English football fans can look forward to the first Monday night action of the new season as Liverpool go in search of 3 points against visitors Crystal Palace.

Let’s start with a look at the Outright Markets where Manchester City have firmed to 9/20 favourites after a convincing victory over the weekend. Liverpool who play their second game against Palace are 7/2 and you can get 13/1 Spurs, 16/1 Chelsea, 20/1 Arsenal and 100/1 and better the balance.

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It is early days, but Liverpool will be feeling the pressure to get their first 3 pointer having drawn 2-2 away to Fulham in their first match. Liverpool were always on the back foot having to come from behind twice to grab the point which was eventually secured via a Mohamed Salah 80^th minute equaliser. Liverpool had been short priced favourites to win the game and the draw was trading at 5/1 prior to kick-off.

Crystal Palace lost their opening match 2-0 at home to Arsenal who were 5/6 favourites to win the game. Palace went behind in the 20^th minute and were always open to be hit on the break as they pushed for the equaliser with the Gunners scoring their second goal in the 85^th minute although it was a Crystal Palace player, Marc Guéhi who did the damage with an own goal.

Liverpool have dominated recent head-to-head clashes between the sides winning the last 10 League matches against Palace. Last season Liverpool won this fixture 3-0 and beat Palace 3-1 in the reverse fixture and in their last 6 League games against Palace they scored 21 goals while conceding just twice.

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Liverpool 1/5

Draw 6/1

Crystal Palace 14/1

Suggested Bet: Liverpool to win to nil at 15/20

I am expecting Liverpool to deliver a much more emphatic performance in defence and I think that Palace’s record of battling to score against them will continue.

For those looking for a bigger price bet how about Mohamed Salah to score the opener at 29/10. It looks as though Liverpool are going to be relying on him for a lot of goals this season and with 1 in the bag already I fancy him to pop up with the opener at Anfield.

Note: All prices correct at the time of writing but are subject to change