Norwich City legend Ruel Fox touched base with bwin to discuss goings on at his former clubs, addressing Carrow Road matters as well as the states of play at Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur and West Brom.
West Brom v Middlesbrough: Visitors should continue miserable run for Pulis
Last Result: Northampton 2-2 West Brom (Zander Diamond (1st goalscorer), Alex Revell – James McClean, Gareth McAuley) Fulham 2-1 Middlesbrough (Julien de Sart, Lasse Vigen Christensen – David Nugent (1st goalscorer)) Kick Off: 13:30, 28/08/16 Stadium: The Hawthorns Head-to-head: West Brom 1-1 Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough 0-1 West Brom, West Brom 3-0 Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough 0-5 West Brom, … Read more
Leicester v Swansea: Foxes’ recent history of Swans dominance will continue
Last Result: Leicester 0-0 Arsenal Peterborough 1-3 Swansea ( Leonardo da Silva Lopes – Jay Fulton (1st goalscorer, Oliver McBurnie (2)) Kick Off: 15:00, 27/05/16 Stadium: King Power Stadium Head-to-heads: Leicester 4-0 Swansea, Swansea 0-3 Leicester, Leicester 2-0 Swansea, Swansea 2-0 Leicester, Leicester 2-1 Swansea Injuries: Leicester: Out – Jeffrey … Read more
Chelsea v Burnley: Clarets to deny Conte a first Blues clean sheet
Last Result: Chelsea 3-2 Bristol Rovers (Michy Batshuayi (1st goalscorer) 2, Victor Moses – Peter Hartley, Ellis Harrison) Accrington 1-0 Burnley A.E.T (Matthew Pearson (1st goalscorer)) Kick Off: 15:00, 27/08/16 Stadium: Stamford Bridge Head-to-head: Chelsea 1-1 Burnley, Chelsea 3-0 Burnley, Burnley 1-2 Chelsea, Burnley 1-3 Chelsea, Chelsea 1-1 Injuries: Chelsea: … Read more
Everton v Stoke: Koeman’s Hughes duels follow familiar formula
Last Result: Everton 4-0 Yeovil (Aaron Lennon (1st goalscorer), Ross Barkley, Arouna Kone (2)) Stevenage 0-4 Stoke (Peter Crouch (1st goalscorer, 3) Phil Bardsley) Kick Off: 15:00, 27/05/16 Stadium: Goodison Park Head-to-heads: Stoke 0-3 Everton, Everton 3-4 Stoke, Stoke 2-0 Everton, Everton 0-1 Stoke, Stoke 1-1 Everton Injuries: Everton: Out … Read more
Liverpool star’s place in doubt as superior alternative nears first-team return
Emre Can has started both of Liverpool’s Premier League matches this season on the subs’ bench, with skipper Jordan Henderson selected as the anchor of the Reds’ midfield trio. The Germany international’s involvement at Euro 2016 meant he returned to pre-season training later than the bulk of his colleagues and … Read more
Sunderland dicing with survival chances through Championship stopper pursuit
With the prospect of losing star defender Lamine Kone intensifying by the day, Sunderland have reportedly scribbled Alfie Mawson’s name at the top of their shortlist of potential replacements. The Barnsley youngster has started each of the Tykes’ five games this term and is said to be subject of a … Read more
The stats that say Liverpool really ARE worse under Klopp than Rodgers
In the hours that followed Liverpool’s 2-0 loss to Burnley at the weekend, the first rumblings of discontent over Jurgen Klopp’s managerial tenure began to be voiced on the post-match radio phone-ins. Pundits such as BBC grumbler Chris Waddle were uncharacteristically slow to jump to conclusions in response, preferring merely … Read more
Sunderland talisman’s derby record suggests he won’t impress watching England boss
Former Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce is expected back at the Stadium of Light for the Black Cats’ first home game of the season against Middlesbrough. The England chief is thought to be returning to his former stomping ground to see how Jermain Defoe fares in the Wear-Tees derby, with a … Read more
Liverpool and Wolves set to do business after Talisca snubs both
Wolves’ rumoured £20m move for Brazil U-23 international Anderson Talisca was always unlikely to come off, but the Benfica attacking-midfielder snubbing Liverpool for a loan switch to Turkish champions Besiktas is something of a surprise. No disrespect is meant towards the Istanbul club who, unlike the Reds, have Champions League … Read more
Watford v Chelsea: Expect a high-scoring game between two sides in transition
Watford: WLLDD Chelsea: DLDDW Kick-off: 15:00 Referee: Jon Moss Another summer of sweeping changes at Watford has left the club in a precarious position as they welcome Chelsea to Vicarage Road. Walter Mazzarri has an excellent track record, but he will have to hit the ground running to avoid the … Read more
West Ham’s new Argentine striker has the potential to be a big hit
He may not be the high-profile striker West Ham fans were hoping for so close to the transfer deadline, but former Boca Juniors forward Jonathan Calleri is an exciting acquisition nonetheless. Calleri has been rumoured with a move to Europe ever since his remarkable “rabona” goal for Boca Juniors in … Read more
Sterling back to his best thanks to Guardiola’s changes
As Raheem Sterling glided through the Steaua Bucharest defence in the first leg of Manchester City’s Champions League qualifier, it was difficult to believe we were watching the same player that cowered and faltered with England at Euro 2016. Sterling was booed more fervently than any other England player over … Read more
Chelsea v West Ham: a feisty game between rivals to end in stalemate
Chelsea: WDLDD West Ham: WWLWL Kick-off: Monday, 20:00pm Referee: Anthony Taylor TV: Sky Sports 1 Two teams still in the market for new players are unlikely to be in full flow on Monday night, making the draw – priced at 11/4 – the most likely outcome in what should be a feisty … Read more