The Premier League returns following a summer of thrills and spills and that infamous sense of optimism and fear sweeps across all fans of EPL clubs.
Liverpool will be looking to push on this season, as they defend their title against the devastating backdrop of losing Diogo Jota in a tragic car accident during the summer. Arsenal, Manchester City and Chelsea will lead the sides looking to claim the crown from the reds this season and there will be plenty of thrills and spills along the way.
Promoted sides Leeds United, Burnley and Sunderland will all be desperate to buck the trend of being relegated back to the Championship at the first instance and all three do look to have invested smartly ahead of the new campaign.
380 games, 38 game weeks and countless memorable goals, tackles, saves and talking points are to come, so let’s strap in for another season of EPL drama.
Here are our Premier League tips for the opening round of fixtures:
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EPL Week 1 Predictions
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Liverpool ($1.35)
Bournemouth ($10.00)
Draw ($7.00)
Defending champions Liverpool look to be the standard setters in the Premier League this season and they open up the new campaign against Bournemouth. The reds have brought in the likes of Florian Wirtz, Milos Kerkez, Hugo Ekitike and Jeremie Frimpong during the off-season and have strengthened across the pitch. The cherries meanwhile have lost many of their best assets and look to have a serious rebuild job on their hands this term. A lack of obvious goal threat and defensive insecurities look to be the key issues for Bournemouth and Liverpool should see them off comfortably here.
Liverpool to win 3-0
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Aston Villa ($2.30)
Newcastle United ($3.10)
Draw ($3.75)
Two sides with European commitments face off in this fascinating opener in the West Midlands, as Aston Villa host Newcastle United. For Villa, playing in the Europa League will be a big commitment for them as the campaign develops but in Unai Emery, they have one of the best managers in the league to steer the ship. Newcastle meanwhile are dealing with the prospect of losing star striker Alexander Isak to champions Liverpool and Eddie Howe is attempting to galvanise his squad for the upcoming campaign. Calling this one is tough, with both sides potentially a little under cooked and with such quality on the park, this could well end up as a draw.
1-1 Draw
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Sunderland ($3.30)
West Ham United ($2.30)
Draw ($3.50)
Promoted Sunderland will be looking to test themselves against an accomplished Premier League side as they take on West Ham in their opener. Not many people predicted the Black Cats would end up in the top flight last term but they dug deep in the Championship and have brought in over 10 new recruits in the summer. Graham Potter has got his feet under the table at West Ham this time around and he knows he will need his side to hit the ground running this term. This should be a good one, with both sides possessing decent goal threats but West Ham should have too much in key areas for Sunderland.
West Ham United to win 3-1
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Brighton ($1.90)
Fulham ($4.00)
Draw ($3.75)
Two teams who enjoyed very good campaigns last year meet here, as Brighton host Fulham down on the south coast. Joao Pedro has departed the Seagulls, but they are well used to players leaving the club and they will be eager to rebuild again this time around. Fulham meanwhile continue to punch above their weight under Marco Silva, but they know a fast start will be essential for them, having not really invested too heavily in the squad over the summer. Brighton are normally pretty decent value at home, and they could pick up an opening day win in this one.
Brighton to win 2-1
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Tottenham ($1.40)
Burnley ($9.50)
Draw ($5.30)
Following a heartbreaking loss to PSG in the UEFA Super Cup, Tottenham will be looking to bounce back in the brass tacks of the Premier League against Burnley. Thomas Frank is the new man at the helm for Spurs, and he has a big job on his hands, with the club also playing Champions League football this season. Burnley were pragmatic in gaining promotion from the Championship and Scott Parker clearly has a plan for this side in the top flight. Burnley will make this tough for Spurs, but the hosts will want to get off to a winning start for Frank and should do just that.
Tottenham to win 2-0
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Wolves ($6.00)
Manchester City ($1.57)
Draw ($4.60)
Not winning the Premier League title for the first time in almost half a decade will hurt Manchester City and the blues will be out to set the record straight this season. A trip to Wolves is never easy and the hosts will be up for the challenge of taking on City, having run them very close in both games against them last season. City have plenty of new players they need to bed in and will be looking to hit the ground running in the new campaign, but this one could end up as a draw at Molyneux.
1-1 Draw
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Chelsea ($1.60)
Crystal Palace ($5.50)
Draw ($4.50)
FIFA Club World Cup champions Chelsea will be eager to keep the momentum going in the new season, as they take on Community Shield winners Crystal Palace. Chelsea have spent big again during the transfer window and with Enzo Maresca getting a tune out of his players, this could be an exciting season in West London. Palace meanwhile are still basking in the glory of their two wins at Wembley in recent months and they won’t fear this task. Goals feel as if they are on the agenda here, with Chelsea perhaps most likely to come out on top.
Chelsea to win 4-2
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Nottingham Forest ($2.10)
Brentford ($3.75)
Draw ($3.50)
A new era at Brentford gets underway for Keith Andrews and his side, as they travel to Nottingham Forest on the opening day. Forest pushed hard for European football throughout last season and will be playing in the Europa League this term, with Nuno Espirito Santo keen to see his side kick on again this term. The departure of Thomas Frank does feel significant for Brentford, but they will be hoping to ride the wave of change and ensure top flight status this season. This could be a low scorer, with Forest perhaps too strong, particularly at home.
Nottingham Forest to win 1-0
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Manchester United ($3.75)
Arsenal ($2.05)
Draw ($3.65)
The headline match of the round pits Manchester United against Arsenal at Old Trafford, with both sides having plenty to prove this season. United finished way off the pace in the Premier League last season and with no European football to deal with this term, Ruben Amorim needs to finally step up and be counted. Arsenal meanwhile came up short again in their EPL title bid last season and Mikel Arteta has splashed the cash once again. The Gunners are always tough to beat but United should be up for this and a draw could be what they both settle for on the opening day.
1-1 Draw
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Leeds United ($2.55)
Everton ($6.00)
Draw ($3.35)
Newly promoted Leeds United will be looking to get off to a flyer, as they host Everton in the first Monday Night Football fixture of the season. Leeds have gone big in the transfer market, as they look to stay in the top flight after a couple of years in the Championship. Everton have some quality players in their ranks and a new stadium to play at this season, making them a very interesting prospect and David Moyes should get the best out of this team. This will be a decent opener for both, with the draw the most likely outcome.
1-1 Draw
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EPL Week 1 multi bet
We’re backing four results this week as an accumulator with a betting stake of $50:
Sunderland vs West Ham United – West Ham United
Nottingham Forest vs Brentford – Nottingham Forest
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace – Chelsea
Liverpool vs Bournemouth – Liverpool
