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Sheffield Wednesday vs Huddersfield Town - Match Preview

Sheffield Wednesday vs Huddersfield Town – Match Preview

Skybet Championship Play Off Semi Final 2nd Leg, Hillsborough, Sheffield 7.45pm

Sheffield Wednesday and Huddersfield Town will both feel they are one step closer to the Premier League after a tense 0-0 draw in the play-off semi-final first time around.

After Reading’s 1-0 (2-1 on aggregate) victory over Fulham yesterday; both teams know that The Royals will be the opponents at Wembley should either team emerge victorious here.

The phrase perfectly poised is completely apt in this instance. The tie is on a knife-edge after an edgy affair in the 1st leg in which the deadlock scarcely looked like being broken.
Town were the dominant side but failed to capitalise and any good goal-scoring opportunities were limited. Kieran Westwood saved well from Nakhi Wells on more than one occasion to keep the scores level.

Team News 
Wednesday Midfielder Sam Hutchinson is back in contention after overcoming a knee injury. Gary Hooper is, however, still unavailable due to a hamstring problem.

Huddersfield welcome back goalkeeper Danny Ward from suspension and is likely to go straight back into the team.

Sheffield Wednesday will look to Fernando Forestieri to provide the goals tonight

Sheffield Wednesday will look to Fernando Forestieri to provide the goals tonight Photo Credit: skysports.com

Players to Watch
Fernando Forestieri is undoubtedly one of the division’s finest players when at his best. The diminutive forward has the ability to turn a game on its head in the blink of an eye – the type of creativity the 1st leg so desperately needed. The Argentinian’s second season for The Owls has been another strong one; scoring 12 goals in 32 appearances in The Championship. Big matches are decided by fine margins and Forestieri can definitely be the difference maker.

Terriers striker Nakhi Wells can be a frustrating player at times; plenty of ability but perhaps lacks the consistency to be a top player. However, when fit and firing the Bermudan forward is a handful for any defence and will be a constant worry for Wednesday’s defence with his lightning pace and running in behind. 10 goals this campaign represents a decent return for Wells; after missing a couple of chances in the first leg a goal in this game will see his contribution to the team be unquestionably more notable.

Nakhi Wells can fire Huddersfield into the final at Wembley

Nakhi Wells can fire Huddersfield into the final at Wembley Photo Credit: skysports.com

Summary
Expect another close encounter; neither side are likely to go gung-ho and risk exposure at the back so it could nervy and go right down to the wire.

However, Huddersfield have now not beaten Yorkshire counterparts Wednesday in 8 attempts and have not been able to score against them in the last 4. Pair that with The Owls’ excellent home record (only 6 defeats all season) and the experience of beating this season’s runners-up Brighton at this stage last year and the odds could well be in favour of the blue and white of Sheffield.

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UK / Ireland Horse Racing Preview - 17th May 2017

Horse Racing Preview

Here is our horse racing preview for Wednesday 17th May 2017 across UK and Ireland Horse Racing today, unit stakes advised upon each selection.

Horse Racing – UK / Ireland – 17th May 2017 -Worcester 2.30pm – Racing To School Here Today Novices’ Handicap Chase

Druids Folly – 9/4 – 2pt stake

Horse Racing – UK / Ireland -17th May 2017 -Yarmouth 3.20pm -John Cornell Memorial Handicap

Fashaak – 3/1 – 1pt stake (EW)

Horse Racing – UK / Ireland – 17th May 2017 -York 4.05pm – Tattersalls Musidora Stakes

Shutter Speed – 8/13 – 3pt stake

Horse Racing – UK / Ireland – 17th May 2017 -York 5.35pm -York Data Services Internet Cloud Solutions Handicap

Island Flame – 16/1 – 1pt stake (EW)

 Notes

A good week of racing with the York meeting beginning today and the Dante Stakes tomorrow. John Gosden’s filly Shutter Speed is unbeaten in her only 2 starts and looks to be able to make it 3 wins after today with Dettori on board. Gosden and Dettori won this last year with So Mi Dar and know how to win this race.

 

 

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Manchester City vs West Bromwich Albion - Match Preview

Manchester City vs West Bromwich Albion – match Preview

FA Premier League, Etihad Stadium, Manchester 8pm

 

Manchester City head in to tonight’s fixture with West Brom knowing a win is vital in order to qualify or the Champions League next season. With Arsenal also playing tonight, City hold the fate of their rivals in their own hands due to the 3 point difference. A win would potentially see them qualify.

Tony Pulis’ West Brom sit in 8th position and have pride to play for. The Baggies have not been in good for as of late, not winning in their last 8 games of the season.

Team News

John Stones could return tonight after recovering from a muscular problem he suffered back in April. Fabien Delph will miss the remainder of the season due to a leg injury. Sergio Aguero will be vying for a starting place as he has been demoted to a substitute since Brazilian Gabriel Jesus returned from injury. Pablo Zabaleta could play in his last home game for City since his decision to leave the Etihad at the end of the season.

Gareth McAuley could miss out due to a thigh injury

Gareth McAuley could miss out due to a thigh injury Photo Credit: skysports.com

West Brom could be without Gareth McAuley. The defender came off in the in the loss to Chelsea on Friday night with a thigh problem. Winger Matt Phillips will miss out due to a similar injury to team mate McAuley.

Player to Watch

David Silva has shown how much of a class act he really is. Since Guardiola moved the magical Spaniard into the central midfield area, Silva has dictated majority of the games he has played in. Not just with his quality passing and vision, but he has provided important goals to aid City’s push for a Champions League place. He has provided 4 goals and 7 assists in the league this season.

David Silva has been instrumental for Manchester City

David Silva has been instrumental for Manchester City Photo Credit: skysports.com

Manchester City have won the last 10 league meetings between the two.

David Silva has scored in back to back league games.

Albion have the worst record in the division since the start of April, earning just two points from seven matches – and failing to score in six of them.

 

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Arsenal vs Sunderland - Match Preview

Arsenal v Sunderland – Match Preview

FA Premier League, Emirates Stadium, London 7.45pm

Arsenal need to beat already-relegated Sunderland at The Emirates to push the fight for a Champions League place to the final day.

As what seems to be the norm with Arsenal; what began as a season full of promise meekly petered away. Now, in the closing stages The Gunners have been in excellent form and are battling to get into the pinnacle of European club football – the UEFA Champions League.

In seasons gone by the North-London club’s 5 wins from 6 (the solitary loss coming against Spurs; 2-0 in the last ever North-London derby) would have been enough to solidify 4th place as their own. In fact in the previous two season Arsenal have managed to finish 3rd (2014/15) and 2nd (2015/16) though some would argue not deservedly so.

However; Manchester City and Liverpool won their crucial matches on the weekend 2-1 at home to Leicester and 4-0 at The London Stadium respectively. This means qualification is out of Arsenal’s hands. Arsenal are 5th on 69 points with two games left, City on 72 having also played 36 matches while Liverpool have 73 points with a single game left.
The ever-increasing protests for managerial and board member changes seen so vividly throughout the season will undoubtedly resurface should Arsenal not finish in the top 4 – Wenger’s saving grace could once again be the FA Cup where they face a Chelsea team looking for a league and cup double.

David Moyes could be in for a difficult evening after a poor season

David Moyes could be in for a difficult evening after a poor season Photo Credit: skysports.com

Sunderland could only dream of having the struggles mentioned above, and find themselves rooted to the bottom of the Premier League table – relegated and guaranteed to face the battleground of The Championship next season.
The Black Cats have had a woeful season; losing 24 of their 36 matches so far and the atmosphere at The Stadium of Light reflects as much – dismay surrounds the club.

David Moyes has been ineffective and disinterested in leading the team as the manager. All whilst the owner Elis Short is desperate to sell the club, as a consequence has sold the club’s most promising player (Patrick van Aanholt for a fee rising to a reported £14m to relegation rivals Crystal Palace) and simultaneously refuses to invest any more money into the club.
It has been a mess and mass change is paramount should Sunderland want an instant return to the Premier League next season.

Team News  
Arsenal’s main concern is that Alexis Sanchez picked up a knock in the 4-1 victory over Stoke last time out and remains a doubt. Key defender Laurent Koscielny is also battling for match fitness due to a calf problem. Rejuvenated Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is ruled out with a hamstring injury and is also a doubt for the FA Cup final too.

Sunderland might be without trio Victor Anichebe (hamstring), Jason Denayer (thigh), and George Honeyman (back) with the latter picking up an injury in training and both Anichebe and Denayer sustaining knocks in the 2-0 defeat against Swansea on Saturday.

Ozil can change the game at anytime if on form

Ozil can change the game at anytime if on form Photo Credit: skysports.com

Player to Watch
This match will almost certainly be about whether Arsenal can raise themselves to the required levels to beat Sunderland or whether they will stall, rather than if Sunderland can outplay The Gunners.

As such the performances of the Arsenal players will be key.
Mesut Ozil is the personification of today’s Arsenal – on his day an absolutely wonderful talent that reduces the most difficult aspects of football to mere simplicity. The German international has had his critics this season, most of which fair, but has still returned his best goal output in an Arsenal shirt this season with 8. When flourishing, Ozil is a dream for forwards and runners from midfield and can place the ball through the eye of the needle at his own whim. When he plays well, Arsenal tend to play well – and if so, they will definitely be too much for Sunderland.

Summary 
Arsenal go into this match as massive favourites – their excellent recent form paired with Sunderland’s lack of something to play for and own horrendous form makes this a relatively sure thing for Wenger’s men.

In addition, Arsenal have never lost a home Premier League game to Sunderland – in 15 matches The Gunners have won 10 and drawn 5.
In fact, Sunderland have only beaten their Tuesday night opponents once in all 26 attempts in the Premier League, the solitary victory coming courtesy of a 1-0 win in November 2009.

Olivier Giroud is looking to become only the 3rd Arsenal player to score 50 goals at the Emirates with a goal, and just the 19th to score 100 for Arsenal in all competitions – his strong record of 4 goals in his last 4 appearances against Sunderland means it would be difficult to bet against the Frenchman doing so.

 

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Reading vs Fulham - Match Preview

Reading vs Fulham – Match Preview

Skybet Championship Play Off Semi Final 2nd Leg, Madjeski Stadium, Reading 7.45pm

(First Leg : 1-1)

After an enthralling first leg, Fulham will make the short trip to the Madejski Stadium to round off the first Championship semi-final. Jordan Obita gave Reading the lead with a wonderful left-footed strike before Tom Cairney equalled the proceedings with a headed goal, leaving the final score at 1-1.

Reading manager, Jaap Stam understands that Fulham possess an attacking threat and may try to sit off and defend their goal and catch them on the counter. Stam has admitted this has been on his mind, speaking with BBC Radio Berkshire: “We need to be aware of that they need to score. It’s going to be a very interesting game with two very good teams.” Will Reading be successful in keeping the potent Fulham attack at bay?

Skybet Clean Sheet – Reading to keep a clean sheet – 100/30

Fulham don’t have a great record of scoring goals in play-off matches. In fact, Cairney’s goal was the second goal in five play-off matches for the Cottagers. However, they haven’t been short of goals this season having scored 85 goals in their 46 matches of the regular season; the highest in the Championship equalling Newcastle and Norwich. Will Fulham continue their rampant riot in front of goal?

Skybet To Score – Fulham to score 2+ goals in 90mins – 10/11

Paul McShane will miss out after being sent off in the 1st leg

Paul McShane will miss out after being sent off in the 1st leg Photo Credit: skysports.com

Team News

The home side are without centre back, Paul McShane, as he picked up a red card in the first leg at Craven Cottage. They could also be without goal scorer, Jordan Obita, who picked up an ankle injury at full-time.

With a few now unavailable, Reading will look to their experienced players such as in-form striker, Yann Kermorgant. His goals have been crucial to Reading’s unexpected success, will the Frenchman strike again with another crucial goal?

Skybet Anytime Goalscorer – Yann Kermorgant to score in 90mins – 13/8

Cairney scored a vital equaliser for Fulham at Craven Cottage

Cairney scored a vital equaliser for Fulham at Craven Cottage Photo Credit: skysports.com

Fulham manager, Slavisa Jokanovic, has no new injuries to worry about. It’s possible he could name the same starting 11 who played the first leg.

Ragnar Sigurdsson and Michael Madl are still side-lined with their injuries however are on the mend and could play in the play-off final, should Fulham overcome Reading on Tuesday night. Cairney will remain an important figure for the visitors, will he get himself a second goal in this play-off tie?

Skybet Anytime Goalscorer – Tom Cairney to score in 90mins – 2/1

 

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Horse Racing Preview

Here is our horse racing preview for Tuesday 16th May 2017 across UK and Ireland Horse Racing today, unit stakes advised upon each selection.

Horse Racing – UK / Ireland -16th May 2017 -Beverley 2.30pm -Very British Raceday Saturday 10 June Selling Stakes

Mr Strutter – Evens – 3pt stake

Horse Racing – UK / Ireland – 16th May 2017 -Beverley 3pm – Annie Oxtoby Memorial Handicap

Bond Bombshell – 11/2 – 1pt stake (EW)

Thatcherite – 12/1 – 1pt stake (EW)

(Skybet – 4 places on all Each Way bets)

Horse Racing – UK / Ireland – 16th May 2017 -Beverley 3.30pm – Have Your Birthday Message Here Handicap

Mohab – 16/1 – 1pt stake (EW)

Horse Racing – UK / Ireland – 16th May 2017 -Warwick 4.10pm -Ticket Giveaways At 188bet Handicap Chase

Rocknrollrambo – 15/8 – 2pt stake

 Notes

Mr Strutter won a handicap at Thirsk and now drops in to selling company so this should be a winnable race once again.

Bond Bombeshell is a course and distance winner and though beaten on her last start at Pontefract, wasnt beaten far and she won here last year summer. A further drop in the weights and the filly looks good at an EW price.

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Chelsea vs Watford - Match Preview

Chelsea vs Watford – Match Preview 

FA Premier League, Stamford Bridge, London 8pm

 

 

Antonio Conte leads Chelsea to a League title in his first season

Antonio Conte leads Chelsea to a League title in his first season Photo Credit: skysports.com

The newly crowned Champions of England go into this fixture with a fully fit squad and Antonio Conte will be looking to maintain his good record by winning the last 2 games of the season at home in front of their own fans.

Watford have secured their place in the Premier League and Walter Mazzarri and his men will want to end the season on a high though their away form this season has been very disappointing.

 

Team News

Ngolo Kante was on the substitute’s bench when Chelsea won the league title against West Bromwich Albion at home and could return in the starting line up. Michy Batshuayi who scored the goal to give Chelsea the title could also have a starting place as will John Terry, who will leave The Blues at the end of the season after 22 years at the club.

Watford’s Christian Kabasele is out injured after suffering a hamstring injury in the defeat to Everton on Friday and Mazzarri is still without centre back’s Younes Kaboul and Craig Cathcart. Miguel Britos still remais sidelined. Tom Cleverley returns after being ineligible against his loanee club, Everton on Friday night.

Fabregas has provided 11 assists this season for his club

Fabregas has provided 11 assists this season for his club Photo Credit: skysports.com

Player to Watch

Cesc Fabregas has made 27 appearances for The Blues, scoring 4 and assisting 11. Assisting more than 10 times for the 6th consecutive season, a feat only the Spaniard has achieved. His passing ability and vision are second to none and with an FA Cup final on the horizon, Fabregas will be looking to impress Antonio Conte for a starting place at Wembley against his former club, Arsenal.

 

Chelsea are unbeaten in 6 Premier League meetings against Watford, since losing their first match in 1999.

If Chelsea win their final two fixtures they will become the first club to record 30 English top-flight victories in a 38-game season.

Watford have lost 6 consecutive away games without scoring for the first time since 1952.

 

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Horse Racing Preview

Here is our horse racing preview for Monday 15th May 2017 across UK and Ireland Horse Racing today, unit stakes advised upon each selection.

Horse Racing – UK / Ireland -15th May 2017 -Wetherby 1.50pm -Yorkshire Post Ladies Day – Tuesday 6th June Maiden Stakes

Alwahsh – 11/8 – 3pt stake

Horse Racing – UK / Ireland – 15th May 2017 -Wetherby 3.25pm -Racing UK Now On Talk Talk TV Handicap

Tellevoi – 9/1 – 1pt stake (EW)

Horse Racing – UK / Ireland – 15th May 2017 -Wetherby 4pm – Racing UK Now Live On YouView 231 Handicap

Mon Beau Visage – 6/1 – 1pt stake (EW)

Horse Racing – UK / Ireland – 15th May 2017 -Brighton 4.20pm – Labyrinth Challenge 18-20 August Handicap

Melabi – 5/4 -2pt stake

Notes

Alwahsh returned from a 220 day break to finish a short head behind stablemate Hakeem at Yarmouth and the William Haggas colt can go one better over this longer trip. Jim Crowley takes the ride rather than being on Dawaaleeb for Charlie Hills and that could be a sign in itself.

 

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Horse Racing Preview – Brighton & Windsor – 15th May 2017

Today’s horse racing preview comes from Brighton and Windsor’s night meeting.

This week was going to be limited due to myself being away for a few days, but some interesting runners have caught my eye for Monday.

 

15.50 Brighton – Fxelectrical.com Handicap (0-80)

Charlie Appleby seems to have some very nice youngsters on his books for Godolphin this coming season, one of interest here is Radjash. Turf debut came at Doncaster as a juvenile when finishing third to John Gosden’s Hyde Park.

He was stepped up significantly from 7f to 10f on his transition reappearance when beaten a favourite in a Windsor maiden. The runner up Mistress Quickly bumped into a smart individual next time out of Willie Haggas’s. They drop him back in at 7.9f this afternoon and has to be taken seriously off his opening mark of 77 on handicap debut.

Best of the rest could come from Hugo Palmer’s Munawar & Al Maktoums Morning Suit. The latter has experience around handicaps as a juvenile with a solid second in a 0-95 handicap on the all-weather at Newcastle on his last juvenile run.

His transition was pleasing when winning a 0-85 three runner affair at Lingfield back in January. Not been seen since and if the layoff has brought him on he is a player in this. Munawar got off the mark at the second attempt when winning at Lingfield over 8.6f. The third, Upgrade, franked the form on the all-weather at Southwell immediately.

One to keep an eye on in the market is course and distance maiden winner Diamond Bear. Looks well handicapped off an opening mark of 76 and has to be feared as the main danger to all.

Radjash : 1.5pt win @ SP (BOG)

17.20 Windsor – Sporting Life Pick 7 Median Auction Maiden Stakes (10f)

This looks a very good opportunity for Ed Walkers entry here Romanor to build on his solid second to Leaders Legacy who franked the form when winning a 0-95 handicap yesterday at Haydock.

It looked like a strong maiden at Epsom that should see at least the winner and third come on again. The step up to 10f looks the right move with him running on last time which was eye catching.

There look to be a few dangers, but more likely to come from Jane Chapple-Hyam’s Bullington Bear who shaped nicely when runner up on the all-weather at Chelmsford. Even though the maiden is not working out that well he just could be better than that form suggests and should make a pleasing transition.

Romanor : 1pt each way @ SP (BOG)

17.50 Windsor – Sky Bet Top Price Promise Handicap (0-85)

Charlie Appleby’s entry here Secret Advisor really impressed me when landing a big field maiden at Thirsk last month. The first three home should be picking up races throughout the season, especially the front two who were nicely clear.

Just the one in this I think could have a bit of class about him is John Gosden’s Crowned Eagle, Showed forwardness when off the mark at the third attempt at Nottingham on his final juvenile run. The runner up commands a good rating of 90, though the handicapper has been a bit lenient for his debut in this company off 85.

Crowned Eagle : 2pt win @ SP (BOG)

18.20 Windsor  – Weatherby’s Racing Bank Novice Stakes (5f)

The attitude of Godolphin’s juveniles this year has made me pencil quite a few into my tracker which included the smart Aqabah on Saturday.

Here they have Last Voyage, son of Eskendereya who if you have not heard of the sire, he is the son of Giants Causeway who sadly was struck down with injury when Kentucky Derby favourite.

The trainer has seemingly given him an easier maiden to compete in than take him to this week’s Dante meeting at York, Buick on board again.

Any of interest in the race, David Evans two-time runner up Last Page was unlucky not to collect his first win when just denied in a conditions race at Bath last month, can make his presence felt again.

Last Voyage : 2pt win @ SP (BOG)

 

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West Ham vs Liverpool - Match Preview

West Ham vs Liverpool – Match Preview

FA Premier League, Olympic Stadium, London 2.15pm

 

West Ham take on Liverpool today knowing their safety in the league is secure as they currently sit in 12th position with 42 points.

Liverpool will be hoping to secure a win in order to fend off the push from Manchester City and Arsenal for the Champions League places.

Liverpool are in 4th position and 2 points behind Manchester City with Arsenal in 5th, one point behind The Reds.

 

Team News

West Ham will be without both Captain Mark Noble and Cheikhou Kouyate for the remainder of the season as both have had surgery on long standing injuries.

Andy Carroll will miss out against his former club

Andy Carroll will miss out against his former club Photo Credit: skysports.com

Andy Carroll will miss out against his former club along with Michail Antonio, Pedro Obiang and Diafra Sakho who are all still injured.

Roberto Firminho and Lucas Leiva could feature but are doubts due to muscular problems.

Daniel Sturridge could be in line for a starting place after coming off the bench in the last few games and Adam lallana should also feature.

Player to Watch

Phillipe Coutinho can fire Liverpool into the Champions League

Phillipe Coutinho can fire Liverpool into the Champions League Photo Credit: skysports.com

Phillipe Coutinho has been highlighted many times but he is a class act. His dribbling and vision of the game is  brilliant and he is still only 24. He will enjoy the space on the large field at the Olympic Stadium and looks likely to be on the scoresheet once again.

 

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  • Skybet Price Boost – Andre Ayew to score and West Ham to win in 90 mins – 10/1
  • Skybet Scorecast Boost – Georginio Wijnaldum to score first and Liverpool to win 2-1 – 66/1
  • Skybet Scorecast Boost (Double Chance) – Manuel Lanzini to score first and either West Ham to win 2-0 or Draw 1-1 – 45/1
  • Skybet RequestAbet Up to 10/1 – A goal in each half and 5+ corners each half – 3/1
  • Skybet RequestAbet Up to 10/1 – Sturridge to score and Byram to be carded – 13/2
  • Skybet RequestAbet 11/1 to 28/1 – West Ham to score 2+ goals and 6+ West Ham corners – 11/1
  • Skybet RequestAbet 11/1 to 28/1 – Over 2.5 goals, 4+ corners each team and Byram & Can to be carded – 22/1
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  • Skybet RequestAbet 33/1 to 66/1- Lanzini to score, West Ham to win, BTTS and 40+ West Ham booking pts – 66/1
  • Skybet RequestAbet 80/1 and Above – Ayew & Lallana to score, 5+ corners each team and Collins & Fonte to be carded – 350/1