet of the weekend. FORM: Alvaro Morata
Saturday, August 25, 2018 BRAVO: City keeper stops the Wolves penalty GLOVE STORY: Alisson Becker’s £56m move from Roma to Anfield is looking a real bargain come out on top against Birmingham City.They may have just one win to their name but it is one more than their opponents and they are also yet to lose this season.With all things considered, that 17-20 might just be the bet of the weekend. FORM: Alvaro Morata

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