Catching Manchester City will be the key objective for every side at the top of the Premier League tree this term and three sides in contention will be looking for success on the opening day. Manchester United get the new season under way, as they take on Fulham, before Arsenal and Liverpool will be looking to back up promising campaigns last season, as they open up against Wolves and Ipswich Town respectively.
Manchester United vs Fulham – Manchester United to win
4/7 at Rhino Bet
Following their historic FA Cup win to finish off last season, Manchester United have the chance to get the new campaign off to a flyer, as they host Fulham on the opening day. United have strengthened again in the summer, parting with over £150 million and they will be hoping that financial injection pushes them up towards the top 4 come the end of the campaign. Fulham have endured some comings and goings too and they will want to put in a performance here at Old Trafford, but the Red Devils should be ready for this one and they should pick up an opening day win.
Arsenal vs Wolves – Arsenal to win
2/9 at Rhino Bet
With Manchester City embarking on yet another title defence, it looks as if big-spending Arsenal are ready to mount another challenge upon them this season. The Gunners are the favourites to win the 2024/25 title with many EPL betting sites and they open up the campaign against Wolves. For Wanderers, this should be a very stern test, with key man Pedro Neto having departed for Chelsea in the last couple of days and Arsenal could well put them to the sword at home here.
Ipswich Town vs Liverpool – Liverpool to win
4/11 at Betzone
A new era begins at Liverpool, with Dutchman Arne Slot taking the reins and he will be looking for the best start possible, as his side open their campaign up against newly promoted Ipswich Town. The Tractor Boys were the surprise package in the Championship last season, and they should be full of confidence on arrival in the Premier League this term. However, Liverpool remain one of the most potent forces in Europe and they could steam into Ipswich here and get off to a thumping opening day start.
EPL Result Acca – 16th – 17th August 2024
