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Black Country derby a ‘must-win’
Sunday’s Premier League action features a hotly-anticipated Black Country derby while two under-pressure managers go head-to-head when Arsenal host Sunderland.
West Brom v Wolves
Wolves (3/1) go to West Brom (21/20 to win) in the early kick-off at the Hawthorns (12pm) with both sides needing a win following a poor run of form.
The Baggies have yet to [...]
Black day for derby losers
The FA Cup will take centre-stage this weekend, but the one Premier League clash on Sunday sees struggling Black Country rivals West Brom and Wolves go head-to-head at the Hawthorns in arguably one of the biggest derby games in their history (match markets).
Wolves (evens To Stay Up) travel to their neighbours currently sat at the [...]
Rooney doubtful for derby return
Wayne Rooney (12/1 in Premiership Top Scorer 2010/2011) could be out of action for more than three weeks, according to Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson.
Rooney suffered another ankle injury in training last week in a tackle from Paul Scholes prior to United’s Champions League victory over Bursaspor.
The England striker’s return had been pencilled in, [...]
Blues face anxious derby wait
Birmingham midfielder Alexander Hleb is in a race against time to be fit for Sunday’s derby with Aston Villa (14/1 – Premier League Top-4 Finish) after suffering a knee injury in Saturday’s 2-0 win over Blackpool.
The former Arsenal man was forced to leave the pitch 15 minutes from the end of the Premier League win [...]
Roma Stay Top After Derby Win Over Rivals Lazio
Roma made it six wins on the spin as they squeezed past Lazio in a fiercely contested local derby.
A Mirko Vucinic double was enough to seal victory for the league leaders, who remain one point ahead of Jose Mourinho’s Inter Milan.
Struggling Lazio shocked their local rivals by taking a 14th minute lead when Tommaso Rocchi [...]
Eternal City Derby Too Close To Call
Lazio versus Roma is one of the most notorious derbies in world football with both sets of Ultras fans often turning violent in and around the stadium.
Roma have turned up the heat on Inter Milan in this season’s title race and nothing but a win over their city rivals on Sunday will be acceptable if [...]
Roma Stay Top After Derby Win Over Mourinho’s Inter Milan
Roma made it six wins on the spin as they squeezed past Lazio in a fiercely contested local derby.
A Mirko Vucinic double was enough to seal victory for the league leaders, who remain one point ahead of Jose Mourinho’s Inter Milan.
Struggling Lazio shocked their local rivals by taking a 14th minute lead when Tommaso Rocchi [...]
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Ferguson aware of derby impact
Title-chasing Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson accepts the derby clash with Manchester City at Eastlands on Saturday will be a “pivotal” game in the clubs’ respective seasons.
The Red Devils are going for a record 19th league title (13/2 Outright) after drawing level with Liverpool on 18 last season, with Ferguson’s men also looking to [...]
Malaga to edge derby spoils