Andrew McDermott

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Bournemouth have drifted to 8/1 in bwin’s Championship winner predictions after their poor run of form continued with a 1-0 defeat at Derby. Krystian Bielik's first-half strike proved the difference against the Rams, who were in the relegation places heading into Wayne Rooney’s first match as permanent manager. More...

Everton are enjoying an impressive season in the Premier League and a favourable draw could also have them dreaming of FA Cup success. The Toffees are again at home to Championship opposition from South Yorkshire and are expected to put out a strong side as they return to action after a 12-day break. More...

Leeds should be back to full strength and ready to put their stunning FA Cup defeat behind them when they face struggling Brighton. The Whites slumped to a 3-0 loss at League Two side Crawley but rested many of their key players, who should now be refreshed and raring to go. More...

After a challenging 2020 which saw many of the biggest tournaments cancelled or heavily revised to prevent the spread of Covid-19, players and fans alike will be hoping for a return to normality in terms of eSports 2021. We have broken down the main events confirmed for each of the major eSports this year. More...

Birmingham boss Aitor Karanka could badly do with a positive result to ease the pressure on him as he prepares to return to his former club Middlesbrough on Saturday. Blues have taken just one point from their last six league games and are only four points clear of the relegation zone. More...

Crawley are in fine form in League Two and will not be short of confidence as they look to cause an FA Cup upset by beating Leeds. The Red Devils have climbed into the play-off places thanks to an eight-match unbeaten run but we’re not convinced they have the quality to get past Marcelo Bielsa’s men. More...

Atalanta reached the quarter-finals of the Champions League last season but will need to get past 13-times winners Real Madrid if they are to match that achievement this year. The Italians finished runners-up behind Liverpool in Group D but have shown that on their day they can be a match for anyone. More...

Chorley may be missing out on a meeting with Wayne Rooney but now have a realistic shot at reaching the fourth round of the FA Cup. A Covid-19 outbreak at Derby this week means the entire first-team squad and coaching staff are self-isolating, with their squad set to feature Under-23 and Under-18 players. More...

Aston Villa have already humiliated Liverpool once this season and now have the chance to knock Jurgen Klopp’s men out of the FA Cup. Villa’s 7-2 thrashing of the Premier League champions at this venue in October was arguably one of the most eye-catching results in the history of the competition. More...

Arsenal ended 2020 with two straight wins and will hope to maintain that much-needed momentum at the start of the new year. The Gunners lifted the FA Cup in August but were unconvincing in the Premier League, winning only 15 of 34 games in 2020. More...

Bournemouth ended 2020 with two successive away games and start the new year on their travels once again as they head to promotion rivals Stoke. The Cherries lost 2-1 at Brentford on Wednesday but are still three points clear of the seventh-placed Potters, plus they have a game in hand. More...

With the NFL post-season beginning in early January, we have analysed every previous one since the current format was established back in 2002 to understand what might happen this time around on the road to Super Bowl LV. More...

Liverpool dropped points against West Brom last time out and are fancied to take their frustration out on Newcastle. The defending champions remain top of the table despite conceding a late equaliser against the Baggies, while Newcastle have only picked up one point from their last three games. More...

Brentford and Bournemouth are both among the leading contenders for promotion from the Championship and Wednesday night’s clash could prove vital at the end of the season. The two teams are level on 38 points with Bournemouth enjoying the better goal difference and Brentford having played a game more. More...

Two of the form teams in the Premier League meet at Goodison Park with Manchester City knowing a win will lift them above Everton in the table. Everton are second behind neighbours Liverpool after four straight wins but City are only three points behind with a better goal difference and have a game in hand. More...

Aston Villa leapfrogged Chelsea in the table on Boxing Day yet head into Monday’s meeting as massive underdogs. Their 3-0 win against Crystal Palace was followed by a 3-1 defeat for Chelsea at Arsenal, meaning Villa are above the Blues on goal difference despite playing two fewer games. More...

Crystal Palace have suffered two heavy defeats in a row and face another tough test when Leicester arrive at Selhurst Park. Roy Hodgson’s men have conceded 10 goals without reply against Liverpool and Aston Villa so the Foxes will be licking their lips as they eye a seventh away win of the campaign. More...

Watford are once again starting life under a new manager and Xisco Munoz could not have asked for a much tougher first match in charge. The Spaniard has taken over from Vladimir Ivic, who was sacked last weekend following a 2-0 defeat at Huddersfield, and starts with a visit from the Championship leaders. More...

Fulham have shown signs of improvement recently but are back in the bottom three heading into the Boxing Day visit of Southampton. Burnley’s upturn in results means a run of three successive draws has not been enough to keep the Cottagers out of the relegation zone, but Saints have no such worries. More...

Aston Villa are just three points off the top six with two games in hand on most of the teams above them after another good run of results. Dean Smith’s men have picked up seven points from their last three matches and will be keen to secure victory here before a tough run of fixtures. More...

Everton look the likeliest of these teams to challenge for a top-six place this season and will be looking to pull further clear of Arsenal when they meet at Goodison Park. The Gunners are regulars in Europe but their dismal run of form means they trail Everton by nine points. More...

Aston Villa and Burnley both head into their midweek meeting buoyed by impressive away victories at the weekend. Villa’s 1-0 victory at Wolves lifted them into the top half of the table while Burnley moved out of the relegation zone after beating Arsenal by the same scoreline. More...

Jamie Vardy’s late winner at Sheffield United kept Leicester hot on the heels on the Premier League’s leading pack and they will hope to follow that up with victory on home soil. The Foxes have been more impressive on their travels than at the King Power Stadium this season, with three of their four defeats coming at home. More...

Two of the worst attacks in the Premier League go up against each other when Arsenal host Burnley so this hardly has the makings of a classic. Burnley are the joint-lowest scorers in the division with just five goals while are averaging less than a goal a game. More...

Fulham managed to avoid a thrashing by Manchester City last weekend and could be forgiven for settling for damage limitation against Liverpool too. A 2-0 defeat at the Etihad Stadium was certainly no disgrace and will give them hope of competing against the defending champions at Craven Cottage. More...

Atletico Madrid are leading the way in La Liga this season but their title credentials will be put to the test in the Madrid derby on Saturday. Diego Simeone’s men are six points clear of their city rivals and have a game in hand so a victory here would put them firmly in the driving seat in the title race. More...

Frank Lampard was able to name a second-string side for Chelsea’s Champions League match in midweek and can reap the rewards on Saturday night. The Blues boss made 10 changes for the 1-1 draw with Krasnodar, meaning his star players have had a full week to prepare for the trip to Merseyside. More...

West Ham’s trip to Elland Road kicks off this weekend’s Premier League fixtures and an entertaining match could be on the cards on Friday night. Both teams are looking to bounce back from defeats and have played some thrilling football at times while looking vulnerable at the back. More...

Celtic are enduring a miserable season and will crash out of the Europa League regardless of how they get on in their final match in Group H. The Hoops have only picked up one point from their first five games and have nothing but pride to play for, although Neil Lennon will be desperate to ease his job worries. More...