#Alan Shearer

The English Premier League is set to kick off the second half of the season, and there are a number of big storylines to check out. One of those is seeing how many goals Erling Haaland can score and if he can break the current record. You can go a ton of different ways when soccer betting, but this is a unique market that offers a pretty good…

Mikel Arteta's Gunners, seeking their first league title since 2004, start the weekend five points clear of second-placed Manchester City. Fifth-played Spurs are vying to win four consecutive home league matches against Arsenal for the first time. "I think the players are in a good emotional state," said Arteta. "They are excited, they are enjoying…

On Saturday England played their 10th World Cup quarter-final, with France joining teams like Uruguay, West Germany, Portugal and of course Argentina in the list of teams standing in the Three Lions' way. It's always a fascinating point in a tournament for England, a country for whom success or otherwise at a major tournament seems to exist along…

THE FA Cup fourth round draw has thrown up some mouth-watering fixtures! Should Arsenal defeat Oxford on Monday night, then it is a huge trip to Manchester City - who have thrashed Chelsea 4-0. While Manchester United will host former star Paul Ince's Reading and Tottenham travel to Preston North End. FA Cup fourth round ties taking place Jan…

MIKEL ARTETA vows not to change his touchline behaviour just to appease critics. The Arsenal manager was hammered by Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer for his histrionics during Tuesday's goalless draw with Newcastle. And the Gunners have subsequently been hit with an FA charge of failing to control their players after they angrily surrounded…

NEWCASTLE: Bruno Guimaraes has made it clear that he wants to become a "legend" at Newcastle United - and Eddie Howe is backing the Brazilian to do just that. The former Lyon midfielder was instrumental in ensuring the Magpies took a giant leap toward Premier League safety at the weekend with a two-goal show in a win over Leicester City at St.…

Erling Haaland's staggering goalscoring exploits have major bookmakers fearing huge losses on him this season. The Manchester City striker has raced to 20 Premier League goals during his debut campaign, reaching the landmark in just 14 appearances since a summer move from Borussia Dortmund. Punters with Sky Bet backed him to double that tally…

The final days of 2022 are nigh and in the football realm, it's been a year filled with plenty of joy, sadness and epic moments that constantly left us baffled. We had a World Cup mired in controversy before, during and after the tournament, but there was little discounting the thrilling action across every match as Lionel Messi finally led…

AN ex-Belgium star looks completely unrecognisable 26 years after scoring an iconic Premier League goal. The former defender is in Qatar for the World Cup. And though he would not have enjoyed Belgium crashing out in the group stage, he may like the attention he is getting from a certain group of fans. The ex-centre-back made 109 Premier League…

Manchester City sees another English Premier League title on the horizon, but it still has choppy waters to navigate, including Sunday's home match against Newcastle. City (26-5-3) can only be assured of winning a fourth league title in five years if it wins out, and it comes in reeling after being ousted from the Champions League by Real Madrid in…

SIR JIM RATCLIFFE, Britain's richest man, is set to bid for Manchester United, according to reports. It comes just one month after Ratcliffe declared his interest in the club but claimed the Glazers were not interested in selling. The stock for Manchester United has already risen by £336million after the Glazers statement that the club is up for…

The English Premier League, formerly known as the Football League, was founded when the then-Aston Villa director William McGregor inaugurated meetings by the end of the 1888/89 season. Preston North End became the first club to be crowned champions after finishing their matches unbeaten. Since its inception, fifty clubs have participated in the…

The Blues are yet to finalise a takeover deal despite agreeing on Todd Boehly's consortium to purchase the club, although reports revealed Roman Abramovich's team had found a solution for his outstanding loan Chelsea may have confirmed their UEFA Champions League place this week and are on the verge of securing a third-place finish in the Premier…

With this weekend's action finished now, the Premier League does not return until 26 December. The World Cup starts on Sunday, 20 November with the final on Sunday, 18 December. So how does the English top flight look now, who has the most players going to Qatar and who needs this break? Arsenal are leaders by five points from Manchester City, the…

Alan Shearer has praised Darwin Nunez whilst predicting that the striker will score plenty of goals for a long time at Liverpool. Liverpool hosted Southampton on Saturday afternoon with Jurgen Klopp looking to pick up another big win. Roberto Firmino's header put Liverpool in front, only for Che Adams to head Southampton level almost…

Winning the top scorer award in the star-studded Premier League is a tough enough proposition, but it's about to get even tougher in 2022/23. The top clubs have not been slow when it comes to adding elite forward talent during the summer transfer window. Last season, Liverpool's Mohamed Salah and Tottenham's Son Heung-min were engaged in a…

THE BBC have confirmed their star-studded line up of pundits for the 2022 World Cup. Gary Lineker will lead the TV team broadcasting the action from Qatar, alongside fellow presenter Gabby Logan. And they have drafted in some Premier League legends to make up their squad. Regular Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer will offer his expertise in the…

Contrary to what some would have you believe, there was professional football in England before the Premier League became Rupert Murdoch's battering ram to drive subscriptions to his Sky TV channels. t was the prospect of his money that motivated the First Division clubs to set up their own competition in 1992. Over the ensuing 30 seasons, the…

Rebecca Lowe has been the host of NBC's Premier League coverage since it started nine years ago, and has been to all seven of the previous traveling fan fests the network has done. Usually, she knows what to expect, from the game schedule to the fan atmosphere to the weather. But this weekend's visit to Philadelphia might be beyond her prediction.…

Kevin De Bruyne's gaudy assist numbers give rise to any number of considerations, and we have to wonder if the Manchester City star has ever wondered if the Premier League record would be his in a world in which Jose Mourinho found better use for him at Chelsea. De Bruyne's nine assists this Premier League season are more than double his closest…

Erling Haaland is on his way to the number one spot here the way he's going but here are the best ten individual seasons in Premier League history. You are obviously not going to agree with this ranking, because it is such a subjective topic, but just know there are no agendas here whatsoever. I promise. Enjoy. 10) Mohamed Salah 2017/18 P36 G32…

Barbury Castle trainer Alan King is the ideal antidote to the huge trainers who tend to dominate the Cheltenham Festival. King always sends out hard working horses and goes to Cheltenham 2022 with a leading chance of taking the Arkle with the talented Edwardstone. Planet Sport goes through the standout five winners for King in the Cheltenham…

Manchester City have already set plenty of impressive records in the Premier League. They will break more. Including some of their own. For 14 impressive records that will never be broken, . After reading this, obviously. Most goals in a debut season and most goals in a season (30, 32) I think you all know what I'm getting at here. Erling Haaland…

NEWCASTLE: It was said to be the takeover to end all takeovers. No deal had even come close, not even the mega-rich buyouts of Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain by Dubai and Qatar-based investors. It was a deal that promised so much for a fanbase so willing, and a club so ripe for the picking - but has it delivered? Here we take a look at…

Premier League records continue to tumble around Erling Haaland, whose mind blowing start to his Premier League career has got the nation wondering just how many goals can he score this season. Betfair have now shortened their odds over the last few days from 16/1 to 14/1 now, for the striker score at least 50 league goals this season. Following…

IT'S three Premier League home hat tricks in a row for Erling Haaland - and he's showing no signs of stopping. The Norwegian sensation has bagged at least one in his last eight Manchester City appearances, including Sunday's demolition of rivals Manchester United. The record books could be burst open this season. And Betfair have priced Haaland at…

Alan Shearer has predicted that all three of Man City, Tottenham, and Liverpool will finish in the Premier League top four this season, although Pep Guardiola's side will'without doubt' lift the trophy (ViaPlay). Spurs have started the domestic campaign on fire under Antonio Conte, remaining unbeaten after their first even Premier League…

Both teams will be pushing for the win and we expect the attacks to come out on top. Back over 3.5 goals To learn some tips, tricks and winning strategies, when it comes to betting on soccer There were times early in Mikel Arteta's tenure as Arsenal manager that the Spaniard seemed destined to be sacked. A few months after replacing Unai Emery in…

How to watch Premier League live? The answer depends on your location. If you're based in the United Kingdom, the stations that broadcast the Premier League are Sky Sports and BT Sport. In addition, subscription-based streaming service Amazon Prime Video also broadcasts some matches. If you live in the United States, you can watch Premier League…

Reports state that an American billionaire is leading a group who are in exclusive talks to buy Premier League side Bournemouth. Per our partners in the UK at Sky Sports, Bournemouth's current owner Maxim Demin is in'advanced talks' with a group led by Bill Foley, who owns the Vegas Golden Knights in the NHL. Foley, 77, is said to be the main man…

A big part of the world of sports is keeping an eye on which player moves from which team to which team. One player exchange can completely destabilize the thriving system of a team that is already doing well, or it can be the missing link in the chain that needs strengthening. If you play the soccer odds, you'll need to keep an especially close…