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Last weekend brought us a derby match between Manchester United and Liverpool, and that was the first game for the Reds to lose two points. There is a number of exciting matches in the 10^th round and we are going to highlight some of them.

Liverpool v Tottenham Hotspur
Another derby match is ahead of Liverpool and they want to get back on winning track after drawing with Man Utd at Old Trafford. Jurgen Klopp’s is sitting on the top of the table being six points ahead of the defending champions Manchester City. Mohamed Salah and the lads are very productive in the front, while their defending is one of the best in the league.

Last weekend brought us a derby match between Manchester United and Liverpool, and that was the first game for the Reds to lose two points. There is a number of exciting matches in the 10^th round and we are going to highlight some of them.

Liverpool v Tottenham Hotspur
Another derby match is ahead of Liverpool and they want to get back on winning track after drawing with Man Utd at Old Trafford. Jurgen Klopp’s is sitting on the top of the table being six points ahead of the defending champions Manchester City. Mohamed Salah and the lads are very productive in the front, while their defending is one of the best in the league.

On the other hand, the Spurs have a lot of troubles lately and their form is very inconsistent according to the stats provided by a top UK betting tips site. They’ve booked just one win in the last four rounds and the visitors are already 13 points behind their rivals.

Although Tottenham Hotspur are doing a decent job in the front, their defence allowed too many goals so far in the season. On top of that, they lost 7-2 to Bayern München in the Champions League and got knocked out of the EFL Cup by Colchester United after penalty shootout. Liverpool are in much better momentum and they should be able to get all three points from this match. We are also expecting to see at least three goals in total.

Our pick: Liverpool to win
Over/Under: Over 2.5

Arsenal v Crystal Palace

Very exciting London Derby is scheduled for Sunday and these two sides fighting for the place in the top four. The Gunners are already out of the title race as they are ten points behind Liverpool, however they are only two points away from Chelsea and Leicester City who are sharing the 3^rd spot. Pierre Aubameyang and the lads have been pretty efficient, however Arsenal need to tighten up their defence in order not to spill too many point in their battle for the Champions League spot. When playing at the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal have missed the chance to win just once when Tottenham Hotspur managed to snatch a point in a 2-2 draw.

Crystal Palace are only one point behind their rivals, and they are one of the biggest overachievers so far in the season. Their streak of two wins in a row came to an end in the latest round after Manchester City celebrated a 2-0 win at Selhurst Park. Although Luka Milivojevic and the lads are not too productive in front of the oppositions’ goal, their defence is doing a very good job. In their four away matches this season, Crystal Palace managed to get back home with a win twice. Their latest clashes have been very interesting as the crowd was able to enjoy at least four goals in the last four occasions. Both teams managed to win twice each in their last five clashes and Crystal Palace celebrated in the latest one played at Emirates Stadium. Arsenal should be considered as slight favourites in this one and we are expecting their victory. If you wish to place bets on the upcoming Premier League round, make sure to use some of the latest betting bonuses.

Our pick: Arsenal to win
Over/Under: Over 2.5

Attempting to get into betting can be difficult to those less knowledgeable on the subject, and horse racing can come across as being even more complicated at a first glance.

Luckily, there are an array of outlets that provide a proven track record of the best horse racing tips, The Winners Enclosure fall into that category through the various services they provide.

Attempting to get into betting can be difficult to those less knowledgeable on the subject, and horse racing can come across as being even more complicated at a first glance.

Luckily, there are an array of outlets that provide a proven track record of the best horse racing tips, The Winners Enclosure fall into that category through the various services they provide.

Over on TWE, they have experience in picking bets on a daily basis from all areas of horse racing, which spans them across the UK in covering all British and Irish runs that they think followers would find interesting. In doing that, they’ve created separate sections on their website where you can delve into all areas of the sport, with a view to getting more engrossed in the ins-and-outs.

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There are reports in Spain that Cristiano Ronaldo is open to exiting Real Madrid after nine years. The Portuguese has reportedly held informal talks with French giants Paris St Germain ahead of a potential move, jsut months after PSG broke all the records in signing Neymar.

The Ligue 1 side would be willing to offer the four time Ballon d’Or winner a blank cheque if he agrees to a move. Diario Gol claims the talks were held at a hotel in Madrid as the player wants to know his options. The Portuguese giant has openly flirted with the idea of signing former Barcelona star Neymar, saying that palying alongside players of that calibre would always be of interest to him.

There are reports in Spain that Cristiano Ronaldo is open to exiting Real Madrid after nine years. The Portuguese has reportedly held informal talks with French giants Paris St Germain ahead of a potential move, jsut months after PSG broke all the records in signing Neymar.

The Ligue 1 side would be willing to offer the four time Ballon d’Or winner a blank cheque if he agrees to a move. Diario Gol claims the talks were held at a hotel in Madrid as the player wants to know his options. The Portuguese giant has openly flirted with the idea of signing former Barcelona star Neymar, saying that palying alongside players of that calibre would always be of interest to him.

Ronaldo’s agent Jorge Mendes knows that if Ronaldo decides to exit, PSG would be one of just a few clubs that would be willing to pay the required amount to land him, with only Manchester United realistically able to offer an alternative destination. Whilst that would be a romantic return for Ronaldo, and would be loved by United’s new shirt manufacturer Adidas, even the Red Devils would struggle to compete with the financial firepower that PSG have.

The player has increasingly become dissatisfied by happenings at the club and with himself. He has netted just once in the league but has scored eight times in five games in Europe.

PSG has stars in Neymar, Edison Cavani and Kylian Mbappe. The trident are the most attacking side across Europe. They recently broke the record for most goals in the Champions League group stage. They have scored 24 goals already and they have a game left, with one of the exclusive football tips at AskFans tipping them to break the 30 goal barrier when they face the bottom of the group in their final match.

Whilst pundits are speculating that Ronaldo’s exit from the Bernabeu would likely trigger a move by the Spanish club for Neymar, it’s highly debatable whether the player would want to return to Spain after barely a year. Considering the way he left the Nou Camp, he might not mind playing for a major rival but his transfer investigations and tax case played a role in him deciding to leave Barca, and they have yet to be resolved with the Spanish government.

For PSG, they are getting their desires at the moment; a 33-year old Ronaldo might not offer them as much as Neymar. Neymar could also fulfil his dream of winning the Ballon d’Or if he continues like this at PSG, and if he wins titles or reaches major finals for Brazil.

After eight games, it is still too early to name the likely winners of the English Premier League but the table has started taking shape. The likely ‘Top Six’ teams are not too far from expected spots, thoguh some expectations have changed.

Manchester City
Pep Guardiola’s men struggled with the goals initially but they seemed to have exploded as the goals started flooding in. As the Spaniard tries to work wonders with the team this term, following huge expenses already, he has selection headache, fitness concerns of some players but the depth in the team more than compensated.

After eight games, it is still too early to name the likely winners of the English Premier League but the table has started taking shape. The likely ‘Top Six’ teams are not too far from expected spots, thoguh some expectations have changed.

Manchester City
Pep Guardiola’s men struggled with the goals initially but they seemed to have exploded as the goals started flooding in. As the Spaniard tries to work wonders with the team this term, following huge expenses already, he has selection headache, fitness concerns of some players but the depth in the team more than compensated.

After a slow start, the team has found their rhythm and it has led to an astounding 29 goals in eight games. The main issue is sustaining the run and the goals until say January for them to solidify their spot in the standings. Just like Chelsea who were in high spirit and in top form last season that saw them cruise to the title, if City can maintain the morale, it could be Guardiola’s first title in England.

Raheem Sterling has resurged, Sergio Aguero is doing his bit while David Silva, and Kevin De Bruyne have been impressive. Ederson, Sane and the City defence have been getting the results as well. You’d be hard pushed to bet against them winning the league, though you probably need to check the current offers you can find here to find odds worth backing them at.

Manchester United
Jose Mourinho and his boys remain the major threat to City this term. The Red Devils started strongly, just like last term, but they seemed to have slowed down their run. After an amazing run in the first few games, the aura of invincibility is slowing down. The team has largely played smaller teams and in their first major test against the Top Six, Mourinho continued in his trademark defensive style against Liverpool.

The team is expected to continue to get the results going forward. However, injuries to key players could affect the season considerably. Zlatan Ibrahimovic is yet to return; Paul Pogba is out, so injury to Romelu Lukaku and say David De Gea could send their performances the other way, especially when they start playing more difficult teams. They are a likely Top Four side but they are yet to prove they would topple City.

Tottenham Hotspur
Spurs have garnered 17 points after eight games. Harry Kane is largely responsible for this after spectacular displays in September. Dele Alli has not come to the party yet but Christian Eriksen continues to fill in.

Danny Rose is yet to return to action – after missing games since the end of January. The team has tried to manage the absence of Kyle Walker. Serge Aurier has been making some dangerous tackles even as he supports the defensive work. Jan Vertoghen has been reliable and pretty much the rest of the team. Manager Mauricio Pochettino has done well in handling all the issues but it seems a Top Four finish is the best that would happen this term, as Spurs await a major trophy since 2008.

Chelsea
It is not surprising that the defending champions are in fifth place, going by all the happenings in the summer. Antonio Conte’s men have pulled 13 points so far, ranking above others by virtue of their +5 goal difference.

Crystal Palace’s recent victory speaks volume of the extent Chelsea have slumped. The team failed to strengthen as much during the break and they are still struggling to find a fine balance.

Alvaro Morata’s effort seemed to bail them but an injury to the Spaniard showed their lack of depth as Michy Batshuayi could not fill in. Tiemoue Bakayoko has not been able to step up as required and the ‘solid’ defence of last term is now shaky. They remain Top Four material as Arsenal and Liverpool have their far-reaching worries.

Arsenal
Arsene make up the Top Six for now as Arsene Wenger’s men struggle with poor form, low morale and others. Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez contract issues and many other contractual concerns are yet to be addressed. Granit Xhaka has not been in form and then there are the perpetual injury crises at the Emirates Stadium.

For now the Gunners show they might remain Europa League material as the competition heats up at the top.

Liverpool
Liverpool also have 13 points but their goal difference leaves them in the eighth spot. The defence still requires a lot of work and the whole team need to find their balance quick. Sadio Mane’s absence is a big minus but Philippe Coutinho, Mohammed Salah and Roberto Firmino have been trying.

When Adam Lallana and Mane return and the team settle, the Red should turn the tide but Top Four might be too late.

There is an increasing number of footballers that have made the shift to horse racing at the end of their footballing career. However, this is not a new trend as there are a few footballers that had done so in the past. Here are 4 former footballers that have made the transition to horse racing.

Joey Barton
Most football fans will remember the former Manchester City and Newcastle midfielder for his antics off the pitch rather than his playing skills. The player was a nightmare to manage for every manager he has played for, and the majority of them will be hoping that he never play for them again.

There is an increasing number of footballers that have made the shift to horse racing at the end of their footballing career. However, this is not a new trend as there are a few footballers that had done so in the past. Here are 4 former footballers that have made the transition to horse racing.

Joey Barton
Most football fans will remember the former Manchester City and Newcastle midfielder for his antics off the pitch rather than his playing skills. The player was a nightmare to manage for every manager he has played for, and the majority of them will be hoping that he never play for them again.

Joey Barton is an avid horse lover and owns a number of horses. Among his most prized possession is Crying Lightning which he co-owns with former Bayern Munich striker Pizzaro. He said that it has been a smooth transition for him and that given that he is a competitive person, he finds himself at ease in the world of horse racing.

Robbie Fowler
At his prime, the former England international and Liverpool striker was a feared striker and tormented Premier League defence every week. Indeed he has won numerous trophies as a Liverpool player, and it is only the Premier League title that eluded him on the domestic front.

He formed a wonderful partnership on the pitch with midfielder Steve McManaman and how often have we seen the latter assisting Robbie Fowler on a goal.

It is therefore natural that both men continued their partnership after their retirement from football and they are now involved in horse racing. Indeed Robbie Fowler co-owns numerous horses with Steve McManaman. Their most famous horse is undoubtedly Seebald who has been tipped for and won many renowned races.

Kevin Keegan
Kevin Keegan is yet another former football player that has made the transition to horse racing at the end of his career. The player became famous with Liverpool where he managed to win the league as well as the UEFA Cup. He will them move to Germany where he won the Bundesliga with Hamburg. He is considered as being one of the best players to have ever played for the England national team.

After his illustrious career, he got involved in the world of horse racing. He owns a number of horses and has even opened his own stables in Hampshire. It is reported that his former teammate Mick Channon is his chief trainer. Both men played together at Southampton during their footballing years.

Mick Channon
Mick Channon is yet another former England international that has found solace in the world of horse racing. The former England forward was a great player during his time and has won the FA Cup with Southampton despite playing in the lower division of English football. Indeed he scored 26 goals for the England national team and managed to become Southampton top scorer.

It is a well-known fact that Mick Channon has a love for horse racing and when he ended his career in 1986, he naturally went to his first love. He started his career in horse racing by working as an assistant and work his way into getting his own license. He has since then established himself as one of the best trainers in the country.

Since his transition to horse racing, Mick Channon has won a number of victories, and in one of his most successful years, he has bagged 144 victories. Last year only he had won 71 winners in British horse racing, and this record is expected to become better this year.

Having already been bought by Jose Mourinho twice before, the bookies fancy that Nemanja Matic will be following the Portuguese to Old Trafford before the summer transfer window slams shut.

He had his first stint with the Blues before the turn of the current decade and succeeded in making just two Premier League appearances before Vitesse and later Benfica offered to give him something Abrahamovic’s philosophy of squad building (i.e. buying world class footballers instead of promoting from within), would never permit, the chance to have a consistent run of match appearances.

Although Matic’s stay with the Primeira Liga giants yielded both happy and sad times as the team won a couple of Portugal’s league championships, the back to back Europa League final losses did enough to impress the rest of europe with the progress made by the club as a whole.

Having already been bought by Jose Mourinho twice before, the bookies fancy that Nemanja Matic will be following the Portuguese to Old Trafford before the summer transfer window slams shut.

He had his first stint with the Blues before the turn of the current decade and succeeded in making just two Premier League appearances before Vitesse and later Benfica offered to give him something Abrahamovic’s philosophy of squad building (i.e. buying world class footballers instead of promoting from within), would never permit, the chance to have a consistent run of match appearances.

Although Matic’s stay with the Primeira Liga giants yielded both happy and sad times as the team won a couple of Portugal’s league championships, the back to back Europa League final losses did enough to impress the rest of europe with the progress made by the club as a whole.

In the process Nemanja Matic had transformed from the skinny Chelsea want-away into a commanding central midfield dominator, so it’s no wonder Chelsea paid well over £15m to bring him back. It’s been three years since the homecoming and although it can be said that the former Benfica man had an impressive debut season – should we even call it debut? – subsequent campaigns have seen the fans’ appreciation and patience gone down the drain leading to the point where the stands cared less to subdue their groans each time his slow pace – his biggest shortcoming – led to a mistimed tackled or weak pass.

With Chelsea looking set to replace Matic with AS Monaco’s Bakayoko, the bookies probably have it right on Matic – with sport.netbet.co.uk offering odds of just 6/4 that Matic will be playing in red next season.

One player hoping to emulate Matic’s new dominance in the Premier League is former Arsenal centre-back Thomas Vermaelen, with the media awash with reports that Newcastle United are leading Torino and Besiktas for him signature. After the Belgian’s time at AS Roma, the Serie A side opted against buying him permanently after the loan deal elapsed.

The intelligent defender, with an eye for goal, is now 31 years. Torino are offering to take the player off Barca’s hands while paying only a part of his salary, according to Sky Sports Italia. If he fights to get fit, Coach Ernesto Valverde might give him some play time at the Nou Camp as Barcelona need centre backs as a matter of fact. Gerard Pique and Samuel Umtiti have not been able to deal with all the pressures of the role comfortably. Besiktas are also admirers of the player.

The Magpies, however, offer the most realistic option for Vermaelen. Rafa Benitez is believed to be on the lookout for an experience central defender, as there ae concerns over the quality of Ciaran Clark and Grant Hanley at the highest level. An experienced player of Vermaelen’s status would be crucial as they return to the Premier League.

The player could be acquired on loan if Newcastle would be willing to pay his wages. Barcelona would be more inclined to sell him but Benitez can work something out. Barcelona acquired him for £15 million from Arsenal but with his performances and recent record the player would go for way less.