Watford vs Leicester: Entertaining draw on the cards
Watford and Leicester have plenty to fight for as they return to Premier League action at Vicarage Road. The Hornets are out of the bottom three only on goal difference while the Foxes remain in the driving seat to clinch third place.
Analysing goals in the Premier League
With the Premier League season set to continue after a three-month break, we’ve been getting ourselves back up to speed with the data needed to analyse the most popular match bets. Looking back over recent seasons we’ve broken down the key goal scoring patterns including the type of goal, how many are netted and when.
Football Coronavirus News: Major Leagues and Competitions Suspended
With COVID-19 causing havoc among the sporting world, we are taking a look at the latest football coronavirus news in terms of fixtures being postponed. Major leagues and competitions have been shut down around the globe, with a number of high-profile players and managers already affected by the disease.
Which young players will make an impact next season?
Many fans will have been playing Football Manager 2020 over the last few weeks to get their fix, but we’ve gone one step further and used the game’s database to predict which young players will shine when the 2020-21 season finally kicks off.
Ultimate QuaranTeam predictions: Pro FIFA players to follow
With almost all professional football shut down by the coronavirus pandemic, we’re jumping on the eSoccer bandwagon with Ultimate QuaranTeam predictions. League Two outfit Leyton Orient have hit the headlines by organising this FIFA 20 tournament, which has attracted interest from clubs across the globe.
Crystal Palace vs Watford: Eagles remain percentage pick
Watford sprang a huge surprise when hammering Liverpool last weekend but we fear they will be quickly brought back down to earth at Crystal Palace. The Hornets have yet to win away against any team outside of the relegation zone, picking up only four points and scoring just five goals in 11 other road trips.
Sheff Utd vs Norwich: Slow burner at Bramall Lane
Sheffield United and Norwich head into the game in buoyant mood after advancing to the quarter-finals of the FA Cup in midweek. The Blades required extra-time to beat Championship side Reading while Norwich knocked out Tottenham on penalties in north London.
Wolves vs Norwich: Jimenez to have last laugh again
Wolves will be hoping to boost their prospects of qualifying for the Champions League with a win over bottom-of-the-table Norwich. Nuno Espirito Santo’s side are without a Premier League win in three games but sit in eighth place and are only five points behind Chelsea in fourth with 12 matches remaining.
Sheff Utd vs Bournemouth: Blades to grind out another win
Sheffield United can climb as high as fifth in the Premier League table if getting the better of Bournemouth at Bramall Lane, as expected. The Blades have built their success on the back of a rock-solid rearguard, with only runaway leaders Liverpool conceding fewer goals than them this season.
What will be the impact of the Premier League winter break?
After years of debate, the Premier League has finally implemented a winter break this season, albeit a modest one. The next round of matches will be split over two consecutive weekends, ensuring every club has a fortnight’s rest between their next two league fixtures.
Newcastle vs Norwich: Goals aplenty at St James’ Park
Norwich boss Daniel Farke feels his side are “heading totally in the right direction” as they attempt to secure another win in their fight for Premier League survival. Newcastle sit seven points above the relegation zone but were held to a goalless draw at home by League One high-flyers Oxford in the cup on Saturday.
Which clubs give young talent a chance?
With Frank Lampard enjoying an encouraging start as Chelsea manager despite having to work under a transfer ban, he has been rewarded for his faith in the Blues’ young players. We’ve looked back at every match in the history of the Premier League to reveal which clubs – and managers – have done the most for the careers of their young players.
Edinson Cavani transfer news: United favourites to swoop
We’re tracking the latest Edinson Cavani transfer news as the race to sign PSG’s want-away striker hots up and two Premier League clubs are being tipped to swoop. Man Utd are 3/2 favourites to land the Uruguay star on a permanent basis during the current window, with Chelsea quoted at 2/1.
Norwich vs Bournemouth: Canaries to finally have home comfort
The bottom two teams in the Premier League clash at Carrow Road in what has become a massive game for both sides’ survival aspirations. Norwich prop up the table and are eight points adrift of 17th-placed Watford while Bournemouth sit one spot above their opponents with a six-point gap.