Hot weekend in European football: the favorites’ battle in the Premier League, the Milan derby, and the top match in Ligue 1

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On September 22, gold medal contenders will clash head-to-head on the football fields of England, Italy, and France. Reliable bookmaker 1xBet will make watching the matches even more exciting. Engage in professional sports betting via the link and remember to follow responsible gaming rules!

Man City vs Arsenal: title contenders’ match

At the start of the season, Man City is leaving no room for opponents—the Citizens have triumphed in all their league matches and won the FA Community Shield. However, experience from the past 2 seasons shows that Arsenal can challenge Guardiola’s team. The Gunners know how to neutralize Erling Haaland and co.—the last game between the teams at the Etihad Stadium ended in a goalless draw.

Arsenal’s main issue is Martin Ødegaard’s injury. The midfielder will miss the match against City, but Arteta managed to effectively replace the team captain in the North London derby. The Gunners secured 3 points against their fierce rivals 1-0 while playing with an experimental midfield. Whether Mikel Arteta can replicate this feat against ruthless Man City will be revealed in the game.    

Odds: W1 – 1.831, X – 3.865, W2 – 4.525

Inter vs Milan: the biggest derby in Italy

At the start of the season, Inter is struggling to play as the front-runner. Nerazzurri drew against Genoa 2-2 and Monza 1-1, but confidently defeated last year’s Europa League winner Atalanta 0-4.

Rossoneri got only 1 win in 4 matches and a mid-table spot in Serie A. Ismaël Bennacer and Alessandro Florenzi will be missing from the Inter clash, while Mike Maignan and Davide Calabria’s participation remains uncertain. Nevertheless, Milan could still surprise the champions even without several key players.

Odds: W1 – 1.738, X – 4.115, W2 – 5.07

Lyon vs Marseille: the battle of Ligue 1 giants

Lyon is still struggling with last season’s crisis. The team began the championship with a heavy defeat to Rennes 0-3, and in the 2nd round, they lost at home to Monaco 0-2. The 13th place in Ligue 1 does not reflect Lyon’s champions’ spirit, and on September 22, coach Pierre Sage will have an excellent opportunity to redeem himself. 

Roberto De Zerbi’s arrival at Marseille became a true sensation. Sports media were linking the Italian with more prestigious clubs, such as Bayern Munich, Liverpool, and even Manchester City. But De Zerbi chose Marseille and didn’t make a mistake. Les Phocéens are going unbeaten in Ligue 1 and showcasing top-tier football.

Roberto De Zerbi has signed the scandalously infamous Mason Greenwood to Marseille. The Englishman repaid the coach’s trust with his goal-scoring performance—5 goals in 4 matches.

Odds: W1 – 3.01, X – 3.935, W2 – 2.33

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