Wigan is one of my favorites for relegation this season. It is simply due to the fact of their relatively thin and less than quality squad. Bringing in Bramble for de Zeeuw hardly excites their fans. Melchiot for Baines is not even worth a mention really. Fact is, players recognize that and most players coming to Wigan are largely unwanted and untried. Up against one of the strongest side outside the Big 4, they would certainly have their hands full.

Everton despite losing the likes of Cahill and Vaughan, should still field a strong enough squad to garner all 3 points here. Arteta is a class above the rest of both side’s midfield while Lescott and Yobo is in my opinion, a class pairing in defense which even the Big 4 would be envious of. Heskey’s power and Camara’s pace should not trouble them too much. Upfront, Johnson’s pace and Anichebe’s power should cause much havoc in a defense I absolutely have no confidence in.

With the season just starting and before European commitments start tearing away at this squad, I would have to back Everton to make their home advantage count as they have done so often last season. Last season, Everton conceded on average, less than a goal a game and won 11 games at home. Everton to win 2-0.



Pick : Everton -0.75
Odds : 1.93
Stake : 8 / 10
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