The 2018 World Cup and Wimbledon both conclude this weekend in the biggest sporting week of the year. On Sunday, France, Belgium, England or Croatia will be crowned world champions, while there are still hopes we may see Roger Federer come up against old foe Rafael Nadal in the Wimbledon final for the first time […]
Belgium’s Golden Generation to come unstuck
It will be tough on Belgium after their Herculean effort in beating Brazil, but the Red Devils may suffer semi-final heartbreak against France on Tuesday. Les Bleus have had a relatively easy run to the semi-finals and have got better as the World Cup has gone on while Belgium may well have peaked in Kazan […]
Belgium seek World Cup marker against Egypt
Belgium‘s ‘Golden Generation’ continue their World Cup preparations by facing off against a Russia-bound Egypt side on Wednesday, with both desperately searching for some momentum. For the last two major tournaments, the Belgians have been tagged up as dark horses, only to falter at the quarter-final stage on each occasion. Their surprise loss to Wales […]
Steady England to come up short
Gareth Southgate has selected a solid, versatile and youthful squad for the World Cup but a lack of inventiveness will ensure it will once again be a summer of disappointment for England fans. England should at least progress from their group, something they failed to do four years ago in Brazil, although Tunisia, Panama and […]
Chelsea can give Barca the Blues
Chelsea and Barcelona have locked horns regularly in the Champions League in recent years and the Blues have often proved to be tough opponents for the Catalan giants. Indeed, heading into the first leg of their last-16 tie at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday, the Blues are unbeaten in their last seven meetings with Barca. Five […]
Conte to get own back on Wenger
There’s the potential for one of the games of the season on Wednesday when Arsenal welcome Chelsea to the Emirates. With the Premier League title out of sight, top four is the best these London rivals can hope for and they will be aiming to provide a more entertaining affair than the 0-0 borefest they […]
Can City live up to Champions League hype?
Manchester City‘s relentless winning form and a favourable last-16 draw against Basel means they have been installed as 11/4 favourites to win the Champions League this season, but are Pep Guardiola’s side good enough to conquer Europe? City have never won the continent’s top competition but this could represent their best chance after they were […]
Big boys to bully Arsenal once more
Arsenal travel to reigning champions Chelsea on Sunday looking to avoid another embarrassing defeat to one of their so-called title rivals. The Gunners were left humiliated following their last away game, leaving Anfield with their tails between their legs after a 4-0 thrashing. If they play like they did that fateful August day then there […]
Red Devils will fall short in Russia
Belgium became the latest country to seal their qualification for the 2018 World Cup, but now must work on how they improve their poor tournament record. Roberto Martinez’s men (14/1 to win the 2018 World Cup) secured top spot in Group H with two games to spare, following a 2-1 away win in Greece on […]
Daily Tips – Spurs can end Wembley woes
Spurs take on Chelsea in a huge Premier League game today in a real test for the hosts at their temporary home at Wembley. Tottenham struggled in their European games at the national stadium last season and will need to find a way to win there if they are to have any hope of challenging […]