#EFL Cup

The Netherlands, after missing out on the 2018 World Cup, will be eager to make a statement when they kick off their 2022 campaign against Senegal on Monday. The Senegalese head to Qatar in a confident mood after winning the Africa Cup of Nations earlier this year and they will be hoping to better their group-stage World Cup exit in Russia. Drawn…

Southampton pulled off possibly the biggest upset of the 2023 Carabao Cup on January 11. Though Manchester City was in good form and was clearly the favourite, the score sheet told a totally different story. Manchester City, who won the championship four times in the last five competitions under Pep Guardiola, looked sloppy and totally out of…

One of our expert tipster partners, Allsportspredictions.com, has more of our previews and predictions. Go here. Man United vs Man City - After beating Charlton Athletic by a score of 3-0 in the EFL Cup, Manchester United will try to do the same thing again. In that game, Manchester United had 70% of the possession, and three of their 21 shots on…

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…

Once again Blues fans will be congregating at Goodison Park in the aftermath of a creditable performance (if not result) down the East Lancs Road in Manchester. This time, under pressure manager Frank Lampard will have had more than a week to absorb lessons taken from the FA Cup loss to Manchester United, and to rest his players ahead of what could…

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Chelsea will be hoping to secure a 12th consecutive win against Crystal Palace when they host the south Londoners at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon. The pair have both endured difficult runs over the past two months - struggling for form in the Premier League and being knocked out of the FA Cup and the EFL Cup respectively - which has caused…

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…

Eighteenth-placed Everton will entertain last-placed Southampton at Goodison Park on Saturday (January 14) in a Premier League clash between two teams from the relegation zone. The hosts are winless in their last eight games across competitions and are coming off a 4-1 hammering at home against Brighton & Hove Albion. Everton's poor form continued…

The Red Devils have strung an impressive run together since their 6-3 defeat to Manchester City back in October, winning 15 of their last 18 games in all competitions, and could move to within a point of Pep Guardiola's side with a victory on Saturday. But Man City will come into the game high in confidence as well after they tore apart Chelsea in…

There is a feeling of optimism at Old Trafford again. Off the pitch, the unpopular Glazer family have confirmed that they are looking to sell the club. Manchester United fans will not want to jump from the frying pan to the fire, but the departure of the current regime would undoubtedly give the club a better chance of fulfilling its vast…

Manchester United will entertain arch-rivals Manchester City at Old Trafford in the 189th edition of the Manchester Derby on Saturday. The hosts are on a four-game winning streak in the Premier League which has seen them climb to fourth place in the league table. In their previous outing, they overcame Bournemouth 3-0 at home thanks to goals from…

Image Source: Shutterstock.com The last time these two played, Manchester City thumped their city rivals 6-3. However, a lot has changed since the last Manchester Derby. Since that loss, Manchester United have been playing fantastic soccer, with eight straight wins in competitive games. Can they add a ninth to the list? Let's find out! *Odds taken…

The Premier League returns after the FA Cup break. We're treated to some blockbuster matches this weekend, including the Manchester and north London derbies. We offer up our Premier League best bets based on the top soccer odds for Matchday 20 below. The in-form Manchester United host their neighbors Manchester City on Saturday while looking to…

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We've got the small matter of the Manchester derby this Saturday, with United fancying their chances of getting the better of a City team who were knocked out of the EFL Cup on Wednesday night by Southampton. However, Pep Guardiola's side are still strong favourites to land the victory at Old Trafford and this represents a chance to take them a…

Old rivals Manchester United and Manchester City do battle in a huge Premier League fixture at Old Trafford on Saturday. These two neighbors often put on a show when they share the pitch, and this weekend's derby promises to be a cracker. Man United are in stunning form right now, winning eight games in a row across all competitions. Man City lost…

Rewind eight months and not many Arsenal fans could have imagined their team being in this position in the middle of January 2023. Last season ended badly for the Gunners. With 12 games remaining, they were fourth in the Premier League table. Their lead over fifth-placed Manchester United was just one point, but Mikel Arteta's men had three games…

When Graham Potter was given the opportunity to take charge of Chelsea in early September, he did not hesitate. Within a day or so of Thomas Tuchel being dismissed, the former Brighton & Hove Albion head coach had decided to leave the Amex Stadium for west London. In the process, Potter became only the second English manager to lead Chelsea on a…

Manchester City forward Riyad Mahrez says the Premier League title challengers will not be distracted by their derby at Manchester United on Saturday when they visit Southampton in the Carabao Cup quarterfinals. After their run of winning the competition for four successive seasons ended with a fourth-round defeat to West Ham United on penalties…

As the season pushes on, the quarter-final stage of the League Cup throws up some interesting ties with three of the Premier League top four still battling for a place in the semi-finals. We preview the best of the EFL cup action below. 12th in League One, Charlton have impressed massively with their run to the quarter-final of the League Cup,…

The EFL Cup returns to the fold with another set of important matches this week as Southampton take on Pep Guardiola's impressive Manchester City side in an important clash at St. Mary's Stadium on Wednesday. Southampton are currently rooted to the bottom of the Premier League standings and have struggled this season. The Saints edged Crystal…

MANCHESTER UNITED are facing Charlton in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals TONIGHT! And the headline team news is 17-year-old Kobbie Mainoo is STARTING the game to make his United debut. Erik ten Hag's side are in fine form, with seven wins on the bounce in all competitions to boast about as they climbed into the Premier League's top four. And they…

The UEFA Champions League is by far the most prestigious cup competition in Europe. Featuring 32 of the best teams across the continent, the UEFA Champions League promises stellar individual displays, thrilling clashes, and an abundance of drama. Last season, the most decorated team in the competition's history, Real Madrid, took home the'Old Big…

Manchester City are the current favourites to lift the League Cup this season and Pep Guardiola's side travel to Southampton in the quarter-finals on Wednesday. Our man Tom Winch is on hand with his best bets for the game. St Mary's is the venue for the EFL Cup Quarter-Final clash between Nathan Jones' Southampton and Manchester City's Pep…

Southampton have won both cup ties they have played under Nathan Jones but it will be a surprise if they make it a hat-trick when Manchester City visit on Wednesday (kick-off, 8pm). The sides meet in the quarter-finals of the EFL Cup with both having enjoyed successful weekends in the FA Cup, Saints winning 2-1 at Crystal Palace and City thumping…

Nottingham Forest will hope to bounce back after being dumped out of the FA Cup at the weekend when they welcome Wolves to the City Ground for Wednesday's Carabao Cup quarter-final. Steve Cooper's side were embarrassed by Championship side Blackpool in the third round of the FA Cup as the Tangerines ran out 4-1 winners at Bloomfield Road. Wolves…

MAN UNITED have a Carabao Cup quarter-final tie against Charlton Athletic this evening at Old Trafford. The Addicks sit 12th in League One while The Red Devils are riding relatively high in 4th in the Premier League after their latest league win against Bournemouth. The surprise package of this season's EFL Cup saw off Brighton on penalties in the…

The EFL Cup is back in action with another round of matches this week as Brendan Rodgers' Leicester City lock horns with an impressive Newcastle United side in an important clash at St. James' Park on Tuesday. Leicester City are currently in 13th place in the Premier League standings and have flattered to deceive so far this season. The Foxes edged…

The Carabao Cup might not be as prestigious or iconic as the historic FA Cup in English football, but it's still silverware, and this year some big clubs, including both Manchester clubs, are still involved, demonstrating its significance. Newcastle and Leicester have never won this trophy, and both sets of fans will be excited to see their teams…

Only eight teams remain in the EFL Cup but with a few more victories, Erik ten Hag can lead his Manchester United side to their first trophy of his tenure. On Tuesday, they'll play in the semifinals against Charlton Athletic, the last League One side remaining in the competition. The Red Devils should advance but they can't get complacent against a…

Man City enter as large betting chalk in the EFL Cup quarterfinals on Wednesday at St. Mary's Stadium. Find out where the betting edge lies for this match in our Southampton vs. Manchester City betting picks. Photo By - USA TODAY Sports On Wednesday, we get the second installment of this year's EFL Cup quarterfinals, with Southampton taking on…

With a place in the EFL Cup semi-finals up for grabs, Newcastle United welcome Leicester City to St James' Park on Tuesday evening (kick-off, 8pm). The sides are having contrasting seasons and the Magpies will be full of confidence that they can go a step a step closer to securing what would be a first major domestic trophy for 68 years. Odds are…

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The EFL quarter-finals are the focus this midweek in the world on English football with the matches taking place on Tuesday and Wednesday. We've got the latest EFL Cup match betting, the key head-to-head stats for each game and also our best bet League Cup acca. You can also join 10bet, who give their customers an excellent'Cash Bonus On Winning…

In one EFL Cup quarterfinal we'll have Newcastle battling it out against Leicester City with the winner moving forward in the tournament. WagerTalk soccer handicapper Nick Borrman breaks down the this Newcastle vs Leicester City match taking place in St. James Park in Newcastle. First time at WagerTalk? Get your first daily picks package for ONLY…

From one cup competition to another as Manchester United look to maintain their hope of bringing some silverware as they welcome Charlton Athletic of League One in the EFL Cup quarter-final. Erik ten Hag's maiden season in England has gone well so far and the chances of silverware for the Red Devils would certainly seal the brilliant start from the…

Newcastle United will lock horns with Bournemouth on Tuesday night in the fourth round of the EFL Cup. Eddie Howe will lead the Magpies out against his former club in what could be a delectable League Cup encounter. Newcastle United qualified for the fourth round after beating Crystal Palace on penalties. This will be Newcastle United's first…

The Premier League is at its halfway mark and plenty of teams are struggling for points. Relegation to the Championship can cost a club a minimum of £92 million. Of course, more money will be lost outside of the Premier League despite parachute payments being given to relegated teams for the first few years. Six Premier League manager changes have…

Newcastle United welcome Leicester City to St James' Park for this all-Premier League clash in the quarter finals of the EFL Cup. The Magpies know that any trophy success this season is likely to come from the EFL Cup, as they were on the receiving end of a shock exit from the FA Cup after being beaten 2-1 by League One Sheffield Wednesday on…

CHELSEA could be in hot water over the transfer of Molde forward David Datro Fofana, after the Norwegian club raised a complaint with Fifa over the transfer. Fofana, 20, made his Chelsea debut in the Man City loss on Sunday but Molde want the transfer CANCELLED by the world football governing body. Meanwhile, the Blues still want to make a move for…

CHELSEA are taking on Manchester City RIGHT NOW in their third clash of the season. The Blues lost 1-0 to the champions of England in the Premier League on Thursday night thanks to Riyad Mahrez's goal. They were also defeated by City in the Carabao Cup at the end of 2022, losing 2-0 at the Etihad. But Graham Potter's side will be out for revenge…

Manchester City will try to pile more woes on fellow English Premier League stalwart Chelsea when the teams meet Sunday in a 2023 FA Cup third-round match. The teams met in league play on Thursday, and City took a 1-0 victory at Stamford Bridge. Now they face off at City's Etihad Stadium as the Citizens look to win a fifth straight meeting. City…

Our betting expert with tips for Blues' trip to Etihad, Leeds at Cardiff, Aston Villa-Stevenage and more PLUS Barcelona in La Liga Taxi for Potter? The Chelsea manager is coming under pressure after a poor run of results Bet on another sickener for Chelsea this afternoon. The Blues head to Manchester City (4.30pm, BBC) for an FA Cup date that must…

Man City beat Chelsea 1-0 at Stamford Bridge midweek in EPL play and now they clash again, at the Etihad, in the FA Cup. City have dominated this fixture in recent years and our soccer betting picks expect a repeat. If it feels like we just saw Manchester City and Chelsea play… well, that's because we did. Sunday will see the two teams face off in…

The FA Cup was the piece of major English silverware that it took the longest for Guardiola to get his hands on but represents Graham Potter's best chance of lifting a domestic trophy in his first season as Chelsea boss after his side were knocked out of the EFL Cup in November by Man City. Potter is yet to fully convince the Stamford Bridge…

Liverpool start their quest for a ninth association title on Saturday when they host Wolverhampton in a 2022-23 FA Cup third-round match at Anfield. The Reds have been floundering in English Premier League play, and injuries have derailed any title hopes after they finished as runners-up last season. They are sixth in the EPL table, 18 points…

Man City knocked Chelsea out of the EFL Cup in December and travelled to Stamford Bridge in a bid to cut Arsenal's lead at the top of the Premier League on Thursday. The pair meet at the Etihad three days on from that game in a fixture that looks more important to Potter than it does the coach in the opposite dugout. Pep Guardiola has already got…

Can Stevenage pull off an FA Cup third-round giant-killing against Premier League side Aston Villa? Aston Villa manager Unai Emery will hope to avoid a shock result at Villa Park on Sunday, as League Two Stevenage make their way to Birmingham. Aston Villa go into the third round of the cup on a two-game unbeaten streak in the Premier League. Since…

The English Premier League side, Manchester City, is part of the teams that have played the seventeenth round of their league fixtures. The league still has more than ten games left to play, and we can see the Arsenal team at the top of the league standings. They are currently the best team in the league, winning fourteen games. They lost one and…