premier league – Soccer Ball World https://soccerballworld.com Soccer news, history and stats Tue, 29 Apr 2025 19:08:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://soccerballworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/cropped-soccer-bal-fav-icon-32x32.jpg premier league – Soccer Ball World https://soccerballworld.com 32 32 Man United turn in huge 7-0 win over Barnsley ahead of Premier League return https://soccerballworld.com/man-united-7-0-win-barnsley-premier-league/ Wed, 18 Sep 2024 12:32:46 +0000 https://soccerballworld.com/?p=4852 Recording their biggest win in the Erik ten Hag era, Man United cruised to success against League One side, Barnsley overnight in the Carabao Cup – enjoying a roughshod run en route to a 7-0 win at home.

Man United, who managed to strike the league cup as the first piece of silverware under the tenure of Dutch head coach, ten Hag, started impressively at Old Trafford overnight, with an early strike from Marcus Rashford. 

Soon thereafter, Man United would add a second and third before half time with Antony converting a penalty, and Alejandro Garnacho scoring before the break.

Just moments into the second half, Garnacho and Rashford would complete the rout – with Danish midfielder, Christian Eriksen adding a sixth and seventh with a late brace.

Man United enjoy 7-0 rout against Barnsley

And returning to Premier League action against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Saturday, fans of United globally can catch all the action on the road by obtaining a VPN for Firestick – with United looking to continue in their winning run.

Last time out in Premier League action on the road, Man United managed to land a 0-3 win on at St. Mary’s against Southampton, with goals from Matthijs de Ligt, as well as the above-mentioned Rashford and Garnacho steering the tide in favor of ten Hag.

And following last night’s progression into the next round of the Carabao Cup, ten Hag praised the striking of Rashford, who ended his drought last weekend – and has now struck three times in his last two starts in all competitions.

“In my first season, he (Marcus Rashford) had a vibe, a good mood and was calm, composed and i was confident he would score,” Man United boss Erik ten Hag told Sky Sports following the win.

“I think last season for everyone was difficult but we ended up with a trophy and you can’t forget it, but by the end we hit our targets and this is what we aim for this season,” ten Hag explained. “We want to progress and go forward, just like Marcus Rashford and the whole ream was really hungry. …It was a brilliant goal from Rashford with lots of speed, he is ruthless in front of goal. The key was the shape and the right attitude, 100 percent concentration we played well, It was enjoyable to watch and we played well in defense.”

Attempting to reverse fortunes from last season’s trip to London to take on a then-streaking Palace side, United were comfortably brushed aside – with Michael Olise striking two wonderful goals before his move to Bundesliga side, Bayern Munich.

Completely a massive 4-0 route at home, further strikes from Jean-Philippe Mateta and Tyrick Mitchell downed the side in one-sided nature.

Hooked off at the hour mark, the trio of Rashford, Portuguese full back Diogo Dalot and new signing, Manuel Ugarte are all expected to make the trip to Selhurst Park this weekend and feature from the beginning, as United look to continue this recent vein of free goalscoring. 

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Erling Haaland early betting favorite for third straight Premier League golden boot win https://soccerballworld.com/erling-haaland-betting-odds-golden-boot-soccer/ Tue, 17 Sep 2024 17:04:06 +0000 https://soccerballworld.com/?p=4824 Amid another rapid goalscoring to a Premier League season, Manchester City forward, Erling Haaland is already emerging as a sizeable betting favorite to strike a stunning third consecutive Premier League golden boot – in as many seasons in English football.

Haaland, who joined Didier Drogba, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, Michael Owen and Robin van Persie with two Premier League golden boot wins last season following another massive return, has already found the net nine times this season in the opening four matches. 

And amid his stunning start to this season as City chase a fourth straight title win, fans interested in betting online card land themselves odds currently at -800 for Norweigan striker, Erling Haaland to take home the golden boot for the third time consecutively. 

Erling Haaland huge favorite for 3rd golden boot win

Part of City’s title victories in the last two seasons, former Borussia Dortmund striker, Erling Haaland exploded on the English game with a stunning 36 Premier League strikes, to go with a further 27 goals last season for the uber-talent.

And a third golden boot win this season in the Premier League would leave Haaland just one award away from former Arsenal hitman, Thierry Henry on 4 separate wins – and would see him tie Alan Shearer and Mohamed Salah on 3 golden boot triumphs. 

Mohamed Salah

Striking on the opening game away to Chelsea, Haaland would then bury all three of City’s goals on the road once more against West Ham – before netting a stunning second straight hattrick at the Etihad Arena against Ipswitch Town,

And last weekend against Brentford – Erling Haaland would score another brace for the Citizens at home, bringing his Premier League tally to nine already inside just four appearances domestically. 

Far and ahead of every other player in the current race, despite his best efforts from the bench this season – including his thunderbolt against Everton, Jhon Duran is joint second with 3 goals alongside compatriot, Luis Diaz, as well as Noni Madueke, Bryan Mbuemo, the above-mentioned Salah, Yoane Wisse – who is tasked with replacing an Ivan Toney shaped hole for The Bees. 

Erling Haaland

While Salah has made a bright start to this season with 3 goals, the Egyptian forward is an outsider already in the golden boot race according to many odds, boasting 12/1 odds – while next best chance Ollie Watkins is even further down the list alongside AlexanderIsak – with the duo boasting 25/1 odds. 

Before Erling Haaland’s arrival in the league, the most recent golden boot award was shared between Salah and Tottenham forward, Heung Min-Son – with the South Korean striker struggling to find a direct dance partner amid the exit of Harry Kane – with Spurs splashing a large transfer kitty on Dominic Solanke this summer. 

And for a prior winner, Son – who also moved to the Premier League from the Bundesliga, is only landing odds as high as 35/1 at the time of publication to upset the applecart stacked by Haaland and land the golden boot come the culmination of the domestic season in May of next year. 

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Man United closing as betting favorites to beat Sheffield United after late FA Cup scare against Coventry City https://soccerballworld.com/man-united-betting-odds-sheffield-united-epl/ Tue, 23 Apr 2024 01:07:29 +0000 https://soccerballworld.com/?p=3899 Forced to both extra time and a penalty shoot out over the course of the weekend, Manchester United are closing as rather large betting favorites to beat relegation-threatened, Sheffield United – off the back of their late FA Cup semi final scare against Coventry City.

Progressing to the FA Cup final where they will meet Manchester rivals, City in May – in a replay of last season’s final, United squandered a huge three nil lead before ninety minutes, with VAR (Video Assistant Referee) sparing even more blushes in an almost 3-4 capitulation. 

And returning to Premier League action tomorrow night in a midweek fixture, United take on Sheffield United in an Old Trafford reverse, currently closing as 1/4 betting favorites to beat Chris Wilder’s side, who are currently 15/2 betting underdogs at the time of publication.

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Starting expertly against Coventry City – a side managed by 1990s cup semi final hero, Mark Robbins, United took the lead through a neat close finish from midfielder, Scott McTominay – who got the side off to a flyer.

And before half time, it seemed United were more than on their way, with former captain and England center half, Harry Maguire towering over the Coventry defense to find the net with a well-placed header, with United scoring a rare corner routine. 

Taking a three nil lead before the final quarter of the ninety minutes, captain, Bruno Fernandes seized on a mistake at the back, seeing his effort deflect past Coventry’s keeper for a third goal.

However, in a stunning fightback from Robbins’ side, efforts from Ellis Simms, Callum O’Hare, and a 90+5 minute penalty from Haji Wright forced extra time.

Composing themselves for a penalty shoot-out, United took an eventual 4-2 victory, with Brazilian maestro, Casemiro seeing his first effort easily saved, before Andre Onana kept out an effort, and watched as another went sailing over his bar into the United end. 

Stepping up with the decisive spot kick, Danish forward, Rasmus Højlund fired United to a Wembley return next month against Premier League champions, City – in a replay of last season’s finale in the FA Cup. 

Travelling to Brambell Lane back in October of last year, it was last weekend’s goal scorer, McTominay who set United ahead, before Portuguese full back, Diogo Dalot reached into his long-range-effort locker more, guiding the Old Trafford side to a 1-2 win on the road. 

Ahead of tomorrow’s home outing, United run down the clock on their bid for a late assault on the top-5, with outings against just Burnley, Crystal Palace, Arsenal, Newcastle United, and Brighton & Hove Albion available to a desperate Red Devils side in search of as many points as possible.

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Erling Haaland favorite to retain Premier League golden boot following brace against Everton https://soccerballworld.com/erling-haaland-premier-league-golden-boot-bet/ Tue, 13 Feb 2024 03:19:24 +0000 https://soccerballworld.com/?p=3698 Norweigan striking ace, Erling Haaland remains a distinct betting favorite to successfully retain his golden boot ahead of massive Premier League race into the second half of the season – amid his double salvo of strikes against Everton over the course of the weekend.

Haaland, a former Molde and Borussia Dortmund striker, turned in a stunning, record-setting season last time out for Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City – blitzing through domestic competition with a stunning 36 goal tally in the league.

And beating out prior co-recipients, Heung Min Son and Mohammed Salah with his efforts last season, Haaland has moved beyond the Egyptian this campaign to – scoring his sixteenth of the season over the weekend in City’s win over Everton – currently riding a stunning -400 betting favorite line.

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Behind Haaland in the golden boot race currently, is Liverpool wideman, Salah – who has so far notched 14 Premier League goals this season. 

Hot on the heels ofr the former Roma winger is a former Liverpool prospect and Chelsea graduate: Bournemouth forward, Dominic Solanke – who has really hit the ground running following a slew of disappointing seasons, scoring 13 goals this term so far. 

Former winner, Son is currently sat in fourth in the Premier League golden boot race with his 12 strikes this season, while West Ham winger, Jarrod Bowen and his English compatriot, Ollie Watkins sit tied in claret and blue on 11 goals apiece this campaign so far.

Finally finding his long-forgotten finishing boots midway through the season, Brazilian forward, Richarlison joins Tottenham teammate, Son in the scoring charts, himself notching 10 separate Premier League goals – sat tied with Hwang Hee-Chan of Wolves, Swedish forward, Alexander Isak, as well as Chelsea signing, Cole Palmer, who has proved to be a shrew signing from Argentine head coach, Mauricio Pochettino. 

Viewed as holding an outside chance to at least land himself in the running for the golden boot Premier League race, Manchester United forward, Rasmus Højlund has only netted five times in the league in his debut season in England since his big-money move from Atalanta, however, each of those five goals have come since December.

Netting against Aston Villa at Old Trafford on Boxing Day before the close of the year, Danish striker, Højlund would find the net in the Premier League return at Villa Park on Sunday – opening the scoring with his fifth Premier League goal of the season, and his eleventh in all competitions. As things as at the time of publication, however, despite tipping to feature in the race to land the golden boot, Højlund has been slapped with enormous outsider odds as high as +8,000 to defeat his Nordic counterpart, Haaland in the race to win the golden boot.

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Manchester United continue romping run in top-4 race with narrow win over Aston Villa in Premier League reverse https://soccerballworld.com/manchester-united-top-4-race-win-aston-villa/ Tue, 13 Feb 2024 02:46:36 +0000 https://soccerballworld.com/?p=3695 Turning in five straight victories in all competitions over the course of the weekend, Manchester United’s odds of landing a finish in the Premier League top-4 continue to falter and falter, aided by their hard-fought 1-2 win in their league reverse against Aston Villa.

United, who enjoyed a splendid home victory over West Ham United over the couse of the weekend prior, saw goals from Rasmus Højlund, and a brace from Argentine winger, Alejandro Garnacho enough to breeze past David Moyes side and continue their hunt for UEFA Champions League places.

And sure to earn his very own special card this month in EA SPORTS FC 24, Højlund scored his fifth goal in as many games at Villa Park over the weekend, firing past Emi Martinez with a poachers finish inside 15 minutes. Players hoping to find cheap FIFA 24 coins can do so at the link provided, as the season rumbles to a dramatic close, with Liverpool fast setting the pace atop the Premier League table – in the hope of seeing out Jürgen Klopp’s reign with a domestic title win. 

Pegged back with less than half an hour to play in Birmingham, Villa equalized through Brazilian midfielder, Douglas Luiz – who fired in from close range, before emphatically dancing on his knees in front of Cameroonian shot-stopper, Andre Onana. 

However, former Manchester City prospect, Luiz celebrated his equalizer too early – with substitute midfielder, Scott McTominay providing his finishing touch from the bench once more – blasting a header outside the six yard box, following a whipping cross from Portuguese full back, Diogo Dalot. 

And with United’s travelling win over Villa at the weekend, Erik ten Hag’s side have seen their odds of landing a top-4 finish in the Premier League slashed as low as +700 – still behind Villa, Tottenham, Arsenal, Liverpool, and defending champions, Manchester City. 

Sharing his thoughts on United’s away day win over Villa – whom the Old Trafford side beat on Boxing Day back in December, the aforenoted, ten Hag described the travelling triumph as “massive”.

“It’s massive,” ten Hag explained. “It’s a massive win for us. We’ve got closer and that was the aim for today. It was absolutely our target and we did it. I think also the way we did it, I liked it. Of course, I liked especially the first 20 minutes when we were dictating the game.”

“After, I think we were dropping a little bit too much,” ten Hag continued. “We had our moments in the counter attacks, but to fight from 1-1 – really happy for today.” 

Returning to Premier League action next weekend, United travel to Luton Town and what’s sure to be a raucous atmosphere at Kenilworth Road – for a reassociation with both Tahith Chong, and center back academy prospect, Teden Mengi. 

With his continued run of form in recent weeks, Højlund has most definitely finally found his shooting boots as he leads the United line this season, scoring his eleventh goal in all competitions since his move from Serie A side, Atalanta. 

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Manchester United see top-4 Premier League finish odds slashed after 3-0 thumping of West Ham United https://soccerballworld.com/manchester-united-top-4-finish-betting-odds/ Tue, 06 Feb 2024 02:01:53 +0000 https://soccerballworld.com/?p=3675 Manchester United’s recent uptake in Premier League form this month has seen the Old Trafford side’s odds of a top-4 finish domestically slashed significantly, particularly in the immediate aftermath of their 3-0 win over West Ham United over the weekend.

United, who returned to Premier League action at home over the weekend, took in a 1-nil lead at half time at Old Trafford, with Danish forward, Rasmus Højlund turning in his fourth consecutive league goal, with a fierce effort from the edge of the area.

And countering in the second half early, Argentine winger, Alejandro Garnacho – continued his form on the right hand side of United’s midfield, cutting in on his left foot to see a deflected effort fly past substitute keeper, Lukasz Fabianski. 

Capitalizing on a loose touch, Scottish midfielder Scott McTominay linked up with Garnarcho on the right hand side of midfield once more late in the day, with the Argentine firing past Fabianski for his second, as United romped home to a 3-0 win.

And paired with Premier League leaders, Liverpool’s shocking 3-1 loss to Arsenal in London yesterday evening, United have seen odds of a top-4 finish in the league cut to as low as +900.

Odds on outright Premier League winners, as well as a host of other domestic league are available throughout sportsbook soccer, including the MLS season – with Conference both East and West kicking off later this month. 

Last week to boot, United continued their recent good form with in a memorable trip to Molineux, taking on Wolverhampton Wanderers.

And it was more of the same in the opening 45 minutes, with Marcus Rashford expertly firing home first-time from the edge of the box, amid severe scrutiny following a trip to Belfast earlier the week prior. 

15 minutes later, the above-mentioned, Højlund would land a scrappy second for United to give them a 0-2 lead at half time. Pegged back to 1-2 in the second half, an effort from Pablo Sarabia from the spot gave the host’s hope, before substitute, McTominay headed home from a corner soon their after.

However, pushing the match to 2-3 with five minutes to play, Jacob Kilman scuffed home, before Brazilian winger, Antony allowed Wolves to counter, and equalize in emphatic fashion with Pedro Neto cutting in and firing past Andre Onana at his near post with a stunning effort. 

Heralded in recent weeks for his standout performances, combining with fellow academy product, Omari Forson, midfield prospect, Kobbie Manioo skipped past two challenges outside the area before curling an effort inside Jose Sa’s left-hand post with the last kick of the game – with 90+7 minutes played away from home. 

With the title race hotting up supremely between Liverpool, Arsenal, and defending champion’s Manchester City, who survived a scare against Brentford for an away-day win tonight, the top-four race likely to contain any combination of the three, and potentially Tottenham Hotspur – appear poised to be joined by Manchester United according to the bookies.

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Marcus Rashford available for selection for Man United’s trip to Wolves tomorrow amid disciplinary hearing with Erik ten Hag https://soccerballworld.com/marcus-rashford-available-man-united-wolves/ Wed, 31 Jan 2024 16:13:17 +0000 https://soccerballworld.com/?p=3671 Manchester United forward, Marcus Rashford is reportedly once more available for selection tomorrow night ahead of the club’s Premier League return to Wolves, following a high-profile disciplinary issue – after he reported ill to pre-match training last week, with footage emerging of the wide-man partying in Belfast. 

Rashford, who is reportedly set to be slapped with a fine of two weeks’ wages, attended a disciplinary hearing with Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag and chief executive, John Murtough as well as his brother and agent, Dwaine Maynard this week to discuss the issue arisen. 

Dropped from Manchester United’s trip to Newport County in the Red’s 2-4 win, Marcus Rashford was instructed to train at Carrington over the weekend, with goals from Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo, Antony, and a late fourth from top scorer, Rasmus Højlund enough to see United progress to the next round.

And with ten Hag’s starting XI yet to be determined ahead tomorrow night’s trip to Molineux, there is a market available here for odds on United to beat Gary O’Neill’s side – with the former currently sitting as betting favorites as high as -150 to win in their Premier League return. 

Amid uncertainty over the future of Rashford prior to his disciplinary issue with the club over the course of last week, a poor return to form and goalscoring for the English winger have saw links for the 26-year-old emerge in the form of a big-money move to French champions, Paris Saint Germain.

As seasons before, World Cup winner, Kylian Mbappe continues to find himself linked with a move to Spanish side, Real Madrid ahead of the summer transfer window – and as a result, Manchester United winger, Marcus Rashford has been largely linked with a move to the French capital in a bid to replace the star. 

Speculation has also been rife for United regarding a move for Crystal Palace winger, Michael Olise in recent weeks, who appeared destined to make a big-money swap to fellow London side, Chelsea last summer, however, the Frenchman has remained at Selhurst Park – penning a new deal to boot. 

However, amid uncertainty over the future of academy product, Marcus Rashford – as well as the future of faltering winger, Jadon Sancho who has been sent on loan to his former side, Borussia Dortmund earlier this window, life-long United fan, Olise has been spoken in many circles as an ideal candidate to reinvigorate the side’s wide areas. 

Most recently featuring in United’s reverse with Tottenham Hotspur earlier this month, following an early goal from the above-mentioned, Højlund and a reply from Brazilian forward, Richarlison, Marcus Rashford gave United a 2-1 lead before half time with a well-placed effort inside the area – breaking his duct at Old Trafford in an eventual 2-2 draw with Ange Postecoglu’s side. 

Scoring just four times for Manchester United this season so far in a dire campaign for the English forward, Marcus Rashford’s most recent effort prior to that came in a losing effort on the road to Nottingham Forrest – capitalizing on a late mistake to find the net at the City Grounds. 

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Manchester United open as betting favorites ahead of Nottingham Forest clash after rallying 3-2 win https://soccerballworld.com/manchester-united-betting-nottingham-forest/ Wed, 27 Dec 2023 23:33:39 +0000 https://soccerballworld.com/?p=3622 Forced to fight back against Unai Emery’s high-flying Aston Villa midweek after a torrid pre-Christmas performance at West Ham, Manchester United are currently betting favorite to escape from the City Ground this weekend with a victory over Nottingham Forest – who have just appointed Portuguese coach, Nuno Espirito Santo.

Returning to Old Trafford overnight against Spanish head coach, Emery’s Villa side who topped the Premier League table this month amid another hugely impressive first half to the campaign, a memorable fight back performance spared the side and manager, Erik ten Hag’s blushes for yet another time this season.

Heading into half time 2-nil down at home, Manchester United concerned two disastrous goals from set pieces, with Scottish midfielder, John McGinn’s in-swinging free kick going all the way through past Andre Onana.

And before 45 minutes, the Cameroonian was beaten at close range again, with Leandro Dendoncker flicking past the former Ajax and Inter Milan shot stopper to stun the Old Trafford side.

Manchester United betting favorites to beat Nottingham Forest

Fighting back in the second half, a spirited performance see Manchester United enter this weekend’s trip to Nottingham to take on Forest as betting favorites. If punters and bettors are interested in betting on United’s final match of 2023, Betpack are currently taking bets on the Premier League reverse – following a prior win for United against the then-Steve Cooper led side back in August. 

Rallying from early goals from both Taiwo Awoniyi and Willy Bolly at home against Forest earlier this season, United turned the tide in the second half against Villa on Boxing Day – with a double-salvo from Argentine winger, Alejandro Garnacho to draw the game level with 20 minutes remaining, offering up a tense conclusion to a back-and-forth boxing match of a game.

And it was United who ultimately prevailed through a quickfire volley from Danish forward, Rasmus Højlund – who exorcised some demons with his first Premier League goal of the season, as he approached over 1,000 of domestic football without a goal – following an impressive return in the UEFA Champions League group stage. 

Slumping before Christmas following a contentious red card awarded to the above-mentioned, Boly, Nottingham Forest were put to the sword by Andoni Iraola’s Bournemouth side, with former Chelsea and Liverpool forward, Dominic Solanke continuing his goal scoring form with a late hattrick at the City Ground.

Travelling to Tyneside yesterday against Newcastle United, a Boxing Day superb from former Magpie forward, Chris Wood – who netted at hattrick at St. James’ Park was enough to guarantee all three points for a visiting Espirito Santo side, after an Alexander Isak spot kick. 

Sat five points away from Tottenham Hotspur and then six away from rivals, Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League race, a travelling victory for Manchester United at the City Ground would spearhead a 2024 top-four race for the Old Trafford side – who recently confirmed the 25% purchase of the club by INEOS founder, British billionaire, Sir Jim Ratcliffe – prior to their fight back performance and win against Aston Villa yesterday. 

Who wins this weekend: Nottingham Forest or Manchester United?

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Erling Haaland outstanding betting favorite to clinch Premier League golden boot again https://soccerballworld.com/erling-haaland-favorite-golden-boot-bet-soccer/ Wed, 13 Sep 2023 21:25:52 +0000 https://soccerballworld.com/?p=3520
Rasmus Hojlund

After guiding Manchester City to a stunning treble of title victories last season, Norwegian striking ace, Erling Haaland is emerging as a significant betting favorite to land a second golden boot in as many seasons in English football – following last season’s record-setting campaign.

Haaland, who scored a whopping 52 goals in 53 total appearance for the Citizens last season, managed to win the Premier League, F.A. Cup, and UEFA Champions League during his first campaign with the Pep Guardiola side – with City winning European honors for the first time in their history with a narrow 1-0 win over Inter Milan.

Scoring a record-setting 36 league goals last season, Haaland ran out a resounding golden booth winner come the end of the season in May – and has already scored six league goals in as many games this season.

And for good reason, the Norway international has opened as a massive betting favorite to win the golden boot this season, with a host of bookies taking wagers and bets on Premier League outright winner odds, as well as a host of individual prop bets – and even Colorado NFL betting odds furthermore. 

Remaining with Liverpool despite a late-window pursuit from the Saudi Pro League, Egyptian wideman, Mohamed Salah, has emerged as the second favortire to win the golden boot this season as part of a fluid front three for Jurgen Klopp’s side.

Falling well short last season with 19 league goals, Salah has found the net twice this season for Liverpool in four league games, and is approaching the latter stages of a glimmering professional career on Merseyside – leaving him with an outsiders chance.

Expected to lead the line for Ange Postecoglu’s side this campaign following the leftfield departure of long-time talisman, Harry Kane to German champions, Bayern Munich, South Korean forward, Heung Min Son has the pressure of leading Tottenham up the table without their record-setting goalscorer.

Son, a former forward for German challenges, Bayer Leverkusen had a somewhat shy season by his standards last time around, netting just 10 times in the league for Spurs, however, has already found the net on three occasions in four matches for the London side. 

Sitting with a huge outsiders chance, Dublin forward, Evan Ferguson, who lit up a hugely-talented Brighton & Hove Albion side last season, has certainly caught the eye of fans last season, scoring 6 times for Roberto de Zerbi’s side.

And already scoring a Premier League hattick this season, Ferguson, just 18-years-old, who has been slapped with a whopping £150,000,000 price tag, has scored four goals in four games – with the former Bohemians man making his Republic of Ireland debut last year to boot. 

Of note, expected to himself lead the line in a faltering Manchester United side since his arrival from Italian giants, Atalanta, Danish forward, Rasmus Hojlund, who made a brief second half cameo against Arsenal in a 3-1 loss before the international break, has been priced well out there to even contend for a golden boot in his debut season in English football.

Assigned the number 11 shirt, Hojlund, who found the net nine tiems in Bergamo last season, is expected to make his first start for United this weekend at Old Trafford, leading out the side as they take on the above-mentioned, Brighton. 

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Manchester United drift further in odds to win Premier League title after goalless draw with Southampton https://soccerballworld.com/manchester-united-drift-further-in-odds-to-win-premier-league-title-after-goalless-draw-with-southampton/ Wed, 15 Mar 2023 00:19:14 +0000 https://soccerballworld.com/?p=3058 Expected in the beginning of this year to mount a surprising championship challenger amid continued good form, Manchester United continue to drift further out in terms of odds – as well as pace amongst rivals, Manchester City, and leaders, Arsenal in the Premier League title race.

Returning to Premier League footing last weekend on home soil at Old Trafford – United dropped two points against bottom-of-the-table Southampton, battling to a goalless draw against the Saints. 

Attempting to rebound after a brutal, 7-0 loss to arch-rivals, Liverpool two weeks ago at Anfield, United’s bid to return to winning-ways in the league were further hampered when Brazilian midfield engine, Casemiro saw a straight red for the second time in the last seven weeks – slapping him with a four match league ban.

Failing to convert chances, with Bruno Fernandes forcing a second half save onto the post from Irish number-one, Gavin Bazunu, United were denied a pair of what appeared to be clear-cut penalties from both referee, Anthony Taylor, as well as VAR assistant, Andre Marriner. 

Crossing into the area in search of Dutch forward, Wout Weghorst, streaking forward, Marcus Rashford saw his effort blocked by Southampton center half, Armel Bella-Kotchap – with the German defender appearing to ball the ball with a portion of his left upper arm.

Despite appeals from the United players as well as the Old Trafford crowd, Taylor failed to point to the spot, while VAR also elected against intervening and weighing up the situation.

Failing to find the net, United subseqeuntly failed to keep pace with the aforenoted, City, as well as league leaders, Arsenal – who romped home to a resounding 0-3 win away to Fulham at Craven Cottage last weekend.

Currently sitting as stark outsiders to win their first Premier League crown since 2012, United are placed as high as 100/1 to overtake holders, City – and current frontrunners, Arsenal, who sits as favorites still at 4/6. If you chance to bet on soccer in Australia – a slew of markets also offer odds on outright Premier League title winners.

United, who clinched the Carabao Cup with a 2-0 win over Newcastle United in February, will return to UEFA Europa League competition later this week, travelling to Spain to take on Real Betis – having landed an impressive 4-1 victory over the Mauricio Pellegrino side last week in Manchester. 

Taking an early lead through a rocketing finish from English winger, Rashford, United were pegged back to 1-1 before half time, with Ayoze Perez slotting home from the edge of the area. 

In the early goings of the second half, Brazilian youngster, Antony cut in on his favored left foot, curling home an effort after he was teed up by the above-mentioned, Fernandes.  

Himself landing his name on the scoresheet, captain, Fernandes broke free during a corner, heading past former Manchester City shot stopper, Claudio Bravo.

Netting his first goal at Old Trafford, former Wolfsburg forward, Weghorst followed home a shot from Scott McTominay, after a mazing and jinking run from substitute, Facundo Pellistri.

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