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  • 125/1 Pick For Tough Encounter

    125/1 Pick For Tough Encounter

    Luton Town take on West Ham United on Friday Night Football as Kenilworth Road makes its debut as a Premier League stadium. The Hatters are still searching for their first point of the new season having lost two away games so far, but they’ll hope that home soil can deliver some top flight points. 

    West Ham meanwhile have enjoyed a flying start, with wins over both Chelsea and Brighton, and David Moyes knows his side can go top of the league ahead of Saturday’s fixtures. We’ve put together a #PickYourPunt for this Premier League encounter. 

    West Ham to win

    The Hammers have been simply sensational at the start of the new season and although the factor of Kenilworth Road will play a part, it won’t be enough to bridge the gap in quality between the two sides. On paper, they are a class apart while West Ham also have the physicality to deal with Rob Edwards’ aerial bombardment. 

    Michail Antonio to score anytime

    Talking of physicality, one man who should benefit from this type of encounter is striker Michail Antonio. The West Ham man is in fine goalscoring form having scored at Brighton and against Chelsea, and Moyes will certainly look to utilise his strengths in what is set to be a physical battle. 

    Antonio is also excellent from set-pieces, and should be afforded a couple of chances in this match-up against Luton. He’s the best fancy in the anytime goalscorer market. 

    Marvellous Nakamba, Tom Lockyer and Carlton Morris to be carded

    As has been alluded to already, this is set to be a tough and gritty battle between the two sides. Referee Paul Tierney isn’t shy at dishing out cards, having given Fulham four yellows and one red at the Emirates and he is likely to be a busy man at Kenilworth Road. 

    We’ve selected the three most likely Luton players to get yellows as they dig their heels in and fight for everything they are worth, in front of the cameras. Striker Carlton Morris can sometimes get into a tussle and lose his head, Marvellous Nakamba is the holding midfielder who was booked against Chelsea, as was centre-back Tom Lockyer, who will have his hands full with Antonio. 

    Three yellows may seem excessive, but it’s boosted the odds for this particular #PickYourPunt to a whopping 125/1. 

  • World Cup star advised to pick Arsenal or Liverpool over Manchester United transfer

    World Cup star advised to pick Arsenal or Liverpool over Manchester United transfer

    Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo is enjoying an outstanding World Cup at the moment, and it looks like he’s sure to attract plenty of transfer interest in the near future.

    Gakpo has performed well for PSV at club level and is now shining brightly on the biggest stage of international football with some hugely impressive form for his country in Qatar.

    Discussing his fellow Dutchman’s situation, former Liverpool forward Ryan Babel has named Liverpool or Arsenal as fine moves for the player if the opportunity arises.

    Babel also mentions links with Manchester United, but it seems he feels Gakpo would be better off choosing a move to Anfield or the Emirates Stadium than to Old Trafford.

    “We’re seeing a lot of interest in Gakpo around Europe and a lot of rumours about what he does next,” Babel told The Athletic. “He’s 23 and I’m curious to see if PSV can hold onto him until the end of the season.

    “They are third in the Eredivisie but three points off the top. If they want to win the league they will need to keep him as he’s assisting, he’s scoring, and he’s always involved with his team’s attacks.

    Cody Gakpo in action for the Netherlands

    “You see him linked to clubs in England, such as Manchester United. Everyone has the right price so let’s see how he develops in the tournament. He has shown enough quality that he is ready for the next step, whether it’s in January or next summer.

    “As a Liverpool fan, I would tell him to go to Liverpool if they make an approach! Arsenal would also be an incredible team for him, with the current manager and the project that they’re building. He has to follow his heart.”

    Gakpo could be an important addition to the Liverpool squad right now, with Jurgen Klopp struggling since losing Sadio Mane in the summer.

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    Arsenal, meanwhile, lack depth behind the likes of Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli, so there’s surely a role for Gakpo to come in and give them another goal threat that could help keep them at the top of the table.

    Still, United also surely need a Cristiano Ronaldo replacement, and arguably an upgrade on inconsistent performers like Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Anthony Martial.

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