Harry Redknapp gives BetVictor’s football betting team his Premier League picks of the week:
I’m going with Senne Lammens in goal again. He made big saves in a massive game at Anfield, keeping his cool and denying Isak what looked like a certain goal. I thought it was a very encouraging performance for the young lad – he dealt with everything that came his way and helped secure that huge win for Manchester United against their biggest rivals.
I’m going for Daniel Muñoz at right-back. What a shift this bloke put in for Palace against Bournemouth, bombing forward and delivering a pinpoint cross for Mateta’s first in that mad 3-3 draw. He’s got energy to burn and was a real threat down that flank all game – proper full-back play.
I’ve got to go for Harry Maguire at centre-half, no question. He’s only gone at done it again! Talk about a big game player. He nodded home that beautiful cross from Bruno to nick the late winner for United at Anfield. It wasn’t just the goal though -he was solid throughout the game.
Sunderland’s Nordi Mukiele popped up with the opening goal against Wolves, slotting a low shot through Johnstone’s legs after a tidy one-two with Trai Hume. He was a brick wall at right-back, winning duels and chucking in those monster long throws! His strength and reading of the game made him unplayable.
Cucurella’s my left-back again, after Chelsea’s comfortable 3-0 win at Forest. He’s become one of the best in the league at that position, fantastic defensively and not letting much get past him. People might say the opposition didn’t create much, but a lot of that is down to this guy shutting things down.
Bruno Fernandes ran the show in midfield for United. Set up Maguire’s winner with a lovely floated cross and was everywhere in that 2-1 scrap at Liverpool. He put in his shift and showed his grit – Amorim couldn’t have asked for much more from his skipper.
Declan Rice Absolutely bossed the midfield in Arsenal’s 1-0 grind over Newcastle. Broke up play, kept things ticking, and showed why he’s the heart of this side. His composure under pressure was immense – proper class act in a tight game.
Moises Caicedo was top, top class in Chelsea’s 3-0 win over Forest. They paid a fortune for him, and you can see why – ran the midfield, broke up play, and brought that bit of steel to keep things tight. If he keeps adding the odd assist or goal to his game, he’ll be one of the best around.
Jean-Philippe Mateta’s an easy pick up front. Bagged a hat-trick including a sliding finish, and a cool stoppage-time penalty to rescue a point from 2-0 down. The lad exploded into life after half-time – ruthless finishing, and he could’ve had more. He’s got to be my star man this week.
It’s looking like Erling Haaland will keep finding his way into my team. How can I leave him out? He netted 2 more goals in City’s win against Everton, showing that ridiculous pace and power to keep them ticking over. He’s looking so sharp this season, goals just come naturally to him.
Eli Junior Kroupi rounds it out for Bournemouth. The young lad bagged a brace in the first half against Palace, a header and a great volley, putting them 2-0 up in that 3-3 thriller. He’s got real talent beyond his years – pace, intelligence and natural finishing ability.
Manager: It’s not been easy at all for Ruben Amorim at United, but what a fantastic win over their rivals Liverpool. I looked at that fixture and didn’t fancy United, despite Liverpool’s form, but they never stopped battling. It’s no easy feat to go to Anfield and get a win – it’s taken United almost a decade! Back-to-back wins for United mean they’re only 2 points behind Liverpool now. Will United be able to build on this? We’ll see, but for now, Amorim finally deserves some credit for his team’s performance. Is he finally turning things around? As he’s currently standing as second favourite in the Next Manager to Go market, only time will tell.
