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PSG vs Real Madrid: Boosted 14/1 Champions League Bet Builder Tip

by Martin Laurence at Jumanne, Feb 15 2022 17:02
PSG vs Real Madrid: Boosted 14/1 Champions League Bet Builder Tip The Champions League is back with a bang as long time title hopefuls Paris Saint-Germain host the tournament's most decorated side in Real Madrid.Both sides top their respective domestic league's heading into Tuesday night's showdown, and have a plethora of talent to call upon in attacking areas. Li...
Categories: Featured

Burn, Targett, Ekitike: How deadline day flurry could see Newcastle lineup

by Martin Laurence at Jumatatu, Jan 31 2022 10:35
Burn, Targett, Ekitike: How deadline day flurry could see Newcastle lineup While Newcastle fans will have expected their club to be busy this month, with three new signings confirmed already, few would have expected that four more could yet arrive on deadline day.The Toon Army have their sights on a quadruple swoop to bolster their options across the pitch, and while seali...
Categories: Team Focus

Luis Diaz vs Sadio Mane: Why Liverpool couldn't let Tottenham poach perfect replacement

by Martin Laurence at Ijumaa, Jan 28 2022 11:35
Luis Diaz vs Sadio Mane: Why Liverpool couldn't let Tottenham poach perfect replacement Earlier this month, Liverpool were credited with an interest in Porto winger Luis Diaz, but appeared willing to wait until the summer to make their move. Then came Tottenham, who were keen to steal a march on the Reds before the end of the window, submitting a bid earlier this week.That bid was reje...
Categories: Player Focus

Guimaraes, Luiz or Arthur? Arsenal midfield search hones in on Brazil trio

by Martin Laurence at Alhamisi, Jan 27 2022 17:59
Guimaraes, Luiz or Arthur? Arsenal midfield search hones in on Brazil trio There has been a trend to Arsenal's search for a new midfielder this month, with the three names most strongly linked with the club all hailing from Brazil.The Gunners' need for reinforcements in the middle of the park has been made abundantly clear in recent weeks. Injuries and the absences of Thom...
Categories: Player Focus

Who is Wout Weghorst? Burnley replacement to justify Chris Wood sale

by Martin Laurence at Alhamisi, Jan 27 2022 15:20
Who is Wout Weghorst? Burnley replacement to justify Chris Wood sale When Burnley sold Chris Wood to relegation rivals Newcastle, there were differing opinions on the deal. Many felt Newcastle had paid over the odds - reportedly triggering a release clause in doing so - while some felt it would prove a shrewd signing to bring in a Premier League proven goalscorer.The...
Categories: Player Focus

Who is Rodrigo Bentancur? The missing piece to the Aston Villa midfield?

by Martin Laurence at Jumatano, Jan 26 2022 10:51
Who is Rodrigo Bentancur? The missing piece to the Aston Villa midfield? One thing that has become clear in this often underwhelming winter transfer window is Aston Villa mean business. The club have already secured the services of Philippe Coutinho and Lucas Digne in moves CEO Christian Purslow confirmed were not altogether planned but simply too good to turn up.Could t...
Categories: Player Focus

AFCON 2021 Complete Team Guide: Possible XIs and Ones to Watch

by Martin Laurence at Ijumaa, Jan 7 2022 15:07
AFCON 2021 Complete Team Guide: Possible XIs and Ones to Watch AFCON 2021 is upon us, kicking off with hosts Cameroon taking on Burkina Faso on Sunday 9th January and we are delighted to confirm detailed statistical coverage and ratings of the entire tournament.With that in mind we've put together a brief team-by-team guide, highlighting the expectations, possi...
Categories: AFCON Focus

What the arrival of Philippe Coutinho means to Aston Villa

by Martin Laurence at Ijumaa, Jan 7 2022 10:41
What the arrival of Philippe Coutinho means to Aston Villa Philippe Coutinho is officially an Aston Villa player. While many will say that in itself is an indictment of the player's regression over the past three years, let the Villa fans have their moment!The Brazilian, reuniting with former teammate and friend Steven Gerrard, will likely take the number 1...
Categories: Player Focus

Chelsea vs Tottenham: Semi-Final Preview, Team News and Prediction

by Martin Laurence at Jumatano, Jan 5 2022 09:11
Chelsea vs Tottenham: Semi-Final Preview, Team News and Prediction Antonio Conte takes his Tottenham troops to Chelsea for the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi final, returning to Stamford Bridge for the first time since leaving the Blues in 2018.Spurs approach the game and indeed the double header as underdogs but will be confident of springing an upset against...
Categories: Match Focus | Team News

Quiz: Name every Premier League player heading for AFCON 2021

by Martin Laurence at Jumatano, Des 29 2021 15:48
Quiz: Name every Premier League player heading for AFCON 2021 With the rescheduled 2021 Africa Cup of Nations less than a fortnight away, the majority of the 24 teams involved in Cameroon next month have announced their squads for the tournament.As ever, there are a large number of players that will be competing for glory that ply their club trade among Europe...
Categories: WhoScored Quiz