Category: Football

Things couldn’t have gone much worse for Arsenal in Rennes last week. The Gunners went down 3-1 in France and now need to win by two clear goals to make it through to the Europa League quarter-finals. Their form at the Emirates hints towards a comeback. But can their defence hold out long enough to allow them through? We’ve previewed tonight’s crucial clash below.…

[ad_1] The Juventus forward now has eight Champions League hat-tricks – level with Lionel Messi. Cristiano Ronaldo inspired Juventus to a 3-0 win over Atletico Madrid last night, as they became only the fourth team in Champions League history to progress after losing 2-0 in the first leg. It seems that every time Ronaldo and Messi play they break at least one record. After scoring…

After the reappointment of Zinedine Zidane at the Bernabeu, it looks set that Eden Hazard will become his first signing in the summer. The Belgian’s Chelsea future had been up in the air for a while, but this summer finally looks to be the time where his dreams of working with Zidane at Real Madrid will be realised. Hazard is having one of his…

[ad_1] Quadruple-chasing Manchester City passed another milestone at the weekend – they are now closer to that piece of sporting immortality than they have ever been before. Manuel Pellegrini’s 2013/14 team were still in the hunt for four trophies when they exited the FA Cup on March 9, losing to Wigan. But other clubs have got closer to a feat which would eclipse Manchester…

They’ve been dragged into a top-four scrap 11 March 2019 It wasn’t that long ago that there was talk of Tottenham Hotspur mounting a title challenge this season. But after a run of four league games without a win, they’ve got a fight on their hands just to secure a top-four spot. Mauricio Pochettino’s side are third, only a point above Arsenal in fourth.…

[ad_1] Man City boss Pep Guardiola says it is “impossible” for his side to win every game from here on in and has told his players to be “calm”. Pep Guardiola says Manchester City’s hectic schedule means it is inevitable they will drop points between now and the end of the season. The Citizens went four points clear at the top of the Premier…

The Premier League is serving up a packed fixture list today, with seven games to get stuck into. We’ve got a full preview of Manchester City’s clash with Watford this evening, with find tips for the rest of the action right here. We get started at Selhurst Park for the M23 derby… Crystal Palace v Brighton & Hove Albion Both sides will be looking…

[ad_1] Neil Warnock is adamant that he is the best man to save Cardiff City from relegation and has also denied talk of a dressing room rift at the Premier League strugglers (2/9 – Relegation). The Bluebirds had looked on course for survival when they bounced back from the tragic death of striker Emiliano Sala and climbed out of the relegation places with back-to-back…

Barcelona hold a seven-point lead at the top of La Liga, but with 12 games still to go, it’s all still to play for. Atletico Madrid haven’t given up hope yet, while Getafe and Alaves are still continuing an unlikely-but-brilliant battle for the final Champions League spot. As ever, we’ve picked out the best of the weekend’s fixtures and those all important odds… Atletico…

[ad_1] Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri says he is not bothered about speculation surrounding his future as he ponders changes for their game against Dynamo Kiev. The Italian has come under intense scrutiny this season for his perceived unwillingness to alter his style and his rigid tactical system and substitutions. However, since their Carabao Cup final loss to Manchester City, notable for goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga…

Man City remain favs to lift first CL title 6 March 2019 It was a case of Dusan and dusted for Real Madrid’s hopes of retaining the Champions League trophy last night. Ajax roared into town and racked up a 4-1 win, inspired by a certain Mr. Tadic. Before the second leg, our traders had the Dutch giants at a whopping 150/1 to lift…

[ad_1] Spurs took a three goal advantage to Signal Iduna Park and secured their place in the last eight, with a goal from Harry Kane. Heung Min-Son, Jan Vertonghen and Fernando Llorente all scored in the opening game at Wembley three weeks ago. Spurs have struggled in recent weeks in the Premier League suffering back-to-back defeats to Burnley and Chelsea, before drawing 1-1 with North…

It was less than a year ago that Gareth Bale scored arguably the best goal ever scored in a Champions League Final. But things change very quickly at Real Madrid. Bale now finds himself fighting for his future, despite helping them to win Europe’s biggest club competition in four of the last five years. He’s been criticised by his own teammates for failing to…

[ad_1] Cardiff (10/11 – To be relegated) manager Neil Warnock believes they are capable of beating the drop this term but has stressed the importance of maintaining standards. The Bluebirds were heavily fancied to suffer relegation before a ball was even kicked in 2018-19 but they currently reside outside of the drop zone. After defying the odds to win automatic promotion last term, it…

The fine weather has come to an end, but that’s all the more reason to get in front of a television this afternoon. That’s because we’ve got a top trio of Premier League games to feast on. Leicester begin their new era under Brendan Rodgers in the day’s opener, before Scott Parker takes charge of Fulham’s home clash with Chelsea. Then it’s off to…