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    Liverpool vs Crystal Palace prediction: Free betting tips, odds and Premier League preview for final day

    THE party atmosphere rolls into the Premier League final day when champions Liverpool host FA Cup winners Crystal Palace.SunSport have enlisted the help of their betting experts to preview the Anfield clash and select the best bets, tips and exclusive sign-up bonuses from our leading betting partners.New sign-up offersSunSport exclusivesLiverpool vs Crystal Palace previewMight we see a double guard of honour this Sunday?One thing we will see for sure is two teams going all-out in a proper party atmosphere with both sets of fans still on cloud nine and Liverpool set to lift the trophy after it.What those teams look like will likely depend on who feels fit enough to take part…Liverpool go into the final day with a 12-point lead at the top, while FA Cup winners Crystal Palace could also bag a top-half finish with victory and other scores going their way.Liverpool looked to be finishing with a flourish when – despite changes – they took 1-0 and 2-1 leads away at Brighton earlier this week.The Seagulls fought back superbly to win 3-2 but that didn’t stop wild celebratory scenes from the thousands in the away end after it.Palace weren’t fancied by too many to be ready to go again on Tuesday night when hosting Wolves, yet came from behind superbly to win 4-2 in the end.First scorer and correct score predictionsCorrect score: 3-1 at 17/2 with Betfred – HEREFirst scorer: Curtis Jones 13/1 with talkSPORT BET – HERELiverpool vs Crystal Palace latest oddsOdds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.How to claim..William Hill £60 welcome bonusVisit the William Hill website HERE*Register an account using the Promo Code: T60Once your account is registered, click ‘opt in’ on the ‘Vegas Promotion’ pageDeposit a minimum of £10 in your main account to receive a £20 Vegas Bonus for use on Selected GamesThen place a bet with a minimum stake of £10 at odds of 1/2 or greater on any football marketOnce that’s settled, your account will be credited with £40 in free betsWilliam Hill: Claim £60 welcome bonus – click here*Liverpool vs Crystal Palace predictionsEze does itCrystal Palace will do well to keep hold of Eberechi Eze this summer.The Palace hero has scored in ALL of Palace’s last SIX games, scoring seven in the process, including goals at the Emirates, two at Tottenham and the winner against Man City at Wembley.Was only given 10 minutes in home game against Wolves in midweek – and still scored! Big odds for another to be added in what could be his final appearance at the club.Eberechi Eze to score anytime at 10/3 with William Hill – CLAIM HERERecord chasingMo Salah is chasing records this season, for goal involvements and assists in a season.It looked a tap-in a couple of months ago but has since only bagged one goal and one assist in his last eight matches.That’s left him a one short of the goal involvement record of 47 held by Alan Shearer and Andrew Cole and two short of the assist record held by Thierry Henry and Kevin de Bruyne.One final chance – why not do both??Mo Salah to score AND assist at 4/1 with Betfred – CLAIM HERE*William Hill. 18+. Play Safe. New players only, using promo code T60. Valid from 13/04/2022. Online play. 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Receive £20 Tote Credit, £10 Free Sports Bet and 50 Free Spins on Big Bass Bonanza within 48 hours of qualifying bet settlement. 7-day expiry on free bets & Tote Credit. Your first bet will be your qualifying bet. One per customer. UK & ROI customers only. 18+. Full T&Cs apply. Gambleaware.org. Full T&Cs apply.Remember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressedGamcare – gamcare.org.ukGambleAware – GambleAware.orgRead our guide on responsible gambling practices.For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to gamstop.co.uk to be excluded from all UK-regulated gambling websites. More

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    Nottm Forest vs Chelsea prediction: Free betting tips and preview for Champions League shootout

    CHAMPIONS LEAGUE football is within touching distance for Nottingham Forest and Chelsea when the pair meet in the blockbuster clash of the Premier League final day.They’re in 7th and 5th, respectively heading into the weekend and the Blues know a win and they’re in, while a Forest victory would see them jump ahead of Chelsea and potentially clinch a seat at Europe’s top table, depending on other results.SunSport have enlisted the help of their betting experts to preview the huge City Ground fixture and select the best bets, tips and exclusive sign-up bonuses from our leading betting partners.Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereNew sign-up offersSunSport exclusivesNottingham Forest vs Chelsea previewIt’s been a rather poor Premier League season for many different reasons.But the saving grace has been the race for top four – top five now – and a spot in next season’s Champions League.Five teams are chasing three spots on Sunday with Forest and Chelsea two of the teams vying.Chelsea sit fifth going into the game and are a point ahead of Forest in seventh. Aston Villa and Newcastle sit on the same points as the Blues, with Man City a further two points clear of them.Chelsea know only a win will guarantee a top five spot, with Villa’s goal difference a mile behind theirs.Villa play a rather desperate Manchester United side at Old Trafford, with Newcastle at home to Everton and Manchester City at Fulham.Forest have done superbly well to keep themselves in contention going into the final day and know only a win will do for them, before they’re left to rely on other teams and their results.First scorer and correct score predictionsCorrect score: 1-1 at 6/1 with Betfred – HEREFirst scorer: Noni Madueke 15/2 with talkSPORT BET – HERENottm Forest vs Chelsea latest oddsNottm Forest at 19/10 with William Hill – CLAIM HEREOdds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.How to claim..William Hill £60 welcome bonusVisit the William Hill website HERE*Register an account using the Promo Code: T60Once your account is registered, click ‘opt in’ on the ‘Vegas Promotion’ pageDeposit a minimum of £10 in your main account to receive a £20 Vegas Bonus for use on Selected GamesThen place a bet with a minimum stake of £10 at odds of 1/2 or greater on any football marketOnce that’s settled, your account will be credited with £40 in free betsWilliam Hill: Claim £60 welcome bonus – click here*Nottm Forest vs Chelsea predictionsCan’t split themTwo teams going at it after a long hard season, with both needing a win.It has draw written all over it.Forest defensively have been solid for the most part this season until recently, while Chelsea’s threat in front of goal the last three games has been non-existent. Can share the spoils in a low scoring game.Game to finish 1-1 at 11/2 with William Hill – CLAIM HEREYelliot AndersonElliot Anderson has been a totally underrated star in this Nottingham Forest side, with some other players taking the limelight that he probably should be receiving.Not just on the ball and attacking where he flourishes, but also defensively, which has led to nine yellow cards in the league.Only Ryan Yates has more for Forest this season who are fifth in the yellow cards table. Can hit double figures for the season in this contest against a combative midfield.Elliot Anderson to be carded at 16/5 with Betfred – CLAIM HERE*William Hill. 18+. Play Safe. New players only, using promo code T60. Valid from 13/04/2022. Online play. Get £60 Bonus split between Vegas & Sports in the following manner – (i) Deposit £10 to unlock £20 Vegas Free Bet on Selected Games (72hr expiry, wagering reqs apply); then (ii) bet £10+ (odds 1/2+) with cash (excl. £10 deposit) or Vegas winnings (after wager reqs met). Once settled, receive £40 Sports Free Bets excluding Virtual Markets (4x £10, 7 days expiry). Payment methods & country restrictions apply. Full T&Cs apply.*Betfred. New customers only. Register (excl 05/04/25), deposit with Debit Card, and place first bet £10+ at Evens (2.0)+ on Sports within 7 days to get 3 x £10 in Sports Free Bets & 2 x £10 in Acca Free Bets within 10 hours of settlement. 7-day expiry. Eligibility exclusions & T&Cs Apply. Eligibility & payment exclusions apply. Full T&Cs apply.*Parimatch. 18+ New Customers Only. Opt in and bet £10 on football (odds 2.00+) within 7 days. No cash-out. Get 4x£5 Free Bets for set markets and a £10 Slot Bonus for Big Bass Splash, 30x wagering, to withdraw max £250. 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Receive £20 Tote Credit, £10 Free Sports Bet and 50 Free Spins on Big Bass Bonanza within 48 hours of qualifying bet settlement. 7-day expiry on free bets & Tote Credit. Your first bet will be your qualifying bet. One per customer. UK & ROI customers only. 18+. Full T&Cs apply. Gambleaware.org. Full T&Cs apply.Remember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressedGamcare – gamcare.org.ukGambleAware – GambleAware.orgRead our guide on responsible gambling practices.For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to gamstop.co.uk to be excluded from all UK-regulated gambling websites. More

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    Nottm Forest vs Chelsea free bets: Get a £30 welcome bonus when you stake £10 with Parimatch

    THE big game on the final Premier League weekend comes at the City Ground with Nottingham Forest and Chelsea both in the hunt for Champions League football next term.Such is the magnitude of the game, bookmakers Parimatch are offering brand new customers a fantastic £30 free bet and bonus bundle* when registering and staking a tenner!Parimatch: Bet £10 Get £30 welcome bonus HERE*Parimatch new customer offerParimatch £30 welcome bonusVisit the Parimatch website HERE*Create an account and Opt In to this promotion via the Opt In buttonMake a deposit of £10+ into the accountPlace a bet of £10 or more on any football market at odds of Evens (2.00) or greater     You must do this within 7 days of registrationOnce that’s settled – win or lose – your account will be credited with £30 free bets and bonuses Get 4 x £5 free bets for set markets and a £10 Slot Bonus for Big Bass SplashParimatch: Claim £30 welcome bonus – click here*New to Parimatch? You can claim their fantastic welcome offer!Firstly, head over to the Parimatch website HERE*.Then create a brand new account and ensure you opt in to this promotion using the “Opt In” button.Once complete, make a deposit of £10 minimum and stake £10+ on any football market at odds of at least Evens (2.00).This must be done within seven days of opening your account.Once settled – whether you win or lose that first bet – your account will be credited with £30 in free bets and bonuses.These are paid out like so:On settlement of your qualifying bet, you will receive:    £5 Free Bet – Any Football (2.00+)   £5 Free Bet – Any Sport (except horse racing) (2.00+) 48h after settlement, you will also receive:    £5 Free Bet – Any Horse Racing (3.00+)  £5 Free Bet – Any Sport (except horse racing) (2.00+) And a £10 Slots Bonus, which can be used on Big Bass Splash.Parimatch: Bet £10 Get £30 welcome bonus HERE*Remember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressedGamcare – gamcare.org.ukGambleAware – GambleAware.orgRead our guide on responsible gambling practices.For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to gamstop.co.uk to be excluded from all UK-regulated gambling websites.*18+ New Customers Only. Opt in and bet £10 on football (odds 2.00+) within 7 days. No cash-out. Get 4x£5 Free Bets for set markets and a £10 Slot Bonus for Big Bass Splash, 30x wagering, to withdraw max £250. Rewards expire in 20 days. Scroll down for T&Cs. GambleAware.org | Please gamble responsibly  More

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    Real Madrid’s iconic Santiago Bernabeu stadium to break attendance record in different sport as it hosts major event

    REAL MADRID’S Santiago Bernabeu stadium is set to host the EuroBasket opener in 2029.EuroBasket is Europe’s largest international basketball competition.Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabeu stadium features a retractable roofCredit: GettySpain are the reigning EuroBasket championsCredit: AFPSpain are among the continent’s most successful basketball nations and are the reigning EuroBasket champions.World basketball governing body Fiba has announced that Spain are among four countries to host the 2029 edition.Madrid’s 80,000-seater Bernabeu is set to host the opening game of the tournament, likely to be Spain against a leading contender.The curtain-raiser could set a new Fiba attendance record, with the largest attendance currently standing at 38,115, set at Philippine Arena two years ago.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLReal Madrid’s iconic home has undergone substantial renovations in recent years – now featuring a retractable roof and huge LED screens.In addition to the curtain raiser, final phase games are also set to take place in Spain.Other games in Madrid are to be held at the 16,000-seater Movistar Arena.In addition to the Spanish capital – Athens, Tallinn and Ljubljana will also host games.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFiba Europe president Jorge Garbajosa said: “We are excited to bring FIBA EuroBasket 2029 to some of Europe’s prime basketball destinations, each with a strong basketball culture and a clear commitment to delivering an outstanding event.”We look forward to working closely with the host countries to ensure a successful and memorable tournament for teams, fans, and partners alike.”Charles Barkley forced off air as he’s abruptly cut midway through speechFiba chief Kamil Novak added: “The interest our National Federations have shown in organising this event speaks to the growing profile and prestige of Fiba EuroBasket.”We thank all the bidders for their outstanding proposals and extend our best wishes to the four hosts as they begin their journey toward delivering a fantastic tournament.”This summer’s EuroBasket is set to take place in Cyprus, Finland, Latvia, and Poland.The tournament will run between August 27 and September 14 – and could feature the likes of Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Luka Doncic.EuroBasket is set to take place this summer between August and SeptemberCredit: FIBA More

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    Boxing supremo Turki Alalshikh ‘holds talks’ over shock takeover of Championship club after series of approaches

    BOXING chief Turki Alalshikh has held takeover talks with a Championship club, according to reports.The Saudi Arabian has become a prominent figure in the boxing world, brokering some of the biggest fights in the sport in recent years.Turki Alalshikh dropped a hint about which club he could buyCredit: GettyHis official role as the chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority means he has varied business interests.And it appears he is set to get involved in English football after recently selling LaLiga 2 club Almeira, which he purchased in 2019, to Saudi investment group SMC.Several Championship clubs and one Premier League team have approached Alalshikh in recent months in hopes of striking a deal, according to the Daily Mail.And it has been claimed Millwall have engaged in talks with the boxing supremo.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLRumours were sparked further when Alalshikh reacted to a Millwall post on X this week, commenting: “🔥🦁”However Millwall have insisted the club is not for sale and denied talks were held.Alalshikh appears to have held an interest in buying an English club for some time.Last month Simon Jordan claimed he told the promoter to buy Sheffield Wednesday when asked about investing by Alalshikh.Most read in EFLBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSAlalshikh has an estimated net worth of £2.14billion and is the owner of the Ring Magazine.He previously owned Egyptian football club Pyramids from 2018 to 2019. More

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    Tottenham stars’ bonus for winning Europa League revealed with players set for mammoth payday

    TOTTENHAM stars are set for a big payday after their Europa League triumph.Brennan Johnson created history by scoring the only goal in Bilbao to beat Manchester United.The Tottenham squad are set for a big paydayCredit: Shutterstock EditorialAnge Postecoglou will pick up a £2million bonusCredit: GettyAnd in doing so he pocketed some extra cash for himself and his team-mates.The Spurs squad have earned a big bonus for winning the Europa League.Boss Ange Postecoglou will receive £2million for his role in the famous win, report the BBC.While the squad will be given £3m to be divided between each player.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSome stars will also earned a pay rise if they have a Champions League qualification clause in their contract.Tottenham will compete in Europe’s elite competition next season for the first time since 2022/23.That means there could be an extra £100m in the coffers thanks to prize money, TV revenue and additional sponsorships.Spurs’ Europa League win saw them scoop a £10.95m cash prize from Uefa.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSTottenham’s qualification mean there will be six English teams competing in the Champions League next season.Liverpool and Arsenal have booked their place which means Manchester City, Newcastle, Chelsea, Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest will fight it out for the final three spots on Sunday.Tottenham Players leave team hotel after Europa League triumph over Man United More

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    Victorious Spurs stars party until 4am shouting ‘F*** you Maguire’ after 1-0 Europa League Final win

    TOTTENHAM stars partied until 4am after their 1-0 Europa League Final win, chanting: “F*** you Maguire.”  Spurs’ Cristian Romero had clashed with Man United’s Harry Maguire during the game and at full-time in Bilbao, Spain.  Tottenham players partied until 4am after their 1-0 Europa League Final win, chanting: ‘F*** you Maguire’Credit: AlamyFans also joined in and celebrated all night to mark the club’s first trophy in 17 yearsCredit: Shutterstock EditorialManchester United defender Harry Maguire was the target of ridicule by the Spurs playersCredit: Shutterstock EditorialJames Maddison and Lucas Bergvall led the victorious team in a raucous celebration.And the Spurs players changed the lyrics to Gala 1997 hit ‘Freed From Desire’ to taunt the England centre back. The partying started with the players wildly celebrating in the changing room.Crates of beer were delivered to the Spurs dressing room for the players to enjoy.READ MORE ON SPURS’ WINAs were bottles of champagne, several of which ended up being sprayed as captain Son Heung-min re-enacted the trophy lift.While Yves Bissouma, who was Spurs’ star man on the night, went live on social media, showing stars toasting their first trophy in 17 years with boatload of pizza too – while listening to Natasha Bedingfield’s ‘Unwritten’ being blasted over the speakers.Fans celebrated all night to mark the club’s first trophy in 17 years.  Rod Jones, from St Albans, Herts, said: “We did a bar crawl from the stadium to town then the airport.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS“We’re so buzzing that sleep can wait.”  The bleary-eyed team flew back to Stansted yesterday, with an open-top bus parade today.  Richarlison bangs on drum and celebrates with Tottenham fans following Spurs Europa League triumph Ange Postecoglou’s troops celebrated wildly in the dressing roomCredit: InstagramCrates of beer and pizza galore were delivered to the north Londoners’ dressing room after the matchCredit: InstagramDestiny Udogie showed off his winners’ medal on InstagramCredit: InstagramSeveral players took to social media to show off their winners’ medalsCredit: InstagramThe squad will need to recover quickly, as Spurs play Brighton in their last Premier League fixture on Sunday Around 70,000 fans of both teams travelled to Bilbao, with seven arrests.  Newspaper El Correo said: “The main objective was to try to avoid large-scale serious fighting, which the authorities consider they achieved.”  Pedro Porro celebrates the victoryCredit: GettyThe bleary-eyed team flew back to Stansted on Thursday, with an open-top bus parade taking place on FridayCredit: Getty More

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    Shocking moment ex-Liverpool and Barcelona star Philippe Coutinho’s interview interrupted by gunshots

    GUNSHOTS interrupted an interview with Liverpool icon Philippe Coutinho.Loud gunfire also erupted when his Vasco da Gama team-mates Leo Jardim and Nuno Moreira went in front of the same cameras pitchside.Philippe Coutinho appeared to to take it in his strideBrazilian keeper Leo Jardim laughed readily during the incidentFans were shocked by the scenes in Rio de Janeiro – but many were even more amazed by the reaction of all three players.Former Barcelona playmaker Coutinho, 32, paused when the shots cracked out, before turning around grinning and sharing a jokey comment.His fellow Brazilian, 30-year-old ex-Lille keeper Jardim, burst out laughing.And Portuguese winger Moreira, 25, stood calmly with a smile on his face before crossing his arms.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFour of Brazil’s biggest teams are in the high-crime city of Rio.Vasco, Fluminense, Botafogo and Flamengo are bitter rivals.But some areas of the city – usually in impoverished neighbourhoods called favellas – have a history of gang violence.And when clips of the interviews were posted online, fans were stunned by how the three stars appeared to make light of the gunshots.Most read in FootballOne observer wrote: “The craziest thing is that no one even moves. Like normalizing things is really scary.”Another posted: “The tranquility of the Carioca people [Rio residents] listening to the bullets flying still impresses me. “Nuno Moreira also reacted coolly to the interventionBut a third argued: “Embarrassing. They have to move the training centre out of the middle of this favela. It’s embarrassing. For the love of God.”A fourth pointed out: “Vasco and Fluminense’s training centers are on the same street, practically next to Cidade de Deus. “It’s not a good location. But when it comes to the city of Rio de Janeiro, no place is a good place.”And a fifth made an even more sobering claim.They wrote: “This is Rio without makeup, not what the authorities try to sell to outsiders. Most Cariocas survive daily under these conditions of imminent risk when leaving their homes. Devastating and revolting.”Coutinho is on loan at mid-table Brazilian top-flight club Vasco from Aston Villa after spending last season with Qataris Al-Duhail SC.But his career has gone downhill since he followed five scintillating years at Liverpool with a £142million move to Barca in 2018. Fans saw Coutinho chat comfortably before and after the gunshotsCredit: X/ geglobo More