Fulham Signs Emile Smith Rowe
Fulham has made a significant move by signing Emile Smith Rowe from Arsenal on a five-year contract. This transfer is a record for Fulham, with the total value estimated to be around £34 million, including add-ons. Smith Rowe, who joined Arsenal’s academy at the age of 10, made 115 senior appearances for the club. Despite his early promise, he struggled for game time last season as Arsenal finished runner-up to Manchester City in the Premier League. Smith Rowe expressed his excitement about joining Fulham and is eager to contribute to the team’s project under manager Marco Silva. Fulham finished 13th in the Premier League last season, and Silva discussed the exciting project and potential at Fulham, which influenced Smith Rowe’s decision. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised Smith Rowe’s attitude and expressed sadness over his departure but acknowledged it as a good opportunity for him to play regularly.
Crystal Palace Signs Ismaila Sarr
Crystal Palace has signed Senegal forward Ismaila Sarr from Olympique de Marseille on a five-year deal. The exact details of the transfer were not disclosed, but British media reported that Crystal Palace paid around £12.5 million for the 26-year-old player. Sarr joined Marseille from Watford in July of the previous year and made a significant impact. Crystal Palace aims to replace Michael Olise, who joined Bayern Munich earlier in the transfer window. Manager Oliver Glasner expressed satisfaction with Sarr joining the team, highlighting his goal-scoring ability both at club level and for the Senegal national team.
Everton Signs Jake O’Brien
Everton has signed Irish defender Jake O’Brien from Olympique Lyonnais on a four-year contract. The deal is reported to be worth around £17 million. O’Brien, aged 23, began his career at Cork City and moved to Crystal Palace in 2021, where he had loan spells at Swindon Town and RWD Molenbeek. Since joining Lyon last year, he made 32 appearances across all competitions. Everton manager Sean Dyche praised O’Brien for strengthening the team’s core of center-backs and adding competition to the squad. Dyche highlighted O’Brien’s valuable experience both abroad and at the international level, noting his impressive attributes that could make him a top-quality player for Everton in the Premier League. Everton will begin its Premier League campaign against Brighton & Hove Albion at Goodison Park on August 17.
Premier League Kits 2024/25
The new kits for the Premier League 2024/25 season have been released, following Euro 2024. Fashion in football is highly anticipated, similar to new player signings. Initial rumors have given way to full shirt releases.
Arsenal’s home kit, manufactured by Adidas, features red and white with navy blue accents and more white around the perimeter. The crest has been changed to a minimalist cannon design. The away kit is a collaboration with Labrum London, celebrating Arsenal’s connection to the African diaspora. It has a black base with green and red accents, a hand-drawn graphic, and a minimalist cannon crest. The third kit is rumored to have an aqua blue base with light purple and navy blue accents, and the classic Adidas Trefoil logo might return.
Aston Villa’s home kit, also manufactured by Adidas, celebrates their 150th anniversary with claret dominating the shirt and a new crest.
Bournemouth’s home kit, manufactured by Umbro, celebrates its centenary year with red and black stripes, gold pinstripe, sponsor, and Umbro logo.
Brentford’s home kit, made by Umbro, is carried over from the previous season as part of a two-year cycle tradition. The away and third kits are part of the ‘pick your color, not a side’ campaign highlighting fan unity. The away kit is vibrant, while the third kit is dark green, contrasting with the pink away shirt.
Brighton & Hove Albion’s home kit, manufactured by Nike, has a classic design with thinner blue and white stripes interspersed with faded pinstripes for modernization.
Chelsea’s home kit, also manufactured by Nike, has a blue base with light blue streaks in a wavy design and orange detailing on the crest and sleeves. The away kit has neutral colors with subtle orange and blue details and a drastic change in crest colors, with blue replaced by orange.
Crystal Palace’s home kit, manufactured by Macron, returns to traditional red and blue stripes incorporating eagle motifs for uniqueness. The away kit has a yellow base featuring a simplified eagle crest on a football and a subtle eagle adornment across the front.
Everton’s home kit, manufactured by Castore, has subtle embossed patterns paying tribute to the final season at Goodison Park. The away kit has a dark grey/black base with yellow accents, and the third kit is rumored to have a light lemon colorway.
Fulham’s home kit, manufactured by Adidas, has striking red detailing starting halfway down and running towards the seams.
Ipswich Town’s home kit, manufactured by Umbro, features white pinstripes atop a traditional blue base. The away kit is maroon, celebrating their return to the Premier League.
Leicester City’s home kit, manufactured by Adidas, has a clean design featuring a new sponsor. The away kit is bold, inspired by the city’s street art murals.
Liverpool’s home kit, dropped ahead of Jurgen Klopp’s final match in charge, has yellow pinstripes resembling the initials ‘YNWA’.
Manchester City’s home kit, manufactured by Puma, has a standout feature with the dialing code on the collar and cuffs.
Manchester United’s home kit, manufactured by Adidas, has Snapdragon replacing TeamViewer as the front-of-shirt sponsor.
Newcastle United’s home kit, manufactured by Adidas, returns to the 90s and 2000s design.
Nottingham Forest’s home kit has two stars overlapping, commemorating their European Cup wins.
Southampton’s home and away kits, manufactured by Puma, mark their first-time partnership with the brand.
Tottenham Hotspur’s home kit has different-colored sleeves, bringing back navy into the design.
West Ham United’s home and away kits feature the Umbro centenary logo.
Wolverhampton Wanderers’ home kit, manufactured by Sudu, has a centralized Wolves crest.
Upcoming Fixtures and Matchups
The Premier League 2024-25 season promises to be exciting with several key matchups and fixtures. The season will kick off with Manchester City facing Arsenal in a highly anticipated match. Other notable fixtures include Liverpool vs. Manchester United, Chelsea vs. Tottenham Hotspur, and Everton vs. Brighton & Hove Albion.
Odds and Predictions
As the new season approaches, bookmakers like Bet365 have released odds and predictions for the Premier League 2024-25 season. Manchester City is the favorite to win the title, followed by Liverpool and Arsenal. Manchester United and Chelsea are also expected to be strong contenders.
The odds for the top four finish are as follows:
– Manchester City: 1/2
– Liverpool: 3/1
– Arsenal: 4/1
– Manchester United: 5/1
– Chelsea: 6/1
For the relegation battle, the odds are:
– Luton Town: 1/2
– Sheffield United: 3/1
– Burnley: 4/1
– Nottingham Forest: 5/1
– Bournemouth: 6/1
Key Players to Watch
Several key players are expected to make a significant impact in the Premier League 2024-25 season. Erling Haaland of Manchester City is one of the top players to watch, with his goal-scoring prowess. Mohamed Salah of Liverpool is another player expected to shine, along with Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur. Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United and Martin Ødegaard of Arsenal are also key players to keep an eye on.
Managerial Changes
The Premier League 2024-25 season will see several managerial changes. Jurgen Klopp will be stepping down as Liverpool’s manager, with Steven Gerrard taking over. Antonio Conte has returned to manage Tottenham Hotspur, while Graham Potter has taken the helm at Brighton & Hove Albion. Sean Dyche continues to manage Everton, and Marco Silva remains at Fulham.
The Premier League 2024-25 season is shaping up to be an exciting and competitive one. With significant transfers, new kits, key matchups, and managerial changes, fans have a lot to look forward to. The odds and predictions add to the anticipation, and the performances of key players will be closely watched. As the season kicks off, all eyes will be on the Premier League to see which team will emerge victorious and which players will make their mark.
