Friday’s football tips: Wirtz a tempting 9/4 for another assist in Liverpool’s Premier League opener

All eyes are on Anfield tonight as the Premier League gets back underway with a clash between Liverpool and AFC Bournemouth.

Arne Slot's men ended up easing to the title last term and the bookies have them as favourites to defend their crown after a summer of heavy investment.

Emotion will hang heavy in the air tonight as Anfield hosts its first competitive game since the death of Diogo Jota.

The Reds will want to pay tribute with a win but Bournemouth managed to defeat many a Premier League giant last term.

Liverpool vs Crystal Palace top betting tips

Liverpool looked a bit vulnerable in defence last weekend in the Community Shield as they drew 2-2 with Crystal Palace before losing on penalties.

But BoyleSports make them 3/10 hot favourites tonight, with Bournemouth as big as 17/2 for a surprise Anfield win.

The Cherries have lost almost their entire defence this summer, with Dean Huijsen, Milos Kerkez and Illia Zabarnyi moving on for big fees.

So it's hard to see them keeping out Liverpool's vibrant attack and big-money signing Florian Wirtz could get a bit of joy.

I fancied the German for a Community Shield goal but instead he provided two assists. Wirtz is 9/4 at BoyleSports to set up another goal tonight.

Bournemouth should carry a threat and Marcus Tavernier could be worth a punt for a shot on target at 11/10.

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Celtic vs Falkirk

The knockout stages of the Scottish League Cup also begin tonight and Falkirk have a daunting task away to holders Celtic.

The Bairns came close to springing a Parkhead shock in the same competition last year, twice taking the lead before eventually losing 5-2.

Brendan Rodgers played some fringe players that day and will probably do the same tonight with the Hoops entering a demanding run of fixtures.

The likes of Paulo Bernardo, Luke McCowan and Arne Engels could start in midfield after cameos off the bench in the first two league games.

Engels takes Celtic's penalties so he looks decent value at 7/4 with BoyleSports for a goal.

Falkirk always have a go so this should be a decent watch and over 1.5 first-half goals pays 20/21 with the same firm.

Rennes vs Marseille

There's a cracker to kick off the Ligue 1 season tonight as Marseille head to Rennes looking to make a statement of intent.

Roberto De Zerbi did a decent job in his first campaign at OM, finishing second behind runaway champions Paris St-Germain to book a place in the Champions League.

They will be looking to close last term's 19-point gap on PSG in the new campaign but face a tough opener on the road in Rennes.

Having finished fourth in season 2023/24, the last two campaigns have been a big disappointment for Rennes as they've languished in mid-table.

Habib Beye steered them clear of a relegation scrap after taking charge in late January and will now be looking to push on.

This has the makings of a tight game and the half-time draw looks good at 6/5 with BoyleSports as these teams size each other up.

Mason Greenwood has resurrected his career at Marseille and the former Manchester United forward is 7/5 for a day-one goal tonight.

Friday's Super Singles

• Florian Wirtz assist 9/4 BoyleSports
• Arne Engels anytime scorer 11/10 BoyleSports
• HT draw in Rennes v Marseille 6/5 William Hill

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