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Manchester City vs Spurs - Match Preview

Manchester City vs Spurs – Match Preview – Premier League leaders Manchester City play host to Spurs this Saturday evening in a huge clash in the Premier League.

The hosts are absolutely flying at the top of the table, 11 points ahead of second place Manchester United. After their midweek victory over Swansea City, Pep Guardiola’s side have now broken the record for the most points achieved in Premier League history in the first 17 matches.

Aguero has 10 goals so far this season in the league Photo Credit: skysports.com

The visitors are looking to catch up with Chelsea in the league standings. They enter the fixture in decent form, having won their last three matches in all competitions.

Manchester City have been a delight to watch so far this season. Their ability on the ball is almost untouchable, with the likes of Kevin De Bruyne and David Silva opening up defences with their eyes shut. They have already managed to score 52 goals in their 17 matches this season and have only conceded 11 in the process. They are a frightening opponent for any side to face; Sergio Aguero being the main fear as he has already bagged 10 goals with three assists. Spurs may have their work cut out at the Etihad Stadium.

Skybet Correct Score Group Betting – Man City to Win 3-0, 3-1 or 3-2 – 7/2

Harry Kane has 12 goals so far this season, 2nd to current top scorer, Mo Salah Photo Credit: skysports.com

Spurs are currently 4th in the Premier League having attained 31 points from 17 matches so far. They haven’t quite been the picture of consistency that they have shown in the previous seasons, with uncharacteristic slip-ups from time to time. However, their recent form suggests they are ready for battle on Saturday, with prolific talisman Harry Kane spearheading the Londoners attack. The Englishman has scored 12 goals with one assist this season as he is looking to defend his golden boot accolade.

Skybet Match Result – Spurs to Win – 9/2

Manchester City have found no trouble entertaining their home crowds this season, having scored two or more goals in 87% of their Premier League matches at the Etihad.

Spurs have been awarded an average of 7.1 corners per match this season. Predicting that they will be sitting back and trying to catch City on the counter, they could win corners in behind the defence.

Craig Pawson is taking charge of this Premier League tie, he has averaged 41.5 booking points across his 13 matches so far this season.

 

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West Brom vs Man United - Match Preview

West Brom vs Man United – Match Preview – Manchester United will be hoping to bounce back from last week’s derby defeat as they take on West Brom at the Hawthorns.

 

Since appointing Alan Pardew as Tony Pulis’ successor, West Brom haven’t won. After picking up only one point from crucial games against relegation rivals Swansea and Crystal Palace, the Baggies now find themselves in the bottom three. With goals a struggle for West Brom, Pardew is going to have to find some way of getting them out of this mess. With the January transfer window fast approaching, it’s key that he can access his squad and bolster it in the right areas to keep them up.

Evans returns to his former club as he hopes for a win for new manager, Alan Pardew Phot Credit: skysports.com

Jose Mourinho’s men relinquished their 40 game unbeaten run at home last weekend with City running out 2-1 winners. That defeat has left United 11 points behind the league leaders with a number of pundits saying City have now secured the title. If United are to have any hopes of catching their noisy neighbours, they need to start with three points on Sunday.

Romelu Lukaku has come under a lot of criticism for his performance in the derby. The Belgian striker has struggled for form after initially making a fantastic start at his new club. Lukaku  missed a crucial chance to draw United level last week. Scoring the winner in the home win over Bournemouth will do the Belgian good but he has begun to draw criticism from his own fans, it’s vital that Mourinho re-energises his striker and gets him back to his form from the start of the season.

Can Lukaku get back to form as he was at the beginning of the season? Photo Credit: skysports.com

In the derby, it was apparent that United missed Paul Pogba. Since returning from injury the Frenchman has shown how much they have missed him. Without him, they lack creativity in midfield and someone who can run with the ball, breaking past defenders and setting up chances. Whilst Herrera and Matic are good players, they don’t possess the same qualities of Pogba. With this the last of his three-match suspension, Mourinho will be relieved to get his star man back.

West Brom have conceded two or more goals in four of their eight home matches this season. That is the second highest in the league, with only Stoke and Palace ahead of them on five apiece. Similarly, United have scored two or more goals in half of their away matches this campaign. A percentage that leaves them sixth in the table.

West Brom’s recent form against United is quite good, having only lost three of their last eight meetings. Their last win came at the Hawthorns in 2016 as they ran out 1-0 victors. With their current form and lack of threat up top, I can only really see an away win in this one.

 

Prediction: West Brom 0-2 Manchester United

 

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Sheffield Wednesday vs Wolves - Match Preview

Sheffield Wednesday vs Wolves – Match Preview – Sheffield Wednesday host league leaders Wolves at Hillsborough in a bid to end their winless run.

The Owls are without a victory in five matches after losing their seven-game unbeaten run last weekend at Norwich. With Wednesday marooned in mid-table, ten points adrift of the play-off places, pressure has further mounted on manager Carlos Carvalhal. A number of reports have speculated that if Wednesday don’t produce a good performance on Friday night, it could be the end of Carvalhal’s tenure at S6.

After leading 1-0 at half-time last week, Wednesday disappointingly threw their advantage away and came away from Norwich with a 3-1 defeat. After being the better team for the first 45, the Owls looked like a team short on confidence as they collapsed in the second interval. Even there most consistent players looked out of sort. At home, Wednesday have drawn three of their last four games, with their last win back in October. If they are to try and recapture the form of the last two campaigns, they need to make Hillsborough a fortress again. This needs to start on Friday.

A must win game for Sheff Wed manager Carlos Carvalhal who could be on his way out if unable to turn things around Photo Credit: skysports.com

Wolves lost their six-game winning run last weekend as they drew a blank with Sunderland. After such an impressive run, Nuno Santo’s men struggled to break the Black Cats down and were left frustrated with just a point. With Wolves last defeat coming in October, it will no doubt be Wednesday’s toughest task of the season yet. The division’s top scorers have lost only twice on the road this season and have won their last three away games without conceding a goal. Not only are Wolves clinical in attack but defensively they are sound as well. Wolves have conceded just two goals in their last seven games, collecting five clean sheets.

Bonatini has 12 league goals this season for Wolves Photo Credit: skysports.com

Last season Wednesday defeated Wolves 2-0 at Molineux before drawing 0-0 at home. This season they will come into the tie as massive underdogs. Wolves have only lost one of their last seven visits to Hillsborough, which came back in 2015. Wolves have scored 2+goals in six of their ten away games this season, which is the second highest in the division. Similarly, Wednesday have scored twice or more in six of their ten home games, which is the fifth highest in the league.

Whilst form would point towards three points for Wolves, I think this will end in a draw. Wednesday don’t lose many games at home, and with the pressure now firmly on the players to perform it might spark them into life. With the Owls underperforming so drastically this season, we are bound to soon see a performance more in keeping with their two top-six finishes in the last two seasons.

 

Prediction: Sheffield Wednesday 2-2 Wolves

 

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SKYBET: CAVALEIRO TO SCORE A BRACE- 12/1

SKYBET: WINNING MARGIN WOLVES BY EXACTLY ONE GOAL- 11/4

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NFL - Gameweek 15 Preview

NFL – Gameweek 15 Preview – Both the NFC & AFC playoff races are heating up, with only 3 games left in the season before the playoffs, here are my top 5 predictions for the week.

Saturday Night Prime Time: Chargers at Chiefs

The Chargers have been hot and are tied with the Chiefs for the number 1 seed in their division, they are also in a 3-way tie for a wildcard spot in the playoffs. A loss would put the Chiefs out of the playoffs for the interim, so this is a must win for both teams. The Chiefs had a great start and have been up and down since. At home with their crowd, I expect them to be in sync on both sides of the ball. However, with the Chargers momentum I see them pulling away late.

Chargers to Win – 24-20

Rivers: 300 YDS, 2 TDS

Gordon: 86 Total YDS, 1 Rushing TD

Allen: 115 YDS, 1 REC TD

Patriots at Steelers

This game will determine the number 1 seed in the AFC along with home court advantage throughout the playoffs. The Pats are coming off a disappointing loss against the Dolphins and it is rare they lose back to back games. The Pats are also getting their pro bowl TE Rob Gronkowski back from suspension and will look to get their offense back on track. Meanwhile, the Steelers have been rolling as winners of 8 straight games, and with MVP Candidates, Antonio Brown and Le’veon Bell, their offense possesses the top WR and RB in the league. History shows the Steelers struggle on the road against the Pats, at home with their ultimate goal of home field on the line, in a close game I see the Steelers inching it out.

Steelers to Win –  31-28

Roethlisberger: 255 YDS, 2 TDS

Bell: 125 Total YDS, 1 Rushing TD, 1 REC TD

Brown: 110 YDS, 1 TD

 

Rams at Seahawks

Coming off their loss to the Jags, the Seahawks are injured on defense and that won’t go well against the top 3 scoring offense that is the Rams. Meanwhile, the Rams lost a close game against the Eagles but are still in the hunt for the top seed in the NFC. Seattle won the first matchup between these two teams earlier in the season and will be playing for their playoff lives. The Rams are virtually in the playoffs with a win and with a loss, the Seahawks would be officially out of the playoffs. At home against a top division rival, I have the Seahawks winning a close one.

Seahawks to Win –  28-24

Wilson: 300 YDS, 2 TDS, 1 Rushing TD

Baldwin: 100 YDS, 1 TD

Jets at Saints

The Saints lost a close game against the Falcons and are in a tight race with the Panthers for the lead of their AFC South Division. This is a must win for the Saints and star rookie RB Alvin Kumara should be back from injury giving them a boost. Next week the Saints will face the Falcons again, I expect them to get back on track this week, to gain momentum for next week’s showdown.

Saints to Win –  24-14

Brees: 275 YDS, 2 TDS

Kumara: 100 total YDS, 1 TD REC

Ingram: 85 YDS, 1 Rushing TD

Thomas: 75 YDS, 1 REC TD

 

Packers at Panthers

It’s the return of star QB Aaron Rodgers for the Packers but would need to run the table for any hope of getting in the playoffs. Meanwhile, the Panthers upset the Vikings last week and are in a heat with the Saints on winning their division. The past two years the Packers have ran the table and with Rodgers back even at possibly 80% health, I believe that will galvanize the Packers defense and jumpstart their offense. In an upset, I have the Packers winning late.

Packers to Win – 24-21

Rodgers: 285 YDS, 3 TDS

Adams: 105 YDS, 1 TD

 

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West Ham United vs Arsenal – Match Preview – As the Premier League enters its busiest season, we have been treated with more midweek action. West Ham host Arsenal in what is promising to be an entertaining London derby.

West Ham sent shockwaves through the league on the weekend, surprisingly beating Chelsea 1-0 at home. The victory was not only David Moyes first as Hammers manager but also helped them close the gap inside the relegation zone; now only missing out on goal difference.

Arnautovic scored the only goal of the game as West Ham defeated Chelsea Photo Credit: skysports.com

Arsenal didn’t quite give the performance many fans were hoping for against Southampton after their emphatic 6-0 victory over BATE last week. They managed to salvage a point thanks to a late Olivier Giroud goal that was deserved due to their dominance.

Arsenal grabbed a late equaliser after Charlie Austin’s early goal to draw 1-1 in their last game Photo Credit: skysports.com

West Ham are currently 18th in the Premier League standings. They have managed to grab 13 points from their first 16 matches; a very poor showing from them given their positive reinforcements during the summer transfer window. Whilst goals have been hard to come by for the Hammers, they haven’t been for their opponents, as West Ham have already conceded 32 goals this season; more than anyone else this season. Arsenal’s attack at times have been very clinical, could they prove that the Chelsea result was a fluke or are they finding their feet?

Skybet Match Result – West Ham to Win – 17/4

Arsenal are currently 5th in the Premier League, chasing the top four with only one point separating them and Liverpool. They have been a picture of inconsistency thus far, with irregular line ups from Arsene Wenger that have sometimes crucified opposition defences but at times they have crucified their own. Alexis Sanchez and Alexandre Lacazette have been the most promising sights for the Gunners and will be the key men that West Ham will look out for. Can they put the pressure on the top four?

Skybet Correct Score Group Betting – Arsenal to Win 1-0, 2-0 or 2-1 – 2/1

Arsenal have only scored two or more goals once away from home all season in the Premier League. Whilst West Ham have only scored two or more twice at home. This could come down to just a solitary goal.

West Ham have averaged 26.9 booking points per match this season while Arsenal have only averaged 15.0. Though, as it is a London derby, this could get fiery.

Jonathan Moss takes charge of the fixture, he has averaged 35.9 booking points in his 11 Premier League matches.

 

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PDC World Championships

PDC World Championships – On Thursday 14th December, the ‘Ally Pally’ will open its doors and the seasons biggest tournament will kick off.

The PDC’s best players will all be confident they can end their 2017 on a high; with Phil ‘The Power’ Taylor hoping to end his whole career on a high after announcing his retirement after his World Championship campaign.

Here are some of the outright odds that SkyBet are offering for the PDC World Championships:

Michael Van Gerwen – 8/11

van Gerwen is the heavy favourite to retain the championship Photo Credit: skysports.com

The bookmakers clear favourite is ‘MVG’, very unsurprisingly. The Dutch darting dynamo is everyone’s favourite to sweep the competition just as he did last season in an enthralling 11-7 victory over Gary Anderson in the final. Van Gerwen heads into the competition in fine form, having won four consecutive televised finals; the most recent being the Players Championships in Minehead on 26th November.

His robot-esc accuracy entwined with his throwing pace can sometimes feel like it’s unfair on his opponents. He is sure to be pumped up for the tournament, as he will want to ruin Phil Taylor’s retirement party.

Previous World Championship titles (2) – (2014, 2017)

Gary Anderson – 7/1

Betting W/O Gerwen – 9/4

Anderson will need to step up from his performances in the year to win this Photo Credit: skysports.com

The Scotsman hasn’t enjoyed his finest calendar year, with his last tournament title coming back in June at the Players Championship in Wigan. Whilst he has been progressing far in many tournaments, lifting the trophy has often seemed just one step too far for Anderson. He will be hoping to bounce back from his agonising 16-15 loss to Peter Wright in the semi-finals of the Grand Slam last month.

He always seems to fair well in recent years at this tournament, maybe it’s that Ally Pally crowd.

Previous World Championship titles (2) – (2015, 2016)

Peter Wright – 12/1

Betting W/O Gerwen – 4/1

Last year’s runner up will want to go all the way this year Photo Credit: skysports.com

Peter Wright seemed to capture the hearts of every darting fan back in the 2017 Premier League finals at the O2 arena. The pressure became too much for the Scotsman as he was one dart away from beating ‘MVG’ in the final however missed six darts at double and seemed to curl into a ball of despair. Since then, the Scotsman didn’t let it ruin his year as he continued to impress on the PDC circuit and most recently just lost out in the Grand Slam final 16-12 to guess who?…

The world ranked number two has suffered a tough couple of weeks, however, as he was rushed to hospital only a matter of weeks ago and has had to pull out of all events ahead of this one. Could this see him suffer in form?

Previous World Championship titles (0)

Phil Taylor – 14/1

Betting W/O Gerwen – 11/2

Phil Taylor will want to end on a high at his last ever tournament Photo Credit: skysports.com

Darts biggest legend will hang up his shirt after this tournament. It is sure to be a sad day for all fans of the sport. To end his career at the tournament and building he has seen so much success in seems to have a ‘written in the stars’ feeling to it. Taylor will have the crowd in the ally pally and at home on his side as he will look to create one of darts greatest moments.

He enters the tournament in decent form, however he seems to have been suffering the same issues as Gary Anderson. His entire year has been building up to this however, he will be mentally and physically ready to face anyone.

Previous World Championship titles (14) – (1995–2002, 2004–06, 2009–10, 2013)

Rob Cross – 16/1

Betting W/O Gerwen – 14/1

Rob Cross could be the dark horse in the tournament Photo Credit: skysports.com

Rob Cross has enjoyed a meteoric rise this year, really cementing his place on the PDC circuit as an established player. He began the season relatively unknown; better known to fans as Joe Cullen’s roommate. Both his treble hitting and his percentages on the doubles have made him a nuisance to be drawn against even against the best.

He has recently dispatched of Raymond van Barneveld, Adrian Lewis and James Wade in different competitions in November. Currently ranked 20th in the PDC Rankings, Cross must be the one to watch.

Previous World Championship titles (0)

 

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  • Raymond van Barneveld – 66/1
  • Dave Chisnall – 125/1
  • Simon Whitlock – 125/1
  • James Wade – 150/1
  • Kim Huybrechts – 200/1
  • Jelle Klassen – 250/1
  • Joe Cullen – 300/1

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Huddersfield vs Chelsea - Match Preview

Huddersfield vs Chelsea – Match Preview – Chelsea will be raring to get back to winning ways against Huddersfield Town on Tuesday night after suffering a surprising 1-0 loss to West Ham on the weekend.

Antonio Conte admitted his side’s title defence is over after the defeat, with The Blues now a huge 14 points adrift of Manchester City after the 2-1 derby day victory against Manchester United on Sunday for Pep Guardiola’s team.

David Moyes’ first win as West Ham manager was Chelsea’s first league defeat in nine games, which was also to a relegation-battling side in Crystal Palace. Since then, Chelsea had beaten Manchester United and won their Champions League qualifying group, only not winning four of the 12 fixtures since.

However, it is the general inconsistency that separates this Chelsea team from last year’s all-conquering force, and whilst Eden Hazard has been sublime at times there seems to be a slight spark of creativity missing.

Fabregas needs to become the creative force he has been in previous seasons Photo Credit: skysports.com

The Blues are still ahead of every other team in the league bar the two Manchester clubs though, and will be hoping to solidify a minimum of a third-place finish to guarantee Champions League football for next season. No trophies would likely see the end of Conte’s reign at Stamford Bridge, however.

Saturday truly was a matchday of contrasting emotions for the two sides, as Huddersfield bounced back from losing four consecutive matches to beat Brighton 2-0 on Saturday.

After an excellent start to the season by winning their maiden three games in the Premier League, David Wagner’s side had gradually crept towards the wrong end of the table with just one win in their next 12 afterwards.

The much-needed win over Brighton meant they leapfrogged not only their beaten opponents, but Stoke City and Bournemouth too – and the 2017 Championship play-off winners currently sit in a very respectable 12th position.

Mounie bagged a brace on the weekend and will hope to continue to find the back of the net Photo Credit: skysports.com

An even more encouraging aspect for Huddersfield is that record £11.5m singing Steve Mounie was back amongst the goals; his double on Saturday was the first time the Beninese striker had found the net since his brace on the opening day of the season against Crystal Palace.

Stats

Conte always likes his team to be structurally sound, and only Manchester United can boast a better clean sheet record than his Chelsea team in the league so far this season. The Blues have kept seven clean sheets in total and will be confident of adding to that total against Huddersfield.

Huddersfield are the obvious bet for card-related issues, no team in the division has been awarded more than The Terriers two red cards and only West Brom and West Ham (32) have received more than the 29 given to Wagner’s team. This puts Huddersfield third in our club card stats table, receiving an average of 2.1 cards per game for an average booking points figure of 22.7 per match.

One would expect Chelsea to be the dominant side and pushing forward as often as possible, and as a result earn a large number of corners. This would be in line with their joint-third place standing in our club corner stats this season, with only Spurs (101) and Man City (103) being awarded more than The Blues’ 96 this term.

 

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Reading vs Cardiff City – Match Preview – Cardiff City will look to close the gap on league leaders Wolves with a win against Reading on Monday night.

With Wolves only able to draw 0-0 with Sunderland on Saturday, it opens the chance for Neil Warnock’s side to trim their lead. Cardiff have performed above expectations so far this season sitting in second place. They are three points off third-placed Bristol City and five behind Wolves.

Cardiff have lost just one of their last eight games and have won their last four on the bounce. The Bluebird’s recent run has been in no small part down to their defensive solidity, with Warnock’s men conceding just four goals in eight games and earning five clean sheets. This has been an earmark of all Warnock’s sides and a blueprint he has used to earn himself six football league promotions.

One slight hindrance to their play, however, has been an inability to score lots of goals. Unlike many of the other top six sides, Cardiff specialises in keeping goals out rather than putting them in and if they could add a little more firepower to their squad in January they could be set for automatic promotion. They have managed 30 goals in the league this season which would rank them 10th, but they do have the best defensive record in the division.

Bogle (right) can be a real threat to the Reading side Photo Credit: skysports.com

After a woeful start to the season, Reading seem to have cured their play-off hangover and have slowly climbed the table. The Royals are now in 16th place and now 10 points clear of the relegation zone. Jaap Stam’s side have only lost one of their last seven games, collecting 14 points along the way as they begin to show flashes of what helped them finish third last campaign.

Like Cardiff, Reading struggle to score goals. The Royals lack a focal point in attack and with Jan Kermogant only just returning to fitness they could look to bolster their ranks in the January window. Whilst I think Reading will be fine and they have improved, I can’t see them finding themselves in the top six again come May.

With neither side prolific in front of goal, this game will be settled by fine margins. Both sides have seen only 45% of their games feature over 2.5 goals this season, which only furthers this prediction. Similarly, Cardiff have only scored two or more goals away from home in three of their ten games this season, whilst Reading have only scored more than two goals three times this season.

Whilst these aren’t two bad sides, I don’t think this game will be one for the purists. I think one goal may decide the outcome and I’m going to edge the way of Warnock’s men.

 

Prediction: Reading 0-1 Cardiff City

 

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Liverpool vs Everton - Match Preview

Liverpool vs Everton – Match Preview – The blockbuster weekend of Premier League action continues with the Merseyside derby this Sunday. This fixture often delivers on its hype, with goals galore and this time shouldn’t be any different.

Liverpool will host the fixture as they look to close the gap on the top three; currently sitting fourth in the league standings. Jurgen Klopp’s side have been a delight to spectate this season, with their quick counter attacking style of play. They have their front three to thank for much of that as Mo Salah has been stealing headlines. The Egyptian is 1st in the top scorers table with 12 goals and three assists. His sheer pace and calm nature in front of goal has seen him settle into life very well at Anfield.

Liverpools’s attack has been breathtaking to watch this season Photo Credit: skysports.com

Their most recent outing was midweek in the Champions League where they really put on a show. Three goals from Coutinho, two from Sadio Mane as well as Roberto Firmino and Mo Salah getting in on the action saw Liverpool top their Champions’ League group in style. They are in emphatic form, will this carry on into Sunday?

Skybet Correct Score Group Betting – Liverpool to win 3-0, 3-1 or 3-2 – 3/1

Can Rooney grab the blue half of Merseyside the win at Anfield Photo Credit: skysports.com

Everton are finally starting to find their feet this season after an almost laughable beginning to proceedings. The recent managerial appointment of Sam Allardyce really seems to have boosted the Everton camp who now have won three games on the bounce. Wayne Rooney has been coming back in to form and their most recent Premier League outing saw them overcome a rigid Huddersfield side, 2-0. Goals from record signing Gylfi Sigurdsson and Dominic Calvert-Lewin saw Everton jump to 10th in the league standings. Proving they are capable of playing well, they will be hoping to gain some local pride.

Skybet Match Result – Everton to Win – 9/1

Liverpool have scored two or more goals in 53% of their Premier League matches so far. Everton have averaged 20.0 booking points per match so far. It should be a feisty encounter.
Klopp’s men have been awarded an average of 7.6 corners at Anfield in the Premier League this season, only Spurs have a higher average.
Craig Pawson will take charge of the match this Sunday. Pawson has awarded an average of 41.7 booking points over 12 Premier League encounters.

 

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