With the international break coming to a conclusion, domestic football returns this weekend and there is plenty of action to look forward to on Sunday.
The North London Derby stands out as the pick of the day’s games and there will be plenty of attention on the clash at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
This encounter in the English capital provides one of Sunday’s selections, while Dundee United against Rangers and Girona versus Barcelona offer up two further picks on what should be another exciting day of football across Europe.
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Bet of the day
Tottenham Hotspur v Arsenal – Arsenal to win and both teams to score @ 29/10
Games between north London rivals Tottenham and Arsenal are rarely dull and another end-to-end contest can be expected in the capital on Sunday.
These sides provided two thrilling encounters last season in the Premier League, with a 2-2 draw played out at the Emirates, before a 3-2 win for Arsenal at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Expect managers Ange Postecoglou and Mikel Arteta to set up their sides to go on the offensive this weekend and there would be little surprise to see both teams find the back of the net.
In 14 of the last 20 Premier League games between these sides, both teams have scored and both Spurs and the Gunners have the attacking threats to get on the scoresheet on Sunday.
However, the Gunners might just have the firepower to come out on top and make it three wins on the bounce at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Special of the Day
Girona v Barcelona – Bet Builder – Barcelona to win, both teams to score and Robert Lewandowski to score anytime @ 33/10
Hansi Flick has been earning rave reviews so far at Barcelona and his side will be looking for revenge when they make the trip to Girona on Sunday.
Girona were a thorn in Barca’s side last season, winning both of their encounters against the Blaugrana 4-2.
That was during Xavi’s tenure as Barca head coach and Flick is now the man at the helm of the Catalonian giants.
Beating Real Valladolid 7-0 in their last game before the international break, Barca look capable of winning at the home of a Girona side that were thumped 3-0 by Atletico Madrid last month.
Games between these sides tend to be high-scoring affairs, so Barca to win and both teams to score looks to be the way to go here.
Barca striker Robert Lewandowski scored in both La Liga games against Girona last season and, with four league goals already this term, it would be no surprise to see the Polish star get on the scoresheet in this one.
Longshot of the Day
Dundee United v Rangers – Bet Builder – Rangers 2-0 correct score and Cyriel Dessers to score anytime @ 15/1
Winning all of their last four meetings with Dundee United, Rangers have enjoyed their clashes with the Tangerines in recent seasons.
In their last four meetings in the Premiership, Rangers winning 2-0 has come in three times, including in their last two encounters.
Sunday’s longshot is for the trend to continue and for the Gers to win 2-0, with Cyriel Dessers scoring at least one of the goals.
The Light Blues forward has enjoyed a positive start to the season with three goals in his last three Premiership appearances.
Dessers to score in a 2-0 Rangers win comes in at attractive odds of 15/1 for Sunday’s clash at Tannadice Park.
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