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/ Michael Lintorn / 04 November 2011 / Leave a Comment 
Yaya Toure and Mario Balotelli both scored for Manchester City in midweek
"Manchester City have scored four more goals than any previous team has managed after 10 games of a Premier League season ."
Michael Lintorn has picked out four of his favourite Opta trends for this weekend's Premier League games, identifying ways to use them to try to boost your Betfair balance...
Aston Villa v Norwich (Saturday, 15:00)
The Canaries are one of two Premier League teams (with Blackburn) yet to keep a clean sheet this term
Norwich's defensive shortcomings could cause problems further down the line - although their 15 conceded in 10 games puts them on a par with title hopefuls Chelsea - but for now it isn't an issue because they continue to score. Paul Lambert's side have been shut out just twice, and as Aston Villa have shipped eight in their last three encounters, the likelihood is that both teams will find the net.
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QPR v Manchester City (Saturday, 17:30)
Manchester City have scored four more goals than any previous team has managed after 10 games of a Premier League season (Arsenal netted 32 after 10 games in 2009/10)
Even those optimistic about Manchester City's prospects in pre-season can't have imagined a start quite so stunning. Roberto Mancini's men have averaged 3.6 goals per Premier League game without even factoring in the opposition's contribution and hit a ridiculous 18 in their last four away outings in all competitions, and with QPR firing in their last three at home, another goal-heavy match awaits.
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Wolves v Wigan (Sunday, 13:30)
There have been three red cards in the last three Premier League games between Wigan and Wolves
The above Opta snippet reveals that this is a surprising ill-tempered fixture and there is even more chance of conflict in their latest collision given the desperation that both sides will feel to get a result after miserable recent runs. Wolves are winless in eight, with a section of the crowd turning on boss Mick McCarthy as a result, while Wigan are bottom of the pile after seven successive defeats.
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Bolton v Stoke (Sunday, 15:00)
Stoke have lost their last three away league games, conceding nine goals and netting just once
Bolton have lost seven in a row at the Reebok Stadium, but the above Opta pearl gives Owen Coyle's men hope of a much-needed win. An FA Cup semi-final thrashing to the Potters started their malaise in many ways, however that success brought about Europa League football for Stoke and they have struggled to fight on two fronts, being beaten in their last three matches to have followed European ties.
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Recommended Bets:
Both teams to score in Aston Villa v Norwich @ [1.79]
Over 3.5 goals in QPR v Manchester City @ [2.48]
A sending off in Wolves v Wigan @ [5.0]
Bolton to beat Stoke @ [2.46]
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