Anthony Joshua looking to build his US profile with Andy Ruiz fight in Madison Square Garden debut May 30, 2019 If Anthony Joshua already needed to deliver an impressive performance on his American debut then that has been made all the more important by the replacement of his initial opponent, Jarrell Miller, with Andy Ruiz Jr. Ruiz has had significantly less time to prepare so there can be no excuses for Joshua, who takes to [...]
Jurgen Klopp’s reliance on home advantage could cost Liverpool the Champions League May 30, 2019 If Anfield has become synonymous with magical European nights, then Jurgen Klopp is similarly linked to falling at the final hurdle. The stark fact is that, for all the entertaining football Liverpool have produced, they remain trophyless in his almost four-year tenure. The German has lost six successive finals – three at Liverpool, three at [...]
Trevor Steven: Tottenham have more to gain from Champions League win but Liverpool’s need is greater May 30, 2019 I couldn’t be any more excited about the prospect of a Champions League final between two English teams who possess all of the ingredients for wonderful, dynamic, modern football. Liverpool have stepped up another level again this season, as their astronomical Premier League points tally of 97 shows, steamrolling almost everyone in their path. They [...]
Champions League final prize money 2018-19: What Liverpool and Tottenham can earn and how winnings have trebled in a decade May 30, 2019 When Barcelona conquered Europe for the first time in Pep Guardiola’s reign, beating Manchester United 2-0 in the 2009 Champions League final in Rome, it banked the club prize money of €31m. A decade on and the winners of this year’s competition – either Tottenham or Liverpool, who meet on Saturday night in Madrid – [...]
Tottenham v Liverpool: Why Champions League final could prove the tipping point for delicately balanced Spurs May 30, 2019 After the late thrill of Barcelona, the precision of Borussia Dortmund, the rollercoaster of Manchester City and, finally, the unforgettable comeback of Ajax, winning Saturday's Champions League final would cap a brilliant European campaign and provide the biggest moment in Tottenham’s history. Just as for Liverpool, success in Madrid would be the perfect conclusion to [...]
Ollie Phillips: Why well-drilled Saracens will be too strong for Exeter Chiefs in the Premiership final May 30, 2019 The Premiership final is here and it’s no surprise to see Saracens and Exeter Chiefs facing off at Twickenham on Saturday. They’re simply head and shoulders above the rest at the moment. It will be the third final meeting between the two and one of them has been involved in each of the last five [...]
Chelsea 4-1 Arsenal: Eden Hazard seals Europa League trophy before bidding Blues farewell May 29, 2019 They don’t want him to go, but if this is goodbye it’s a sweet one from Eden Hazard. He took his time, but when the chances came to shape the Europa League final it was Chelsea’s star who shone the brightest to light up a strangely subdued and distant – in more ways than one [...]
Chris Tremlett: Solid India represent the biggest threat to home favourites England at the World Cup May 29, 2019 The World Cup begins tomorrow and as I’ve been writing for the last few months England are my favourites. The hosts have all bases covered, are peaking at the right time and know the conditions the best. However, it will be far from plain sailing for Eoin Morgan’s side, with most of the other nine [...]
Cricket Betting Tips: Dominant openers can get England off to a flyer again May 29, 2019 A MAJOR part of England’s transformation in One-Day cricket is down to the tone their openers have set. Since Jonny Bairstow replaced Alex Hales at the top of the order, he and Jason Roy have turned into arguably the most feared of all ODI opening duos. They have smashed opposition attacks to all places time [...]
Cricket Betting Tips: Steyn’s absence can see England start tournament in winning fashion May 29, 2019 IT IS often the case that the first match of a major sporting event turns into a bit of a damp squib. In tournaments like the football World Cup, it is rare that we get to see two leading nations take each other on early in the competition. However, fans are in for a real [...]