The return of the Premier League brought some exciting action, and here at The Keeper, we're off to a strong start, going 7-3 on last week's picks. Our predictions for which teams will finish higher or lower from their final standings last season also seem to be on track.
Premier League Week 1 Recap:
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Fulham vs Manchester United: Fulham's squad turnover and leadership changes made their trip to Old Trafford a tough one, even with Erik ten Hag's questionable tactics. It’s shaping up to be a long season for Man U fans...
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Arsenal vs Wolves: Arsenal, under Arteta, continues to build on their solid foundation, while Wolves are still reeling from the loss of Pedro Neto.
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Liverpool vs Ipswich Town: Liverpool, despite challenges with a new manager and an aging squad, had enough firepower to overcome a valiant Ipswich Town. I still believe Ipswich can avoid the drop this season, thanks to smart investments and a winning mindset.
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Brighton vs Everton: Brighton surprised many with their decisive win over Everton. The final season at Goodison Park might be one to forget, while Brighton continues to reload talent effectively.
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Newcastle vs Southampton: Newcastle saw off Saints but didn’t cover the spread—something that might become a theme for them this season.
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Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth: A draw here was no surprise, as both teams showed a lack of depth and quality in attack.
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West Ham vs Aston Villa: West Ham struggled at home, failing to score from open play, while Villa’s late winner may signal their resilience this season.
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Brentford vs Crystal Palace: Brentford’s stability made them favorites over a Palace side that’s been bleeding talent and is now on their fifth manager since 2023.
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Manchester City vs Chelsea: City comfortably won without getting out of first gear, while Chelsea’s bloated squad and new manager couldn’t rise to the occasion.
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Leicester City vs Tottenham: The highlight of the round was Leicester’s draw, thanks to a goal from Jamie Vardy. Tottenham dominated possession but couldn’t capitalize, leaving Big Ange with a big challenge ahead.
Premier League Week 2 Picks:
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Manchester United at Brighton: Man U +0.5. This line really favors United.
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West Ham at Crystal Palace: West Ham +0.5. Half a point over Palace is a lock.
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Leicester City at Fulham: Leicester +0.5. Leicester knows how to fight, Fulham needs to find theirs.
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Ipswich Town at Manchester City: City -2.5. This pick is a battle between head and heart.
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Nottingham Forest at Southampton: Draw. Goals will be scarce and not from beautiful football.
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Everton at Tottenham: Everton +1.5. That’s a big spread; expect Everton to rebound.
- Arsenal at Aston Villa: Arsenal -0.5. Revenge is in the air for Arteta's men after losing both matches to the Villains last season.
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Newcastle at Bournemouth: Newcastle -0.5. Too much talent on NUFC to slip up against Bournemouth.
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Chelsea at Wolves: Chelsea -0.5. Wolves getting a result against the team that signed their best player would be poetic, but unlikely.
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Brentford at Liverpool: Brentford +1.5. This spread leaves room for Arne Slot's Anfield debut to be a bit awkward as he tries to fill Klopp’s shoes.
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