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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USMNT Union Blasts US Soccer Over Gender Discrimination Lawsuit
The US National Soccer Team Players Association issued a blistering statement aimed at the US Soccer Federation (USSF) on Wednesday advocating for higher pay for players on the US women’s national team (USWNT). The union, which represents the US men’s national team, is supporting the USWNT gender discrimination lawsuit against […]
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 […]
Inexperienced Liverpool Squad Handles Everton in Third Round of FA Cup
With Liverpool performing well in virtually every competition it is in – from the Premier League to the Champions League to the Club World Cup – nobody was surprised to see manager Jurgen Klopp rest his stars and give some young players a run in a third round FA Cup […]
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 […]
El Clasico: Barcelona Favored in Rescheduled Match vs. Real Madrid
Barcelona hosts Real Madrid on Wednesday in the first El Clasico of the La Liga season, a match that’s taking place two months after it was originally scheduled due to widespread protests in Catalonia. The hope is that football will take center stage when the two La Liga leaders hit […]
Europa League Draw: Leverkusen Takes on Porto, Man United Battles Club Brugge
The Europa League draw took place on Monday, as 32 teams from across Europe learned who they would be playing in the competition’s first knockout round. 24 of the remaining teams battled their way through the Europa League group stage, while eight fell down to the second-tier competition after finishing […]
Champions League Draw Results: Liverpool, Man City Face Madrid Clubs in Round of 16
The Champions League draw took place on Monday, with both Liverpool and Manchester City being assigned tough Spanish opponents in the Round of 16. Liverpool will face off against Atletico Madrid in the first knockout round, while Man City will take on Real Madrid. Liverpool Returns to Site of Champions […]
World Super League Would Be Attractive to Bettors, Many in Soccer Remain Skeptical
Over the past week, the soccer world has been fiercely debating a proposal by Real Madrid president Florentino Perez to create a World Super League that would include the top clubs from the best domestic leagues in Europe. It’s a fascinating and outlandish proposition for clubs, fans, and the current order […]
Group Stage Complete, EPL Giants Emerge as Champions League Favorites
Manchester City and Liverpool have emerged as the favorites to win the Champions League, as all four English sides are still alive heading into the knockout rounds of the competition. FanDuel Sportsbook lists Man City as the +280 overall favorite to win the tournament, with Liverpool second choice at +500. […]
Champions League: Final Round of 16 Spots Will Be Filled on Wednesday
The final qualifiers for the Champions League knockout rounds will be determined on Wednesday, when the last two positions in the Round of 16 are determined. While most of Wednesday’s matches will have minimal impact on the knockout stage bracket, both Group C and Group D still have one spot […]
Champions League: 10 Teams Playing for Six Knockout Stage Positions
Four of the eight Champions League groups will play their final matches on Tuesday, with 10 teams still fighting for six positions in the Round of 16. While Barcelona and RB Leipzig are assured of going through no matter the results on Tuesday, other European heavyweights like defending Champions League […]
Russia Doping Sanctions = Four Years in Olympic Penalty Box
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has banned Russia from the Olympics and other major, international sporting events for four years — due to organized efforts to execute and cover up a doping scheme. The WADA executive committee voted unanimously in favor of the ban, finding that Russian officials in a […]