Three shots and a first goal for Spurs against Leeds last weekend mean that Mohammed Kudus is now averaging 1.89 shots per 90 for his new club. The Ghanian winger has been all action since making the switch to North London and has now landed this bet in each of his last four starts with 11 efforts at goal across those games.

Whilst Villa have typically been solid at the back under Unai Emery, they’ve conceded 14.33 shots per game on the road this season, including having allowed 14 shots from 10-man Sunderland and giving up 20 efforts at Everton. Eight of the nine right sided attackers to face the Villans this season have taken at least two shots and with Kudus full of confidence, we can rely on him to pull the trigger at any given opportunity.

Whilst he’s known for his defensive work, Joao Palhinha has been enjoying some attacking freedom under Thomas Frank, firing off 1.4 shots per 90 and netting twice in six starts. The Portugese midfielder has had seven shots across his last four league starts, regularly shooting from range but also showing plenty of attacking intent from set pieces.

That set piece threat could be key to this bet with Villa conceding 4.86 shots per game from such situations this season. They’ve conceded from a corner in each of their last two league games and with Palhinha making near post runs for Spurs any time they get the chance to swing a dead-ball into the box, we’ll get plenty of chances for him to get on the end of one and land this bet.

Villa’s defensive issues are clear, however, they’re still offering plenty of threat going forward. One player who has shown attacking intent is full back Matty Cash who has now had five shots across his last five league starts. The Polish international has always enjoyed getting into the final third but this season has been pulling the trigger from range with all of his efforts coming from 25 yards out or further. He also seems to like playing against Spurs with eight shots in his last six starts against them.

Despite their strong start to the season in terms of results, Spurs’ concession of 12.57 shots per game under their new boss will be a concern. They’ve been particularly open on home soil where they’ve allowed Burnley to take 14 shots and Bournemouth 20 which suggests that Villa can get some joy in attack, hopefully via the boot of Matty Cash at least once.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has had a quiet season so far in terms of shots, failing to register a single effort at goal since his two shots on opening day against Bournemouth. However, he’s renowned for his aerial prowess as demonstrated by his 29 goals in a Reds shirt. He managed two shots in this fixture last season and it won’t be long before he’s threatening the opposition box again.

Man Utd’s three goals conceded from set plays this season suggests that this could be the perfect match-up for van Dijk to return to last season’s average of 0.73 shots per 90. The Red Devils have allowed four shots from opposition centre backs across their last three games and so every corner and wide free kick provides a chance for Virgil to strike at a generous price given his career record.

Another player struggling for form in front of goal is Liverpool’s talisman Mo Salah who has contributed just two league goals this season. The Egyptian has been uncharacteristically quiet and has averaged just 0.72 shots on target per 90, however, his record against Man Utd just cannot be ignored. Across the last 11 meetings between these bitter rivals, Salah has scored 15 goals and he’s hit the target at least twice in seven of those games. He’ll be desperate to put to bed any criticism he’s received in this campaign and this looks the perfect opportunity for him to do so.

Ruben Amorim’s men have conceded four shots on target per game this season which isn’t a terrible record but digging into their data against Liverpool, they could be in for a tough afternoon. In their last four visits to Anfield, United have given up 26 efforts on goal and when we consider that Brentford were afforded eight shots on target in their last trip on the road, Salah could be in for another field day.