Joe Hart’s calamitous Euro 2016 campaign blows race wide open for the England No.1 jersey

Manchester City s Joe Hart faces a tough task to hold onto his starting place in the England national team.

England and Manchester City’s under-fire goalkeeper Joe Hart has been spoken about by his new club manager Pep Guardiola and Stoke City shot-stopper Jack Butland.

After miserable form during the European Championships, Guardiola warned that Hart needs to cut out such errors for City next season, while Butland admits his chances of ousting the 29-year-old are greater following the Euros.

Stiff competition between England’s goalkeepers

It’s been a long time since England could boast such top-level goalkeepers all vying for one spot, and it puts real pressure on Joe Hart to perform. Southampton’s Fraser Forster and Stoke City’s Jack Butland …

Rumour Has It: Man Utd to prioritise Haaland signing in 2022

Manchester United had a busy window in the transfer market.

The Red Devils landed Cristiano Ronaldo as well as Raphael Varane and Jadon Sancho.

But their plans will not stop there, as the Red Devils set their sights on re-claiming silverware.

 

TOP STORY HAALAND TO BE UNITED S TRANSFER PRIORITY

Manchester United s priority transfer target in mid-2021 will be Borussia Dortmund forward Erling Haaland despite their recent spending spree, claims ESPN.

Haaland can trigger a release in his Dortmund contract at the end of the 2021-22 season that is reportedly set at €75 million.

ESPN s report cites sources who claim United s capture of Ronaldo came outside of their transfer budget, meaning it will not impact their 2022 recruitment pla…

Ligue 1 2018-19: Neymar´s star risks being eclipsed by Mbappe

Brazil s below-par performance in Russia contributed to Neymar being left off the shortlist for FIFA s Best awards a year ago he was third behind Messi and winner Ronaldo.

Not only did Neymar fail to sparkle on the big stage, having missed Brazil s semi-final humiliation at the hands of Germany on home soil four years ago due to injury, he was roundly criticised for what was widely perceived to be play-acting and over-emotional behaviour throughout the World Cup.

Striking a conciliatory tone in an advertisement for sponsor Gillette, however, Neymar appeared to indicate he is ready to turn over a new leaf.

Boot-stud on the shins. Kick in the spine. Stomp on the foot. said Neymar. You may think I overreact, and sometimes I do. But the truth is I suffer on the pitc…

The Numbers Game: Man City set on double repeat with Ten Hag on the brink

The Premier League season is over, Euro 2024 is approaching, and now it is time for the FA Cup final to round off the English domestic season.

Manchester City and Manchester United, as they did last season, will face off at Wembley Stadium on Saturday.

City won 3-1 in June 2023, with Ilkay Gundogan s stunning volley after just 12 seconds setting the tone for a dominant performance from Pep Guardiola s side, who were en route to winning a treble.

There s no treble on the cards for City this season, though after clinching an unprecedented fourth straight Premier League title, another double is in their reach.

We play FA Cup [and] we can do back-to-back doubles, we have [a] chance to do this, Guardiola said on Friday. The FA Cup for itself is FA Cup, Wemble…

Premier League 2018-19: The final day in Opta numbers

Manchester City pipped Liverpool to the Premier League title on a day that broke the competition s record for the most goals scored in a 20-team season.

Liverpool s 97-point tally was a club record but not enough to earn the Reds their first title of the Premier League era, with City retaining their crown.

The Reds  haul would have been enough to win the Premier League in all but one of the previous 26 seasons, but the Reds at least can look forward to a Champions League final against Tottenham.

It was the eighth time the Premier League title has been decided on the final day of the season Omnisport picks out some of the best Opta numbers from Sunday s action.

8 This was the eighth time the Premier League title has been decided on the final day of the …

Casillas: Netherlands clash different to 2010 final

Spain captain Iker Casillas insisted the 2010 FIFA World Cup final means nothing as his team prepare to face the Netherlands again.

Vicente del Bosque s side claimed a 1-0 win after extra-time over the Dutch in the decider in South Africa four years ago for their third straight major tournament.

Casillas said that while both games were important, 2010 was history and played no part heading into Friday s Group B encounter in Salvador.

The final and this match are two very different games and have nothing to do with one another, but they re both very important. We beat them in South Africa, he told a news conference.

When you start the World Cup off with a loss, you have to go full throttle to win the remaining games.

Holland has three experienced players up …

Falcons vs 49ers Week 15 Picks and Predictions: A San Francisco Success Story

Both the Atlanta Falcons and San Francisco 49ers have hopes of making the playoffs and Sunday’s game will go a long way to deciding their respective fates this season. The 49ers have been on a roll recently and are in pursuit of the Cardinals and Rams in the NFC West. 

Meanwhile, the Falcons can’t catch the Bucs in the division but a wild-card spot isn’t out of the question. Don’t miss your NFL betting picks and predictions for the Falcons vs. 49ers.

Rams vs Buccaneers Week 9 Props: Robinson's Role Continues to Grow

In a rematch of last year’s divisional round thriller, and a meeting of two brutally underwhelming teams, the L.A. Rams make the trip across the country to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 9.

L.A. is fresh off its latest beatdown at the hands of the 49ers and looked every bit a desperate team to close last week, with Cooper Kupp & Co. still playing amid an uncompetitive blowout. Tampa, meanwhile, remained lost in the NFL wilderness on TNF a week ago, falling to Baltimore in a fairly sad fashion. 

Despite the flailing nature of both teams, the stage is set for this to be a highly compelling game. We’ve got you covered with our best NFL prop picks, and check out our Rams vs. Buccaneers picks and predictions for more.

NFL Week 15 Picks and Predictions: Howling Pups

NFL underdogs barked loudest last week, finishing 10-4-1 ATS against the NFL odds.

Unfortunately, my NFL picks and predictions stumbled upon two of the four pups that came up short against the point spread.

It was a cruel Sunday, like watching your brothers and sisters open awesome Xmas gifts, and when it came to your turn to rip through the wrapping paper, a goddamn desk lamp was waiting for you.

If Week 14 was Christmas morning for underdog bettors, then I dub Week 15 odds as Boxing Day.

For those not familiar, December 26 – also known as Boxing Day in Canada and the UK – has become one of the best shopping days of the year.

With stores clearing out their remaining holiday stock, you can find some killer deals. And for those …

Steelers vs Lions Prediction, Picks & Odds for This Week’s NFL Preseason Game

Saturday offers Russell Wilson another chance to showcase why he deserves to be the Pittsburgh Steelers’ starting quarterback.

With plenty at stake for Steeler quarterbacks in this preseason finale, the line has swung drastically in Pittsburgh’s direction. However, as our Steelers vs. Lions predictions explain, our NFL picks are bullish on Detroit’s second-string roster ahead of this August 24 clash. 

Steelers vs Lions prediction

My best betLions +6.5 (-105 at FanDuel)

My analysis

The main storyline in this game revolves around the quarterback position for the Pittsburgh Steelers, as Russell Wilson battles Justin Fields for the starting spot come Week 1.

Both men are new to th…