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English Premier League: Matchday one predictions

By Orri Benatar

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Sergio Aguero and Nicolas Otamendi with the Premier league trophy after the Premier League match between Manchester City and Huddersfield Town at Etihad Stadium on May 6, 2018 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Sergio Aguero and Nicolas Otamendi with the Premier league trophy after the Premier League match between Manchester City and Huddersfield Town at Etihad Stadium on May 6, 2018 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) /
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Well, it’s here. The 2018-19 Premier League season is upon us and the first matchday begins tomorrow. Time for some picks.

I made a habit of this during the World Cup. Might as well do it again for the 2018-19 Premier League season. My plan is to make some picks, see how I do, bring other writers to predict against me some weeks and see how they do. The first matchday has some really intriguing match-ups to start.

Before we begin, I made my table picks on our BIG EPL preview podcast. Myself, Esteban Bailey, and Ashley Anthony picked our final table and more superlatives. Listen here!

Man United 1-0 Leicester

Unlike last years opener, this time Leicester will play a snooze. One Lukaku goal wins it for United to make Mourinho smile.

Newcastle 2-1 Tottenham

My upset pick of the first weekend is a home Newcastle win over Tottenham. Spurs stars are less than a month removed from World Cup semifinal games and Rondon will have a dream debut for the Magpies.

Bournemouth 0-0 Cardiff City

Expecting a boring game for this one. Will be one of the very few points Cardiff picks up this season.

Fulham 3-0 Crystal Palace

Fulham ended the transfer window with a bang. Their new look squad will impress at Craven Cottage in their EPL return.

Huddersfield 0-2 Chelsea

Sarri’s debut will be easy. Huddersfield poses no threat to Chelsea at John Smith’s Stadium. Goals for Willian and Morata.

Watford 1-1 Brighton

This is the other game that I am predicting as a draw. Watford and Brighton just don’t have the attacking talent to score more than a goal in this encounter.

Wolves 1-2 Everton

The two teams that had the best transfer windows. The two Portuguese managers will put their brand new players out at the Molineux Stadium. Everton edges it with a late winner from Richarlison.

Liverpool 2-0 West Ham

Klopp’s men will show how good they can be in their opener. Fabinho and Naby Keita will shine in the midfield to begin their Liverpool careers.

Southampton 0-1 Burnley

Even only two days rest after a Europa League draw in Turkey, Burnley’s tired defense won’t get broken down by Southampton. 3 points for the Clarets.

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Arsenal 2-4 Man City

The game of the week will prove to be the most entertaining clash to start the season. I think Aubameyang can start with a couple of goals, but Arsenal’s defense will struggle against City’s fast attack. Leroy Sane will continue to make Joachim Low look like an idiot.

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