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Arsenal v Manchester United Preview (10/03/2019)

3/8/2019

The climax to this weekend’s Premier League action comes from the Emirates Stadium as Arsenal host Manchester United in a crunch match in the race for the top-4.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has worked minor miracles since replacing Jose Mourinho as Red Devils boss in December.

The former United striker turned manager orchestrated a memorable Champions League victory against Paris Saint Germain on Wednesday night thanks in no small part to Romelu Lukaku who now has 6 goals in his last 3 appearances in all competitions.

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Unai Emery’s Arsenal side meanwhile endured European agony on Thursday when coming unstuck to Rennes in the Europa League despite having led early. Rennes currently 10th in Ligue 1 and a mere 34-points behind the aforementioned PSG.

It’s therefore somewhat of a surprise to see that the home side are currently priced up as favourites at 7/5 with bet365. Manchester United have won their last 6 in-a-row away from home, scoring 15 times in the process and look value to extend that sequence at 2/1 with bet365.

The Gunners have failed to score in just 1 game at the Emirates this season (when losing 2-0 to Man City on the opening weekend) while Manchester United have scored in all 15 of their games away from Old Trafford this season making the both teams to score selection an obvious bet at 4/7 with bet365.

All odds correct as of 16:00pm
(10/03/2019)

Everton v Liverpool Preview (03/03/2019)

2/28/2019

It’s the 233rd renewal of Merseyside Derby between Everton and Liverpool at Goodison Park this Sunday afternoon (16:15GMT).

Liverpool maintained their position at the top of the Premier League in midweek with a 5-0 drubbing over Watford while Everton snapped a 3-game losing streak with an equally comfortable 3-0 victory against Cardiff on Tuesday night.

The Reds have held the upper-hand over their local rivals recently with Everton without a win in this fixture since 2010. The hosts are therefore priced up as the outsiders to win on Sunday at 5/1 with bet365 while Klopp’s table-toppers are odds-on 8/13 favourites to come away with all 3-points.

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A 96th minute winner from Divock Origi was the difference in the reverse fixture at Anfield in December and the bit part Belgian striker could be in line to start with Roberto Firmino still nursing an ankle injury.

Origi is 8/5 to score at anytime with Bet365 and interestingly he is 5/1 to be the last goalscorer once again.

All odds correct as of 17:30pm
(01/03/2019)

Chelsea v Man City EFL Cup Final Preview (24/02/2019)

2/23/2019

The first piece of silverware in England goes on offer this Sunday as Chelsea face Manchester City in the EFL Cup Final at Wembley (16:30GMT).

Chelsea were beaten 6-0 by City a fortnight ago and Sarri’s side have since been put out of FA Cup on Monday by Manchester United, prompting bookmakers to slash the odds on the Italian’s departure from Stamford Bridge before the end of the season.

While Pep Guardiola’s City side snatched victory from the jaws of defeat in midweek with a 3-2 win in the Champions League away to Schalke to extend their winning run to 5 successive wins in all competitions.

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The Citizens were victorious in the League Cup 12-months ago with a 3-0 win in the Final over Arsenal and are unsurprisingly strong favourites to defend their crown at 2/7 with Bet365.

Leroy Sane has scored 2 goals in his last 2 games, inc. that stunning free-kick on Wednesday night against his former club and the German winger is 6/1 with Bet365 to open the scoring on Sunday afternoon.

All odds correct as of 23:30pm
(23/02/2019)

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)