Premier League GW1 Betting Picks: Arsenal vs Man Utd Preview, Locks & Values

Premier League GW1 Betting Picks: Arsenal vs Man Utd Preview, Locks & Values

This article is part of our Football Predictions series.

Gameweek 1 is here, and what better way to kick off the weekend than with a stacked betting preview, complete with a head-to-head breakdown of Manchester United vs. Arsenal, bets and value picks and plenty more in our podcast? Be prepared for the first weekend of Premier League football.

Premier League GW1 Betting Picks: Arsenal vs Man Utd Preview, Locks & Values Podcast

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Arsenal vs Manchester United – Match Forecast & Betting Preview

We break down this massive opening weekend clash with betting odds, match analysis, predicted lineups, key injuries, and value picks. From new signings to tactical matchups, we cover everything you need to know before kickoff at Old Trafford. Can Arsenal make a statement win to start the season, or will Manchester United hold strong at home?

Key talking points include new transfers of Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha and Viktor Gyokeres. Will any of them make a difference in the opener? We compare lineups and finish with a few of our favorite bets.

Premier League GW1 Locks & Value Picks

Adam Zdroik and Chris Owen provide their top locks and value picks for Gameweek 1 of the 2025/26 Premier League season. What will Friday's opening match between Liverpool and Bournemouth bring? Are Brighton underrated?

Looking for more money on the return? Adam looks at no goals between Nottingham Forest and Brentford, while Chris checks out Erling Haaland against Wolverhampton.

Deep Dive in the Podcast

Whether you're looking for one bet on the United–Arsenal clash, a set of well-researched locks for GW1, or the full strategy breakdown in the podcast, RotoWire has you covered. Bookmark it and check back each week—next stop, GW2.

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Christopher Owen
Chris covers fantasy soccer for RotoWire. In his free time he enjoys watching Jurgen Klopp celebrate goals on the touchline and beyond.
Adam Zdroik
Adam, a multiple-time finalist for FSWA's Soccer Writer of the Year, is RotoWire's soccer editor. He runs RotoWire's Bracketology and partakes in various NFL content. He previously worked at ESPN and Sporting Kansas City, and he is a former Streak for the Cash winner and Michigan State graduate.
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