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United have won eight games in a row and could equal their longest winning run in all competitions since Alex Ferguson retired as manager in 2013. Second-placed City, who are four points above United, lost to Southampton in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday. "The improvement of [United's] team is clear," said City boss Pep Guardiola. United are closing…

Placed in the wake of Qatar's mechanical coverage of the World Cup, and Cristiano Ronaldo's eye-watering £175m-a-year deal with Saudi big shots Al-Nassr, this year's FA Cup third round reminded fans just what football's oldest competition is all about. With a mountain of giant-killings and a throng of goals for supporters to sink their teeth into,…

JUDE BELLINGHAM'S admirers will have to pay around £100million up front if they hope to sign Europe's hottest property in the summer. Both Manchester clubs and Liverpool would love to bring him to the Premier League, while Real Madrid are confident they can trump them all. Borussia Dortmund are understood to have told all interested parties they…

Manchester City will be looking to capitalise on Arsenal's draw against Newcastle United when they face Chelsea in the Premier League tonight. After league leaders Arsenal were held to a 0-0 draw by third-place Newcastle on Tuesday night, City have the chance to close the gap between them and the Gunners to five points whilst opening a four-point…

Gameweek 19 of the 2022/23 Premier League season will continue on Thursday with a blockbuster clash. Chelsea and Manchester City will lock horns at Stamford Bridger, with both teams looking to return to winning ways after a sub-par restart to their campaigns. 2022/23 has been a dramatic season thus far for Chelsea. The Blues saw a raft of changes…

Manchester City are hoping to capitalise on Arsenal's slip against Newcastle to close the gap at the top of the Premier League table when they travel to Stamford Bridge to take on Chelsea. The Blues have won one of their last eight top-flight matches and look ripe for the taking as City arrive amid a title battle. Premier League top scorer Erling…

Manchester City return to action in the league at Elland Road against Leeds United, desperately seeking to stay in touch with the top of the table after Newcastle United climbed above them and Arsenal stretched the gap to eight points. See Last Word on Football's Manchester City predicted lineup for the clash with the Whites that will kickstart the…

Gareth Southgate's England will look to pick up their first points of their UEFA Nations League campaign when they travel to face bitter rivals Germany on Tuesday England will hope to quickly bounce back from their shock UEFA Nations League group opener defeat against Hungary on Saturday by picking up a positive result against their biggest…

After a whirlwind month of international football during the World Cup, the focus shifts from countries to clubs as the English Premier League returns from Boxing Day (December 26) through to the New Year. The French, Spanish and German leagues will start after Christmas so the players plying their trade in these leagues will have some…

Leeds United host reigning champions Manchester City in the Premier League on Wednesday evening. Jesse Marsch's side concluded the first chunk of the season in characteristically chaotic fashion. Leeds' final four games brought two wins, two defeats, 11 goals scored and just as many conceded. City signed off with a surprise 2-1 reverse against…

The latest battle between Premier League heavyweights Manchester City and Liverpool comes Thursday in the fourth round of the 2022-23 English League Cup. City are the reigning English Premier League champions, and Liverpool were runners-up. The Reds also won the EFL Cup, beating Chelsea on penalty kicks in February's final. The Citizens went out in…

The International break is here as Premier League players return to their national squads for World Cup qualifiers and international friendlies that take place over the week. England take on Switzerland and Ireland host Belgium on Saturday evening. Here's our betting preview and top tips from the matches this weekend… The last time these two faced…

Jude Bellingham was one of England's stand-out players at the 2022 World Cup and whenever someone performs well at a major tournament, they put themselves on all the big teams' radars. Jude has been the subject of many transfer rumours throughout the year and clubs from all around Europe are expected to be in for the midfielder. We've looked at his…

Germany will try to follow up a statement victory by advancing to the knockout stage when it hosts Hungary on Wednesday in its final Group F match at Euro 2020. Germany drew questions about its ability to advance from the Group of Death after a lackluster performance in a 1-0 loss to France in its opener. Then it came out and dominated in a 4-2…

Germany's group-stage exit at the 2018 World Cup in Russia was their worst performance on the global stage since 1938, and the beginning of the end for Joachim Low. Despite staying at the helm for their run to the last 16 of Euro 2020, Low's position had clearly run its course, and the German Football Federation, the DFB, freshened things up by…

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…

Two former World Champions who share 5 World Cup titles between them will come face to face in the final game of the second leg encounter in Group E in the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The 68895 capacity Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor Qatar, will play host on Sunday to two giants whose contrasting start to the World cup sets up the tempo the…

It's a battle between European powerhouses with vastly different levels of confidence when Spain take on Germany on Sunday in a Group E match at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Spain were completely dominant in a 7-0 victory against Costa Rica in their group opener on Wednesday, while Germany suffered a surprising 2-1 loss to Japan. Now, La Roja are…

After yesterday's big shock of Argentina losing to Saudi Arabia, today saw more World Cup favourites kick-off their campaigns against teams they'd be expected to beat. How would they fare? 2018's World Cup finalists Croatia faced a highly-rated Morocco side. Could this be the last hurrah for Croatia's elite - the likes of Modric and Perisic? Five…

The World Cup is here with 32 teams arriving in Qatar eyeing up glory. This feels like a wide-open tournament with the climate still a factor despite shifting the dates to the cooler winter temperatures in the region, with games set to be played in over 20 degrees. The frantic build-up and alien schedule for international players looking to peak at…

GERMANY are facing Japan RIGHT NOW at the World Cup 2022 - and they lead 1-0! And Man City ace Ilkay Gundogan has fired his side ahead from the penalty spot. Before the game, German stars made a gesture to Fifa by all covering their mouths in a "silenced" protest at not be being allowed to wear the OneLove rainbow armband. The headline team news is…

One of the many great things about soccer is that the offseason doesn't really exist. Sure, the English Premier League won't host games between the end of May and the beginning of August, but there's an awful lot still going on over the course of that two-plus months. Teams spend the summer signing new players and selling old ones. While most clubs…

Germany will look to restore their reputation as one of the most-feared sides in international football as they seek a record-equalling fifth World Cup trophy this winter. Die Mannschaft became four-time world champions by triumphing in Brazil in 2014, overcoming Argentina in extra time of a tense final to add a fourth star - "der vierte Stern" -…

The Uefa Nations League continues on Tuesday evening, with Germany vs England the pick of the fixtures. Both teams are targeting a first win in the competition after the hosts drew with Italy and England fell to a shock 1-0 defeat against Hungary on Saturday. The intense rivalry between the nations ensures there is always plenty at stake when the…

Germany take on Japan in the World Cup 2022 group stages. Here we have a live stream, how to watch, the date, team news, odds, prediction and everything else you need to know. Germany are always a team to watch out for at major tournaments. They have undeniable talent in their ranks, with the latest bunch of stars featuring the likes of Jamal…

Germany will play in World Cup Group E against a difficult set of teams. Of all the groups in the World Cup 2022, Group E may be the most difficult. Joining the Germans will be Costa Rica, Japan, and Spain. It won't be easy to top the group, yet coach Hansi Flick will expect the team to finish first and gain a slightly easier route to the…

Khalifa International Stadium will play host to Thursday's FIFA World Cup game between Germany and Japan. The game kicks off at 12:00 am with Germany heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Germany vs. Japan game and give you our free tips and bets. When: Thursday November 24, 2022…

Germany coach Hansi Flick during training in Muscat, Oman. REUTERS BERLIN, November 15 Germany are almost always among the title favourites at international tournaments but it is hard to predict how far Hansi Flick's team will progress at this year's World Cup. The coach, who took over last year after Joachim Loew's 15-year spell in charge, is no…

We take a look at the key World Cup 2022 Golden Boot contenders and come up with a 25-1 value pick The biggest footballing stars on the planet come together in Qatar in November in a fascinating race to win the 2022 Golden Boot award. Betfred's 2022 Golden Boot betting is headed by England's Harry Kane (7-1), who won the award for the first time in…

The 2022 World Cup squads are close to being confirmed and we are collating all of them as they are made official. From surprise call-ups to the agony of injury, there has been so much news swirling around which 26 players from each country will be named in their national team squad for the World Cup in Qatar. National team managers have some huge…

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…

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…

On the back of its fourth Premier League championship in five years that eased the pain of another high-profile elimination from a deep Champions League run, Manchester City initiated significant changes heading into the 2022-2023 EPL season. The mass exodus does not leave Pep Guardiola's Sky Blues shorthanded, though; they said goodbye to major…

One player who has constantly been linked with a move to the Etihad Stadium is Borussia Dortmund's Jude Bellingham. While there is no questioning that the England international is a rare talent in the game, it is worth asking which midfielder he could replace at Manchester City, in case a potential move gets over the line. Ultimately, it is next to…

Manchester City will try to put Southampton away this time when they host an English Premier League match on Saturday at Etihad Stadium. Both matches last season ended in draws, but City will be fired up to keep pace as they try to defend their league title. City (6-2-0) are the only EPL team without a loss this season but are second in the table,…

LUKE SHAW has backed Manchester United pal Harry Maguire after the England defender's errors cost the Three Lions the chance to beat Germany. Maguire was at fault for bringing down Jamal Musiala before gifting the visitors a counter-attack goal in the second half. Gareth Southgate's side went on to draw the game 3-3, coming from 2-0 down to lead…

Teams desperate to build momentum for the World Cup square off Monday when England hosts Germany in a 2022 UEFA Nations League match at Wembley Stadium. This is the final match for both teams before Qatar 2022, and both come in off 1-0 losses on Friday. Both looked listless in attack in their setbacks, with Germany (1-3-1) falling to Hungary and a…

Manchester City still sit undefeated but no longer have aperfect record after drawing Newcastle, and now they must take on a talented CrystalPalace team. Check out our Manchester City-Crystal Palace picks for Matchday 4 of the Premier League season. Erling Haaland and Wilfried Zaha have both been offensivemachines for their respective clubs.…

Read our expert's betting tips for Friday's Uefa Nations League Group A3 match between Germany and Hungary at the Red Bull Arena, Leipzig Germany will be looking to beat Hungary for the first time in three matches when the sides meet on Thursday in Uefa Nations League Group A3 at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig (kick-off, 7.45pm BST). Hungary lead…

Betting Week in Review 20/6/2022 - The Three Lions were well and truly hammered in the Nations League by Hungary and are favourites to be relegated to Group B. There was also a shock in the other game in England's group, with Germany scoring five past Italy. If England manager Gareth Southgate thought he had hit rock bottom when England lost 1-0 in…

Wolves' defense has been stout, but their scoring has lacked, which is especially harmful against Erling Haaland and Man City. See why - and how - we're backing City to an easy victory with our EPL picks for Saturday's matchup. Last week the Premier League was postponed at the last minute due to the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, but this weekend…

It's a Premier League midweek and there's danger to missing some big opportunities in both Fantasy Premier League and your local picks contest with so many fixtures and a limited amount of hours in the day. We're here to deliver both, albeit in shortand sweet fashion. [MORE: Bournemouth sacks Scott Parker | Pulisic to stay at Chelsea] So who should…