Douvan and Co have Willie Mullins dreaming of more Festival success February 28, 2017 ALTHOUGH the sun was shining at Willie Mullins’ Closutton base on Monday, as he briefed the media ahead of the Cheltenham Festival, some dark clouds have been hovering over the County Carlow stable this season. The Irish champion trainer has saddled an astonishing 15 winners at the last two festivals, but the run-up to this [...]
Betting: England to extend winning streak against an improved Italy February 23, 2017 A much-changed England side will be looking to make it 17 consecutive victories when they host Italy at Twickenham tomorrow. The Red Rose have been far from their best in this year’s Six Nations, but last-gasp victories over France and Wales have left them on course for their second successive Grand Slam. An easier test [...]
Betting: Jose Mourinho to add to trophy cabinet with EFL Cup win February 23, 2017 The first trophy of the season is up for grabs on Sunday, and for one manager, it will be the first piece of silverware at their new club, as Manchester United take on Southampton in the EFL Cup final. United boss Jose Mourinho loves this competition – he won it in his first season at [...]
Betting: Back Sevilla to make short work of toothless Leicester February 21, 2017 If someone emerged from 18 months in a cave to see Leicester City 17th in the Premier League, they probably wouldn’t bat an eye. The news that the Foxes won the league last year, and are now in the Champions League knock-out stages would probably leave them wondering how long they’d been in there. Just don’t [...]
Betting: French leaders Monaco a good match for Pep’s Manchester City February 20, 2017 Pep Guardiola's dream of lifting the Champions League in his first season as Manchester City boss really kicks into gear as City take their knock-out bow against Monaco tomorrow. Guardiola would have been forgiven a smile when the side from the principality were picked out of the hat ahead of more illustrious group-winners, but City should [...]
Betting: Millwall to continue Foxes horror show with cup win over Leicester February 16, 2017 When the film of Jamie Vardy’s rise from non-league to the Premier League title is made, the sequel might end up being just as entertaining. After Leicester pulled off possibly the greatest sporting achievement of all time last season, the follow-up this term has been less rom-com, more horror film. The Foxes sit just two [...]
Betting: Fulham to win derby against well-travelled Spurs February 16, 2017 Fulham will be aiming for another Premier League scalp in the FA Cup when they host Tottenham in the fifth round on Sunday. The Cottagers sealed their place in the last-16 with a convincing 4-1 victory over Hull City, and Slavisa Jokanovic’s side are in excellent form heading into the clash. The west London side [...]
Betting: Groundhog day on the cards for Arsenal against Bayern Munich February 15, 2017 As sure as night following day, or Manchester United remaining in sixth, Arsenal will once again take on Bayern Munich in the Champions League this evening. The round of 16 tie is the fourth time they’ve been drawn together in the past five seasons, and the third occasion at this stage of the competition. After being [...]
Betting: Barcelona to break PSG hearts on Valentine’s Day February 14, 2017 Barcelona travel to the city of love on Valentine’s Day to take on Paris Saint-Germain in the opening match of the Champions League knock-out stage. The Spanish giants won the 2006 edition of Europe’s premier competition in Paris, and the clash between two of the continent’s largest sides is sure to set hearts fluttering. Unusually [...]
Betting: Back a low-scoring draw as Liverpool face Tottenham February 9, 2017 Chelsea's title rivals may be dropping out the race like flies, but Tottenham will be hoping to keep pace with the league leaders when they face Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday. Closest challengers Spurs sit in second, nine points back from their London rivals. Mauricio Pochettino’s men are on a nine match unbeaten run, which included [...]
