Sporting Preview RSS news feed http://sportingpreview.com Sporting Preview News RSS Feed sportingpreview.com en Beckham Junior 12/1 To Play For England Brooklyn Beckham has taken his first step in emulating his Dad by signing for a professional football team. The 14 year old Beckham has signed for Queens Park Rangers academy and bookmaker Paddy Power are giving odds of 12/1 that he will one day play for England. http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012911.php Tue, 21 May 2013 17:33:08 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012911.php Benitez And Di Matteo Favourites For Stoke City Job As Pulis Departs Seven year veteran Tony Pulis is set to leave Stoke City by mutual consent and Paddy Power have Roberto Di Matteo and Rafa Benitez as favourites in the running to take over. http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012910.php Tue, 21 May 2013 17:26:12 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012910.php Tottenham v Sunderland: The Tactical View And The Trader's View Emmanuel Adebayor has endured a disappointing second season with Tottenham, but in the past couple of matches he's looked close to his best - against Chelsea, in particular, he was intelligent with his movement and scored a fine curled effort into the far corner. http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012908.php Sun, 19 May 2013 13:23:49 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012908.php Newcastle v Arsenal: The Tactical View And The Trader's View Newcastle have been dreadful when playing against pace and through-balls recently - most obviously in the disastrous 6-0 home defeat against Liverpool three weeks ago, when Coutinho and Daniel Sturridge tore them to shreds. http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012906.php Sun, 19 May 2013 13:23:22 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012906.php Tottenham v Sunderland: Lee Dixon's Preview Betfair Ambassador Lee Dixon can't see Spurs slipping up against Sunderland... http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012907.php Sun, 19 May 2013 13:22:41 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012907.php Newcastle v Arsenal: Lee Dixon's Preview Arsenal have been one of the hottest football bets this week but it might not be quite as easy as everyone expects in the north east, says Lee Dixon... http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012905.php Sun, 19 May 2013 13:17:09 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012905.php Arsenal Taking Massive Risk Signing Sanogo Arsene Wenger's confirmation that Arsenal are in advanced talks to sign Yaya Sanogo from French second-tier side Auxerre indicates that the veteran French coach has not learned any lessons from the Abou Diaby escapade. http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012904.php Sun, 19 May 2013 12:23:29 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012904.php West Brom v Manchester United: One Final Win For Fergie Swansea were nearly the party poopers at Fergie's Old Trafford farewell party, but United came through in the end and the Red Devils now go to the Hawthorns for the final goodbye. Andrew Atherley has looked at the stats and he's sweet on one last victory for Sir Alex as Manchester United manager... http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012903.php Sun, 19 May 2013 12:20:20 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012903.php Much More Than £750,000 At Stake For Arsenal And Chelsea This Afternoon £755,062 is the precise difference between third and fourth in terms of Premier League prize money. But there is plenty more at stake for Arsene Wenger and his Arsenal side going in to the weekend where they could dramatically set-up the league's first ever third place play-off. http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012902.php Sun, 19 May 2013 12:13:31 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012902.php Newcastle v Arsenal: Home Without A Goal The state of the Arsenal defence has been the subject of constant low-level grumbling from Gooners all season long, but the boys in red and white still boast the league's second best defensive record and the strength of their rearguard should see them over the line at St James' Park, with a victory required in order to nail down the final Champions League berth. http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012901.php Sun, 19 May 2013 12:05:33 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012901.php Liverpool To Swoop For Wigan's Irish International Republic of Ireland starlet James McCarthy looks set to continue plying his trade in the Premier League next season despite Wigan's fall through the top flight trap door. http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012899.php Sun, 19 May 2013 11:59:17 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012899.php West Brom v Manchester United: Team News West Brom right-back Steven Reid is manager Steve Clarke's only injury doubt for this afternoon's Premier League finale against Manchester United. http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012897.php Sun, 19 May 2013 11:53:24 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012897.php Liverpool v QPR: Team News Defender Jamie Carragher will captain Liverpool at Anfield on his 737th and final appearance before retirement in the absence of Steven Gerrard. http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012896.php Sun, 19 May 2013 11:49:17 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012896.php Chelsea v Everton: Team News Chelsea captain John Terry, midfielder Eden Hazard and left-back Ryan Bertrand will miss this afternoon's final Premier League match of the season at Stamford Bridge against Everton. http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012895.php Sun, 19 May 2013 11:45:33 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012895.php Tottenham v Sunderland: Team News Tottenham defender Benoit Assou-Ekotto has recovered from a knee injury and is available for Sunday afternoon's crunch clash against Sunderland at White Hart Lane. http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012894.php Sun, 19 May 2013 11:26:29 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012894.php Newcastle v Arsenal: Team News Central defender Steven Taylor will return to the Newcastle squad for this afternoon's clash with top four chasing Arsenal. http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012893.php Sun, 19 May 2013 11:26:08 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012893.php Chelsea Want To Hijack Manchester United Ronaldo Move Jose Mourinho wants to bring Cristiano Ronaldo to Chelsea with him when he takes over at Stamford Bridge in July. http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012892.php Sat, 18 May 2013 13:51:11 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012892.php Andy Gray's Final Premier League Preview Of The Season Featuring Arsenal And Tottenham "And now the end is near, and so I face the final curtain." http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012891.php Sat, 18 May 2013 13:05:53 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012891.php Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa: Big Match Stats And Facts Wigan have failed to win any of their last six home games in the Premier League against Aston Villa (D2 L4). http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012890.php Sat, 18 May 2013 11:53:21 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012890.php West Ham United v Reading: Big Match Stats And Facts West Ham have won just one of their previous five Premier League meetings with Reading (D1 L3). http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012889.php Sat, 18 May 2013 11:52:59 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012889.php West Bromwich Albion v Manchester United: Big Match Stats And Facts Manchester United are the only side that West Brom have faced more than twice in the Premier League and are yet to defeat (D2 L11). http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012888.php Sat, 18 May 2013 11:52:33 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012888.php Tottenham Hotspur v Sunderland: Big Match Stats And Facts Sunderland have won just one of their last eight Premier League games against Tottenham Hotspur (L4 D3). http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012887.php Sat, 18 May 2013 11:52:08 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012887.php Swansea City v Fulham: Big Match Stats And Facts Swansea have won each of their previous three Premier League meetings with Fulham. http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012886.php Sat, 18 May 2013 11:51:44 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012886.php Southampton v Stoke City: Big Match Stats And Facts The last three league meetings between Southampton and Stoke have seen 16 goals scored; an average of 5.3 goals a game. http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012885.php Sat, 18 May 2013 11:51:17 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012885.php Newcastle United v Arsenal: Big Match Stats And Facts Of sides that Newcastle have faced more than twice at St James Park, only against Manchester United (21%) have they won a lower proportion of their games than versus Arsenal (28%). http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012884.php Sat, 18 May 2013 11:50:52 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012884.php Manchester City v Norwich City: Big Match Stats And Facts Norwich City have won just one of their previous 11 Premier League games against Manchester City, this coming in a 2-1 win at Carrow Road back in February 1993. http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012883.php Sat, 18 May 2013 11:50:25 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012883.php Liverpool v QPR: Big Match Stats And Facts QPR have won just one point from their previous five trips to Anfield in the Premier League (L4 D1). http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012882.php Sat, 18 May 2013 11:49:59 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012882.php Chelsea v Everton: Big Match Stats And Facts Six of the last 12 Barclays Premier League meetings between these two sides have ended in a draw, with Everton and Chelsea securing three wins apiece. http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012881.php Sat, 18 May 2013 11:49:38 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012881.php Chelsea Lift The Europa League With Last Gasp Winner Mike Norman brings us last night's In-Play odds matched from a dramatic Europa League final... http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012880.php Thu, 16 May 2013 10:39:01 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012880.php Former Arsenal Star Fabregas Slashed To Join Manchester United Cesc Fabregas has been linked to a shock move to Manchester United and William Hill have slashed the odds of the Reds being his club on the first day of next season from 10/1 to 7/2, although he is 1/2 to remain at Barcelona. http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012879.php Wed, 15 May 2013 18:00:58 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012879.php Benfica v Chelsea: Three Key Stats Christian Crowther picks out three tips as Chelsea travel to Amsterdam to contest their second straight European final... http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012878.php Wed, 15 May 2013 17:52:09 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012878.php Benfica v Chelsea: Lee Dixon's Preview Betfair Ambassador Lee Dixon lauds the job Rafa Benitez has done at Chelsea and thinks they can go on to lift their second European trophy in as many seasons in Amsterdam against Benfica... http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012877.php Wed, 15 May 2013 17:32:19 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012877.php Lescott And Smalling Favourites To Fill Ferdinand And Terry Void The Terry and Ferdinand era appears to finally be at an end after Rio announced his retirement from international football on Wednesday. http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012876.php Wed, 15 May 2013 17:29:08 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012876.php Impatient Poyet Not A Good Fit For Everton News that Gus Poyet is considering his future at Brighton and Hove Albion in the wake of their play-off semi-final defeat to Crystal Palace has seen odds about him replacing David Moyes at Everton halve, with the Uruguayan now as short as 5/1. http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012874.php Wed, 15 May 2013 17:04:12 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012874.php Benfica v Chelsea: Money For Old Europa At first glance Chelsea are turning conventional wisdom about stability breeding success on its head, with the Blues soon to appoint their 10th manager in 10 years, but whilst gaffers may come and go, the core of the squad hasn't altered since the early days of Jose Mourinho and they're a confident 7/5 pick to gain one of the few major trophies to have eluded them in the Roman Abramovich era inside the 90 minutes. http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012875.php Wed, 15 May 2013 17:03:53 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012875.php Tottenham Hoping That Harper Doesn't Do A Fulop Against Arsenal On Sunday Rewind back 12 months and Arsenal needed a result on the final day of the season against West Brom to secure Champions League qualification. Thankfully for them they were massively helped by what can only be described as a shoddy display by a second string goalkeeper. http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012873.php Wed, 15 May 2013 17:03:21 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012873.php All Is Not Lost For Wigan Fans Says Paddy Power After seeing their team become the first in history to win the FA Cup and then be relegated Wigan fans have had a real rollercoaster of a season. With the year ending in disappointment bookmaker Paddy Power want to cheer up the fans so are offering a free £5 bet to registered Wigan supporters. http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012871.php Wed, 15 May 2013 16:31:02 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012871.php Benfica v Chelsea: Team News Chelsea captain John Terry is not expected to play in tonight's Europa League final with Benfica in the Amsterdam Arena. http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012872.php Wed, 15 May 2013 16:26:13 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012872.php Lee Carsley Says That David Moyes Is Definitely The Right Man For Manchester United Lee Carsley joined Everton the same week that David Moyes took over at Goodison Park and played nearly 200 games in six years for him. Betfair thought they'd find out from him what Manchester United's players can expect from their new boss. http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012870.php Wed, 15 May 2013 15:00:35 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012870.php Benfica v Chelsea: Big Match Stats And Facts This will be Benfica's ninth major European final. After winning the first two (European Cup finals in 60/61 and 61/62) they have lost each of their last six. http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012868.php Wed, 15 May 2013 14:32:50 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012868.php Wigan Relegated As Arsenal Move Into Pole Position For Top Four Spot Arsenal moved back into the driving seat to finish in the top four this season with a win over Wigan last night, a result that sends the FA Cup winners down to the Championship. Mike Norman explains... http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012869.php Wed, 15 May 2013 14:32:13 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012869.php Arsenal v Wigan: Latics Odds-On To Be The First Club To Do The FA Cup And Relegation Double Wigan's Saturday night jubilation would have been short lived as the club's relegation rivals won crucial games on Sunday to leave the Lancashire side on the brink. http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012867.php Tue, 14 May 2013 18:38:39 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012867.php Robin Van Persie, Gareth Bale And Five More Of The Best Fan Videos This Season "Please do not watch the show through a screen on your smart device/camera. Put that s*** away as a courtesy to the person behind you and to Nick, Karen and Brian." http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012866.php Tue, 14 May 2013 18:02:37 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012866.php Arsenal Ideally Positioned To Snap Up Sevilla Man In recent seasons Arsenal's reluctance to splash out the requisite dough on their transfer targets has seen them lose out on some top names. With the Manchesters and Chelsea currently embroiled in regime change they have a chance to steal a march in the hunt for quality reinforcements. http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012865.php Tue, 14 May 2013 17:52:59 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012865.php Stubbs May Be The Right Manager For Everton David Moyes may not have won any trophies in his 11 years at Everton, but he clearly brought a structure to the club and this is something that could go to waste if Bill Kenwright brings in the wrong manager to replace him. http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012864.php Tue, 14 May 2013 17:46:21 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012864.php Tottenham Waiting For Arsenal To Slip Up Tonight Chelsea's win at Aston Villa has all but sealed their top four place this season. http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012863.php Tue, 14 May 2013 17:41:20 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012863.php Ladbrokes Have Top Price On Brendan Rodgers Leaving Liverpool For Manchester City Literally everything points to Manuel Pellegrini being appointed as the next Manchester City manager at present, but punters willing to take on the 1/6 favourite for the post could do worse than have a small saver on Brendan Rodgers. http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012862.php Tue, 14 May 2013 17:37:53 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012862.php Reading v Manchester City: Team News Reading could have midfielder Hope Akpan back in their squad for the visit of Manchester City in the Premier League this evening. http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012860.php Tue, 14 May 2013 16:07:26 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012860.php Arsenal v Wigan: Team News Arsenal expect to have full-back Kieran Gibbs and goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski both available for the Premier League clash against Wigan at the Emirates Stadium this evening as both have recovered from injury. http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012859.php Tue, 14 May 2013 16:05:57 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012859.php Reading v Manchester City: Demoralised City Could Suffer With the bitter disappointment of losing the FA Cup final to Wigan still fresh in Sky Blue minds and the sacking of popular manager Roberto Mancini, most punters' pop-psychology assessments would suggest that City would set about poor defenceless Reading with carnivorous abandon. http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012858.php Tue, 14 May 2013 15:39:03 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012858.php Arsenal v Wigan: A Must-Win For Both Put simply, this is a match that both Arsenal and Wigan simply have to win, but for heavily contrasted reasons. http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012857.php Tue, 14 May 2013 15:38:39 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012857.php Manchester City Sack Roberto Mancini Roberto Mancini has beaten Sir Alex Ferguson, Rafael Benitez and David Moyes out of the door, sacked following a trophyless season... http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012856.php Tue, 14 May 2013 15:38:16 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012856.php Brighton v Crystal Palace: Everything Points Towards Seagulls Brighton host Crystal Palace in their crucial Championship semi-final second-leg after a goalless draw at Selhurst Park, and Jamie Dickenson is backing the Seagulls to beat their rivals this time around having studied Betfair's Sportsbook odds... http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012855.php Mon, 13 May 2013 18:50:30 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012855.php Everton Midfielder Should Join Moyes At Manchester United With veteran pass-master Paul Scholes confirming his retirement for the second time, Manchester United manager-to-be David Moyes could swoop for Everton's Marouane Fellaini as his replacement this summer. http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012854.php Mon, 13 May 2013 18:45:46 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012854.php Dembele Is More Valuable To Tottenham Than Bale Gareth Bale, Dimitar Berbatov, Gaston Ramirez and Christian Benteke may grab the rave reviews, but here we highlight five players whose value to their side continues to go unsung. http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012853.php Mon, 13 May 2013 18:37:44 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012853.php Arsenal Signing Higuain Could Make Them Real Contenders Gonzalo Higuain may have a slight reputation for being on the wasteful side in front of goal, there is no doubting that he would be a major signing for Arsenal this summer. http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012852.php Mon, 13 May 2013 18:33:39 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012852.php Brighton v Crystal Palace: Seagulls Should Be Backed The Seagulls should make their class count against Crystal Palace and advance to Wembley, says Andy Tongue... http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012851.php Mon, 13 May 2013 17:30:15 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012851.php Arsenal Still Favourites To Make The Top Four Despite Tottenham Win A come-from-behind win from Spurs ensures the top four market will be settled on the final day of the season... http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012850.php Mon, 13 May 2013 17:01:57 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012850.php Wigan Boss Is Still Everton Favourite With David Moyes bound for Manchester United, Christian Crowther argues that he leaves behind a more attractive post than it may appear... http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012849.php Mon, 13 May 2013 16:52:10 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012849.php Chelsea Could Have Lost Falcao To Former Manager's Club Reports that Atletico Madrid forward Radamel Falcao will move to newly-promoted Monaco in the summer are the talk of Madrid ahead of a derby clash in this week's Copa del Rey final, says Ben Lyttleton... http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012848.php Mon, 13 May 2013 16:46:02 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012848.php Rooney May Not Find It So Easy To Leave Manchester United Wayne Rooney's demand to leave Manchester United has grabbed the morning headlines but Ralph Ellis says getting away from Old Trafford might not be so simple. http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012847.php Mon, 13 May 2013 16:41:50 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012847.php Newcastle And Norwich Both Win To Secure Premier League Status FA Cup joy may be short-lived in Wigan after Newcastle and Norwich exit the relegation picture leaving the Latics a huge task. Meanwhile in Manchester, Fergie's boys leave it typically late before sealing a farewell victory... http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012845.php Mon, 13 May 2013 16:36:58 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012845.php Brighton v Crystal Palace: Big Match Stats And Facts Palace have lost just once in their last four league trips to Brighton (W2 D1). http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012846.php Mon, 13 May 2013 16:36:22 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012846.php Wigan Beat Manchester City To Win The FA Cup Mike Norman brings us all the In-Play odds matched from a dramatic FA Cup final at Wembley on Saturday evening... http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012844.php Sun, 12 May 2013 12:33:08 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012844.php Manchester United v Swansea City: Interesting OPTA Stats Sir Alex Ferguson's final home game in charge of Manchester United is against League Cup winners Swansea City and he'll be looking to sign off with a trademark win... http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012842.php Sat, 11 May 2013 13:06:12 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012842.php Sunderland v Southampton: Interesting OPTA Stats Both these teams would rather like a victory on Sunday with relegation still possible, but what do the stats say? http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012841.php Sat, 11 May 2013 13:05:49 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012841.php QPR v Newcastle United: Interesting OPTA Stats This won't be the lead game on Match of the Day, especially if the Opta stats are to be believed with a low-scoring fixture in prospect... http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012840.php Sat, 11 May 2013 13:05:26 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012840.php Norwich City v West Bromwich Albion: Interesting OPTA Stats Norwich are getting sucked deep into relegation trouble. Will they get a crucial victory against West Brom on Saturday? Opta stats might help... http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012839.php Sat, 11 May 2013 13:05:07 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012839.php Fulham v Liverpool: Interesting OPTA Stats The Reds hammered Fulham at Anfield earlier in the season and have a good record against the Cottagers. Will that continue on Saturday afternoon? http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012838.php Sat, 11 May 2013 13:04:46 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012838.php Everton v West Ham United: Interesting OPTA Stats With David Moyes Manchester United-bound, can Everton maintain enough focus to get the better of the Hammers at Goodison Park on Saturday afternoon? Opta stats might help you decide... http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012837.php Sat, 11 May 2013 13:04:24 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012837.php Stoke City v Tottenham Hotspur: Interesting OPTA Stats It's a must-win game for Spurs in their uphill struggle to finish in the Champions League places, while Stoke will want to end their home campaign on a positive note... http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012836.php Sat, 11 May 2013 13:03:54 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012836.php Aston Villa v Chelsea: Interesting OPTA Stats A key game at both ends of the table, with the hosts still needing points to stave on relegation and the Blues looking to guarantee qualification for the Champions League... http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012835.php Sat, 11 May 2013 13:03:38 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012835.php FA Cup Final: Manchester City v Wigan Athletic: Interesting OPTA Stats It's a David v Goliath battle at Wembley for Saturday's FA Cup Final and the Opta stats suggest Goliath will get the better of this one... http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012834.php Sat, 11 May 2013 13:03:07 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012834.php Manchester United v Swansea City: Head To Head The two clubs have only met three times in the Premier League - two United wins, one draw. http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012830.php Sat, 11 May 2013 12:18:15 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012830.php Sunderland v Southampton: Head To Head Sunderland won at Southampton earlier in the season, a 1-0 victory on 22 December 2012 thanks to Steven Fletcher's first-half strike. http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012829.php Sat, 11 May 2013 12:17:45 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012829.php QPR v Newcastle United: Head To Head Newcastle have not lost to QPR in their past seven meetings. The last time The Hoops beat the Magpies was a 3-0 Premier League victory at Loftus Road in February 1995. http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012828.php Sat, 11 May 2013 12:17:17 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012828.php Norwich City v West Bromwich Albion: Head To Head West Brom have won on their last three visits to Carrow Road - once in the Premier League and twice in the Championship. http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012827.php Sat, 11 May 2013 12:16:51 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012827.php Fulham v Liverpool: Head To Head Both sides have won two matches each out of the last four fixtures between the teams. http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012826.php Sat, 11 May 2013 12:16:23 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012826.php Everton v West Ham United: Head To Head West Ham are without a win in nine league matches against Everton. http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012825.php Sat, 11 May 2013 12:15:59 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012825.php Stoke City v Tottenham Hotspur: Head To Head Stoke are unbeaten in their last four games against Tottenham, although three of those matches ended in draws. http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012824.php Sat, 11 May 2013 12:15:31 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012824.php Aston Villa v Chelsea: Head To Head Chelsea won the reverse fixture 8-0 at Stamford Bridge on 23 December, Villa's heaviest top-flight defeat. http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012823.php Sat, 11 May 2013 12:15:07 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012823.php FA Cup Final: Manchester City v Wigan Athletic: Dzeko Gives Mancini A Headache Although he has found himself residing on the sidelines for much of this season, Edin Dzeko reiterated his class when leading the line against West Brom, scoring the winner in a 1-0 victory. http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012831.php Sat, 11 May 2013 12:14:49 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012831.php Manchester United v Swansea City: Team News This will be Alex Ferguson's final Manchester United team for an Old Trafford match. http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012822.php Sat, 11 May 2013 11:23:31 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012822.php Sunderland v Southampton: Team News Craig Gardner will miss Sunderland's final home game of the season against Southampton on Sunday through suspension. http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012821.php Sat, 11 May 2013 11:23:06 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012821.php QPR v Newcastle United: Team News QPR will be without defender Chris Samba for Sunday's Premier League clash with Newcastle. http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012820.php Sat, 11 May 2013 11:22:44 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012820.php Norwich City v West Bromwich Albion: Team News England goalkeeper John Ruddy is in contention to make his return for Norwich after five-months out with a thigh injury for Sunday's Premier League clash at home to West Brom. http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012819.php Sat, 11 May 2013 11:22:25 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012819.php Fulham v Liverpool: Team News Sascha Riether and Mladen Petric will be available again for Fulham when they face Liverpool at home on Sunday. http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012818.php Sat, 11 May 2013 11:21:46 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012818.php Everton v West Ham United: Team News The Everton team new is not in yet. Maybe Moysey is too busy helping Fergie pick the Manchester United side... http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012817.php Sat, 11 May 2013 11:21:10 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012817.php Stoke City v Tottenham Hotspur: Team News Stoke manager Tony Pulis has midfielder Glenn Whelan, Andy Wilkinson and Marc Wilson all close to contention, but they may not be risked from the start as they look for full fitness. http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012816.php Sat, 11 May 2013 11:20:48 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012816.php Aston Villa v Chelsea: Team News Aston Villa right-back Matthew Lowton faces a late fitness test before Saturday lunchtime's home clash with Chelsea. http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012815.php Sat, 11 May 2013 11:20:29 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012815.php FA Cup Final: Manchester City v Wigan Athletic: Team News Manchester City have close to a full squad available for the FA Cup final against Wigan at Wembley. http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012814.php Sat, 11 May 2013 11:19:56 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012814.php Manchester United v Swansea City: Big Match Stats And Facts Manchester United have won two and lost none of their three Barclays Premier League clashes with Swansea City. http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012813.php Sat, 11 May 2013 08:52:16 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012813.php Sunderland v Southampton: Big Match Stats And Facts Sunderland's 1-0 win earlier in the season ended a run of four Barclays Premier League games against Southampton without a win (D1 L3). http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012812.php Sat, 11 May 2013 08:51:53 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012812.php QPR v Newcastle United: Big Match Stats And Facts Just two goals have been scored in the last three Barclays Premier League matches between these two sides. http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012811.php Sat, 11 May 2013 08:51:30 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012811.php Norwich City v West Bromwich Albion: Big Match Stats And Facts Both teams have won two of their previous five Barclays Premier League clashes against each other. http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012810.php Sat, 11 May 2013 08:51:09 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012810.php Fulham v Liverpool: Big Match Stats And Facts Liverpool have won three of their last five Barclays Premier League meetings with Fulham; including a 4-0 win earlier in the season. http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012809.php Sat, 11 May 2013 08:50:52 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012809.php Everton v West Ham United: Big Match Stats And Facts Four players have been sent off in the last six Barclays Premier League meetings between Everton and West Ham United. http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012808.php Sat, 11 May 2013 08:50:32 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012808.php Stoke City v Tottenham Hotspur: Big Match Stats And Facts Stoke are unbeaten in their last three Barclays Premier League clashes with Tottenham Hotspur (W1 D2). http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012807.php Sat, 11 May 2013 08:50:12 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012807.php Aston Villa v Chelsea: Big Match Stats And Facts Chelsea have won two of their last four Barclays Premier League trips to Villa Park (D1 L1). http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012806.php Sat, 11 May 2013 08:49:55 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012806.php FA Cup Final: Manchester City v Wigan: Lee Dixon's Preview Betfair Ambassador Lee Dixon thinks the FA Cup Final will be a game too far for Roberto Martinez's men on Saturday... http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012843.php Sat, 11 May 2013 08:49:35 GMT http://sportingpreview.com/football2012-5/2012843.php