Premier League Betting Tips

Often, a footballer will be instantly recognisable because of the aptness of their name. Belgian midfielder Kevin De Bruyne – Kevin The Brain in some translations – is as apt as they come. A genius on the ball and one of the most impressive midfield talents in the world, the Belgian is another example that being discarded from Chelsea is often part of the path to long term success!

An incredibly intelligent player, his passing, precision, technique, team work and ability to command the tempo of a game has seen him become one of the most feared playmakers in the game today. He’s rated among his teammates past and present as one of the most exciting players in the world. From his early days with Genk – where he quickly became a star in a rising league – it was obvious he was going to be a major talent.

His move to Chelsea, though, was deemed a waste of time. He was barely given a chance, before loan and permanent moves to Werder Bremen and Wolfsburg took place. In Germany, he got the chance to develop and grow into the superb talent that we all see dominating games for Manchester City today.

His move to City was seen as odd, given he had “failed” previously with Chelsea. His outstanding form for City, though (with 11 goals scored and 15 assists already this season), has quickly seen him become one of the most commonly spoken about players in English and European football.

With a deftness of touch with both feet and an array of passing that’s among the very best in the sport, he’s become akin to Andres Iniesta in the way he dictates the game for manager Pep Guardiola.

Without doubt, De Bruyne has returned from failures and setbacks in his career to establish a club and international career that’s the envy of most.

It is now…  Manchester City are now at a staggering 1/100 with some bookmakers, down from between 1/16 and 1/25 a little over a month ago. And it’s clear why. They have a healthy 12 point lead over their nearest rival Manchester United and some favourable fixtues to come. As we approach the tailend of the season, punters and analysts alike realise that due to their form all season and the lack of remaining fixtures, anything other than Manchester City win is a monumental ask at this stage.

On the back of today’s 2-1 victory against Manchester United, I wouldn’t disagree with Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho’s view that his side’s title hopes are “probably over” and that Manchester City look unstoppable. They’re still undefeated after 16 games and have amassed an impressive 11 points win. Their form will really need to tank for any of the few remaining contenders to top the table by the end of the season. Check out the current odds above.

After 11 games in the Premier League season it’s as good a time as any to take a look at the top four positions in the league. While Manchester City were always seen as punters favourite to win the league, it has to be said that so far they have exceeded expectations by quite some margin. With seemingly an army of potential goal scorers their overwhemling performance has been matched only by the underwhelming performance of their supposed main rivals. Their unbeaten record has led to them coming down in price to the point that they’re now 1/7 at a comparatively early stage in the season. Their nearest rivals are around 14-1. Unless there is a seismic shift, before long Manchester City will have well and truly cemented their place at the top of the table. Do we have a precitable rest of the season to look forward to? Time will tell!