Former Everton CEO brands damaging Liverpool transfer links ‘mischief’ but Toffees ‘biting nails’

Former Everton CEO Keith Wyness has described links between Jarrad Branthwaite and Liverpool as mischief but still feels that the club will be biting nails at the back end of the transfer window.

Branthwaite s route to stardom in just one season as an Everton first-teamer was highlighted by transfer attempts from Manchester United this summer. Having seen the centre-back impress in 35 Premier League games last term, the Red Devils made two bids for him.

The highest totalled around £50million in value, which is at least £20million below the Toffees valuation, and was it was promptly rejected.

United have since signed centre-backs Leny Yoro and Matthijs de Ligt, so a move for Branthwaite is in the rearview mirror, but links with Liverpool have now emerged, with …

Liverpool: Owen makes Premier League title prediction after the Reds beat Man Utd

Michael Owen thinks it will take a special team to stop Liverpool winning the Premier League title this season after they beat Man Utd 3-0 on Sunday.

Luis Diaz struck twice in seven minutes towards the end of the first half as pounced on two Casemiro errors and Mohamed Salah added his third goal in three games in the second period.

and home fans left  in large numbers well before the final whistle to heap the pressure on manager Erik ten Hag.

The Dutchman’s side sit 14th in the table after two defeats in their opening three league games, while .

And now former Liverpool and Man Utd striker Owen reckons the Reds have answered all the pre-season questions and doubts about Slot s new side.

If you ask Pep Guardiola who his biggest danger was it…

Arteta identifies his next two Arsenal signings after agreeing a new contract

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has identified his next two signings at the Emirates Stadium after agreeing a new three-year contract, according to reports.

with widespread reports claiming it is a three-year contract.

Arteta had entered the final 12 months of his contract at the Emirates Stadium after leading to consecutive second-placed finishes in the Premier League, losing out on the title to Manchester City both times.

After signing his new contract, Arteta told the club website: I feel extremely proud, very excited and am looking forward to what is coming next. I’m proud to be where I am and have the relationships that I have with everyone at the club.

I feel extremely lucky to work every single day with good people and the ambition we have here. I…

Neville doubts his Premier League title prediction after late Man City vs Arsenal drama

Gary Neville has expressed his doubts over pre-season Premier League title prediction after watching Man City draw in the last minute against Arsenal.

John Stones hit a stoppage-time equaliser as the champions snatched a 2-2 draw from an absorbing Premier League encounter at the Etihad Stadium in which the Gunners played the second half with 10 men.

had come from behind to lead 2-1 but the tone of the game changed after Leandro Trossard was sent off shortly before half-time.

The Londoners sat deep to stifle and frustrate City at every opportunity but their hopes of holding out for victory were dashed when Stones pounced on a rebound in the eighth minute of time added on.

Making his Premier League title prediction before the season, Neville said:  I wen…

Seminole Tribe Has Until Thursday to Submit Florida Sports Betting Response

The Seminole Tribe has until Thursday to submit a response to West Flagler Associates’ petition for an en banc hearing of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia s decision to restore a 2021 Florida gaming compact.

The D.C. Circuit court made the request of the tribe two weeks ago, giving them until Aug. 31 to craft a response. At stake is a potential monopoly for the Seminole Tribe and its state-based casinos. If the gaming compact remains, the tribe will also be able to offer roulette and craps in its casinos.

It was a surprising , as the U.C. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia typically does not ask for responses to a petition. The court typically will either deny or accept the petition for an en banc hearing.

This could indicate s…

Underdog Leaps Into Sports Betting with Today’s North Carolina Launch

Underdog Fantasy today opens its long-awaited foray into sports betting with its launch and the debut of its Underdog Sportsbook app.

It s an exciting start for Underdog s move into the sports betting market, Underdog Fantasy CEO and Co-Founder Jeremy Levine told Sports Betting Dime, as it debuts its new sportsbook to the state at noon.

Over the next few weeks and months you’ll see us building and launching features, functionality, and games faster than anyone has ever done in this space before, Levine said.

Underdog Eyeing Sports Betting Space

North Carolina s launch will showcase the debut of the Underdog Sportsbook app, which was developed entirely with the company s own core tech stack.

When we launch, we’ll be the first sportsbook in America …