Man United v Aston Villa

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Bet Builder 1 - 0.5pts

Best odds of EVENS at bet365 at the time of writing.

1st Selection: Nicolas Jackson 1+ Shots on target

Jackson has been in scintillating goalscoring form recently, finding the net 5 times across his last 5 Premier League appearances, and looks a real threat every time he gets on the pitch. He's also been extremely consistent when it comes to testing the goalkeeper, recording 1+, 2+, 2+, 3+, 1+, 4+, 2+ and 2+ shots on target across his last 8 appearances.

His only failure to register a shot on target in that run came away to Barcelona, highlighting just how reliable he's been in this market. Manchester United have looked incredibly vulnerable defensively, conceding in each of their last 10 matches and picking up just 1 win across that period. They're regularly allowing opponents far too much space and time in dangerous areas, which should suit Jackson's game perfectly.

His pace, movement in behind and ability to exploit space on the counter make him a particularly dangerous opponent for this United backline, and given his current form, I fancy him to get another effort on target.

2nd Selection: Johan Manzambi 2+ Fouls won

Manzambi has been excellent at drawing fouls since establishing himself in the Premier League, averaging an impressive 2.54 fouls won per 90 minutes. He's yet to disappoint in this market across his 5 Premier League starts, recording 2, 3, 3, 2 and 2 fouls won respectively, giving him a perfect 5/5 record for this selection.

He's a fantastic dribbler who loves getting on the ball, carrying it forward and taking on his direct opponent rather than simply playing the safe pass. His ability to shift the ball quickly, change direction and drive into tight spaces makes him extremely difficult to defend against, often forcing opponents into challenges when they're unable to get near the ball cleanly. He also does a very good job of using his body to shield possession and draw pressure, which naturally creates opportunities to win fouls.

With his current consistency and willingness to take defenders on, I expect him to continue causing problems and get the better of his opponents in individual duels, making 2+ fouls won a very appealing selection.

Bet Builder 2 - 0.25pts

Best odds of 5/1 at bet365 while publishing.

  • Nicolas Jackson 2+ Shots on target
  • Johan Manzambi 3+ Fouls Won

Worth backing higher lines on both selections at a huge price too.