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    Somebody must win £500 Amazon voucher with Score Predictor this Christmas Eve – read our top tips!

    YOU could win a £500 Amazon voucher courtesy of Score Predictor this Christmas Eve.Simply enter your predictions for five selected Premier League fixtures and earn points for accuracy; if you outperform all other users you’ll win the weekly top prize!

    CLICK HERE TO PLAY SCORE PREDICTOR AHEAD OF THIS WEEKEND’S ACTION – SOMEBODY MUST WIN A £500 AMAZON GIFT CARD!

    Get involved now for a chance to win a £500 Amazon voucher this weekendCredit: Dream Team
    For clarity, you don’t have to predict the exact outcomes of all five games to land the top prize – that would be asking too much – you simply have to outscore your rivals, meaning somebody must win.
    Some of our previous winners this season landed amazing prizes having submitted their predictions in ten seconds through sheer gut instinct – it takes no time at all to play and it’s completely free.
    Check out our predictions for Matchweek 19 below…
    Luton v Newcastle
    The Hatters most recent outing against Bournemouth was abandoned due to Tom Lockyer’s medical emergency so we can only go off their previous three consecutive defeats in terms of recent form.
    Although that doesn’t quite tell the full story as they had their moments against Arsenal and Manchester City, two difficult opponents.
    However, only Sheffield United and Burnley have conceded more league goals than Luton and same two clubs have a worse attacking record too.
    Eddie Howe remains tested by injury setbacks, not to mention the sudden drop in Kieran Trippier’s form, but only Aston Villa and Man City have scored more league goals in 2023/24.
    However, it’s worth noting that the Magpies have earned just five points away from St James’ Park.
    A 2-1 win for Newcastle is the most-popular prediction among Score Predictor users right now and we’re inclined to agree.
    Our Prediction: 2-1 to Newcastle
    Anthony Gordon’s availability may be a factorCredit: Rex
    Nottingham Forest v Bournemouth
    Two teams at the opposite end of the form table here.
    The Cherries were ranked first among all top-flight clubs for points earned over their last five games prior to their abandoned clash with Luton last weekend.
    Conversely, Forest are rock-bottom of the form table having lost five of their last six, a run that prompted Steve Cooper’s departure from the City Ground.
    Nuno Espirito Santo has taken the reins and there’s always the possibility of a New Manager Bounce but the more tangible stats favour Bournemouth.
    It’s hard to look past the two teams’ contrasting form.
    Our Prediction: 3-1 to Bournemouth
    Dominic Solanke has enjoyed a prosperous first half of the seasonCredit: EPA
    Tottenham v Everton
    Interestingly, Spurs are the only team to have earned more points on the road than the Toffees this season.
    Sean Dyche’s men have been particularly impressive this month having won all four of their league games without conceding a goal.
    They’ll do very well to extend that record this weekend against a team who commit men forward at every opportunity without fear of being exposed.
    This one has all the makings of a competitive affair and we’re backing Everton to come away with something – though they made need Son Heung-min to have an off-day in front goal.
    Our Prediction: 1-1 draw
    Dyche is doing a fantastic jobCredit: Getty
    Liverpool v Arsenal
    Matchweek 19’s headline fixture is genuine top-of-the-table clash.
    28% of users are backing a 2-2 draw at present but it may be the defensive units that come to the fore.
    Both sides have conceded 15 league goals to date this term. the joint-fewest, but it’s the Gunners that come out on top when digging into the underlying data – they’ve conceded just 12.7 xG.
    Given the Reds’ record at Anfield, Mikel Arteta would probably be content with a draw and the central core of Gabriel, William Saliba and Declan Rice has proven difficult to penetrate.
    That being said, the attacking talent on the pitch makes a goalless stalemate unlikely.
    Our Prediction: 1-1 draw

    Rice has improved Arsenal’s midfield several degrees this seasonCredit: Reuters
    Wolves v Chelsea
    Right now, this is a mid-table clash that doesn’t inspire much excitement among neutrals.
    Hwang Hee-chan and Matheus Cunha offer enough threat on their day but Gary O’Neil’s side have suffered in Pedro Neto’s absence going forward.
    Goals have flowed more freely for the Blues in recent weeks but they remain frustratingly inconsistent across the board.
    Both these sides are in the bottom-half of the form table and festive fatigue sets in then it could be a tough watch on Christmas Eve.
    How about this, Christopher Nkunku scores the winner in an otherwise dull match-up?
    Our Prediction: 1-0 to Chelsea
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    Somebody must win £500 Amazon gift card with Score Predictor this weekend – read our top tips now!

    ONE savvy football fan will take home an early Christmas present this weekend courtesy of Score Predictor – why not you?Simply enter your predictions for five selected Premier League fixtures and earn points for accuracy; if you outperform all other users you’ll win a £500 Amazon gift card!

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    Get involved now for a chance to win a £500 Amazon voucher this weekendCredit: Dream Team
    For clarity, you don’t have to predict the exact outcomes of all five games to land the top prize – that would be asking too much – you simply have to outscore your rivals, meaning somebody must win.
    Some of our previous winners this season landed amazing prizes having submitted their predictions in ten seconds through sheer gut instinct – it takes no time at all to play and it’s completely free.
    Check out our predictions for Matchweek 18 below…
    Manchester City v Crystal Palace
    The Eagles have been something of a bogey team for Pep Guardiola’s side in recent times – at least relative to the other bottom-half teams.
    However, Roy Hodgson’s side aren’t particularly well equipped for a trip to the Etihad right now having lost four of their last five games.
    Granted, they gave Liverpool a decent contest last time out but with several key players injured and recent defeats to Everton, Luton and Bournemouth fresh in the mind, a comfortable home win seems likely on Saturday.
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    At this stage, Erling Haaland isn’t expected to feature at the weekend but the treble winners still have plenty of firepower at their disposal.
    Only Sheffield United have scored fewer league goals than Palace this season so we’re backing an overdue City clean sheet.
    Our Prediction: 2-0 to Man City
    Overdue a clean sheetCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
    Burnley v Everton
    Roll up, roll up, it’s the Sean Dyche derby!
    The Clarets have mustered just eight points from 16 games since they returned to the top flight, although half of those have come in their last three outings in fairness.
    The Toffees are only two places above Burnley in the table but that’s because of their ten-point deduction, without punishment they would be in the top half.
    Everton have beaten Nottingham Forest, Newcastle and Chelsea this month without conceding a single goal.
    Dyche’s side also boast the fifth-best away record in the league this term.
    Our Prediction: 2-0 to Everton
    InevitableCredit: GETTY
    Arsenal v Brighton
    Roberto De Zerbi’s enterprising outfit have scored the same number of league goals as the Gunners, Newcastle and Tottenham in 2023/24 but they’ve also conceded more goals than Fulham, Wolves, Palace and Forest.
    The Seagulls are yet to keep a Premier League clean sheet this season but they’ve also scored in every game they’ve played – we’re looking at both teams to score as a foundation for this prediction.
    Arsenal came unstuck at Villa Park last weekend, but doesn’t every team?
    Prior to that, Mikel Arteta’s side had won four league games in a row.
    Brighton have a modest record on the road this season having taken ten points from seven away days – with 16 goals conceded.
    Our Prediction: 3-1 to Arsenal
    Dream Team’s second-best player this seasonCredit: Getty
    West Ham v Wolves
    The Hammers completed a classic smash-and-grab against Tottenham a week ago but the celebrations were cut brutally short when they lost 5-0 to Fulham on Sunday.
    With progression to the Europa League knockouts already assured, David Moyes may opt to give several key players a much-needed rest against Freiburg this evening ahead of Wolves’ visit to East London.
    Jarrod Bowen, Mohammed Kudus and Lucas Paqueta make up the mainstays of a threatening attack but West Ham have actually conceded more league goals than they’ve scored this season.
    Pedro Neto’s absence hinders the dynamism of Gary O’Neil’s attack but Matheus Cunha and Hwang Hee-chan are not to be underestimated.
    That being said, Wolves’ recent results (1-0 win over Burnley, 1-1 draw with Forest) have been very: last on Match of the Day.
    Our Prediction: 1-1 draw
    Under pressureCredit: Getty
    Liverpool v Manchester United
    The big one.
    In November, there was a sense that the Red Devils’ results flattered them as even their most partisan supporters acknowledged flaws in the performances.
    This month, things have evened out with three losses from four games in all competitions, including a humbling 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth at Old Trafford.
    Fans will be fearing a thorough thrashing at Anfield on Sunday amid injury absentees – Bruno Fernandes is also suspended for the big clash.
    Jurgen Klopp’s men haven’t been at their fluent best of late, nonetheless, they’ve risen to the top of the table by virtue of their 100% home record.
    Liverpool have won all seven league games at Anfield this campaign, scoring 21 goals and conceding five.
    Our Prediction: 3-0 Liverpool win
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    Amazon Prime announces deal with major new sport after giving up Premier League rights

    AMAZON PRIME has landed a deal to show boxing after pulling out of the race for the next package of Premier League rights.The streaming service will not broadcast any English top-flight football in the 2025-29 cycle.
    Amazon Prime Video has announced a new deal to broadcast boxingCredit: Getty
    Amazon Prime did not bid for any rights for UK coverage of the Premier League from 2025-29 cycle, leaving Sky and TNT to dominate the scene.
    This month, however, the streaming platform is set to broadcast 20 top-flight matches before the turn of the year.
    And on Thursday, Amazon revealed they have partnered with Premier Boxing Champions (PBC).
    The network will stream boxing events live from 2024 – but a tweet from the company has revealed it is still unknown what countries can view it.
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    PBC was founded by Al Haymon – the former manager of Floyd Mayweather Jr – in 2015.
    His notable client list includes Deontay Wilder, Andy Ruiz Jr, Manny Pacquiao, Errol Spence Jr and twins Jermell and Jermall Charlo.
    PBC’s takeover marks an end to US broadcaster Showtime’s 37-year stint in boxing.
    In a press release Amazon said: “Today, Prime Video and PBC announced a landmark multiyear rights agreement to deliver viewers the boxing industry’s most significant events.
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    “Providing fans with year-round access to the best matchups featuring the biggest stars in boxing.
    “Prime Video will distribute PBC’s industry-leading pay-per-view (PPV) events in the US, with the first event anticipated for March 2024.
    “PBC PPV fights will be available for all viewers to purchase, regardless of Prime membership.
    “Additionally, in the US and select countries, Prime Video will exclusively stream a PBC Championship Boxing series of events.
    “Showcasing top matchups among boxing’s current and rising stars. Details on specific cards, dates, and locations will be announced at a later date.
    “In addition to the live PBC events, Prime Video will continue to grow its Original sports content offerings.
    “With behind-the-scenes PBC docuseries, live weigh-ins, as well as on-demand access to previous events, highlights, archival footage, and more.” More

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    Awkward moment Jurgen Klopp argues with ‘ignorant’ Amazon Prime Video presenter on live TV after Liverpool clash

    JURGEN KLOPP let rip at an ‘ignorant’ Amazon Prime presenter after he made a joke about Liverpool’s latest 12.30pm kick-off time.Klopp saw his team beat Sheffield United 2-0 with goals from Virgil van Dijk and Dominik Szoboszlai but the German then revealed a crushing blow that defender Joel Matip has ruptured his ACL.
    Jurgen Klopp shows Marcus Buckland how pushed Liverpool are for time as he hit back at what the Amazon Prime star thought was an innocent jokeCredit: Prime
    It led to an awkward exchange live on TV
    And the Reds boss hit the roof when Amazon’s Marcus Buckland mentioned that Liverpool’s visit to Selhurst Park on Saturday features another lunch-time kick-off, something Klopp has complained about.
    Buckland said: “You got to Crystal Palace in your favourite kick-off time?”
    Klopp said: “That’s really brave to make a joke about that.
    “We go home, I don’t know exactly what time we will get home, we will arrive, maybe 1am-2am tonight and then play again. We have two sessions.”
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    Klopp added: “I realise that you don’t understand it as well, even when you work in football, so why should I explain again?
    “If you make a joke of that you are completely ignorant. But it’s good, football is entertainment and it’s all good.”
    Buckland said: “I don’t mean to be disrespectful.”
    Klopp added: “You were already. All good, you can say what you want.
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    “I cannot say what I want because that would be really different. If you make a joke of that you are completely ignorant.”
    Klopp admitted Liverpool struggled to break down United, who welcomed back Chris Wilder as boss.
    But Matip looks as though he will miss the rest of the season after injuring his knee against Fulham.
    Klopp said: “It is an ACL rupture. It looks like that. It is very unfortunate. 
    “But I am really pleased with the result. I don’t want to be overly critical as I know we can play better football but this time of year you play, hopefully win and hopefully recover.”
    Boss Wilder got a warm reception on his return to replace Paul Heckingbottom.
    He said: “It will stay with me forever and I thank them from the bottom of my heart.
    “It has been a long-time away. I understand some supporters think it is a mistake, me coming back, so I have to earn their support.
    “I am disappointed we did not get something out of the game.” More

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    How £40m Anthony Gordon is having last laugh and proving Newcastle supremo right after being chased out of Everton

    EVERYONE thought that Newcastle had their pants pulled down by Everton after splashing £40million on Anthony Gordon in January.And they were howling when, in Toon’s Amazon Prime documentary, co-owner Amanda Staveley insisted the “extraordinary” Scouser would be “one of the best players in the league”.
    Wideman Anthony Gordon has already notched six goals for Newcastle this seasonCredit: Getty
    Gordon left first club Everton for the Magpies in January 2023Credit: Alamy
    Well, fast forward 11 months and the Magpies are having the last laugh as demands for a first England call-up grow.
    Hounded out of Goodison Park, Toffees fans were convinced they had offloaded a supposed bad egg.
    But after six goals and three assists this term the winger is well on his way to justifying the fee — as well as Staveley’s prophecy.
    A first return to his boyhood club came in April as a late sub with the Toon 4-1 up and Goodison half empty.
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    But the home fans will be baying  for blood tonight with the  forward’s acrimonious exit still fresh in the memory.
    After a 2-1 January defeat by Southampton, a furious mob — who did not think he was up for the relegation fight — chased his car following what was his last Everton game.
    And Magpies boss Eddie Howe urged the red-hot Gordon to block out the noise and silence the boo boys.
    Howe said: “It will be an explosive atmosphere.
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    “Anthony has to be prepared for whatever reception he gets — but just focus on his football. That’s all he can do.
    “If you think about things you can’t control, you take your mind off of what you can.  
    “He needs to control the things that make his performance as good as it can be, which he has been doing  on a consistent basis recently.”
    Gordon, 22, struggled to adapt to Howe’s demands but started this season on fire  having been named Player of the Tournament as England won the Under-21 Euros over the summer.
    Howe added: “I had no issue with him when he first signed, he just wanted everything there and then.
    “He wanted to play, score goals and do well, which I understand and is natural but going to a new club is never easy. There’s always a transitional period, no matter how experienced you are.
    “This season we’ve really seen him grow and develop because of his fitness levels being so high due to his work with England in the summer.”
    Martin Dubravka replaces Nick Pope in goal tonight after the England keeper was ruled out for at least four months with a dislocated shoulder.
    Toon may look for a replacement, with free agent David de Gea an option.
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    Howe said: “We’ve not made any enquiries or decisions.
    “This is a chance for the keepers we have to consolidate their positions.” More

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    James Maddison reveals he was ‘stitched up’ by England team-mate and ended up doing duet with Robbie Williams

    JAMES MADDISON was royally ‘stitched up’ by Harry Maguire at the World Cup last year.Maguire’s wind-up meant the Spurs midfielder was forced into singing with Robbie Williams.
    James Maddison was done over by Harry Maguire in a hilarious storyCredit: Getty
    He was peer-pressured into dueting with Robbie WilliamsCredit: Getty
    Maddison gave an extended interview this week to former Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Foster for Amazon Prime.
    In it, the Tottenham midfielder explained how pop star Williams came to perform for the squad ahead of the World Cup.
    And he ended up on stage alongside him, all thanks to his ex-Leicester City team-mate.
    Maddison said: “During Robbie’s performance, he says ‘stop the set, I’ve heard Maddison’s got a bit.
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    “And I’m just at the back still tucking into my chicken or whatever I’m eating, thinking ‘did I hear that right?’
    “I’ve heard he can seriously sing’ but I promise you now I can’t sing.
    “Harry Maguire has stitched me up and told Robbie that I’m genuinely good.
    “So he called me up for a duet, I’m at the back like ‘Robbie I’m rubbish, you can’t get me up there’.
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    “But the lads are like Madders come on don’t turn down a duet with Robbie, Jack Grealish and Mason Mount were saying ‘you’ve got to go up’.
    “I ended up doing a duet with him at the front, Sweet Caroline, I hit the first note pretty well and it went downhill from there.”
    Maddison is currently out injured after being forced off at half-time in Spurs’ 4-1 defeat to Chelsea.
    The £40million midfielder suffered damage to his ankle ligament and will be out of action until the New Year.
    He also told Foster: “It’s healing well, it’s a bit of a slow burner which is obviously frustrating because like you said, I started the season so well. But it’s healing, slowly but surely.” More

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    What do the dashes mean above Premier League team names on Amazon Prime Video?

    THIS midweek’s Premier League fixtures are being broadcast live on Amazon Prime Video.And during their coverage of top-flight games, eagle-eyed viewers have noticed a slight change to the scoreboards – but what is the reason behind it?
    Fans first noticed the new feature during Wolves’ match against BurnleyCredit: PRIME VIDEO
    What do the dashes mean above Premier League team names on Amazon Prime Video?
    Amazon Prime Video have added the dashes above team names so viewers can track each side’s remaining substitutes.
    Fans first noticed the new feature during Wolves’ 1-0 home win against Burnley in the Premier League on December 5th.
    The tracker shows five dashes above each team – with the number of dashes reducing by one every time a substitution is made.
    This aids the viewer’s experience to keep informed of all the ongoing in the game, especially if you join the action late on.
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    How to watch the Premier League on Amazon Prime Video?

    Amazon Prime subscribers can watch selected live Premier League games via the Prime Video app or website.
    You can download the app to your smart TV, smartphone, and game consoles.
    If you are not already an Amazon Prime member, you can subscribe for £8.99 per month or £95 for the full year.

    Can I watch the Premier League on Amazon Prime Video for FREE?
    Amazon Prime offers a 30-day FREE trial as long as you haven’t created an Amazon account within the last 12 months.
    Head to Amazon.co.uk for more details. More

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    Shearer and Martinez compared to Breaking Bad cartel twins after turning up for Amazon Prime duties in identical clothes

    ALAN SHEARER and Roberto Martinez have been compared to characters from hit show Breaking Bad after wearing the same outfit.During Amazon Prime’s coverage of the Premier League on Tuesday, Shearer and Martinez were both seen wearing silver suits.
    Alan Shearer and Roberto Martinez were seen wearing the same suits during their Amazon Prime appearanceCredit: X
    It led to fans hilariously comparing them to Breaking Bad’s cartel twinsCredit: X
    The hilarious coincidence left fans in hysterics.
    But one fan took the crown jewel after comparing the former Newcastle ace and ex-Everton manager to Breaking Bad characters commonly known as “The Cousins” despite being twin brothers.
    Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, one fan said: “Why are Martinez and Shearer wearing the same clothes tonight🤣.”
    A second said: “Did Shearer & Martinez not discuss what they were wearing before going on TV 🤣.”
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    A third joked: “Why have Alan Shearer and Roberto Martínez dressed like Thierry Henry’s evil henchmen… But henchmen with a dress code?”
    Reacting to the Breaking Bad character comparison, one fan said: “Is it just me or Shearer and Roberto Martinez look like two twins that got dressed nicely by their mother to go and visit their granny?!😄.”
    Another said: “Are Alan Shearer and Roberto Martinez twins?”
    While another added: “Alan Shearer and Roberto Martinez stood on top of that house at Kenilworth Road watching the game last night,” after posting an image of Shearer and Martinez next to the twins.
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    The duo, named Marco and Leonel Salamanca, are identical twins in the show that wear the same outfit.
    They mainly appear in Season 3 of Breaking Bad and also appear in spin off show Better Call Saul.
    Amazon’s coverage also sparked fan curiosity after they introduced a never-before-seen sub counter.
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