Month: December 2021

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Recent meetings between the Gunners and Potter's men have been low-scoring affairs, and Al Hain-Cole expects more of the same at the Amex Stadium Brighton and Arsenal will both be in confident spirits when they meet at the Amex Stadium for Saturday’s Premier League clash. The Seagulls are level on points with second-placed Manchester City after an impressive start to the season, winning four and losing just one of their opening six league fixtures. Brighton…

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>With the post-Messi era proving to be as painful as many imagined for the Catalans, Diego Simeone's side should be able to heap more misery on Barca Barcelona travel to the Wanda Metropolitano to face Atletico Madrid in what is the biggest fixture of the season so far in La Liga. The Blaugrana head to the Spanish capital on the verge of crisis, with under-pressure manager Ronald Koeman seeing his side lose both of their opening…

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The 13-time European champions have lacked a cutting edge in their last couple of matches yet they should be able to overcome Los Pericos on Sunday Real Madrid travel to Barcelona on Sunday to face Espanyol in La Liga with Carlo Ancelotti’s men aiming to bounce back from their midweek Champions League embarrassment. Los Blancos were beaten 2-1 at home by Moldovan side Sheriff Tiraspol in one of the biggest upsets in the competition’s history,…

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>With both teams in strong form at the back, Al Hain-Cole expects a tense and tight encounter between the Reds and Guardiola's men at Anfield A heavyweight Premier League clash will take place at Anfield on Sunday, when Liverpool play host to Manchester City. Having surrendered their title to this opposition last season, Jurgen Klopp’s men look determined to recapture their crown as they sit top of the table after six games. Liverpool vs Manchester City…

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Luis Enrique's men are missing some key players and are likely to struggle once again when they face the winners of Euro 2020 at San Siro European champions Italy welcome Spain to Milan on Wednesday evening in the semi-final of the UEFA Nations League. Roberto Mancini’s side are on a historic 38-match unbeaten run and are clear favourites to triumph against a La Roja team beset by injuries. Luis Enrique’s men, however, will be out…

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>With both teams looking fragile in defence, Al Hain-Cole expects goals at both ends when Les Diables Rouges take on Deschamps' men in Turin Belgium and France will go head-to-head for a place in the Nations League final when they meet in Turin on Thursday. Roberto Martinez’s side have won all three of their World Cup qualifiers since getting knocked out of the Euro 2020 quarter-finals by eventual champions Italy, scoring nine goals and conceding…

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The last few meetings between these South American neighbours have been low-scoring affairs and that run should continue when they meet this week Copa America champions Argentina face Paraguay as the Albiceleste look to continue their strong run of form in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying. Lionel Scaloni’s men sit second in the table, unbeaten in their last 12 qualifiers, and take on a Paraguay side who remain in the hunt for a spot at the World Cup…

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>A one-sided affair is in prospect in Caracas where Brazil will be confident of extending their 100 per cent record in World Cup qualifying Runaway leaders Brazil visit bottom team Venezuela for what is expected to be a one-sided contest in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying. Tite’s men have a perfect record in the tournament, winning all eight of their matches, in stark contrast to the north-west neighbours who sit bottom of the table with four points…

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The Boys in Green have kept fans waiting for a breakthrough in recent matches, and Al Hain-Cole expects more late action against De Biasi's men Republic of Ireland will be desperate for a morale-boosting victory when they travel to Baku to take on Azerbaijan for Saturday’s World Cup qualifier. The Boys in Green are currently second from bottom in Group A, having lost three and won none of their opening five matches. Azerbaijan vs Republic…

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>With everything to play for in the race for a play-off place, Al Hain-Cole expects a tight game between the Tartan Army and Ruttensteiner’s men Scotland could take a major step towards the play-offs when they welcome Israel to Hampden Park for Saturday’s World Cup qualifier. The Tartan Army are currently second in Group F, one point ahead of their visitors after six matches played. Scotland vs Israel latest odds Having lost just one of…

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