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PL Predictions: Spurs to condemn Man Utd to their worst start in 40 years

Our top tipster Lewis Jones, aka Jones Knows, provides his analysis and betting insight across the Premier League weekend.

By Lewis Jones · Sky Sports

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 5:01 PM

Key Things to Know

Lewis Jones predicts a 1-1 draw between Coventry City and Newcastle United on Monday Night Football.
The writer notes Frank Lampard's Coventry side had mitigating factors after playing the league's top three clubs.
Coventry centre-back Bobby Thomas is highlighted as a significant attacking threat from set-pieces against Newcastle.

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Lewis Jones of Sky Sports predicts Coventry City will hold Newcastle United to a 1-1 draw on Monday Night Football. Jones points out that Frank Lampard's Coventry side faced a demanding early schedule, having played the current top three teams and losing by an aggregate score of 8-0.

According to Jones, Coventry can exploit Newcastle through set-pieces, highlighting centre-back Bobby Thomas as a key aerial threat. Newcastle has conceded 31 shots from set-pieces this season, making Thomas a highlighted anytime goalscorer betting pick.

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PL Predictions: Spurs to condemn Man Utd to their worst start in 40 years

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