The Premier League is back and what a season opener we have in store, as Burnley welcome Manchester City to Turf Moor for a Friday night under the lights.
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After what seemed like an eternity, Premier League football is back! Whether you are part of the blues, reds, whites or any other faithful supporter, it’s time to grab your scarf and lock in for another season. Last season Manchester City made history winning an incredible treble. It’s time for them to get their campaign underway.
Burnley will be no pushover, and after a season in the Championship, they’re back for more. Burnley have been playing some serious football since Vincent Kompany took over. No more long balls, it’s all about style and passing under the new regime. However, it’s the toughest test possible to start. Will Kompany be able to work some magic or will his old club teach him some new lessons?
Kompany will be facing his old boss Pep Guardiola. After sharing a changing room I’m sure the two will exchange pleasantries before and after the match, but during game time it’ll be nothing but business. Kompany has learnt a lot from Pep and it’s easy to see with the playing style last year.
They ripped up the Championship and deservingly finished first. But will he stick to his guns? We’ve seen plenty of clubs come up and try to play expansive football only to struggle against better opposition. However, it has been done. Swansea and Fulham are examples of clubs that stuck with their system and thrived in the Premier League. Kompany will be hoping to do the same.
Premier League Betting Odds
It’s no surprise that Man City are favourites. Having scorched all before them last year and facing a newly promoted side, the 1.31 favourites are odds on to take this Premier League curtain opener. Burnley are at 9.00 to upset the reigning champions.
With Burnley looking to continue their expansive style there’s a chance this one could have some goals in it. Over 2 goals in the match currently sits at 1.28, which could be a good shout. Last year it was a 6-0 demolition for the sky blues and there’s every chance we could see something similar; 5:0 to City sits at 25.00, which could be worth backing.
However, Burnley could see a new season bounce. It’s a game they’ll be really up for. New campaign, back in the top flight, and something to prove. Both teams to score currently sits at 2.02, and we could see Kompany’s men put one past Ederson in the Man City goal.
Burnley v Man City Betting Tips
Man City to win 5:0 – 25.00
There’s loads of opportunity here with the opening game of the season. We see regular upsets in the opening game as teams find their feet, or new clubs surprise teams who aren’t quite ready. However, I don’t quite see this happening here. City are odds on for a reason and you just can’t see an upset coming after their loss to Arsenal. They’ll be looking to put things right and you could see them stuffing Burnley. After a 6:0 thrashing last year, it might be worth backing 5:0 at 25.00.
Erling Haaland to score first – 3.40
Then, there’s the machine. Can anyone work out how to stop him this year? I am of course talking about Erling Braut Haaland. He did alright last year and will want to get up and running again this campaign. He’s at 3.40 to open the scoring and that seems like pretty good business given the form he has been in since joining City last year.
Bet Builder: Man City win, over 2.5 goals, Haaland anytime goalscorer – 2.25
With Burnley looking to get forward and Haaland looking to get in behind, Man City to win, over 2.5 goals, and Haaland to score anytime at 2.25 is a brilliant offer.
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