{"id":11687,"date":"2018-08-16T04:09:44","date_gmt":"2018-08-16T04:09:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bb-auae-prd-ext-blog-01.azurewebsites.net\/more\/epl-matchday-2-preview-and-expert-tips\/"},"modified":"2023-06-28T09:42:35","modified_gmt":"2023-06-28T09:42:35","slug":"epl-matchday-2-preview-and-expert-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prdextblog01.bluebet.com.au\/soccer\/epl-matchday-2-preview-and-expert-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"EPL Matchday 2 Preview and Expert Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"
A massive clash between two powerhouse clubs at Stamford Bridge.<\/p>\n
Chelsea<\/strong> opened up their account in impressive fashion last Sunday, defeating Huddersfield<\/strong> on the road 3-0 to sit second on the Premier League table.<\/p>\n The Blues<\/strong>\u2019 AUD $126 investment in Kepa Arrizabalaga<\/strong> was validated, with the 23-year old looking comfortable after keeping a clean sheet.<\/p>\n Eden Hazard<\/strong> was eased into the action last week, coming off the bench in the 76th minute following his World Cup heroics with Belgium in the summer. Will Maurizio Sarri<\/strong>\u00a0unleash him in this blockbuster clash with the Gunners? The Blues would want to see their star striker get on the score sheet.<\/p>\n Arsenal<\/strong> will be looking to bounce back from their disappointing opening match loss to defending champions Manchester City<\/strong>, as new manager Unai Emery<\/strong> looks to gel new boys Stephan Lichtsteiner, Bernd Leno, Lucas Torreira and Sokratis<\/strong> into the squad. But it\u2019s hard to see them presenting a challenge to Sarri\u2019s side at the Bridge.<\/p>\n Chelsea will do it pretty comfortably you\u2019d reckon and will have their eye on top spot.<\/p>\n Tip: Chelsea to win: 2-0 – $9<\/a> Brighton vs. Manchester United<\/a> \u2013 Monday August 20, 1:00am<\/strong><\/p>\n Manchester United<\/strong> got the result they were after last week, with an opening game 2-1 win over Leicester City<\/strong> last Saturday.<\/p>\n World Cup hero Paul Pogba<\/strong>, fresh from his victory in Russia, got them off to the start they wanted with a third minute penalty.<\/p>\n Despite grabbing maximum points, Jose Mourinho\u2019s side received criticism for its defensive approach, although the Portuguese manager will have no complaints after only conceding a late Jamie Vardy goal deep into injury time.<\/p>\n They should find life easier this round as they travel to Falmer Stadium to take on Brighton<\/strong>, who were poor during last Sunday\u2019s 2-0 loss to Watford.<\/p>\n It is hard to see the likes of Glenn Murray or Anthony Knockaert<\/strong> putting one past David de Gea\u2019s<\/strong> trusty gloves.<\/p>\n Tip: Clean sheet: Manchester United – $2.10<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
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