Sam Allardyce has claimed the Premier League is “trying to get us relegated” after his West Brom side were told to play Newcastle at the Hawthorns on Sunday at 12pm.
Allardyce feels kick-off against Steve Bruce’s struggling side comes too soon after Thursday night’s home defeat against Everton, particularly as Newcastle have had a free week.
“We asked if we could play it next Monday and they [the Premier League] said no,” Allardyce said. “And then what do we have to do? Play at 12 on Sunday. Thank you very much, that’s really nice of you at the Premier League, helping us to get relegated, or trying to get us relegated. That’s how it is. You can ask for different dates or times but any one we asked …
Nuno Espirito Santo believes Nottingham Forest will achieve what we want by replicating the attitude demonstrated during their defeat by Manchester City.
Forest went down 2-0 against their title-chasing opponents at the City Ground, and remain just a point clear of the relegation zone with three games remaining.
Despite the defeat, the hosts produced a spirited performance against Pep Guardiola s side, while registering 14 shots on goal compared to 11 from the Citizens meaning they had had more shots in both meetings this season.
Forest face already relegated Sheffield United, Chelsea and fellow strugglers Burnley in their final three games, and Nuno has seen enough to be confident of securing the Reds Premier League status for another year.
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A new coach and a new era but fans should expect more of the same in the Bundesliga this season.
Niko Kovac steps into the Bayern Munich dugout to replace iconic boss Jupp Heynckes and inherits a team eyeing a seventh successive German title.
The Bundesliga trophy stayed in Bavaria for the sixth season in a row as Bayern won the league at a canter last season 21 points to be exact, in further proof of their stranglehold on domestic proceedings.
With Robert Lewandowski opting to remain at Allianz Arena, Leon Goretzka providing even more quality in midfield and Serge Gnabry returning from his productive loan spell at Hoffenheim, Bayern are tipped to maintain their position at the summit.
Last season s runners-up Schalke, new-look Borussia Dortmund and the…
Tottenham will look to gain a vital three points to hold onto the all important fourth spot in the league whilst a victory for Blackburn would see them all but safe from relagation.
Harry Redknapp s Tottenham have astrong history of falling at the final hurdle when it comes to qualifying for the champions league. Twice they came fifth when managed by Martin Jol. Redknapp has created a fine team with attacking flair but he will be all too aware that there are still ten crucial games of the season to get through before he can start celebrating. Their form has been good in recent weeks and Peter Crouch s performance for England will have odne him the world of good. Jermaine Defoe seems a little out of sorts at the moment but he is always a danger, particualrly at home. The team do…
Pep Guardiola believes Manchester City s critics want to see them wiped off the face of the Earth as the hearing into their 115 charges relating to alleged breaches of Premier League rules continues.
In February 2023, City were charged with breaching the Premier League s financial rules 115 times over a nine-year period between 2009 and 2018.
The club, who have strongly denied all the charges and say they have irrefutable evidence of their innocence, were referred to an independent commission, and their long-awaited hearing began last week.
City, who have won an unprecedented four straight English top-flight titles, could in theory be expelled from the Premier League or handed a huge points deduction if found guilty.
While addressing criticism of teams ea…
Few players in Europe had a more successful season during the 2018/19 campaign than Sporting CP star Bruno Fernandes. The talented playmaker was the undisputed leader of a Lisbon side that reached a UEFA Europa League berth, and he quickly became one of the most prized transfer assets heading into the current 2019/20 campaign.
Fernandes was quickly linked with a move to some of Europe’s best sides. Manchester City, Manchester United, Tottenham, Chelsea, Arsenal and Real Madrid were all expected to engage in a bidding war for the Portugal international. However, there is no certainty on whether there was an official bid for Fernandes or not. The reality is that he didn’t move anywhere, and remained as a Sporting player for the current term.
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On January 4th, 2012, Everton faced Bolton Wanderers at Goodison Park in the Premier League.
Goalkeeper Tim Howard scored this freak goal, clearing his box and sending the ball towards the opposition net, and beating the confused Adam Bogdan at the other end.
Bogdan will have been grateful to teammates David Ngog and Gary Cahill, who both later beat Howard to turn the game around.
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Editor’s note: This preview was written before news was released that Miami QB Tua Tagovailoa would serve as the emergency backup due to a finger injury.
The Texans’ trip to Miami to face the Dolphins won’t get many neutrals salivating but it’s a crucial game for both teams. The Texans and Dolphins sit on 1-7 records and only the Lions have fewer wins. Now, they face each other with one team set to double their season win total.
If you’re betting on this game then ensure you read our NFL picks and predictions for the Houston Texans vs. Miami Dolphins.
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All eyes will be on the Dallas Cowboys and Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday night as these two hopeful division winners meet in Week 1 for the second straight season.
With all the talk about Tom Brady and the offensive line issues in Tampa, I’m looking at the Cowboys’ problems up front and how the possibility of Dak Prescott not having much time vs. this Tampa blitz could force Dallas to play behind the sticks.
I’m also looking at how Jerry Jones’ love for Ezekiel Elliott affects Tony Pollard. Here are my three best prop picks for Buccaneers vs. Cowboys.
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While a lot of NFL betting trends are simply coincidental and need to be taken with a grain of salt, it’s undeniable that some teams simply excel or flat-out suck in specific situations. As bettors, it’s our responsibility to determine if there’s actual value in backing these trends and to track if the market is reacting to how teams are performing in these spots.
While many seasoned bettors scoff at betting trends, I view them as a good starting point for a handicap, with two very important caveats:1) They should never be backed blindly2) They should always be supported by statistics
While every season is different and old trends give way to new ones, here are a few longer-standing trends to consider as we enter the 2023 NFL season.
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