Former Arsenal favourite Robert Pires enjoyed plenty of success as part of the ‘Invincibles’ team and is now part of the coaching staff at the club. In an exclusive interview with bwin, he discusses Arsenal’s season, their hopes of beating Chelsea in the FA Cup final, and what the future holds for both the Gunners and manager Arsene Wenger.
Hull vs Sunderland: Black Cats value to salvage some pride
Kick Off: 1500, 06/05/2017 Stadium: KCOM Stadium Sunderland may already be relegated from the Premier League, but 23/4 is still a big price for them to win at Hull on Saturday, having beaten the Tigers 3-0 at home earlier this term. Bookmakers clearly believe the Black Cats will be lacking … Read more
Middlesbrough vs Man City: Blues can prove cut above
Kick Off: 1405, 30/04/2017 Stadium: Riverside Stadium Manchester City were frustrated by neighbours United on Thursday night and we fear Middlesbrough may feel the backlash on Sunday. Boro are clinging on to the hope of Premier League survival after winning their own midweek derby against Sunderland, but beating the Blues … Read more
Sunderland vs Bournemouth: Cherries to build on big win
Kick Off: 1500, 29/04/2017 Stadium: Stadium of Light Sunderland could be officially relegated from the Premier League if they fail to beat Bournemouth and other results go against them this weekend. Dropping down to the Championship is a formality following a midweek loss to Middlesbrough and the Cherries are fancied … Read more
Southampton vs Hull: Tigers to struggle away again
Kick Off: 1500, 29/04/2017 Stadium: St Mary’s Stadium Hull continue their fight for Premier League survival at Southampton on Saturday, but the Tigers will need to improve on their recent away form to get anything out of this game. Marco Silva’s side may have bagged four straight wins at home, … Read more
Everton vs Chelsea: Blues may settle for share of spoils
Kick Off: 1405, 30/04/2017 Stadium: Goodison Park TV: Sky Sports 1 Sunday’s trip to Everton looks to be the last major obstacle between Chelsea and the Premier League title and we feel Antonio Conte may be happy with a point at Goodison Park. The Toffees will be fired up to … Read more
Man City vs Man Utd: Derby draw rated value bet
Kick Off: 2000, 27/04/2017 Stadium: Etihad Stadium TV: Sky Sports 1 Thursday night’s Manchester derby could come down to a survival of the fittest as both City and United go in search of valuable Premier League points to boost their top-four hopes. The Blues must recover from a stamina-sapping extra-time … Read more
Man Utd top 4 odds cut after they win and Liverpool lose
With Chelsea and Tottenham in FA Cup action, there was no change in the Premier League title odds over the weekend, but the top-four betting market did receive a shake-up. Manchester United boosted their hopes of finishing in the leading quartet after they cruised to a 2-0 win at Burnley … Read more
Bournemouth vs Middlesbrough: Cherries picked to prevail
Kick Off: 1500, 22/04/2017 Stadium: Vitality Stadium Middlesbrough look doomed to dropping out of the Premier League and we reckon Bournemouth can hammer another nail into their coffin at Vitality Stadium on Saturday. The Cherries aren’t safe themselves yet but they do have a kind run-in and this looks a … Read more
Hull vs Watford: Tigers to roar at home once more
Kick Off: 1500, 22/04/2017 Stadium: KCOM Stadium Hull will be hoping to continue their excellent home form when they host Watford, with the Tigers having picked up 16 of their last 17 Premier League points at the KCOM Stadium. City have won five of their six league games at this … Read more
Middlesbrough vs Arsenal: Gunners again worth opposing away
Kick Off: 2000, 17/04/2017 Stadium: Riverside TV: Sky Sports 1 The pressure will be on Arsene Wenger when Arsenal visit Middlesbrough in the Premier League on Monday and the Riverside has not been a happy hunting ground for the Gunners. Boro have claimed two wins and a couple of draws … Read more
Handling the pressure: how well does each club perform in April?
April is traditionally when titles and relegation battles are decided. A strong finish to the season can make the difference between glory – or relief – and disappointment, but some teams are better suited to the pressure than others. In the graphic below we have looked back at each club’s … Read more
Sunderland vs West Ham: Hammers to put another nail in coffin
Kick Off: 1500. 15/04/2017 Stadium: Stadium of Light West Ham may feel they are almost safe after beating Swansea last weekend while Sunderland are almost certainly heading for the drop. Their fates may be pretty much sealed if West Ham return from the Stadium of Light with all three points, … Read more
Southampton vs Man City: Pep’s men have too much power
Kick Off: 1730, 15/04/2017 Stadium: St Mary’s TV: BT Sport Southampton are looking up the table again after back-to-back wins boosted their hopes of a top-eight finish, leaving them four points behind eighth-placed West Brom with two games in hand. Manchester City remain in the top four after they ended … Read more