Category: Football

Highlights of Real Madrid's win against Bayern under Carlo Ancelotti in the 2014 UEFA Champions League semi-finals. source

Odds and preview for Premier League clash 14 April 2019 Liverpool host Chelsea in a huge game this afternoon, knowing that victory would see them move ever closer to that long-awaited Premier League title. But we’ve been here before. Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea spoiled the party when Steven Gerrard infamously slipped five years ago. Chelsea need points themselves as they chase a top-four spot. Will…

[ad_1] Manager Pep Guardiola knows Manchester City are in for a tough afternoon when they face Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Sunday (Palace 10/1, City 1/3, draw 9/2 – Match Betting). The Premier League champions take on the Eagles before title rivals Liverpool host Chelsea at Anfield. The Citizens will hope to take all three points and return to the top of the…

The Premier League has six more games today as we approach the season’s final furlong. We have the full rundown of West Ham United’s trip to Manchester United, but we focus here on the five other ties being played this afternoon. There’s a relegation scrap between Burnley and Cardiff and an entertaining encounter between Southampton and Wolverhampton Wanderers. But first, we rock up to…

[ad_1] Harry Maguire expects Newcastle to provide a “tough” test in the Premier League on Friday night, but he is confident Leicester can make it five wins in succession (Leicester 8/11, Newcastle 9/2, Draw 11/4 – Match Result). The Foxes have been rejuvenated since Brendan Rodgers replaced Claude Puel as manager with four consecutive wins moving them up to seventh in the table. That…

Harry Kane’s injury could spell a decline for Spurs 11 April 2019 Will Kane’s pain dash Spurs’ hopes at the Lane? Tottenham’s odds of finishing in the Premier League top four have lengthened since Harry Kane hobbled off against Manchester City in midweek. The England captain suffered a painful ankle injury in the win over City, which has now seen Spurs’ odds drift to…

[ad_1] Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri says he could opt to rest Eden Hazard when they face Slavia Prague in the Europa League quarter-final first leg on Thursday evening (Slavia Prague 9/2, Draw 29/10, Chelsea 4/6 Match Betting). The competition is Chelsea’s last chance to win silverware this season, and possibly save Sarri’s job, but the well-travelled coach is still toying with the idea of…

They’ll need him if Harry Kane’s out for the season 10 April 2019 Tottenham Hotspur secured an impressive 1-0 win in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Manchester City on Tuesday. But it came at a cost. Harry Kane injured his ankle after tackling by Fabian Delph and instantly went down the tunnel. There are fears the Spurs hitman will be…

[ad_1] Our columnists tip up their best bets for the first legs of the Champions League quarter-finals It’s the quarter-finals of one of sport’s greatest competitions – the Champions League. Who’s going to come out on top in the first leg? Can Manchester United pull off another upset and beat Barcelona? Will Tottenham’s new stadium spur them on to topple Manchester City? Could Ajax…

Massive payout from a £10 stake 8 April 2019 The Premier League title race is getting too close for comfort for one plucky customer. After backing outright winners in the top four divisions with a £10 stake, they cashed out for a huge £19,620.04 payout this weekend. They had Manchester City at 8/11, Norwich City at 25/1, Luton Town at 12/1 and Lincoln City…

[ad_1] Gerard Deulofeu was the star of the show as Watford (4/1 FA Cup outright) came from two goals down to beat Wolves 3-2 after extra time and book their place in next month’s FA Cup final. The Hornets had looked like they were destined for heartache as goals in either half from Matt Doherty and Raul Jimenez put Wolves 2-0 up and, in…

What’s the only thing better than watching the boys in blue and white out on the hallowed King Power turf? Being out there yourself of course! And that’s exactly what Leicester City supporters have the chance to do on Friday 17th May 2019 thanks to our free to enter play on the pitch competition for Foxes fans. All you need to do for a…

[ad_1] Jurgen Klopp hailed the fighting spirit of his Liverpool players after they went back to the top of the Premier League with a 3-1 win over Southampton on Friday. The Reds are 13/8 with Betfred to claim the top-flight title after re-establishing their two-point lead over Manchester City, who have a game in hand and remain the 1/2 favourites to retain their crown.…

Move could leave Man United in a muddle 4 April 2019 We’ve slashed odds on Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea leaving the Old Trafford club for Paris Saint Germain this summer. The speculation around the Spaniard’s future hasn’t disappeared and our traders now make the French giants at just 7/4 to be De Gea’s next port of call. Alex Apati of Bookmaker said: “United may…

[ad_1] Manchester United’s board look set to back Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s judgement this summer as the Norwegian plans to overhaul a squad that has been carrying far too much ‘deadwood’ this season (Man Utd 3/1 – Premier League Top Four Finish). Some United fans would argue that major surgery to a group of players showing an imbalance has been needed for a while but…