As usual the season starts well for Arsenal, with a lucky draw against Liverpool as visitor, followed by two victories against Blackpool and Blackburn.
Arsenal have kept 7 clean sheets and has received just one goal in their last eight Premier League games at the home. The Gunners have scored in the final 15 minutes of each of their last six league meetings with the Trotters.
Bolton has also started the season well due to the fact that they haven’t lost yet. A draw against Fulham and Birmingham, and an away victory against West Ham, have gathered the team 5 points so far and they are comfortably sitting on the 5th spot.
But Bolton have suffered seven straight defeats to Arsenal in the Premier League and it’s very possible to happen on Saturday as well. Fabregas should be a starter in this game and according to the statistics he has scored in each of his last four starts at the Emirates Stadium in all competitions.
Owen Coyle has only one clean sheet to his name in 22 away games as a Premier League coach and this game will most likely be game number 23. Will his Bolton be able to counter Arsenal in any way, and take advantage of the poor performance of Almunia on the goal?
The Betting Verdict?
Arsenal clean sheet – YES @ 2.04 (Register at Betfair.com – 25£ Sign up Bonus): Having kept their net clean in 7 games at home, in their last Premier League games is a good indicator that Arsenal might do that on Saturday as well. Although goalie Almunia had some questionable games, Thomas Vermaelen was standing strong in the past few games.
