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Manchester United contact Brendan Rodgers after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer sacking
Manchester United have contacted Brendan Rodgers after the sacking of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as manager, according to reports. The 48-year-old is currently managing at Leicester City but he could be convinced to leave the East Midlands side to take over at Old Trafford. According to The Sun, United have made contact with Rodgers as they look to replace Solskjaer. It is said that they are ready to fork out £8 million in compensation to Leicester. Ole lost his job at Old Trafford on Sunday after remaining at the helm of affairs for nearly three years. The Premier League club took this drastic decision after the Red Devils suffered a 4-1 thrashing at Watford last weekend. With this defeat, they have dropped to eighth in the league standings, with 12 points behind t...
Did New Cheltenham Gold Cup Favourite A Plus Tard Beat Much in the Betfair Chase?
Hindsight is a wonderful thing but there have been tougher renewals of the Betfair Chase than the one A Plus Tard bolted up in at Haydock Park. No Irish trained racehorse had ever won this leg of the Stayers Chase Triple Crown until now. The well-backed 11/10 favourite on horse racing betting sites jumped for fun under Rachael Blackmore and never had a nervous moment on Merseyside. Content to let three-time Betfair Chase winner Bristol De Mai and January’s Peter Marsh victor Royale Pagaille take each other on up front, A Plus Tard simply waited in the wings under his jockey. Some call it a patient ride. Who needs patience when you win in facile fashion? A good leap four out helped Blackmore’s mount cruise into contention. By next the fence, they were disputing the lead. Bristol De Mai weak...
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Steps Down as Manchester United Manager Following 1-4 Defeat at Watford
Following one of Manchester United‘s most torturous periods exacerbated by a surprising 1-4 defeat at Watford yesterday, Old Trafford manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is now officially stepping down as manager. “Ole will always be a legend at Manchester United and it is with regret that we have reached this difficult decision,” an official statement from the team reads. “While the past few weeks have been disappointing, they should not obscure all the work he has done over the past three years to rebuild the foundations for long-term success.” The statement continued to pay tribute to Solskjaer’s tenure at the Red Devils both as a player and as a manager. While no successor has been named for the time being, rumors have surfaced over recent weeks about the potential hiring of Zinedine Zidane, ...
Andrew Mount’s SpreadEx Analysis – Sunday November 21st
Leading racing advisor Andrew Mount turns his attention to Sunday’s SpreadEx markets to find the best value spread betting and fixed odds opportunities. Sign up with Spreadex today to get £36 of free horse racing bets! Spreadex offers both normal fixed odds betting plus spread betting on horse racing. There are some key differences between this form of gambling and placing regular fixed odds bets. Get the calls right and punters could win big, but the potential to lose money can be much higher. Intrigued? Then check out this how to spread bet on horse racing guide: Andrew has been in good form this week and he has just the one recommended bet/trade at Exeter’s meeting on Sunday: Horse Racing Betting Tips for Sunday November 21st EXETER 1.30 SWINCOMBE FLEAT was probably flattered when winni...
Sunday’s Horse Racing Live Streaming – Watch Troytown Handicap Chase from Navan Live + Get a Free Bet
This Sunday, 21 November, the horse racing live streaming on offer with QuinnBet is must-see. Where else can new customers watch and bet on horse racing and get a risk free bet of £25? Nobody does streaming better. That is why QuinnBet are among the top live horse racing streaming sites in the UK today. On Sunday, there are three meetings in the UK and Ireland with the main focus on the Emerald Isle. That is because it’s Troytown Handicap Chase day at Navan, where punters can watch and bet on horse racing action that also includes the Grade 3 Monksfield Novice Hurdle. In the UK, meanwhile, horse racing live streaming on QuinnBet comes from Uttoxeter and Exeter. These are National Hunt tracks that both host black type races at different points in the jumps season, so there’s lots to learn f...
Andrew Mount’s Horse Racing Tips – Sunday November 21st
Leading racing advisor Andrew Mount is a contributor to the Racing Post, Racing Post Weekender, Racing & Football Outlook and the GG.co.uk website. He is also a regular pundit on William Hill Racing Radio. Andrew has more stats and system-based picks for Sunday’s action. Join SBK now and get a £20 risk free bet if the first bet loses via their new customer offer refund bonus. Andrew heads to Uttoxeter for three recommended bets on Sunday November 21st: UTTOXETER 12.40 GUETAPAN COLLONGES (system – owner J P McManus in low-grade handicaps) Owner J P McManus, better know for big-race success at the spring festivals, does well with his low-grade jumps handicappers in Britain. Had we bet all those to run in Class 5 company we’d have found 102 winners from 455 runners (22.4% strike-rate) for...
Genoa vs Roma live stream, preview, team news & prediction
Genoa start life under new boss Andriy Shevchenko as they take on Roma on Sunday at Stadio Luigi Ferraris. Watch and bet on Genoa vs Roma live on Sunday, 21th November at 8:45 pm (BST) at bet365>livestreaming>football. Genoa made a terrible start to the new season under Davide Ballardini. The Italian manager was dismissed from his position earlier this month after the Griffins went nine consecutive matches without a win. They are currently 17th in the league standings, winning only a single game this season. Roma made a promising start to the new campaign under Jose Mourinho but their performances deteriorated as the season progressed. They are currently sitting eighth in the league table, winning six of their 12 matches. Genoa vs Roma team news Genoa possible start...
Manchester City vs Everton preview, team news, betting tips & prediction
Manchester City will look to reduce the gap with league leaders Chelsea with a win over Everton in the Premier League this weekend. The two sides will meet on the 21st of November at 14:00 pm BST. Pep Guardiola’s side are third in the league table, six points adrift of the league leaders. They were recently beaten by Crystal Palace at home and the players will be looking to bounce back strongly here. Manchester City have done very well against Everton in the recent meetings and they will look to extend that run with a win here. Meanwhile, the Toffees are 11th in the table and they have been quite poor in recent weeks. Rafael Benitez is under pressure to turn things around here. Manchester City vs Everton team news Manchester City possible starting lineup: Ederson; W...
Tottenham vs Leeds United preview, team news, betting tips & prediction
Antonio Conte takes charge of his first Premier League home game with Tottenham and the Italian will look to pick up a win against Leeds United this weekend. The two sides will meet on the 21st of November at 16:30 pm BST. Spurs were held to a draw against Everton in their last Premier League game and Conte will be desperate to pick up his first win on Sunday. The Londoners are currently 10th in the league table and they will be hoping to finish in the European places this season. The home side cannot afford to slip up right now and Spurs will be under pressure to pick up all three points. Marcelo Bielsa’s side have been in very poor form this season and they are currently 17th in the league table. Leeds have picked up just two league wins this season and they will be hop...
Inter Milan vs Napoli live stream, preview, team news & prediction
Inter Milan will be looking to close the gap to leaders Napoli on Sunday when the two sides meet each other at San Siro. Watch and bet on Inter Milan vs Napoli live on Sunday, 21th November at 6:00 pm (BST) at bet365>livestreaming>football. Inter Milan played out a goalless draw with AC Milan last time out and now they are set to face another difficult opponent this weekend. The defending champions are currently third in the league table and are seven points behind their rivals on Sunday. Napoli have been spectacular in Serie A this season. The Blues haven’t lost a single game in the Italian top-flight and are currently level on points with Milan at the top of the table. Inter Milan vs Napoli team news Inter Milan possible starting lineup: Handanovic; Skriniar...
Fiorentina vs AC Milan live stream, preview, team news & prediction
AC Milan will be back in action this weekend as they lock horns with Fiorentina at the Stadio Artemio Franchi on Saturday. Watch and bet on Fiorentina vs AC Milan live on Saturday, 20th November at 7:30 pm (BST) at bet365>livestreaming>football. AC Milan are currently level on points with Napoli at the top of the Serie A table. They have made an impressive start to the new campaign, claiming 10 victories from 12 matches to make themselves a strong contender for the league title. Fiorentina are seventh in the league standings with 18 points to their name. Their previous match saw them losing 1-0 against Juventus last month, so La Viola will be looking to bounce back this weekend. Fiorentina vs AC Milan team news Fiorentina possible starting lineup: Terracciano; Odrio...
Manchester United will sack Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after Watford defeat
Manchester United will dismiss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer from his current position at Old Trafford, according to reports. The Norwegian boss was already under huge pressure after the Red Devils’ humiliating defeats against Liverpool and Manchester City. However, his side reached a new low this season when they lost 4-1 against Watford on Saturday. Joshua King and Ismaila Sarr scored a goal each in the first half before Joao Pedro and Emmanuel Dennis also earned their names on the scoresheet to claim an emphatic victory for the home side. United are said to have called an emergency board meeting after that humiliating loss. As per The Sun, Solskjaer has managed his final match in charge of the Manchester side and he will be dismissed within the next 48 hours. ...
