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NEWCASTLE are reportedly chasing Manchester United's Scott McTominay with the star concerned by his lack of recent match action. The Scottish midfielder, 26, started six of the first seven Premier League matches under Erik ten Hag. But he was last named in the starting XI back in October in the top-flight and has lost his place to Casemiro. A…

If you're looking for some fantasy soccer picks for this weekend's latest round of fixtures, look no further, because Vegas Odds has you covered. Jump to: Fantasy soccer betting is becoming incredibly popular among sports fans. The concept is very simple, simply pick five players from either team (or all five from the same team) in an eligible…

Manchester United are planning for several incomings and outgoings during the summer transfer window as new manager Erik ten Hag sets about a much-needed rebuild. Players such as Paul Pogba and Jesse Lingard are on their way and they will not be alone in departing the club. With a tight turnaround for next season brought about by prolonged Covid-19…

Japan and Croatia face each other on Monday in the round of 16 of the 2022 World Cup. Japan qualified for the round of 16 after winning Group E. They took six points from three games -- beating Germany (2-1) and Spain (2-1) to finish in first place despite losing to Costa Rica (1-0). Croatia qualified for the round of 16 after finishing second in…

Although Portugal is coming off a loss to South Korea, they are a superior team to Switzerland and should be able to grind out a win on Tuesday. Read more about why our World Cup picks are taking the Portugese in a low-scoring affair. On Tuesday, we get Portugal vs. Switzerland, the final game in this World Cup's Round of 16. The winner of this…

When is Newcastle vs Leeds Utd on and what time does it start? Newcastle vs Leeds Utd will take place on Saturday 31 December, 2022 - 15:00 (UK) Where is Newcastle vs Leeds Utd taking place? Newcastle vs Leeds Utd will take place at St.

Enzo Fernandez was one of the stars of Argentina's World Cup 2022 campaign, and have opened the market on where he might end up in the January transfer window. The midfielder did not begin the tournament in the starting XI, but he forced his way into Lionel Scaloni's thoughts during the group stage and remained a fixture of the side…

The January transfer window opens on Sunday 1 January with several Premier League teams on the search for new talent following the World Cup. Liverpool have already acted quickly and are set to sign one of the stars of Qatar in the Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo, while other clubs may look to follow their lead. Arsenal are aiming to sustain their…

Read all of Daniel Storey's World Cup 2022 group guides here here Brazil Serbia Switzerland Cameroon All times GMT Switzerland vs Cameroon: 10am, Thurs 24 Nov (Al Janoub) Brazil vs Serbia: 7pm, Thurs 24 Nov (Lusail Iconic) Cameroon vs Serbia: 10am, Mon 28 Nov (Al Janoub) Brazil vs Switzerland: 4pm, Mon 28 Nov (Stadium 974) Cameroon vs Brazil: 7pm,…

Get ready for the Liga MX final! Beginning with Thursday's first leg at Toluca and wrapping up with Sunday's second leg at Pachuca, this week will define the winners of the 2022 Apertura tournament. Will Toluca clinch an 11th title and move one step closer to surpassing the trophy tally of Liga MX giants Chivas and Club America? Will Pachuca avoid…

The eight-week World Cup-enforced break is about to end, and Arsenal will be back in action at the Emirates on Boxing Day when they host London rivals West Ham United. Mikel Arteta will know the need to get serious about the title chase, and this is an opportunity for the Gunners to go eight points clear at the top, albeit temporarily. Fifteen…

It had to end this way, didn't it? The final of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar is the ultimate passing of the torch from one generation to the next when Lionel Messi and Argentina lock horns with Kylian Mbappé and France at Lusail Iconic Stadium in Qatar's second-largest city. In two similar yet contrasting stories, both footballing giants have…

Note: This article was almost entirely written before Bayer Leverkusen's 4-3 defeat against SV Elvensberg in the DFB Pokal. Losing to a 3. Liga side will certainly raise doubts about Leverkusen's ability to make noise in the Bundesliga this season, and will conjure up typical images of'Neverkusen', the Bundesliga's perpetual under-performers who…

Rangers boss Michael Beale has a lot to do if he is to be satisfied come the end of the January transfer window. Out of European competition, nine points behind local rivals Celtic in the title race and facing an Ibrox crowd that became disgruntled with Gio van Bronckhorst in his twilight days in west Glasgow, the Englishman must get off to the…

The World Cup always represents a prime opportunity for previously unheard-of players to put themselves into contention for a move to one of the world's finest clubs. Back in 2014, James Rodriguez shot to superstardom following his incredible performances for Colombia as they stormed to the quarter-finals in Brazil. Just weeks following the…

Murat Yakin's Switzerland take on Dragan Stojkovic's Serbia in their final Group G game at the 2022 World Cup as both sides look to book their place in the last 16 with a win Switzerland can secure their place in the last 16 of the 2022 World Cup if they avoid defeat to fellow European outfit Serbia in their final Group G clash on Friday. The…

Saturday 19 November 2022 11:00 Old Trafford has long been home to some of the greatest players in football history but which Manchester United players have also made a name for themselves on the global stage by starring in World Cup tournaments? As the 2022 edition of the tournament begins in Qatar, we've whipped up a combined XI of Reds who have…

Read all of Daniel Storey's World Cup 2022 group guides here here France Australia Denmark Tunisia All times GMT Denmark vs Tunisia: 1pm, Tues 22 Nov (Education City) France vs Australia: 7pm, Tues 22 Nov (Al Janoub) Tunisia vs Australia: 10am, Sat 26 Nov (Al Janoub) France vs Denmark: 4pm, Sat 26 Nov (Stadium 974) Tunisia vs France: 3pm, Weds 30…

The 2022 World Cup is finally here, and VSiN's soccer handicapper Nigel Seeley has picks, predictions and best bets for every group as part of the VSiN World Cup Guide. Here is his Group D preview for France, Denmark, Australia and Tunisia: Odds to win the group France -225 Denmark+220 Australia+2500 Tunisia+1600 Not surprisingly, the defending…

Youri Tielemans could be on the move from Leicester in January, with just six months remaining on his current contract. Current Premier League leaders Arsenal are deemed to be the favourites to sign the Belgian midfielder from Leicester, with talkSPORT BET pricing the Gunners as 8/1 favourites. The 25-year-old joined Leicester in January 2019,…

With the Premier League season over, speculation about the winner of the 2021-22 PFA Player of the Year still lingers. The official six-player shortlist is typically revealed in early June and the winner named several days later, with only Premier League players eligible to vote. The dates for the announcement of this year's shortlist and winner…

Germany are one of the most successful national teams to compete at the World Cup. They have been to 19 of the 21 tournaments and they have won it four times, finished runners-up four times and finished third four times. Only Brazil (five) have won the tournament more often, but Die Mannschaft are currently ranked a lowly 11th in the world and need…

This is the fifth World Cup in a row Australia have qualified for, however, they haven't made it beyond the Group Stage in any of their previous three attempts. Their best effort to date was reaching the Round of 16 in 2006 where they were knocked out by a late penalty courtesy of eventual winners Italy. Recent efforts at the event have been…

Erik ten Hag becomes the eighth manager of Manchester United since Sir Alex Ferguson departed in 2013 and boy does he have a job on his hands if he is to turn last season's sinking ship around. Signs from pre-season games have largely been promising and it looks like the former Ajax boss is instilling a sense of discipline and team ethic that this…

A new coach and new identity brings excitement back to Canberra United after a dismal season undid all the good of 2020/21. 2021/22 looked to be a promising season for Canberra United, with the opportunity to build on a finals campaign the year before. But after a slow signing period, the departure of a number of young talents and the loss of…

Arsenal will be preparing to end their Europa League group stage campaign on a high as they look to secure their spot in the last 16 of the Europa League competition after a disappointing defeat to PSV Eindhoven last Thursday. Mikel Arteta's side put on a below-par performance at the Philips Stadion which saw them lose 2-0 against Ruud van…

With the fiery fallout of their first win in four domestic games still burning, Liverpool will be back at Anfield on Premier League Matchday 12 to host a West Ham side on a five-game unbeaten run in all competitions. The Hammers can overtake Liverpool with a win but will be wary of Mohamed Salah, who scored the only goal of the game in the Reds'…

CHELSEA successfully progressed into the last-16 of the Champions League with a win over Austrian giants RB Salzburg. Kai Havertz' sensational goal was the difference maker and it ultimately ended Salzburg's 40-game unbeaten run at home. And it seems as if Graham Potter wants to strengthen his side with Chelsea reportedly plotting a move for…

Leicester City vs Crystal Palace Leicester City to win 2-1 against Crystal Palace- 9/1! At 9/1, a £10 bet would return £100! League Winner Early Payout Offer Only available to new and eligible customers. Bet restrictions and T&Cs apply. Just when Leicester City thought they'd turned a corner, the doom and gloom has swiftly returned. 12 days ago,…

There is so little between Arsenal and Tottenham this season that every little decision will count as they square off this Saturday (watch live, 7:30am ET on USA Network and online via NBCSports.com) in the north London derby. [MORE: ] Mikel Arteta and Antonio Conte have overseen superb starts to the season for their teams, with the Gunners top of…

The January transfer window is open and Premier League clubs can start making moves until Jan. 31 at 6pm ET when the window shuts. Let the deals flow in the final hours. Some clubs need more than others, and given the current situation with absentees across multiple teams, the finish to the January transfer window could be busier than usual. Add…

1.5pts Ryan Fraser Over 1.5 Shots at 11/10 (bet365) 0.5pts Molumby, Cullen & McTominay to make 12+ tackles between them at 50/1 (SkyBet) Following their victory over Ukraine on Tuesday, another win will move Scotland another step closer to securing that all-important top spot in Group B1. They come into this one in fine fettle, winning nine of…

It's been a challenging end of the week for British bookmakers after most sporting events were cancelled in Britain due to the death of Queen Elizabeth II. The week had started well with shock results involving British teams in Europe, including a 4-1 hammering for Liverpool. Liverpool, six-time winners of the European Champion Clubs' Cup trophy,…

Arsenal have already suffered one major injury this season in the form of Mohamed Elneny, and the length of the midfielder's absence could cause some major problems for the Gunners. According to reports, the Egyptian international could be out until 2023 at the earliest, with the length of Elneny's injury leaving Arsenal light in the central…

Italian giants Inter Milan have not enjoyed the best of starts to the 2022-23 football season, having lost three of their last five games across all competitions. One of the losses was an abject 2-0 loss to German champions Bayern Munich in their UEFA Champions League opener, where the Italians were given a footballing lesson. Drawn into the group…

MANCHESTER CITY have agreed a £15m deal to sign Manuel Akanji from Borussia Dortmund, according to reports. Pep Guardiola will now have a plethora of defensive options with none of his centre-backs set to leave. Meanwhile Newcastle have reportedly joined Arsenal in the race for Youri Tielemans. Elsewhere, we've got all the latest on Frenkie De…

NEWCASTLE have joined Arsenal in the race for Youri Tielemans on a dramatic deadline day swoop, according to reports. Elsewhere, we've got all the latest on Frenkie De Jong, who is now a bigger favourite to join Chelsea than he is United. Meanwhile, Tottenham are said to be interested in Atletico Madrid's Yannick Carrasco. There are just hours left…

ARSENAL have reportedly seen their £20 million bid rejected for Palmeiras ace Danilo. The Gunners have been forced into searching for reinforcements due to their midfield injury crisis. But reports coming out of Brazil claim that the Sao Paulo outfit are demanding for a higher fee. However, Arsenal could be willing to pounce on PSV winger Cody…