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Man City v Chelsea Preview (10/02/2019)

2/8/2019

Manchester City returned to the summit of the Premier League in midweek following a 2-0 win over Everton but Pep Guardiola’s side can ill afford to take things easily as they prepare to face Chelsea at the Etihad this Sunday.

Maurizio Sarri’s side bounced back from their shock 4-0 defeat to Bournemouth with a comprehensive 5-0 victory over Huddersfield last weekend with new signing Gonzalo Higuain scoring his first 2 goals for the club since joining on-loan from Juventus in January.

Chelsea inflicted the first league defeat this season on Manchester City when the sides met at Stamford Bridge in December but the Blues are without a win at the Etihad since 2016.

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Since their 3-2 home defeat to Crystal Palace, City have won their last 6 consecutive home matches scoring no fewer than 29 goals in the process and conceding just twice so it’s no surprise to see them red-hot 1/2 favourites with bet365 to secure all 3-points on Sunday.

In terms of value, Sergio Aguero to score first is 11/4 with bet365.

The Argentine striker notched a hat-trick in City’s most recent home game against Arsenal.

All odds correct as of 16:30pm
(08/02/2019)

Man City v Arsenal Preview (03/02/2019)

2/2/2019

The Premier League wagon rolls on this weekend following a hectic midweek of fixtures and Manchester City will be desperate to get back on track after a shock defeat away against Newcastle United on Tuesday night.

Pep Guardiola’s men were in the lead inside the 1st minute at St James’ Park but 2 second-half goals saw the defending Premier League champions see the gap to current leaders Liverpool extended to 5-points.

Arsenal were also in action on Tuesday night, beating Cardiff City 2-1 at the Emirates with strikers Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang & Alexandre Lacazette both grabbing a goal apiece. The win was enough to move the Gunners into the all important 4th place (on goals scored) ahead of Chelsea.

Manchester City are currently priced up at 3/10 to get the better of Arsenal on Sunday afternoon with an away win 17/2 and the draw is 11/2 with bet365.

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City have a favourable head-to-head record over Arsenal in recent seasons, winning their last 3 in a row in the Premier League against the Gunners.

Raheem Sterling & Bernardo Silva were both on target during City’s 2-0 win in the reverse fixture on the opening weekend of this Premier League season and a repeat 2-0 scoreline is 8/1 with Bet365.

All odds correct as of 00:00am
(03/02/2019)

Arsenal v Man Utd FA Cup 4th Round Preview (26/01/2019)

1/24/2019

It’s the 4th round of the FA Cup this weekend and undoubtedly the pick of the weekends action comes on Friday night as 13-time winners Arsenal host 12-time winners Manchester United at the Emirates.

The Red Devils continued their impressive 100% winning record under new boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with victory over Brighton last Saturday with goals from Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford who has now bagged 5 goals in his last 6.

The Gunners, meanwhile- were 3-0 winners over Blackpool in the FA Cup 3rd round and Unai Emery’s side looked sharp when 2-0 winners over Chelsea in the Premier League last weekend.

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Alexandre Lacazette was on target on Saturday evening against Chelsea and has now scored 2 in his last 2 games at the Emirates Stadium and the Frenchman is an appealing 11/2 with Bet365 to score first against Man Utd on Friday.

Both sides have struggled on the whole to keep clean sheets this season and both teams to score on Friday night is currently just 4/9 with Bet365.

All odds correct as of 11:30am
(25/01/2019)

Arsenal v Chelsea Preview (19/01/2019)

1/17/2019

The pick of the Premier League action this weekend comes from North London as Arsenal host Chelsea in a crunch match in the battle for the top-4.

The Gunners were beaten 1-0 by West Ham last weekend, leaving them 6-points behind opponents Chelsea who currently occupy the final Champions League spot (4th).

Unai Emery’s men could in fact find themselves in 6th place by 5:30pm on Saturday, with Manchester United currently level on points with Arsenal facing Brighton in one of the Premier League 3pm kick-offs on Saturday.

Chelsea, meanwhile, were unimpressive against Newcastle last weekend but did enough to extend their unbeaten run in the Premier League to 4 games thanks to a 2-1 win.

The stats, as well as the sides head-to-head record, all point to goals in this fixture. Arsenal have kept just 3 clean sheets all season, while visitors Chelsea have found the net in 9 of their 10 away games in the Premier League.

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Bet365 is currently 4/7 for Both Teams to Score on Saturday evening.

Willian ended a run of 10 appearances in the Premier League without a goal last week, and the Brazilian winger at 11/5 Anytime Goalscorer makes for an interesting punt.

All odds correct as of 21:00pm
(17/01/2019)

Liverpool v Manchester United Preview (16/12/2018)

12/13/2018

The North-West Derby looks to be the pick of this weekend’s Premier League action, with table-topping Liverpool welcome Manchester United to Anfield on Sunday afternoon.

Both sides progressed to the last-16 of the Champions League during midweek despite very differing results.

Liverpool were resolute in beating Napoli on Tuesday night, with Mo Salah scoring the only goal. On Wednesday, Man Utd were beaten in Valencia though one suspects that Mourinho fielded a weaker side to better prepare for this Sunday’s fixture.

Jurgen Klopp’s men are unbeaten in 16 games in the Premier League this season (W13 D3) and have won their last 5 straight matches, scoring 13 and conceding just 1 goal in that time.

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Roberto Firmino has scored double-figures in each season since arriving on Merseyside from Hoffenheim in 2015, and the Brazilian has scored 2 in his last 4 appearances in the league.

Firmino to score first and Liverpool to win 2-0 is 22/1 with bet365.

All odds correct as of 17:00pm
(14/12/2018)

Manchester City v Manchester United Preview (11/11/2018)

11/9/2018

One of the most eagerly anticipated matches of the Premier League calendar takes place this Sunday as Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City take on Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium.

The Red Devils will no doubt be buoyed following a stunning midweek victory against Juventus in the Champions League.

Meanwhile, the Man City juggernaut showed no sign of slowing down after a 6-1 win against Southampton in the league last Sunday. They capably dismantled Ukranian side Shakhtar Donetsk in equally effortless fashion with a 6-0 victory on Wednesday night.

Paul Pogba scored a brace to inspire a 3-2 win for United in this fixture last season, but the World Cup winner has scored just once in his last 9 games in the Premier League this season.

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Raheem Sterling is enjoying another fine season under Guardiola, with 7 goals in 14 appearances in all competitions this season, and the tricky winger makes plenty of appeal at 5/1 to open the scoring on Sunday.

All odds correct as of 17:00pm
(09/11/2018)

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Barcelona v Real Madrid El Clasico Preview (28/10/2018)

10/26/2018

Sunday afternoon sees the latest instalment in one of football's greatest rivalries as Barcelona welcome Real Madrid to the Camp Nou for El Clasico.

Julen Lopetegui’s Real Madrid arrive in dire form, having lost 3 of their last 4 matches in La Liga. However, a 2-1 win in the Champions League on Tuesday gave the newly appointed manager a lifeline going into Sunday’s clash.

Barcelona, meanwhile, sit top of the league after 9-matches, leaving them 4pts clear of Madrid. Valverde’s side also showed they are capable of winning without the injured Lionel Messi with a comfortable 2-0 win over Inter Milan in the Champions League on Wednesday.

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Both teams have been on the scoresheet in 7 of the last 10 El Classicos, and it’s 1/2 for both teams to score on Sunday with bet365.

Luis Suarez has netted 4 times in La Liga this season, even managing to get one past Sevilla in Barcelona’s latest match, making him the 10/3 favourite to score first.

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All odds correct as of 13:30pm
(26/10/2018)

Manchester United v Juventus Champions League Preview (23/10/2018)

10/23/2018

Tuesday night sees the return of former United golden boy Cristiano Ronaldo to Old Trafford for the first time in 5-years as Manchester United host Juventus in the Champions League.

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Cristiano Ronaldo’s Juventus have started their 2018/19 Champions League campaign with back-to-back wins, despite Ronaldo seeing red after 30-minutes against Valencia on matchday 1.

Mourinho’s Red Devils looked a little toothless when held to a 0-0 draw at home to Valencia and a positive result is needed if they are to keep tabs on Tuesday night’s opponents who are already 2pts clear at the top of Group H.

The Old Lady were imperious when comfortable 3-0 winners over Young Boys 3-weeks ago with Paulo Dybala notching an impressive hat-trick. The Argentine hasn’t added to his tally for the season in 2 appearances subsequently but he can be backed at 13/2 with bet365 to score first.

The same firm make the visitors clear favourites to win,currently priced up at 6/4 with hosts Man United 21/10 & thedraw is 23/10.

All odds correct as of 11:30
(23/10/2018)

Croatia v England Preview - UEFA Nations League (12/10/2018)

10/11/2018

The UEFA Nations League returns and the stand-out fixture on Friday night sees a repeat of the 2018 World Cup semi-final between Croatia & England in Rijeka.

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Mario Mandzukic’s extra-time goal was the difference in Moscow in July as Croatia edged a tight 2-1 win over the Three Lions.

The hosts are subsequently favourites to claim victory inside 90mins on Friday at 33/20 with bet365.

England were beaten 2-1 by Spain in their opening match of the newly introduced Nations League, but there was plenty of promise to take from that game, and Gareth Southgate has named a squad full of youth including James Maddison who has started the season brightly for Leicester City.

Luka Modric and co. were brought back to Earth with a bump in their opening Nations League match, succumbing to a comprehensive 6-0 defeat to Spain last month.

Stopper Danijel Subasic is without a clean sheet for club or country in 7 matches andboth teams to score is 10/11 with bet365.

All odds correct as of 20:30
(11/10/2018)

Liverpool v Man City Preview (07/10/2018)

10/6/2018

We’ve got a mouthwatering clash at Anfield on Sunday as early Premier League pace-setters Liverpool & Man City go head-to-head.

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The 2 sides had contrasting weeks in Europe, with Liverpool going down 1-0 to a late Lorenzo Insigne goal in Naples on Wednesday night whilst Man City were 2-1 winners away to Hoffenheim after an 87th minute David Silva goal on Tuesday.

Jurgen Klopp’s men got the better of Guardiola and his eventual Premier League champions last season via a memorable 4-3 win at Anfield.

Bet365 have the Reds as marginal favourites to win at 6/4 with the visitors at 9/5 and the draw is 13/5.

Last seasons Golden Boot winner Mo Salah hasn’t quite been firing on all cylinders, but the Egyptian has found the net in all 3 Premier League games at Anfield.

He was, however, on target in 3 of the 4 games against the Citizens last year and is subsequently15/4 to score first on Sunday.

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Our money? Mohamed Salah to score first & Liverpool to win 2-1 is 35/1.

All odds correct as of 21:30
(06/10/2018)