World Cup fever has taken over the planet but soon enough, when the trophy has been lifted and the tournament is over, full attention will revert back to the Premier League. Widely considered the best competition, billions of enthusiasts tune in to watch the 20 clubs do battle at both ends of the table. Many fans also enjoy predicting the outcome of matches to boost the excitement on matchday and immerse themselves in the action.
There are plenty of different narratives set to play out next season which will provide the basis of many betting opportunities. This article will run through the different stories you could choose to wager on even before the first ball is kicked.
Can Arsenal defend their Champions Crown?
Last season, Arsenal finally lifted the Premier League trophy for the first time since 2004. After three straight years of finishing as runners-up, second to Manchester City and Liverpool, manager Mikel Arteta finally got the Gunners over the line and wrote his and his players’ names into the history books. However, the question now is, can they do it again?
When it comes to placing bets on the Premier League title race, it’s important to assess the odds to get an idea of whether Arsenal are considered favourites to finish first again. You should also pay attention to the summer transfer business the club conducts to strengthen the side. The Gunners boast quality across the first-team and have a deep squad meaning they can call on deputies to do a good job throughout the season.
Will Manchester City struggle without Pep Guardiola?
Manchester City will take to the field without the guidance of Pep Guardiola on the touchline for the first time in a decade next season. The legendary manager led the club to six Premier League titles while also overseeing City’s first Champions League triumph. Guardiola will forever be an icon at the Etihad Stadium but what next?
It will be interesting to see how City move on and tackle the upcoming campaign. Some fans placing bets will assess the squad and believe the team can go again and have another tilt at the title. However, other observers will note Guardiola’s influence and assume the club will experience a drop as they undergo a transition period.
How will Liverpool and Manchester United perform?
Liverpool elected to sack Arne Slot just a year after the Dutchman helped the club lift the Premier League title following a poor season and moved swiftly to appoint Andoni Iraola who had guided Bournemouth into Europe. With Mohamed. Salah bidding farewell to the club and key players like Virgil van Dijk and Alisson Becker in the autumn of their careers, a rebuild job at Anfield is required and so for Premier League enthusiasts placing bets, it will be wise to assess whether the Reds’ form will be impacted.
Manchester United, meanwhile, have improved under Michael Carrick will be ready to kick on. A club the size of Red Devils expects to push for titles each season but is the team ready to go the distance? It seems a number of improvements still need to be made to maintain a push through to May after United finished 14 points off first place last season. Another third-placed finish would actually show progress after a decade beset by setbacks at Old Trafford.
Will Tottenham Recover?
Tottenham have long been considered part of the ‘big six’ but have now finished 17th two seasons running. Spurs previously battled for a place in Europe on an annual basis but the team’s Premier League form has been horrendous for two seasons. Come the final day of the season, Tottenham had yet to confirm survival which shows how much they struggled.
Now though, the club will be aiming to move forward and tie up early deals so that they are ready to hit the ground running come August. In terms of wagering on Spurs, a return to the top ten could be a smart shout but early form should be considered before making any predictions.
Can the Promoted Clubs Stay Up?
Coventry, Hull and Ipswich were the three clubs who earned promotion to the promised land of the Premier League from the Championship last season and the trio will be aiming to beat the drop. So, will they be equipped to do so? The Sky Blues are back after a quarter of a century away while the Tractor Boys bounced straight up after only a season but the clubs, together with Hull, will have to pull off some smart recruitment in the summer transfer window to have a chance of competing. Keeping an eye on the moves is vital before making a prediction on how they perform.
Wrapping Up
Overall, the beauty of the Premier League is its unpredictability and so it’s crucial fans placing bets keep up with developing stories and keep up with all the latest news, from transfers and team selections to managerial changes and results
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