Bournemouth vs Aston Villa prediction & odds
The pressure will be on Steven Gerrard when Aston Villa kick off their Premier League season against Bournemouth. Villa struggled for results at the back end of last season, but the former Rangers boss has splashed the cash again over the summer.
Leeds vs Wolves prediction, betting tips & odds
Leeds will be desperate for a positive start to the Premier League season this time around when they entertain Wolves at Elland Road. The Whites needed seven attempts to get off the mark last term and, after sacking Marcelo Bielsa, only avoided relegation on the final day.
Tottenham vs Southampton prediction, odds & betting tips
Tottenham and Southampton have a habit of producing goals when they get together and another entertaining encounter is on the cards in London. Both teams have scored in 14 of their last 15 head-to-head meetings, with the most recent being a 3-2 Premier League win for Saints.
Transfer analysis: Which club has ruined the most footballers?
We’ve looked back at 10 years’ worth of moves to reveal which club’s signings have lost the most value. Our transfer analysis covers players bought and sold by the same club since 2013, with fees converted from euros to pound sterling. We exclude sales where the fee was unknown.
Cristiano Ronaldo transfer odds: Atletico rumours grow
We’re tracking the Cristiano Ronaldo transfer odds to gauge the likelihood off a move for the Manchester United forward this summer. The 37-year-old has asked to leave Old Trafford if an acceptable offer arrives following a disappointing first season back at the club.
Can Haaland buck Premier League Golden Boot trends?
Man City have pulled off a coup by capturing Erling Haaland, but he faces a double jeopardy next season. Title winners do not usually feature the top scorer and there is also a Premier League Golden Boot curse on foreign imports in their first campaign in England.
Benchwarmers: Which players spend most time on the sidelines?
We have looked back at the last three seasons and totted up the number of minutes spent on the bench by outfield players across Europe’s top five leagues, MLS and Belgium’s First Division A. Our infographic reveals the most prominent substitutes in each division.
Gareth Bale transfer odds: Cardiff favourites to swoop
We’re tracking the Gareth Bale transfer odds to see where the Wales winger is likely to end up as he seeks to stay fit for World Cup duty. Retirement was considered a possibility for the 32-year-old after leaving Real Madrid, but he now needs to remain in shape ahead of Qatar 2022.
Greatest Premier League managers: How do Guardiola and Klopp compare?
The Premier League can lay claim to featuring arguably the two best managers in the world, in Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp. Man City supremo Guardiola and Liverpool boss Klopp have shared the last five domestic titles, while being involved in four Champions League finals.
Burnley vs Newcastle: One point enough for Clarets?
Burnley will stay in the Premier League if beating Newcastle but we reckon a draw at Turf Moor could leave the Clarets sweating on events elsewhere. They would then have to hope that Leeds fail to win at Brentford, as a thrilling relegation battle goes right down to the wire.
Norwich vs Tottenham: Spurs to clinch top-four spot
Tottenham are now in pole position for the final Champions League place heading into the last game of the season against Norwich. Antonio Conte’s side leapfrogged north London rivals Arsenal with a 1-0 home win over Burnley before the Gunners went down 2-0 at Newcastle.
Brighton vs West Ham: Albion to deny Hammers sixth
West Ham will be trying to pip Man Utd to sixth place in the Premier League table when visiting Brighton in the final round of fixtures. Moving up would mean an upgrade from the Europa Conference League to the Europa League, with the Hammers currently two points behind.
Aston Villa vs Burnley prediction, odds & betting tips
Burnley can climb back out of the Premier League relegation zone if picking up a point at Aston Villa but we fear that will be a difficult task. They have drawn at Villa Park for the past two seasons, but the bad news is they were beaten 3-1 at home by Villa earlier this month.
Everton vs Crystal Palace prediction, odds & betting tips
Everton missed a good chance to end their relegation fears when losing to Brentford and now face a tricky test against Crystal Palace. The Eagles are unbeaten in four matches, playing well and still hoping to finish the season in the top half of the Premier League table.