The history of English teams in the Champions League / European Cup is a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve seen glory, with the wins of Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea. But we’ve also seen underachievement. Arsene Wenger’s invincible Arsenal side fell short in Europe. As did Guardiola’s Manchester City last season, despite having the
The story of Chris Moorman is a digs-to-riches story. The 32 year old, now the top online poker player in the world, started playing poker online as a student. Chris Moorman has amassed a £13 million fortune from a hobby he started in his bedroom aged 21. He won $50,000 playing Texas Hold ‘Em by
Manchester City lost in the Premier League for the first time this season against Chelsea on Saturday. Chelsea beat Manchester City, the defending champions, by two goals to nil at Stamford Bridge. The result was achieved despite waves of offensive Manchester City pressure, particularly in the first half, where City were excellent. Goals from N’golo
Manchester United and Arsenal played out an attritional 2 – 2 draw at Old Trafford on Wednesday night. Manchester United named an odd starting XI, without Paul Pogba and Romelu Lukaku. Diogo Dalot started at right wing back for United, while Rashford, Martial and Lingard played up front. Arsenal made two changes from their North
Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge could be facing a fine and a lengthy ban for breaching the FA rules on gambling. After an investigation, the FA has found Daniel Sturridge guilty of betting on football in January of 2018. Daniel Sturridge denied the charges. However, he was still charged with misconduct and violation of the rule.
For the first time in a while, Arsenal are the clear favourites for a Premier League match at Old Trafford. Arsenal face Manchester United in Manchester on Wednesday night to kick off their jam packed winter schedule. Arsenal have the form and the momentum going in to this game. They’re unbeaten in 19 and are
UEFA has announced the formation of a third-tier European club competition which will run from 2021. The new competition is a result of “widespread demand”, according to Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin. The new competition will sit below the current Champions League and Europa League. The winner of the new competition will earn a place in
On Sunday, the first North London Derby of the season takes place. Always an intense affair, there is a little extra spice to Arsenal VS Tottenham this year. For decades, Tottenham have been the traditional underdogs in the North London Derby. Over the last four years, though, Spurs have been by far the better team.
A quick google of ‘betting news’ will show you a world of greed, immorality and excess. Just last week, news broke of Bet365 CEO Denise Coate’s mammoth $265 million salary. Amidst all that, there is news of underage gambling and conspiracy theories. So, it’s nice every now and again to have a break from the
Manchester City qualified for the knockout stages of the Champions League with a 2 – 2 draw in Lyon Tuesday night. It was a rematch for Manchester City against the only team to have defeated them this season. It seems despite their utter dominance of the Premier League, Europe remains a big challenge for them.
