Posts Tagged ‘Liverpool’

Titan Bet Sportsbook
Play at Titan Bet Online
Tags: , , , , , ,
| No Comments »

Premier League Round 31 Roundup

April 15th, 2012 by Christopher Kisby

Alex Ferguson’s decision to bring Paul Scholes out of retirement may have wreaked desperation at the time but hands must be held up now to salute an absolute masterstroke from the Red Devils boss.

The 37-year-old’s addition has been crucial towards United’s Premier League recovery and subsequent extension over rivals City by a whopping eight points.

Betting suggested it was City’s title to lose just a few weeks ago and that has indeed been the case as Roberto Mancini’s set up has fallen to the ground.

United were already long odds-on to defend their crown after beating QPR 2-0 at Old Trafford but the blue half of Manchester still had a glimmer of hope heading into their match against Arsenal at the Emirates.

But ill-discipline and a wonder-strike from Mikel Arteta sealed City’s fate for the season and the forthcoming, highly anticipated derby clash at the Etihad is now more or less immaterial in terms of its influence on the Premier League overall.

Mancini verbally transfer listed the dismissed Mario Balotelli immediately after proceedings in North London and the unrest within City’s camp is plain and clear for all to see.

Most vitally perhaps, in regards to where the title has been won and lost, is the contrast between Ferguson and Mancini and how both men have handled certain issues with the media.

After exiting the Champions League, Ferguson removed all pressure from his squad and kept reasonably tight lipped in the face of the public.

Mancini, on the other hand, has been far from quiet and relaxed, continuously talking up his team and readily discussing important and influential subjects with the people behind the microphones and cameras.

And so it is, the race for Champions League qualification takes over between now and the end of the campaign, with the betting completely wide open for a top four slot.

Newcastle and Chelsea still trail Arsenal and Spurs, but both the Magpies and the Blues will be delighted to have closed the gap over the weekend courtesy of wins against Swansea and Wigan respectively.

The Geordies could well be the team to spoil the party – especially if Chelsea manage to prolong their run in Europe this season.

But with Barcelona up next for Roberto Di Matteo’s side, a place in the Munich final surely looks more of a pipe dream than a realistic possibility.

Down at the bottom, Bolton and Blackburn were both stuffed 3-0 meaning no progress was made by any of the teams looking to close in on Aston Villa who sit precariously in 15th.

The Villains turned in a spirited performance against Liverpool at Anfield, but Luis Suarez struck late in the day to claim a draw and leave Alex McLeish’s men still very much in the thick of things.

Liverpool are engaged in the F.A Cup semi-finals next weekend – and half of Merseyside will be invading Wembley for the Reds eagerly awaited tie against Everton, with the winner going on to face either Spurs or Chelsea in the final.

Tags: , , , ,
| No Comments »

Premier League Round 30 Roundup

March 27th, 2012 by Christopher Kisby

Speak the name of Peter Crouch and most football fans will probably tell you he is a ‘good old fashioned’ English centre forward – and a lanky one at that.

It also wouldn’t be out of place to term the 31-year-old international as a bit of a journeyman, considering that he has played for a whole host of clubs up and down the country.

But on Saturday evening at the Britannia Stadium, Crouch made the entire nation sit up and take note with an absolute wonder strike against title chasing Manchester City.

Undoubtedly the highlight of the footballing weekend, the usually awkward looking striker teed himself up perfectly before lashing a scintillating 30 yard effort past a hapless Joe Hart.

A goal worthy of winning any game for sure – but Stoke were to be denied thanks to a late Yaya Toure goal which kept Roberto Mancini’s side in contention, but only just.

Indeed, it probably wasn’t such a great weekend in terms of football betting and City were just one of a handful of ‘top teams’ who failed to land the odds for backers.

Resurgent Chelsea looked a sure thing at home to Spurs who have slumped beyond all proportions in recent weeks.

But Harry Redknapp worked wonders to galvanise his side who in truth were probably a little unlucky to only come away with a point.

Liverpool were perhaps the biggest disappointment of the weekend – the Reds carried absolute banker status heading into their fixture with basement boys Wigan Athletic at Anfield, but another dire display meant the visitors were able to claim a vital three points in their quest for survival.

Newcastle maintained their solid season to net a decent touch for punters at West Brom, whilst Arsenal continued to fire all guns blazing with a consummate 3-0 success over lowly Aston Villa.

The battle to beat the drop is really intensifying – and Alex McLeish’s Villains could indeed find themselves dragged into the mire unless they can turn the form around fast.

QPR were unable to build on a fine midweek comeback against Liverpool as they lost to Sunderland, whilst Wolves’ heads dropped once again after losing 2-1 on the road at Norwich.

Bolton Wanderers were unquestionably the main beneficiaries at the wrong end of the table as they completed a league double over Blackburn Rovers to move out of the drop zone.

The relegation battle as it stands looks completely wide open and punters should now be able to obtain decent prices about whichever team they fancy to lose Premier League status next season.

But the main focus will of course be matters at the summit of the table and both Manchester clubs are now on level points after the weekend’s action.

The betting should, nonetheless, heavily favour United who will be ready to pounce on Monday evening and win their game in hand against Fulham to extend three points clear.

Tags: , , , , , , ,
| No Comments »

Premier League Round 29 Roundup

March 21st, 2012 by Christopher Kisby

It certainly takes a lot to make the business of football second nature and the results inconsequential.

The devastating events which took place on Saturday evening at White Hart Lane are proof enough that there is more to life than football, as supporters across England and indeed the rest of the world became united in shock and hope that everything would be alright.

Sunday’s action was, quite rightly overshadowed, but Manchester United’s victory at Wolves was still nothing short of emphatic.

Sir Alex Ferguson deservedly continues to reap the plaudits as the best reaction manager on the planet and it still beggars belief how the Scot can create and instil such an effective ‘bouncebackability’ quality in his squad.

Battered in Bilbao, the Red Devils turned out like a refreshed and reformed side at Molineux and put struggling Wolves to the axe with optimum efficiency and class.

Questions were asked following the defeat in Spain and punters up and down the country were dubious as to whether United warranted such heavy favouritism on the back of their travels.

The outcome was never in doubt and the champions will now take all the beating as they seek to defend their title.

Check out all the best football odds on Titan Bet

Newcastle have developed a reputation for being everyone’s second favourite team following their gutsy displays throughout the campaign.

Tough and relentless, the Geordies also have a touch of class and a manager who has grown significantly into the position.

The Toon Army had to survive a few scares, but a 1-0 success against a decent Norwich side left the Magpies still on course for European qualification.

Pardew, arguably for the first time in his career, carries a real aura of confidence and strength on the touchline – attributes which are undoubtedly cursing through the veins of the players as well.

The F.A Cup contributed to the reduced Premier League roster over the weekend and for the first time in a while; teams appear to be treating the competition with the highest importance.

Chelsea fell out of the title race a long time ago and the F.A Cup represents the most realistic chance of silverware for the Blues.

A 5-2 trouncing of Leicester City prolonged an excellent start for interim boss Roberto Di Matteo at the Bridge – and the Italian also inspired what was a tremendous performance from Fernando Torres who quenched his goal drought with a brace.

Liverpool and Stoke fought out a real battle of a quarter-final on Sunday – and the Reds did well to come out on top.

Teams have to play with 100% intensity to overcome the Potters and Liverpool certainly marked that criteria led by influential captain Steven Gerrard and the tireless Dirk Kuyt who increasingly looks like he would be an asset to any Premier League side.

With crucial midweek fixtures to come, the campaign really feels like it is gathering pace and English football’s most eventful season for years looks set to spring even more surprises yet.

Let us just hope that each and every one of them is positive and supporters and punters can fully enjoy the remainder of what is left to come.

Tags: , , , , ,
| No Comments »

Premier League Round 27 Roundup

March 6th, 2012 by Christopher Kisby

It certainly didn’t take long for the inevitable to happen.

Barely six months after his controversial appointment as Chelsea manager, 33-year-old Andre Villas-Boas was sent packing from his post at Stamford Bridge after the Blues were condemned to yet another league defeat by West Brom at the Hawthorns.

Gareth McCauley’s late strike finally sealed the pressured Portuguese’s fate and he will leave the club lying fifth in the table and on the brink of a premature Champions League exit.

But the beleaguered boss will surely be wondering how he could have ever been a success after such intense media focus and a lack of time and resources afforded to rebuild Chelsea’s ageing squad – which now appears to be cracked beyond repair.

Rafa Benitez and ‘Special One’ Jose Mourinho lead the race for the hot seat.

Meanwhile, Manchester United took the sting out of Spurs with a fabulous 1-3 triumph at White Hart Lane as Ashley Young lashed in a brace to add to his recent goal for England against the Dutch.

Wayne Rooney also netted in what was a must win game for the Red Devils following Manchester City’s comfortable 2-0 result over Bolton Wanderers at the Etihad.

The gap between the cross-city rivals remains at just two points heading into the final eleven games of the campaign with Tottenham now beaten off in third.

And Harry Redknapp’s men could struggle to hold that position as Arsenal continue to press for the best possible finish to a difficult and indifferent season.

Buoyant from their 5-2 victory in the North London derby last week, the Gunners landed decent odds at Anfield against a flat looking Liverpool, courtesy of a double haul from star man Robin Van Persie.

Demba Ba fluffed a penalty for Newcastle but still managed to force an equaliser in a heated Tyne and Wear exchange at St James’ Park.

Nicolas Bendtner’s first half spot kick appeared to have been enough for Sunderland when keeper Simone Mignolet superbly parried away the Senegalese’s effort from twelve yards.

But the Magpies continued to dominate proceedings and Ba was on hand late in the day to bundle the ball home for a point – and reward the many punters who had anticipated a stalemate prior to the kick-off.

Elsewhere, new Fulham sensation Pavel Pogrebnyiak kept his shooting boots on as the Cottagers destroyed a woeful Wolves outfit 5-0, whilst Swansea City maintained their solid season with a cosy 0-2 away win at Wigan Athletic.

With the bottom five clubs separated by just two points, the battle to beat the drop is going to be just as frantic as the chase for Premier League glory.

Blackburn had the chance to suck Aston Villa into the equation at Ewood Park; however a 1-1 final score meant that the Villains retain adequate breathing space in 15th – with Rovers still up to their necks in trouble three places below.

Make sure to keep up with the premier league action on Titan Bet with in play betting for upcoming games

Hodgson – making headlines for all the WRONG reasons

Hodgson – making headlines for all the WRONG reasons

Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , ,
| No Comments »

Have The Mighty Fallen?

October 5th, 2010 by Dan S

Honest Arsenal fans would have written-off their side’s chances of leaving Stamford Bridge with 3 points before the start of the season. The less optimistic fans would have been delighted and relieved to get a draw there and the more pessimistic Gooners would hardly flinch at the notion of zero points out of six against the Champions, provided results elsewhere were respectable. It’s completely feasible for a team to lose twice to Chelsea and still go on to win the league, but when newly-promoted teams beat you in your own back yard, questions need to be asked.

True, Arsenal are missing some key first-teamers like Walcott, Vermaelen, Van Persie and World Cup winning skipper Cesc Fabregas but, with Chelsea missing the services of Frank Lampard in midfield, Arsenal trio Wilshere, Diaby and Song would have hoped to benefit. Instead, the inexperienced but hugely talented Ramires shone in the middle for the Blues and Essien was his usual dominant self. Read More »