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Premier League Predictions: Chelsea to win, Leicester to come unstuck at Everton, Arsenal and Manchester City to share the spoils

December 19, 2015

We’re nearing the half-way mark in the league, and Leicester City sit atop the table. Can they keep up this magical run of form? Meanwhile at the other end, will the [...]

Mersey Insider: Everton fear John Stones exit, Romelu Lukaku to steal spotlight from Jamie Vardy and Daniel Sturridge’s Liverpool future in doubt

December 18, 2015

What’s been happening in the world of football on Merseyside this week? Jennifer Jewell gives us the scoop. Precious Stones With the imminent opening of the January [...]

Weekend Bets: Watford to hold Liverpool, a goal fest at the Emirates and Atleti continue their title push

December 17, 2015

After another round of unpredictable results in the Premier League, it’s once again time to find the best bets for the weekend. Kurt Bristoll delves into the Premier [...]

Midweek Muse: What English football could learn from NFL giants Seattle Seahawks about inspiring the 12th man

December 16, 2015

A recent trip to Seattle and the experience of being among the ‘12s’, the fanatical following of the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks, got Tom Simmonds ruminating on fan [...]

Ref Review: Manchester City get the benefit in smash n’ grab, reluctant Friend helps Arsenal to top and Mike Dean’s experience shows at Crystal Palace

December 15, 2015

Dangerous game for Madley Manchester City 2-1 Swansea Ref: Robert Madley Embed from Getty Images [...]

Team of the Week: Arsenal’s forgotten man Aaron Ramsey shines, Everton’s deadly duo do it again, and Newcastle’s Aleksandar Mitrovic is a leader

December 14, 2015

Benjamin Wills picks out the best XI from another action-packed weekend which saw Stoke, Watford and Toffees players take the spotlight, and an unlikely hero for [...]

Predictions: Leicester to add to Chelsea’s misery, Arsenal set for a reality check and Manchester United to bounce back

December 11, 2015

There are some banana skins waiting for the big London teams this weekend, with Mark Young predicting yet another defeat for Chelsea and Arsenal to drop points at Villa. Mark [...]

Off-Pitch Focus: Emmanuel Adebayor, Tottenham’s Misunderstood Man

December 10, 2015

Emmanuel Adebayor relaxes at home, cashing a weekly £100,000 cheque from Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, having not played a competitive minute of football for over six [...]

Weekend Bets: Stoke to beat West Ham, Romelu Lukaku can’t stop scoring for Everton and Watford carry on their impressive start to the season

December 10, 2015

With the Champions League action out of the way, it’s time to turn our attention to finding the bankers for this weekend. Here are Kurt Bristoll’s best bets from [...]

Premier League Offsider: Episode 6 – Chelsea fall again, Leicester keep things interesting and Stoke City’s revolution

December 9, 2015

The Premier League Offsider is back! This week she heaps plaudits on AFC Bournemouth and Stoke City, whilst also looking at the goalkeeping masterclass that took place in the [...]