Month: January 2022

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>With the likes of Aubameyang and Lacazette in the squad, Al Hain-Cole expects the Gunners to ease to victory over Ross' men Arsenal get their pre-season preparations under way with a friendly match against Hibernian at Easter Road on Tuesday. Mikel Arteta endured a difficult first full campaign at the helm, overseeing a disappointing eighth-placed finish in the Premier League and missing out on European qualification for the first time in 25 years. Hibernian vs…

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>El Tri were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw in their Gold Cup opener, and Al Hain-Cole expects another tough game against Loredo's men Mexico will be determined to get their Gold Cup campaign up and running when they take on Guatemala in Dallas on Wednesday. El Tri got off to a frustrating start in their opening Group A tie, being held to a goalless draw by Trinidad and Tobago. Guatemala vs Mexico latest odds…

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Despite their slow start to the Gold Cup, Al Hain-Cole is backing the Stars and Stripes to ease to victory over Bocaly's out-of-practice team USA will be hoping to extend their winning start to the Gold Cup when they take on Martinique at Children’s Mercy Park on Thursday. Gregg Berhalter’s men failed to convince in their opening Group B game against Haiti, running out narrow 1-0 winners in a largely frustrating display. Martinique vs USA…

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Having struggled for cutting edge in their opening pre-season friendly, Al Hain-Cole expects more frustration for the Gunners against Gerrard's men Arsenal will be hoping to bounce back from defeat when they travel to Ibrox to take on Rangers in their second pre-season friendly of the summer on Saturday. The Gunners were surprisingly beaten by Hibs in their opening warm-up game in midweek, going down 2-1 against last season’s third-placed SPL outfit. Rangers vs Arsenal…

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>With Rooney's men at a low ebb, Al Hain-Cole expects the Red Devils to ease to victory in their first pre-season friendly at Pride Park on Sunday Manchester United will be aiming to get their pre-season preparations off to a winning start when they travel to Pride Park to take on Derby County on Sunday. After finishing second in the Premier League and ending up on the losing side in the Europa League final last…

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>With both teams in prolific form despite missing some big players, Al Hain-Cole expects plenty of goals between the Canucks and Berhalter's men USA and Canada will fight it out for first place in Group B when they meet at Children’s Mercy Park in Sunday’s CONCACAF Gold Cup clash. Both teams are already through to the knockout stages after claiming six points from the first two group games, with the Canucks currently first on goals…

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Boasting a strong record against La Selecta, Al Hain-Cole is backing Martino's men to seal top spot in their Gold Cup group with a comfortable win Mexico will be hoping to leapfrog El Salvador into top spot when the sides meet at the Cotton Bowl in Sunday’s CONCACAF Gold Cup clash. El Tri are currently second in Group A after taking four points from their opening two games, following up a disappointing draw against Trinidad…

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>With both teams in disarray coming into the clash, Al Hain-Cole doesn't expect many goals when the Bhoys welcome Henriksen's men to Celtic Park Ange Postecoglou will be hoping to get his Celtic career off to a winning start when his side welcome Midtjylland to Glasgow for Tuesday’s Champions League second-round qualification clash. The Australian was a shock appointment at Celtic Park in the summer, brought in to replace Neil Lennon following an impressive spell…

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>With their preparations for the Olympics having been disrupted, Al Hain-Cole expects Team GB to struggle to get up and running against Letelier’s side Team GB will begin their quest for Olympic gold when they take on Chile at the Sapporo Dome on Wednesday. Hege Riise’s team are taking part in this tournament for only the second time, having qualified thanks to England securing one of the top three places among European teams at the…

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Having shared a number of closely-fought encounters, Al Hain-Cole expects a tight match between the Stars and Stripes and Gerhardsson's side USA will be out for revenge when they take on Sweden in their opening Olympics group game at the Ajinomoto Stadium on Wednesday. Winners of four gold medals and one silver at the previous four tournaments, the USWNT fell to a shock quarter-final defeat against this opposition at the 2016 Games in Brazil. Sweden…

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