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The Premier League is Back: What to Expect as the 2024/25 Season Kicks Off

It’s that time of year again when the anticipation reaches a fever pitch, and soccer fans around the world collectively hold their breath—yes, the English Premier League is back! The 2024/25 season promises to be an absolute thriller, with the first match week already set to deliver plenty of drama, excitement, and some history in the making.

Weekend Openers

Premier League will kick off on Friday, 16 August, with Manchester United hosting Fulham at Old Trafford, the season is poised to set the tone early. But it’s not just about the Red Devils; every club, from newly promoted Ipswich Town facing the might of Liverpool to Arsenal, aiming to break their opening-day jinx against Wolves, has something to prove this weekend .

West Ham United’s first nine games are all in London—a peculiar fixture anomaly that could either bolster their form or expose their weaknesses. Meanwhile, Chelsea’s new boss, Enzo Maresca, has the unenviable task of facing defending champions Manchester City on his league debut. For teams like Liverpool and Tottenham, who are both starting against newly promoted sides, history suggests a favourable start—but as we all know, the Premier League loves an upset.

The Race to Watch

While it’s easy to focus on individual matches, the broader narrative of the season is no less captivating. Manchester City, aiming for a historic fifth consecutive title, will face intense competition not just from traditional rivals like Manchester United and Liverpool but also from a rejuvenated Arsenal and a dangerous Newcastle United. With Erling Haaland likely to continue his goal-scoring rampage, eyes will be on who can stop Pep Guardiola’s relentless machine .

Betting on the Action

As the Premier League season gets underway, it’s not just the players who are getting ready—fans and punters alike are gearing up to make the most of the action. This is where Easybet comes into play, the premiere go-to app for online sports betting. Whether you’re backing your team to win or placing bets on who’ll bag the most goals, Easybet offers a seamless and exciting betting experience tailored just for you. As they say, why just watch when you can win?

Keep an eye on the new managerial faces in the league—there are five this season, and history shows that fresh perspectives often lead to surprising results. Also, with clubs like Southampton making their return, albeit with a tough opening against Newcastle, there’s bound to be plenty of underdog stories.

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