Five facts: Numbers you need to know ahead of Chelsea vs Norwich
by Martin Laurence
at Tuesday, Jul 14 2020 13:30
Following on from Manchester United’s inability to fully capitalise on Chelsea’s defeat at Sheffield United - conceding a late leveller to Southampton on Monday – the Blues are back in action and have a chance to put distance between themselves and the chasing pack in a thrilling r...
Foden worthy of Man City starting spot as Sane edges towards exit
by Ben McAleer
at Wednesday, Jun 24 2020 10:20
He will be an important player for the next decade in this club. Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola was full of praise for Phil Foden after his man of the match performance in their resounding 5-0 win over Burnley on Monday night. Eight goals scored and two wins under their belt since Premier League...
Quiz: Last 10 players to miss in a Champions League final penalty shootout
by Martin Laurence
at Thursday, May 28 2020 11:35
On this day four years ago, the Spanish was a mixture of delight and despair as Real Madrid eventually overcame local rivals Atletico in a Champions League final penalty shootout.Cristiano Ronaldo scored the decisive spot kick in what was the last final to be settled via the dreaded route and the se...
Atletico super-sub Llorente and star goalkeeper Oblak in Champions League best XI
by Josh Wright
at Thursday, Mar 12 2020 11:43
Here we run through the best WhoScored rated XI from the midweek Champions League action, as RB Leipzig, Atletico Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Atalanta all advanced at the expense of Tottenham, Liverpool, Borussia Dortmund and Valencia, respectively. Goalkeeper: Jan Oblak (Atletico Madrid) - 8.73...
Liverpool vs Atletico: Partey pooper? - The midfield battle key to Reds' title defence
by Ben McAleer
at Tuesday, Mar 10 2020 13:45
September 26th 2018. That was the date the last time Liverpool lost a home competitive match. In that time, they have failed to win just four games, though two have come in the Champions League. That said, you can be sure Anfield will be rocking when Atletico Madrid come to town on Wednesday night.L...
Champions League Team of the Round: Bayern dominate after Chelsea pounding
by Josh Wright
at Thursday, Feb 27 2020 12:46
We have now concluded the first legs of the last-16 stage in the Champions League with many ties evenly balanced. Atalanta will consider themselves home and dry after a 4-1 victory over Valencia, while defending champions Liverpool have it all to do after a 1-0 defeat away to Atletico. Here we run t...
Ultimate 22/1 bet boost ahead of Chelsea vs Bayern Champions League clash
by Martin Laurence
at Monday, Feb 24 2020 16:56
After a much needed morale boost at the weekend following a victory over Tottenham that was more comfortable than the scoreline suggested, Chelsea have another big battle at The Bridge on Tuesday night.Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich make the trip to London, with the teams meeting in the Champion...
Henderson absence hands Keita perfect chance to consolidate Liverpool spot
by Ben McAleer
at Sunday, Feb 23 2020 15:43
While Jordan Henderson's absence would have previously been seen as a blow for Liverpool, the Reds' current lead atop the Premier League means it could hand the captain a welcome rest from action. Last week, Jurgen Klopp confirmed that Henderson would face a short spell on the sidelines following a ...