UK & Ireland Football

Premier League Results: City march on, Wolves in deep trouble

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:25:42 +0000

City won at Villa Park as Wolves were humilated at home by West Brom to put Mick McCarthy's men in deep trouble.

Evra, Suarez, Dalglish and the pointless handshake

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:10:31 +0000

Richard Aikman dissects the events of Saturday lunchtime and apportions the blame between the main protagonists. One thing is for certain: the ritual of the pre-match handshake is of no use to anyone.

Lee Dixon: Wolves win in the Bag

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:07:04 +0000

This may not be the best match you'll see all weekend in terms of quality but these are desperate times for these two sides and it's Wolves who get the nod to win it, says Lee Dixon.

Premier League Results: Super Spurs thrash Newcastle

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:17:33 +0000

Tottenham moved to within five points of league leaders Manchester United after a stunning performances at White Hart Lane...

Premier League Results: Evra and Rooney have the last laugh

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 18:06:38 +0000

Manchester United ended up the winners when Liverpool came to Old Trafford and it was Patrice Evra and two-goal hero Wayne Rooney who had the last laugh over their rivals, though Luis Suarez did score a consolation goal. Elsewhere, Arsenal and Blackburn both won...

Lee Dixon: David Silva to wave his hand at Villa Park

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 16:06:53 +0000

This is a good chance for Manchester City to prove that they can deliver away from the Etihad given Villa's poor record at home to teams high up in the table. Expect David Silva to call the shots and contribute with a goal, says Lee Dixon.

Lee Dixon: Newcastle can hold Tottenham

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 14:52:21 +0000

Newcastle keep on improving and in Papiss Cisse they've recruited a dangerous attacker who can form a super partnership with Demba Ba. The former can score at White Hart Lane and help Newcastle to earn at least a draw.

Premier League Previews: Rovers and Wigan set to struggle

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:46:15 +0000

Two huge relegation battles are amongst the games Feizal Rahman has previewed this weekend, and it's not good news for Blackburn and Wigan if our man is correct.

Premier League Previews: Cats can dodge the Gunners

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:23:31 +0000

Jaymes Monte takes you through the team news, Opta stats and betting markets for three of Saturday's Premier League games...

The Two And a Half Goals Column: Molineaux goals in the Baggies

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:10:42 +0000

The in-form Inside Man once again uses his inside knowledge to pick the best bets from this weekend's over/under 2.5 goals markets.

Premier League Live: Manchester Utd vs Liverpool

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:54:50 +0000

Join Kevin Hatchard for live text coverage, breaking betting news and up-to-the-minute stats from Old Trafford, as two giants of the North West lock horns in the Premier League's answer to El Clasico

Lee Dixon: Suarez to score in Old Trafford draw

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:02:19 +0000

There will be some bad blood when Manchester United and Liverpool meet on Saturday lunch-time and the man at the centre of it all, Luis Suarez, may well make his mark on the game with a goal, says Lee Dixon.

The Four by Four column: A quartet of English football selections

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 02:39:01 +0000

Every weekend, four of betting.betfair's football writers will contribute one selection each from the top four leagues in English football, giving you, the readers, an exciting Multiple option.

Opta Stats: West Brom to blow another lead away to Wolves

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:20:16 +0000

The Opta stats suggest that Wolves could come from behind to win Sunday's Black Country derby, while they also provide Blackburn and Norwich fans with reasons to worry...

The Big Match Tactical View: Manchester United v Liverpool

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:30:27 +0000

Kenny Dalglish got the better of Sir Alex Ferguson two weeks ago - what will be different this time around? Michael Cox assesses the tactical battle.