[Football] English Premier League Betting & Discussion Thread

[Agbe]

The odds for all the games of round 18 (26th and 27th Dec), by Duelbits, are as follows:


Is anyone else tempted to place a smallish bet on a draw on Man City vs. Everton? Or do we think Everton is so weak that Man City in crisis can still easily defeat them?
Statistically speaking, Everton has the highest draw rate in the league (44%) and, in their last two games, they stole some points from Chelsea and Arsenal, both games ended in goalless draws.

I will still avoid betting on every match that Man City plays for now. unless I change my mind and start to get tempted. 
In this match, a draw could indeed occur. But even though Man City is in an unstable condition, it would be hard to believe if Man City also failed to get full points in the next match, namely against Everton.

Nice games coming up as the premier league is not going on a Christmas break one match to watch out for is high flying Nottingham forest team coming up against Tottenham Hotspur this Match is one game that will be interesting to watch as both sides are fighting for top spot in the premier league this season with forest currently sitting fourth position this match will be decisive for Nottingham forest as it will test what stuff that they are made of as Tottenham Hotspur too has eyes on the top four spot

[Zed0X]

Is anyone else tempted to place a smallish bet on a draw on Man City vs. Everton? Or do we think Everton is so weak that Man City in crisis can still easily defeat them?
Statistically speaking, Everton has the highest draw rate in the league (44%) and, in their last two games, they stole some points from Chelsea and Arsenal, both games ended in goalless draws.

If you ask me this question early in the season, I would have instantly said no because that would be a high risk and waste of money. With so many small teams doing it now, it seems there's a higher chance to win big betting against City. I'm definitely looking at draw no bet odds for Everton @5.8.

[JoyMarsha]

It was really a disappointing match for Manchester United as the lost 0:3 to Bournemouth at the old Trafford this evening and their struggling form continue in the league, no body expected this kind of score line because Manchester united where expected to win at home to improve their cause in the league as they try to rebuild and come back to form and be in a good place before the end of the season so they can at least qualify for European competition next season but with this loss it's not a good one for team as they are not in a very good position currently in the league table

Arriving new manager Ruben Amorim still can't help Manchester United keep on the top performance, recently keep inconsistent performance after winning the last match from Manchester City and unbelievable today result after defeating by Bournemouth at home match.
Looks difficult reach the UEFA Europe League or Champion League spot standings in this season for Manchester United if still have consistent performance.

I know that the Manchester United match inconsistency is not yet over, it continues. I told someone last week that is too early to celebrate Manchester United's win over Manchester City. There's a high chance for them to lose other of their matches to come. I doubt whether they will qualify for the Europa League next season as we have assumed.

Next season will be the time for Manchester United will regain themselves with the number of quality players they will sign to their team

[UNIVERSE]

I will still avoid betting on every match that Man City plays for now. unless I change my mind and start to get tempted. 
In this match, a draw could indeed occur. But even though Man City is in an unstable condition, it would be hard to believe if Man City also failed to get full points in the next match, namely against Everton.

If you are not confidence to bet Man City, it is better to bet on another match. You can bet Liverpool or Chelsea that seem having stable performance nowadays. I can understand that many people doubt with Man City because they are experiencing very bad results in the last few matches. There is something happening with Man City that lead them to perform in very bad level. Not sure how Pep will fix this, but I think he needs some new players.

[pawel7777]

As expected, the media are confirming that Marcus Rashford will be leaving Man United during the winter transfer window. No concrete offer has yet been made, but allegedly Barcelona and PSG are interested in adding him to their teams.
https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-united-drop-major-marcus-30656476
Despite Amorim being clear he doesn't see Marcus in the team, Rashford was still featured as the face of the official 2025 club calendar (already sold out).

[Zed0X]

As expected, the media are confirming that Marcus Rashford will be leaving Man United during the winter transfer window. No concrete offer has yet been made, but allegedly Barcelona and PSG are interested in adding him to their teams.
https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-united-drop-major-marcus-30656476
Despite Amorim being clear he doesn't see Marcus in the team, Rashford was still featured as the face of the official 2025 club calendar (already sold out).

I've seen big teams do similar things like naming the person a captain of the squad before being sold of to another team.

Reading and listening to some of his interviews, it seems Amorim is giving Rashford the choice if he could take the manager's new approach or he could just leave. If he could not make it into the first team at United, I doubt he'll be a regular in another big club like Barca and PSG.

[Sim_card]

As expected, the media are confirming that Marcus Rashford will be leaving Man United during the winter transfer window. No concrete offer has yet been made, but allegedly Barcelona and PSG are interested in adding him to their teams.
https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-united-drop-major-marcus-30656476
Despite Amorim being clear he doesn't see Marcus in the team, Rashford was still featured as the face of the official 2025 club calendar (already sold out).

Looks like Napoli is also interested in him. Rashford doesn't have any future in United because he is too lazy to motivate himself and improve his performance, if not he has some good potentials in him. Maybe, he would do better in a different club.

[Zed0X]

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Rashford doesn't have any future in United because he is too lazy to motivate himself and improve his performance, if not he has some good potentials in him.

Those who bought the calendar because it's his face would not want to hear something  like that He probably got complacent putting less effort in training because he thinks he'll get pick to start anyway. Maybe it's also an ego thing now that he's forced to do more than what he was used to.

[Agbe]

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Rashford doesn't have any future in United because he is too lazy to motivate himself and improve his performance, if not he has some good potentials in him.

Those who bought the calendar because it's his face would not want to hear something  like that He probably got complacent putting less effort in training because he thinks he'll get pick to start anyway. Maybe it's also an ego thing now that he's forced to do more than what he was used to.

  Rasford is really getting it hot now because we now has a new manager at United now because preour till now Rasford has been lazy hoping on community Chance because of the rules in England but times and season's has changed and now we have a new management so Rasford has to sit up if he really wants to get a start up in the united squad

[alltalk]

As expected, the media are confirming that Marcus Rashford will be leaving Man United during the winter transfer window. No concrete offer has yet been made, but allegedly Barcelona and PSG are interested in adding him to their teams.
https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-united-drop-major-marcus-30656476
Despite Amorim being clear he doesn't see Marcus in the team, Rashford was still featured as the face of the official 2025 club calendar (already sold out).

Rashford never played with Man United team in the last few matches. It makes sense if he finally will leave Man United because Man United no longer needs him. But I'm not sure if he will move to Barcelona, Barcelona has no much money to pay him. It would make more sense if he choses PSG. I'm also very sure there will be other big teams to make an offer to sign him. Rashford probably prefers a team where he can player regularly and he will get proper salary. He is a player in his prime age, he won't have the intention to continue his career in the team that he gets a lower salary. he must also try to move the a team that he can win a trophy.

[pawel7777]

Pep Guardiola is preparing fans for the fact that Man City might not qualify for the Champions League next season.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cd0ey4mjydko
As much as I appreciate his honesty, he should focus on lifting the team's morale up rather than allow himself to discuss the worst possible outcomes which makes him sound defeated and without much hope.

Man City's next three games will be against teams from the bottom seven of the league table, so they must score at least 6-7 points to avoid dropping too far down and still have hopes of finishing in the top 4.
Their next game is against Everton today at 12:30 UK time.

[bounceback]

Rashford never played with Man United team in the last few matches. It makes sense if he finally will leave Man United because Man United no longer needs him. But I'm not sure if he will move to Barcelona, Barcelona has no much money to pay him. It would make more sense if he choses PSG. I'm also very sure there will be other big teams to make an offer to sign him. Rashford probably prefers a team where he can player regularly and he will get proper salary. He is a player in his prime age, he won't have the intention to continue his career in the team that he gets a lower salary. he must also try to move the a team that he can win a trophy.

Marcus Rashford have out from Manchester United squad since Manchester derby match, its have two consecutives matches in premier league Rashford not including in the squad list and have many speculation for his future keep stay with Manchester United or leaving the teams when winter transfer window opening.
PSG linked to be next club for Marcus Rashford but still waiting negotiation will PSG reach agreement deal for fees transfer or Rashford keep priority for playing with Premier League teams, Amorim looks not interested yet with Rashford and have problem due the player not discipline yet.

[ajiz138]

The match between Manchester City vs Everton is ongoing, Manchester City can create a quick goal in the 14th minute and make them lead. This is a good start for them who are in a bad situation.

But time is still very long, so they have to be careful with Everton because they can make a big surprise in this match. Manchester City must stay focused to make them able to get 3 points again.

[Uruhara]

The match between Manchester City vs Everton is ongoing, Manchester City can create a quick goal in the 14th minute and make them lead. This is a good start for them who are in a bad situation.

But time is still very long, so they have to be careful with Everton because they can make a big surprise in this match. Manchester City must stay focused to make them able to get 3 points again.

Man City doesn't seem to have really returned to their original form. They still seem to have difficulty even facing Everton where there should be a clear difference in performance between the two. Moreover, this is a home match for Man City. So this should again be an easy match for Man City if Man City is in its best performance. Unfortunately, Man City is not the Man City we know today. At the start of the first half Man City really looked like they had returned to their best performance again. but apparently it didn't last long.

[salad daging]

❌ 2-1 loss to Tottenham
❌ 2-1 loss to Bournemouth
❌ 4-1 loss to Sporting
❌ 2-1 loss to Brighton
❌ 4-0 loss to Spurs
⚖️ 3-3 draw to Feyenoord
❌ 2-0 loss to Liverpool
✅ 3-0 win vs Nottingham Forest
⚖️ 2-2 draw vs Crystal Palace
❌ 2-0 loss to Juventus
❌ 2-1 loss to Manchester United
❌ 2-1 loss to Aston Villa
⚖️ 1-1 draw to Everton

Source: https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1872288151491735779

See Manchester City's match list is so bad they have just been held to a draw with Everton and unfortunately the penalty made by Haaland failed, the rebond ball failed to be utilized by Haaland as well.

Chelsea lost to Fulham and it hurts where Muniz's goal at the end.
Damn I thought Chelsea would win at home.