BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Courteeners frontman Liam Fray, plus BBC readers and AI, for opening weekend Premier League predictions. Liam, a Manchester United fan, is optimistic about new boss Michael Carrick: "I love Carrick... it means a lot when you see someone on the touchline who seems to care." He contrasts Carrick with previous managers Ralf Rangnick, Erik ten Hag and Ruben Amorim.

At Emirates Stadium, all three predict Arsenal 3-0 over Coventry. Sutton notes Arsenal's Community Shield win over Manchester City was "hugely impressive." At MKM Stadium, Sutton predicts Hull 1-2 Manchester United, Liam 0-3, AI 1-3. Sutton warns United's Champions League commitments will stretch their squad. On Marcus Rashford, Liam hopes Carrick can revive him: "If anyone can get it out of him at United, it is Michael Carrick."

At Portman Road, Sutton tips Ipswich 0-1 Sunderland, Liam 2-2, AI 2-1. He praises Daizen Maeda as "best pressing player in the Premier League bar none." At City Ground, Sutton notes Nottingham Forest's turbulent four-manager season but highlights Chris Wood's return and retaining Morgan Gibbs-White and Callum Hudson-Odoi.