Manchester United heads into the Premier League season as a big betting favorite facing Swansea in their opening league match.
Manchester United vs. Swansea betting odds, prediction, EPL match preview
Man U is a huge favorite to open the EPL season against Swansea. Check out the matchup report and latest EPL odds.
Clive Brunskill
While Man U is the big betting favorite at home there is pressure on them to get off to a good start after last season’s disaster.
Swansea had a solid season for them last season finishing in 12th in the EPL. Last season these two teams met in the league opener at Swansea with Manchester United winning 4-1.
Sports Interaction has Manchester City as the HUGE home Premier League betting favorite posted at -300 with Swansea at +800 and a draw line at +400.
Louis Van Gaal takes over the reigns at Manchester United and the club has made some moves in the off-season, but no big ones. Their offense will still be led by Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie, which are the two key players that Swansea must mark in this match.
One of the bigger signings for Swansea this off-season was keeper Lukasz Fabianski, who comes over after seven years at Arsenal. He never became the true No. 1 keeper for the Gunners and he looks to anchor the Swansea defense.
Wilfried Bony scored 25 goals for Swansea last season and the squad upgraded their attack in the off-season by brining in Bafetimbi Gomis and Jefferson Montero. Their attack should be better than last season, but they need to play solid in the midfield against Man U to have any chance to score a big upset.
Manchester United's attack - Rooney, van Persie and Juan Mata - is solid and their midfield is superior to Swansea.
Luke Shaw was one of the key signings for Man U in the off-season, but he is injured and will not play in this match. The squad may also be without the services of Antonio Valencia and Jonny Evans.
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