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Bilbao to win Basque battle
After another wonderful weekend of La Liga football, round seven comes to a close on Monday with a Basque derby which sees Osasuna travelling to local rivals Athletic Bilbao (Bilbao 4/5 to win).
Both sides have made solid if unspectacular starts to the season and will be looking for an all-important victory as well as local [...]
Who faces the basement battle?
The fight to stay in the Premier League is often more nail-biting than the battle for the title and this season looks likely to be another tight tussle for survival. We take a look at the main contenders looking to avoid the dreaded drop from the top flight……..
The three promoted teams will always be mentioned [...]
Nine in relegation battle
The new Premier League 2011/12 football season is just around the corner – 39 days to be precise – and the runners and riders are all gearing up with the transfer market set to hot up between now and the end of August (Premier League 2011/12 – outright winner).
Six clubs are certain to retain their [...]
Battered Celts set for battle
Wednesday night throws up a traditional Celtic clash as Wales and Scotland go head-to head in the Carling Nations Cup in what should be an open and exciting contest (Wales 23/10, draw 23/10, Scotland 6/5 – match prices).
But after a long hard season for many players, there are a number of causalities who will not [...]
Quintet ready for survival battle
Five sets of Premier League supporters will be nervously checking scores from around the country, as well as watching their side, in the hope they end the final day of the season outside of the dreaded bottom three. There are myriad permutations involving Wolves, Blackburn, Birmingham, Blackpool and Wigan. Here is our look at what [...]
Relegation battle hotting up
There are now just two games left for those clubs battling for survival to beat the drop from the Premier League. There is still much to play for so we will have a look at the the possible relegation scenarios ahead of the scrap to avoid the drop.
West Ham
It has been a woeful season at [...]
Seasiders set for Latics battle
Points in the Premier League are priceless at the moment with plenty to play for at this business end of the season. Saturday throws up five games in the top flight with all 10 teams desperate to pick up three points.
In arguably the game with the most at stake, Blackpool take on Wigan Athletic in [...]
Seasiders set for Latics battle
Points in the Premier League are priceless at the moment with plenty to play for at this business end of the season. Saturday throws up five games in the top flight with all 10 teams desperate to pick up three points.
In arguably the game with the most at stake, Blackpool take on Wigan Athletic in [...]
Sides gear up for basement battle
The current two-week international break has taken the focus off the Premier League, but there will be up to 12 managers all looking ahead to next weekend when a return to hostilities will spark the eight-game run-in to what is the tightest relegation battle in the history of the league.
Trying to pick three teams who [...]
Barmby set for Blues battle