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Brentford vs Crystal Palace Preview Mateta to score Draw or Crystal Palace to win Brentford’s Challenge: Overcoming Setbacks and a Tough Fixture History Brentford enter the new Premier League season facing significant challenges, notably the injury to their new star striker Igor Thiago, which compounds the difficulties anticipated after a quiet transfer window and a 16th-place finish last season. Manager Thomas Frank is tasked with maximising the potential of a limited squad, as Brentford seek to end a discouraging run in head-to-head matchups with Crystal Palace, having not won in their last six encounters (D5, L1). This record ties with Newcastle…
Latest Premier League News and Transfer Rumours Here is our EPL transfers and news round-up from today’s papers. Season Starts Today! The 2024/25 Premier League season is upon us, with things kicking off tonight in the opening game between Manchester United and Fulham (8 PM) Saturday will see six games take place, starting with Ipswich hosting Liverpool (12:30 PM). There are four clashes at 3 PM – Arsenal vs Wolves, Everton vs Brighton, Newcastle vs Southampton and Nottingham vs Bournemouth, while the late kick-off pits West Ham against Aston Villa at 5:30 PM. Sunday’s games are Brentford vs Crystal Palace at 2 PM and…
EPLNews Best FPL Picks It’s a few hours before 22 men running after a ball begins to send our stress levels through the roof and we cannot be more excited about the prospect! Fantasy football is back with the world’s most popular football league. This season, the Fantasy Premier League promises to be even more exciting thanks to the new rules that have been introduced to even the odds and make the game even more intense! Managers will have a headache making selections as usual thanks to the transfer values of a lot of players soaring, but this is why…
Manchester United vs Fulham Preview Manchester United to win Garnacho to score or assist Manchester United kick off their Premier League campaign at Old Trafford with high hopes of erasing the memories of last season’s struggles. The 2023/24 season saw them rack up an unenviable 14 league defeats, the most since the 1989/90 campaign. They’ll be eager to start strong, especially given their solid record in home openers, boasting five wins from their last seven. The arrival of Matthijs De Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui from Bayern Munich this week continues a positive transfer window, as manager Erik ten Hag bolsters his…
Ipswich vs Liverpool Preview Liverpool to win by one goal Salah to have two or more shots on target Ipswich Town: A Resilient Return to the Premier League Two years removed from their fourth consecutive League One campaign, Ipswich Town are back in the Premier League after 22 years, thanks to back-to-back promotions. Under the leadership of the highly touted Kieran McKenna, who remains at the helm, Ipswich have undergone significant changes. Over £50 million was spent improving the squad during the off-season, alongside upgrades to Portman Road to meet Premier League standards. As they prepare to host this high-profile match,…
Arsenal vs Wolves Preview Ødegaard to score or assist Arsenal to keep clean sheet Arsenal are setting sights on a strong start to their Premier League campaign, hoping to build on their near miss last season where they finished just two points behind Manchester City. After securing the second spot for two consecutive years, Arsenal’s ambition to clinch their first Premier League title in over two decades is more palpable than ever. The early season form will be crucial, as demonstrated last year when they won seven of their first ten matches (D3). Adding depth and talent, Arsenal have welcomed Riccardo…
Everton vs Brighton Preview Draw Minteh to score This Premier League season holds special significance for Everton as they embark on their final campaign at the iconic Goodison Park, poised to move to a new stadium along the River Mersey next year. The Toffees are set to kick off their last league opener at this historic venue with high spirits, following a strong pre-season that included a 3-0 win against Preston North End, a 6-0 thrashing of Motherwell behind closed doors, and a 1-1 draw with Serie A’s Roma. Everton’s Strategic Moves in the Transfer Market Everton’s off-season has been bustling…
Newcastle vs Southampton Preview Newcastle to win Isak to score After narrowly missing out on European football last season due to Manchester United’s FA Cup victory, Newcastle United, under the guidance of Eddie Howe, are laser-focused on achieving continental qualification this year. Despite challenges with the Premier League’s PSR rules, the squad is buoyed by the return of Sandro Tonali from a betting ban, adding a significant boost as they prepare for their season opener. Strong Start Expected at St James’ Park Newcastle are aiming for a third consecutive victorious start to the season, a feat that seems likely given…
Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth Preview Draw Wood to score Nottingham Forest: Seeking Stability and Success After a turbulent 2023/24 season marked by managerial changes and a points deduction, Nottingham Forest is looking to stabilize and thrive under Nuno Espírito Santo in his first full season in charge. Despite the setbacks, Forest managed to secure their Premier League status, finishing six points clear of relegation. Their pre-season has been promising, highlighted by a 4-3 victory over Olympiacos, which should boost their confidence. However, replicating last season’s early home form (W2, D3) might be challenging against Bournemouth—a team they haven’t beaten in their last…
West Ham vs Aston Villa Preview Draw or Aston Villa to win Füllkrug to have two or more shots on target West Ham’s New Era Under Julen Lopetegui With the arrival of Julen Lopetegui, replacing David Moyes, West Ham United have sparked a wave of optimism, amplified by their ambitious activity in the transfer market. Spending over £100 million, the Hammers have revamped their squad significantly, including the signing of 2023/24 Championship Player of the Season Crysencio Summerville and German international Niclas Füllkrug. As West Ham aim to kick off their campaign positively, they look to break a streak of winless openers…