December 10th 2024.
Pep Guardiola is facing yet another hurdle in Turin as Manchester City's recent struggles have been likened to the fall of the Roman Empire. Despite their previous dominance in Europe, they are now being torn apart by weaker opponents. It is quite fitting that their next match is against Juventus in Italy, a team that is also struggling to meet the high expectations set for them. City's recent 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace marks their eighth match without a win, while Juventus had to fight back from a 2-0 deficit to secure a point against Bologna.
Both clubs are currently facing disappointment in the Champions League group stage, as City suffered a humiliating 4-1 defeat against Sporting and a disappointing 3-3 draw against Feyenoord after surrendering a three-goal lead. Similarly, Juventus won their first two matches but then stumbled with a loss at home to Stuttgart and a draw against Lille and Aston Villa. With their top 24 spot and a chance for extra matches in the play-offs on the line, both teams are feeling the pressure and are in danger of an early exit.
Considering the magnitude of this game and the extensive list of injured players on both sides, it is expected to be a tense affair with few goals. Juventus has an impressive defensive record, having kept ten clean sheets in their domestic league and only allowing ten goals against them. This could work in their favor as they aim to secure a draw, with odds currently at 5/2 with bet365 and Bet Victor. A 1-1 draw is also a possibility, with odds of 11/2 with William Hill and other bookmakers. Additionally, under 2.5 goals in the match has odds of 4/5 across the board.
Meanwhile, Arsenal's hopes of a Premier League victory took a hit after their 1-1 draw against Fulham on Sunday, but they have a chance to bounce back against Monaco at the Emirates Stadium. They are currently at 20/23 with BoyleSports, SpreadEx, and Sporting Index to lead the match at half-time and full-time. Bukayo Saka, who has been in top form for England, has odds of 5/1 with Paddy Power, Betfair, BetMGM, and Unibet to score the first goal and 17/10 with the latter two firms to score at any time.
In other news, England is favored to win the third Test against New Zealand, with odds at evens with Sky Bet. The talented Harry Brook also has odds of 7/2 with Paddy Power and Betfair to be England's top run scorer. In the Premier League, referee David Coote has been sacked following comments made by Jurgen Klopp. Additionally, Liverpool star, Mohamed Salah, has hinted at a potential move to Spain after being linked with Real Madrid.
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