#East Midlands

GARY NEVILLE doesn't think that Arsenal will win the Premier League. But our Supercomputer does. The Gunners extended their lead at the top to eight points over the weekend, following their 2-0 win over Tottenham and Manchester City's 2-1 defeat at Man United. Boffins and brainiacs over at bettingexpert have compiled BETSiE, a supercomputer tasked…

Leicester City's Youri Tielemans is one of the biggest names playing outside of the Premier League's traditional'big six', with the Belgian midfielder having impressed during his four years in the East Midlands. During that time, he has played a key role in the Foxes' strong Premier League performances as well as scoring the winning goal in the…

Taiwo Awoniyi recently scored his second away goal at a domestic level for Nottingham Forest, which helped lift the East Midlands club out of the Premier League relegation zone. Since joining the Premier League side in June 2022, Nigerian international star Awoniyi has made 16 appearances and scored four goals. The question being asked here is, can…

Thursday horse racing fixtures for July 14 are scheduled at Leicester, Chepstow, Epsom, Hamilton and Worcester. Newsboy's Nap is one of Kevin Pilippart de Foy's runners One of Newsboy's top tips for Thursday, July 14 contests a race at Epsom (pictured) CLIPSHAM GOLD should profit for going back on fast ground in the Leicester Racecourse Ideal…

Loughderg Rocco: hurdle winner got off the mark over fences at Leicester Wednesday: Leicester All eyes were on Unexpected Party, who was third in Grade 1 company behind Arkle favourite Jonbon last time, but the odds-on favourite was comprehensively turned over by Loughderg Rocco in the 2m4f novice chase. The six-year-old was only beaten half a…

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We're down to the last eight in the Heineken Champions Cup as the great and good of European rugby do battle for a place in the May 28 showpiece in Marseille. With another intoxicating weekend of knockout drama in store, we preview every game from the quarter-finals, with all four matches available to watch exclusively live on BT Sport. Read on for…

Leicester's Jasper Wiese charges through the Northampton lines in the Tigers' win over the Saints Free rugby tips, best bets and analysis for Bath v Leicester in the Gallagher Premiership. BT Sport 1, 3pm Saturday Leicester to win by one to 12 points 2pts 6-4 bet365 Two teams whose records look almost the exact opposite of each other's meet at the…

Northampton Saints only secured their place in the Gallagher Premiership semi-finals on the last day of the season but after taking fourth spot, they now have a chance to upset East Midlands rivals - and table-toppers - Leicester Tigers at Welford Road. Saints hammered Newcastle Falcons 65-26 to make the top four and although they finished 19…

Newcastle United's start to the Premier League campaign was nothing short of remarkable with Eddie Howe's side losing just one of their opening 15 matches and winning seven of their final eight before the World Cup-enforced break. The Magpies are currently sat in third place ahead of returning to Premier League action on Boxing Day at Leicester…

Leicester Tigers became the first club in history to go through an entire Premiership Rugby season top of the table at the end of every round but unless they go on to lift the title, their efforts will have been for nought. They are just two wins away from achieving that but East Midlands rivals Northampton Saints are the first team to stand in…

The two worst teams in the English Premier League face off Monday when Leicester City hosts Nottingham Forest in an East Midlands derby. Leicester (0-1-6) finished eighth last season but have been horrible defensively to kick off this campaign. The Foxes haven't taken a point since an opening draw with Brentford, but King Power Stadium is not an…

GOOD IMPRESSION (2.40, nap) is fancied to rack up a hat-trick by beating five opponents for the Nelson Panoramic Restaurant For Dining @LeicesterRaces Handicap Hurdle in the East Midlands on Sunday. Bernard Llewellyn's seven-year-old son of Showcasing followed a victory at Uttoxeter at the start of last month with a score at Ffos Las three weeks…

2022-03-02Which 20 clubs would make up the strongest possible Premier League - does your team make the cut? We're not talking about which teams currently have the best players - more of a look at who would bring most to the table, including tradition, trophies, wealth and, of course, fans. Will your club make the cut? Let's take a look… Based…

Hugh Finegan is dreaming of a St Patrick's Day like no other in the place they call the home of racing. The trainer from the little village of Nobber, Co Meath, with a population of 300, is making his Cheltenham debut and far from being daunted, he can't wait to take on the big boys. The possibility of his smart hurdler Futurum Regem - meaning…

NOTTINGHAM FOREST return to Premier League action with no shirt sponsor... once again. Forest find themselves bottom of England's top-flight division despite recently pulling off a huge 1-0 victory over Liverpool alongside holding Brentford to a draw. And it has left people wondering whether life in the Premier League is a step too far 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,…

Here's the latest Nottingham Forest news on Monday, October 10, 2022. Steven Gerrard's prediction Steven Gerrard expects Aston Villa to be playing in a cauldron of noise at the City Ground on Monday night after Steve Cooper signed a new contract with Nottingham Forest in midweek. Forest come into the game having lost their last five Premier…

It's Monday Night Football for Nottingham Forest this weekend, as they welcome Steven Gerrard's Aston Villa to the City Ground hoping to end their run of five consecutive defeats. It might be hard to believe, but the feel-good factor has returned to the City Ground. Despite a run of form which has seen them lose five in a row and currently sitting…

Leicester City will be looking to build on a morale-boosting win over Nottingham Forest this weekend when they take on Bournemouth in the Premier League. After six straight defeats in the league, a run which left Brendan Rodgers under mounting pressure, City bounced back in style in Monday night's East Midlands derby against Nottingham Forest.…

AFC Bournemouth vs Leicester City Leicester to win 2-1 against Bournemouth- 17/2! At 17/2, a £10 bet would return £95! League Winner Early Payout Offer Only available to new and eligible customers. Bet restrictions and T&Cs apply. After a scintillating display on Monday night, can Leicester City start to climb up the table? Brendan Rodgers' side,…

LIONEL MESSI could make a sensational return to Barcelona next July - at 36. And now Argentine journalist Veronica Brunati, known to be close to the Messi family, has declared the superstar has decided to go back to the Nou Camp. She: "On July 1, 2023, Lionel Messi will be a Barcelona player." Meanwhile, Chelsea are leading the race to sign AC…

CHELSEA are leading the race to sign AC Milan star Rafael Leao, according to reports. Leao is being monitored by a number of top clubs as he enjoys yet another fantastic season in Serie A. In a double transfer boost for Chelsea, the club have signed a pre-contract agreement with RB Leipzig for star striker Christopher Nkunku, according to…

The east Midlands derby makes a long awaited return to the Premier League tonight, as Leicester host Nottingham Forest at the King Power Stadium. BetVictor are offering new customers £50 in bonuses when they bet £10 on tomorrow's match. Tonight's clash will see the Premier League's first east London derby in the Premier League since 2002. 19th…

Our expert backs James Maddison to score in Monday's betting tips for the Premier League clash between Leicester City and Nottingham Forest The bottom two teams in the Premier League meet in a crunch East Midlands derby tonight, with hosts Leicester desperate for their first win of the season. Another defeat could signal the end of Brendan…

Are games between local rivals really harder to predict? Chris Sutton will find out this weekend, with derbies taking place in north London, Manchester and the east Midlands. BBC Sport's football expert Sutton said: "I made my mind up that I am going to pick a side to win each time - I don't want to be accused of sitting on the fence. "One of the…

Leicester City vs Nottingham Forest Leicester City to win 2-1 against Nottingham Forest- 8/1! At 8/1, a £10 bet would return £90! League Winner Early Payout Offer Only available to new and eligible customers. Bet restrictions and T&Cs apply. Not only is this a first top-flight East Midlands derby between the two since 1999, it's also a battle of…

Brendan Rodgers' Leicester have scraped 1 point from a possible 21 so far 11:30 Tuesday 27th September 2022 - 5 minute read There's been no shortage of slicing and dicing in the Premier League's managerial coliseum so far this season, with three bosses departing their posts in what proved to be an event-filled opening five weeks. First up was Scott…

Premiership final hero Freddie Burns is back for Leicester Free rugby tips, best bets and analysis for Northampton v Leicester in the Premiership on Saturday. BT Sport 1, 3pm Saturday Leicester -1 2pts Evs bet365 Leicester beat their East Midlands rivals Northampton three times last season including a 27-14 success in the playoff semi-finals, and…

Question: when is a supercomputer not a supercomputer? Answer: when it's being used to predict the outcome of the Premier League season. Of the many micro-industries to have popped in the past few years while desperately holding on to the coat-tails of the runaway football behemoth, those taking a punt at guessing what's going to happen in the…

Wasps' announcement that they have applied to the High Court to appoint an administrator, following on from Worcester Warriors' ongoing financial crisis, has plunged the future of Premiership Rugby as we know it into doubt. The future of Wasps looks increasingly bleak, and though the club have attempted to ease fears over its long-term future,…

Fulham enjoyed a positive start to the season and will be full of confidence as they make the trip to the City Ground to face Nottingham Forest on Friday (kick-off, 8pm). The Cottagers have held their own in every game they have played in the Premier League so far and Marco Silva's side look capable of retaining their place in the top half of the…

After the logistical omnishambles of the pool stage foreshadowed the intriguing introduction of two-legged ties in the last 16, we have a compelling line-up of Champions Cup quarter-finals. Headlining it is a meeting between Leicester Tigers and Leinster. For a number of reasons, this clash already feels like a European classic in the making. Given…