Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool will host Norwich City in the first game of the 2019/20 Premier League campaign.

The Reds were runners up behind Manchester City last season but the newly crowned Champions League winners will fancy their chances of claiming a first English title since 1990.

At the time of writing, Liverpool are priced at 1/10 to get the better of Norwich on Friday 9th August.

An interesting statistic to consider when football betting in 2019/20 – Liverpool won the top-flight title the one and only time they hosted Norwich on the opening weekend of a campaign. Bear that in mind…

Meanwhile, Manchester City will travel down to the London Stadium on August 10th for an afternoon kick-off against West Ham United.

The defending champions are as short as 4/6 to retain the title in 2019/20 and you won’t find many punters backing against City ahead of the opening weekend.

The Blues have won their last seven meetings with West Ham in all competitions and City fans will be hoping to get off their campaign off to the perfect start.

6/25 in Premier League Odds with 888sport is a little short but Guardiola’s men should prove too strong.

Championship winners Norwich have been rewarded with an opening day trip to Anfield but what about the other promoted clubs?

Well, Sheffield United (7/2) will travel down to AFC Bournemouth while Aston Villa visit Tottenham Hotspur. At the time of writing, punters can back the newly promoted treble at an incredible 1100/1!

Looking at Saturday 10th August, we’ve got four more fixtures to look at. Burnley will take on Southampton at Turf Moor while Crystal Palace welcome Everton to Selhurst Park.

Meanwhile, Brendan Rodgers' Leicester City face Wolverhampton Wanderers while 2018/19 FA Cup finalists Watford host Brighton & Hove Albion.

Moving on, Newcastle United have a tough opener with Arsenal at St James’ Park. With the Magpies’ off-field situation up in the air at the moment, Newcastle are available at a decent price for what could be a famous opening weekend Premier League fixture.

13/5 for the Magpies to open with a victory is worth considering given Arsenal’s woes on the road.

Unai Emery’s men were thrashed by Chelsea in the 2018/19 Europa League final and the Gunners will want to finish in the top four this campaign.

888sport punters can back Arsenal at 6/5 in the latest Premier League top four odds and three points in the north east on the opening weekend could set the tone for 2019/20.

Without a doubt, the standout fixture takes place at Old Trafford. Manchester United face Chelsea in one of two televised matches on Sunday 11th August and the Red Devils will be looking to get off to a bright start.

United recorded just seven points from 10 fixtures against ‘Big 6’ clubs in 2018/19 - a repeat of that sort of form could see United miss out on the Champions League for the second year in succession.

The Red Devils are 7/5 to emerge victorious while punters can back Chelsea to claim three points at 2/1. In a game of this size, the draw is worth considering and 47/20 is a good price for an opening weekend stalemate.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's at the wheel but Chelsea are notoriously quick out of the blocks – you won’t want to miss this clash.

Fingers crossed for another exciting Premier League season. With less than two months to wait, English football fans will be eagerly anticipating another close title race, fierce battle to avoid relegation and much more.

The latest Premier League fixtures have now been released for the entire 2019/20 season

 You can keep up with the latest betting news, football tips and Premier League odds with 888sport – both ahead of and during the upcoming campaign!

 

*Odds subject to change - correct at time of writing*

June 13, 2019

By Alex McMahon

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He loves placing a weekly accumulator on the football at the weekend and dreams of landing the big winner that will take him back to Las Vegas.

As well as writing sports betting tips for 888sport since 2015, Alex has produced content for several international media companies, such as Goal.com and The SPORTBible. 
 

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The Copa America takes place for a 46th time, starting on Saturday 14th June and finishing on 7th July. All eyes are on the hosts Brazil, who are suffering a quiet period unlike many others in their history.

The last tournament they hosted ended in semi-final embarrassment to Germany in 2014, and they will be hoping to, at least partially, erase those memories this time around.

Chile won the last two editions of the tournament and are looking to become the first team since Argentina in the late 1940s to win three in a row. No team, however, has done so in the Copa America era.

Victory this summer would also put Chile above Paraguay and Peru as the fourth most successful team in the competition’s history. Argentina, who have won it 14 times, are only one trophy behind Uruguay.

We have delved into 888sport’s Copa America 2019 odds for the best bets…

 

Copa America 2019: Outright Winner

Brazil are the overwhelming favourites to win their first Copa America since 2007.

Sitting at 13/10, even without Neymar, Tite’s side have the benefit of home advantage (as well as the extra pressure that comes with that) and a favourable group. Bolivia, Venezuela and Peru are unlikely to remotely trouble this Brazil side.

Aside from a shock draw with Panama in March, Brazil’s form is good. Their narrow victories over Argentina and Uruguay late last year standout, but the intensity and expectation of a home tournament is a different task.

The Lionel-Messi-led Argentinians are unsurprisingly second favourites. Their 15/4 price is on the short side, though Argentina will feature prominently in 2019 Copa America betting tips.

Argentina weren’t good in the World Cup last summer and their form has been patchy since then. The 3-1 defeat to Venezuela in March was an alarming result.

This squad is littered with attacking talent, but they are still looking for that crucial balance that can get the best out of Messi without leaving the team entirely dependent on him.

Messi alone makes them contenders, and many will be backing them to lift their 15th Copa America. The odds lengthen significantly after the big two with Uruguay at 7/1, Colombia at 9/1 and Chile at 11/1.

Uruguay lost their last four matches of 2018, but have won three in a row. Victories against Uzbekistan, Panama and Thailand don’t tell us a great deal about their chances here, though.

With Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani, they have the firepower to go all the way, but it’s possible they slip up in the group stage.

Chile might be two-time defending champions, but it’s no surprise to see their price so long. Their recent form is awful and their star man, Alexis Sanchez, is having a difficult time.

 

Copa America 2019: Top Assists

Just for a change, it’s Messi atop the top assister odds. His 2/1 price is going to get plenty of support.

The Barcelona forward was as good creatively as anyone in Europe this season, and he’s got the teammates to take advantage of the chances he will orchestrate.

In a short tournament, the value may well lie with the players who are at longer odds.

Messi’s brilliance makes anything possible, and he could rack up some numbers against Qatar, but there are plenty of other intriguing names in this market.

One such player is Messi’s teammate, Watford’s Roberto Pereyra.

Pereyra is coming off the back of an excellent season with the Hornets and will have the luxury of setting up chances for Messi, Paulo Dybala and Sergio Aguero.  

Away from the Argentinians, Miguel Almiron at 33/1 is a tempting outsider bet.

Paraguay have the bonus, like Argentina, of facing Qatar in the group stage. Almiron at 33/1 to one is too good to ignore if you fancy the Paraguayans to spring yet another Copa America shock result.

 

Copa America 2019: Top Scorer

Yep, you guessed it, Messi leads this market too. He’s 3/1 this time around, however, with Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus sitting at 6/1.

Jesus has found the net 16 times in just 29 appearances for Brazil. The attack will function differently without Neymar, which should see the Manchester City man get plenty of chances.

Despite playing second fiddle to Aguero all season, Jesus was prolific, scoring a goal every 127 minutes across the Premier League and Champions League.

Aguero and Cavani follow at 8/1 in 888sport's football betting odds. Cavani had an injury-plagued campaign, but still averaged just shy of a goal-per-game in Ligue 1.

Aguero was at his very best as Manchester City retained the Premier League crown. It feels about right having them at the same price, though neither leap out as great value.

Venezuela will fancy their chances of progressing from the group, making Salomon Rondon at 50/1 a bet worth considering. Rondon is a handful for any defence in the world and could cause plenty of problems for Bolivia and Peru.

 

Copa America 2019: Other Markets

888sport offer a range of other outright betting markets for the Copa America. The ‘two teams to contest the final’ market sees Argentina and Brazil as the most likely combination at 7/2.

Brazil feature in the top four pairings. The value for anyone backing Brazil to make it to the 7th July showpiece is limited. The hosts to face Colombia in the final at 8/1 is probably the best available price.

In the group winners market, Argentina at 4/6 to finish top of Group B is the best value. Plenty of people will be putting that into 888sport’s betting calculator, perhaps along with Chile at 2/5 to finish in the top two in Group C.

With Qatar in Group B, who could face a heavy defeat or two, the 17/20 on over 14.5 goals in the group is a good price.

 

*Odds subject to change - correct at time of writing*

June 10, 2019
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He covers most sports, including cricket and Formula One. Sam particularly enjoys those on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean – notably MLB and NBA.

Watching, writing and talking about sports betting takes up most of his time, whether that is for a day out at T20 Finals Day or a long night of basketball.

Having been writing for several years, Sam has been working with 888Sport since 2016, contributing multiple articles per week to the blog.

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Copa America 2019 gets underway on 14th June as 12 teams compete for a place in the final on 7th July.

There are 10 CONMEBOL teams, including the hosts Brazil and holders Chile, and two invited teams, Qatar, the hosts of the 2022 World Cup, and Japan.

It’s set to be a fascinating few weeks of football with plenty of talent on show. Here are the top 10 players to look out for this summer!

 

Arthur (Brazil)

Arthur is a master of retaining possession and comfortably slotted into the Barcelona side this season, notching 43 appearances.

The deep-lying passing machine has played just 10 times for his country, including the two warm-up matches.

It remains to be seen if he starts much in this tournament, however, as Tite is blessed with plenty of midfield options and could choose to just play two of them.

Casemiro, Allan and Fernandinho are all competing for minutes, but Arthur can control the tempo of the game as well as anyone at Copa America 2019.

 

Josef Martinez (Venezuela)

Competing with striker Salomon Rondon for minutes, Josef Martinez might have to accept the role of supersub for Venezuela.

After winning the MLS Golden Boot last season, he’s continued in fine form despite losing his Atlanta United accomplice Miguel Almiron. His 10 goals in 15 matches put him only behind Carlos Vela and Zlatan Ibrahimovic this season.  

Tired defences will not be relishing the prospect of a fresh Martinez in the final 20 minutes.

Jefferson Farfan (Peru)

Every team has its fair share of experience going into this, but few players have been there and done it quite like Peru’s 34-year-old Jefferson Farfan.

He was an unused substitute in Peru’s two warm-up matches as Ricardo Gareca looks to keep him fit for the tournament itself.

Farfan enjoyed a good season with Lokomotiv Moscow and was involved in a goal every 126 league minutes. Peru need him at his best if they are to get out of Group A.

 

Giovani Lo Celso (Argentina)

Linked with a move to Tottenham, Lo Celso is a player to keep an eye out for in Argentina’s midfield. It’s going to be a tough competition for a starting berth, but the Real Betis man has been playing as well as any of his rivals this season.

He deserves to start, though if he doesn’t, he will be a very effective option off the bench whether he’s used in a central midfield role or further forward.

Argentina to score over 5.5 group stage goals at 13/10 is one of the top 888sport football tips.

 

Radamel Falcao (Colombia)

Falcao and Monaco had a challenging season in Ligue 1, narrowly avoiding relegation. The 33-year-old centre forward will be excited to return to international action, as much as a distraction from a painful club campaign as for the prospect of silverware.

Even in such a difficult season, only four players scored more Ligue 1 goals than Falcao.

Colombia face Argentina in their first match but are expected to progress. Falcao’s 17/1 to win the Golden Boot looks a great price.

Miguel Almiron (Paraguay)

Injury sadly cut Almiron’s first season with Newcastle short. In his 10 appearances, though, the former Atlanta United star was brilliant to watch, mesmerising opponents with his quick feet and proving to be a menace without the ball.

Paraguay are rank outsiders, sitting at 7/1 to win Group B. If they are to cause an upset against Uruguay or Argentina, they need Almiron at the top of his game.

He’s got an eye for goal and the talent to change a match single handedly.

 

Rodridgo Bentancur (Uruguay)

The 21-year-old Bentancur became a crucial player for Juventus this season, and he’s capable of doing it all in midfield. Comfortable in a two or a three, and with an eye for a pass, he’s a vital member for club and country, and has already accumulated 18 caps.

He started alongside fellow Serie A midfielder Matias Vecino against Panama last weekend as Uruguay ran out comfortable 3-0 victors.

Uruguay get their tournament underway against Ecuador this Sunday and we could see a similar set up, though Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani will obviously return to the side.

With the combination of that fearsome front two and a solid midfield, Uruguay are a dark horse for a shock Copa America success. Their 11/5 to make the final is a great price.

 

Shinji Okazaki (Japan)

Okazaki’s time at Leicester has come to an end, with the Japanese veteran leaving the club on a free transfer.

He was named in the Copa America squad with a group of inexperienced players. He may well be coming off the bench, but his energy and wisdom will be key for this youthful Japan squad.

The former Premier League winner is the joint-third most capped player in Japan history, having appeared 116 times for his country, scoring 50 goals. Only 12 active players have scored more international goals than Okazaki.

Alexis Sanchez (Chile)

Few players need a good summer as badly as Alexis Sanchez. The Chilean forward had a torrid time under both Jose Mourinho and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer this season as his enormous contract quickly looks like one of the worst deals in world football.

Chile are 11/1 to defend their crown, and they will need the very best of Alexis if they are to get anywhere near doing so. With a fully fit, in-form Sanchez, Chile’s 11/1 price is a standout in 888sport’s football betting odds ahead of Copa America 2019.

He has plenty to prove in Brazil in the coming weeks – this is a definitive period in a career that is heading in the wrong direction.

 

Roberto Firmino (Brazil)

With Neymar ruled out of the tournament, Roberto Firmino could earn a starting berth alongside Philippe Coutinho and Gabriel Jesus in the front three.

Injuries were an issue for the Liverpool forward towards the end of the season, and he was left on the bench against Qatar, but he’s an interesting option for Tite in Neymar’s absence.

Firmino had a less effective season despite Liverpool’s successful campaign. Jurgen Klopp will want to see him get a rest, but this tournament could be a good opportunity to play himself back into form.

Firmino is 9/1 to be the tournament’s top scorer in 888sport’s Copa America 2019 odds.

 

*Odds subject to change - correct at time of writing*

June 10, 2019
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Sam is a sports tipster, specialising in the Premier League and Champions League.

He covers most sports, including cricket and Formula One. Sam particularly enjoys those on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean – notably MLB and NBA.

Watching, writing and talking about sports betting takes up most of his time, whether that is for a day out at T20 Finals Day or a long night of basketball.

Having been writing for several years, Sam has been working with 888Sport since 2016, contributing multiple articles per week to the blog.

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