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Cardiff v Arsenal Preview

English Premier League | 30 November 2013 | Cardiff City Stadium | 17:00 To Win (90mins) Cardiff 9/2 Draw 31/10 Arsenal 6/10 Cardiff showed once again why teams should fear crossing the border with a spirited showing against the champions. They’ll need to keep up that…

Aston Villa v Sunderland Preview

English Premier League | 30 November 2013 | Villa Park | 17:00 To Win (90mins) Aston Villa 19/20 Draw 24/10 Sunderland 31/10 We start at Villa Park, as Sunderland come to town in search of their first home win. Gus Poyet spent Monday waiting around for an…

Ross Barkley: Player Profile

Everton’s Promising Young Star Personal information Full name: Ross Barkley Date of birth: 5 December 1993 (age 19) Place of birth: Wavertree, Liverpool, England Height: 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in) Playing position: Attacking Midfielder Club information Current club: Everton Number: 20 Youth career 2005–2010 Everton Senior career 2010– Everton 31 Appearances, 2 Goals 2012→ Sheffield…

Sundowns vs Swallows Preview

South African PSL | Sunday 01 December | Loftus Stadium | 15:30 The South African PSL is a third of its way through with most teams already having played 10 games. The title race is still wide open with all the top teams still in the…

Tottenham v Man United Preview

English Premier League | Sunday 01 December | White Hart Lane | 15:00 The highlight of the English Premier League this weekend will see a clash between two top sides looking to get back to winning ways after disappointing results. Both sides’ title chances took…

Amazulu v Platinum Stars Preview

ABSA Premiership | Wednesday 27 November | Princess Magogo Stadium | 19:30 To Win (90mins) Amazulu 2/1 Draw 21/10 Plat. Stars 27/20 Both sides came away from the weekend with moral-boosting results. AmaZulu survived a tough trip to Bethlehem and gained a much…

Chiefs v Polokwane City Preview

ABSA Premiership | Wednesday 27 November | FNB Stadium | 19:30 To Win (90mins) Chiefs 4/10 Draw 3/1 Polokwane 7/1 The entire Chiefs family will still be reeling from the disappointment of Saturday’s Telkom Knockout exit. At home, in front of their faithful, they…

Maritzburg Utd v Pirates Preview

ABSA Premiership | Wednesday 27 November | Harry Gwala Stadium | 19:30 To Win (90mins) Maritzburg 33/10 Draw 22/10 Pirates 17/20 Maritzburg’s tough run of home fixtures continues. Most PSL teams value the support received on home turf, and look to these fixtures…

Bayer Leverkusen v Man Utd Preview

UEFA Champions League | Wednesday 27 November | BayArena | 21:45 This encounter is an interesting blend of contrasting domestic fortune that will go a long way to determining the overall complexion of the group. Bayer Leverkusen are flying high…

SuperSport v Ajax Preview

ABSA Premiership | Tuesday 26 November | Lucas Moripe Stadium | 19:30 To Win (90mins) SuperSport 8/10 Draw 22/10 Ajax 4/1 I went with my head on Saturday and tipped SuperSport to knock out my beloved Pirates, with the idea of their momentum…

Aguero Deadliest Striker In EPL

Forget Henry, Van Nistelrooy, Shearer and co... this is why Aguero is now the deadliest striker in Premier League history Sergio Aguero's nine-minute double against Tottenham made him the most potent striker in the history of the Premier League. The Manchester…

Basel vs Chelsea Preview

UEFA Champions League | 26 November 2013 | St. Jakob-Park | 21:45 It's Pay Back Time Chelsea will travel to Basel for Tuesday's UEFA Champions League Group E clash knowing a point will see them through to the round of 16. However, Chelsea will…