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Leeds to reach playoff final? Lazio to beat Atalanta to Coppa Italia?

Craig Burley says Manchester City justified his past declaration that they’re the best team in club football after they edged Liverpool to the title.
Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Wolves was enough to land our banker bet but not enough to win the Premier League title as Manchester City came through an early scare to beat Brighton 4-1. The season is not over yet of course with two crucial Championship playoff second legs coming up this week plus the Coppa Italia final.
Running total: -£40.20

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After claiming a precious 1-0 win at the iPro Stadium, Leeds United are big favourites to make it to the Championship playoff final. It’s been…

Liverpool to beat Wolves? Aguero to score first for Man City?

Mark Donaldson presents his week 38 Fantasy FC Premier League lineup, where he chooses Sergio Aguero to shine on the decisive, final game of the season.
We’ve just witnessed a truly insane couple of days in the Champions League semifinals and when the smoke eventually cleared, against all the odds, it was the two English teams were left standing. This weekend sees the final matches in the Premier League and a gripping title race has come down to Liverpool or Man City on the last day.
Running total: -£40.91
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It’s crazy to think that a team could finish the season with 97 points and still not end up as champions, but that’s the scenario…

Can Liverpool pull off Champions League miracle vs. Barcelona?

Lionel Messi produced the latest in his long line of incredible moments with a picture-perfect dead ball strike against Liverpool.

The ESPN FC panel don’t have a bad word to say about Liverpool’s performance but are in awe of the way Lionel Messi almost single-handedly beat them back.

Divock Origi scored a late winner for Liverpool at Newcastle, setting the stage for an intense finale in the Premier League title race.

Divock Origi and Trent Alexander-Arnold recap Liverpool’s pulsating 3-2 at Newcastle to keep their title dream alive.

Divock Origi scored a late winner for Liverpool at Newcastle, setting the stage for an intense finale in the Premier League title race.
The column took out a 7/1 winner after we correctly tipped Everton to beat Burnley 2-0. It’s all about the Champions League again this week as Tottenham try to overturn a one-goal deficit against Ajax.
Running total: -£37.71

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Ajax have produced some truly mesmerising displays in Europe this season and have scored in all but one of their 16 Champions League matches to this point. Whether the club can keep hold of brilliant youngsters such as Donny van de Beek and Matthijs de…

Liverpool to beat Newcastle? Lukaku to score first for Man United?

Steve Nicol gives his thoughts on Liverpool losing the Premier League title this season after a title race for the ages against Manchester City.
Our midweek treble is still alive ahead of Chelsea’s European date with Eintracht Frankfurt but we took a hit in the Champions League as Liverpool somehow failed to score against Barcelona in Camp Nou. The big games keep coming for the Reds, who face Newcastle this weekend knowing a defeat would all but end their title dream.
Running total: -£73.25

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Chelsea have not been the most reliable team from a betting perspective in recent weeks but will surely get the job done at 2/5 against…

Philippe Coutinho to score for Barcelona against Liverpool?

A small weekend loss for the column even though our banker bet landed again. The Champions League has reached the semifinal stage with two cracking games this week, including Barcelona against Liverpool.
Running total: -£56.25

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Barcelona have secured another La Liga title with three matches to spare and can now focus entirely on the Champions League and Wednesday’s first leg against Liverpool. Virgil van Dijk has just been crowned PFA Player of the Year and it’s going to be truly…

Man City to move a step closer to Premier League title?

In the Manchester derby we correctly called City to win without conceding at 13/8 and Bernardo Silva to score first at a whopping 10/1 on Wednesday night. And the title race you just cannot take your eyes off continues apace this weekend with City and Liverpool both involved in must win games once again.
Running total: -£54.75
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The bookmakers are seemingly convinced Manchester City will retain the Premier League title following that crucial win at Old Trafford, with Pep Guardiola’s…

Man City to beat United in key Manchester Derby?

Craig Burley doubles down on his opinion that Man United were rash in appointing Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as manager and may pay the consequences.
Not much went right for the column at the weekend but attention now shifts to Wednesday evening and a huge Manchester derby that could go a long way towards settling this season’s title race.
Running total: -£70.25
The Banker
Manchester United were truly terrible in that 4-0 loss to Everton on Sunday and even the most optimistic fans must be worried ahead of Wednesday’s crunch Manchester Derby clash. Much has been made over whether United fans might actually prefer neighbours City to win the…

Can Man United stay in touch with top four at Everton?

ESPN FC’s Craig Burley believes Manchester United got a dose of reality following their three-goal defeat in Barcelona.

Alejandro Moreno delves into all the hurdles Barcelona will have to cross to have a chance at landing Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford.
What a rollercoaster few days for the column. We correctly called Ajax turning Juventus over in Turin at 9/4 but our 5/1 treble and banker bets were denied as Tottenham edged past Manchester City on the away goals rule in dramatic fashion. Looking ahead, there are some huge Premier League games coming up this weekend and we’ve got all the best betting angles covered.
Running total: -£53.25
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Having been unceremoniously bundled out of Europe, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer must now rally his…

Can Man City stage UCL comeback vs. Spurs to stay in Quadruple hunt?

While Harry Kane’s injury is a major concern for Tottenham, Craig Burley says it could also be a curveball for Pep Guardiola and Manchester City.
A big weekend of profit for the column with a couple of solid winners, including a 9/1 treble. It’s all about the Champions League again this week, and whether Manchester City can stay on course for the Quadruple by edging past Tottenham.
Running total: -£46.25
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Manchester City are a 4/6 shout to qualify for the semifinals despite losing that first leg 1-0 at Tottenham. The tie is delicately poised, and Wednesday’s game should be a cracker. Much will depend on Raheem Sterling, who…

Salah to keep Liverpool title bid rolling vs. Chelsea?

Steve Nicol believes Jurgen Klopp has no choice but to start Mohamed Salah despite his continued struggles in Liverpool’s win over Porto.
A very tidy couple of days for the column after we correctly tipped up Eden Hazard to score first against West Ham at 100/30 and Barcelona to beat Manchester United at odds against. The domestic action continues this weekend and we fancy goals when Leicester City take on Newcastle United on Friday night.
Running total: -£70.25
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Leicester rolled the dice when they appointed Brendan Rodgers but it’s paying off big time, and they notched their fifth win in six matches last weekend when…

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