LeeDixon

The much-hyped Liverpool delivered last weekend at the Emirates and look a really good side at the moment. This won't be easy but they should get the better of Owen Coyle's men.

I've been impressed with what I've seen of Liverpool so far. I'll put that somewhat disappointing first day draw at home to Sunderland down to nerves and the pressure of it being their first home game of the season after recruiting all those new players over the summer. But they were really good against Arsenal and sent out a clear message that they consider themselves more than capable of being involved in this year's title race. The fact they could bring two players like Raul Meireles and Luis Suarez off the bench, both of whom had a big impact in the match, shows you the sort of strength in depth they have these days.

Bolton have made a good start themselves though that 4-0 win at QPR was a bit of a freak result in which the margin of victory probably wasn't a true indication of the gulf between the two sides. They were also good against Manchester City and I'd be very surprised if we see too many teams who score twice against Roberto Mancini's defence this term. That said, this trip to Anfield should prove to be a really tough ask.

Match Odds

I really fancy Liverpool to win this because I think that victory over Arsenal has given them huge confidence and they already look like a side with an established game-plan. They have options on the bench and different systems they can turn to if things don't go swimmingly to start with. That said, the 1.47 looks a little short to me and because I think Bolton will offer resistance and this may be a relatively tight match, I'd rather side with the draw at half time/Liverpool to win at full-time option at 4.6.

Over/Under 2.5 Goals

Both of Liverpool's league matches so far have failed to break the 2.5 goals barrier. I suppose you could argue that both of Bolton's have but this one has the makings of a low-scoring match and it's safe to assume Bolton will be less adventurous than they were at Loftus Road. Unders is a relatively confident selection.

First Goalscorer

Luis Suarez is all the rage in the Betfair goalscorer markets at the moment and Andy Carroll is surely due a goal shortly, too. That means they'll make up a decent chunk of the first goalscorer market but it may pay to look a little further down. I always think that attacking midfielders and forwards are very keen to get that first goal for their new side out of the way to relieve some of the pressure, particularly if they cost a lot of money. Step forward Stewart Downing, who looks to be a guaranteed starter and is always a threat from set-pieces and likes to take some long-range shots. At around 12.0 he represents far better value than the front two.

Liverpool clean sheet

I know I've already tipped up 'unders' in this one but I can't take my eyes off the 'yes' option in the Liverpool clean sheet market. I like the look of their back four and fancy them to keep a second consecutive clean sheet.

1 pt Back Draw/Liverpool @ 4.6
3 pts Back Under 2.5 goals @ 2.24
1 pt Back Stewart Downing to be first goalscorer @ 12.0
3 pts Back 'yes' in the Liverpool clean sheet market @ 2.2

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