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WhoScored Tipster: The Weekend's Top Tips

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WhoScored Tipster: The Weekend's Top Tips As we return from the international break this is one of those very rare weeks in which there is not really any direct encounters between clubs at top of the table in any of Europe's top 5 leagues. In the Premier League City host Tottenham but Spurs still haven't shown any signs of leadership, while...

Team Focus: Midfield Trio Central to Valencia's Early Season Success

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Team Focus: Midfield Trio Central to Valencia's Early Season Success Saturday’s clash with Atletico Madrid was seen as a real test of this season’s new-look Valencia and particularly its previously impressive three-man midfield of Dani Parejo, Javi Fuego and Andre Gomes. Both the team, and its central unit, came through really well as Atletico were beaten...

WhoScored Tipster: The Weekend's Top Tips

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WhoScored Tipster: The Weekend's Top Tips Despite it still being so early in the season, there are two games this weekend that could decisive come May. But while Manchester City against Chelsea was always going to be a tie-breaker in the title race, it is something of a surprise to be referring to Milan vs Juventus in relation to the fight ...

WhoScored Tipster: The Weekend's Top Tips

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WhoScored Tipster: The Weekend's Top Tips This is the time of the year when the punters look for the smart bets. Clubs are involved in European semi-finals, while others are fighting to reach their targets in their respective leagues, be it chasing the title, a European spot or top-flight safety.LIKELY BETSLiverpool vs Chelsea: HOME WIN @1....

Player Focus: Dani Parejo Turning Things Around at Valencia

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Player Focus: Dani Parejo Turning Things Around at Valencia From boo-boy to top of the class - few players have experienced a role reversal quite like that of Dani Parejo at Valencia. In 2012, while in his first season with the club, he was singled out by fans as a target of their frustration. Now in 2014, he’s one of very few players giving those exac...

Team Focus: Valencia's Transformation Under Pizzi

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Team Focus: Valencia's Transformation Under Pizzi Following an indifferent start to the season, Valencia relieved Miroslav Dukic of his duties in December. Though the Serb had been forced to deal with the departures of Roberto Soldado, Fernando Gago and Aly Cissokho, coupled with the retirement of veteran David Albelda, 20 points from a possible 51...

WhoScored Tipster: The Weekend's Top Tips

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WhoScored Tipster: The Weekend's Top Tips There's opportunity to pick up some great odds this weekend, from the goal-filled games of the Bundesliga to some likely wins for La Liga and Ligue 1's top clubs. The real drama should come from the Premier League and Serie A, however, with 4 big matches that will ensure entertainment in England and...

Team Focus: A New Era and Identity at Valencia

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Team Focus: A New Era and Identity at Valencia As has been the story for several summers now, the headlines in Valencia have been dominated by a departure. David Villa, David Silva, Juan Mata, Jordi Alba all left the club and the latest go the way of those four players was Roberto Soldado, to Tottenham.To each loss, Valencia have responded rathe...

Player Focus: Roberto Soldado - Fox in the Box

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Player Focus: Roberto Soldado - Fox in the Box The vast array of attacking talent set to move across Europe this summer is beyond comprehension. Edinson Cavani, Luis Suarez and Robert Lewandowski have all been subject to intense speculation regarding their future, while Radamel Falcao and Neymar have already secured big money switches to Monaco ...

WhoScored Tipster: Final Day of the Season in La Liga

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WhoScored Tipster: Final Day of the Season in La Liga Barcelona have long since had the title sewn up in La Liga, but it would be wholly incorrect to call the season done and dusted in the Spanish top flight. On the last day of the season, the final Champions place is still to be decided, with Valencia and Real Sociedad in the running, while at the oth...