The new Premier League season is nearly here and it is sure to be as thrilling and competitive as ever. As normal there are plenty of betting opportunities along the way in the season and here are my best ante-post picks for the start of hopefully a dramatic and memorable 2019/20 campaign

There are always plenty of surprises on transfer deadline day but the bookies appear split on whether Manchester United will land Newcastle midfielder Sean Longstaff.

Fulham, Hull and Macclesfield feature in five of Pete O'Rourke's outright betting tips on the new Football League season.

Liverpool will be aiming to go one better in the Premier League title race after going agonisingly close last term, but their odds on a 19th championship title have drifted.

Juventus forward Paulo Dybala is at something of a crossroads in his career and he could be on the move before the transfer window slams shut next month.

Andy Carroll is looking for a new club this summer after being released by West Ham at the end of last season and the transfer betting market is taking shape.

Could Colombian superstar James Rodriguez be on his way to the Premier League?

Harry Maguire has informed Leicester of his desire to leave if the club, with both Manchester United and Manchester City leading the way for his signature.

Ryan Sessegnon's future has been the source of constant speculation for the last couple of seasons, but it is widely expected he will leave Fulham this summer.

A return to his native France seems the most likeliest of moves for Laurent Koscielny and two clubs seem to be battling it out in the betting market for favoritism.

Could Mario Balotelli be on the move back to the Premier League this summer?

The Premier League is just over a month away from returning and Newcastle are currently without a manager as the race to replace Rafa Benitez heats up.