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Liverpool v. Chelsea Preview (14/04/2019)

4/12/2019

This Sunday looks set to be a huge day in the race for the 2018/19 Premier League title as Man City travel to Crystal Palace (14:05) before Liverpool host Chelsea (16:30) at Anfield.

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Jurgen Klopp’s side have made Anfield a fortress this season (W14 D2 L0).

However, Klopp has generally struggled against Chelsea since taking over from Brendan Rodgers as Liverpool boss- winning just twice in 7 games against the Blues in the Premier League.

Maurizio Sarri has endured a rather up-and-down first season in charge of Chelsea but the Blues seem to be in good form at the moment and more importantly the Italian is beginning to get the very best out of talisman Eden Hazard.

Liverpool are odds-on favourite at 4/6 with Bet365 while Chelsea are outsiders at 17/4 with the draw currently 16/5.

With such attacking players on display, it could be worth seeking some value in the goals markets with Both Teams to Score at 4/5 with Bet365 & Over 2.5 Goals is also currently 4/5.

All odds correct as of 16:00pm
(12/04/2019)

Watford v Wolves FA Cup Semi-Final Preview (7/04/2019)

4/4/2019

The Premier League takes a backseat this weekend as Watford and Wolves clash in a fascinating FA Cup semi-final at Wembley Stadium on Sunday afternoon (16:00BST).

The last time Watford reached the final of an FA Cup was back in 1984 while Wolves haven’t reached the final stage since 1960.

Both sides were in winning action in the Premier League during midweek with the Hornets winning 4-1 against Fulham on Tuesday whilst Wolves defeated Manchester United 2-1 on Wednesday night, just as they did in the FA Cup quarter-finals a fortnight earlier.

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Javi Gracia’s Watford have enjoyed a smooth passage up to now and have already knocked out a pair of Premier League sides in their cup run (Newcastle & Crystal Palace). Wolves, meanwhile- were forced into a replay by Shrewsbury in the 4th Round but they had previously knocked out Liverpool and claimed the scalp of Manchester United as mentioned in the quarter-finals. Nuno Espirito’s side seem thrive in the big games.

Wolves are 3/4 favourites to qualify for the final back at Wembley on May 18 while Watford are Evens with Bet365.

Wolves confirmed they had agreed a deal to sign striker Raul Jimenez on a permanent deal in the Summer and the Mexican striker, who has 3 goals in the FA Cup this season- is 5/1 with Bet365 to score first & 6/4 to score anytime.

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All odds correct as of 15:00pm
(05/04/2019)

Liverpool v Tottenham Preview (31/03/2019)

3/29/2019

Liverpool and Tottenham go head-to-head in a mouthwatering fixture at Anfield on Sunday (16:30BST).

Spurs were stunned by Southampton before the International break while Liverpool narrowly avoided an embarrassing draw to struggling Fulham in their most recent Premier League game.

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Klopp’s side were 2-1 winners in the reverse fixture against Pochettino’s Tottenham at Wembley in September. Roberto Firmino scored what would prove the decisive goal on that occasion and the Liverpool striker was among the goals for Brazil during the International break.

He is 7/5 with Bet365 to score at anytime on Sunday.

Sadio Mane has been on red-hot form for the Reds, scoring 9 in his last 9 in the Premier League- and he too continued that form when scoring for Senegal on Tuesday.

Sadio Mane to score first and Liverpool to win is 6/1 with Bet365.

All odds correct as of 17:00pm
(29/03/2019)

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)