Premier League: Predicting the winners of every opening weekend fixture

Disappointing in the previous financial year, Manchester United displays better dispositions in this 2025/2026 financial year. However, the first part of the season was sluggish and this led to the dismissal of coach Ruben Amorim in January. Nevertheless, the Red Devils have made a good impression since the arrival on the bench of Michael Carrick. Indeed, they went on a seven-match streak without a loss, 6 wins and 1 draw before losing to Newcastle on the last day 2-1. This clear upturn in form allows Manchester United to occupy 3rd place in the Premier League today with 3 points ahead of 5th place, not qualifying for the next Champions League.

Aston Villa is currently 4th in the Premier League and has the same number of points as its opponent of the day. The Birmingham-based team hopes to qualify for the next Champions League but recent momentum is not good. The Villans have only pocketed one victory in the last 6 days, for 2 draws and 3 defeats. Held to a draw at home by Leeds 1-1, they then lost to bottom side Wolverhampton 2-0 and to Chelsea at home 1-4. 

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