Premier League Fixtures: Arsenal boss Emery faces baptism of fire
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Fans of all 20 Premier League clubs have been waiting with bated breath, but finally next season’s fixtures are here. And new Arsenal boss Unai Emery begins with two hugely tough clashes.
The Gunners kick off with a home clash against defending champions Manchester City. It’s 3/1 for an Arsenal victory. And that’s followed on matchday two by a visit to Chelsea.
Manchester United kick off the new campaign at home to Leicester, with 2/7 for a Red Devils victory.
Meanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur head to St James’ Park to face Newcastle. Mauricio Pochettino’s men have won the last two meetings with clean sheets, and it’s 8/11 for another Spurs win.
So, what awaits the newly promoted trio?
Cardiff City make the trip to AFC Bournemouth on the opening weekend, whilst Wolverhampton Wanderers host Everton. Our odds-crunchers make it 20/1 for all three of them to win on the opening day.
And there’s an all-London clash at Craven Cottage, as Slavisa Jokanovic’s Fulham host Crystal Palace – managed by former Cottagers boss Roy Hodgson.
There’s a bit of a wait for the league’s big derbies, but they’ll come thick and fast as 2018 draws to a close.
Man City and United face off at The Etihad on 10th November. Then the weekend of 1st December sees a North London Derby, as well as Liverpool v Everton.
Into 2019, and ones to look out for include Man United v Liverpool on 23rd February. It’s derby weekend on 2nd of March as Everton host Jurgen Klopp’s Reds, along with the second North London clash. The Manchester derby is back at Old Trafford on the weekend of 16th March.
The coming campaign promises to begin with a bang. And you can click here for the latest Premier League odds.
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