#Champions League

ARSENAL are now leading contenders to sign West Ham midfielder Declan Rice. That's according to bookmakers Sky Bet, who've installed Mikel Arteta's side at 4-1 to clinch the player's signature ahead of their rivals. David Moyes' Hammers value the 24-year-old at £100million, but it's thought they would accept around £80m for his services. Rice is…

Everyone got their oranges? Good. It would not be a half-time team talk without those. Most of the Premier League's clubs have played 19 games. That means there are 19 to go and we have a big second half ahead. Sportsmail asked me to deliver a team talk to each club. There will not be any Neil Warnock effing and blinding. But maybe I'll go full…

MANCHESTER UNITED, Arsenal and Newcastle are set to battle it out to sign Napoli star Victor Osimhen, according to reports. The striker is valued by the Serie A club at £135million. The 24-year-old's contract does not expire until the summer of 2025 but he has told his representatives he won't make a decision on his future until the end of this…

Italian Serie A action continues when Empoli hosts Sampdoria on Monday on Paramount+ . Empoli are 13th in the Italian Serie A table and 10 points clear of the relegation zone, while Sampdoria are 19th and six points short of safety. However, over half the season remains and both clubs would love to collect three points on Monday. You can catch all…

It's North London derby day again. Arsenal will be hoping to return to winning ways after their 0-0 draw against Newcastle United, when they travel to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on January 15. Spurs' stuttering form has continued post-World Cup, with Antonio Conte's side winning two, drawing one and losing one of their four fixtures. There is…

Football fans are in for a treat this weekend, as derbies light up the European landscape, with the best English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and French teams in the spotlight. European football returned earlier this month with a few exciting matches, but the true derbies are scheduled for this weekend. All across Europe, you can bet on reigning…

Even in this busiest of seasons, the Bundesliga stuck to its guns regarding the winter break. Premier League clubs had very little time off post- World Cup 2022, while La Liga, Ligue 1, and Serie A also returned either just before or after the turn of the year. But Germany's top flight wanted to give its players a few weeks to recover from their…

It was a chastening late September afternoon which prompted plenty of discussion among Tottenham supporters already streaming for the exits at the Emirates Stadium. A feature of Nuno Espirito Santo's early decisions as head coach had been his reluctance to call upon Cristian Romero, who watched on from the bench as a first-half flurry from Arsenal…

Westerlo will entertain Genk at Het Kuipje in the Belgian Pro League on Tuesday (January 17). The two teams are separated by a huge margin of 22 points as they head for matchday 21. The hosts are seventh in the standings, while the visitors lead the pack with 52 points. Westerlo lost their last league meeting at home to OH Leuven 2-1 - their third…

Saturday will be the first Premier League match that Chelsea has taken part in since January 23, as numerous different cup competitions have filled the fixture list over the past few weeks. The Blues have been successful, but not dominant, during this run, which has alarmed some supporters due to the perceived relative weakness of the team's…

Antonio Conte is under pressure once again as Spurs manager following their North London derby defeat against Arsenal, and has been cut to as little as 7/1 on the Betfair exchange to be the next manager to leave his post. Sky Bet have Conte at 10/1 to be the next manager to leave their position following the defeat today, whereas yesterday he was…

There's a new favourite for the Premier League title after a one-sided North London derby. Hint: it's not Tottenham… 1. Sometimes 16 Conclusions can be quite a challenge. Sometimes there's just not that much to say about a game of football. Sometimes it doesn't really mean anything. Sometimes games are quite evenly matched and the run of the balls…

Arsenal look to remain firml y atop the Premier League standings as they hope to complete their first Premier League double over North London rivals Tottenham since the 2013/14 campaign. The home side has managed to avoid defeat in this series in the last 17 league derby matches, meaning neither side has emerged from the other's stadium with all…

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TWICE in their grand old history, Arsenal have won the league at White Hart Lane. And this North London Derby victory might almost have felt like a third time. Mikel Arteta's men are not even halfway through their Premier League campaign but this was a hugely significant triumph - one which may be pinpointed as the most crucial of the lot if they…

It's time for the 2023 Australian Open which is the first grand slam of the calendar year. It sets the tone for the year for most of the professional tennis players in action and this year, the Australian Open 2023 dates have been fixed for 16-29 January 2023. If you're interested in knowing the 2023 Aus Open seeds, check them out here. The players…

Salernitana will take on Atalanta at 12 p.m. ET on Sunday at Gewiss Stadium. Atalanta are 3-3-2 at home, while Salernitana are 1-4-3 on the road. The latest Atalanta vs. Salernitana odds from Caesars Sportsbook list Atalanta as the -350 favorites (risk $350 to win $100) on the 90-minute money line, with Salernitana the+900 underdog. A draw is…

It appears Chelsea are giving Graham Potter a new toy to play with after his last one got suspended for three matches an hour into his debut. The Blues are believed to have agreed an £88.5m deal to sign Ukrainian forward Mykhailo Mudryk from Shakhtar Donetsk, structured as £62m fixed with £26.5m in available add-ons. However, the 22-year-old was…

In 2021/22 Domenico Tedesco turned RB Leipzig's season around. Jesse Marsch, now in charge of Leeds United in the Premier League, struggled to fill Julian Nagelsmann's shoes at the Red Bull Arena. He was dismissed at the beginning of December following defeat by Union Berlin, Leipzig's third loss in a row. That result left them in 11th place as the…

Napoli will defend the No. 1 spot in the Italian Serie A table when they host Juventus on Friday on Paramount+ . The home team suffered its first loss of the season coming out of the World Cup break, but rebound in its last match for a 2-0 victory against Sampdoria. Meanwhile, the visitors continue to dominate the competition with their smothering…

Newcastle United have so far not made a signing in January with Eddie Howe admitting he is wary of making a costly error. The Magpies boss insists he is keen not to'handcuff' for future windows with any deals that could shackle the club in light of FFP. By this time last year, Newcastle's precarious position in the Premier League had already led to…

Newcastle and Fulham to end as a draw - 10/3 Bet £10 and get £43 in return Newcastle United vs Fulham January 15, 2023 2:00 pm GMT Our recommended bet for Sunday's clash at St. James' Park comes in the form of a draw between Newcastle United and Fulham. A £10 wager for such an outcome will secure you a return of £43 with Bet365. Two sides…

It is getting near crunch time for Graham Potter and his squad who are desperate to turn things around. Chelsea vs Crystal Palace has never been a mid-table affair but 2023 likes to throw up surprises. We will attempt to make a prediction for this match while also offering up the best betting odds for the game. The Blues are in the midst of one of…

Live on Sky Sports, Tottenham host bitter rivals Arsenal in this North London Derby in the Premier League at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this Sunday. The hosts sit 5th in the league table, just two points behind Manchester United who are in a Champions League spot. Since returning from the World Cup break, Conte's men have drawn against…

A title is on the line in the latest edition of El Clasico, as rivals Barcelona and Real Madrid square off in the Spanish Super Cup final Sunday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Barcelona have won the Supercopa de Espana title a record 13 times, most recently in 2018. Los Blancos are the defending champions and have won the title 12 times. Both needed…

As soon as the air raid sirens had stopped, Shakhtar Donetsk's players ran out onto the pitch for their final training session on Monday before Ukraine begins an extraordinary new season of its national soccer league. As Ukrainian soldiers battle Russian forces in the east and south, Shakhtar are due to play Metalist 1925, from Kharkiv, in the…

Oddsmakers are expecting there to be goals in this game with under 2.5 goals listed in plus money at+105 and the over pitched at odds-on at -135. Real needed penalties to overcome Valencia on Wednesday after producing a lukewarm performance in semifinal 1. On a difficult night, they went ahead through Karim Benzema's 39th-minute spot kick but…

Chelsea are close to an agreement with Shakhtar Donetsk for Mykhaylo Mudryk. Arsenal made three bids for the 21-year old winger, but the Blues came over the top of the Gunners' final offer to reportedly secure the transfer. GAZUMPED! Chelsea will pay £62M upfront plus £26.6M in add-ons. They're also offering Mudryk a 7-year contract, whereas…

While most of the world is debating whether or not Arsenal should be considered favourites to lift the Premier League trophy, there are fans of Football League clubs that are salivating at the prospect of earning a massive transfer fee from one of their emerging talents. After all, while many clubs lower down the pyramid would ideally like to hold…

On Sunday, Tottenham vs Arsenal caps off what should be a mesmerizing weekend of Premier League action. Even without Gabriel Jesus, Arsenal have managed to keep their title hopes alive, retaining a five-point gap ahead of Manchester City. Still, after a draw against Newcastle in their last league outing, nerves might be starting to set in with the…

EIGHT months ago Arsenal headed to Spurs knowing victory would mean Champions League qualification with two games to spare. What followed was a collapse of barely believable proportions as Arteta's men were hammered 3-0 by Antonio Conte's side. Another slip up at Newcastle four days later saw the Gunners miss out on Champions League football for…

Ahead of Sunday's North London Derby, we're set to provide our Tottenham vs. Arsenal prediction for the English Premier League. Despite their scoreless draw against Newcastle last time out, Arsenal remain top of the Premier League and are five points clear of Manchester City. Tottenham, meanwhile, are on the outside looking in of the Champions…

Paris Saint-Germain will aim to continue along the winning track on Sunday evening as they travel to Champions League-chasing Rennes in Ligue 1. The side from the capital has had a rocky resumption to the campaign so far, winning twice in the league but falling to a 3-1 defeat to surprise package Lens on New Year's Day. Since then, however,…

Robbie Savage claims that if Wales beat England in their final Group B game tonight it will be a bigger upset than Leicester City winning the Premier League. The Foxes overcame odds of 5000/1 to win the title in 2015/16 and despite Wales' chances being rated as closer to 7/1, Rob Page's men beating England would be as big a shock, says former City…

If you're a Liverpool fan, you'll be bitterly disappointed with how your team have started the 2022/23 Premier League season. After 14 matches played, the reds sit in 6th place, 7 points outside of the top four and 15 points behind leaders Arsenal. Kopites are in unison in hoping for a turnaround after the FIFA World Cup, with the tournament…

Arsenal look to continue their title charge as they head across north London to take on rivals Tottenham in another massive north London derby. The Gunners currently sit with a slender lead at the top of the Premier League, with Antonio Conte's Spurs side sitting precariously in fifth, two points outside a Champions League spot and 11 points behind…

Paris Saint-Germain are away at Stade Rennais on Sunday aiming to avoid consecutive away defeats in Ligue 1 after a 3-1 loss to RC Lens last time out. Les Parisiens beat Angers SCO 2-0 in midweek with Lionel Messi back in action and scoring while Kylian Mbappe sat out. The French superstar will be back in Brittany as Christophe Galtier's men look…

Newcastle will bid to return to winning ways in the Premier League as the race for Champions League qualification intensifies. The Magpies welcome high-flying Fulham to St James' Park having been held to goalless draws in their last two league outings against Leeds and Arsenal. Anything less than all three points will hamper Newcastle's top-four…

Bayern Munich will square off against RB Salzburg in a friendly at the FC Bayern Campus Platz 1 on Friday (January 13) as they return to action after a two-month hiatus. Bayern last played Schalke in the Bundesliga in November, recording a 2-0 win, thanks to goals from Serge Gnabry and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting. This will be their first and only…

The current leaders of La Liga meet the current Spanish champions in what should be a tight game at the King Fahd stadium in Saudi Arabia The final of the Spanish Super Cup on Sunday evening sees a Clasico take place as Real Madrid face Barcelona. Carlo Ancelotti's side came through their semi-final against Valencia on penalties, while Xavi…

Sunday afternoon's north London derby sees Spurs and Arsenal square off at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with the two sides chasing alternate targets in the second half of the season. Tottenham have spluttered and failed to kick into gear throughout the season but remain close enough to the clubs eyeing up Champions League qualification. However, the…

MANCHESTER UNITED are set to turn to Burnley flop Wout Weghorst as they look for goals. And this is far from the first time a United signing has raised eyebrows, particularly in a January window. Here are ten of the strangest signings the club have ever made. Ighalo arrived in 2020 with a record of having scored 16 goals in a Premier League season,…

Arsenal look to remain firm atop the Premier League standings as they hope to complete their first Premier League double over North London rivals Tottenham since the 2013/14 campaign. The home side has avoided defeat in an incredible 17 straight league matches, meaning neither side has emerged from the other's stadium with all three points since…

Liverpool must rediscover their consistency if they are to finish in the top four, but Brighton is not an easy place to go. Here are the latest match odds for Brighton & Hove Albion vs Liverpool from Spreadex. Brighton: 23/10 Draw: 14/5 Liverpool: 16/5 Spreadex BetUK Unibet Betway 888sport Pixiebet kwiff Betmorph Rhino.bet BetVictor After the turn…

Arsenal make the short trip across North London to face arch rivals Tottenham on January 15 with Mikel Arteta's side aiming to increase their lead at the top of the Premier League. The Gunners head into the weekend with a five-point advantage over second-place Manchester City. Pep Guardiola's defending champions face a local derby against…

Atlético Madrid to win 2-0 against Almería- 7/1! At 7/1, a £10 bet would return £80! Almería vs Atlético de Madrid January 15, 2023 3:15 pm GMT Atlético Madrid's faint hopes of a title push are now over, with more than half the season remaining. On Sunday night, los Colchoneros took on league-leaders Barcelona, simply needing to win to cut the gap…

It doesn't exactly have the same ring to it as former Liverpool manager Bill Shankley's comparison of "the beautiful game" to life and death, but, as an opening quote for Apple TV+'s new four-part look at the three days that rocked the game in April 2021, it sums up the sport's place in society nicely.

Sunday's five-fold acca is packed with games from France's Ligue 1, the Eredivisie, Serie A, and La Liga. Our football writers have compiled an exciting little five-fold for this weekend. singleSelection Lille are just a few days removed from defeating Troyes in the Coupe de France by a score of 2-0. Les Dogues will now aim to defeat Troyes in…

Brighton welcomes Liverpool to the AMEX Stadium this weekend in what promises to be an exciting game of football, driven by a home side in a rich vein of goal-scoring form. The same can't be said for visitors Liverpool, who are struggling to make a mark this season and find themselves sixth in the table, 17 points off league leaders Arsenal. A…

Perhaps the pick of the fixtures this weekend is the North London Derby, where Arsenal travel to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, riding high on an improbable season that sees them top of the league by five points. Things aren't quite as rosy for home side Tottenham Hotspur, who have had a mixed bag of a season, to say the least. Antonio Conte has…