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Everton vs Arsenal – Match Preview

October 21, 2017 by Ieuan Ivett·Comments Off

Everton vs Arsenal – Match Preview – Two underperforming sides in the Premier League face off in the Premier League this Sunday with Arsenal travelling to Everton.

The hosts endured another painful 90 minutes in their Europa League match against Lyon this Thursday. Frustrations overcame some of the players and Ashley Williams stole the headlines for inciting an ugly brawl that saw fans and players involved.

Arsenal managed to steal three points on Thursday against Crvena Zvezda right at the death. Olivier Giroud was on hand for the Gunners to save the team from another embarrassing result following their catastrophe against Watford last weekend.

The hosts are currently 15th in the Premier League with manager Ronald Koeman under severe pressure with their woeful performances worrying the board and fans. Their most recent Premier League outing saw them draw away to Brighton and Hove Albion, 1-1. A 90th minute penalty from Wayne Rooney salvaged a point after a poor performance.

Ronald Koeman will be desperate for a win Photo Credit: skysports.com

Everton have been uninspiring in front of goal and unstructured at the back this season. Whether it’s tactics or the team not gelling well, it’s seeing them lose plenty of matches and receive a lot of criticism following a summer where they invested heavily in the team so they could try and reach the upper echelons of the Premier League table and go far in the Europa League. Arsenal is a tough test for them, can they begin a recovery mission with a positive result on Sunday?

Skybet Match Result – Everton to Win – 11/4

Arsenal most recently in the Premier League lost 2-1 to Watford. A lapse of concentration in the dying minutes saw them concede twice and throw away a match they really should have won. Whilst they did recover well enough during the week to win away in the Europa League, the performance won’t be filling the fans with hope.

Sanchez could return after missing the Europa League game midweek Photo Credit: skysports.com

There is much speculation over the future of a number of Arsenal players who are crucial to Arsene Wenger. Alexis Sanchez could make a return whilst Mesut Ozil will hope to end the quiet patch he is going through. Despite many defensive insecurities, Arsenal are favourites heading into this fixture as they pose the larger threat with attackers such a Alexandre Lacazette. Can the North Londoners defeat the struggling Everton?

Skybet Correct Score Group Betting – Arsenal to Win 1-0, 2-0 or 2-1 – 21/10

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Crvena Zvezda vs Arsenal – Europa League Preview

October 18, 2017 by Ieuan Ivett·Comments Off

Crvena Zvezda vs Arsenal – Europa League Preview – Arsenal’s exotic European travels continue as they visit Crvena Zvezda in Serbia in the UEFA Europa League. Arsene Wenger’s men will hope to continue stamping their authority in Group H with another three points that would see them flying high at the top of their group.

The hosts are one spot behind their opponents in second with four points. They have only conceded once so far in the Europa League and have kept six clean sheets in their last seven domestic matches. No doubting they are a firm and rigid defence.

Arsenal were left with faces the same colour as their shirts in their previous outing in the Premier League against Watford. Having taken the lead, a lack of composure and sloppiness; a trait seen far too often in this Arsenal side lately, saw Watford grab two late goals and take all three points.

Sanchez could return to the squad in the Europa League Photo Credit: skysports.com

The frustrated Arsenal fans will be hoping for a much better performance abroad with the likes of Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil making possible returns to the starting eleven. The new system that Arsene Wenger has implemented for the season gives the side a lot of width to allow more crossing for Alexandre Lacazette and Olivier Giroud to pounce on to but too many defensive taboos have been, yet again, the issue. Crvena Zvezda enjoy scoring goals aplenty in the Serbian Premier League and can cause the North Londoners defence some real issues. Can Arsenal continue their good start to their European campaign?

Skybet Correct Score Group Betting – Arsenal to Win 3-0, 3-1 or 3-2 – 9/2

19 year old Luka Adzic has shown his talent for the Serbian side Photo Credit: hotsport.rs

Crvena Zvezda are a rather unknown quantity to most English football fans. The Serbian side have enjoyed a good start to both domestic and European campaigns; sitting second in Group H and top of the Serbian Super Liga.

Their most recent 5-0 and 4-0 victories over Sabac and Dinamo Vranje could strike some fear into the Arsenal fans as they are very aware of their defensive flaws. 19-year-old striker Luka Adzic has been making a name for himself in the Serbian scene, most recently scoring a hattrick against Dinamo Vranje. A team scattered with unknown talents, could the Crvena players cause a huge upset to a currently wounded Arsenal?

Skybet Match Result – Crvena Zvezda to Win – 7/2

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Real Madrid vs Spurs – Champions League Group H Preview

October 16, 2017 by Ieuan Ivett·Comments Off

Real Madrid vs Spurs – Champions League Preview – Tottenham face the toughest test of their season so far as they travel to Spain in the UEFA Champions League to face the current holders, Real Madrid.

Both sides have noticeable absentees ahead of Tuesday night’s fixture. Welshman and ex-Tottenham winger Gareth Bale is still sidelined with an injury whilst Dele Alli and Danny Rose are unavailable for the visitors.

Real Madrid and Spurs are odd as even at the top of Group H with six points; as well as having scored six goals each and conceded one. A victory for either side would guarantee top spot in the group halfway through the group stages.

Asensio is likely to start due to Bale being injured Photo Credit: skysports.com

The hosts most recently featured in La Liga against Getafe where they scraped a 2-1 victory thanks to a late goal from their Portuguese talisman, Cristiano Ronaldo. There is no doubt that Ronaldo poses the largest threat to the Spurs defence however, Madrid are not a one-man team. Youngster Marco Asensio has burst onto the scene in dramatic fashion scoring big goals in big games. Isco has also gone from strength to strength under Zinedine Zidane’s supervision and could feature this Tuesday at the Bernabeu.

Skybet Correct Score Group Betting – Real Madrid to Win 3-0, 3-1 or 3-2 – 100/30

Many doubted Madrid in their last Champions League match away to Dortmund as a result of their mediocre and sloppy domestic performances, however a brace from Ronaldo ensured they came home with three points. Will arguably the most dangerous attacker in the world punish Tottenham?

Skybet To Score a Brace – Cristiano Ronaldo – 7/4

Mauricio Pochettino’s men travel to Spain on the back end of some very impressive form. Unbeaten in nine matches and winning seven of them, they will feel confident they can scalp a result this Tuesday. Spurs uprise in the recent years has seen them earn the opportunity to travel to Madrid and play at the Bernabeu on this stage and many fans are calling it one of the biggest matches in Tottenham history. Can they deliver overseas?

Skybet Match Result – Spurs to Win in 90 mins – 6/1

Harry Kane will be relishing the test against the current champions Photo Credit: skysports.com

When there is a Spurs goal, more often than not Harry Kane is involved. The Englishmen has continued scoring goals off the back end of the previous two season where he was scoring for fun. Many are tipping Kane as one of, if not the, deadliest striker on the planet right now and he will relish the chance to play against one of the strongest defences in the world. Can he help Spurs grab some points at the home of the current champions of Europe?

Skybet Anytime Goalscorer – Harry Kane to Score in 90 mins – 5/4

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