Manchester United appear to be a promising choice for the upcoming weekend, according to the evaluations of Ivor Davies, a odds compiler at Paddy Power, who has now become part of our esteemed Expert Panel.
Premier League Preview: Exciting Weekend Ahead
As the 2025-26 Premier League season kicks off, several intriguing fixtures are set to captivate football fans. Here's a breakdown of the key matches and their predicted outcomes based on expert analyses and betting models.
Manchester City vs Tottenham Hotspur (Saturday, August 23): Manchester City is expected to secure a 2-1 victory, with City being considered strong favourites to win. The Citizens are looking to build on their recent good form.
Arsenal vs Leeds United (Saturday, August 23): Arsenal is heavily favoured to win, with predictions suggesting a 2-0 or 3-0 victory at the Emirates. Arsenal is seen as having about a 70% chance to win and likely to score multiple goals.
Fulham vs Manchester United (Sunday, August 24): This is considered a potentially close game. Fulham is seen as having a strong underdog chance with about 40% probability to win at home. The match could be quite competitive, and even favours Fulham slightly due to recent struggles by Manchester United.
Newcastle vs Liverpool (Monday, August 24): A 2-1 prediction favours Newcastle, with Newcastle expected to leverage home advantage and counterattack well.
| Match | Predicted Result | Notes | |--------------------------|------------------------|----------------------------------------------| | Manchester City vs Tottenham | Man City win 2-1 | City strong favourites to win | | Arsenal vs Leeds United | Arsenal win (2-0 or 3-0) | Arsenal ~70% favourite, likely to score multiple goals | | Fulham vs Manchester United | Close match; Fulham win possible | Fulham strong underdog with ~40% winning chance | | Newcastle vs Liverpool (Mon) | Newcastle win 2-1 | Newcastle favoured at home |
Elsewhere in the league, several teams are making moves to strengthen their squads. Viktor Gyokeres could improve Arsenal's attack, while Liverpool's attack could be reshaped with the arrival of Florian Wirtz. Jorgen Strand Larsen is expected to be Wolves' top scorer for the season.
Liverpool's signing of Alexander Isak, if it goes through, could make them untouchable in the Premier League. Given the size of the transfer fee, the creative role he's expected to take on at Liverpool, and his odds for PFA Player of the Year, Florian Wirtz stands out as the summer's most impactful signing.
Manchester United looks promising for the upcoming season despite a fragile defense. Bruno Fernandes is available at 3-1 to score at Old Trafford, and he is considered a strong contender for most assists in the Premier League. Liverpool is considered the favourite to win the Premier League title again, having strengthened over the summer.
In other news, El Hadji Malick Diouf's arrival at West Ham is expected to significantly impact their performance. Aston Villa is considered a strong contender to beat Newcastle. Over 3.5 goals is predicted for the Manchester United vs Arsenal match. Erling Haaland is a candidate for PFA Player of the Year.
Meanwhile, Fulham's squad is considered pretty average, and they are not expected to earn any points from their trip to Brighton. Peterborough has lost all three games to start the new season.
Stay tuned for more updates as the Premier League season unfolds!
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