UEFA has banned defending Premier League champion Manchester City from the Champions League and other European competitions for two years after finding the club guilty of breaking the governing body’s Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations. UEFA also issued a fine of €30 million ($32.5 million) against the club. Man City […]
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Liverpool Sending Under 23 Squad to Face Shrewsbury in FA Cup Fourth Round Replay
When Liverpool plays a team like third-tier Shrewsbury Town, the result is rarely in question. But that matchup should produce plenty of drama on Tuesday, as Liverpool will send out a youth team to take on their League One opponents in an FA Cup Fourth Round replay. Shrewsbury held Liverpool […]
EPL Value Betting: Easy Pick‘ems with Leicester, West Ham, and Wolverhampton
Last week’s value bets brought us a 1-1-1 record in EPL Betting, which was unfortunate in one regard, but should’ve been predictable in another. The push, coming on the Liverpool-Wolves game when we were getting a goal with Wolves, came when Liverpool’s Roberto Firmino did what Liverpool’s Roberto Firmino does […]
Arsenal Fights to Salvage Season with Midweek Scrap at Chelsea
Chelsea and Arsenal are far out of the running for the Premier League title this season, but the two clubs still have plenty to play for in their Tuesday matchup at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea sits in fourth place on the EPL table, while Arsenal is languishing in 10th position. Arsenal […]
EPL Value Bets: Playing the Over-Under Game
We laid out three Premier League bets last week that could add some extra folding money to punters’ wallets. We went 2-1, absolutely nailing the Arsenal -1/2 goal line when Sheffield United buried the ball in the back of the net in the 83rd minute to steal a 1-1 draw. […]
EPL Value Bets: Finding Money Balls Wagering on That Other Kind of Football
Betting the English Premier League is a lot like betting baseball. There are so many fluke plays and incidents that can happen during a game, that betting on the outcome can feel futile, even when the numbers distinctly point toward a clear favorite. But for the savvy punter, EPL value […]
Liverpool Faces ‘Most Important Game of the Year’ as Man United Comes to Anfield
Liverpool is surging toward its first English top division title in 30 years, but manager Jurgen Klopp says there are still critical games to play, including a Sunday clash at Anfield with Manchester United. Liverpool sits atop the Premier League standings, with a massive 14-point gulf separating the Reds from […]
Premier League Weekend Odds: Can Wolves Slow Down Liverpool’s Title March?
All 20 Premier League teams are in action this weekend, many after just one day off following their midweek Boxing Day clashes on Thursday and Friday. That includes EPL leader Liverpool, which will host Wolves in a Sunday match that the Reds are expected to easily win. Liverpool has all […]
Man City Favored at Wolverhampton, Managers Blast Premier League Schedule
Manchester City will play a virtual must-win match at Molineux against Wolverhampton on Friday, but manager Pep Guardiola may be just as concerned about the Premier League schedule than how his club can stay in the title race. City is now 14 points back of Liverpool, and faces two matches […]
Premier League Boxing Day Showdown: Can Leicester Cut Into Liverpool’s Lead?
Leicester City faces a critical opportunity to claw its way back into the Premier League title race as it hosts the league leader, Liverpool, in a Boxing Day clash. Liverpool leads Leicester by 10 points in the standings, with the Reds also having a game in hand over all of […]
Jose Mourinho Returns to Old Trafford as Man U Hosts Spurs
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is under pressure to get results, while former United boss Jose Mourinho will return to his former stomping grounds when Tottenham visits Old Trafford in a Wednesday Premier League matchup. The game between United and Spurs is one of six EPL matchups taking place […]
Premier League Title Race May Already be Over: Liverpool Lead by 11
Liverpool held on to a 2-1 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday to remain undefeated in the Premier League, despite seeing goalkeeper Alisson sent off with a red card. The victory expanded Liverpool’s lead at the top of the table to 11 points. The Reds saw their advantage […]
Manchester City Favored vs. Chelsea in Premier League Title Chase
A faltering Manchester City faces a red-hot Chelsea side at the Etihad in a critical matchup between two clubs that are desperately trying to stop Liverpool from running away with the Premier League title. Chelsea is currently in third place after having won six straight EPL matches, while defending champions, […]
‘The Special One’ Comes to Tottenham: Spurs Hire Jose Mourinho to Replace Pochettino
Tottenham Hotspur wasted no time in hiring a new manager, announcing Jose Mourinho as the team’s latest boss on Wednesday morning. ESPN reported the deal will see Mourinho make about £15 million ($19.4 million) a year on a contract that runs through the 2022-23 season. Mourinho Brings Long Record of […]
Tottenham Sacks Manager Mauricio Pochettino After Disappointing Start to EPL Season
Tottenham Hotspur has sacked Mauricio Pochettino, removing the manager after a slow start to the Premier League season that sees the club sitting in 14th place. Along with Pochettino, assistant coaches Jesus Perez, Miguel D’Agostino, and Antoni Jimenez have all also been fired by the club. Spurs Struggle Domestically Under […]
Manchester United Seeks Much-Needed Win as Perfect Liverpool Comes to Old Trafford
Manchester United will look to put an end to Liverpool’s perfect Premier League start as the EPL leading Reds come to Old Trafford for a Sunday showdown. United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has come under fire after the team’s slow start, which sees the club sitting all the way down […]
Liverpool Opens Up Eight-Point Lead in EPL, Oddsmakers Not Counting Man City Out
When Manchester City took a stunning 2-0 loss to Wolves at home on Sunday, there were predictable cries that the Premier League title race might already be over. Bookmakers aren’t buying that narrative just yet. Liverpool now has a massive eight-point lead after just eight EPL matches, following a 2-1 […]
Liverpool Looks to Continue Perfect EPL Start Against Surging Leicester City
Liverpool will try to continue its torrid start to the Premier League season when surprise contender, Leicester City, comes to Anfield on Saturday. Liverpool has begun its EPL campaign by winning all of its first seven matches, while Leicester is currently third in the Premier League table with 14 points. […]
Chelsea Hosts EPL Leader Liverpool in Critical Premier League Matchup
Chelsea and Liverpool will each look to recover from demoralizing Champions League losses when the Blues host the current Premier League leaders at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. Liverpool has been perfect so far this EPL season, winning its first five matches to open up a five-point lead over Manchester City […]
Why the Smart Money Didn’t Bet on Arsenal to Win Last Week
Although Arsenal was favored to win their Sept. 15 match against Watford, the Hornets were able to pull out a 2-2 draw. Sure enough, just as betting research might’ve predicted, Watford’s recent coaching change represented an edge that even veteran Premier League punters miss. Before the match, Ladbrokes had the […]