Our football betting expert Jones Knows provides his insight across the midweek Premier League card. Bournemouth vs Brentford, Tuesday 7.30pm Bournemouth under Andoni Iraola are all about making things happen. They build through the thirds, commit numbers centrally and encourage their midfielders to step into shooting zones rather than just circulate the ball. That tactical

Supporters of Real Madrid in attendance at the club’s meeting with Getafe on Monday made use of the opportunity to send a crystal clear message to president Florentino Pérez. This comes fresh off an evening to forget for all associated with Los Blancos. Advertisement Real Madrid marked their return to action a short time ago,

WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS VS. LIVERPOOL | Tuesday, March 2nd |Premier League | Molineux8:15PM BST/3:15PM EST Wolves are firmly at the bottom of the table, but have caused some problems lately for Liverpool’s competitors. They come into this first match of the week’s Molineux double-header having just beat Aston Villa 2-0 and having recently come back to

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe is in Paris for additional tests and treatment on his left knee injury but is not expecting to undergo surgery at this time, his camp have told The Athletic. The 27-year-old has been experiencing knee pain since December and has missed several matches, including a win over Real Sociedad in

Referees do not go into Premier League games blind about each team’s tactics. Officials are sent a dossier of information by PGMO. It details how each team approaches set-pieces, attacking and defensively. It is supposed to keep referees ahead of the curve on things like grappling and blocking. But with the Premier League’s high bar

The Premier League is unique among major sporting properties in that it generates more revenue from its international broadcast deals than its domestic arrangements. This situation has frequently led to suggestions that it should launch its own global streaming service. The league has shown little appetite in changing what has been a hugely successful model

Slot, a self-confessed purist who grew up idolising the fluid, possession-based style of Pep Guardiola’s Barcelona, did not hold back in his assessment of the current trend. “First of all, you have to accept it,” the Dutchman said as per The Times. “I think it’s mainly here in the Premier League. If I watch other

1 Following a frenetic 3-3 draw with Roma on Sunday night, Luciano Spalletti spoke of his Juventus side’s unyielding reaction as well as end-of-season aspirations. In what will no doubt go down as a modern classic Serie A encounter, Juventus clawed their way back right at the death to overcome a score line that stretched

MADRID — Barcelona coach Hansi Flick is adopting the “anything is possible” mentality ahead of the second leg of the Copa del Rey semifinal against Atletico Madrid. Barcelona hosts Atletico on Tuesday needing to reverse a 4-0 loss from the first leg in Madrid last month. “We are four goals behind and we have to

Media and entertainment powerhouse, Banijay Entertainment, today confirms Banijay Media Germany (part of Banijay Germany) has entered a long-term partnership with football entertainment creator Diyar Acar. The collaboration will focus on the strategic development of Acar’s cross-platform format brands, marketing efforts, and local and international distribution. A branded entertainment unit within Banijay Germany, Banijay Media

Liverpool manager Arne Slot says most Premier League games are no longer a “joy to watch” and his “football heart doesn’t like” the emphasis on set-pieces this season. Of the total scored in the league this season, 27.5% have been non-penalty set-piece goals – the second-highest rate since 2009-10. Arsenal‘s prowess from set-pieces has been