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Mason Mount Is Just Getting Started
When Mason Mount finished his loan spell at Derby County in England’s Championship, the Chelsea he would return to would be very different from the one he had left. The club had been banned from signing players for two transfer windows (it was later reduced to one window at appeal) and was forced to look inwards for reinforcements. Over his two years out on loan, Mount’s reputation had steadily been rising. He had been named in the Eredivisie team of the year while at Vitesse, before helping Derby County qualify for the playoffs under the guise of Chelsea legend (and future manager) Frank Lampard. Now, he was given his chance at the club he joined aged 5 – and he was determined to take it. Within two and a half years of that return, Mount is now an integral part of the Chelsea team, a Cham...
Racing Tips: 2021 Welsh Grand National Tips – The Big Dog Among Chepstow Fancies
The Coral Welsh Grand National over an extended 3m 6f is the big betting race on Bank Holiday Monday, 27 December (2:50). Although the showpiece Grade 3 handicap chase at Chepstow is behind closed doors, it remains a real highlight. SportsLens tipsters give their 2021 Welsh Grand National tips based on the five-day entries. As ever, the stats are our experts’ guide. One of the key Welsh Grand National trends is betting on a race-fit horse. All of the eight most recent winners had at least two previous runs in the National Hunt season under their belt. Three of the last six came to Chepstow off the back of three outings in the campaign. Look for horses who last appeared on the racecourse between three and five weeks beforehand. Favourites have a good recent record with three of the previous...
Racing Tips: 2021 Rowland Meryick Chase Tips – Empire Steel Appeals for Wetherby Boxing Day Feature
The 3m Grade 3 Rowland Meyrick Chase is the feature handicap in the north of England on Boxing Day at Wetherby (2:10). Nine of the 10 declared runners in this year’s renewal have just 9lb between them on official ratings, so it is a fiendishly competitive event. Check out the Rowland Meyrick Chase tips from SportsLens experts below… Seven-year-olds have a particularly strong recent record in this race. Since 2008 (and there have been three abandonments for frost and waterlogging in that time), seven winners came from that age bracket. The favourite has only obliged twice in nine runnings since 2011, so looking beyond the market leader on horse racing betting sites may be wise. Race-fit horses tend to win the Rowland Meyrick Chase with eight of the last nine successful coming to Wetherby of...
Manchester United news: Ralf Rangnick’s side in race with several clubs to sign Kieran Trippier
Manchester United are among a host of Premier League clubs who are interested in signing Kieran Trippier, according to reports. The 31-year-old joined Atletico Madrid from Tottenham Hotspur in the summer of 2019 in a deal worth around £20 million. Since his arrival in Spain, he has clocked up 85 appearances across all competitions with 11 assists to his name. The experienced right-back has also been playing an important role for the Indians this season, earning 14 La Liga appearances so far. However, he has been heavily linked with a return to England. According to a report from 90MIN, Manchester United are among several clubs who are keen to bring Kieran Trippier to Old Trafford. Aaron Wan-Bissaka has been the number one right-back for the Red Devils th...
Sparta Rotterdam vs RKC Waalwijk live stream, preview, and prediction
Sparta Rotterdam will host RKC Waalwijk to play the Eredivisie match on 24th December 2021, Friday. Watch and bet on Sparta Rotterdam vs RKC Waalwijk at bet365>livestreaming>football. Match Info: Kickoff: 01:00, Sparta Stadion Sparta Rotterdam vs RKC Waalwijk Preview Sparta Rotterdam played the match against Vitesse which ended with a 2-2 draw. Sven Mijnans helped score both goals for Sparta Rotterdam at Sparta Stadion. On the other hand, RKC Waalwijk suffered a 4-1 defeat against PSV at Mandemakers Stadion. However, RKC managed to have six shots on target and two corners in this Eredivisie match. Last but not the least, RKC Waalwijk won the match against Sparta Rotterdam by a 1-0 scoreline. Sparta Rotterdam vs RKC Waalwijk Team News Benjamin van Leer is injured for Sparta Rotterdam ...
LeBron James Speaks on Los Angeles Lakers Latest Rough Patch
After a harrowing loss to the Phoenix Suns, LeBron James has some words for the Los Angeles Lakers. Their fall to the Suns marks their third consecutive defeat this week. With Anthony Davis out of the starting lineup for the next month due to an injury, the Lakers are desperately trying to navigate the few games before the end of the year without one of their star players. While James is still pulling numbers, scoring 34 points in the games against the Suns, it was not enough to pull his team up. The Lakers are now at a 16-6 record, showing that they have been struggling despite having Carmelo Anthony and Russell Westbrook as this year’s anchors. James is well aware of the losses the Lakers have faced this NBA season and reflected on the team’s shortcomings. James responded to the team’s r...
Manchester United Transfer News: Erling Haaland and Kingsley Coman on Red Devils’ radar
Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick is looking to improve his squad in the transfer market and the Red Devils have been linked with a couple of attackers in recent weeks. Manchester United keen on signing Kingsley Coman The Bayern Munich attacker has been linked with a move away from the German club and the Red Devils are keen on securing his services. The likes of Barcelona and Real Madrid are in the race as well and it remains to be seen whether Ralf Rangnick can lower the Frenchman to Old Trafford. According to Mundo Deportivo, Bayern Munich are struggling to agree on a contract extension with the French winger and he will be available for a knockdown price because of his contract situation. Coman has proven himself as a quality player in the Bundesliga and he could be an impressive...
Liverpool FC Transfer News: Erling Haaland linked, latest on Joe Gomez’ future
Liverpool are looking to improve their attacking options and they have been linked with a move for the Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland. Meanwhile, the Reds could lose talented young defender Joe Gomez as well. Erling Haaland is a top target for Liverpool According to Sky Sports Germany, Liverpool are one of the teams interested in signing the Norwegian international striker. Apparently, star forward Mohamed Salah is demanding a lucrative contract and quality reinforcements in the transfer market before committing his long term future to the Premier League club and Haaland is one of the signings the Egyptian is keen on. The 21-year-old is a world-class striker and he would be a massive upgrade on the likes of Roberto Firmino. Several other European giants are keen on signing Haalan...
Besiktas vs Goztepe live stream, preview, and prediction
Besiktas will welcome Goztepe to play the Turkish Super Lig clash on 23rd December 2021, Thursday. Watch and bet on Besiktas vs Goztepe at bet365>livestreaming>football. Match Info: Kickoff: 22:00, Vodafone Park Besiktas vs Goztepe Preview Besiktas played the last clash against Fenerbahce in the Super Lig which ended with a 2-2 draw. In this match, Besiktas managed three shots on target and 59% possession. On the other hand, Goztepe suffered a 1-0 loss against Karagumruk at Gursel Aksel Stadium. Last but not the least, Besiktas won the game against Goztepe by a 2-1 score at Gursel Aksel Stadium. Besiktas vs Goztepe Team News Besiktas will be without G. N’Koudou and Mert Günok whereas Goztepe has reported injuries of Lourency and Marko Mihojevic. Besiktas possible starting lineup: Des...
Yeni malatyaspor vs Kayserispor live stream, preview, and prediction
Yeni malatyaspor will play the Turkish Super Lig match against Kayserispor on 23rd December 2021, Thursday. Watch and bet on Yeni malatyaspor vs Kayserispor at bet365>livestreaming>football. Yeni malatyaspor vs Kayserispor Preview Yeni malatyaspor lost the match against Rizespor with a 1-0 scoreline at Caykur Didi Stadyumu. On the other hand, Kayserispor played the game against Gaziantep which ended with a 0-0 draw. Kayserispor managed to have 50% possession in this Turkish Super Lig match. Last but not the least, Yeni malatyaspor and Kayserispor met each other at Malatya Stadyumu and the match ended in a 1-1 draw. Yeni malatyaspor vs Kayserispor Team News Yeni Malatyaspor possible starting lineup: Ozbir; Ciftpinar, Kaya, Wallace; Mallan, Aabid, Ndong, Haddadi; Buyuk, Chouiar, Tetteh...
Football Betting Tips – Nice v Lens preview & prediction
Nice would be eager to secure three more points as they look to seal a top three place in the Ligue 1 standings at the expense of Lens. Watch and bet on Nice v Lens live stream at bet365>livestreaming>football from 20:00 GMT on Wednesday December 22. To watch you must register an account and have a balance of £1 or more. Nice v Lens Match preview Allianz Riveira will see Les Aiglons looking to return to winning ways at home. In their last home game, Christophe Galiter’s men lost 3-0 to Strasbourg. However, a 2-1 win away to highflying Rennes showed what this team is capable of. The Riveira giants should be aiming for a place in the Champions League and they have the squad to do that. A top 3 finish in the first half of the campaign would be a guarantee if they’re able to defeat Lens....
Football Betting Tips – Saint-Etienne v Nantes preview & prediction
Saint-Etienne will be hoping for a better end to a forgettable year that has seen them inch closer and closer towards relegations. Watch and bet on Saint-Etienne v Nantes live stream at bet365>livestreaming>football from 20:00 GMT on Wednesday December 22. To watch you must register an account and have a balance of £1 or more. Saint-Etienne v Nantes Match preview Les Verts are stuck at the bottom of the league table and as they prepare to take on Nantes, they know that it might be a little too late for them. Pascal Dupraz is at the wheel and in his first game in charge, managed to beat La Duchere 1-0 in the Coupe de France. The former striker has enough experience in management and back in 2016, helped Toulouse avoid the drop. Will the relegation specialist work his magic again? Nant...
