Our top tipster Lewis Jones, aka Jones Knows, provides his analysis and betting insight across the weekend Premier League action. Liverpool could become the first club in history to have three £100m+ players on the pitch at the same time. That frightening statistic is playing a part on why they are as short as 1/2 with Sky Bet to break a run of six games without a win across the two seasons.
This is a packed squad, full of talent, but one that looks uncomfortable trying to implement Andoni Iraola's style. Nottingham Forest created 2.3 worth of expected goals at Anfield last weekend - the third-highest total a team has amassed in the last 77 Premier League home games. It makes them uneasy favourites on Friday night.
For a betting angle, eyes should be drawn to Leif Davis, who is 4/1 with Sky Bet to score or assist. The flying full-back is playing almost as the left winger in this system, scoring at Manchester United to add to his two goals in pre-season. His assist capabilities are also very noteworthy - possessing a wand of a left foot, Davis has registered 21 assists in the last two Championship campaigns.
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player This could be a very fun game involving two managers who like to play fast, vertical football. Anthony Elanga looks a different player under Matthias Jaissle playing this style. His confidence is sky high and when he's in full flow he is such a weapon for a team that like to play direct balls - as seen by his goals against Liverpool and Spurs.
He's not always reliable in front of goal but is capable of these types of goalscoring streaks, so the 100/30 with Sky Bet on him to score again has potential. Brentford have been arguably the most impressive Premier League team after two games. The level of performance they put up in the win over Tottenham and draw at Leeds gives us some evidence to conclude that their process has improved since last season.
This was on show in the first 60 minutes against Leeds where they were outstanding. They created the most shots (15) and touches in the opposition box (31) any away team at Elland Road has produced in the opening 60 minutes since the start of last season. Sunderland are difficult to make a case for, especially playing away from home where they have amassed an expected goals difference per 90 of -0.8 since the start of last season.
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