Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund Match Preview

The latest Der Klassiker comes at a time when it seems Bayern Munich are in crisis and they could take their anger out on Borussia Dortmund. The German champions have just been eliminated from the Champions League by Villarreal and they now have just domestic competitions to try to win. They are on the road to winning a tenth consecutive league title in this campaign and BVB is the only club closest to them on the league table now. If they win this game, they will move 12 points clear of the visitors and that should be enough motivation to get them to win all the points. Bayern has dominated this fixture in recent times and they have won all their last five meetings with BVB in all competitions. Marco Rose has done a good job at Dortmund so far and beating Bayern in this game will be special. But the host also knows the threat BVB carries and should be harder to play against than we could think. Robert Lewandowski has been in great form and this game offers him another chance to haunt his former club.

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Arsenal vs Manchester United Match Preview

Arsenal hosts Manchester United for this important Premier League game after their impressive 4-2 win at Chelsea in their last outing. After losing three consecutive games, we all thought Mikel Arteta’s men were dead and buried and will not challenge for a Champions League spot again. However, their win against Chelsea in their last game has renewed their push for the top four and they will look to beat a struggling United in this match. The Red Devils have some of the best players in the world on their team, but they cannot put results together and now risks missing out on a place in the top four. They were beaten 4-0 by Liverpool in their last game and that result makes this match a must-win for them. With Cristiano Ronaldo returning to training and available to play this game, they have a boost. However, he alone cannot get the team the win and the other players need to work hard to achieve that against a determined Arsenal side. Manchester United won the last time they met, but Arsenal had not lost any of the previous four encounters.

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Manchester City vs Liverpool Match Preview

Manchester City and Liverpool will face each other weeks after their 2-2 draw at the Etihad and this time Liverpool will be keen to get the upperhand. The Reds are chasing an unprecedented quadruple and they can keep believing in it if they can reach the final of the FA Cup. They have won the League Cup, are one point behind City in the Premier League title race and are also in the semi-final of the FA Cup and the Champions League. Manchester City know they have to stop Liverpool from doing that and the Reds will feel unbeatable if they manage to beat them today. City’s chances of earning a win from this match has not been helped by the fact that they will be without Kyle Walker and Kevin de Brune who both got injured in their match against Atletico Madrid. Jurgen Klopp has all his Liverpool players fit and available in an important time in this season and he would feel confident in them winning this match for him. Both clubs have already met twice this season, with both games ending in 2-2 draws, which just shows the closeness in quality between both of them.

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Lyon vs West Ham Match Preview

West Ham will visit Lyon as they continue chasing European glory in this campaign and David Moyes’ side will know their trip to France will be tough. They were held to a 1-1 draw at home in the first leg even though they had to play some minutes with ten men. It was a brave performance from them. This game offers them the chance to complete what they have started already, but it would be much harder to get a win in France now that the away goals rule has been abolished. The Irons are battling for a European place on the league table and has to also do well in the Europa League, which is a commendable thing for them to do. Will Lyon allow them make the semi-final? The French club wants a crack at this competition and they will feel confident in themselves finishing the job at home after that first leg draw in England. But they are struggling to get wins, having won just one of their last five matches although others have been draws. Another stalemate in this game could lead to penalties which might not favour them.

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Barcelona vs Eintracht Frankfurt Match Preview

Barcelona will look to make the semi-final of the Europa League by beating Eintracht Frankfurt in this quarterfinal return leg after their 1-1 draw in Germany. Xavi Hernandez has made them one of the most-improved clubs in the world in recent months and if he wins a trophy at the helm, it would be a nice cherry on the cake. The Catalans have been lucky with the in-form Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang who joined them unexpectedly from Arsenal in January and has been scoring goals for fun. The striker will look to get another one in this game, but as they found out in the first leg, Frankfurt will not be pushovers and they will fight to ensure they get something from this match. The Germans have not won any of their last five matches and they even got beaten 2-1 at the weekend, but when they face tough opponents they bring out their bests. Barca has not lost any of their last ten matches and they won eight of those games which will boost their confidence ahead of this game.  

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Portugal vs Turkey Match Preview

Can you imagine a World Cup without Cristiano Ronaldo and Diogo Jota? Well that could happen as Portugal struggles to qualify for the FIFA World Cup later this year. They were beaten to an automatic ticket in their group by Serbia and will now navigate through the playoff to earn a spot in the competition. The first game on their Playoff path is against a Turkish side that also underperformed in the qualifying groups, but cannot be underrated. They have some of the finest players in Europe in different positions and they will certainly cause troubles for the Portuguese in this match. Portugal has not won any of their last two international matches and that contributed to why they failed to get a World Cup ticket automatically. They even lost their last game at home to Serbia and Turkey will feel they can also stun the host in this match. The Turks won their last three qualifying matches and haven’t lost any of their last four games ahead of this match. That form could prove pivotal in this match and Portugal cannot afford to underestimate their opponents until the 90 minutes is over.

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Betting on Harry Kane’s Next Club: Would he fit in at Manchester United?

For a time last summer, It seemed like Harry Kane’s journey with Tottenham Hotspur was finally coming to an end. The England international will be remembered as one of Tottenham’s all-time greats. He was a key figure in their Champions League campaign in 2018-2019 when they reached the final. With Kane leading the line they also managed to challenge for the Premier League title on a few occasions but were unable to finish top of the pile.  For sure, Kane would be remembered fondly by the Spurs supporters, but if he leaves the club in the coming year, it’s likely he won’t have any major trophies under his belt. It’s every footballer’s dream to become a legend at a club like Spurs, however, a player with the talent Kane has should be winning titles, not just competing! For gamblers who fancy a change from ruletti, it may be wise to listen to make some cash. The majority of the football betting world are predicting that Kane’s next club will be based in Manchester. It seems both United and City look set to battle each other for the Londoner’s signature. In this article, we will take a look at whether or not he would be a good fit for the Red Devils. Kane’s Price Tag Even during the pandemic, the best footballers on the planet carry a heavy price tag, especially if one of those players plays for Tottenham Hotspur. The North London club’s current chairman is Daniel Levy, a shrewd businessman who is known for making a lot of money in the transfer market.  He has generated huge profits from selling players like Gareth Bale, Michael Carrick and Dimitar Berbatov. Although it is unclear what club he will be playing for next season, what is clear is that if he leaves Spurs, Kane won’t be going cheap. The 28-year-old is coming into his prime, so a club should be able to get at least 4 or 5 years out of him.  However, his resale value will surely have plummeted in that time. If a club were to sign Kane for over £150 million, in five years he will probably be worth a fraction of that. Very few players over the age of 30 sell for over £100 million, so clubs will have to consider this when buying him. While Real Madrid were rumoured as a possible destination in previous years, it is now believed they simply can’t afford the figures being mentioned. Do Manchester United Need Kane? With United extending Edison Cavani’s current contract for another year, and Mason Greenwood performing well, many are wondering if they need Harry Kane. Cavani has a lot of experience, and he has adapted well in the English league. Mason Greenwood looks to be the real deal, and many are hoping that Cavani will teach him how to be the main man at a club, so is it worth United spending a large sum of money on another forward?  However, players like Harry Kane don’t come up for sale often, and Manchester United is one of the only clubs that could afford his transfer fee and his lucrative wages. United have a reputation of spending big money on players, and despite missing out on attacking player Antoine Griezmann previously, and trying again last summer, still managed to end up bolstering their front line, by re-signing club legend Cristiano Ronaldo.    It’s a huge prospect to think of Kane linking up with Ronaldo and would surely make Manchester United unstoppable going forward. Yet, the cost is off putting and the reality appears to be that they are strong in the forward department already. It’s felt there should be more emphasis put on recruiting a defensive midfielder as the current players don’t appear up to the task and this could scupper any move for Kane. Would Manchester United Trade Players with Spurs to Lure Kane? To get the deal done, United could include some of their current players into the deal. There have been rumours that the French striker Anthony Martial and English attacking midfielder Jesse Lingard could be part of the deal. Although Martial played incredible in the 19/20 season, he has struggled to hit the same heights this season. He also sustained an injury which put him on the sidelines for the later part of the season. Lingard played superbly when joining West Ham on loan in January and indeed has performed well for Manchester United since his return. Yet, these are two attacking players who could certainly be used to sweeten the deal for Spurs. Spurs fans won’t want to see Kane leaving. However, if he goes they will want to make sure they have someone that will be ready to replace him. If both Martial and Lingard arrive at Spurs, most Spurs supporters would be happy. However, because Tottenham has failed to reach the Champions League next season, it might be hard to tempt United players to leave.  Kane gets Injured Frequently The standards set at Manchester United are high, and the best players are expected to perform well week in week out throughout the whole season. This season they will be playing in the Champions League again, while they will also want to challenge for the Premier League title and the domestic cups. Silverware is important at Old Trafford, so the best players are expected to play approximately 50 games a season.  Kane is known to pick up knocks now and again. One of the main reasons why Ronaldo has been so consistent is that he rarely gets injured. Kane sustains his fair share of injuries and it could cost the club a lot of money if he is sidelined for a long time. Although this is the same risk when signing any new player, Kane seems to be quite injury prone. Manchester United will have to take this into account if they decide to spend millions on him.  Summary After re-signing Ronaldo, Manchester United’s current owners might be keen to

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Middlesbrough vs Chelsea Match Preview

Middlesbrough has had a sensational FA Cup run full of giant killings and they will look to end the hopes of another Premier League club. They have eliminated Manchester United and Tottenham to reach this stage of the competition and they will feel confident they can go even further. Their home has become a fortress and they head into this match having not lost any of their last nine matches at home. That stat shows the odds are stacked against Chelsea even though Thomas Tuchel’s side is the best in the world right now. The Blues have won the Champions League and Club World Cup in the space of one year and they have just lost the League Cup final against Liverpool. They have the players to win this game, but Boro has proved too strong to handle to several teams in the competition already and will now look to end Chelsea’s run. The last time these clubs met was in 2017, but Chelsea has a solid head to head record against them, winning all their last five games against each other.

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Arsenal vs Aston Villa Match Preview

Arsenal will look to get back to winning ways when they face Aston Villa in the Premier League for this game. The Gunners have just been beaten 2-0 at home by Liverpool, but they will feel Liverpool is one of the most in-form clubs in the world now. Mikel Arteta’s side has done very well against lesser opponents, but can they beat Villa? They might not be playing against Liverpool, but they will face a former Liverpool star in hot form. Philippe Coutinho joined Steven Gerrard’s side at the start of this year and he has been lighting up the Premier League. The midfielder has 4 goals from 9 Premier League games and will be keen to improve on that tally when he visits Villa. Arsenal won the reverse of this fixture, but Villa had won the previous three matches between both clubs and would be fancying their chances of upsetting the odds in this game.

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Crystal Palace vs Manchester City Match Preview

City will visit Palace hoping to keep the gap between them and Liverpool at the top of the league table at 6 points, before the Reds play their outstanding game. Pep Guardiola’s side are under a lot of pressure to keep winning matches and Jurgen Klopp’s men relentlessly pursue them. Both clubs will still face each other in the league this season in a game that could decide where the title ends, but City needs to keep winning. Palace has been an exciting club to watch under Patrick Vieira this season and they will put up a real show in London for this game. They have won so many matches, but they have done enough to secure a comfortable finish inside the top half of the league table. The Eagles are unbeaten in their last four matches and will not want to lose that record at home to City. City was beaten by Tottenham not so long ago, and they will be worry about losing to yet another London club. When both clubs met in the reverse of this fixture, City lost 2-0 at home to an unfancied Palace side, and a similar result will be disastrous.

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