August 15th 2024.
Former Premier League player and current football analyst Alan Shearer has shared his predictions for the opening weekend of the 2024-25 Premier League season. As fans eagerly await the return of the top-flight league, Shearer has given his insights on the highly anticipated matches.
The defending champions, Manchester City, will begin their quest for a fifth consecutive title against a struggling Chelsea side. It has been less than three months since City lifted the Premier League trophy at the Etihad Stadium, and they will be looking to start their season off strong with an away match at Stamford Bridge.
The season will kick off on Friday night with Manchester United facing Fulham at Old Trafford. The Red Devils will be eager to improve under their under-fire manager Erik ten Hag. Shearer predicts a 3-1 win for United in their first competitive match since the Community Shield.
Saturday will see newly-promoted Ipswich Town hosting Liverpool in their first Premier League fixture in 22 years. Shearer believes that the home crowd and adrenaline will make this a tricky game for the Reds, but they will still come out with a 1-0 win.
The rest of Saturday's matches include Arsenal, the runners-up for the last two seasons, taking on Wolves, Aston Villa facing West Ham, and Southampton traveling to Newcastle United. On Sunday, newly-promoted Brentford will host Crystal Palace in a London derby, followed by the much-anticipated match between Manchester City and Chelsea.
Monday night will see Leicester City, the Championship winners, return to the top-flight against Tottenham. Shearer believes that Spurs will have too much for the newly-promoted team and will come out with a 1-0 win.
As the new season approaches, fans are already speculating on who will make it to the top four. Betfair has released their odds, with Manchester City and Arsenal as favorites, followed by Liverpool and Chelsea. Shearer believes that the promoted teams will struggle to compete in the Premier League.
A recent survey by Betfair revealed that Anfield has the best atmosphere in the Premier League, according to more than 2,000 football fans. The poll also showed that most fans believe Manchester City will win their fifth consecutive title, while the top four will be made up of Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester United.
As fans gear up to support their teams in the opening weekend, Shearer has given his predictions for the remaining matches. He expects a tight game between West Ham and Aston Villa, with a score draw of 1-1. The London derby between Brentford and Crystal Palace is expected to be an exciting one, with Shearer predicting a 2-2 draw.
In the highly anticipated match between Chelsea and Manchester City, Shearer believes that City will have the upper hand with their experienced manager Pep Guardiola and new signings. He predicts a 2-1 win for City. On Monday night, Shearer expects Spurs to come out on top with a 1-0 win against Leicester.
For more insights from Alan Shearer, fans can visit his page on Betfair. As the new season approaches, fans can expect an exciting and unpredictable Premier League.
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