Premier League Matchday 1 Preview: Man United Star Set to Sparkle

Michael Black
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Michael Black
08/10/2023
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Premier League Matchday 1 Preview: Man United Star Set to Sparkle

The 2023/24 Premier League season starts on Friday evening with a clash between Burnley and Manchester City at Turf Moor.

The reigning champions are the favourites to retain their title on all of the best football betting sites and it would be a brave move to back against them achieving the feat.

However, several other clubs will head into the new campaign believing they can knock Man City off their perch, which sets up what should be an exciting season.

Read on as we take a look at the standout games on Matchday 1 and assess some of the key betting angles to consider.

Highlights

  • Arsenal fancied to win to nil.
  • Villa can frustrate Newcastle
  • Rashford set to shine again.

Arsenal Set to Chop Down Forest

Arsenal made a flying start to the 2022/23 campaign to raise hopes they could prevent Man City from winning their third successive title.

However, they eventually ran out of steam and wilted under the relentless pressure exerted by Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering team.

The Gunners have a golden opportunity to hit the ground running this season as they welcome Nottingham Forest to the Emirates Stadium.

The London outfit can be backed at odds of 19/20 to win to nil with 10bet and that looks decent value about a team with title aspirations

Villa Can Showcase Top Six Credentials

Aston Villa’s resurgence after Unai Emery replaced Steven Gerrard as Manager last November was one of the biggest talking points last season.

Emery guided Villa away from relegation trouble up to seventh in the table, thus securing a spot in this season’s Europa Conference League.

Villa have made several excellent additions to their squad this summer and look a good bet to take at least one point from their trip to Newcastle United on Saturday.

Emery’s side are priced at 11/4 on several new betting sites to finish in the top six this term – odds which will attract plenty of interest from savvy punters.

Rashford Could Put Wolves to the Sword

Manchester United showed plenty of improvement under Erik ten Hag in his first season as a manager and they look a good bet to keep progressing this term.

Marcus Rashford was the Red Devils’ standout performer last season, netting 30 goals across all competitions for the club.

The England international will fancy his chances of hitting the target on Monday, with Wolverhampton Wanderers the visitors to Old Trafford.

Rashford is priced at odds of 9/2 with 10bet to score two or more goals against Wolves and that looks well worth an interest.

Premier League Matchday 1 Odds (via 10bet)

FixturesHomeDrawAway
Burnley vs Manchester City15/24/12/7
Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest2/1121/410/1
Sheffield United vs Crystal Palace19/1021/1013/10
Bournemouth vs West United8/59/429/20
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Luton Town3/104/17/1
Everton vs Fulham23/109/42/1
Newcastle United vs Aston Villa8/1113/516/5
Brentford vs Tottenham Hotspur17/1047/2013/10
Chelsea vs Liverpool33/2047/2027/20
Manchester United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers3/1015/413/2