There are just 10 matches left in the Premier League season. With no Friday or Monday action or FA Cup matches, there’s a full schedule this weekend, including seven games on Saturday.

The two televised slots are filled with the north London derby and Newcastle’s trip to West Ham, leaving us with five 3pm kick-offs. Four of those matches are picked for our weekly non-televised accumulator here.

Manchester United and Manchester City are in action, while there are vital points available in the relegation battle for Burnley, Southampton, Crystal Palace and Cardiff. Below are a few thoughts and football betting tips on this weekend’s games...

 

AFC BOURNEMOUTH vs MANCHESTER CITY

Bournemouth have slumped recently, losing three of their last four and leaking goals. There’s not much to play for, and it’s showing in their performances.

Arsenal cruised to a 5-1 win against the Cherries in midweek, but they are a different proposition at home and are capable of causing an upset against the reigning champions at the weekend.

Manchester City needed a penalty to beat West Ham at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday after a disappointing display against Chelsea in the League Cup final.

Pep Guardiola’s side lifted the trophy after a shootout win, though, and are still hunting a quadruple. They can go top with a draw on the south coast with Liverpool not playing until Sunday afternoon.

Despite two underwhelming attacking performances from City, backing a high-scoring match is the best option here. Bournemouth’s defence will struggle to contain City.

TIP: Over 3.5 goals @ Evens

PREDICTED SCORE: Bournemouth 1-4 Manchester City (Priced at 12/1 with 888sport)

 

Burnley vs CRYSTAL PALACE

Burnley’s impressive unbeaten run came to an end with a defeat away to Newcastle in midweek. Sean Dyche’s side are five points clear of the Premier League bottom three, but still need six or seven points to be safe.

Performances have improved of late, with the Clarets looking like their 2017/18 selves. They will be full of confidence, having won four of their last six at home.

A midweek defeat to Manchester United was a setback after a good run for Crystal Palace. Palace were superb last weekend, beating Leicester 4-1 at the King Power Stadium.

Burnley’s defence has not been secure of late – it will be interesting to see how they deal with Palace’s front three.

Palace have a good away record. Turf Moor is a difficult place to visit, but Roy Hodgson’s side will fancy their chances of getting a positive result.

TIP: Crystal Palace to win OR draw @ 4/9

PREDICTED SCORE: Burnley 1-2 Crystal Palace (Priced at 17/2 with 888sport)

 

MANCHESTER UNITED vs Southampton

Even an injury crisis could not stop Manchester United from beating Crystal Palace in midweek as Romelu Lukaku started and delivered for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Marcus Rashford should return to the team for the visit of Southampton. United are unbeaten in 11 in the league and are full of confidence.

Southampton have been up and down of late. A limp performance against Arsenal was followed with an invaluable victory over Fulham.

Ralph Hasenhuttl has improved them significantly and it would be a surprise to see Saints relegated from this point.

United should win this one fairly comfortably. Southampton will not have an answer for Paul Pogba, who is playing as well as any non-Messi footballer in the world right now.

TIP: Manchester United to win @ 4/9

PREDICTED SCORE: Manchester United 3-0 Southampton (Priced at 9/1 with 888sport)

 

WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS vs Cardiff City

Wolves are on a bad run. Draws with Newcastle and Bournemouth were followed by a barely believable defeat to Huddersfield.

Nuno Espirito Santo’s side remain seventh, but that’s only on goal difference and they will be desperate to return to winning ways in this one. Their home record is okay, and they have picked up seven points from their last three Molineux encounters.

Cardiff’s form has flipped of late. A win in their last away match was huge, but the Welsh club have followed that with two home defeats, conceding eight goals in the process.

Neil Warnock’s side are the current favourites to join Fulham and Huddersfield in the Championship next season. They really need a result here, with four matches against the top four remaining.

It’s hard to see past a home win. Cardiff have been thoroughly outplayed in their last two and will struggle to live with Wolves’ quality.

TIP: Wolves to win @ 4/9

PREDICTED SCORE: Wolves 2-0 Cardiff (Priced at 5/1 with 888sport)

 

*Odds subject to change - correct at time of writing*

The Grimthorpe Chase has had a long and varied history but is still regarded as a major stepping stone on the road to the Aintree and Midlands Grand Nationals.

Prior to the early 1980s the Grimthorpe was run over two miles and 150 yards but the distance was then upped dramatically, almost doubling to a stamina testing four miles and 100 yards.

The race distance changed again in the 1990’s to the current trip of three and a quarter miles when it was run as the Velka Pardubicka Grimthorpe Chase for a few years.

This provided a tie-in with the famous Czech Republic race whose course is based on the original 1880’s Grand National course.

Runner-By-Runner Guide:

Rocky's Treasure (Kim Bailey)

Such as been the success shown by the eight-year-old novice already this season that the handicapper has shouldered him with the top weight here.

Rocky’s Treasure has won four of his six starts over fences thus far but it was one of his defeats that stood out the most when he went down by just four lengths at the hands of Santini in a Grade 2 chase at Newbury.

 

Dingo Dollar (Alan King)

Dingo Dollar went off the hot 3/1 favourite for the Sky Bet Chase at this venue at the end of January but could only muster sixth place that day.

Alan King's charge is a previous winner at the track and if he can replicate his third in the Ladbrokes Trophy at Newbury in early December, then he must go close in this feature race.

A tilt at the Scottish National is on the cards should he put up a good performance on Saturday afternoon.

 

Abolitionist (Dr Richard Newland)

Abolitionist will have his prep race for the Grand National by taking in this race.

The eleven-year-old, who was third in the 2017 Irish Grand National, has yet to run over fences for Dr Newland since arriving from Ellmarie Holden's stable in Ireland - but he did win first time out over hurdles at Aintree back in November.

Expect a bold showing from this eight-time winner as he puts his Aintree credentials to the test.

 

Barney Dwan (Fergal O'Brien)

Barney Dwan was last seen when chasing home Glen Rocco at Kempton Park last month but that facile winner did very little to frank that form in his subsequent run.

The nine-year-old holds an entry in the Midlands Grand National and this could well be a warm up for that event.

 

Looking Well (Nicky Richards)

Winner of a Veterans’ Handicap Chase here over three miles last time out, the Nicky Richards-trained chaser should be able to cope with the extra two furlongs he will need to cover in this.

He holds an entry in the Grand National, but has no chance of getting in the race, so effectively this will be his own personal National.

 

Carole's Destrier (Neil Mulholland)

Ran very disappointingly in the Grand National Trial at Haydock last time out but he was hampered whilst at the rear of the field and that is a very plausible excuse.

Winner of the Mandarin Chase over Christmas and a decent fourth at Warwick the time after that, the eleven-year-old has the tendency to bounce right back when you least except it.

 

Brian Boranha (Peter Niven)

Brian Boranha is the sole representative from Yorkshire but he will do well to figure here after finishing unplaced in last month’s Sky Bet Chase.

The eight-year-old is more of a summer jumping type if the truth be known but it has been unseasonably warm this week so you should never say never.

 

Beau Du Brizais (Philip Hobbs)

Improving youngster Beau Du Brizais is on an upward curve and may have more to come this season.

His last two chase wins at Ludlow were impressive and if he can run up to that kind of standard again here then he must go close.

 

Acdc (Chris Grant)

Acdc was certainly pitched in on the highway to hell last time out when he unsuccessfully chased home Definitly Red and Double Shuffle at Aintree in the Many Clouds Chase.

This race looks somewhat easier on paper but Acdc appears to be at his best when there is some give underfoot and there doesn’t look like being much of that around at the weekend.

 

Lough Derg Jewel (Donald McCain)

Often sets the pace and sometimes gets one or two of the others off their feet in the early stages of a race.

The eight-year-old put a year-long lean spell behind him when winning at Doncaster in December and followed that up by running second at Kelso.

He seems to be a versatile horse when it comes to the ground conditions too.

 

Doing Fine (Neil Mulholland)

The eleven-year-old has really gone off the boil over the last couple of seasons since he won a race at Cheltenham in 2017. Alas that wasn’t the Festival and you’re unlikely to see him in the Cheltenham betting this year but this is more his level, especially on a going day.

Some of his better performances have come on good going so Doncaster may just revitalise this veteran.

 

Childswell (Nicky Richards)

Nobody would begrudge Chidswell winning this race after the connections of this horse unfortunately lost Baywing in the Eider Chase last Saturday.

Chidswell was the winner of a four-runner chase at Kelso last time out beating one of today’s rivals Lough Derg Jewel. 

5 wins from 23 runs represent a 22% strike rate for this ten-year-old and he has followed up on a win before which is encouraging.

 

CONCLUSION:

Big things are expected from Abolitionist this weekend on his eagerly awaited return to chasing and his build up to Aintree.

Dr Newland will have left no stone unturned and he should be bang in contention come the business end of proceedings.

888sport suggests: Abolitionist (e/w).

 

*Odds subject to change - correct at time of writing*

Liverpool are top of the Premier League at the end of February. There are only 10 league matches remaining, as Jurgen Klopp’s side chase a 19^th English league title and a first in the Premier League era.

With a solitary league defeat all season, you’d expect Liverpool to be comfortable favourites. Their odds have slipped in recent weeks, though, making reigning champions Manchester City the odds-on favourites to lift the trophy.

Liverpool are averaging a shade under 2.5 points per match. They would be clear with that mark in plenty of other seasons. Competing with Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City is a sterner task, and perhaps, an impossible one.

Liverpool, despite having a point advantage over their north west rivals, are underdogs in a title race they have led for so much of the campaign.

The lead was as high as seven points on New Year’s Eve. Minor blips and defeat to City in the first two months of 2019 have seen Guardiola rapidly appear in Klopp’s rearview mirror.

The history of Brendan Rodgers’ late-season collapse. The decades without domestic glory. The pain of watching Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United dominate the Premier League. All of these things combine to increase the pressure on Klopp’s men.

Leading from the front and becoming favourites changed the reasonable expectation for this season. Winning the title went from being an outside possibility to a probability, to the point where saying Liverpool were favourites was not crazy.

Draws with Manchester United, Leicester and West Ham have changed the Premier League title picture. City are on an unstoppable run, while Klopp has seen his side falter.

They are not disastrous results, and they still picked up three points from those matches, but this is what City demand from teams who go toe-to-toe with them.

Two points dropped is not just a thing that happens, it is a blip, and City have pretty much taken advantage of every ever-so-minor blip Liverpool have had in recent weeks.

There’s a Merseyside derby coming up and Tottenham and Chelsea are still to visit Anfield. City will drop points, but the margin for error is paper-thin.

Liverpool have plenty of winnable fixtures remaining – Huddersfield and Fulham stick out – but there’s also the potential distraction of the Champions League.

Liverpool are 4/7 favourites to beat Everton in the Merseyside derby this weekend. Use 888sport’s betting calculator to compile your accumulator.

Europe is a greater concern for City than it is for Liverpool. That does not give Klopp the flexibility to rotate in the Champions League and fall out of the competition with a whimper, however.

Liverpool still have a very good chance of overcoming Bayern Munich when they head to Bavaria in mid-March. Klopp has crucial decisions to make, as he tries to avoid burnout for his stars.

The league may be a priority but naming a rotated team and being eliminated from the Champions League is not an option. Such a scenario would make winning the Premier League a necessity.

Does Klopp gamble and give his stars a rest against Burnley or Fulham (the matches either side of the trip to Germany) instead? Do the core players just play 270 minutes in a week and hope to rest in the international break?

These are the squad management challenges Klopp faces. Guardiola’s situation is significantly easier, even with injuries. Liverpool have made great strides in recent windows, improving squad quality and depth.

They still lag behind in that regard though, meaning alterations to the starting line-up make the team noticeably weaker. At some point, Klopp will probably have to do that in either the Champions League or Premier League. That is a big call.

The extra matches of the Champions League increase the physical strain. Being out of the competition would see the league pressure grow.

Everyone associated with Liverpool would have taken this scenario back in August. Now they are here, though, every decision is viewed under a microscope, every goal is considered season-defining and every draw or defeat is a disaster.

These are the challenges players and managers want to face in spring. As much as we all love to leap to conclusions on big matches in autumn and winter, it is spring where we really find out about a team.

Getting to this point is one thing. As the prospect of immortality nears for these Liverpool players, so does the risk of disappointment, of falling short.

Klopp’s coaching, development of players and superb recruitment has made Liverpool more than title outsiders. They deserve to be in the ‘top two’, streets ahead of the Premier League’s rest.

City looked set to reign supreme for years to come, and Liverpool, regardless of what happens in the next two months or so, have done incredibly well to raise their standards to City’s level.

It is a peculiar situation for the leaders to be underdogs. The Premier League title race is still in the balance, of course, but the trajectories of both teams give City the upper hand right now.

Liverpool’s title drought and winter lead leaves them suffering the burden of favourites, despite having to upset the odds.

Klopp and his team are in a unique and rather bizarre situation. One injury to the front three or back four changes everything in a way it does not for Guardiola and City.

Even in a historically great campaign, with a squad containing some of the world’s best, and a lead (albeit small) as we enter March, Liverpool need good fortune and an almost perfect run to win the title.

 

*Odds subject to change - correct at time of writing*

It wasn’t your conventional Manchester City performance on Sunday afternoon but Pep Guardiola’s men did enough to secure the first major trophy of 2018/19.

The Blues were some way below their usual best, needing a penalty shootout to defeat Maurizio Sarri’s Chelsea. Most of the post-match focus has been on the Kepa Arrizabalaga incident but it would be foolish to ignore City’s success. An unprecedented quadruple is well and truly on.

Two weeks prior to the League Cup final, City had dismantled a hapless Chelsea defence at the Etihad Stadium. A 6-0 drubbing sent shockwaves across the top flight and most football fans were expecting a comfortable win for Guardiola’s side at Wembley.

That wasn’t the case though, Chelsea gave an excellent account of themselves for 120 minutes but fell short from 12 yards. Raheem Sterling stepped up with a superb spot-kick under pressure to clinch the victory.

Jurgen Klopp’s side have drawn three of their last four Premier League games and momentum is with City as we enter the business end of the campaign.

Victory over West Ham United on Wednesday will help to maintain the gap to Liverpool – assuming of course that the Reds are able to claim three points at home to Watford.

Klopp will be demanding an improved effort from his side; there is no room for error with City just one point behind in the title race. Pep’s men will be relentless from here on in and most are expecting the defending champions to climb into top spot sooner rather than later.

Claiming that City have one hand on the FA Cup trophy may be a little far-fetched but Pep’s side are well placed to push on and reach the Wembley showpiece.

On paper, this is City’s trophy to lose and perhaps only arch rivals Manchester United can stop Guardiola’s men in their pursuit of glory. With the Red Devils needing to win at Molineux to book their spot in the semi-finals, there is no guarantee that United will be in the draw for the final four.

888sport football betting odds have Manchester City at 17/20 to win the FA Cup this season – an incredible price given their quarter-final draw. Swansea City will want to claim a giant-killing but the Blues are expected to make light work of the Welsh outfit.

Guardiola’s policy of squad rotation has worked well so far this campaign and he is likely to tinker with his side on a game-by-game basis as we edge closer to the end of 2018/19.

At their free-flowing best, Manchester City are a joy to watch. Even the most ardent Red Devils supporter will admit that the Blues are one of the most exciting teams in the world; Guardiola’s take on total football is contagious.

The Champions League is an interesting one. Barring a disaster in the second leg, City will be in the quarter-final draw for the third time in four years.

The Blues showed great resilience to come back from two goals down to defeat Schalke in the first leg of their last-16 clash – and that was after going down to 10 men too. Manchester City look destined to win the Champions League under Pep but will this be their year?

Now clear favourites at 3/1 in sports betting odds for Champions League glory in 2018/19, City have a real chance to lift Europe’s primary club trophy for the first time.

When City announced that Guardiola was taking over at the Etihad, they also stated that the ultimate objective is to win the Champions League. It looks like the stars are aligning for Manchester City to go on and fulfil their destiny under the Spaniard – a favourable quarter-final draw will only enhance their chances.

Manchester City are threatening to rewrite the history books once again. The Blues had to play second fiddle to United for so long but the balance of power in Manchester has shifted in recent years.

This is City’s time to shine and Red Devils fans are having to sit and watch Pep do unbelievable things at the Etihad Stadium. With Guardiola contracted until the end of the 2021/22 campaign, City should continue to dominate and challenge on multiple fronts.

Will Pep’s easy on the eye brand of football prevail? You’d be hard pressed to argue against Manchester City at this moment in time. Like Ferguson was during his tenure across the city, Guardiola is a notorious winner and he will not allow the Blues to let up.

888sport football specials have Manchester City at 8/1 to go on and win the quadruple this season. Pipping Liverpool to the domestic title is going to be tough but Guardiola gives the Blues a clear edge over Klopp.

Last year’s side was the best Premier League team ever in terms of points but winning the quadruple would undoubtedly eclipse that achievement. Heck, it might even be enough to label this Manchester City team as the greatest English club side of all-time.

 

*Odds subject to change - correct at time of writing*

Domestic football cup competitions like the FA Cup, Coupe de France and the Copa Del Ray have been in existence since what seems like the dawn of time.

The longstanding competitions have often been thought of as magical, and have given opportunities for lowly opposition to take on the giants of the game.

But with much more money at stake in Europe’s top divisions and the Champions League, managers seem to be putting less focus on these smaller prizes.

With the bigger competitions now overshadowing domestic tournaments, have these classic cups lost their lustre?

The Magic Of The Cup

Domestic cup competitions have long been thought of as special occasions, with sayings like “the magic of the cup” often being used to describe memorable ties.

The FA Cup is actually the oldest national football competition in the world, played since the 1871-72 season.

Meanwhile, the Coupe de France has been going over one hundred years since 1917, and Spain’s Copa Del Rey was first played in 1903 making it the country’s oldest football competition.

All three of these cups are open to all the teams playing in the respective countries, which means non-league teams have a chance at making it to the latter stages.

For this reason, these cups are certainly magical occasions for the sides that don’t get the chance to compete with the elite clubs on a regular basis.

Neutral fans love to see shock upsets, when sides from the lower divisions claim the scalp of one of the country’s top clubs. It can also lead to exciting online betting opportunities when the underdogs have long odds.

These occasions are still magical, and there have been many surprises in recent times.

For instance, Newport Town from League 2 recently defeated Middlesbrough of the Championship to claim a tie with Manchester City at home in the fifth round of the FA Cup.

The Coupe de France is perhaps the best competition for less renowned clubs to have a shot in. The cup is designed in such a way that lower ranked teams are always given a slight advantage over those in the higher divisions.

The rules state that higher placed clubs are forced to play away to lower-league competition if they are competing two leagues below.

This gives the teams of lesser renown a chance to battle with the heavyweights on their own turf, and it can also be a treat for the fans of these clubs to see some of the best players in the country visit.

Last year, an amateur club made it all the way to the final. Les Herbiers VF played at the Stade de France, but were ultimately beaten 2-0 by Paris Saint-Germain.

If the small French club had have won it would have been one of the biggest upsets in the history of football betting.

 

Financial Lure Of Champions League Football

Despite there still being some magic surrounding domestic cup competitions, it could be argued that they are losing their shine simply because the bigger clubs don’t care about them as much as the smaller sides.

In the eyes of the elite clubs, it makes more sense to go for the big money associated with winning the domestic top flight and the Champions League.

Without a shadow of a doubt, the Champions League is the most prestigious cup competition in the world.

The competition as we know it now came about in 1992, and expanded the previously named European Champion Clubs’ Cup so that it included a group stage and allowed for multiple entrants from certain countries.

Clubs who take part in the competition but are eliminated at the group stage receive €230,000, but those who go all the way and win the trophy take away an astonishing €19 million.

Not only does this money provide clubs with funds to strengthen in the transfer market, continued showings in the paramount competition also help to attract the best players.

If a side is to progress all the way to the final of the Champions League, they will play a total of thirteen extra games in the season. This is occurring between the domestic league and cup matches, and leaves squads stretched quite thinly.

This means that managers who want to have a chance of making it to the latter stages of the European tournament must rest their key players in other matches to ensure they are fit enough to compete.

Despite this, Barcelona have won the last four Copa Del Ray titles. The Spanish giants are heading the La Liga odds to claim another league title this year, but seeing as their squad is so vast, they may have what it takes to battle on all fronts.

 

Chance For Managers To Use Squad Players

From the point of view of players who don’t get a chance to play regularly in the first team, domestic cups are a great way to see some action.

Some clubs compete in four different competitions for large portions of the season, so to avoid players getting tired, managers will try to rotate their squads wherever possible.

Because there is so much money at stake in the Premier League, La Liga, Ligue 1, and the Champions League, managers of the elite sides in these divisions tend to put domestic cups much lower on their list of priorities.

Fans want to see their team progress in the major competitions, but they also want to see them pick up some silverware.

This can often lead to some frustration when managers put out a second string side and then end up being on the wrong end of an upset.

When Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United knocked out Tottenham Hotspur in the 2018 semi-final, the Red Devils boss went on to say that the cup was “no big deal.”

Mauricio Pochettino also recently announced that he placed a top-four finish in the English top flight above silverware in the cup, which makes sense from a financial standpoint.

However, fans of the club want to see the players trying to win as many medals as possible as well. When supporters pay the price of a ticket to watch their team play, they also want to see the best players in action.

They don’t want to go all the way to the stadium to see the manager put out a weakened squad who exit the cup meekly, simply because he wants to preserve the main players for the big competitions.

That seems to be the way cup tournaments are going now. Managers seem them as a way to keep squad players fit and give them a chance to prove they are ready to step up into the first team. This certainly takes some of the shine off the competitions.

For clubs outside the European elite who don’t have the Champions League to contend with, there is still a lot of magic surrounding domestic cups.

The problem is, the fact that some sides see the smaller competitions as unimportant does take some of the shine off and takes away some of the credit that smaller clubs deserve for winning games.

Bigger sides should respect these old cups and make sure they give the fans value for money.

Whether you are a complete novice or an experienced bettor, it is worth taking the time to analyse your betting strategy to identify what you are doing correctly, and just as importantly, to work out where you are going wrong.

What Are The Most Common Betting Mistakes?

All bettors make mistakes; it is part of the learning process. That being said, it is important that you recognise your errors and avoid them in the future.

With that in mind, let's take a look at some of the common mistakes and pitfalls you should set out to avoid.

Betting For The Sake Of It

Okay, so you have decided to place a football bet, but can’t find one that offers great value. What do you do? Bet anyway? No. If you can’t find a bet you feel offers great value, you should not bet at all.

Betting may provide some fun, but the ultimate goal is to make money by maximising every opportunity. A good bet is one that offers high value in relation to calculated probability.

Now, you may have to put in some effort to find such bets, but with so many statistics freely available online, it is possible for any punter to identify high-value bets.

However, you should never start out thinking: “I must place a bet today.” If there are no decent bets – forget it.

Go and do something else instead. There will always be other opportunities. The most successful punters are also the most disciplined; they never bet for the sake of it.

Not Understanding Why A Bet Lost

You can’t win every bet – that is one of the certainties of wagering. But what you can do, is try to understand why you lost. Losing can be an important part of the learning process, providing you carry out an honest assessment of your own performance.

You may feel you did not do enough research or your decision was influenced by personal bias towards a team. If you conclude that you were diligent in every aspect of the decision-making process, then you can just put it down to experience and move on.

But if you feel there was something you could have done differently, make a note of it and remind yourself the next time you bet.

Not Keeping A Betting Record

As soon as you start wagering on sports, you should start keeping a betting log. This is the best way to track your own progress and to learn what does and does not work for you.

While it might seem time-consuming at first, you will notice the benefits in the long term. And if you are not great with spreadsheets, there are online tools available to help you keep a betting log.

You should keep a note of the following details as a minimum:

• Event and date
• Market
• Odds
• Stake
• Reason for bet
• Result
• Returns
• Other notes

A betting log can help you identify market trends and patterns within your own wagering habits. Analysing why you lost also becomes much easier.

Not Playing To Your Strengths

Every punter has a sport or market where they feel most comfortable wagering.

They may have an in-depth knowledge of a particular field such as the ATP Tennis World Tour, which makes researching and finding value much easier, or they may have stumbled on a football market they can analyse with ease.

If you become profitable in a certain area, it may pay to play to your strengths and concentrate on finessing your strategy in that field.

You may find you can transfer your strategy to other sports or markets, but don’t feel you must expand your activities if you are already making a profit with your current approach.

Revealing Your Betting Secrets

There is a reason some professional gamblers charge other people for their secrets, while others keep their methods to themselves.

Revealing your secrets can draw attention to your strategy and you may find it harder to find value as more people follow your lead and the bookies react.

Winning formulae are the Holy Grail of betting and you'll be better off keeping them to yourself.

Gut-Feeling Betting

Sporting events can provide an emotional experience, especially if your team is playing. But successful sports wagering requires you to remain level-headed, so you should never bet based on a gut feeling.

You should also avoid betting on events featuring your own team unless you are 100% sure you can be objective. Personal bias can blow a good strategy out of the water.

A game such as the derby between Liverpool and Manchester United can bring out strong tribal feelings in even the most disciplined of bettors. Never let your emotions get in the way!

Trusting Judgment Of Others

If you know people who bet, the chances are you would have been given a sure-fire tip in the past. It could be from a friend of a friend in a bar who knows the brother of a horse trainer.

Or from a work colleague who tips you off about a goal-scoring winger from the French second division. Wherever a tip comes from, you should never trust another person’s judgement.

By all means, take a look at the stats, calculate the perceived probability and see if a wager offers value, but never take someone’s word for it when your own money is at stake.

Maximise Value

One of the secrets of good wagering is maximising the value of every bet. This means making sure the odds are strong in relation to the probability of the bet.

You can do your own research to estimate the probability of an outcome and then see how that matches against the probability suggested by the odds.

To calculate the implied probability from the odds you can use this formula:

• (1 / decimal odds) x 100 = probability

For example, if the decimal odds are 4.00 the equation is:

• (1 / 4.00) x 100 = 25%

You should also make sure you understand how much your bet will pay out, especially when placing multiple bets. You can do this by using a bet calculator.

Useful Information From 888sport: Betting Mistakes

Many mistakes can be avoided by learning some basic betting strategies and keeping yourself informed about the different types of markets available.

For example, if you are unsure how card betting works, you can find out by visiting the 888sport page dedicated to the subject.

Likewise, if you are new to the concept of Both Teams to Score, you can find out how to make the most of this market by visiting the ‘Football Betting: A Guide To Wagering On Both Teams To Score’ section of the 888sport blog.

Whatever market you are exploring, there is a wealth of information available to help you develop your own betting strategies and make informed wagering decisions.

If you can learn to eliminate common mistakes from your betting activities, you will never feel like you are throwing away your money again.

Liverpool failed to make the most of their game-in-hand on Manchester City but the Reds should take positives from their goalless draw at Manchester United. Securing a point at Old Trafford is never easy and Jurgen Klopp’s men look back at that draw as a very good point.

With Tottenham Hotspur falling short against Burnley on Saturday afternoon, most fans are now calling it a two-horse race for the Premier League title. Liverpool are a point clear at the top of the table but both challengers are in action on Wednesday evening.

The Reds are hunting their first domestic title in 29 years but momentum is back with the defending champions. Without further ado, let’s take a look at a few of Wednesday’s games – the four-fold is available at just over 6/1 in the sports betting odds...

 

ARSENAL vs AFC BOURNEMOUTH (7:45pm)

Arsenal have picked up 35 points from a possible 42 on home soil this campaign – a record bettered only by that of Liverpool and Manchester City. The Gunners have won seven on the spin at the Emirates Stadium and will be quietly confident of victory here.

Meanwhile, Bournemouth have slipped down to 10^th in the table after a torrid run of form. On the road, the Cherries have failed to inspire confidence – scoring just one goal in their last six away matches. Eddie Howe will be demanding an improved effort on Wednesday.

Despite Bournemouth’s struggles in front of goal, I like the 4/6 available for both teams to score on Wednesday night. Arsenal’s defence is inconsistent at best and the Cherries could spring a shock if the Gunners are off colour.

TIP: Both teams to score @ 4/6

PREDICTED SCORE: Arsenal 2-1 Bournemouth (Priced at 7/1 with 888sport)

 

CRYSTAL PALACE vs Manchester United (7:45pm)

Roy Hodgson’s side are unbeaten in their previous four top flight games – Crystal Palace are now up to 13^th. The Eagles will fancy their chances under the Selhurst Park floodlights and it wouldn’t be a huge surprise to see Palace nick a positive result.

Given the circumstances, Manchester United will have been satisfied with a draw at home to Liverpool on Sunday. With injuries plaguing the squad, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer may have to turn to a few of his fringe players ahead of this contest.

The 8/13 on offer for Palace to avoid defeat should be snapped up. Taking United’s injury woes into account, the Eagles have enough quality to hold their own on home soil. It might not be the prettiest game of the night but it should be entertaining nonetheless.

TIP: Crystal Palace to win OR draw @ 8/13

PREDICTED SCORE: Crystal Palace 1-1 Man United (Priced at 5/1 with 888sport)

 

LIVERPOOL vs Watford (8pm)

Liverpool will want to get back to winning ways here after a run of four draws in the space of five games. Klopp’s men have been sublime on home soil this season and Anfield will be expecting a big performance on Wednesday night.

But Watford are no slouches and predicting a landslide Liverpool victory would be foolish. The Hornets put five goals past Cardiff City on Friday night and Javi Gracia’s men will have a go at Anfield. Watford will not roll over and let Liverpool have everything their own way.

However, I’m expecting Liverpool’s class to shine through. The Reds are well priced at 3/4 to score in both halves here – Watford will give a decent account but Liverpool should prove too strong over the course of 90 minutes.

TIP: Liverpool to score in both halves @ 3/4

PREDICTED SCORE: Liverpool 3-1 Watford (Priced at 9/1 with 888sport)

 

MANCHESTER CITY vs West Ham United (8pm)

Pep Guardiola’s side needed penalties to get past Chelsea in Sunday’s Carabao Cup final but the Blues got the job done. Their attention now turns back to the Premier League ahead of a huge clash with West Ham at the Etihad Stadium.

The Hammers have struggled away from home in recent weeks, picking up just one point in their last four games. Manuel Pellegrini led West Ham to a 1-1 draw at home to Liverpool at the start of February but securing a positive result here is a much harder task.

Manchester City will smell blood and this one could get ugly for the Hammers. 1/2 is a solid enough price for Pep’s men to score in both halves – City could run up a cricket score if West Ham aren’t careful.

TIP: Man City to score in both halves @ 1/2

PREDICTED SCORE: Man City 3-0 West Ham (Priced at 13/2 with 888sport)

 

*Odds subject to change - correct at time of writing*

Fixtures come thick and fast at this time of year. There’s a full Premier League schedule in midweek with four matches on Tuesday night. Cardiff, Brighton, Newcastle and Burnley all have crucial clashes as they look to avoid relegation.

Everton, Wolves and Leicester are competing in mid-table for a few extra million in prize money. Huddersfield, well, they’re just playing the season out at this point. Below are a few thoughts on each fixture with a score prediction and a best bet tip.

 

CARDIFF CITY vs Everton

Cardiff’s heavy defeat at home to Watford on Friday was somewhat of a surprise. They have been up and down at home, mixing resolute performances with hefty losses.

It’s hard to know which Cardiff we will see against Everton on Tuesday. Prior to the Watford defeat, Neil Warnock’s side had notched two crucial victories – Warnock will hope his side can return to that form.

Everton had the weekend off, though their last match also saw them lose to Watford. Marco Silva is coming under increasing pressure at Goodison Park with the Toffees currently in the bottom half of the table, having lost four of their last five in the league.

Warnock will set his side up to get something here after Friday’s loss. The 8/11 on the hosts to avoid defeat is a good way to sit on the fence.

TIP: Cardiff to win or draw @ 8/11

PREDICTED SCORE: Cardiff 1-1 Everton (Priced at 5/1 with 888sport)

 

Huddersfield Town vs WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS

Just in case Huddersfield’s fate needed further confirmation, the Terriers were comfortably beaten away at Newcastle on Saturday.

Jan Siewert has been unable to right a sinking ship, leaving Huddersfield 14 points from safety. It’s a case of playing for pride now, though they face a challenge against Wolves in midweek.

Wolves relinquished the seven spot at the weekend, failing to beat Bournemouth while Watford thrashed Cardiff. Nuno Espirito Santo’s side have had a dream campaign thus far and will be confident of a comfortably victory against Huddersfield.

Huddersfield have lost 20 of their 27 league matches. Wolves have a good away record. The 4/5 on an away win looks a very good bet.

TIP: Wolves to win @ 4/5

PREDICTED SCORE: Huddersfield 0-3 Wolves (Priced at 23/2 with 888sport)

 

LEICESTER CITY vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Leicester sacked Claude Puel on Sunday after a 4-1 loss to Crystal Palace on Saturday. The Foxes are underperforming the talent in their squad this season and have fallen into the bottom half. We could see the change-of-manager-bounce for the visit of Brighton.

Brighton were due to play Chelsea at the weekend but have to wait for that fixture because of their opponent’s League Cup final commitments.

A poor run has pulled Chris Hughton’s side back into the relegation discussion – a home defeat to Brighton in their last outing will have set alarm bells ringing for some at the Amex.

888sport's Premier League betting odds have Leicester at 10/11 to get the win. That looks a good price after Puel’s sacking.

TIP: Leicester to win @ 10/11

PREDICTED SCORE: Leicester 2-1 Brighton (Priced at 7/1 with 888sport)

 

NEWCASTLE UNITED vs Burnley

Newcastle have a new fan favourite in Miguel Almiron, who shone against Huddersfield at the weekend. The Magpies still need 10 more points to be confident of safety.

Burnley are not the ideal opponent right now, but Rafa Benitez has seen his side win their last three at home and will be quietly confident of a win here.

Burnley are unbeaten in eight league matches, a streak bettered only by Manchester City. A dramatic and controversial win over Tottenham leaves the Clarets closer to 10^th than they are to the relegation zone.

Sean Dyche’s side have turned things around after a woeful first half of the season and look like the team that finished seventh last season. This one is likely to be settled by the odd goal, but home advantage – and the thrilling Almiron – makes Newcastle favourites.

TIP: Newcastle to win or draw @ 27/100

PREDICTED SCORE: Newcastle 2-1 Burnley (Priced at 15/2 with 888sport)

 

 *Odds subject to change - correct at time of writing*

A total of 897 entries are revealed this week, including a record 322 from Ireland, for the 10 handicaps at The Festival.

The opening handicap of The Festival, the £110,000 G3 Ultima Handicap Chase (2.50pm) over three miles and a furlong, has attracted 105 entries.

They include ante-post favourite Give Me A Copper (7/1, Paul Nicholls), who is part-owned by Sir Alex Ferguson and Jeremy Kyle, impressive Listed Sky Bet Chase victor Go Conquer (20/1, Nigel Twiston-Davies), owned by Paul and Clare Rooney, and Coo Star Sivola (16/1, Nick Williams), who became the first Festival winner to be partnered by a female professional jockey, Lizzie Kelly, when successful in 2018.

Champion Day, Tuesday, March 12, also features the £70,000 Listed Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase (4.50pm, 85 entries) over two and a half miles. Highway One O One (16/1, Chris Gordon) could bid to go one better after being touched off in the Timeform Novices’ Handicap Chase at Cheltenham on Festival Trials Day on January 26.

There are 127 entries for the £100,000 G3 Coral Cup (2.50pm) over two and five furlongs on Ladies Day, Wednesday, March 13.

Willie Mullins and owner Luke McMahon combined to win the prestigious handicap hurdle with Bleu Berry in 2018. The pair are also represented by Cesarewitch Handicap runner-up Uradel (8/1) and G1 winner Whiskey Sour (25/1).

Band Of Outlaws (8/1, Joseph O’Brien IRE) headlines 63 entries for the £80,000 Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle (Fred Winter) (4.50pm, 2m 87y) the same day, following his impressive victory at Naas on February 9.

Paul Nicholls is the leading trainer in the Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle with three victories, and the Somerset handler has Taunton scorer Friend Or Foe (12/1) and Deadline Diva (20/1) among his three entries ahead of the Cheltenham Festival.

Gordon Elliott enjoyed a one-two in last year’s £100,000 Listed Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle (2.10pm, St Patrick’s Thursday, March 14), with Delta Work edging out Glenloe. The Co Meath trainer accounts for five of the 70 entries, including Sire Du Berlais (10/1), fourth in last year’s Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle, and progressive novice Moratorium (20/1).

Owner Philip Reynolds and trainer Pat Kelly, who landed back-to-back editions of the Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle with Mall Dini (2016) and Magners Cheltenham Gold Cup favourite Presenting Percy (2017), could be represented by G1-placed Tin Soldier (20/1).

The Storyteller (16/1 Gordon Elliott IRE) tops 82 entries for the £110,000 G3 Brown Advisory & Merriebelle Stable Plate Handicap Chase (4.10pm, 2m 4f 127yds), also on St Patrick’s Thursday, and could bid to become the first back-to-back winner since The Tsarevich in 1985 and 1986.

Lightly-raced chasers River Wylde (20/1) and Janika (16/1) are among seven entries for Nicky Henderson, who is chasing a record fifth victory in the race.

Randox Health Grand National contenders General Principle (20/1, Gordon Elliott IRE), winner of the 2018 Irish Grand National, and Abolitionist (14/1, Dr Richard Newland) are among 95 entries for the £70,000 Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Amateur Riders’ Handicap Chase (5.30pm, 3m 2f), the final race on the third day.

The 2014 Unibet Champion Hurdle hero Jezki (20/1, Jessica Harrington IRE) is one of 91 entries for the £100,000 G3 Randox Health County Handicap Hurdle (2.10pm) over just shy of two miles and a furlong on Gold Cup Day, Friday, March 15.

Mullins and Nicholls are the most successful trainers in Randox Health County Handicap Hurdle history, with four wins each. Mullins has 2018 JCB Triumph Hurdle second Mr Adjudicator (25/1) among his eight entries, while Nicholls’ seven contenders include promising novices Southfield Stone (20/1) and Getaway Trump (16/1).

There are 58 entries for the £110,000 G3 Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Handicap Chase (4.50pm, 2m 62yds), in which last year’s victor Le Prezien (20/1, Paul Nicholls) could bid to become just the third two-time winner and the first since Dulwich in 1974 and 1976.

The final race of The Festival is the £70,000 Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle over an extended two and a half miles.

Gordon Elliott, who has captured the two most recent renewals, has 26 entries to choose from including the ante-post favourite in the Cheltenham betting, Dallas Des Pictons (6/1) plus Vision D’Honneur (14/1) and Eclair De Beaufeu (20/1).

 

Cheltenham Festival Handicap Statistics

• The 3 biggest priced winners of the Ultima Handicap Chase have been 14/1, 28/1 & 33/1, in the last 10 years, 13 of the last 19 winners have returned at 10/1 or less.
• 20/1 is the biggest priced SP of the winner of the Close Brothers Novices Chase, 8 of the 13 winners have returned at 10/1 or lower.
• Only 2 of the last 10 winners of the Coral Cup have returned at single figure prices, although 7 of the last 10 have returned at SP's of between 12/1 & 16/1, only 4 of the last 20 winners have returned at higher prices than 16/1.
• The Boodles Fred Winter Juvenile Handicap Hurdle has only been run 13 times, yet we have seen 8 winners returning at prices of 14/1 or higher and only 4 returning in single figures.
• 15 of the last 20 winners in the Pertemps Final returned with a SP in double figures.
• Only 3 of the last 20 winners of The Brown Advisory & Merriebelle Plate have returned at single figure prices, 8 of the last 20 have had an SP of 20/1 or higher.
• Bit of a mixed bag for the Kim Muir/Fulke Walwyn with 5 of the 10 returning at lower than 10/1 and another 5 with SP's of higher than that, Jamie Codd has won 4 of the last 10 renewals, 2 of those 4 have been for David Pipe.
• Willie Mullins has won 4 of the last 8 runnings of the County Hurdle and 6 of the last 10 winners have returned at SP's of 20/1 or higher.
• Paul Nicholls and Willie Mullins have won 5 of the last 7 runnings of the Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys Handicap Hurdle, and 7 of the 9 winners have had an SP of 12/1 or higher.
• Davy Russell is the only jockey to have won the Johnny Henderson Grand Annual chase more than once in the last 12 years, and 7 of the last 8 winners have returned at double figure SP's.

 

 *Odds subject to change - correct at time of writing*

WHAT'S THE UK'S MOST PASSIONATE FOOTBALL CITY? | A Tenner Says

The UK boasts some of the most famous football citadels on earth, with the likes of Glasgow, Newcastle, Liverpool, Manchester and London all hotbeds for the beautiful game. But which is truly the biggest - and what makes it so?

Ahead of Sunday's Manchester derby between Manchester City and Manchester United, this week's A Tenner Says panel measures the passion of the fans, the success of each city's respective clubs and the players they have produced to come to the their conclusions.

Ped of @Toffee TV : Everton Fan Channel​ and @James Redmond TV​ passionately plump for Liverpool, while @Rory Jennings​ and Flex of @The United Stand​ make their cases for London and Manchester... with a surprising conclusion!

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MOURINHO, WENGER, PEP... OR KLOPP: WHO'S THE PL'S BEST EVER FOREIGN BOSS? | A Tenner Says

Foreign managers have revolutionised the Premier League over the years, with the likes of Arsene Wenger, Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola winning trophies and changing the way the game is played in this country.

But which one can lay claim to being the greatest overseas boss the Premier League has ever seen? In this week's A Tenner Says, @Rory Jennings , @James Redmond TV , Flex from the @The United Stand and @Toffee TV : Everton Fan Channel debate the greats, with some pointing to struggling Spurs boss Mourinho's three Premier League titles as giving him the edge, while there are also shouts for Arsene Wenger's incredible 22-year reign at Arsenal and Guardiola's sensational Manchester City side.

Redmond even makes a case for Jurgen Klopp, pointing out the German has won both the Champions League and Premier League with Liverpool, something the others cannot boast. Who do you think is the greatest overseas boss in the history of the Premier League?

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SCOUSERS AT WAR AHEAD OF MERSEYSIDE DERBY! | A Tenner Says

Ahead of this week's Merseyside Derby between Liverpool and Everton, we ask the A Tenner Says panel to name the players they hate most from their rivals but would secretly love to have at their own clubs.

And it's fair to say passions run high as Ped from @Toffee TV : Everton Fan Channel​ and Liverpool fan @James Redmond TV​ clash over 'narky' Andy Robertson and Lucas Digne, as well as Reds captain Jordan Henderson.

@Rory Jennings​ names the Spurs player he secretly admires, while Flex of @The United Stand​ reveals the Manchester City player he would dearly love at Old Trafford. Which player from your biggest rivals would you secretly like at your club?

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GREALISH, STONES, SON: WHO'S BEEN THE STAR OF THE SEASON SO FAR? | A Tenner Says

In the latest episode of A Tenner Says host Rory Jennings is joined by Flex of the United Stand, Liverpool fan James Redmond and Ped of Toffee TV to debate who's lit up the Premier League season so far.

While Manchester City's John Stones, Arsenal's Bukayo Saka, Liverpool star Fabinho, Leciester's Harvey Barnes, City prodigy Phil Foden and Spurs forward Heung-Min Son all get mentions, there is only one man the panel think deserves the crown: Aston Villa's Jack Grealish.

The attacking midfielder has been in sensational form all season and is being tipped for a move to a top six club in the summer, with both James Redmond and Flex begging their clubs to land the 25-year-old's signature. Is there a club in world football Grealish wouldn't improve?

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NO FANS OR BAD STANDARD: WHY IS THE LEAGUE SO OPEN? | A Tenner Says

It's the most wide open league in years, but the big question is: why?

On this week's A Tenner Says, host Rory Jennings wonders whether the lack of fans in grounds is a massive leveler and argues with Expressions Oozing, Liverpool fan James Redmond and Steven McInerney - AKA Esteemed Kompany - as to whether the current conditions mean this year's league should come with an asterisk.

Or are the wild results simply because standards have fallen from Liverpool and Manchester City's recent seasons of dominance? What do you think? Does a more open league with a lower standard make for a more exciting game? And do you reckon the league is easier to win without the difficult away days in front of a baying crowd?

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ROBERTSON & TRENT ARE MORE IMPORTANT THAN KANE & SON! | Spurs v Liverpool | A Tenner Says

Harry Kane and Heung Min Son have swept all before them this season, scoring and assisting at will as they aim to fire Tottenham Hotspur to glory in four competitions.

But ahead of Spurs' big Premier League clash with Liverpool on Thursday night, Reds fan James Redmond argues flying full-back partners Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson are actually a more important cog for Jurgen Klopp's team than Spurs' gilded duo are for Jose Mourinho.

Redmond is joined in the debate by Chelsea fan Rory Jennings - still reeling from the sacking of Frank Lampard - and Expressions Oozing, who both insist Kane and Son are going to end up usurping the likes of Shearer and Sutton, Yorke and Cole, Henry and Bergkamp and Lampard and Drogba as the Prem's most potent partnership.

What do you think - are Kane and Son the best strike duo in the world? And has the Premier League ever seen a better pair of full-backs than Trent and Robertson?

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SHOULD CHELSEA STICK OR TWIST WITH LAMPARD? | A Tenner Says

Despite spending over £200m on a summer spending spree, Frank Lampard finds his Chelsea side languishing in seventh place in the Premier League, with dreams of a title tilt well and truly dashed and a battle royale on his hands to qualify for Europe.

In this week's A Tenner Says, the panel wonder whether Lampard is simply out of his depth at Chelsea and unable to get the best out of his star-studded squad, which features the likes of Timo Werner, Hakim Ziyech and Kai Havertz.

Spurs fan @Expressions Oozing​ sticks the boot in and says Lampard is clueless, while Steven McInerney AKA @Esteemed Kompany - A Man City Fan Channel​ says only Lampard's stellar playing career in west London is keeping him in the post.

But Leicester fan @LEE CHAPPY​ joins @Rory Jennings​ in defending the former Derby County boss and they insist he needs time to bed in his new signings. Where do you stand? Is Lampard cut out to be a top level Premier League manager?

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RICE TO CHELSEA? HAALAND TO CITY? WHO NEEDS WHAT IN THE TRANSFER WINDOW? | A Tenner Says

With the race for the Premier League title and top four the closest it's been in years, this January transfer window could be the difference between heartache and glory. In this week's A Tenner Says, our panelists Rory Jennings, Steve McInerney, James Redmond and Leicester fan (and Jamie Vardy lookalike) Lee Chapman discuss what their clubs needs to achieve their goals this season.

With Chelsea struggling despite seven new summer signings and Frank Lampard under pressure, Rory Jennings says West Ham United starlet Declan Rice could be the man to revitalise the Blues' title hopes, while McInerney is dreaming that Man City will sign Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund.

Liverpool's form has stuttered since they lost Virgil van Dijk and Redmond is convinced a centre back is all the Reds need to retain title. Who does you club need in this January transfer window?

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RASHFORD, PICKFORD, BIELSA: RATING AND HATING 2020 | A Tenner Says

It's been a year like no other, so in this festive edition of A Tenner Says, we asked our panel to name their heroes and villains of 2020.

Rory Jennings, Expressions Oozing, James Redmond and Rob Mulholland was unsurprisingly in agreeance that free school meals hero and Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford is their hero of the year, while Spurs and Chelsea got shout outs for helping the NHS during the pandemic.

Marcelo Bielsa and Jose Mourinho also got mentions, while in the villain category, it's fair to say Redmond was not enamoured with Jordan Pickford for his season-ending tackle on Virgil van Dijk.

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IS HARRY KANE THE BEST PLAYER IN THE WORLD? | Liverpool v Spurs preview | A Tenner Says

Harry Kane is sweeping all before him in a wondrous season at table-topping Tottenham Hotspur, the England striker having redefined his game into a number 10 role and firing assists - as well as goals - left, right and centre.

And ahead of a monster second v first clash between Liverpool and Spurs at Anfield, this week's A Tenner Says panel debates the question now on everyone's lips: is Kane now the best player in the world?

With Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi not quite hitting the heights of previous seasons, Spurs fan Expressions Oozing says no one currently comes close to Kane, with the striker now moving ahead of Robert Lewandowski in the best forward ranks - and superseding everyone else too.

Surprisingly, Expressions finds support from Chelsea fan Rory Jennings but Flex of the United Stand and Liverpool fan James Redmond add another name into the mix: Sadio Mane.

And with Mane and Kane coming head-to-head on Wednesday, it's an opportunity for both players to further stake their claims to being the current best players in the world and get themselves in the Ballon D'Or picture.

What do you think? Is Harry Kane now the best player in the world? The best striker? Or is he not even the best in the Premier League, with Mane taking that mantle?

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WHO MAKES THE ULTIMATE PREMIER LEAGUE FIVE-A-SIDE TEAM? | A Tenner Says

This week's A Tenner Says panel put their heads together to come up with an ultimate, all-time Premier League five-a-side team - and it's fair to say they had their share of disagreements!

Rory Jennings, Flex of The United Stand, Expressions Oozing and Leeds fan Rob Mullohand go for a keeper plus 1-1-2 formation. Will Schmeichel get the nod over Cech and Seaman?

Can modern superstar Virgil van Dijk usurp the likes of John Terry, Sol Campbell, Rio Ferdinand and Tony Adams at the back? Is it to be a shock inclusion for Yaya Toure in midfield or will Steven Gerrard get in ahead of Patrick Vieira and Frank Lampard?

And who gets in up top, with the likes of Sergio Aguero, Thierry Henry, Alan Shearer and Didier Drogba all vying for a place?

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BIELSA'S LEEDS WILL ALWAYS BE BIGGER THAN OIL CLUB CHELSEA! |A Tenner Says

Leeds are back in the big time under Marcelo Bielsa and play hated rivals Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League for the first time in 14 years this weekend - and one Leeds fan is insistent that his club is, and always will be, bigger than the Blues!

Rob Mulholland gives Rory Jennings both barrels on this week's A Tenner Says, laying into 'wetwipe' Frank Lampard and 'slimy' Chelsea, who he says would be a mid-table club without Roman Abramovich's billions.

And the bitterness between the two clubs, which stemmed from some bruising encounters in the 1970's, is laid bare as Jennings calls Bielsa 'overhyped'.

With Flex from The United Stand and Liverpool Rory Jennings also weighing in on the argument, this week's debate is not to be missed! Who do you think is the bigger club and who are the teams you hate most aside from your local rivals?

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EXPRESSIONS AND RORY CLASH OVER CHELSEA SPURS COMBINED XI! | A Tenner Says

Ahead of a monster top-of-the-table Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur fans Rory Jennings and Expressions Oozing light the fire with A Tenner Says debate over the high-flying teams' combined starting XI.

With both London clubs defying expectations with stunning starts to the season, our fans face a tough call to agree on the best XI: will it be Chilwell or Reguilon left-back? N'Dombele or Kante in midfield?

Will Timo Werner find a place in the attack along with Heung-Min Son and Harry Kane? Table-topping Spurs go into the Battle of the Bridge on cloud nine after a superb 2-0 win over Pep Guardiola's Manchester City - will Jose Mourinho get one over another of his rivals, Blues' boss Frank Lampard, who enjoyed such a stellar playing career under the Portuguese.

Who would you put in a combined Chelsea and Spurs XI and who do you think wins the big clash at the weekend?

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MCINERNEY LOSES IT AFTER EXPRESSIONS CALLS PEP A FAILURE! | A Tenner Says

Tottenham Hotspur fan Expressions Oozing and Manchester City supporter Esteemed Kompany - AKA Steven McInerney - squared-off as tempers boiled over during a debate around Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola.

Ahead of the massive Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester City Premier League fixture this weekend, the A Tenner Says panel debated Mourinho and Guardiola and which of the two will leave the Premier League with the greater legacy.

Perhaps surprisingly, Chelsea fan Rory Jennings and Flex of The United Stand agreed with Expressions that Mourinho's achievements are more impressive than his rival's as the Portuguese has won silverware with the likes of Porto and Inter, compared to Guardiola who was perceived by the panel to have only ever taken top jobs with pots of money and who has 'failed' at City due to his poor Champions League record.

This provoked a furious response from McInerney, who argued Guardiola has not only won trophies but also changed the way football is played.

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PETTY SOUTHGATE IS WASTING ENGLAND'S GOLDEN GENERATION! A Tenner Says

England are back in action this week with a friendly against Ireland and a Nations League clash with Belgium, with this week's A Tenner Says panel seriously considering whether manager Gareth Southgate's time at the helm has run its course.

Rory Jennings, formerly of Blues Fans TV, Steven McInerney - AKA Esteemed Kompany, Flex of The United Stand and Liverpool fan James Redmond are fuming at Southgate's treatment of Aston Villa's 'mercurial' and 'generational' talent, Jack Grealish, accusing Southgate of being petty in not picking the playmaker and expressing fears he won't be on the plane to Euro 2021.

Southgate is also accused of mismanaging the fallout of the Mason Greenwood and Phil Foden affair and they fear the manager is wasting what they see as another England Golden Generation.

Jennings and Redmond go one step and further and suggest Southgate should go now - with Arsene Wenger taking the reins!

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CAN SPURS REALLY WIN THE PREMIER LEAGUE? | A Tenner Says

It's been a wild start to the Premier League season, with the likes of Tottenham Hotspur, Leicester City and Everton all giving their supporters reason to dream of a stunning title win.

With Manchester City, Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal all stuttering and Liverpool, despite returning to the top of the table, looking less than convincing following an injury to Virgil van Dijk, this week's A Tenner Says panel give their verdict on whether the surprise packages can last the course.

With Expressions Oozing convinced Spurs signings Gareth Bale, Sergio Reguilon and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg can propel his team to the title, the likes of Steven McInerney - AKA Esteemed Kompany - Rory Jennings and James Redmond have a sneaking suspicion the status quo will be maintained come the end of the season.

Who do you think will end up tasting Premier League title glory this season?

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MAD RULES, PPV, VAR: THE GAME'S OFFICIALY GONE! | A Tenner Says

This week's A Tenner Says panel are in combative mood as they lambast the authorities for killing football.

Ridiculous handball rules, VAR hell, the Pay Per View con and dwindling standards of players are all in the panel's crosshairs, as they lament what the Beautiful Game has become.

Flex of the United Stand says modern day players couldn't lay a glove on 1990's stars such as Roy Keane and Patrick Vieira, while Rory Jennings and AFTV star Troopz say VAR has destroyed the adrenaline rush of celebrating a goal.

And with fans currently not in stadiums due to the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, the panel is depressed about what the future holds for the game we love. What do you think: is football dying? Was it better in the 1990's and 2000's? Or are the panel overreacting?

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WOULD POCHETTINO ACTUALLY IMPROVE MANCHESTER UNITED? | A Tenner Says

Manchester United's fanbase is split over the future of club legend Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, with many wanting to see former Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino take over.

But in a lively A Tenner Says debate with Rory Jennings, Toffees TV presenter Peter McPartland and Liverpool fan James Redmond, United Stand presenter Flex argues that Pochettino is NOT an upgrade on the Norwegian due to the Argentine's lack of silverware.

And after United's stunning Champions League win against Paris St Germain, is it time Solskjaer started getting more credit for the job he's done with the Old Trafford giant?

Flex says anyone taking over at United without silverware to their name can ONLY be a club legend like Solskjaer - and Pochettino doesn't fit the bill.

With Chelsea visiting United this weekend with another club legend, Frank Lampard, in charge, the panel argue on whether sentiment is a good thing in football and whether club legends get more of a free ride than 'outsiders'.

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WHAT DO YOU HATE ABOUT YOUR RIVALS? | A Tenner Says

What is it you hate about your rivals? Their arrogance? Cockiness? Delusions of grandeur?

Ahead of this weekend's Merseyside Derby, a fired up A Tenner Says panel pulled no punches as they described exactly what it is that winds them up about their most hated rivals, with Everton fan and Toffee TV presenter Peter McPartland and Liverpool supporter James Redmond tearing strips off each other.

And with AFTV star Troopz and Chelsea fan Rory Jennings both laying into Spurs, this week's episode is not one to miss!

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IS GARETH BALE STILL WORLD CLASS? | A Tenner Says

Tottenham Hotspur have re-signed Gareth Bale for shirt sales and the former Real Madrid forward is no longer world class. That's the explosive view of Troopz, as the Arsenal Fan TV star returns to the A Tenner Says panel with a bang!

In a fiery debate over the Welshman's triumphant transfer window return to Spurs, Troopz says injury-prone Bale's best days are behind him and doubts whether he'll propel Spurs to silverware, as some have been suggesting following the Lillywhites' stunning 6-1 victory over Manchester United.

Rory Jennings of Blues Fans TV adds his own skepticism to the mix by saying Bale has shown a lack of ambition with the move, but The United Stand's Flex says Bale, Harry Kane and Heung-Min Son can form one of the deadliest forward lines in Europe.

What do you think: will Bale prove a success in his second coming at Spurs?

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EXPRESSIONS & FLEX CLASH OVER MOU AND OLE | UNITED V SPURS PREVIEW | A Tenner Says

Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur face off in a massive Premier League match on Super Sunday, with both Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Jose Mourinho facing questions over their long-term futures.

On this week's A Tenner Says, Spurs fan Expressions Oozing and The United Stand's Flex clash over whether the bosses are the right fit for their respective clubs.

Flex says Solskjaer has done the best rebuilding job at the club since United legend Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013, but admits he's not convinced the Norwegian is the right man to take United to the next level.

But Flex does think Ole will outlast Mourinho, believing it'll be 'easier' for the north Londoners to part ways with the famously explosive Portuguese.

Expressions insists serial trophy winner Mourinho is being 'disrespected' and is confident he can bring silverware to White Hart Lane.

Both Chelsea fan and Blues Fans TV presenter Rory Jennings and Steven McInerney, aka Esteemed Kompany, both think Mourinho’s head could be on the chopping block soon, unless he can improve results fast.

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HENDERSON OR MAGUIRE - WHO’S THE MOST OVERRATED PREMIER LEAGUE PLAYER? | A Tenner Says

The A Tenner Says panel is back to discuss the most overrated players in the Premier League.

Lots of Gareth Southgate’s current England team get a mention – Everton and England number one Jordan Pickford, Aston Villa skipper Jack Grealish, West Ham midfielder Declan Rice, Man United captain Harry Maguire, Liverpool’s Premier League winning captain Jordan Henderson and Leicester maestro James Maddison all considered by some as overrated – but who did the panel agree on…

Manchester United fan and United Stand presenter Flex thinks West Ham youngster Declan Rice is a candidate but Blues Fans TV star Rory Jennings thinks the opposite and considers the Chelsea transfer target to be underrated.

Tottenham fan Expressions Oozing thinks Maguire is over-hyped and describes him as a “fridge” at the back.

Liverpool fan James Redmond defends Jordan Henderson and doesn’t think he deserves the ‘overrated’ tag some people have given him and he thinks Everton’s Jordan Pickford is the biggest fraud in the Premier League.

Aston Villa’s Jack Grealish and Leicester’s James Maddison also get strong mentions.

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WHO HAS HAD THE BEST TRANSFER WINDOW SO FAR? | A Tenner Says

The A Tenner Says panel is back to discuss the transfer window and who has been the signing of the summer so far. With Chelsea splashing the cash on the likes of Werner, Havertz and Thiago Silva, Blues Fans TV star Rory Jennings is convinced the west London club has assembled a Premier League title-winning squad.

But with Arsenal making some shrewd defensive acquisitions, as well as adding winger Willian to their ranks, Tottenham fan Expressions Oozing is concerned the Gunners are on the up.

With Gareth Bale seemingly on the brink of a stunning move back to Spurs, as well as Real Madrid left back Sergio Reguilon, the Lilywhites could yet have an incredible window as they look to get back into the Champions League.

Liverpool fan James Redmond insists the Reds' lack of activity in the market won't count against their title defence, while Steven McInerney - AKA Esteemed Kompany - remains confident in Manchester City's ability to attract the world's best.

The panel also name their signing of the summer, with a couple of shouts for Manchester United's Donny van de Beek.

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CAN BIG-SPENDING LAMPARD HANDLE TITLE PRESSURE? | A Tenner Says

The 2020/21 Premier League season is upon us - and so is a brand new series of A Tenner Says!

All your favourite names are back in the debating chair, with Flex from the United Stand, Esteemed Kompany - AKA Steven McInerney - Rory Jennings of Blues Fans TV and Liverpool fan James Redmond from The Redmen TV going head-to-head over their teams' Premier League title chances.

Rory is backing Frank Lampard to handle the pressure of the Blues' spending spree, which has seen the west London club recruit a string of big names, including Kai Havertz, Timo Warner and Ben Chilwell, and believes his team can finish above Manchester City, or even win the title.

McInerney is confident Pep can get a reaction from last season and finish a lot closer to the Reds, while Redmond is confident his club's quiet transfer window won't stop them retaining the title.

There are also shouts for Arsenal to finish in the top four, calls for Manchester United to make more signings and Spurs to flop under Jose Mourinho.

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KANE, AGUERO OR AUBAMEYANG: WHO'S THE BEST PREMIER LEAGUE STRIKER? | A Tenner Says

They scored 56 goals between them in yet another prolific Premier League season, but which centre forward can currently be considered the best in the league: Sergio Aguero, Harry Kane or Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang?

That's this week's debate on A Tenner Says, as Robbie Lyle from AFTV, Flex from the United Stand, Rory Jennings from Blues Fans TV and Steven McInerney - AKA Esteemed Kompany - go head-to-head once again.

Is Jennings talking rubbish when he dismisses the claims of Spurs legend Kane? Is Lyle right in saying no one compares to Arsenal talisman Aubameyang?

And should the likes of Premier League top scorer Jamie Vardy and Southampton's Danny Ings be part of the conversation, not to mention wide forwards such as Raheem Sterling, Mo Salah and Sadio Mane?

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WHO WILL GET TOP FOUR NEXT SEASON? | A Tenner Says

With Arsenal having lifted the FA Cup by beating Chelsea in the final, Robbie Lyle from AFTV is now convinced the Gunners can mount a serious challenge to finish in the top four of the Premier League next season and qualify for the Champions League - but the rest of this week's A Tenner Says panel aren't so sure.

Rory Jennnings from Blues Fans TV says Chelsea will bounce back from the Cup Final defeat to challenge for the league title, while Flex of The United Stand and Esteemed Kompany - AKA Steven McInerney - also weigh in with their views on their respective clubs' chances of success next season and discuss whether Liverpool will retain their title.

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GREENWOOD, FODEN, SAKA: WHO'S THE BEST PL YOUNGSTER? | A Tenner Says

A host of young players have lit up the Premier League this season - but who has been the best and who is set to rule next term?

Robbie Lyle from AFTV makes the case for Arsenal sensation Bukayo Saka, while Esteemed Kompany - AKA Steven McInerney - has no doubt it's Phil Foden, who he backs to take the mantle of David Silva next season and bag 20 Premier League goals for Manchester City.

Flex from the United Stand can't look beyond Mason Greenwood of Manchester United, while Rory Jennings from Blues Fans TV tries - and fails - to put up Christian Pulisic of Chelsea.

With Jadon Sancho set to return to the Premier League from Borussia Dortmund, the panel are excited about the new season and also discuss the England team's prospects with such a big crop of youngsters coming through, while also debating which youngster has disappointed most.

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DOES JORDAN HENDERSON DESERVE PFA PLAYER OF THE YEAR? | A Tenner Says | 888sport

Should Jordan Henderson be crowned the PFA Player of the Year for the 2019/2020 Premier League season?

The Liverpool captain has led his team to a magnificent Premier League triumph but that isn't enough to convince the doubters on our latest A Tenner Says debate, with Robbie Lyle from AFTV, Flex of The United Stand and Esteemed Kompany - AKA Steven McInerney - all mocking the idea of the midfielder being the best player in the country.

But, in a fiery debate, Henderson found a fan in Blues Fan TV star Rory Jennings, who insists Henderson's achievements this season warrant him winning the award over the likes of Kevin De Bruyne, Sadio Mane and Virgil Van Dijk.

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TROOPZ & EXPRESSIONS REVEAL THEIR MOST HATED PL PLAYERS | A Tenner Says | 888sport

Which Premier League players, past and present, do you hate the most and why?

Troopz of AFTV, Expressions Ooozing, Rory Jennings of Blues Fan TV and The Kop TV's Alex Gildea Trott reveal the players they despise the most, with mentions in there for Sol Campbell, whio famously left Tottenham Hostpur for Arsenal on a free transfer, Ashley Cole, who left the Gunners for Chelsea and Jose Mourinho and current players including Diego Costa and Cesar Azpilicueta.

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SPURS V ARSENAL: EXPRESSIONS & TROOPZ ARGUE OVER WHO'S WORSE! A Tenner Says | 888sport

Both Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal have had shocking seasons and face an uphill battle to qualify for the top four.

Ahead of the North London Derby this weekend, Expressions Oozing and Troopz of AFTV clash over both clubs' long-term prospects and chances of qualifying for the Champions League, both this and next season.

With Spurs showing little sign of improvement under Jose Mourinho and Arsenal still wildy inconsistent in the hands of Mikel Arteta, both Troopz and Expressions are downbeat on their clubs' chances of ever winning the Premier League.

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IS JURGEN KLOPP NOW THE BEST MANAGER IN THE WORLD? | A Tenner Says | 888sport

Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool are the Premier League champions and now hold the Premier League, World Club Cup and Champions League titles.

Pep Guardiola's Manchester City may have thrashed the champions 4-0 in the Premier League at the Etihad Stadium on Thursday, but Liverpool's domination of this season begs the question: has Klopp overtaken Guardiola as the best manager in the world?

Liverpool fan Craig Houlden (Anfield Agenda) and Man City's Steven McInerney (Esteemed Kompany) argue over just that in the latest episode of A Tenner Says.

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TROOPZ & CO SMACK DOWN LIVERPOOL FAN'S 'BEST EVER' TITLE BOAST | A Tenner Says | 888sport

Liverpool have romped to the title - but where do they stand in the debate over the Premier League's best-ever side?

Troopz of AFTV, Expressions Oozing and Blues Fan TV man Rory Jennings discuss the Reds' title win with The Kop TV's Alex Gildea-Trott, with Troopz raging at claims Liverpool have overtaken Arsenal's Invincibles.

And what about Manchester United's treble winners, City's Centurions or Jose Mourinho's great Chelsea team? Who do you think is the best Premier League team in history?

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TROOPZ, EXPRESSIONS BACK KEANE OVER DE GEA TIRADE | A Tenner Says | 888sport

Troopz, Expressions, Rory Jennings and Liverpool fan Alex Gildea-Trott debate whether Roy Keane went too far in his shocking half-time tirade against David De Gea and Harry Maguire.

The Irishman let rip at the Manchester United duo, saying he’d throw punches at De Gea and suggesting he should get a taxi back to Manchester, while labeling Maguire ‘shocking’.

It’s got the football world asking whether United legend Keane is just playing up to the Sky Sports cameras or if he really is raging and just showing passion for his former team.

AFTV’s Troopz, Expressions Oozing, Jennings and Alex of The Kop TV debate whether they love or hate the firebrand Irish legend.

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TROOPZ, GOLDBRIDGE & EXPRESSIONS DEBATE COMBINED ENG XI | A Tenner Says: Euro ‘96 Rewind | 888sport

Do you pick Kane, Shearer or both? Where do Henderson and Alexander-Arnold fit in? Do ANY of the current England squad get in a combined XI with the Euro ’96 team?

These are the questions for Expressions Oozing, Troopz of AFTV, Mark Goldbridge of the United Stand and Steven McInerney of Esteemed Kompany as the four go head-to-head and try to pick a joint team

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TROOPZ TROLLS EXPRESSIONS OVER ENGLAND DEFEAT! | A Tenner Says: Euro ’96 Rewind | 888sport

Troopz, Expresssions Oozing, Mark Goldbridge and Rory Jennings re-watched England’s heartbreaking penalty shootout defeat to Germany at Euro ’96 – then got into a blazing row about the current England side.

Arsenal fan and AFTV Troopz mocked Spurs fan Expressions over the ‘bottlejob’ Tottenham players in the World Cup 2018 squad, which he said gave the Three Lions no chance of getting past Croatia in the semi-finals.

The jibe came as the boys joined Goldbridge of The United Stand and Jennings of Blues Fans TV to recall their most painful England defeats and whether losing with country is worse than losing with club.

• 00:25 Post-match penalty shootout heartbreak
• 02:30 Where does this rank in England's devastating defeats?
• 02:55 Expressions jibes Goldbridge over his age
• 03:57 Troopz: 'This was as low as Ronaldo getting Rooney sent off'
• 05:19 Was defeat to Croatia at 2018 World Cup worse?
• 06:07 Rory Jennings: "England won't win a trophy under Gareth Southgate"
• 06:50 Troopz: "Most of the team was Tottenham, we've seen how they bottle it."
• 08:14 Club misery or country misery - what is worse?
• 09:43 - 'Arsenal losing turns me suicidal, England can't make me cry'

What was the most painful England defeat of your lifetime and do you care more about your club losing?

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TROOPZ: ENGLAND EURO'96 TEAM IS REAL GOLDEN GENERATION! | A Tenner Says: Euro 96 Rewind | 888sport

Troopz of AFTV re-watched England annihilate the Netherlands 4-1 at Euro ’96 and declared that team was the REAL 'Golden Generation', not the era Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, David Beckham, Michael Owen and Paul Scholes.

And Troopz was backed by Rory Jennings and Blues Fans TV and Steven McInerney of Esteemed Kompany, who both agreed the Euro’96 side was better than the World Cup 2018 semi-finalists and the teams that went to the World Cup 2002, Euro 2004 and World Cup 2006 under Sven Goran Eriksson.

And what of the performance against the Netherlands itself? Was it the best of the modern era, or does Germany 1-5 England in Munich 2001 shade it?

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GAZZA COULD HAVE BEEN ENGLAND’S MESSI | A Tenner Says: Euro 96 Rewind | 888sport

Mark Goldbridge of the United Stand, Expressions Oozing, Rory Jennings of Blues Fan TV and Steven McInerney of Esteemed Kompany watchalong ITV’s Euro ‘96 Relived and marvel at Paul Gascoigne’s stunning strike that gave England the points in the England v Scotland group game at Wembley.

And the boys come to one conclusion: Gazza was The Three Lions’ greatest ever midfielder, comparing him to Zinedine Zidane and Lionel Messi.

Goldbridge, Expressions, Jennings and McInerney say Gascoigne was streets ahead of any other England midfielder, including the likes of Steven Gerrard, Paul Scholes and Frank Lampard, and say he would walk into any club team today, with Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool named as the team that would have got the best out of the former Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United and Lazio player.

Current players like Harry Winks, Jordan Henderson and Declan Rice simply don’t even come close.

They speculate as to whether modern midfielders are too functional today, citing Liverpool’s central trio as lacking in flair and the only comparable modern player to Gascoigne is Manchester United’s Paul Pogba and ex Spurs man Moussa Dembele.

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GOLDBRIDGE DEBATES SCRAPPING SEASON WITH HATED RIVALS LIVERPOOL & LEEDS

With the dust starting to settle on the suspension to the Premier League, rival fans Mark Goldbridge (United Stand TV), Mo Stewart (The Anfield Wrap) and Conor McGilligan (All Leeds TV) face off to debate what happens next, and what it means for all the clubs involved.

With Liverpool and Leeds United both sitting top of the Premier League and Championship respectively, our A Tenner Says panel debate and discuss who would be hit hardest should the season be cancelled completely - and what the fairest option would be. Liverpool haven't won the top division since 1990 - and have yet to win the title in the Premier League era.

With Jurgen Klopp's men so far ahead at the top of the table, it would be a cruel twist of fate to deny them now. Leeds too have had to endure a long wait - despite a number of near misses, they haven't returned to the Premier League since relegation in 2004.

Mo and Conor are joined by Mark Goldbridge - representing Manchester United, who are surely reveling in their hated rivals misery. The trio discuss which of the teams would be hit hardest by the season being cancelled, and what should happen next to the season.

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TROOPZ, EXPRESSIONS, ANFIELD WRAP & JENNINGS - CANCEL THE PREMIER LEAGUE? | A Tenner Says

With the Premier League one month into being suspended and no end in sight, Arsenal Fan TV's Troopz, Tottenham fan Expressions Oozing, Mo Stewart from the Anfield Wrap and Chelsea fan Rory Jennings debate what should happen next.

Should the Premier League scrap the season and deny Liverpool being crowned Premier League champions or should they suspend it indefinitely or play it behind closed doors once the UK government has lifted restrictions.

With Liverpool on the brink of the title, Jurgen Klopp's men will surely want the chance to get back out on the pitch so they can claim their first ever Premier League trophy - and what about the battle for the Champions League spots, with Sheffield United, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal or vying to get into the top four.

Troopz and Expressions also face-off over the futures of Harry Kane and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, with both players tipped to move on the Manchester United and Barcelona respectively.

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NO KANE! TROOPZ & EXPRESSIONS CLASH OVER ALL-TIME ENGLAND XI | A Tenner Says

Who goes in your all-time England XI? This week, in what would have been the international break, it all kicks off between Troopz and Expressions as they clash over Harry Kane, Tony Adams and more!

Picking an England all-time XI is always full of controversy, but neither record-goalscorer Wayne Rooney or World Cup winner Bobby Charlton gets in their final XI, while they engage in a fiery debatre over the likes of Alan Shearer, Paul Scholes, Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard and more.

Harry Kane and England were meant to be on international break right now building up to Euro 2020 but Coronavirus Covid-19 has put a stop to that with football suspended and the country on lockdown.

Fans Troopz of AFTV, Tottenham Hotspur fan Expressions Oozing and Jamie Vardy lookalike Lee Chappy (Leicester) discuss their all-time England XI.

The strikers cause the biggest arguments as Harry Kane, Alan Shearer, Gary Lineker and even Jamie Vardy are debated to play up-front for England but there is also a lot of debate over the midfielders with Lampard, Gerrard and Scholes all in the mix…

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EXPRESSIONS SLAPS DOWN TROOPZ OVER MOURINHO JIBES | A Tenner Says | 888sport

Jose Mourinho: genius or yesterday's man? AFTV's Troopz, Blues Fan TV star Rory Jennings and fan rant legend Andy Tate battle it out with Expressions Ooozing on one of football's most divisive personalities.

Is Mourinho finished at the highest level? Jose Mourinho has divided opinion throughout his managerial career - and after Chelsea and Manchester United, he is now at Tottenham Hotspur.

Ahead of this weekend's clash between his former club Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur we asked fans representing Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United, Arsenal, and Chelsea to determine whether Jose Mourinho is finished.

Spurs fan Expressions is backing "Trophe Mourinho", but Chelsea fan Rory Jennings, Manchester United fan Andy Tate and Arsenal fan and AFTV's Troopz are in no doubt he is not the special one anymore - do you think he is still a world-class manager?

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TROOPZ & ANDY TATE MOCK MANCHESTER DERBY, CITY FAN FUMES! BIGGEST DERBIES: A Tenner Says | 888sport

There's nothing that excites fans like a good old-fashioned derby - but which is the best in the Premier League? Fans representing Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City fight out out to determine what is the biggest PL derby.

Arsenal fan Troopz is in no doubt - the North London derby pitting the Gunners against hated rivals Tottenham is the best of the bunch. From winning the league at White Hart Lane, to taking captain Sol Campbell, Arsenal have had the upper hand over Spurs in recent years, but is the tide starting to turn?

Steven McInerney, from Man City blog Esteemed Kompany, used to get it in the neck at school, but after City's recent successes under Pep Guardiola, is starting to bite back. With the balance of power now firmly blue, he's sure that the Manchester derby is the greatest.

There are split loyalties for Man United fanatic Andy Tate - while Liverpool are the game he looks forward to the most, he just can't help loving putting "little Citeh" back in their place. While things have turned sour after Sir Alex Ferguson was replaced by Moyseh, Andy has the unique position of having two big derbies to get behind.

Craig Houlden from Liverpool site Anfield Agenda also has two derbies in the fixture list - with the Merseyside derby against Everton a firm favourite. Divock Origi's late winner in 2018 will live long in the memory, as does the Toffees failure to win at Anfield in almost two decades.

Are our panel right - are these the biggest derbies in the Premier League, or do others go close? Crystal Palace's A23 rivalry with Brighton, for example, or other London clashes between Chelsea and West Ham?

Or outside of the current Premier League clashes - what about the likes of Portsmouth v Southampton, Birmingham v Aston Villa, or Newcastle v Sunderland? Or even the Old Firm between Celtic and Rangers?

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TROOPZ V EXPRESSIONS V JENNINGS: WHO’S THE BIGGEST CLUB IN LONDON? A Tenner Says | 888sport

It’s the age-old question that has divided fans for years – who is the biggest club in London? Supporters from Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham go head-to-head to battle it out in the latest episode of 888sport’s A Tenner Says.

Arsenal fan Troopz is backing the Gunners – pointing to their Invincibles season in 2004/05, as well as periods of greatness under both Herbert Chapman and Arsene Wenger.

Rory Jennings, representing Chelsea, argues the Blues’ Champions League triumph in 2012 has shifted the balance of power to Stamford Bridge – as does the continued success since Roman Abramovich took ownership of the club.

Tottenham supporter Expressions thinks Spurs’ rich history under Danny Blanchflower makes them London’s biggest – and the fact they have the biggest stadium, and Jose Mourinho in charge means they will dominate the capital for years to come.

The trio discuss the history as well as how the rivalries will develop in future - will it be Mikel Arteta, Frank Lampard or Mourinho who leads the biggest team in London over the coming years?

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PREMIER LEAGUE FLOPS OF THE SEASON | A Tenner Says | 888sport

Harry Maguire cost Manchester United £80m in the summer – but is he the most expensive flop in the Premier League?

The former Leicester man has hardly set the world alight since arriving at Old Trafford – and our A Tenner Says panel think he is the most OVERRATED player in the PL!

Fans Andy Tate (Manchester United), Lee Chappy (Leicester), Anfield Agenda (Liverpool) and Steven McInerney (Manchester City) discuss frauds, phonies, and players who are overhyped – with Harry Kane’s name also cropping up too.

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FANS UNITE: SCRAP BROKEN VAR NOW! A Tenner Says | 888sport

VAR has been the biggest talking point of the Premier League season - and our A Tenner Says panel have pulled no punches when discussing the controversial new addition.

Fans Steven McInerney (Esteemed Kompany) from Manchester City, Rory Jennings (CFC Fan TV) from Chelsea, Lee Chapman (Football Fan Cast) from Leicester and Craig Houlden (Anfield Agenda) from Liverpool debate all things VAR - and decide what changes can be made, or if it should be scrapped completely.

Introduced at the start of the 2019/20 season, VAR has been met with widespread criticism from fans, players and managers alike - with seemingly nobody happy with the changes that have been made.

From armpits being adjudged offside to dodgy penalties being given, fans across the country have been vocal in their opposition to VAR - and our A Tenner Says panel is no different.

With VAR seemingly here to stay, are there any changes that can be made to improve it going forwards - or should it just be cancelled, for the good of football itself?! A Tenner Says is a series that brings together fans from across the country to debate the topics that matter in the world of football - check out the full series now!

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Arsenal INVINCIBLES vs Pep's CHAMPIONSHIP WINNING CITY - Who Wins? | A Tenner Says

Arsenal’s Invincible team from the 2003/04 season and Man City’s all-conquering title winners from the past two campaigns – two of the greatest teams in English football history. But which is better?

Arsene Wenger achieved something plenty thought was impossible – leading a team through a 38-game league season without tasting defeat once.

His Arsenal side swept all before them, with the likes of Thierry Henry, Patrick Vieira and Robert Pires putting the Gunners into the hall-of-fame as one of the best teams in history.

Pep Guardiola may not have led Manchester City to an unbeaten season, but he got pretty close. In 2017/18, he broke a number of Premier League records as City finished on a remarkable 100 points, and followed that up the season after by retaining the title with 98 points.

The likes of Kevin De Bruyne, David Silva and Sergio Aguero are certain to be spoken about for decades to come. But which of those two great sides was better?

To decide, 888sport invited fans Hugh Wizzy and Steven McInerney (Esteemed Kompany) to battle it out – both making the case for their respective clubs. Who would win in a fantasy game between the two, who was the better manager, and which of Henry or Aguero would they want up front?

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Would You Rather Win The Premier League Or The Champions League? | A Tenner Says

Choosing between the Premier League and the Champions League is one of the hardest decisions for fans – and our #ATennerSays panel is no different.

Fans Tayo of Liverpool, Rants n Bants of Manchester United, Rory Jennings from Chelsea and Tottenham's Expressions, our panel come together to debate the big question – would you prefer domestic or European success?

Winning a 38-game Premier League is the ultimate test to determine which club is best over a season, but does it compare to coming out on top over the cream of the continent?

Liverpool may have won the Champions League last season, but would Tayo prefer to swap it for the Premier League trophy that the Reds have never got their hands on?

He joins Rants N Bants, Expressions and Rory Jennings to discuss on the latest episode of #ATennerSays.

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England Won't Win Euro 2020 With Southgate In Charge! | A Tenner Says

Gareth Southgate could be regarded as England’s best manger of the modern era. He has managed 35 England matches with 22 wins, alongside a World Cup semi final being the pinnacle of Southgate’s reign so far.

However, is that enough to keep him at the job? We asked our panellists Rants & Rory whether they felt Southgate had done enough, or whether he and his waistcoat should be shown the door.

Does he need to be let go as soon as possible or does he deserve more time to develop up and coming players? Are there other managers who could do a better job? Or is Southgate the man to take Harry Kane, Raheem Sterling and the rest to Euro 2020 glory?

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Should Diving Warrant A Red Card? | A Tenner Says

Diving is one of the most contentious issues in the Premier League and we asked a panel of football fans what they would do to rid it from the beautiful game.

Last season, Arsenal and Tottenham had the most players booked for simulation with the likes of Mesut Ozil and Dele Alli two of the main culprits in their respective sides, whilst Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha and Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish have also got a reputation for going down too easily.

But do fans of Spurs, Arsenal, Crystal Palace or Aston Villa think diving should warrant a straight red card? Or could a sin bin system could work in football like it does in rugby?

What about if it was the last minute, you’re drawing against your arch rival, and your player dives to win a pen – would that change your view? Let us know what you think in the comments below. Do you think diving should warrant a red card?

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Who Makes The Manchester United vs Liverpool All-Time Premier League XI | A Tenner Says

Two of English football’s fiercest rivals are Liverpool and Manchester United and we got two fans to pick a combined XI from the Premier League era.

Salah over Van Nistelrooy? Alonso for Scholes? Mane better than Giggs? A lot of contentious decisions but who makes your Man United and Liverpool combined Premier League era XI?

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Should The FA Cup Winners Get A Champions League Place? | A Tenner Says

Fans from Arsenal, Chelsea, Everton and Wolves discussed the Champions League and the FA Cup.

The FA Cup is a competition that is being more undervalued each season and our panel queried if it would be more prestigious if the winner would get a Champions League spot.

They also pondered the idea of a play-off between the FA Cup winners and the fourth placed team in the Premier League for the final Champions League spot – would that improve the football season?

A final discussion point looked at what would they rather – qualifying for the Champions League or the glory of lifting the FA Cup.

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Lampard Was Gerrard's Equal At EVERYTHING | Chelsea vs Liverpool | A Tenner Says

Our Chelsea and Liverpool fan stars Rory and Tayo come in to discuss the age old debate ahead of the big Premier League clash this weekend: who was better - Frank Lampard or Steven Gerrard?

With many fans insisting Gerrard was the superior all round player, Rory roars back to argue Lampard was as good, if not better, than the Socuse legend in EVERY AREA!

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England Need BIG Changes To Be Euro 2020 Contenders | A Tenner Says

As England get ready for the first international break of the season, our fan panel discuss the Three Lions - and what they need to do to land Euro 2020 glory next summer.

Should Gareth Southgate go with Jordan Henderson or Harry Winks in midfield? Is Harry Kane or Raheem Sterling England's talisman? Is Jordan Pickford good enough to be the number one?

Tayo B, Expressions, Steven McInerney and Adam Partington go head-to-head over the Three Lions' chances!

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Pundits' Liverpool Bias Is Sickening! | A Tenner Says

Pundits often split opinion and our panel of fans got together to discuss the current crop of pundits. Are too many ex-Liverpool? Is Michael Owen as bad as he seems? Is Gary Neville the best pundit out there? Who's good, who's bad, and who's biased?

We asked our panel of Hugh Wizzy (Arsenal), Expressions (Tottenham), Rants N Bants (Manchester United), and That Guy Tayo B (Liverpool) to discuss the current crop of pundits on Sky Sports, BT Sport and BBC.

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No One Can Stop City And Lamps Is Getting Fired! Premier League Preview 2019/20 | A Tenner Says

Ahead of the new Premier League season, our panel of fans from last season’s top four face off to discuss the new campaign.

Can Man City retain the title? Did Liverpool’s best chance of the crown come and go last season? Will Frank Lampard be a success at Chelsea? Are Newcastle set for the drop? And who will be the season’s surprise package?

They discuss all this and more ahead of this weekend’s big kick-off.

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Champions League Miracles: Unitd '99 Or Liverpool '05? | A Tenner Says

United in ’99 or Liverpool ’05 – which was the greatest Champions League final comeback? Anfield Agenda and Adam McKola debate the Champions League final.

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Guardiola vs Klopp vs Pochettino vs Solskjaer - Who's The Best Manager? | A Tenner Says

Pep Guardiola, Jurgen Klopp, Mauricio Pochettino or Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Who's the best manager in the Premier League?

Steven McInerney, Anfield Agenda, Expressions and Adam McKola go head-to-head in the latest episode of A Tenner Says.

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Sterling vs Van Dijk: Who Deserves PFA Gong? | A Tenner Says

Virgil Van Dijk or Raheem Sterling – who gets your vote for PFA Player of the Year? Anfield Agenda and Steven McInerney go head-to-head in the latest episode of A Tenner Says.

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The reason why EVERYONE hates Liverpool! | A Tenner Says

A Manchester United, Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur fan tell a passionate Liverpool supporter why they don’t want the Reds to win the league.

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Pep has been spoon-fed success! Chelsea v Manchester City | A Tenner Says

Ahead of the Carabao Cup final, superfans NiNiiFC of Blues Lions TV and Steven Mcinerney of Esteemed Kompany go head-to-head about Pep Guardiola, Sarri, and who would win in a match between Mourinho's 04/05 Chelsea side and Pep's current squad. Who do you think comes on top in the debate?
 

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Farrell will shrink - Dan Biggar is BETTER! Wales v England | A Tenner Says

The Six Nations is back this weekend as Wales take on England at the Principality Stadium and we're warming up for a titanic clash by bringing superfans John Beardmore and Ali Stokes together to debate the big issues around the crunch match.

Is Dan Biggar better than Owen Farrell? Is Warren Gatland more tactically astute than Eddie Jones? Check out the debate and comment below! Who are you backing to win?

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Sexton and Ireland are busted flushes! Scotland v Ireland | A Tenner Says

Have Ireland and talisman Jonny Sexton been found out after England's stunning win in Dublin? Scotland fan John Anderson says so and is backing his side to pile on the misery for the Irish in Saturday's clash at Murrayfield. Who are you backing to win?

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England face a rude awakening in Dublin! Ireland v England | A Tenner Says

Rugby fans Ali Stokes and Darren Cleary go head-to-head as Ireland prepare to host England in Dublin in the Six Nations. Who's your money going on?

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Spurs aren't contenders - and NEVER will be! Chelsea v Spurs | A Tenner Says

Chelsea Fan TV's Rory Jennings and Spurs' Expressions trade barbs ahead of the sides' massive League Cup semi-final, with Jennings insisting the Blues will maintain their dominant trophy record of their north London rivals for years to come. Who do you think will have more success in the next five years?

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Istanbul was a FLUKE - the Invincibles can never be beaten | Liverpool v Arsenal | A Tenner Says

Liverpool and Arsenal superfans Grizz Khan and Cheeky Sport Joel face-off ahead of the Christmas clash at Anfield, and get into a rather heated debate about what was the bigger achievement - the miracle of Istanbul or the Invincibles' undefeated season.

What do you think? Does unfancied Liverpool's incredible comeback in 2005 go down as the greatest? Or does it even come close to Arsene Wenger's unbeaten 2003/04 Invincibles?

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Liverpool have ALWAYS been bigger than United! | Liverpool v Man Utd | A Tenner Says

Liverpool and United superfans Grizz Khan and Rants N Bants face-off ahead of the big clash at Anfield and get into a, shall we say, heated discussion about who's the bigger club, not only now, but in history.

What do you think? Do Liverpool with their five European Cups shade it? Or do United have the edge due to their Premier League title record?

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Fergie's treble winners? This City team are BETTER! | City v United | A Tenner Says

Full-Time Devils' Adam McKola and Blue Moon Rising's Alex Hylton sat down ahead of the upcoming Manchester Derby to discuss the merits of this current City team versus United's '99 Treble winners. Who do you think would win a game between the two teams?

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United won't win a title for FIVE YEARS! A Tenner Says | Wise v Brown | Chelsea v United

Dennis Wise and Wes Brown went head-to-head in the build-up to this weekend's big clash between Chelsea and Man United by asking which of the two could now be considered the bigger club.

The club legends sat down together for the second episode of our A Tenner Says series. as we asked them to back their instincts and put their money where their mouths are.

Wise reckoned United might struggle to attract players if they continue their league title drought as he backed Chelsea to win more and earn more top four spots in the next five years, while Brown insisted United's heritage would always give them the edge.

Check out the full debate and comment below - who do you think is now the bigger club?

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A Tenner Says | Spurs v Liverpool | Sherwood v McAteer

Spurs and Liverpool clash at Wembley on Saturday but the battle has already started off the pitch, thanks to 888sport.

The online bookmaker brought together club legends Tim Sherwood and Jason McAteer to debate the respective merits of their former sides in the launch episode of its new online content series, A Tenner Says.

Urging Sherwood and McAteer to back their instincts, the debate carried the theme of 888sport’s new Take ‘Em On TV campaign, which embodies the spirit of punters who defy the naysayers to always stay faithful to their gut.

In the friendly yet passionate debate, the pair put their tenners on the table as they discussed, among other things, Kane v Salah, Poch v Klopp, transfer business, trophy chances and more.

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FIRST PUBLISHED: February 2019