Premier League predictions – matchweek 7

Chelsea to win · Match winner

Emil's pick is an away win at 2.30. Chelsea must win the match; a draw means the bet loses. A difficult away fixture makes this a bet with clear risks, not a safe favourite.

Liverpool to win · Match winner

A Liverpool win at 2.75 is Emil's pick. We retain it as our best tip for the match, but an away win at Brentford will require Liverpool to deliver. Check the team news before betting.

Fulham to win · Match winner

The editorial team favour Fulham at home over a more demanding handicap. Home advantage is the starting point, but check the starting XIs before betting.

Manchester City -1.5 Asian handicap · Asian handicap

We expect City to dictate the game at the Etihad and are going for a win by at least two goals. A one-goal win is not enough. The minimum acceptable odds are 1.75; a shorter price does not offer enough reward for the handicap risk.

Draw · Match winner

Emil picks a draw at 3.70 at St. James’ Park. The draw is our best tip for a fixture where our selection favours an even contest rather than a clear winner. Both teams must finish with the same number of goals.

Over 2.5 goals · Total goals

We are going for at least three goals, expecting Bournemouth to have to attack at home and potentially leave space at the other end. This is an editorial assessment, not confirmed team news.

Under 3.5 goals · Total goals

We are choosing a more forgiving goal line for this rivalry clash: zero to three goals produces a winning bet. An early goal could quickly change the game.

Both teams to score · Both teams to score

Our pick is goals at both ends rather than a match winner at Elland Road. We expect the home side to challenge United, but the tip requires both teams to score. The minimum acceptable odds are 1.80.

Under 3.5 goals · Total goals

We prefer under four goals to forcing an away win at short odds. A controlled Arsenal performance and a compact Forest defence are the scenario behind our prediction, not a guaranteed outcome.

Tottenham to win · Match winner

Home advantage makes Tottenham our pick, but we are avoiding the handicap and only need them to win. Check the line-up and do not chase shorter odds. The minimum acceptable price is 1.70.