Hull City v Manchester United (13:30 SAST)
Hull City open their first top-flight campaign in a decade at home to Manchester United, who return to the Champions League after finishing third last season under permanent manager Michael Carrick. United are backed at 1.38, with Marcus Rashford back in the squad after Barcelona chose not to trigger the purchase option on his loan.
Pick: Manchester United @1.38
Nottingham Forest v Leeds United (16:00 SAST)
Oliver Glasner takes his first match in charge of a Forest side that churned through four managers last season, while Leeds arrive full of preseason confidence after beating Liverpool and RB Leipzig. The draw at 3.40 backs an unsettled Forest to be held by a Leeds team building real momentum.
Pick: Draw @3.40
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Ipswich Town v Sunderland (16:00 SAST)
Newly promoted Ipswich, under new manager Gary O’Neil, host a Sunderland side that finished seventh last season under Régis Le Bris. The draw at 3.40 reflects Sunderland’s away-day consistency against an Ipswich team still adjusting to the top flight.
Pick: Draw @3.40
Everton v Crystal Palace (16:00 SAST)
David Moyes’ settled Everton side host a Palace team adjusting to new manager Pierre Sage following Glasner’s move to Forest. Everton are backed at 2.25 on home advantage and continuity, with Palace still bedding in new arrival Maxence Lacroix.
Pick: Everton @2.25
Brentford v Tottenham Hotspur (18:30 SAST)
Brentford impressed in preseason, including a 7-0 win over Eintracht Frankfurt, and have strengthened with the free transfer of Jordan Henderson. Tottenham are still finding their footing under new manager Roberto De Zerbi, backing Brentford at 2.50 for an opening-day home win.
Pick: Brentford @2.50
Summary
Pick: Manchester United @1.38
Pick: Draw (Nottingham Forest v Leeds United) @3.40
Pick: Draw (Ipswich Town v Sunderland) @3.40
Pick: Everton @2.25
Pick: Brentford @2.50
Combined odds: 89.73
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