Premier League Best Bets – Matchday 2

Tottenham will return to their own stadium for the first competitive match since their appalling 2025/26 Premier League campaign. Last season, Spurs finished in 17th, just two points clear of West Ham in 18th. Their inability to consistently win at home or on the road was a big issue. Roberto De Zerbi will likely look to remedy the former as he looks to ensure the feel-good factor returns. Their woeful start will be a huge worry for the side on their return to their own stadium. They were fully deserving of the 3-0 hammering they endured at the hands of Brentford in their opener, with Tottenham toothless up front and clueless at the back. With Spurs in desperate need of a performance, I predict they will have to settle for a draw as they try to ensure one defeat does not become two. 

Newcastle were outstanding in their opening fixture of the new season, but a late penalty meant they had to settle for a point against Liverpool in a 2-2 draw at St James' Park. Their intensity both on and off the ball gave the Reds all kinds of issues as, roared on by their home fans, they took a point in their opening fixture. Despite failing to win, this performance was a real shining light for a Newcastle side that have lost key players and most would have expected little from this year. Two points from their opening two matches would be a decent return considering their opponents, and I back the Magpies to secure a battling draw. 

Arsenal were outstanding in the opening game of the new season as they raised the curtain on their title defence with a 3-0 win over Coventry. Despite facing a potential banana-skin, Arsenal were outstanding as they controlled the game. Whereas Manchester United slumped to a stunning 2-0 loss to newly-promoted Hull and Sunderland were beaten by Ipswich, the Gunners were in no mood to drop points as they completely outplayed Coventry. I predict over 2.5 goals in this one as Arsenal make it consecutive wins over Villa and a second win in two outings this season as they underline their title challenge.