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Aston Villa vs Fulham Preview Villa to win Over 2.5 goals Villa look to bounce back on home turf After suffering a heavy 3-0 defeat to Crystal Palace in the FA Cup semi-finals and a 2-1 loss to Manchester City in their last Premier League outing, Aston Villa now see their Champions League ambitions hang in the balance. That defeat to City means Unai Emery’s men are now in danger of suffering back-to-back league losses for only the second time since the beginning of last season. Villa Park, however, has proven to be a fortress. Emery’s side are unbeaten in their…
Everton vs Ipswich Preview Everton to win Under 2.5 goals Historic afternoon at Goodison Park This weekend marks a sentimental occasion for Everton supporters as they witness the final 3pm kick-off at Goodison Park before the club’s move to a new waterfront stadium this summer. While recent home form hasn’t delivered much to celebrate – Everton are winless in five home games (D4, L1) – the gravity of the occasion may provide the extra motivation needed to sign off in style. Notable stalemates in that run include results against title contenders Liverpool and Arsenal, but a win over relegated Ipswich will…
Leicester vs Southampton Preview Leicester to win Under 3.5 goals A game stripped of meaning When the Premier League calendar was announced last June, this clash between Leicester and Southampton looked destined to be a high-stakes relegation decider. Fast forward to May, however, and both clubs have already been relegated. Leicester enter the match with only half as many points as West Ham in 17th, while Southampton have already sunk to rock bottom of the table. Another historic low for Leicester? Manager Ruud van Nistelrooy is set to depart at the end of the season, and there’s little left for the…
Tottenham vs Bodo/Glimt Report Scorers: Johnson 1’, Maddison 34’, Solanke 61’ (P); Saltnes 83’ Tottenham Hotspur took a major step towards a place in the UEFA Europa League final with a commanding 3-1 first-leg victory over FK Bodø/Glimt at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Goals from Brennan Johnson, James Maddison and Dominic Solanke ensured Spurs continued their impressive European home record, although a late deflected strike gave the Norwegian champions a lifeline ahead of the second leg. First Half – Johnson and Maddison Fire Spurs Ahead Spurs made a dream start, scoring after just 38 seconds. Yves Bissouma won the ball back…
Athletic Bilbao vs Manchester United Report Scorers: Casemiro 30’, Fernandes 37’ (P), 45’ Red Card: Vivian 35’ Manchester United produced their best European performance of the season to secure a commanding 3-0 win away to Athletic Club in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League semi-final. Goals from Casemiro and a Bruno Fernandes brace handed the Red Devils a huge advantage ahead of the return leg at Old Trafford, while ending Athletic’s perfect home record in the competition this season. First Half – Ruthless Red Devils Seize Control The hosts almost took the lead after Alejandro Garnacho’s early strike was…
Djurgarden vs Chelsea Report Scorers: Alemayehu Mulugeta 68’; Sancho 13’, Madueke 43’, Jackson 59’, 65’ Chelsea all but sealed their place in the UEFA Conference League final with a commanding 4-1 victory away to Djurgårdens. Goals from Noni Madueke, Nicolas Jackson (2), and an early strike from Sancho ensured the Blues take a three-goal advantage into the return leg at Stamford Bridge. First Half – Blues in Control from the Off After suffering their first defeat of the competition in the previous round’s second leg, Chelsea were eager to reassert themselves in Sweden, and they started brightly despite a rotated XI.…
Nottingham Forest vs Brentford Report Scorers: Schade 44’, Wissa 70’ Nottingham Forest’s hopes of a top-five Premier League finish took a major hit as they fell to a 2-0 defeat at home to Brentford. The result leaves Forest vulnerable in the race for UEFA Champions League qualification, while Brentford recorded a sixth win in their last eight away league matches to keep their faint European hopes alive. First Half – Schade Strikes After Defensive Lapse Forest entered this contest knowing a win would lift them back into third place, but their performance failed to reflect the stakes. Brentford started on…
Manchester City vs Wolves Preview Draw or City win Both teams to score City’s Champions League chase continues Fresh from sealing a place in a third straight FA Cup final with a 2-0 victory over Nottingham Forest, Manchester City now turn their focus back to securing UEFA Champions League qualification via the Premier League. Their recent upturn in form has come at just the right time, with Pep Guardiola’s side winning each of their last three league matches to keep their top-five fate in their own hands. Victory in their penultimate home league outing of the campaign would not only…
FPL Top Picks for Gameweek 35 As we approach the final stretch of the 2024/25 Fantasy Premier League season, it is all about finishing strong. Managers will currently be operating on the same mindset as the rest of the Premier League after Liverpool were confirmed champions. All selections will have to be deliberate, chips will have to be deployed and form must be taken advantage of. It is also important that managers remain in control so as not to lose any points due to desperate transfer strategies. With that being said, here is our analysis of the upcoming gameweek, including our…
Premier League Transfer News: Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea and More in the Spotlight Liverpool Ready to Cut Losses on Darwin Nunez Liverpool appear prepared to offload striker Darwin Nunez for a significantly reduced fee this summer, reportedly setting an asking price of just £38 million. The Uruguayan international has struggled to consistently impress at Anfield, prompting the club to explore fresh attacking options, with interest in Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak noted. However, Liverpool are expected to pursue a more affordable alternative, which would likely impact Nunez’s future at the club (AS). While Nunez is reportedly uninterested in a move to…