Premier League predictions return: Arsenal vs Coventry headlines GW1 as experts make their picks

NY Times reports that The Athletic’s Premier League Predictions return for season two with a rotating panel and a streamlined Gameweek one.

Subscribers beat six-year-old Wilfred last season. The algorithm won the World Cup edition, Stanley the whippet bows out, and Oli is joined by Elias Burke, Andy Jones and Duncan Alexander.

This year it is simple, pick home, away or draw. Three points per correct call, plus five for a perfect 10.

Guest predictor Ryan, 47, a Tottenham fan from Las Vegas, sees uncertainty around Manchester City vs Bournemouth. Elias plays down City’s 3-0 Community Shield loss and, under new boss Enzo Maresca, goes home win.

Arsenal vs Coventry brings the champions back to the Emirates against Frank Lampard’s promoted side after 25 years away from the top flight. With Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka in form, it is a home win.

Manchester United are backed to win at Hull. Everton are tipped to beat Crystal Palace. Ipswich vs Sunderland is a draw.

Nottingham Forest, under Oliver Glasner after a £116million sale of Elliot Anderson to Manchester City, are taken to draw with Leeds, who have strengthened. Brentford vs Tottenham is another draw under Roberto De Zerbi.

Brighton to beat Aston Villa amid Villa’s uncertainty. Liverpool are favoured at Newcastle after Eddie Howe’s exit and key departures on Tyneside, while Liverpool also transition. Chelsea to win at Fulham under Xabi Alonso.

Source: NY Times

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