Bolton v Man City

Manchester City ought to maintain their 100% record with another win at Bolton, but it’s no certainty against a side who also won 4- 0, away, on the opening weekend; the value therefore lies with betting on a goal-fest.

Most of the firms are offering the spread on there being more than four goals in the game at odds of around 9/4. Bet365 buck the trend by offering the same odds but for more than three goals in the match. That looks like a bargain. Two teams who hit four apiece in gameweek one will arrive at the Reebok full of confidence. The news that Carlos Tevez may well be included in the visitors’ squad creates an embarrassment of riches for Roberto Mancini. New sensation Sergio Aguero scored two on debut off the bench, and Edin Dzeko chipped in with one of his own as he finds his feet in English football. And this is before we mention the likes of David Silva and Adam Johnson buzzing around.

Four goals in the last hour against QPR showed that the Trotters can produce some cutting edge of their own. Davies and Klasnic can cause any defence problems on their day and Bolton will normally have their moments even against the very best at the Reebok.

However, it is still fair to say that City are likely to contribute more heavily to a goal total winning bet. They had more shots on target against Swansea than any Premier League side has mustered in two years. They look irresistable. Back there to be more than three goals in the match at 9/4 with Bet365.