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APOEL Nicosia v. Real Madrid Preview: the perfect Champions League quarterfinal for both sides

Coming into this season, Real Madrid were considered one of the top favorites to lift the UEFA Champions League trophy, and over the last several months, they’ve done nothing to change that status. Most are expecting a meeting against Bayern Munich in the semifinals and a showdown against archrivals Barcelona in May’s final at Bayern’s…

Manchester City v Chelsea – Tevez and the Premier League title

Carlos Tevez was made Manchester City captain in an attempt to have him lead the club to the Premier League title by the sheer weight of his goals. It didn’t work as well as you’d expect, and now City are relying on Tevez once again to ‘freshen’ the squad and help it across the finishing…

Manchester United v West Brom Preview: United playing for goal difference and form

Manchester United are 1.25 shots to beat West Brom at Old Trafford it really should be a case of how many they put past the Baggies.

They have won nine and lost none of the 11 Premier League meetings with Roy Hodgson’s side, who to be fair come into this on the back of a good run of results and have lost just one of their last seven games on the road.

Arsenal v Newcastle United preview: Gunners getting stronger and stronger

The big game on Monday sees Arsenal play host to Sunderland and it’s the Gunners who have to be the bet at 1.5.

Arsene Wenger’s men put up a fantastic effort to beat AC Milan in the second leg of their Champions League tie, and were unlucky to be knocked out 4-3 on aggregate having dominated proceedings.

Before that they had notched convincing 5-2 home win over Spurs and a terrific 2-1 win over Liverpool at Anfield and if carrying on the same vein should be too strong for the Magpies.

Chelsea v Stoke City Preview: Easy win cannot hide Chelsea’s problems

Chelsea are 1.4 to beat Stoke and everything suggests they are worthy odds-on shots.

the Blues have won seven and lost none of the last nine games against Stoke in all competitions, and lost just one of their last seven home games (W4, D2).

Sunderland v Liverpool preview: first goal will be crucial

Liverpool face a tough trip to the Stadium of Light to take on Sunderland this weekend, but if the stats are anything to go by they are a good bet to emerge victorious.

The last time Sunderland won in this fixture was back in 2009 when the winner came courtesy of a beach ball thrown on to the pitch.

That is the only time that the Black cats have won in the last 11 league meetings between the two sides, and Liverpool have won eight of them encounters.

Tottenham and Manchester United have all to play for at White Hart Lane

Second host third in the Premier League on Sunday, as Tottenham welcome Manchester United to White Hart Lane. With the business end of the season upon us, both clubs need points to wrap up a successful campaign, and a defeat would leave each respective team facing a considerable setback. Spurs have seen their lead over…

Liverpool v Arsenal: win or kiss Champions League goodbye

Liverpool fans are on a high after winning the Carling Cup last weekend, with Kenny Dalglish and Steven Gerrard heralding the triumph as the start of a new era of success for the club. Whether this season is a success or not may well depend on the outcome of this Saturday’s fixture against Arsenal however….

England v Holland – Wembley Stadium – 29 February 2012

England host Holland at Wembley in their first international friendly this year. A ‘transitional’ England team take on World Cup finalists Holland on Wednesday, 29th February 2012, kickoff at 8pm GMT. The game marks the first (and probably the last) time Stuart Pearce will be managing the senior England side. There has been a lot…

Tottenham visit Arsenal in their worst season under Wenger

Arsenal v Tottenham Hotspur play at the Emirates this Sunday, with the roles of both teams reversed in the league. This season is on course to be Arsenal’s worst under Arsène Wenger. We also look at at Emmanuel Adebayor’s records at both clubs and compares Scott Parker and Alex Song. ARSENAL’S WORST SEASON UNDER WENGER…