The Premier League makes its much-anticipated return today, featuring seven exciting matchups that promise to deliver thrilling football action.
First up, Nottingham Forest takes on Chelsea at City Ground, where Chelsea is heavily favored to secure a victory, with odds of 21/20. The Blues come into the match riding high after their impressive 2-1 win against reigning champions Liverpool, clinched by a goal from Estevao in stoppage time. Currently positioned seventh in the league, Chelsea is merely three points outside of the top four. In contrast, Nottingham Forest has struggled this season, managing only one win and sitting in the 17th position, making them 23/10 underdogs for this encounter, while a draw is valued at 13/5.
In another captivating encounter, Crystal Palace will face Bournemouth at Selhurst Park. This matchup features two teams in the upper echelon of the table, with Palace coming off their first loss in 20 games, suffering a 2-1 defeat to Everton. Odds favor a Palace rebound at 6/5, while Bournemouth are priced at 23/10 as outsiders, the same odds given for a draw. Historically, their last meeting ended in a 0-0 draw, highlighting the competitive nature of this fixture.
Brighton’s clash with Newcastle at the American Express Stadium sees both teams evenly matched according to bookmakers, with Brighton at 9/5 and Newcastle at 7/5. Both clubs have had inconsistent starts this season, with two wins, three draws, and two losses each. A draw is available at odds of 5/2. Their most recent encounter also resulted in a 1-1 stalemate.
Sunderland aims to continue their surprising performance against Wolves. With Sunderland currently sitting in ninth place and hoping to become the first promoted team to avoid relegation since the 2022-23 season, they are slight favorites at 6/4. Wolves, who have struggled dramatically this season and find themselves at the bottom of the table with just two points from their first seven matches, come in as 2/1 underdogs, with the draw option priced at 2/1.
At the Etihad Stadium, Manchester City meets Everton, with City heavily favored at 4/11 as they target their fifth win of the season. After a rocky start, the Sky Blues have recently turned things around, achieving three wins and a draw in their last four matches. Everton, coming off a surprising 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace, will aim to create another upset at long odds of 15/2, while a draw stands at 7/2.
The clash between Burnley and Leeds United at Turf Moor has Burnley seeking to lift themselves out of the relegation zone. Leeds enters as slight favorites at 5/2, but Burnley, who managed a 0-0 stalemate in their last meeting last season, offers odds of 23/20 as potential underdogs, and a draw is available at 11/5.
Finally, a London derby sees Fulham face off against league leaders Arsenal at Craven Cottage. Arsenal is rightly favored to win at 4/9, while Fulham is the outsider at 6/1, aiming to achieve only their second victory against the Gunners in their last 14 encounters. A draw is priced at 16/5, reflecting a tightly contested matchup given their last fixture here ended in another 1-1 stalemate.
As the day unfolds, fans across the globe can look forward to witnessing thrilling performances and potential upsets that could shape the Premier League landscape as teams strive for vital points early in the season.