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Football betting analysis: highest scoring half markets worth exploring The cliché “goals change games” is a phrase usually found near the top of any list of football idioms you stumble across. A common extension to that expression reads “goals change games whenever they are scored”, but at what stage of …

5 key battles that could decide Spurs vs Everton Monday night football takes us to the magnificent Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as Everton pay a visit to a floundering Tottenham Hotspur side looking to leapfrog their opponents in the Premier League table. Jose Mourinho’s Tottenham side suffered a devastating 3-1 defeat …

Shockwaves through Europe as Man City Champions League ban overturned Manchester City’s two-year ban from the Champions League for breaching UEFA’s financial fair play rules has been overturned by the Court of Arbitration for Sport – in a ruling that looks set to have major ramifications on the game across …

Nathan Ake set for Man City switch: Where might the Dutch defender fit in at the Etihad? Numerous reports have surfaced today claiming that Manchester City have agreed a fee with Bournemouth to sign versatile defender Nathan Ake. The deal is reported to be worth a guaranteed £40m (€44m) to …

50/1 Premier League accumulator (plus bonus) for all of Sunday’s action After an arduous and extended Premier League campaign, the season reaches its climax on Sunday when the division’s combatants will go head-to-head in 10 top-flight fixtures for the last time in 2019/20. While the destination of this year’s title …

Are Manchester United being left behind by Premier League rivals? There’s three certainties in life: Death, taxes and a long-winded and drawn out transfer saga involving Manchester United. This season’s instalment involved Borussia Dortmund hotshot Jadon Sancho, and so far it’s followed a storyline that everyone and their dog could …

Everton’s engine room evolution: can a trio of midfield signings make the Toffees tick? When Everton moved to appoint Carlo Ancelotti as the club’s new manager in December 2019, there was optimism among the Goodison Park faithful that the Italian’s reputation and world-class pedigree would strengthen the Toffees’ transfer market …

FST’s 2020/21 season outright predictions calendar The Champions League final is only just behind us, but already we’re looking forward to the return of elite level football as Europe’s top leagues get back to action after an unusually short off-season to prepare. The Premier League returns, along with the English …

Premier League 2020/21 season preview: Club by club guide (part two) The Premier League returns after a delightfully brief off-season next weekend and here at FST we’re busy combing through all the recent developments and stats in preparation for another hectic season of top flight action. Crystal Palace Premier League …

EXCLUSIVE: Ex-Liverpool midfielder Jason McAteer backs Thiago to shine at Anfield Ex-Liverpool and Republic of Ireland midfielder Jason McAteer has tipped Thiago Alcantara to make a positive impact with the Premier League champions once the schemer completes his move to Anfield. The technically gifted playmaker is currently on Merseyside ahead …