Premier League Matchweek 6 Review

With another round of EPL fixtures in the books, it’s time for Sports Hub’s Premier League Matchweek 6 review. 

Newcastle broke multiple records during an 8-0 demolition of Sheffield United on Sunday. Liverpool, Brighton and Everton also secured high-scoring victories, while Arsenal and Tottenham served up a tasty 2-2 draw in the North London Derby. 

Our Premier League Matchweek 6 review breaks down the recent results and focuses on all the essential EPL betting trends. Sound good? Let’s go! 

Matchweek 6 Premier League Results 

Let’s kick off our Premier League Matchweek 6 review by recapping the weekend’s results. A total of 30 goals were scored across 10 EPL clashes (3 goals per game), meaning there is no shortage of talking points to discuss. 

• Manchester City 2-0 Nottingham Forest 
• Crystal Palace 0-0 Fulham 
• Luton Town 1-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers 
• Brentford 1-3 Everton 
• Burnley 0-1 Manchester United 
• Chelsea 0-1 Aston Villa 
• Arsenal 2-2 Tottenham Hotspur 
• Liverpool 3-1 West Ham United 
• Brighton & Hove Albion 3-1 Bournemouth 
• Sheffield United 0-8 Newcastle United 

Of course, the standout result of the round occurred at Bramall Lane. The Magpies humiliated the Blades in their own backyard, racking up eight goals via eight different players. Sunday’s clash produced eight different scorers in an EPL game for the first time in history. 

Elsewhere, Everton, Manchester United and Aston Villa claimed vital away wins, while Manchester City, Liverpool and Brighton triumphed on home soil. There were also three stalemates, including Arsenal and Tottenham’s 2-2 draw at the Emirates. 

EPL Betting Trends – Premier League Matchweek 6 Review 

This section of our Premier League Matchweek 6 review covers all the key EPL betting trends. Not only do we look at the standout stats from the weekend’s action, but we also assess the overall numbers from the entire season. 

It was difficult to pick up trends during the early weeks of the season, but we now have lots of data and useful stats to analyze. As a result, bettors can use the information from the first six rounds to aid their Premier League picks. 

From basic trends like winning streaks and winless runs to in-depth trends such as over/under goals and both teams to score, the following statistics will only enhance your chances of landing your EPL bets. 

Basic EPL Betting Trends After MW6 

If you’re enjoying our Premier League Matchweek 6 review so far, be sure to keep reading. This is where things get interesting, as we share all the key EPL betting trends that you need to be aware of, starting with the basics. 

• Manchester City boasts a 100% record thanks to a run of six straight wins 
• Liverpool, Tottenham and Arsenal also remain unbeaten this season 
• Sheffield United, Burnley, Luton and Bournemouth remain winless in 2023-24 
• The Hatters finally picked up their first point of the season last time out 
• Crystal Palace and Fulham produced the second goalless draw of the campaign 
• A season-high three red cards were shown during Matchweek 6 

Manchester City is still the only team with a 100% record in 2023-24. Pep Guardiola’s men claimed a 2-0 victory over Nottingham Forest on Saturday, extending their winning start to the season while maintaining the league’s best defensive record. 

Liverpool has registered five wins and one draw to remain unbeaten this season, while Tottenham and Arsenal have picked up four wins and two draws to preserve their unbeaten records. 

At the opposite end of the spectrum, Sheffield United, Burnley, Luton and Bournemouth are still waiting to taste victory for the first time this season. Although the Hatters picked up their first point against Wolves, they find themselves in the relegation zone with the other two promoted teams. 

Premier League Goal Trends 

Those who enjoy utilizing the goal-based markets will be pleased to learn that dozens are goal trends are beginning to emerge in the Premier League. Below, we cover all the key statistics concerning goals in the EPL. 

• Newcastle scored a whopping eight goals against Sheffield United 
• A record eight different players scored in Newcastle’s thrashing of the Blades 
• Everton, Liverpool and Brighton also scored over 2.5 goals during Matchweek 6 
• The Seagulls have scored over 2.5 goals in five of their six league games this season 
• Brighton (18), Man City (16) and Newcastle (16) are the league’s top scorers 
• Luton (3) and Burnley (4) are the lowest scorers in the EPL this term 
• Man City (3) and Liverpool (5) have conceded the fewest goals so far 
• Sheff Utd (17) and Burnley (13) have conceded the most goals this season 
• Brighton and West Ham both have a 100% BTTS ratio in 2023-24 
• Both teams have scored in five of Liverpool’s six league matches this term 

The usual suspects have all scored at a steady rate this term, with Man City, Liverpool, Newcastle and Tottenham all averaging at least 2.5 goals per game in 2023-24. However, Brighton has taken the league by storm this season, netting 18 goals in six outings (3 goals per game). 

By contrast, Luton has scored a measly three goals in five league matches since gaining promotion, while Burnley has netted four goals. Burnley also possesses the second-worst defensive record in the division, while Sheff Utd averages 2.8 goals against per game following Sunday’s crushing. 

Key EPL Player Stats 

This Premier League Matchweek 6 review would not be complete without a look at the standout player stats. In this section, we discuss the leading goalscorers, top assisters and best goalkeepers so far. 

• Kaoru Mitoma came off the bench to bag a brace for Brighton against Bournemouth 
• Man City’s Erling Haaland has now scored eight goals in six EPL appearances this season 
• Tottenham’s Son Heung-min is the league’s second-highest scorer with five goals 
• Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah has notched three goals and four assists this term 
• Julian Alvarez and James Maddison have both registered two goals and four assists 
• Ederson and Bernd Leno are the only goalkeepers with three shutouts in 2023-24 

The unstoppable Erling Haaland sits three goals clear at the summit of the Golden Boot leaderboard after scoring eight goals in six matches. Haaland’s nearest challenger is Son Heung-min, who has five goals to his name. 

Mohamed Salah continues to do Mohamed Salah things. The Egyptian King has racked up seven goal involvements in six league outings this season, bagging three goals and four assists. 

At the opposite end of the pitch, Man City’s Ederson and Fulham’s Bernd Leno are the only goalkeepers to have kept three EPL clean sheets this season. That means both players possess a shutout ratio of 50% in 2023-24. 

Premier League Matchweek 6 Review Summary 

You have reached the end of Sports Hub’s Premier League Matchweek 6 review. Hopefully, the information on this page will help you win more EPL bets in the coming weeks. 

Matchweek 7 is right around the corner, with another 10-game slate kicking off this Saturday, September 30. Super Sunday sees Nottingham Forest host Brentford, while Monday Night Football sees Chelsea visit Fulham. 

Be sure to keep an eye out for our Matchweek 7 Premier League predictions. If you combine the info in our Premier League Matchweek 6 review with our MW7 insight, you will set yourself up for a successful weekend.