West Brom host Arsenal today and Alan Pardew’s wait for a first win as Baggies boss seems set to stretch into the New Year. Albion are now bottom of the standings after Swansea’s win yesterday, while Arsenal go into the game in sixth spot but they should be able to claim the win and keep […]
Daily Tips – Everton can pile pressure on Cherries
Everton are still unbeaten under Sam Allardyce and can get back to winning ways at Bournemouth today after successive draws. The Goodison Park club were held at West Brom last time out and were arguably lucky to get that point, while the Cherries showed some fight to come back and claim a draw against West […]
Chirico trusted at Newbury
Something irks me when it comes to backing horses that are reverting from chasing to hurdles, or vice-versa, and expecting them to show the same level of form. Watch enough racing and you’ll routinely encounter the seemingly well-handicapped sort that has been going well in one discipline and then pitches up to take advantage of […]
Tyneside triumph for Seagulls
Chris Hughton can enjoy his return to Tyneside when his Brighton side visit Newcastle United on Saturday. The 59-year-old had an 18-month spell in charge of United before being unceremoniously axed in December 2010 and went on to enjoy spells at Birmingham City and Norwich City before joining the Seagulls almost exactly three years ago. […]
Daily Tips – No Crotone concerns for Napoli
League leaders Napoli head to Crotone in the first game from the final round of Serie A fixtures in 2017 and they should be able to ensure they enter the new year at the top of the table with a win. Crotone pulled off a remarkable escape last season to avoid the drop and have […]
Altior ‘on schedule’ for Queen Mother
Champion trainer Nicky Henderson is confident ante-post favourite Altior is “on schedule” to be ready for the Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham in March. Last year’s unbeaten Racing Post Arkle winner had his return to action delayed this season following a wind operation but is now set to resume cantering at Seven Barrows this […]
Bhoys to outgun Rangers in entertaining Parkhead affair
Rangers travel to Parkhead on Saturday desperately seeking a first league win over Celtic in more than five years, but their wait is likely to go on. The Light Blues only joy in the last ten meetings between these Glasgow rivals came in a penalty shoot-out at Hampden Park in April 2016, taking advantage of […]
Wolves to edge top two battle
It is the time of year when the football comes thick and fast and there is sure to be plenty of twists and turns in the latest batch of Championship fixtures. Friday kicks things off with a pair of feisty encounters, both of which have plenty riding on them. The London derby between Millwall and […]
AFC wildcards on the line
The final day of the regular season in the NFL sees the AFC take centre stage, with two post-season berths still very much up for grabs. The Baltimore Ravens and the Tennessee Titans are the two sides in the box seats heading into the weekend action, with the LA Chargers and the Buffalo Bills hoping […]
Daily Tips – Palace will make Arsenal work for win
Arsenal head to Crystal Palace in Thursday’s solitary Premier League fixture and they should be able to claim a win, but it will not be straightforward for the visitors. Palace are unbeaten in their last eight games and have not lost at home since September. Roy Hodgson’s side haven’t necessarily been flying as five of […]