Prediction: Vasco vs Corinthians

Best Odds: 6/5

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Looking to extend on their recent flurry late on Wednesday night, Vasco will welcome Corinthians at the Maracana.

Vasco

Starting with the hosts, while Vasco might have opened up the 2024 campaign looking like they were destined for another relegation scrap, Rafael Paiva’s men have certainly turned a recent corner. Putting in a thumping performance last weekend as they secured a 2-1 win away at Brazilian giants Internacional, the former Palmeiras coach has seen his squad collect back-to-back victories for the first time this season. Skyrocketing their way up the Serie A standings, the Cruzmaltino will certainly be looking to make another statement of intent here. Opening June with a 2-0 victory at home agency Fortaleza, Vasco will als…

Steven Gerrard wants Rangers midfielder at Aston Villa

Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard has told his club to get him Glen Kamara from Rangers in the January transfer window, according to . Gerrard worked with Kamara when he was the Rangers manager, and he now wants the Finland international midfielder at Villa.

Kamara is one of the best midfielders in the Scottish Premiership and is an important figure at Rangers. The 26-year-old has been on the books of the Gers since 2019 and helped them win the league title last season. Kamara has made 17 appearances in the Scottish Premiership so far this season, scoring one goal and providing three assists in the process.

Rangers are doing well at the moment and could end up winning the Scottish Premiership for the second season in a row. The Gers are also in Europe. So, it is very u…

Newcastle 5/2 to beat Stoke in Monday’s Premier League battle

Competition: Premier League

Market: Newcastle to beat Stoke

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The busy festive period continues into the new year as every Premier League team is forced to play multiple games in quick succession. The importance of starting a year with a number of wins cannot be underestimated, and every team will be desperate to get up and running with three points immediately. With all of this in mind, Stoke host Newcastle on Monday.

Stoke have been awful this season and they are in danger of slipping into the relegation zone. After 21 games they have five wins, five draws and 11 defeats, while they have scored 23 goals, but they have conceded a league-high 46 goals. Mark Hughes men have collected just 20 points, meaning they are two clear of West Ham in …

Manchester United want to sign PSG right-back Achraf Hakimi

Manchester United are interested in signing Achraf Hakimi from Paris Saint-Germain in the summer transfer window, according to . The report has claimed that the Premier League giants are working on a deal to bring the former Inter Milan right-back to Old Trafford.

The Red Devils want to sign a right-back before the end of the summer transfer window. Manager Erik ten Hag wants a top-class right-sided defender, and a player that United are keen on is Hakimi. The Morocco international can also play as a right wing-back and joined PSG from Inter in the summer of 2021.

Hakimi made 28 starts and four substitute appearances in Ligue 1 for PSG last season, scoring four goals and providing six assists in the process. The right-back also made eight appearances in the UEFA Champio…

BREAKING NEWS: Aubameyang leaves Arsenal as Barcelona move looms

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has left Arsenal by mutual consent ahead of his expected move to Barcelona.

The Gunners confirmed on Tuesday that Aubameyang had been released from his contract, which was due to expire at the end of next season.

Arsenal s decision is expected to pave the way for the 32-year-old to sign an initial six-month deal with Barca.

A statement from the Gunners read in part: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has left the club by mutual agreement.

 For the match-winning moments
 For the iconic celebrations
 For making us smile

Thank you for everything,  

— Arsenal (@Arsenal)

We wish Auba all the best for the next chapter in his career and thank him for his contribution to the club.

Aubameyang joined Arsen…

West Ham 1-3 Manchester United: Pogba, Greenwood inspire latest Red Devils fightback

Fabulous second-half goals from Paul Pogba and Mason Greenwood helped Manchester United come from behind again and claim a 3-1 Premier League victory at West Ham.

Having won 3-2 from two goals down at Southampton last weekend and also conceding first in a 3-1 win over Everton at Goodison Park, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer s men were abject during the first half.

Tomas Soucek s 38th-minute opener was the least West Ham deserved and glorious chances were spurned by Sebastien Haller and Jarrod Bowen either side of half-time, when Solskjaer slung on Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford in place of Donny van de Beek and Edinson Cavani.

Fernandes laid on the hitherto ineffective Pogba for a sumptuous 25-yard equaliser before exquisite finishes from Greenwood and Rashford put aw…