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Arsenal vs West Ham United injury update & predicted line-ups

Author image Michael Black  •  Apr 20 2018

Arsenal host West Ham United in the Premier League on Sunday aiming to put a dent in the survival hopes of their London rivals. Andy Carroll’s late goal against Stoke…

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FA Cup

Chelsea vs Southampton injury update & predicted line-ups

Author image Michael Black  •  Apr 19 2018

Chelsea and Southampton will clash for the second time in eight days in Sunday’s FA Cup semi-final and the Blues will hope to avoid last week’s fun and games. Goals…

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FA Cup

Man United vs Tottenham Hotspur injury update & predicted line-ups

Author image Michael Black  •  Apr 19 2018

Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur go head-to-head at Wembley on Saturday aiming to book their place in the FA Cup Final. The famous trophy is the only one United or…

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Burnley vs Chelsea confirmed starting line-ups

Author image Michael Black  •  Apr 19 2018

Chelsea travel to Burnley on Thursday aiming to keep their faint hopes of qualifying for the Champions League alive. The Blues are currently fifth in the Premier League, ?? points…

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Football Betting

Former Leeds United midfielder says club is ‘treading water’

Author image Michael Black  •  Apr 19 2018

David Prutton believes former club Leeds United are ‘treading water’ under new manager Paul Heckingbottom. Leeds head into Saturday’s game against Heckingbottom’s old club Barnsley having won just twice in…

Heckingbottom
Football Betting

Pundit tips Wolves to deliver 15/2 bookie-basher at Bolton

Author image Michael Black  •  Apr 19 2018

Wolverhampton Wanderers visit Bolton Wanderers on Saturday aiming to push the North West club closer to the Championship relegation zone. Bolton head into the match 20th in the table, level…

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Bournemouth vs Manchester United confirmed starting line-ups

Author image Michael Black  •  Apr 18 2018

Manchester United will bid to bounce back from last weekend’s defeat against West Bromwich Albion when they visit Bournemouth on Wednesday. United head into the game still second in the…

Romelu Lukaku Is One Of Manchester United's Worst Transfers Ever
General Football News

Video Assistant Referees (VAR) | Football Technology

Author image Michael Black  •  Apr 18 2018

Video assistant referee (VAR) technology has already produced plenty of controversy in football, but it is a system that doesn’t look like disappearing any time soon. VAR will be used…

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Burnley vs Chelsea injury update & predicted line-ups

Author image Michael Black  •  Apr 17 2018

Chelsea visit Burnley on Thursday hoping to keep their hopes of a top four finish in the Premier League alive. The Blues head into the fixture eight points behind Tottenham…

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Scottish Premier League

Twitter reaction to Kenny Miller suspension baffling, time for Rangers to bin the outspoken striker

Author image Michael Black  •  Apr 17 2018

The news that Rangers have suspended Kenny Miller and Lee Wallace over their conduct following Sunday’s defeat by Celtic didn’t come as a surprise. However, the reaction of Rangers’ fans…

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Brighton & Hove Albion vs Tottenham Hotspur confirmed starting line-ups

Author image Michael Black  •  Apr 17 2018

Tottenham Hotspur will bid to bounce back to winning ways when they visit Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League on Tuesday. Spurs’ 3-1 defeat at home to Manchester…

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Transfer News & Rumours

Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata linked with return to Juventus

Author image Michael Black  •  Apr 17 2018

Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata has been linked with a move to Juventus. The 25-year-old has endured a difficult time at Stamford Bridge and Italian media outlet Tuttosport has claimed a…

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Bournemouth vs Manchester United injury update & predicted line-ups

Author image Michael Black  •  Apr 16 2018

Manchester United visit Bournemouth in the Premier League on Wednesday aiming to put last weekend’s embarrassment against West Bromwich Albion firmly behind them. United only had to avoid defeat to…

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West Ham United vs Stoke City confirmed starting line-ups

Author image Michael Black  •  Apr 16 2018

West Ham United could take a massive step towards safety when they host Stoke City in the Premier League on Monday. The Hammers are currently 15th in the table, six…

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Brighton vs Tottenham Hotspur injury update & predicted line-ups

Author image Michael Black  •  Apr 17 2018

Tottenham Hotspur visit Brighton & Hove on Tuesday aiming to strengthen their grip on a top four place in the Premier League. Saturday’s home defeat against Manchester City left Spurs…

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