With England’s elite marking their return from September’s international break this weekend, we have a stacked schedule from across Saturday afternoon.
Watching Nottingham Forest get a new era underway when they travel to title contenders Arsenal, we also have a pair of fiery London derbies on the cards.
Ahead of what should be a frantic afternoon of top-flight action, we have taken a look at some of the most attractive Premier League betting tips.
12:30 Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest
Marking their return from September’s international break on Saturday lunchtime, Arsenal will know the importance of claiming an immediate response in north London. Heading into the fortnight interval with a late 1-0 loss away at defending champions Liverpool, Mikel Arteta’s camp will know the importance of not showing any signs of a hangover here. Desperate to get their hands on a first Premier League crown since way back in 2004, the Gunners will be excited to make a return to the capital this weekend. Last seen at the Emirates breezing their way to a routine 5-0 romp against top-flight returners Leeds, Arsenal have suffered just a pair of Premier League defeats in front of their own supporters so far this calendar year. Likewise, landing a thumping 3-0 victory when they last welcomed Nottingham Forest to the red half of north London back in November, Arteta will be dreaming of a repeat performance here.
With news breaking late on Monday night that Nuno Espírito Santo had dramatically been removed from his position, it has been a sensational week behind the scenes in Nottingham. Now under the guidance of former Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou, the Australian boss knows that he must hit the ground running. Heading into September’s international break with a shock 3-0 drumming at home against West Ham, Saturday’s guests have shown some signs of a struggle on either side of the summer interval. Despite breaking a string of records last season as they booked an iconic European return, Forest have now recorded just a pair of wins from any of their previous nine showdowns against Premier League opposition. Likewise, along with getting hit with that 3-0 defeat when they last travelled to the Emirates back in November, they have also registered just a single point from their previous four top-flight battles against the Gunners.
Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest Betting Tip: Nico Williams over 1.5 fouls @ 5/2 with Pribet
15:00 Everton vs Aston Villa
While David Moyes might have had a major job on his hands after completing an emotional return to Merseyside back in January, Everton have enjoyed a sensational resurge under the former West Ham boss. Despite getting the 2025/26 campaign underway with a 1-0 loss away at Leeds on August 18th, Saturday’s hosts have come roaring back in some style. Last seen heading into September’s international break with an action-packed 3-2 victory away at Wolves, Moyes’ men have won all of their previous three appearances across all competitions and the mood in their camp is at a red-hot high. With some billing the Blues as a potential European dark horse this season, Everton should be relishing their return from the fortnight interval this weekend. It should also be highlighted, continuing on from last season, the Toffees have won five of their previous six Premier League showdowns.
Suffering major heartbreak back in May as they eventually missed out on a famous Champions League return only by their goal difference, Aston Villa have shown some real cause for concern since getting the new campaign underway. Heading into September’s international break with a woeful 3-0 drumming at home against Crystal Palace, Unai Emery’s men have the feel of a squad desperately seeking a much-needed boost. Slumping to a 1-0 loss away at Brentford on August 23rd, the one-time Arsenal boss will have a real headache over his side’s extended struggles in the final third. In fact, Villa are the only Premier League club who have failed to register a single strike from any of their first three appearances. Likewise, continuing on from last season, Saturday’s guests have not found the net in almost 400 minutes of action. Despite not suffering a Premier League defeat in the blue half of Merseyside since 2015, Emery’s men have a tough challenge on their hands.
Everton vs Aston Villa Betting Tip: Jack Grealish over 0.5 shots on target @ 21/20 with Luckster
Saturday’s Premier League Double
- Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest – Nico Williams over 1.5 fouls @ 5/2
- Everton vs Aston Villa – Jack Grealish over 0.5 shots on target @ 21/20
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