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    Crystal Palace vs Man City prediction: Free betting tips, odds and preview

    MANCHESTER CITY returned to winning ways in midweek and are looking to build on that in their trip to Crystal Palace on Saturday.SunSport betting experts have previewed the contest and selected 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 exclusivesCrystal Palace vs Man City price boostsMan City to win to nil – was 7/4 NOW 2/1 with William Hill – CLAIM HEREErling Haaland, Alexander Isak and Ollie Watkins all to score this weekend – was 9/2 NOW 11/2 with talkSPORT BET – CLAIM HERECrystal Palace vs Man City previewSeven games without a win but FINALLY Man City got three points in midweek when swatting aside Nottingham Forest.It’s no coincidence that it was also Kevin de Bruyne’s first start for months – and Jeremy Doku’s too – as they returned to winning ways.The gap to Liverpool is down to nine points now after the Reds drew with Newcastle and Arne Slot’s side face a tricky derby trip to Everton on Saturday.So all hope is not lost for City if they can kick on from here and get Erling Haaland back firing too.Palace have one win, one defeat and three draws to their name in their last five games.The 1-0 win at Ipswich in midweek ended four without a win and took them three points clear of the relegation zone.They last beat City at home in 2015….First scorer and correct score predictionKevin de Bruyne to score 1st at 9/1 with Betfred – CLAIM HERECorrect score – 1-3 at 10/1 with talkSPORT BET – CLAIM HERECrystal Palace vs Man City latest oddsCrystal Palace 9/2 with talkSPORT BET – CLAIM HEREManchester City 6/10 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*Crystal Palace vs Man City tipsBack to backYou have to go all the way back to October to find the last time Manchester City won back to back games.Ok, it’s not that long ago. 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    Tottenham vs Chelsea: Get £20 in free bets and £10 casino bonus with BoyleSports, plus Solanke and Palmer boost

    TOTTENHAM and Chelsea meet in a mouth-watering London derby on Sunday.And BoyleSports are marking the occasion with a tremendous offer for brand new customers with a whopping £20 in free bets plus an extra £10 casino bonus up for grabs!Wait, there’s also a cracking price boost on offer, with Dominic Solanke OR Cole Palmer to score first available at 4/1 – up from 2/1!Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereGet £20 in free bets and £10 casino bonus with BoyleSports, plus Solanke and Palmer boostBoyleSports offer and price boostDominic Solanke OR Cole Palmer to score first – was 2/1 NOW 4/1 – CLAIM HERENew customers who stake £10 will receive £20 in free bets and an extra £10 casino bonus – CLAIM HEREHow to claim..BoyleSports offerVisit the BoyleSports website via your mobile HERE*Register a new account — no Promo Code requiredDeposit a minimum of £10 using CardsPlace a bet of £10 or more at odds of 1/1 or greaterOnce that’s settled, BoyleSports will credit your account with £20 in free bets plus an extra £10 casino bonusBoyleSports – Claim £20 in free bets and a £10 casino bonus HERE*What’s the offer?BoyleSports are offering brand new customers £20 in free bets plus an extra £10 casino bonus. New and existing customers can also back the following price enhancement.Dominic Solanke OR Cole Palmer to score first – was 2/1 NOW 4/1 – CLAIM HEREHow to claim?Visit the BoyleSports website using your mobile HERE*Register a new account, deposit a minimum of £10 and then stake at least a tenner on any BoyleSports market at odds of 1/1 or greater.What happens next?Once your bet has settled — win or lose — BoyleSports will credit your account with £20 in free bets, plus a further £10 casino bonus.BoyleSports – Claim £20 in free bets and a £10 casino bonus HERE**New UK customers (Excluding NI) only. £30 in FREE Bets (FB) as £20 in sports bets & a £10 casino bonus (CB). Min Deposit £10. Min stake £10. Min odds Evs. FB applied on 1st settlement of any qualifying bet. FB 7-day expiry. 1 FB offer per customer, household & IP address only. Account & Payment restrictions. 14 days to accept £10 CB, then active for 3 days. CB 5x wagering & max redeemable £100. Game restrictions apply. Cashed out/Free Bets won’t apply. 30 days to qualify. 18+. T&Cs apply. 18+. Prices subject to fluctuation & availability. 90mins only. Bet responsibly. Max 10 Stake. 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 – www.gamcare.org.ukGamble Aware – www.gambleaware.orgFind our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk More

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    Brentford vs Newcastle: Get £40 welcome bonus when you stake £10 on football with Tote

    GOALS are almost guaranteed at the Gtech Community Stadium and Brentford host Newcastle there on Saturday afternoon.Bookmakers Tote are celebrating by offering brand new customers a whopping £40 in free bets and bonuses to spend on the Premier League clash when you sign up and stake £10!Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereBrentford vs Newcastle: Get £40 welcome bonus — claim here*How to claim..Tote special offerVisit the Tote website HERE*Register a brand new account using the Promo Code: B10G40Deposit and place your first bet of at least £10 on either horse racing or football at odds of Evens or greaterOnce your Qualifying Bet is settled you will receive a £40 welcome bonusBrentford vs Newcastle: Get £40 welcome bonus — claim here*Brentford vs Newcastle: Get £40 welcome bonus — claim here*Tote have a fantastic promotion available for brand new customers with a colossal £40 welcome bonus up for grabs.It’s easy to claim. Simply visit the Tote website and register a new account using the Promo Code: B10G40Once that’s sorted, deposit and place your first bet of at least £10 on either racing, football or other sports at odds of Evens or greater.Once your Qualifying Bet is settled — win or lose — you will receive £20 Tote Credit, £10 Free Sports Bet and 50 Free Spins on Big Bass Bonanza.Brentford vs Newcastle: Get £40 welcome bonus — claim 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 – www.gamcare.org.ukGamble Aware – www.gambleaware.orgFind our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk*Tote. New customers online only. Eligibility restrictions apply. Only valid with code B10G40 on registration. £10 min qualifying bet at 1/1 (2.0) odds or greater across sports or racing (if EW then min £10 Win + £10 Place). 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. More

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    Amazon Prime forced to issue apology to Arne Slot after making claim about Liverpool boss following Newcastle draw

    AMAZON PRIME have issued an apology to Arne Slot after they wrongly implied he tried to influence a referee.The Liverpool boss spoke to ref Andrew Madley at half-time in the 3-3 draw with Newcastle.Amazon Prime issued an apology to Arne SlotCredit: RexHost Dan Walker mistakenly implied Slot had entered ref Andy Madley’s room at half-timeCredit: AlamyThe Reds were a goal down at the break and had three players booked by Madley.Slot, 46, spoke to the official and Amazon Prime presenter Dan Walker mistakenly implied he had entered the referee’s dressing room, which is forbidden at half-time.But Slot did not in fact enter the referees’ room and he instead spoke to Madley in the tunnel in what was described as a “normal way”, report The Times.Amazon Prime have apologised to Slot and to Liverpool and the matter is considered closed.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe broadcaster blamed the error on a production misunderstanding.Managers are allowed to speak to the ref for up to 30 minutes after full-time – in their dressing room.But if they look to go in before then they risk a yellow or red card – it is up to the ref to decide if they are acting in a balanced matter or not.The entertaining game thew up some controversial moments in the latter stages, with Newcastle denied a penalty after Alexander Isak went down in the box under a challenge from Jarrell Quansah.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMadley also blew for full-time as Toon were on the attack, and Liverpool had a penalty appeal waved away after Alexis Mac Allister’s shot struck Sean Longstaff on the arm.Eddie Howe refused to get involved in the matter when asked, stating: “I don’t think I’ll go there. I think that’s a can of worms. I tend to focus on my team.”Football fans say ‘I’m dying of cringe’ as Arsene Wenger DANCES on stage at live Fifa Club World Cup draw More

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    Ruben Amorim makes major change to Man Utd backroom staff as coach under Ten Hag ‘loses role’

    RUBEN AMORIM has switched his primary set-piece coach.Manchester United recruited Andreas Georgson to perform the role in the summer.Ruben Amorim has made a key coaching changeCredit: ReutersCarlos Fernandes is now responsible for Man Utd’s set playsCredit: GettyGeorgson, 42, previously coached at Arsenal and was manager of Norwegian side Lillestrom last term.Under Erik ten Hag and Ruud van Nistelrooy, the Swede worked as United’s set-piece coach.During set plays, Georgson would enter the technical area.But following Amorim’s arrival, set piece responsibilities now fall on his No2 Carlos Fernandes.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLDespite losing his primary role, Georgson remains on the Red Devils’ coaching staff.Asked about the switch up, Amorim, 39, said: “The thinking is Carlos is responsible for set pieces, different stuff.”Andreas is also there to help. That’s it. That’s the reason.”Prior to Wednesday night’s clash with the Gunners, Man Utd worked on defending set plays in the warm-up.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAndreas Georgson was appointed first team coach in the summerCredit: GettyMan Utd looked vulnerable from corners on Wednesday nightCredit: RexDespite this preparation, Arsenal scored both goals in their 2-0 win from corners.Amorim added: “I think if you follow Premier League for a long time you can see that they (Arsenal) are also big players for that.Ruben Amorim reveals four Man Utd stars who have a ‘time limit’ as he discusses squad issues “And you can see it in every occasion that (Bukayo) Saka and (Gabriel) Martinelli has one against one, a lot of times they go outside and cross.”They already know if the cross is going well, they can score. If it’s a corner, they can score.”So we have to be better on that situation but like in every area of our game we need time to improve also.”But you can see in all Arsenal games every team has a problem with that.”RUUD DEPARTUREAfter taking the Red Devils job, Amorim decided not to keep Van Nistelrooy as part of his coaching staff.The Dutchman, 48, had been appointed first team coach by Ten Hag during the summer.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe then acted as caretaker manager, winning three of his four games in temporary charge.Van Nistelrooy signalled that he’d like to stay at Old Trafford in a coaching role but was subsequently let go, with the former striker swiftly landing the vacant manager gig at Leicester.Ruud van Nistelrooy landed the Leicester job after leaving Man UtdCredit: Getty More

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    Moment Ange Postecoglou confronts jeering Tottenham fans after another loss as boss admits ‘I got some direct feedback’

    ANGE POSTECOGLOU admitted Tottenham fans were right to rage at him after a dismal display in Bournemouth.The Spurs boss was dragged into a flashpoint with furious supporters at full-time after Dean Huijsen cashed in on woeful defending to head home a 17th-minute corner.Ange Postecoglou singled out one fan in particularCredit: GettyThe Tottenham boss was unhappy at the end of the gameThe Aussie, 58, was led away by securityCredit: RexPostecoglou had appealed for calmCredit: GettyPostecoglou’s side have just one win — the 4-0 thrashing at Manchester City — in six games over the past month.The under-fire Aussie said: “They’re disappointed and rightly so and they gave me some direct feedback, which is taken on board.“I didn’t like what was being said because I’m a human being but you’ve got to cop it.“I’ve been around long enough to know when things don’t go well you’ve got to understand the frustration and disappointment.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“And they’re rightly disappointed because we let a game of football get away from us. But that’s okay. I’m okay with all that.“All I can say is I’m really disappointed (with the performance) and I’m determined to get it right and will keep fighting until we do.”Postecoglou, 59, appeared to irk booing away fans by not initially going over to them after the final whistle.He then appeared to single one out and waved them towards him.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSTottenham slumped to another disappointing defeat at BournemouthCredit: GettyThe Spurs boss marched towards the away end while shaking his head before gesturing for calm when stewards intervened.Postecoglou then engaged another angry supporter before clapping and walking away.Ange Postecoglou ‘determined to get it right’ after Tottenham lose at Bournemouth Asked about what that “direct feedback” involved, the ex-Celtic chief declined to divulge, replying: “Probably not for here.”It was a worrying warm-up for Sunday’s clash with rivals Chelsea, who are eight points clear of tenth-place Spurs.To make matters worse, Spurs lost Ben Davies to a hamstring injury meaning they are currently without three centre-backs.Huijsen, 19, bagged his goal for the Cherries, who ran riot and should have scored more than.’I didn’t like what was being said because I’m a human being’Ange PostecoglouCherries chief Andoni Iraola added: “It’s been a very good win.“Our defensive performance was most pleasing. We did not give them many chances at all.“(Dean Huijsen) was very, very good defensively, he got the goal.”Obviously we can use his height at set plays. He is good news for us.”READ MORE SUN STORIESHuijsen was only playing because of a quad injury picked up by Marco Senesi.Iraola added: “It’s quite significant. Probably, he will be out for some time.”Andoni Iraola was delighted with his team’s performanceCredit: Rex More

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    Watch hilarious moment Steve Sidwell ‘almost turns into Mary Poppins’ as Storm Darragh plays HAVOC with his umbrella

    STEVE SIDWELL was a do-anything midfielder for Fulham and Brighton.But even he must have been surprised when he nearly added Mary Poppins to his repertoire.Steve Sidwell failed to defend adequately when Storm Darragh struckSidwell accepted his fate and even moaned he had predicted itThe Amazon Prime pundit was at Craven Cottage to see Fulham blow away the Seagulls 3-1, mainly thanks to an Alex Iwobi double.But Storm Darragh nearly did the same to the ex-Aston Villa ace.And when a huge gust flung his umbrella up – with Sidwell struggling to hold on and not go the same way – viewers reckon he almost emulated the super-power of the movie world’s most famous flying nanny.One fan posted: “Stevie Sidwell loses his brolly – nearly did a Mary Poppins down the river Thames!”READ MORE TOP STORIESMary Poppins was the title and of course the main character of a book series that became a 1964 film mixing live action with animation.”Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious,” was her best-known pronouncement.In contrast, Sidwell’s verdict on his rainswept-away moment was more blunt and more to the point.After failing to stop his brolly turning inside out above him, the 41-year-old claimed: “I knew that was going to happen as soon as we went live.”Most read in FootballSidwell poured out his thoughts just before the outpour of rainFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe former England Under-21 star then went one-on-one – tussling with the umbrella as he strived to put it on the ground behind him.Ever the professional, he provided a running – or raining – commentary on the matter.Brighton ace’s home burgled as model fiancee shares security footage”Let’s just put this one down shall we,” he said, while grimacing and grappling.And just in case viewers hadn’t remembered, he repeated: “I knew this was going to happen.”Even Amazon decided to have a troll over the broll – by sharing a clip of the incident.The broadcaster also added the sort of no-nonsense comment that Mary Poppins at her best would have been proud of: “The magic of live coverage. Steve Sidwell 0-1 Umbrella.”But he did find sympathy from a few viewers.One pondered: “Don’t know why they don’t have studios anymore. December in England.”Alex Iwobi & Co were on the up like Sidwell’s brolly after he scored twiceCredit: Getty More

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    Bournemouth 1 Tottenham 0: Spurs suffer more set-piece woe as Huijsen heads winner to be Cherries’ youngest-ever scorer

    TOTTENHAM’S set-piece pain might be easier to take were their North London arch-rivals not so bloody good at them.While Arsenal and their dead-ball expert Nicolas Jover cornered another opponent on Wednesday night, Spurs suffered more set-piece pain last night on the rainy South Coast.Dean Huijsen headed Bournemouth’s winner on 17 minutesCredit: GettyDutch defender Dean Huijsen enjoyed his historic goalCredit: PABoss Ange Postecoglou must be frustrated by Tottenham’s inconsistencyCredit: RexDean Huijsen became Bournemouth’s youngest ever Premier League scorer as he rose highest to head home a first-half corner.It was actually only Spurs’ fourth goal shipped from a dead-ball delivery, excluding penalties, this term.But when you couple it with their woes from those particular situations last time – and how boss Ange Postecoglou seemed to dismiss their importance – along with Arsenal’s ridiculous success from them, it made for an exasperating evening for their fans.Spurs’ supporters were already frustrated by the wildly inconsistent form of their team under Postecoglou.READ MORE TOP STORIESLosing to winless Ipswich one week but blitzing Manchester City 4-0 on their own patch the next, it has been one of the most topsy-turvy campaigns in memory.Fans have long since given up taking anything for granted because you simply have no idea which Spurs team will show up each match.Literally in the team for this game was Dominic Solanke, the man Spurs paid a whopping £65million to sign in the summer.The England striker had missed out on Sunday’s 1-1 draw at home to Fulham due to illness, reporting for duty at the stadium only to be sent home a few hours before kick-off.Most read in FootballSon Heung-min Son had an equaliser ruled out seconds after coming onCredit: RexSpurs sub Son was gutted to be ruled offsideCredit: GettyFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSSkipper Son Heung-min seemed a bit off-colour in his performance that day and was relegated to the bench here, though “rotation” was Postecoglou’s official reasoning.Archie Gray, 18, was afforded a first Premier League for Spurs but fired the ball out of play inside the first 20 seconds, summing up what would be a careless display at times from Postecoglou’s side.Tottenham snubbed Ollie Watkins transfer as Jose Mourinho refused to pay price tag and signed flop striker instead Spurs had the best of it in the early stages with Kepa Arrizabalaga saving smartly from Dejan Kulusevski, who was back playing wide right here.Then Solanke managed to get in behind Huijsen but lifted his shot high above the goal.From there, Bournemouth began to exert their authority on the rest of the half and were it not for a few top Fraser Forster stops, it could have been much worse for the visitors.The first of the saves from the 36-year-old came a minute before the opener when the ball somewhere snuck past Radu Dragusin through to Evanlison just a few yards out.But the Brazilian’s effort was denied by Forster’s 6ft7ins frame and went out for a corner.It was from that resulting set-piece that the Cherries took the lead via the simplest of routines.Marcus Tavernier fired his delivery high to the far post, evading Destiny Udogie’s weak effort to head it away and allowing Spain Under-21 international Huijsen to head home.Aged just 19 years and 235 days, it made him Bournemouth’s youngest player to net in the Premier League.Spurs have not exactly ripped it up from attacking set pieces either, emphasised by Solanke heading a corner well wide minutes later.Bournemouth’s Evanilson also had a goal erased for offsideCredit: RexAn unimpressed Postecoglou seemed to be getting annoyed with his team too, at one point bawling ‘Radu!’ in Dragusin’s direction over the Romanian not playing the ball forward.Little seemed to be working for the Aussie’s side, with Kulusevski ineffective down the right and Brennan Johnson even more so after being switched over to the left.Bournemouth had the ball in the net again just after the half hour when Tavernier thumped home Evanilson’s pass but the ex-Middlesbrough man was clearly offside.Forster’s next vital intervention came shortly before the interval as he brilliantly scooped away Tavernier’s downward header from close range.The veteran stopper is having to be relied upon at the moment with No1 Guglielmo Vicario out for months with a fractured ankle.But Forster, who has six England caps, has stepped into the breach impressively, denying Justin Kluivert on 53 minutes when the Dutchman should have squared the ball.Son was finally called for before the hour and thought he had levelled soon after but was well offside, before James Maddison curled agonisingly wide.The hosts had chance after chance, especially when Ben Davies hobbled off injured, and had yet another goal ruled out for offside to deny Evanilson after Forster’s wayward pass.READ MORE SUN STORIESIt was hard to believe Bournemouth’s attack could be so wasteful.But then again, Spurs’ was so toothless, it did not matter as Huijsen’s set-piece moment proved enough. 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