Watching the Premier League officially make its return this weekend, all eyes will fall on England’s elite and what promises to be a stacked schedule.
However, although the likes of Arsenal and Liverpool might steal most of Saturday’s headlines, we have plenty of intriguing affairs from across England’s top tiers.
So, for those of you looking to stick on a weekend flutter, we have found a handful of the most eye-catching betting markets.
Saturday, August 17th
BST 15:00 Arsenal vs Wolves
Once again falling short last season in the race to get their hands on a first Premier League crown since 2004, Arsenal are desperate to go one-step further this time around. Only continuing to shine under the guidance of Mikel Arteta, Saturday’s hosts will certainly be looking to make an early statement here. Hoping to carry on from where they left off back in May, the Gunners won all of their final six Premier League appearances last season by an aggregate score of 15-3. Already regarded to be Manchester City’s main title foes this year, Arsenal will also take plenty of positives away from their summer preparations. Including a thumping 4-1 victory against German high-flyers Bayer Leverkusen on August 7th, Arteta’s young squad find the mood in their camp at a continued high. Suffering just a single Premier League defeat at the Emirates throughout 2024, the Gunners are pencilled in as a landslide contender in north London.
Although Wolves might have gained plenty of praise last season following a maiden campaign under Gary O’Neil, Saturday’s guests certainly limped their way over the finishing line. Eventually limping their way to a bottom-half finish, the former Bournemouth boss saw his squad lose all of their final three top-flight appearances by an aggregate score of 10-2. Likewise, along with losing five of their last six Premier League showdowns, the Midlands-based outfit secured just a single win from any of their 10 appearances…
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Author : Tom Dunstan
Publish date : 2024-08-15 04:00:00
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