Premier League

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Premier League: 10 things to look out for on the opening weekend (The Guardian)

Arsenal look to avoid another opening-day stinker, Everton look toothless and will Jürgen Klopp start Darwin Núñez?

This has been a difficult summer for Leicester. Kasper Schmeichel has left, the futures of Wesley Fofana and James Maddison are up in the air, and the Foxes are the only Premier League club yet to sign a player. A club close to qualifying for the Champions League in 2020 and 2021 found last season did not go entirely to plan, with Brendan Rodgers’ side finishing eighth, six points off a Europa League place. A lot of it is centred around the incisiveness of Jarrod Bowen and Michail Antonio on the counter, and while West Ham looked short of creativity during pre-season that is likely to be less of a problem against City. After all, David Moyes will not be making plans for his team to dominate possession. The Portuguese’s decision to go awol was surely premeditated as a latest ploy in the push to leave a club there is supposedly adoration for. Erik ten Hag’s first Manchester United XI for a Premier League game is not expected to include Cristiano Ronaldo due to the wantaway striker’s lack of match-fitness. After hosting Aston Villa, Bournemouth next travel to Manchester City before facing Arsenal at home and Liverpool at Anfield. A point at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday may be necessary to avoid the ominous prospect of losing their first four league games and seeing their survival hopes potentially begin to wash away along the south coast by the end of August. Villa fans will be expecting greater things than last season’s 14th place, and if Steven Gerrard’s players are intent on making large strides up the table, picking up three points in games like this should be a must in their hunt for a first top-half finish since promotion in 2019. Conte’s system is based on getting the best out of his front men, and Kane intends to embrace the expectations. When he was denied his wish, he laboured, scoring only one league goal before the middle of December. He rediscovered his groove under Conte, who joined at the start of November, to finish with 17 in the competition and he carries momentum into the opening game against Southampton, having had a proper pre-season this time. Instead the 30-year-old has made it crystal clear he intends to be playing the first-team football that will all but guarantee him a place on England’s World Cup bound flight to Doha in November. Accordingly the consensus is that Howe will start Pope ahead of Dubravka on Saturday. That, in turn, is set to upset the Slovakia goalkeeper and his agent, who has reiterated that his client is too good to be anyone’s understudy. If pre-season is a time for optimism, it has been particularly pronounced at Tottenham. First Antonio Conte committed to the project, then the club made quick and targeted signings. The goalscorer is gone, the England international is out injured for the next six weeks and Rondón is suspended. The Uruguay forward started on the bench when Liverpool beat City in the Community Shield last weekend, but he appeared to be on the same wavelength as his new teammates after coming on in the second half.

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All the clubs promoted to Premier League this year as new 2022/23 ... (Daily Star)

Fulham and Bournemouth are back in the big time after securing automatic promotion from the Championship last season, while Nottingham Forest return after a ...

The Reds have thrown financial caution to the wind to become one of the summer’s big spenders in a bid to retain their Premier League status going into next season. Preparation in terms of transfers for the new season has been ad hoc, with The Cherries waiting until August to pay a fee for anyone. After a massive overhaul in 2018 and a host of loans in Fulham's 2020 premiership season backfired, Silva will hope a mixture of the old and the new can keep his side out of the bottom three. The Cottagers and The Cherries have both been regulars in the Premier League in recent years, with Fulham known as a “yo-yo” club from the way they constantly go up and down between the divisions. Having had time to blood his team through a year in the Championship and having brought in defensive reinforcements, he will be hoping he can finally make Fulham’s status as a first division team stick. Fulham and Bournemouth are back in the big time after securing the automatic promotion spots in the Championship last season.

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Premier League live matches today: Times, TV channels, streams for ... (Sporting News)

The Premier League season has arrived, and the top club competition in Europe will be watched all over the globe as Man City look to defend their title.

3:00 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Crystal Palace, led by former Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira, won't be a pushover. Pep Guardiola will lead City in the 2022/23 season as they look to retain their place atop the English top flight. The Premier League is back with viewers around the globe tuning in to see if Manchester City can defend their title and make it three in a row.

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What Premier League games are on TV this weekend?... (The Sun)

GRAB your popcorn football lovers as the Premier League returns TONIGHT - and they'll be plenty to feast your eyes on at the click of a button.Arsenal.

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EPL Best Bets Week 1 | Premier League Predictions & Bet Picks (Goal.com)

Week 1 of a Premier League season allows any team to shock the world by exceeding or falling below expectations right out of the gate.

This alone should paint them as an easy target in betting lines until they can prove they have the talent to hang with experienced teams at the next level. WAGER: 1 unit However, this showdown will be a great deal closer than the sportsbooks seem to indicate. WAGER: 1 unit As a result, the club should have no issue reaching the net against the inexperienced Cherries. WAGER: 1 unit

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What you need to know about the new English Premier League ... (Aljazeera.com)

Crystal Palace are hosting Arsenal on the opening day of the new English Premier League season on Friday. Manchester City have won four of the last five ...

West Ham vs Manchester City Manchester United vs Brighton Gabriel Jesus – Manchester City to Arsenal

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Preview: Man City, Liverpool favourites as the Premier League kicks ... (The Statesman)

Despite losing to Liverpool in the Charity Shield last weekend, Manchester City enters the season as one of the Premier League favourites, thanks to Pep ...

Newcastle United, meanwhile, can be expected to progress thanks to a combination of Saudi Arabian financing and Eddie Howe’s astute management. Things look tougher for Gerrard’s England companion as Frank Lampard faces another difficult campaign at Everton. Lampard has the fans on his side after narrowly avoiding relegation, but the loss of Richarlison is a big one and the signings of James Tarkowski and Dwight McNeil from Burnley will have to add some steel of they want to avoid further struggles. West Ham United have added much-needed firepower with the signing of Gianluca Scamacca, who will give Michail Antonio a rest now and then, while Leicester City have yet to make any signings but have defender Wesley Fofana back after missing nearly the entire season with a broken leg. In the worst-case scenario, last season caused too much damage to repair in a single season, and a wanted-away Cristiano Ronaldo spends the season in a self-imposed funk as United struggles to qualify for Europe once more. Tottenham Hotspur could be the “dark horse” in this year’s title race, with Antonio Conte having the summer to build a team in his image, with key signings such as Richarlison and Yves Bissouma strengthening in all areas of the pitch. Darwin Nunez is the man to watch at Liverpool, and the former Benfica striker faces a difficult task in filling the shoes of Sadio Mane, according to Xinhua. Fulham’s Fabio Carvalho appears to be a promising signing, and Jurgen Klopp will be pleased to see Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah sign new contracts.

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Liverpool Premier League 2022-23 season preview, bold ... (CBSSports.com)

Will Darwin Núñez be as good as promised? Can Klopp find a new star to add to his midfield?

Had the Uruguayan not suffered multiple knee injuries earlier in his career, which he would appear to have overcome in recent years, he might have been able to put together a more sizeable resume of goals. This is hardly a crisis for Jota. The fourth choice Liverpool forward is certain to get plenty of opportunities if he and his teammates can replicate last season's feat of playing in every match available to them. For one thing, the body of work is simply a lot smaller. The latter might be gone, but it is reasonable to assume that having paid a club record €75million on Darwin Núñez, they intend to use him from the off more often than not. The 19 year old could well be a beneficiary of the gravitational force of Liverpool's front five, especially whilst he is still something of an unknown for Premier League defenses. The Salah-Mane-Firmino trident has been snapped apart but there is no guarantee that Jota will be one of those who makes up the next trio. Though that is hardly the worst news for Liverpool, it could be a cause for real regret around the rest of England. Here was a player who would drive into the penalty area from deep positions and find his way to a lot of shots. Much like Kelleher, one might assume that Gomez is in a position where he could not realistically be prepared to settle for the role he currently has. Then came the knee injury on England duty and the lost season for Liverpool that may prove to be the turning point in Gomez's time at the club. If there has been a reason for disquiet among Liverpool supporters over their transfer business in Julian Ward's first window as sporting director it has been the decision not to recruit an additional midfielder. Not for nothing did his manager describe the Irish international as "the best number two [goalkeeper] in the world" after his shootout heroics in the EFL Cup final win over Chelsea. Naturally a player of that quality will only be prepared to back up Alisson for so long.

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Preview: All set for Premier League kickoff with Man City and ... (News Room Odisha)

Darwin Nunez is the man everyone will be looking out for at Liverpool and the former Benfica striker has a big task to fill the boots of the departed Sadio Mane ...

Elsewhere, Newcastle United can be expected to progress thanks to a combination of Saudi Arabian finance and Eddie Howe’s intelligent management. Fabio Carvalho looks like a promising buy from Fulham and Jurgen Klopp will be pleased to see Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah pen new deals. Arsenal flickered and promised last season, before fizzing out at the end of the campaign and Mikel Arteta’s side will provide moments of magic again after the arrivals of Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko from Manchester City. However, the question is whether Arteta’s entertaining young side can maintain their challenge consistently over a full season and the answer is probably “no”.

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i's guide to the first weekend of the Premier League season ... (iNews)

Sign up to. The Score newsletter · Week 1 fixtures · Crystal Palace vs Arsenal · Fulham vs Liverpool · Bournemouth vs Aston Villa · Leeds vs Wolves · Newcastle vs ...

With Wesley Fofana also heavily linked with a move to Chelsea, Brendan Rodgers’ team seems to be looking over its shoulder after an already iffy 2021-22 season. - Brentford – 750-1 - Southampton – 750-1 - Wolves – 750-1 - Everton – 750-1 - Leeds United – 750-1

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Premier League predictions: Mirror Football pick champions, top four ... (Mirror.co.uk)

The new Premier League season is upon us, and we asked our wide team of writers, reporters and editors just what they think will happen at home and abroad.

It will be City in a canter and I suspect they might break that Champions League jinx for good measure. Tottenham, Arsenal and Manchester United will all be stronger, but still short of winning the title. Manchester City won the Premier League title last season, but to finish with just one trophy the campaign was seen as somewhat of a disappointment. The Dutchman needed the chance to completely remould a squad that slumped to United's worst-ever finish in the Premier League era last year; the three new recruits United have currently sourced will not cut it. I do fancy them to win a trophy though and they should retain their Champions League berth. The top four race looks tight with Arsenal much-improved and Manchester United entering a new era. Tottenham look strong under Antonio Conte but I struggle to see them keeping pace with City and Liverpool for a whole season. Manchester City look formidable - the only question mark is how their squad copes after returning from the World Cup. But with the depth they have available, it’s hard to see it being a major issue. While 99 goals last season was ridiculous, Haaland will lift Pep Guardiola's side to a new level and that's why they'll win the Premier League and Champions League. I've backed Manchester City to win another domestic treble. Manchester City have won four of the last five Premier League trophies and their dominance is showing no signs of waning. As far as the cups go, Arsenal are surely due an FA Cup after missing out for two whole seasons.

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Premier League 2022/23 predictions: Champions, top four ... (The Independent)

Manchester City defend the title, while Fulham, Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest are back in the top flight.

Is Joelinton going to win player of the year? AP: Kevin De Bruyne. He’s been the best player in one of the best Premier League teams of all time, and it feels like he’s still not quite getting enough credit for that – somehow. More seriously, how teams like Brentford or Wolves look to potentially switch systems and still progress, and also how Steve Cooper – an England youth World Cup-winning manager, long touted as a top coach – fares in the top flight. MC: Kevin De Bruyne. Recovered from the signs of age, injury and fatigue to decide the title race last season. I’d be curious as to the future of Ralph Hassenhuttl, for example, and it’s for that reason I’m going for Southampton, Everton and Bournemouth. KJ: Jesse Lingard. Much like his loan move to West Ham triggered a reaction, consistent minutes under Steve Cooper will see the ex-Man Utd playmaker as Forest’s focal point, both on the pitch and the terraces. KM: Kevin de Bruyne or Thiago Alcantara. One of the two midfield schemers will be the difference between tired draws and vital wins during a relentless season. Out of all the promoted teams, Bournemouth feel less well-equipped to cope with the jump up. A first full season of Antonio Conte should guarantee at least fourth for Tottenham. The last spot is harder to nail down. Chelsea’s mini-rebuild has left a lot of questions but you expect that in the end, Thomas Tuchel will have enough answers. JB: Manchester City, Tottenham, Arsenal. The signings of Oleksandr Zinchenko and Gabriel Jesus are smart buys that can help Mikel Arteta’s side take the next step. Karl Matchett: Liverpool. The attack is now a slightly smaller group, but all of a more even (read: higher) level of quality.

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Ex-Arsenal flop Willian could make sensational Premier League ... (Goal.com)

Willian could be set for a sensational Premier League return with Fulham interested in signing the forward from Corinthians, GOAL understands.

This includes Premier League newbies Fulham, who are understood to already be negotiating the terms of a possible transfer. Willian could be set for a sensational Premier League return with Fulham interested in signing the forward from Corinthians, GOAL understands. However, he does have Premier League pedigree, helping Chelsea win two top-flight titles during his time at Stamford Bridge.

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Willian could make sensational Premier League return with a third ... (SPORTbible)

Former Chelsea and Arsenal winger Willian has been linked with a return to the Premier League and Fulham are interested.

No one can prepare for one season with just two central defenders. No one competes at this level with 16 senior players in your squad. I’m always behind them, they did fantastic last season.

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Premier League live matches today: Times, TV channels, streams for ... (Sporting News)

The Premier League season has arrived, and the top club competition in Europe will be watched all over the globe as Man City look to defend their title.

3:00 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Crystal Palace, led by former Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira, won't be a pushover. Pep Guardiola will lead City in the 2022/23 season as they look to retain their place atop the English top flight. The Premier League is back with viewers around the globe tuning in to see if Manchester City can defend their title and make it three in a row.

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What channel is Premier League in Canada? How to watch EPL ... (Sporting News)

There's a new home for the Premier League in Canada as fuboTV is carrying all 380 matches during the 2022/23 season. Fans can watch every game live or on ...

It's a reminder of just how tight the margins are in the Premier League, and why every match is high stakes. The English top-flight will then resume action on Boxing Day, Dec. 26 and continue through May 28, 2023. The likes of Chelsea, Tottenham, Manchester United, and Arsenal will all look to push the top two, while West Ham, Newcastle United, or another surprise challenger could also insert themselves into the mix.

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Fantasy Premier League tips: Five FPL differentials to help you steal ... (Football.London)

Picking out five players with the low FLP ownership and the potential to score big on the opening Gameweek.

A repeat of that would be music to the ears of the 1.2% of FPL players who have him in their squads. That was the third time in that sequence they have conceded three and Solanke could be just the man to profit. Prior to the injury, he amassed 101 points in the 2020/21 campaign, averaging 4.4 points per match over his 23 outings. Last season was pretty much a write-off for the forward who made just nine appearances as he struggled with a series of injuries. But for all the hours of deliberation, Gameweek 1 is about not losing ground early on. With Mohamed Salah in close to 60% of squads, Trent Alexander-Arnold in just over 58% and Erling Haaland in around 47%, the big-hitters have already been earmarked.

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Man City and Liverpool ahead of the chasing pack in Premier ... (ESPN)

Oddsmakers have pegged the quest for the Premier League title as a two-horse race between Manchester City and Liverpool.

Man United's preseason title odds are the longest they've been in over a decade, according to sports betting archive SportsOddsHistory.com. Liverpool, though, finished just one point behind and notched a victory over Man City last week in the FA Community Shield. Tottenham, at +1,400, and Chelsea, at +1,600, are next but are a ways down oddsboards.

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FPL Tips: Which African players need to be in your Fantasy Premier ... (Goal.com)

The African Football Invitational FPL league will again be running this season, for those of you asking. For anyone who hasn't joined yet, please sign up using ...

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Premier League predictions 2022-23: Tottenham to rule London but ... (Evening Standard)

The Premier League is back and starting a week earlier than usual due to the mid-season disruption caused by the inaugural World Cup in Qatar.

DK: Tottenham, Chelsea, Arsenal, West Ham, Crystal Palace, Brentford, Fulham. Spurs are well-placed to push on and Chelsea still boast impressive squad depth, despite being in transition. MO: Liverpool, City, Tottenham, Arsenal. I’d be pretty confident on the top three. DK: A multi-team title race. I do think Arsenal will have a better chance of disrupting it than Manchester United. Chelsea could sneak into the top four. It’s possible but they’ll have enough to stay up. Will Brentford suffer second-season syndrome? NK: A visit to the City Ground. It will be raucous after 23 years away from the top-flight. Perhaps it is wishful thinking but a mid-season World Cup could shake up the established order in the second half of the campaign and create a three-or four-team title race. The signing of the season will be... SC: City, Liverpool, Tottenham and Arsenal. The top two are a cut above the rest, but the battle for third and fourth will be close. There doesn’t appear to be much to separate a chasing pack that includes the likes of Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham, while another new era begins under Erik ten Hag at Manchester United. Fulham and Bournemouth have both made swift returns to the top-flight, while Nottingham Forest are back at this level for the first time in 23 long years.

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Which Premier League fixtures are on TV this weekend and how to ... (Metro)

Find which opening fixtures of the Premier League 2022/23 season are on TV and how you can watch them, including Arsenal vs Crystal Palace.

Erling Haaland to flop? Spurs to challenge? - Manchester United vs Brighton – 2pm on Sky Sports

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EPL Best Bets Week 1 | Premier League Predictions & Bet Picks (Goal.com)

Week 1 of a Premier League season allows any team to shock the world by exceeding or falling below expectations right out of the gate.

This alone should paint them as an easy target in betting lines until they can prove they have the talent to hang with experienced teams at the next level. WAGER: 1 unit However, this showdown will be a great deal closer than the sportsbooks seem to indicate. WAGER: 1 unit As a result, the club should have no issue reaching the net against the inexperienced Cherries. WAGER: 1 unit

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2022-23 Premier League Odds: Who's Favored to Win the Title ... (Sportscasting)

With the 2022-23 Premier League season upon us, let's check out the odds for the top and bottom of the league table.

For better or worse, the Premier League campaign is always a wild ride. He does give Fulham the third-worst odds of staying up (33%), but Leeds (23%) and Southampton (20%) aren’t far behind. Pointsbet gives Bournemouth the best odds of sinking back to the Championship; the Cherries are currently sitting at -200. This year, it seems like the three newest additions — Bournemouth, Nottingham Forest, and Fulham — will only be making a brief cameo on the biggest stage. He ranked Pep Guardiola’s men as the best team in the BPL and gave them a 66% chance of lifting the trophy at the end of the campaign. That means fans around the world are about to strap into another 38-match roller coaster filled with the thrill of victory, the agony of defeat, and, hopefully, some exciting football.

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English Premier League table 2022/23: Updated EPL standings and ... (Sporting News)

Last season in the Premier League, the title race, Champions League places, and relegation battle all came down to the final matchday. Will the 2022/23 EPL ...

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The Best Dressed Premier League footballers: Hector Bellerin, Jack ... (Goal.com)

The relationship between football and fashion has arguably never been stronger. Brands and designers are being welcomed into the sport, ...

The relationship between football and fashion has arguably never been stronger. - A short history of unacceptable behaviour in the Premier League Instead, we’ve got Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Tom Davies embrace of boundary-pushing designs, Hector Bellerin’s love for sustainable streetwear or Tyler Adam’s Jordan collection.

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EPL Best Bets Week 1 | Premier League Predictions & Bet Picks (Goal.com)

Week 1 of a Premier League season allows any team to shock the world by exceeding or falling below expectations right out of the gate.

This alone should paint them as an easy target in betting lines until they can prove they have the talent to hang with experienced teams at the next level. WAGER: 1 unit However, this showdown will be a great deal closer than the sportsbooks seem to indicate. WAGER: 1 unit As a result, the club should have no issue reaching the net against the inexperienced Cherries. WAGER: 1 unit

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Premier League table: Our full 2022/23 prediction revealed (GiveMeSport)

20. Bournemouth · 19. Southampton · 18. Fulham · 17. Brentford · 16. Leeds United · 15. Nottingham Forest · 14. Everton · 13. Wolverhampton Wanderers.

In the interest of transparency, I’m actually an Arsenal fan, so it pains me to say that the Gunners will once again finish shy of the Champions League places. Rather, I see Mikel Arteta going from strength to strength and Gabriel Jesus living up to expectations. So why am I predicting them to improve this season? However, for as long as there’s a slight chance that I’ve pulled off a minor miracle and people will start asking me for the lottery numbers, it’s going to be fascinating to watch yet another year of the world’s best league. The reality of the situation is that the ‘big six’ is so strong that it’s very easy to miss out and I’m not actually predicting Arsenal to have a bad season. There is, after all, a world in which Palace could go down this season. But all isn’t as it seems. You heard it here first. The 2022/23 Premier League season has officially arrived! Look, I’m a fan of Bruno Lage and think he has a lot of potential to be a great Premier League coach for years to come, but my nose tells me that there’s a tough, tough season on the horizon at Molineux. One of my more rebellious shouts, it must be said, because everybody seems to have the Toffees locked in for a place in the Championship, but I’m here to tell you that they’re going to surprise people in 2022/23. I really, really, really wanted to predict Fulham to stay up because the fact that the Cottagers seem to be playing switcheroo with Norwich City every season is a worrying sign of the cavity forming between the Championship and Premier League.

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