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Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur – Match Preview – 22nd April 2017  
FA Cup Semi Final, Wembley, London

 

This Saturday sees a classic matchup between storied London clubs Chelsea and Tottenham, who currently occupy the top two places on the Premier League table. After a strong start, Chelsea have seen their seemingly insurmountable lead from March dwindle to a mere 4 points over a resurgent Spurs who are playing some of their best football ever of late. While Chelsea have lost 2 of their last 4, Spurs have won seven in a row in convincing fashion. Points and table standings will be cast aside on Saturday, however, when the two rivals meet in The FA Cup semi-final at Wembley Stadium for the chance to play once more at Wembley in May against the winner of Sunday’s Arsenal-Manchester City match.

As in any London Derby, emotions will be running high for the match, and this match has all the requisite components for a true battle on the pitch. There is certainly no love lost between these teams following a physical and emotional matchup last May at Stamford Bridge that ended Spur’s title chances and saw 12 yellow cards and at least one eye-gouging.

Team News

Surely the trophy chases of the last two years will be on the minds of both team’s players and managers as the teams face off in this important semi-final. As can be expected for a mid-April match, both teams are coming in to Wembley with some injury concerns. Tottenham have received a fantastic boost with the return of striker/talisman Harry Kane and defensive-midfield rock Victor Wanyama, and while they are still missing Left Back Danny Rose, they have managed to fill the role nicely with Kieran Tripper and Ben Davis, Chelsea are also relatively healthy, with only Marcos Alonso and Thibaut Courtois in doubt for the match.

 

Kane back to fitness for the semi final Photo Credit: espnfc.com

Spurs will be looking to avenge last season’s draw and to send wobbling Chelsea a message that they are for real. Adding to the drama is Spurs recent terrible form at Wembley Stadium, manager Mauricio Pochettino will have his work cut out for him in convincing his young team that they are in fact capable of taking down the league leaders in a stadium that has haunted them in years past, as well as in this year’s Champion’s league fixtures.

Players to watch

Diego Costa: The mercurial Chelsea striker excels at winding up his opponents, and has had great success at doing so against a young and emotional Spurs team. At his best, he is one of the best goalscorers in the league and he would love nothing more than to rattle the confidence of Tottenham at this critical moment in the season.

Diego Costa could play a huge role in the outcome of the game Photo Credit: dailyexpress.co.uk

Eric Dier: The Tottenham midfielder has seen a recent revival of his goal-scoring form from last season, and is seem by many as the backbone of the Tottenham midfield. How well he, and midfield-mate Dele Alli can keep their composure in the face of Chelsea’s blistering attack and scandalous shenanigans could well decide this match.

 

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  • Skybet Price Boost – Eden Hazard to score first – 13/2
  • Skybet Price Boost – Harry Kane to score and Tottenham to win in 90 mins – 4/1
  • Skybet Scorecast Price Boost – Pedro to score first and Chelsea to win  2-1 – 75/1
  • Skybet Pundits Picks – Charlie Nicholas’ Tips – How Will The Tie Be Decided – Tottenham in Extra Time –14/1
  • Skybet Player Card Accumulators – Diego Costa and Victor Wanyama both to be carded – 6/1
  • Skybet Both players to score – Eden Hazard and Harry Kane both to score in 90 mins – 7/1
  • Skybet Total goals, corners taken and booking points – Over 2.5 Goals, Over 10.5 Corners And Over 35 Bookings Points – 7/2

 

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Bournemouth v Middlesbrough – Match Preview – 22nd April 2017
FA Premier League, Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth 3pm

 

The Vitality Stadium hosts a huge relegation battle as Middlesbrough travel to Bournemouth with both teams looking to end their recent horrid form.

Relegation is a very serious prospect for Middlesbrough. They currently find themselves in the relegation zone in 19th, 6 points adrift from safety and Hull in 17th.
Removing manager Aitor Karanka and replacing him with coach Steve Agnew hasn’t provided the North-East side with the desired immediate reaction and they have not won in 15 league games.

Boro have only conceded 39 goals, less than teams such as Arsenal and Liverpool. However, the issue is unquestionably the side’s inability to score goals; they are the league’s lowest scorers this season having found the net just 23 times.

In fact, the two goals Boro scored against Hull in their last away match was more than in the previous 8 on their travels combined.
Only four players have netted more than once in the whole side and without top scorer Alvaro Negredo (who only has 8 himself) the team have only managed a dire 14 goals. A win is desperately needed against an out-of-form Bournemouth team to put pressure on Swansea and Hull and reclaim hope of escaping.

Alvaro Negredo is Middlesbrough's top scorer

Alvaro Negredo is Middlesbrough’s top scorer

The Cherries will feel a victory will see them safe, they are one place above Hull in 16th but have a 7-point cushion from Swansea in the relegation zone. A win would take them to 38 points with just 4 games remaining.

The job of securing Premier League safety seemed likely to happen a lot sooner for Eddie Howe’s men, but an awful run that has seen them win just twice on 13 matches has plummeted the Southern side back towards the danger zone.

If scoring goals is Boro’s problem, its keeping them out that is Bournemouth’s. They have only kept a clean sheet in one of their last 8 home matches too (against Swansea), conceding more than 2 goals in each of the other 7 in the process.

Team News 
Bournemouth’s biggest news is that on-loan Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere has been ruled out for the rest of the season after suffering a hairline fracture in his leg in the defeat against Spurs.
Callum Wilson, Andrew Surman, Rhoys Wiggins and goalkeeper Adam Federici all are recovering from knee injuries.
Midfielder Dan Gosling’s knee injury also means he is a doubt.

Key players Victor Valdes and Grant Leadbitter are definitely out for Middlesbrough while Rudy Gestede and Fabio are both doubts. Arsenal loanee Callum Chambers was ineligible to face his former side Monday and had sustained a foot injury but should be fit to play this time around.

Player to Watch
Despite the Cherries’ troubles, Joshua King has had a brilliant season; particularly since the turn of the year. The Norwegian international has 13 goals in the league this campaign with a huge 10 of them coming in 2017 – only the two top scorers in the entire league, Harry Kane and Romelu Lukaku, have more in that time. The 25-year-old has seen a position change to a more central striker role and is reaping the rewards, scoring against such teams as Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United and Everton in recent games.

Joshua King has been in fine form in 2017

Joshua King has been in fine form in 2017

Bournemouth are one of only two possible sides Middlesbrough could do the double over this season – the other being Sunderland. This highlights the struggles Agnew’s men.

Boro will be up against it too, as they have never beaten The Cherries away from home in the league. Only one of Boro’s last 29 away Premier League games against anyone has resulted in a win, against Sunderland in August 2016.

Rudy Gestede is currently on a massive 43 match run without a win in the Premier League. In fact, his only victory in the division came against Bournemouth for Villa – also in August 2016, where he scored the winner.

 

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  • Skybet Both Teams to Score under/over goals – Both teams to score and under 3.5 goals in match  – 9/4
  • Skybet Correct Score – Correct Score 2-2 – 12/1

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Norwich v Brighton Match Preview – Friday 21st April 2017

 Skybet Championship, Carrow Road, Norwich – Kick Off 7.45pm

Fresh from gaining promotion to the Premier League, Brighton travel to Norwich in the knowledge that victory will clinch the Championship title. The Seagulls have had a fantastic season and find themselves 7 points clear of Newcastle in 2nd with just 3 games to play.

After finishing in the play-offs in 3 of the last 4 seasons – including finishing 3rd and missing out on automatic promotion in heart-breaking fashion last year on goal difference on the last day – Brighton will feel this as deserved success.

Brighton have had a tremendously consistent season and have only lost 7 of their 43 games in the league to date.

Norwich on the other hand have endured an underwhelming campaign; one of the favourites for automatic promotion, The Canaries have drastically underperformed and are currently sat in 8th – the best position they can finish as 6th and 7th both have 10 points more with only 3 to play.

There is optimism, as victories like Norwich’s 7-1 demolishing of 3rd place Reading and a 5-1 win over Nottingham Forest and a 5-0 beating of Brentford all give hope of Norwich hopefully emulating Brighton’s success next season and returning to the promised land of the Premier League.

Team News
Canaries’ key man Wes Hoolahan is set to return after being rested during the win over Preston. Alex Tettey’s back injury makes him a doubt. Swiss international Timm Klose and Matt Jarvis are both ruled out with knee injuries and Louis Thompson is out for the season after having surgery.

Wes Hoolahan returns from injury Photo Credit: Squawka.com

For Brighton; forward Sam Baldock has been ruled out with a glute problem alongside Shane Duffy who has a foot injury. Connor Goldson is out for the season after diagnosis of a heart problem and needing surgery.

Mastermind of the Seagulls’ success, Chris Hughton is going back to Carrow Road for the first time since being sacked whilst in the Premier League at the end of the 2014 season.

Player to Watch

EFL Championship Player of the Year Anthony Knockaert has not tasted defeat in any of the 13 separate games he has scored in this campaign (12W, 1D), and is sure to have an impact on this match.

Anthony Knockaert won the EFL Player of the Season award Photo Credit: Squawka.com

The history book suggests Brighton will find this difficult, only emerging victorious once in their last 16 visits at Carrow Road (D7, L8) and have only beaten Norwich in 1 of their last 7 league meetings in total – although that came in this season’s reverse fixture with a 5-0 demolishing in favour of the ‘Gulls.

The Championship’s best defence (Brighton, conceded just 36) plays the division’s second best attack (Norwich, scored 76 and only beaten by Fulham’s 78) meaning an intriguing clash is ahead.

 

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  • Skybet Price Boost – Anthony Knockaert to score from outside the penalty area – 9/1
  • Skybet Price Boost – Glenn Murray to score and Brighton to win in 90 mins – 9/2
  • Skybet Scorecast Boost (Double Chance) – Steven Naismith to score first and either Norwich to win 2-0 or Norwich to win 3-0 – 50/1
  • Skybet Pundits’ Tip – David Prutton’s Tips – Glenn Murray to score first and Brighton to win 2-1 – 35/1
  • Skybet Featured RequestAbets – Both teams to score, 4+ corners each team and 20+ booking points each team – 15/2
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  • Skybet RequestAbet Specials 11/1 to 28/1 – Oliveria & Hoolahan to score, Norwich to Win and Over 2.5 goals – 16/1
  • Skybet RequestAbet Specials 11/1 to 28/1 – Murray to score, Brighton to win, over 2.5 goals and Dijks to be carded – 22/1
  • Skybet RequestAbet Specials 33/1 to 66/1 – BTTS and Dunk, Howson and Stephens to be carded – 40/1
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  • Skybet RequestAbet Specials 80/1 and above – Knockaert to score outside the penalty area, Cameron Jerome to score a header and Norwich to score exactly 2 goals – 125/1
  • Skybet Player to be carded – Alexander Tettey – 2/1
  • Skybet Player to be carded – Lewis Dunk – 2/1
  • Skybet Penalty to be awarded  – 5/2
  • Skybet Correct Score – 1-1 – 6/1

 

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Horse Racing Preview – Newmarket – 20th April 2017

Today’s horse racing preview comes from Newmarket, with 3 selections across the card. Wednesday came as a complete washout after some questionable performances, but no point in sitting here complaining about it, it is what it is for the start of the flat season. Let’s get down to it and hopefully the run of the green comes our way.

 

13.50 Newmarket – Bet365.com Handicap (2) (6f) 0-100

There looks solid value in the race with Mark Johnston’s Rich & Famous who won over course and distance last August. There was something amiss when he finished last in the Listed Rockingham Stakes on his last run as a juvenile.

I would like to think there is more to come from the son of Bernardini who showed promise on his first run which has thrown pattern winners. There are a couple of serious dangers in the race, probably more so from the Roger Varian Victory Angel who has run two good races at Doncaster which resulted in a placing in a maiden when behind Tafaakhor who recently won at Brighton.

On his return to Donny, he won decisively when landing the Cock of the North maiden, Castlecare ran well when fourth in the Listed JLT Stakes at Newbury and drops back to 6f this afternoon.

Rich and Famous : 1pt each way @ 13/2 (BOG)

14.25 Newmarket – Bet365 Handicap (2) 7f  0-100

David O’Meara introduces his Range Rover Hcp winner from this year’s Dubai carnival in Salateen who has been improving with every run this year which has seen him win the Listed Wulfruna Stakes on the all-weather and at the all weather championships, ran third to the useful Sovereign Debt.

Salateen won over course and distance back in the autumn in this company in a 0-105 and make his presence felt under Ryan Moore. Tabaarak has been bumping into some useful types which has included the likes of pattern winner Thikriyaat and Atlantic Sun who won on the all-weather in France.

The Hannon runner has been gelded and should settle more into this race, with a decent draw in stall 2 and current champ Jim Crowley taking the ride. The biggest danger to all is John Gosden’s Castle Harbour. After winning his first two races of his career which included over course and distance, a good run in the Jersey Stakes when sixth and built on that when third to Sovereign Debt at Doncaster which saw the likes of Kimberella back in fifth. That form has turned out solid with Kimberella notching up two wins from the new campaign which included the Sprint Championship win at Lingfield.

Castle Harbour ran terribly in the Doncaster Stakes on seasons re-appearance but drops bank to 7f this afternoon which should sharpen him up, Frankie Dettori is riding with confidence, notching up two winners yesterday which included the Nell Gwyn.

Castle Harbour : 1pt each way @ 13/2 (BOG)

15.35 Newmarket – Bet365 Craven Stakes (Group 3) (8f)

Last year’s Racing Post winner Rivet turns up her for William Haggas, the smart son of Fasting Rock has some big engagements on the racing calender in 2017.

He was put in his place by Churchill in the Dewhurst when finishing a fading fifth and I am not expecting any improvement on his first appearance, but had to be respected on the back of his juvenile form. One they all have to best is Aidan O’Brien’s War Decree who I think will win this year’s 2000gns.

Yes, it’s a bold statement, but we are only a couple of weeks away from the first classic of the season. I watched his Superlative Stakes run here last year and even though he was beaten by half a length on the day, the improvement was swift when reversing his defeat to Boynton in the Group 2 Vintage Stakes.

The runner up is the horse to take the form line on. Thunder Snow this year has won the Group 3 UAE 2000gns and the Group 2 UAE Derby and would be interesting if turning up at Newmarket in two weeks’ time for a possible clash with War Decree who is sired by War Front, a classic star in the making.

War Decree : 3pt win @ 9/4 (BOG) NAP 

 

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Monaco vs Borussia Dortmund – Match Preview – 19th April 2017 
Champions League Quarter Final 2nd Leg (3-2) Stade Louis II, Monaco

Borussia Dortmund travel to Ligue 1 leaders Monaco in the Champions League quarter-final second leg facing a 3-2 deficit from the first tie – a match that took place just 24 hours after alleged terror attacks resulted in explosions near the Dortmund coach and a fractured arm for defender Marc Bartra.

The story of the first leg
After having an extension request rejected by UEFA, Dortmund were visibly and understandably out of sorts and failed to transfer their imperious home form in the league (undefeated in all 14 played, winning 11 and drawing 3) to the European stage. Despite conceding just 8 in the league at home all season the attacking force of Monaco put 3 away goals in the German’s net – taking a commanding stance going into the second leg.

Kylian Mbappe took advantage of slack defending twice in the game – firstly by finding space and having the ball rebound of him fortunately into the open net, and secondly intercepting a careless back-pass from Lukasz Piszcek to run and finish with impressive composure.
An uncharacteristic error from Sven Bender as he bundled the ball into his own goal felt unfair as the Germans were noticeably affected by the events 24 hours previous.
Dembele and Kagawa’s well worked goals kept Dortmund in with a chance in a very attacking match.

Mbappe scored a brace to give the French side the lead going into the 2nd leg

Team News 

For Monaco; Fabinho is suspended after picking up a booking in the first leg but Tiemoue Bakayoko and Benjamin Mendy will return from their own suspensions.

Dortmund will be without Marc Batra as he recovers from the above mentioned arm injury as the result of events last week.
However, BVB favourite Marco Reus is expected to play after returning from injury in the weekend’s 3-1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt in the league.

Marco Reus returns after injury for tonight’s crucial 2nd leg

Monaco are looking to extend their dominance as France’s most successful European team; no other French side has made the semi-finals of Europe’s elite competition more than once – progression will result in Monaco’s fourth appearance in the last four (others coming in 1993/94, 1997/98 and 2003/04).

Dortmund will be up against it as only Barcelona (90) have scored more than the 88 league goals Monaco have plundered this season and no team in the competition’s history has overturned a 3-2 home deficit from the first leg to progress.

Expect goals. No team left in the competition has conceded more than Monaco’s 15. There have also been over 2.5 goals in Monaco’s last 6 and 9 of Dortmund’s last 11 Champions League matches.

The clash will begin at Stade Louis II 7:45pm 19th April.

Suggested Tips:

  • Skybet Price Boost – Falcao and Marco Reus both to score in 90 mins – 11/2
  • Skybet Price Boost – Dortmund to Win 3-2 – 18/1
  • Skybet Scorecast Boost – Bernardo Silva to score first and Monaco to win 2-1 – 100/1
  • Skybet Scorecast Boost (Double Chance) – Shinji Kagawa to score first and either Dortmund to win 3-1 or Dortmund to win 2-1 – 50/1
  • Skybet Featured RequestABet – Each Team 2+ Corners Each Half – 2/1
  • Skybet RequestABet Specials up to 10/1 – 5+ Corners Each Team and 20 Booking Points Each team – 7/2
  • Skybet RequestABet Specials up to 10/1 – A penalty awarded and a player sent off – 8/1
  • Skybet RequestABet Specials 11/1 to 28/1 – Aubameyang to score, Dortmund to win, BTTS and 40 Dortmund booking points – 12/1
  • Skybet RequestABet Specials 33/1 to 66/`1 – Over 4.5 goals, 15+ match corners and 70+ booking points – 40/1
  • Skybet RequestABet Specials 80/1 and above – Mbappe Lottin & Falcao to score and Weigl & Piszczek to be carded – 80/1
  • Skybet Player Card accumulator – Sven Bender and Sokratis Papastathopoulos both to be carded – 7/1
  • Skybet Pundits Picks – Thommo’s Tips – Aubameyang to score first and 2-2 Draw – 35/1

 

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Manchester United v Anderlecht – Match Preview  – Thursday 20th April 2017

 Europa League Quarter Final 2nd Leg (1-1) Old Trafford, Manchester

Manchester United will want to exorcise the reoccurring demons of conceding late by beating Anderlecht in the Europa League quarter-final second leg in their conquest to win the tournament and getting Champions League football in the process.

Anderlecht players after the 1-1 1st leg draw against Manchester Utd Photo Credit: thesun.co.uk

Story of the first leg 
What has also been the story of United’s season; despite dominating the ball and looking largely comfortable, profligacy in front of goal and a momentary lapse in concentration defensively keep the scores level at one a piece.
United secured the away goal in the 38th minute with Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s follow-up into the empty net after Marcus Rashford’s first time shot was parried by Anderlecht stopper Ruben.
A comfortable home fixture could have been secured but chances were squandered yet again by The Red Devils’ attackers, prompting public criticism from manager Jose Mourinho.
Leander Dendoncker headed into the United net with the Belgian side’s first shot on target to retain some Anderlecht hope for the second leg.

Team News
Talisman Zlatan Ibrahimovic looks set to return after stating ‘tiredness’ had affected him after the first leg on Thursday – he featured in the last 8 minutes off the bench against Chelsea on Sunday. His replacement Marcus Rashford was brilliant in that match and will give Mourinho much-desired options in attack.
Sergio Romero looks set to regain his spot as United’s Europa League goalkeeper.
Phil Jones, Chris Smalling and Juan Mata are all still ruled out with long-term injuries.

Anderlecht goalkeeper Ruben a doubt for tonight's Eurpoa League Quarter Final 2nd Leg Photo Credit: as.com

Anderlecht goalkeeper Ruben a doubt for tonight’s Eurpoa League Quarter Final 2nd Leg Photo Credit: as.com

Anderlecht keeper Ruben is a doubt and 17-year-old Mile Svilar will be set to replace him if necessary.
The Purple and Whites made 6 changes for their 1-0 victory at Ostend on Sunday so the team will be mainly fresh.

Player to watch
Despite Manchester United’s turbulent season one player that can undoubtedly still come away with credit is Ander Herrera. The Basque midfielder was bought and used to be primarily a technically skilled and creative midfielder, but has evolved to showcase a diverse set of attributes and flourished in a more combative role under Mourinho. The man of the match performance in man-marking Chelsea star Eden Hazard and getting on the scoresheet too proved as much. A similarly effective showing on Thursday should see United through.

Ander Herrera Key to the midfield of Manchester Utd Photo Credit: 101greatgoals.com

Ander Herrera Key to the midfield of Manchester Utd Photo Credit: 101greatgoals.com

Buoyed by a performance labelled as a typical ‘Mourinho masterclass’ in a brilliant 2-0 victory over (not-so-anymore) champions-elect Chelsea on Sunday; United are massive favourites to brush aside the Belgian First Division A leaders and continue marching on into the Europa League last four.
Mourinho has a history of taking cup competitions seriously – as displayed in United’s EFL cup win – and will be extremely motivated to obtained his second Europa league (UEFA Cup) crown. He will also make sure the importance of doing so is not lost on his players on Thursday as (while sitting in 5th in the Premier League and not an impossibility to do so naturally) the Europa League still presents Manchester United’s best opportunity to regain Champions League football.

Kick-off –

Old Trafford, Manchester – 20th April – 8:05pm.

 

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  • Skybet Price Boost – Manchester United to Win 3-0 – 7/1
  • Skybet Price Boost – Lukasz Teodorczyk to score first – 12/1
  • Skybet Scorecast Boost – Marcus Rashford to score first and Manchester Utd to win 2-1 – 33/1
  • Skybet Scorecast Boost (Double Chance) – Ander Herrera to score first and either Manchester Utd to win 3-1 or Manchester Utd to win 4-1 – 66/1
  • Skybet Goalscorer Treble – Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Henrikh Mhkitaryan and Lukasz Teodorczyk All to Score – 18/1
  • Skybet Pundits Picks – Matt Le Tissier’s Tips – Correct Score – Manchester Utd 2-0 – 5/1
  • Skybet RequestAbet Specials – BTTS, 4+ Corners each team, 20+ Booking points each team – 12/1
  • Skybet RequestAbet Specials – Mkhitaryan to score first, Manchester Utd 3-1 and Herrera to be carded –125/1
  • Skybet RequestAbet  Up to 10/1 – Ibrahimovic to score, Manchester Utd to Win, Over 2.5 goals , under 12 corners and 20 booking points each team – 11/2
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  • Skybet RequestAbet 11/1 to 28/1 – Ibrahimovic to score, Manchester United to win by 2+ goals and Bailly & Tielemans to be carded – 18/1
  • Skybet RequestAbet 33/1 to 66/1 – Tielemans, Bailly, Herrera & Rojo to be carded – 66/1
  • Skybet RequestAbet 33/1 to 66/1 – Anderlecht to win and 6+ Anderlecht corners –100/1
  • Skybet RequestAbet 80/1 or above – Tielemans to score outside the area to be carded – 80/1
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  • Skybet RequestAbet 80/1 or above – Rashford to score, 3+ Corners each team, 4+ corners in each half & Herrera, Rojo, Dendoncker, & Kara Mboji to be carded – 200/1
  • Skybet @Oddschecker RequestABets – Ibrahimovic to score ,Manchester Utd to win by 2+ Goals and Baily & Tielemans to be carded – 18/1
  • Skybet @FootyAccums Specials – Manchester Utd to score in both halves, 6+ Manchester Utd Corners and 30+ Anderlecht booking pts – 4/1
  • Skybet @FootyAccums Specials Europa League Request A Bet – Ibrahimovic and Lacazette to score, 4+ corners in each half and 20+ booking pts each in each of MNU v AND & BES v LYO – 25/1
  • Skybet RequestAbet 80/1 and above – Mkhitaryan to score, Manchester Utd 3-1 and Tielemans and Pogba to be carded – 200/1
  • Skybet Total goals, corners and booking points – Over 2.5 Goals, Over 10.5 Corners And Over 35 Bookings Points – 4/1

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Horse Racing Preview

Here is our horse racing preview for Wednesday 19th April 2017 across UK and Ireland Horse Racing today, unit stakes advised upon each selection.

Horse Racing – UK / Ireland – 19th April 2017 -Beverley 2.15pm – Get Promo Code Offers At aceodds.com Novice Auction Stakes

Dyson’s Girl – 15/2 – 1pt stake (EW)

Horse Racing – UK / Ireland – 19th April 2017 – Sedgefield 5.55pm – Wills Property Services Refurbs Winners Suite Novices’ Hurdle

Cesar et Rosalie – 11/10 – 2pt stake

Horse Racing – UK / Ireland – 19th April – Wolverhampton 6.15pm – Fcl Global Forwarding Making Logistics Personal Handicap

Al Mansor – 7/2 – 1pt stake

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Treat Yourself – 15/8 – 3pt stake

 Notes

Al Mansor has been lightly raced and finished a good 3rd at Kempton in a handicap. Makes his tapeta debut and should go close for the in form Hannon yard.

Treat Yourself won at Newcastle in emphatic form over 2m7f and though the race fell apart in running, the 6lb rise is justified. A repeat performance will see the gelding win.

 

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Manchester Utd vs Chelsea – Match Preview – Sunday 16th April 2017
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Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United search for a vital win against his former club in their chase for the Champions League against the seemingly Champions-elect Chelsea.

This season’s reverse fixture resulted in humiliation for Jose Mourinho; his first time back at Stamford Bridge since his acrimonious sacking saw his United team demolished 4-0 against Antonio Conte’s men.

It was arguably a season defining moment for Mourinho, as that was the last game they lost in the league – a massive 21 matches ago.

Kante's long range effort proved to be the difference the last time these two sides met in the FA Cup. Photo Credit: The Sun / News Group Newspaper

Kante’s long range effort proved to be the difference the last time these two sides met in the FA Cup. Photo Credit: The Sun / News Group Newspaper


The Blues also knocked United out of the FA Cup, a tense 1-0 victory in March saw Chelsea through to the semi-finals.

However, United are still in 5th position, four points away from Manchester City in 4th and their season has been a difficult one. Third in the table on away form; it is at the Theatre of Dreams where the problems have arisen. The Red Devils have amassed a staggering 15 draws this campaign, with astonishingly 12 of those draws coming at Old Trafford.

Scoring goals has also been an issue with Zlatan Ibrahimovic providing the only real goal threat and Mourinho brandishing the attack ‘sloppy’ after the 1-1 draw away to Anderlecht in the Europa League on Thursday.

It has been a completely different story for Chelsea, who since losing 3-0 at Arsenal have been completely dominant in the league.

The front 3 of Eden Hazard, Diego Costa and Pedro have been exceptional, clinically dispatching teams as soon as the opportunity arises and scoring 38 between them. Along with the brilliantly organised defence – Victor Moses and new signing David Luiz especially improved – Chelsea only have Spurs to compete with as they race over the finish line for the title.

Team News

Captain and record goal-scorer Wayne Rooney missed out against Anderlecht and looks set to miss this match too. Ashley Young is also struggling for match fitness.

Phil Jones, Chris Smalling and Juan Mata are all still out with long-term injuries.

David De Gea is expected to return in goal for Manchester United today. Photo Credit: premierleague.com

David De Gea is expected to return in goal for Manchester United today. Photo Credit: premierleague.com


David De Gea has missed the last two matches with a small problem but is expected to come back into the starting line-up on Sunday.

Chelsea have a full squad to select from which has been a marker of their consistency this season.

Players to watch

Midfield danger-men. French team mates, Kante and Pogba will be men to watch for their respective teams today. Photo Credit: Daily Mail

Midfield danger-men. French team mates, Kante and Pogba will be men to watch for their respective teams today. Photo Credit: Daily Mail


Paul Pogba has had his fair share of critics this season, but there is no denying he is an incredible talent.

His return of 4 goals and 3 assists may not be ground-breaking but his all-around game has been excellent. Only Jordan Henderson has completed more passes than the Frenchman in the league and no one has completed more forward passes.

Also, the 50 key passes Pogba has created are more than players such as Phillipe Coutinho,  Sadio Mane,  and PFA Young Player of the Year shoe-in Dele Alli. Pogba has hit the woodwork a hugely frustrating 6 times – the second highest in the league. There is obviously a lot more to come from Pogba but if those efforts had rebounded of the frame and gone in it might be a different story in terms the perception of his performance.

Chelsea’s French central midfielder on the other hand, has been garnering all of the plaudits. N’Golo Kante has been an irrepressible force for The Blues, insatiably dislodging the opposition of the ball and effectively distributing it to create attacks. Kante has scored 2 goals in all competitions this campaign and they have both come against Manchester United.

Kante is a massive 1/8 odds-on favourite to win the PFA Player of the Year – illustrating his devastating influence again this season..

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  • Skybet Price boost – Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Diego Costa both to score in 90 mins – 13/2
  • Skybet Featured Request A Bet – Luiz, Herrera, Rojo & Ibrahimovic to be carded – 40/1
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  • Skybet Correct Score – 1-1 Draw – 9/2
  • Skybet Scorecast Boost – Jesse Lingard to score first and Manchester Utd to win 3-1 – 200/1
  • Skybet Scorecast Boost – Marcos Alonso to score first and either Chelsea to win 2-0 or 2-1 – 200/1
  • Skybet Scorecast Boost – Jesse Lingard to score first and Manchester Utd to win 3-1 – 100/1
  • Skybet Pundits Pick: Matt Le Tissier’s Tip – Zlatan Ibrahimovic to score first and draw 1-1 – 20/1
  • Skybet RequestABet Specials up to 66/1: Draw 0-0, under 12 corners and Costa & Valencia to be carded – 66/1
  • Skybet RequestABet Specials up to 80/1 or above: Kante to score, under 10 corners, Herrera, Costa & Luiz to be carded and 70+ Match Booking points – 500/1
  • Skybet RequestABet Specials up to 80/1 or above: Ibrahimovic and Costa both to score a header – 125/1
  • Skybet RequestABet Specials up to 80/1 or above: Draw 1-1, Pogba & Kante to be carded and under 60 match booking points – 125/1

Kick-off – Sunday 16th April, 4pm Old Trafford

Form (last 6) –  Manchester United 3W 3D  | Chelsea 5W 1L

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UK and Ireland Horse Racing Preview 10th April 2017

Horse Racing Preview

Here is our horse racing preview for Monday 10th April 2017 across UK and Ireland Horse Racing today, unit stakes advised upon each selection.

Horse Racing – UK / Ireland – 10th April 2017 -Kelso 2.10pm – Stable Shield Handicap Hurdle

Buckled – 9/2 – 3pt stake

Horse Racing – UK / Ireland – 10th April 2017 – Redcar 2.50pm – racinguk.com/hd Selling Stakes

Gramercy – 11/10 – 3pt stake

Horse Racing – UK / Ireland – 10th April 2017 – Windsor 4pm – BGC Racing Ownership From 125 Handicap

Fields of Fortune – 5/2 – 3pt stake

 Horse Racing – UK / Ireland – 10th April – Tramore 4.45pm – Win Big With Tote Pick 6 Maiden Hurdle

Leomar – 7/4 – 5pt stake

Notes

Buckled ran well at Musselburgh last time out, winning over 3m and with the 4th placed horse winning recently,  the form seems to have been franked. A 6lb rise in the weights shouldn’t stop the gelding from winning again today.

Some good selections today, with Richard Hannon back at Windsor, most notably with Fields Of Fortune under Hollie Doyle. Ran well at the end of last season in a maiden, finishing third and the step up in trip looks as though will suit.

 

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Horse Racing Preview Windsor 10th April 2017

Horse Racing Preview Windsor 10th April 2017

Today’s horse racing preview comes from Windsor, with one selection in the 2.30pm.

14.30 Windsor – Windsor Vehicle Leasing Maiden Stakes 

Over the years, it has been well documented that Richard Hannon trained maiden runners usually take the first race in the card at Windsor, or the first maiden.

There is value in their first maiden runner at a track they have made their own over the years and their representative is Bristol Missile. He was a £140K plus yearling purchase by Kittens Joy out of Dearest Girl.

On pedigree, he should find this 10f index very capable being from a family who had 14f-16f winners in their bloodline, currently 12/1 which is a very attractive each way price. Key Bid would have to be noted if any support comes in for the Charlie Appleby runner.

The Godolphin son of a Dubawi colt costing in the region of 350K plus, is a half-brother to 6f winner Strictly Silca, but they also have Rajdesh in the field who had two runs as a juvenile which resulted as a runner up on the all-weather and went on to finish third in a maiden at Doncaster, both runs over 7f, now takes the step up to 10.5f this afternoon and is an interesting contender.

One I want to give a chance to is the Ralph Beckett trained Mistress Quickly, she finished a solid fourth in a Nottingham maiden as a juvenile over an extended mile, she shaped well that day with promise to come. She is nicely bred by Masterscraftsman out of In My Life and I would expect her to run very well and show improvement from a yard that are in early season form.

Mistress Quickly: 1.5pt win @ 4/1 (BOG)

 

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