A tricky but good evening of football action, with nearly all of Europe in action.
Over in Italy, treble winners INTER MILAN are still finding their feet under Rafa Benitez but have made a satisfactory if slow start and should be much more at home against Bari in the San Siro.
Reigning Italian and European champions Inter had started the new campaign on a slow note but two successive league wins have propelled Rafael Benitez's side to the second place in Serie A with seven points, behind leaders Cesena only on goal difference.
On Sunday afternoon the Nerazzurri fell behind Palermo in Sicily but striker Samuel Eto'o turned on the style and scored a brace to lead his side to a 2-1 victory.
Valencia have played three Primera Division fixtures so far this term, and on each occasion they have claimed maximum points, meaning that they are the only side amongst Spain’s elite to command a perfect record going into Matchday 4. Los Che face their toughest test yet as they meet ATHLETICO MADRID at the Mestalla on Wednesday evening, and at 3/1 against evs, there's no reason to believe that they aren't value small stake bets.
For the opening month of the season, Atletico Madrid caught the headlines for all of the right reasons as they started their campaign off with a winning charge, leading some pundits to proclaim los Colchoneros to be genuine contenders to Barcelona’s crown. On Sunday, however, their reputation was tarnished as they lost 2-1 to la Blaugrana and saw Tomas Ujfalusi dismissed for an ugly challenge on Lionel Messi.
Though the scoreline would suggest this was a fixture that Atletico competed hard in, they rarely managed to get at Barca in any serious style and were reliant on the sheer brilliance of David De Gea in their goal to keep the scoreline respectable.
Some may say that being away from home will make the difference, but despite being very good Valencia are no Barcelona and them and Real Madrid apart, there's no reason for thinking Athletico can't beat anyone in La Liga.
Meanwhile, back in England, I have a feeling that MANCHESTER CITY will be over any away troubles and should have enough quality in such a deep squad to beat off West Brom. Being their most attacking player, big man JO may score off the back of a good performance in Salzburg.
Recommendations:
Inter to beat Bari (4/9 general)
Ath.Madrid to beat Valencia (3/1 Boylesports, VC Bet, WH, Labrokes)
Man City to beat (21/20 VC Bet) and to Qualify against West Brom (4/9 Stan James)
Jo to score at any time against West Brom (2/1 Bet365)
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