FIRST’s take: Premier League tips today - match day 1

It feels like only yesterday that I was typing out the final set of early tips ahead of match day 38, but here we are, less than a week out from the new campaign.

For many reasons, the previous season was a bit of an anti climax, with both the title and the fight for survival done and dusted some way before the end. 

Will we see something different this time around? Can the impressive Reds retain their title? Can any of the newly promoted teams beat the drop? All will soon be revealed. 

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Ahead of Friday’s curtain raiser at Anfield, I’ve taken a predictive lens to the new Premier League season in an attempt to uncover a few early betting gems. Try these for size. 

Friday

Liverpool vs Bournemouth

Tip 1: Both teams to score - NO (EVS - Ladbrokes)

Tip 2: Liverpool to win & under 3.5 goals (29/20 - Ladbrokes)

Tip 3: Evanilson to be carded (4/1 - Ladbrokes)

Saturday

Aston Villa vs Newcastle 

Tip 1: Under 2.5 goals (5/4 - Coral)

Tip 2: Anthony Elanga over 0.5 shots on target (11/10 - BetMGM)

Tip 3: Leon Bailey over 0.5 shots on target (17/10 - BetMGM)

Brighton vs Fulham

Tip 1: Over 2.5 goals (4/5 - BetMGM)

Tip 2: Yankuba Minteh over 0.5 shots on target (EVS - BetMGM)

Tip 3: Alex Iwobi to assist (13/2 - BetMGM)

Sunderland vs West Ham 

Tip 1: Over 2.5 goals (10/11 - Coral)

Tip 2: Niclas Fullkrug to score (5/2 - Ladbrokes)

Tip 3: Simon Adingra over 0.5 shots on target (7/4 - BetMGM)

Tottenham vs Burnley 

Tip 1: Tottenham to win & under 3.5 goals (6/5 - Ladbrokes)

Tip 2: Mohamed Kudus to score (5/2 - BetMGM)

Tip 3: Cristian Romero Over 0.5 shots on target (5/1 - BetMGM)

Wolves vs Manchester City 

Tip 1: Both teams to score (4/5 - Betway)

Tip 2: John Arias over 0.5 shots on target (13/10 - BetMGM)

Tip 3: Jorgen Strand Larsen to score (16/5 - BetMGM)

Sunday

Chelsea vs Crystal Palace

Tip 1: Both teams to score (4/5 - Coral)

Tip 2: Over 3.0 goals (6/5 - BetMGM)

Tip 3: Ismaila Sarr over 0.5 shots on target (5/4 - BetMGM)

Nottingham Forest vs Brentford

Tip 1: Under 2.5 goals (19/20 - Ladbrokes)

Tip 2: Draw (11/4 - Coral)

Tip 3: Callum Hudson-Odoi over 0.5 shots on target (5/4 - BetMGM)

Manchester United vs Arsenal

Tip 1: Manchester United to score over 1.5 goals (9/5 - Ladbrokes)

Tip 2: Bruno Fernandes to assist (19/4 - BetMGM)

Tip 3: Matheus Cunha to score (14/5 - BetMGM)

Monday

Leeds United vs Everton

Tip 1: Both teams to score (10/11 - Coral)

Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals (6/5 - Ladbrokes)

Tip 3: Carlos Alcaraz over 0.5 shots on target (13/10 - BetMGM)

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Odds correct at the time of writing.