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Nice vs PSG: Preview and Expert Football Prediction

April 8, 2023 No Comments

Ligue 1 holders Paris Saint-Germain will travel to Allianz Riviera this Saturday to face European hopefuls Nice in the 30th round of the 2022/23 Ligue 1 season. The hosts’ quest to break into the European spots this season have been slow, yet steady with 45 points so far, taking them to eighth position, five points behind Lille in fifth position. However, a 1-1 draw with Angers last time threatens to undo their patient work as it means they are winless in their last four league games (D4). But it also means that they come into this tie on a 14-game unbeaten run in all competitions (W8, they D6), the second-longest in the club’s history, inching them ever closer to the club record of 16 games set back in 1984. Read more: Manchester United vs Everton: Preview and Expert Football Prediction While they remain unbeaten in that time, they could miss out on the European spots unless they can produce a remarkable turnaround in Ligue 1’s final nine games. However, given that they have been unbeaten in home league action since September and won this fixture against league leaders PSG last season, they may have some belief they can open up the title race, for other teams at least. Meanwhile, PSG come into this tie in terrible form, having lost their last two league games. As a result, pressure is mounting on coach Christophe Galtier, who incidentally was Nice coach last season. The French man will know that his former side will not want to do him favours as they will also be keen on taking maximum points. He hasn’t overseen a victory in a personal away H2H against Nice since November 2013 (D3, L4), casting doubt on whether PSG can avoid a third-straight Ligue 1 defeat for the first time since 2010. Nevertheless, the Parisians travel to the Southeastern coast of France holding a healthy six-point lead atop Ligue 1 ahead of the round. The Ligue 1 title is their last shot to glory this season, having already been knocked out of the Champions League and Coupe de France. They can’t afford to let the Ligue 1 title slip too. Click here to get today’s soccer prediction.

Manchester United vs Everton: Preview and Expert Football Prediction

April 8, 2023 No Comments

Manchester United will continue their quest for the top four this Saturday when they welcome relegation relegation-threatened Everton to Old Trafford. Both sides are fighting at opposite ends of the table, with the hosts part of three teams fighting for third and fourth position, while the visitors are in a battle with nine other teams fighting to avoid relegation. United come into this tie on the back of a massive 1-0 win over Brentford last time out. The win ended a run of three league games without a win (D1, L3) and took their season’s point tally to 53. That point toilet places them in fourth position, level on points with third-placed Newcastle United and three ahead of fifth-placed Tottenham, who have played one more game. Read more: Southampton vs Manchester City: Preview and Expert Football Prediction They will hope to keep their feet firmly planted in the top four and will be happy that they will return to Old Trafford, where they have enjoyed much of their success this season. Erik ten Hag’s men have lost only one game at Old Trafford in the Premier League (W10, D3) and have conceded the fewest goals at home in the league. So they will fancy their chances of winning this game against an Everton side that they have a remarkable 38 Premier League (PL) wins against. Meanwhile, Sean Dyche’s side secured a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Tottenham Hotspur last time. They won the point came despite playing most of the second half with ten men after Abdoulaye Doucoure was shown a straight red card for shoving Harry Kane. The result extended Everton’s unbeaten run to four PL matches (W1, D3), pushing them to 16th position in the standings. Although they sit outside the relegation zone on goal difference alone ahead of the game week, there’s a new fighting spirit in this squad who have now found an equaliser immediately after falling behind to each of their last three goals conceded. So, they will travel to Old Trafford in high spirits and confident of another strong performance. If they win here, manager Dyche will grab an impressive personal record of becoming the second-ever English manager to win away at Old Trafford in the PL with two different clubs. Click here to get the correct score predictions for this game.

Southampton vs Manchester City: Preview and Expert Football Prediction

April 8, 2023 No Comments

Relegation favourites Southampton will welcome Premier League defending champions Manchester City to St. Mary’s Stadium this Saturday for the 29th round of the 2022/23 Premier League season. The Saints’ march to Premier League relegation is unfolding before our eyes, with each passing game confirming the almost inevitable outcome of Championship football next season. A 1-0 loss to struggling West Ham last time out saw them record their 18th loss of the season (W6, D5) and kept them rooted at the bottom spot after 29 rounds of games. Unfortunately, the result also showed one of their glaring weaknesses as they conceded their 12th Premier League set-piece goal of the season. Read more: Sevilla vs Celta Vigo: Preview and Expert Football Prediction So they will welcome the Premier League top scorers this season to St. Mary’s, looking to stop a run of four games without a win (D2, L2) and also make it two wins in two games against City. Southampton beat City 2-0 the last time both teams met in the Carabao Cup and will need a miracle to extend that decent run against the Premier League holders here. Pep Guardiola’s side come into this game in hot form, having won their last seven games in all competitions. Their last outing was a mesmerising 4-1 win over rivals Liverpool, helping to keep them within eight points of league leaders Arsenal. With the Gunners not in action till Sunday when they face Liverpool at Anfield, City will see this as an opportunity to cut the gap to within five points, albeit temporarily. Having not tasted defeat in their last eleven competitive games (W9, D2) while also winning their last three away gans with two clean sheets, they will fancy their chances of getting maximum points against the Saints, who are the league’s joint-lowest scorers. Meanwhile, Southampton have won none of the last seven home league games in which they conceded the first goal (D2, L5). Click here to get accurate bet tips today.

Man United make decision of Marcel Sabitzer

April 7, 2023 No Comments

Manchester United have reportedly decided to make Marcel Sabitzer’s loan move from Bayern Munich permanent in the summer. According to a report by 90min, Erik ten Hag is a fan of the Austrian midfielder and wants United to sign him permanently when his loan deal at the club expires this June. Sabitzer joined United on loan from Bayern on deadline day in January and has made eleven appearances in all competitions. He has enjoyed his time at Old Trafford since Christian Eriksen and Casemiro were sidelined due to injury and suspension. Ten Hag is keen to boost the quality of United’s midfield ahead of next season, and the club considers Sabitzer a potential bargain to do so on a permanent deal. Read more: PSG concede defeat in the quest to extend Lionel Messi’s contract It remains to be seen if Bayern Munich, under new coach Thomas Tuchl will want to sell the player. Sabitzer had been out of favour at Bayern under former boss Julian Nagelsmann. But as per the report, the situation has stayed the same under new coach Tuchel, and Bayern will not stand in the player’s way of a permanent exit. They are prepared to sell for a sum similar to what they initially paid RB Leipzig in August 2021 – around €16m (£13.7m). Apart from Man United, other European sides are interested in Sabitzer. But he is understood to be happy at United, having settled well since arriving. So United are the player’s first choice.

Cody Gakpo admits to confusion over his Liverpool role

April 7, 2023 No Comments

Liverpool January signing Cody Gakpo has admitted that he doesn’t know Jurgen Klopp’s long-term plan amid uncertainty over his current role in the Liverpool tactical set-up. The Netherlands international joined Liverpool in January for a reported £35.4m and has proven to be an intelligent addition. This comes after struggling in his first few games. The forward has scored four goals since his move to Anfield, including two against Manchester United, a record 7-0 win. But despite his improved form, Liverpool have struggled to win games in recent weeks and are now on a run of four games without a win. Read more: Robert Lewandowski reveals he wanted to join Man Utd Speaking to the press, Gakpo has discussed his side’s poor run of form and their upcoming game against league leaders Arsenal. Although the forward admitted that things are not going how Liverpool wants, he insisted on looking at the positives of the recent performances. “I think if you see this game [against Chelsea], we got a point here, and it is a small step in the right direction, and for me, it is something for the club to get some momentum again and start winning games again,” he said. “Obviously, when you don’t have support from the home crowd, it’s slightly different, but I don’t know. We just have to be better in the away games. We wanted to win here, but in the end, we made a step in the right direction if you compare it to the last game, so we have to keep building on that and improve.” Gakpo also spoke about the uncertainty around his best position in the team. The 23-year-old has recently played as a number nine but admitted that he’s tactically unsure where his future lies. “I have played almost every game in that central position, and for me, it is just about getting used to that position. I don’t know the long-term plan. You will have to ask the manager,” he added. “For sure [Firmino has helped], Bobby is an amazing player and person. He tries to help me where I can, and I really appreciate that. I like to be here and having a good time.”

Sevilla vs Celta Vigo: Preview and Expert Football Prediction

April 7, 2023 No Comments

Celta Vigo will travel to Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán this Friday to face Sevilla in the 28th Round of the 2022/23 La Liga season. Sevilla will hope to make it two wins in two games under new manager José Luis Mendilibar when they host Vigo in this game. Mendilibar took over from former boss Jorge Sampaoli last month and became Sevilla’s third permanent manager this season, given that current Wolves coach Julen Loptegui began the season for the hosts. The new coach will hope that he can steer his side towards a consistent push for a top-half finish–a feat his predecessors couldn’t achieve. His side come into this tie sitting in 13th position, thanks to a 2-0 away win last time. Read more: AC Milan vs Empoli: Preview and Expert Football Prediction The result was Sevilla’s first clean sheet in five league games and moved them four points from 19th-placed Almeria ahead of this round of matches. So, they will know they aren’t clear of danger yet and will be desperate to continue their positive start to life under their new coach. They will fancy their chances here because they have not lost to Celta Vigo in their last five head-to-heads. However, Celta Vigo are a team in solid form, having not lost in their last six league games (W3, D3). Like Sevilla, they also had a change of manager this season, with former Eduardo Coudet replaced by Carlos Carvalhal in November. But unlike their hosts, Celta has enjoyed a positive turn of events under their new manager. Carvalhal took over when Celta Vigo was sitting in 16th position, but he guided the team into the top half, just two points behind the top seven places. Therefore, they should be confident of taking a point home from Seville just as they did last season (2-2), especially after conceding just one half-time lead from their last ten La Liga games. However, they have not recorded a win away at Sevilla since a 2-1 win in September 2015 and have not defeated a Mendilibar-led side in five attempts (D3, L2). Click here to get accurate football predictions.

AC Milan vs Empoli: Preview and Expert Football Prediction

April 7, 2023 No Comments

AC Milan will continue their quest for the top four this Friday when they welcome Empoli to San Siro for the 229th round of the 2022/23 Serie A season. The hosts kept their chances of finishing in the Champions League spot of the Serie A table alive with a huge 4-0 win over champions-elect Napoli last time. The win ended a four-game (D2, L2) winless competitive run for Stefano Piolli’s men and .moved them into third position on the table. While that should spark confidence for the rest of the season, Pioli warned, “It’s just one game”, as he aims to stay focused on two competitions. A win against Empoli will keep the pressure on second-placed Lazio. However, Pioli could already have one eye on their Champions League quarter-finals first-leg next week against Napoli. Read more: West Ham vs Newcastle: Preview and Expert Football Prediction With six wins out of their last nine Seria A home matches (D2, L1), scoring 2+ goals on seven occasions, the Rossoneri could be warming San Siro for the bigger battle ahead. So we can expect an over 2.5 goals game here. Empoli will look to break a poor run of form in their games against AC Milan, having lost their last four games against their hosts. They will hope to take advantage of a potentially distracted Milan as they travel with a 12-point cushion above the relegation zone after a 1-0 win over Lecce last matchday halted a four-game losing streak. Coach Paolo Zanetti celebrated the three points and hinted that the visitors “want to make a good impression” here, aiming for their fourth win in a 16th away competitive H2Hs (D1, L11). Zanetti’s men had won at this venue earlier in February against Inter Milan (1-0) but failed to build upon that victory, losing three of their next four away league games (D1). They will hope for a better away outing this time as they attempt to get into the top half. Click here to get correct score tips daily.

Lampard to become new Chelsea boss

April 6, 2023 No Comments

Chelsea are reportedly close to hiring former player Frank Lampard as caretaker manager until the end of the season. According to a report by Italian football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano via 90mjn, the Blues are close to reaching an agreement with the Chelsea legend, with the final details currently being finalised. Lampard has previously managed and played for the club, making 648 appearances and scoring 211 goals during his career at Stamford Bridge. Read more: PSG concede defeat in the quest to extend Lionel Messi’s contract But he didn’t enjoy so much success as a first team manager of the London side. During his previous short tenure Lampard won 52.4% of his games and was eventually sacked after a run of poor results. However, he is set to return to the Chelsea dugout, albeit temporarily, following the sacking of Graham Potter. According to Romano, Lampard and Chelsea have an agreement in place, and only the finer details of the deal are still left to be decided. According to reports, the decision to search for a new temporary coach has come from Bruno Saltor’s unwillingness to continue in the role. Bruno is keen to stay loyal to Potter – the man who gave him a start as a coach when he retired as a player in 2019. Despite Lampard accepting an interim role, he still fancies himself as good enough for Chelsea and would be keen to find a permanent post. Meanwhile, Chelsea have opened talks with former Barcelona and Spain coach Luis Enrique, who we reported had flown into England with his agents for talks with the Blues regarding a permanent managerial role.

Robert Lewandowski reveals he wanted to join Man Utd

April 6, 2023 No Comments

Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski has revealed he was eager to join Manchester United earlier in his career when he was still playing for Borussia Dortmund. The Polish international was among the most sought-after rising stars in 2011 when he received a direct phone call from legendary Man United boss Sir Alex Ferguson to join the Premier League. But Borussia Dortmund and Jurgen Klopp blocked a potential move. Read more: Graham Potter TURNS DOWN Leicester’s approach Lewandowski began his career in the Polish lower leagues at age 16 before landing with top-flight Lech Poznan in 2008. He scored 41 times in 82 appearances across all competitions for the club before earning a move to Borussia Dortmund in 2010. He was a regular in Klopp’s side that won the 2010/11 Bundesliga title. However, he wasn’t a prolific goalscorer at that stage of his career. Nevertheless, it appears that Man United and Alex Ferguson quickly saw his enormous potential and wanted to sign him around July 2011. United needed a fresh injection up front and would sign Robin van Persie to spearhead their next Premier League title charge the following year, but they also spoke to Lewandowski. “I remember the moment exactly,” Lewandowski has now recalled in an interview with Sport Bild. “We had a friendly with Dortmund in preparation, I think, against Bochum. I was subbed at half-time. I looked at my mobile phone in the dressing room. There was a text message with the sender +44. Ferguson had tried to call me and then sent me a message. He wanted to talk to me. “I was still in the dressing room. I took a shower and called him back in a quiet corner. My English wasn’t as good as it is today. He has a strong Scottish accent. I was so focused on understanding what he meant! Alex Ferguson tried to be considerate and spoke slowly. “I was 22 years old. It was a special moment. I spoke to Aki Watzke and Jurgen Klopp in the camp. I wanted to go to Man United! But they said: ‘No chance, Robert. We need you. You have to stay.” Lewandowski stayed back and went on to score 30 goals in all competitions the next season for the first time in his career as Dortmund retained their title. He took the club to the Champions League final against Bayern Munich a year later before a free transfer to the Bavarian side in 2014. He seemed to get even better at Allianz Arena and netted 344 times in 375 games.

PSG concede defeat in the quest to extend Lionel Messi’s contract

April 5, 2023 No Comments

Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly accepted that Lionel Messi is unlikely to extend his contract in the French capital. The Argentina international is out of contract at Parc des Princes this summer and had opened contract discussions with the club after the World Cup. However, Messi and PSG have failed to reach an agreement since then, and there is now a big chance that the 35-year-old will not renew his contract. Read more: Wolves ready to make a huge offer for Dani Ceballos According to reports making the rounds in the UK, PSG have now accepted that it is unlikely that the 35-year-old will stay at Parc des Princes beyond this season. That further opens the door to a return to Messi’s former club Barcelona, who have sent representatives to discuss a deal that will bring Messi back. Last week Barca vice-president Rafa Yuste admitted that the club is ‘in contact’ with Messi and his representatives about a return two years after his exit. “Leo and his family know my affection for them,” he told reporters. “I participated in the negotiations that unfortunately did not lead to success. “I’m gutted that Leo could not continue at our club. Of course, if you talk about La Masia, you talk about Messi. But, of course, I would love to see him come back for what it could represent at a sporting, social and economic level. “And I think the fans, too, because beautiful stories in life have to have a happy ending. And we are in love with Messi, and I think Messi is in love with Barça and the city of Barcelona. So we are in contact with them, yes.” Messi’s father, Jorge, will reportedly fly to Barcelona within the next week to resume discussing a transfer back to Camp Nou.

Nice vs PSG: Preview and Expert Football Prediction

Manchester United vs Everton: Preview and Expert Football Prediction

Southampton vs Manchester City: Preview and Expert Football Prediction

Man United make decision of Marcel Sabitzer

Cody Gakpo admits to confusion over his Liverpool role

Sevilla vs Celta Vigo: Preview and Expert Football Prediction

AC Milan vs Empoli: Preview and Expert Football Prediction

Lampard to become new Chelsea boss

Robert Lewandowski reveals he wanted to join Man Utd

PSG concede defeat in the quest to extend Lionel Messi’s contract

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