Betting: Three points make Pep and Arsene’s Christmas list December 15, 2016 Nothing but three points will be on Pep Guardiola and Arsene Wenger’s Christmas lists as Manchester City host Arsenal at the Etihad on Sunday. The title challengers meet, with each left to rue missed opportunities this term. Both have led the way at the top of the Premier League this season – City from August until [...]
Betting: Baggies to continue revival over improving United December 15, 2016 Tony Pulis was, at times, close to the axe last season with many West Brom supporters calling for his head. But how times have changed at The Hawthorns. The Baggies, now in seventh place, are just three points behind Manchester United, who they face tomorrow. Jose Mourinho’s men are beginning to find their feet under the [...]
Betting: Draw specialists United and Spurs to continue the trend December 8, 2016 JOSE Mourinho has hardly had the start he dreamed of after taking over at Manchester United The Red Devils are 13 points behind leaders and Mourinho’s former club Chelsea, and are already facing a battle for fourth. His side host Tottenham, who have been beaten just once in the Premier League but have already drawn [...]
Betting: Man City to pile more misery on back-to-earth Leicester December 8, 2016 LEICESTER’S peculiarity of winning the Premier League last season has only been matched by their defence of it this term. Claudio Ranieri’s Foxes have one win in nine league games, and sit two points off the drop zone. Make no mistake, last year’s unlikely winners are in a relegation battle. Leicester face Manchester City tomorrow [...]
Betting: Nothing to split ‘super-managers’ Conte and Guardiola at the Etihad December 2, 2016 A pair of the Premier League’s top clubs, and top managers, go head-to-head on Saturday in a match that could go a long way to deciding the destination of the trophy in May. Chelsea visit the Etihad to take on Manchester City, leading the table, and their opponents, by a solitary point. The Blues have reeled [...]
Betting: Australia to provide England with stern test at Twickenham December 2, 2016 A record-equalling 14th consecutive victory is the prize for England as they host Australia at Twickenham on Saturday. A win at the home of rugby will complete an unbeaten calendar year for Eddie Jones’ side and a fourth successive victory over The Wallabies. Australia will be seeking revenge after The Red Rose completed an unprecedented 3-0 [...]
Betting: Chelsea to extend winning run over out-of-form Tottenham at Stamford Bridge November 24, 2016 The last time Tottenham won away at Chelsea, Dele Alli and last week’s goalscorer Harry Winks were still six years away from being born. Since Gary Lineker’s late winner in 1990, 26 years and 29 games have passed without Spurs tasting victory at Stamford Bridge. Mauricio Pochettino’s side travel to west London tomorrow knowing they [...]
Betting: Koeman would settle for a point on St Mary’s return November 24, 2016 All eyes will be on Ronald Koeman as he returns to Southampton for the first time this weekend, as his Everton side travel to St Mary’s on Sunday. The Dutch manager enjoyed two successful years with the Saints, guiding them to sixth place last year, their highest ever Premier League finish. However, he switched the south [...]
Betting: Mourinho curse to continue for Wenger with cagey Old Trafford draw November 17, 2016 It’s been 13 matches, over a period of 12 years, but Arsene Wenger has never beaten Jose Mourinho. Other than a Community Shield game last summer, the scalp of Mourinho is one he’s never claimed. Wenger’s record stands as drawn six, lost seven, and won none. He hasn’t even managed a goal against a Mourinho-managed [...]
Betting: Back Spurs to return to winning ways over rivals West Ham November 17, 2016 Only one of 160 teams in England’s top seven divisions still remain undefeated – Tottenham Hotspur. However, that Spurs only sit in fifth tells you just how many games they have drawn. It’s six out of 11 in the league for Mauricio Pochettino’s side, with their last four all finishing level. Being involved in the title [...]