Liverpool 4-0 Barcelona: Reds’ supporting cast come to the fore in stunning Champions League turnaround at Anfield May 7, 2019 Anfield has seen some famous nights, especially in European football, but this was special. Trailing 3-0 from the first leg, against one of Europe’s most prestigious, decorated and star-studded sides, Liverpool pulled off the biggest turnaround in Champions League semi-final history. Read more: Trevor Steven: The two factors that unite City and Liverpool Shorn of [...]
Hong Kong Horse Racing Tips: Impressive Vincent Ho on track to bag Fame And Fortune May 7, 2019 YOUNG jockey Vincent Ho is riding on the crest of a wave at present. Another big win on Ho Ho Feel in a Group Three contest at Sha Tin last Sunday cemented his position as the leading local rider in Hong Kong. Currently lying fourth in the jockeys’ table with a personal best 43 winners [...]
Hong Kong Horse Racing Tips: Lor can continue to Bloom in the dirt at Sha Tin May 7, 2019 SHA TIN hosts a competitive eight-race card on the all-weather surface this afternoon. Locals are always wary of a track bias when racing takes place on the dirt, and it’s easy to understand why. For instance, early last month, there was an eight-race meeting on dirt, where all the races were won by horses that [...]
Horse Racing Betting Tips: Chapelli can give Norton yet another Roodee winner May 7, 2019 WHEN you think about jockeys at Chester, there is only one man’s name that springs to mind. Franny Norton has become synonymous with riding winners around the Roodee, with a record 45 wins. Unsurprisingly, the veteran has plenty of rides on today’s card, but he may have to wait until his final one to be [...]
Horse Racing Betting Tips: Go with Gosden and Dettori to strike again in Cheshire Oaks May 7, 2019 IT IS not just the Chester Vase that Aidan O’Brien has a great record in, he has had his fair share of success in this afternoon’s Arkle Finance Cheshire Oaks (2.25pm) as well. A total of six wins, including three of the last four, means he is now just one away from Barry Hills who [...]
Trevor Steven: Premier League title rivals Manchester City and Liverpool united by outstanding coaches and refusal to give in May 7, 2019 However the Premier League concludes on Sunday, I don’t think the competition has ever seen two better teams than Manchester City and Liverpool. Both are a credit to the division and could easily be champions in any other season. And thank goodness for Liverpool for hanging in there and keeping pace with City until the [...]
Horse Racing Betting Tips: Forecast rain can see Ottokar crowned King in Chester Vase May 7, 2019 TRAINER Aidan O’Brien had a weekend to remember when taking both the 1000 and 2000 Guineas at Newmarket and will fancy his chances of landing this afternoon’s MBNA Chester Vase (3.35pm) for an eighth time in 11 years. However, the question is which of his three entries holds the best chance as they all seem [...]
Manchester City 1-0 Leicester City: Vincent Kompany’s wonder strike punctures nervy Etihad atmosphere to put City one win away May 6, 2019 Manchester City can beat you in so many ways, but a Vincent Kompany outside-of-the-foot, long-range screamer? That is not something you expect to happen. Pep Guardiola’s side are team built on the foundations of rigorous drilling on the training field. Their manager is a football obsessive who has built his reputation on a distinctive style: [...]
Sam Torrance: World No417 Max Homa’s win at Wells Fargo Championship shows magic of golf May 6, 2019 Max Homa’s win at the Wells Fargo Championship on Sunday showed the magic of golf at its very best. The world No417 shot an assured round of 67 to finish 15 under-par – three shots ahead of fellow rookie Joel Dahmen – and claim his first PGA Tour title on his 68th start. Up against [...]
Arsenal 3-1 Valencia: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette combine once again to spare defence’s blushes May 2, 2019 Arsenal are a team of contrasts. They’re flawed but entertaining, in one breath exasperating, the next exhilarating, and all of those aspects were on show against Valencia in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final. After shaking off an appalling start, eventually the Gunners’ attacking qualities won the day to turn an uncertain 2-1 [...]