Manchester City dropped their first Premier League points last weekend and have another tricky game today as they take on Newcastle at St James' Park.
Only a last-gasp equaliser kept City at the top of the table as title rivals Arsenal came within a whisker of an epic Etihad win with 10 men.
Pep Guardiola also suffered a blow as key man Rodri picked up a knee injury that looks likely to end his season and City's squad is starting to look a little stretched.
They will certainly be tested by Newcastle as Eddie Howe's men have made a good start to the season, albeit their unbeaten run ground to a halt at Fulham last weekend.
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Newcastle United vs Manchester City top betting tips
St James' Park has been a tough venue for City in recent seasons, with just one victory in their last three visits. Two of those games were thrillers, with last term's 3-2 victory for City coming after a 3-3 draw in the previous campaign.
That suggests goals at both ends but combining BTTS with over 2.5 goals only take you to 4/5 in a Betano bet builder. Over 1.5 first-half strikes looks better value at 47/50.
Mateo Kovacic should deputise for Rodri in midfield and his battle with Bruno Guimaraes could be spicy. Kovacic is 17/5 with Betano to go in the book while the Magpies midfielder is 9/4 for a card. Combining those pics in a bet builder pays 13/1.
Newcastle will have a go and I like the 11/10 on offer at Bet365 for winger Anthony Gordon just to have an effort on target.
Arsenal vs Leicester City top tips
Arsenal look the real deal this season and will be out to build on that Etihad draw with a win when Leicester City come calling.
While a Gunners side packed with kids battered Bolton 5-1 in the EFL Cup in midweek, Leicester needed penalties to get past League Two Walsall.
Plenty of fans remain unconvinced by new boss Steve Cooper so the last thing he needs right now is a trip to the Etihad.
I'd imagine the Foxes will set up to frustrate so going for Arsenal corners could pay off. Backing the Gunners -5 in the corner handicap pays 10/11 with Bet365 but over five first-half corners looks better at 11/8.
Bukayo Saka is always a threat cutting in from the right and he's a tempting evens at Betano for anytime scorer.
Brentford vs West Ham United top betting tips
West Ham United boss Julen Lopetegui desperately needs a win at Brentford today after a terrible start to his reign in London.
The midweek 5-1 loss to Liverpool in the EFL Cup followed a 3-0 home humbling by Chelsea in the Premier League and fans are far from happy.
The Bees have won both their home games in the league this term so could be worth a punt to pile on the pain at 23/20 with Betano. Bryan Mbuemo will fancy his chances against a leaky Hammers defence and is 23/20 for anytime scorer.
BTTS and over 2.5 goals has come up in the last four games for Brentford so that looks a good option at 17/20, especially with both teams scoring in three of the last four for the Hammers.
Heart of Midlothian vs Ross County top betting tips
Heart of Midlothian binned boss Steven Naismith last weekend after slumping to an eighth successive defeat that left them propping up the SPFL Premiership.
Having finished third last term, it's a major surprise to see the Jambos at the bottom but they should get their season up and running soon and have the perfect chance as Ross County come calling.
The Staggies have lost their last two on the road to League Two Spartans and Rangers, with that defeat to Gers a 6-0 battering at Hampden. That's why Hearts are 13/20 favourites at Betano but combining a Jambos win with over 1.5 goals takes you to 51/50 in a bet builder.
Lawrence Shankland hit 33 goals last term so his drought this season is a head scratcher. He must surely get off the mark soon and Unibet price the Jambos captain at 31/20 for anytime scorer.
Saturday's Football Tips: Super singles
- Over five first-half corners in Arsenal v Leicester 11/8 Bet365
- Bryan Mbuemo anytime scorer 23/20 Betano
- Lawrence Shankland anytime scorer 31/20 Unibet
Long shot
- Bruno Guimaraes and Mateo Kovacic to be booked 13/1 Betano
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