The opening Gameweek of the Premier League is upon us, and we look at some of the potential outcomes from this week’s thrilling battles, including the blockbuster contest involving Chelsea and Manchester City.
Manchester United vs Fulham
Manchester United host Fulham in the Premier League opener on Friday night, and they will look to begin the season on a high.
The Red Devils have picked up four wins from their last six matches against the London club, and they will be favourites to win here.
Fulham will look to upset the odds on the opening day as well and they are likely to put up a fight here.
Five of the last six matches between these two sides have seen both teams get on the score sheet and this is likely to be another cracking contest.
Probable Bet: Manchester United win/ Both teams to score.
Ipswich Town vs Liverpool
Ipswich Town host Liverpool in the Premier League at the weekend, and the newly promoted side will look to pull off a morale boosting win in their first game of the season.
On the other hand, Liverpool will look to establish their title credentials with a comfortable victory away from home. Arne Slot will be under pressure to start his Liverpool journey on a high, and the Reds will certainly be the favourites to win here.
Ipswich Town have failed to win 12 of their last 13 league matters, and they are up against the side that is undefeated in 28 of their last 31 league matches.
Probable Bet: Liverpool to win.
Arsenal vs Wolves
Arsenal host Wolves in the Premier League on Saturday, and they will look to pick up a comprehensive victory at home. The North Londoners missed out on the league title in the last two seasons, and they will be desperate to go all the way this time around.
They need to beat these teams at home if they want to overtake Manchester City. Arsenal have won the last six matches against Wolves, and the visitors have scored just three goals in the last six matches against the Gunners.
They will be the underdogs here, and they are likely to come up short against the home team.
Probable Bet: Arsenal win.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Everton host Brighton in the Premier League on Saturday, and they will look to start the season with a positive performance.
They have not been at their best in recent seasons, and the Toffees will look to bounce back strongly. They have been fighting the relegation battle in recent seasons, and it remains to be seen whether they can push for a place in the top half this time around. A win here would give Everton a major confidence boost.
On the other hand, Brighton have a talented squad and a charismatic manager. The Seagulls will look to do well as well, and they will certainly fancy their chances of beating Everton here.
Matches between these two sides are often packed with goals, and this is unlikely to be any different. 22 goals has been scored in the last six meetings between Brighton and Everton. This one is likely to be another high scoring contest.
Probable Bet: Over 2.5 goals/ Both teams to score.
Newcastle United vs Southampton
Newcastle United host Southampton in the Premier League opener on Saturday, and they will look to begin the season on a high. The Magpies missed out on Champions League qualification last season, and they will look to make amends here.
The Tyneside outfit have picked up five wins, and a draw from the last six matches against Southampton. They will certainly be the favourites to pick up all three points against the newly promoted side.
20 goals have been scored in the last six matches between these two teams as well, and an entertaining contest is on the cards.
Probable Bet: Newcastle win/ Over 2.5 goals.
Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth
Nottingham Forest take on Bournemouth in the Premier League at the weekend, and they will look to pick up a win at home.
They are winless in their last six matches against the Cherries. But Bournemouth have lost their last three games. It will be interesting to see who comes out on top here. This is likely to be an evenly matched contest.
18 goals have been scored in the last six matches between these two sides and the last four matches have seen both teams get on the scoresheet. This is likely to be a closely fought affair.
Probable Bet: Over 2.5 goals/ Both teams to score.
West Ham United vs Aston Villa
West Ham United take on Aston Villa in the Premier League, and Julen Lopetegui will look to begin his term at the London club with a win.
The Hammers are unbeaten in five of their last six matches against Aston Villa. They are undefeated in their last 10 home matches against the West Midlands club as well.
It remains to be seen whether Aston Villa can turn things around and grind out a positive result away from home. The West Midlands outfit will be playing in the Champions league this season, and they will need to raise their performance levels.
Five of the last six meetings between these two sides have seen both teams get on the score sheet, and this is likely to be an entertaining contest.
Probable Bet: Both teams to score.
Brentford vs Crystal Palace
Brentford host Crystal Palace in the Premier League, and they will look to start the season with a win. Matches between these two sides are often evenly matched, and this one is unlikely to be any different.
Five of the last six matches between these two teams have ended in a draw, and it would not be a surprise if they ended up cancelling each other out once again.
Crystal Palace have won six of the last seven matches in the league, and they will look to start the season strongly. Despite starting away from home, the London club will certainly fancy their chances of grinding something out of this game.
Probable Bet: Draw
Chelsea vs Manchester City
Chelsea take on Manchester City on Sunday, and this is likely to be a cracking contest. The Blues will look to establish their title credentials with a positive performance against the defending champions.
Chelsea have failed to win any of their last six matches against Manchester City, and this will be a major challenge for them. 22 goals have been scored in that time as well.
Meanwhile, Manchester City have won their last nine league games, and they are unbeaten in their last six against Chelsea. If they can grind out a positive away result here it would give them a huge boost at the start of the season.
Probable Bet: Manchester City to win/ Both teams to score/ Over 2.5 goals.
Leicester City vs Tottenham
The newly promoted side will look to start the season on a high for the positive result against Tottenham, and it remains to be seen whether they can put on a strong performance.
Meanwhile, the North London outfit will be chasing Champions League qualification this time around, and they will look to pick up important points and start the season well. Tottenham are better team on paper, and they will be expected to grind out a positive result.
Tottenham have won four of the last six matches against Leicester City, and they will be the favourites. 30 goals have been scored in the last six meetings between these two sides as well.
Probable Bet: Tottenham win/ Over 2.5 goals/ Both teams to score.