August 18th 2024.
After a thrilling return of Monday Night Football last week, Ange Postecoglou is sure to be all smiles as he watches his team, Tottenham, beat Leicester in their upcoming match. The game is expected to be yet another high-scoring affair, with Leicester making their return to the Premier League against a strong Tottenham side.
Unfortunately for the Foxes, their pre-season preparations have not gone as smoothly as they had hoped. Despite initial wins against Villarreal and Shrewsbury, they have suffered defeats to Palermo, Augsburg, and Lens, failing to score in any of those games. To make matters worse, their star striker Patson Daka has been sidelined for three months due to an ankle injury, while veteran Jamie Vardy and experienced defender Conor Coady are also out with injuries. This leaves Leicester with a shortage of players compared to their opponents, Tottenham.
However, with the addition of Dominic Solanke to their attacking lineup, Tottenham's options have been greatly improved. This also allows their star player, Heung-Min Son, to play in his preferred position on the left, a position where he is known to be a constant threat to the Foxes. Son has scored an impressive nine goals against Leicester in the past and has also provided four assists. He is currently at 5/1 odds to score first and 7/5 odds to score at any time, according to BetMGM.
On the other side, Leicester's James Maddison will be looking to make a big impact against his former club. With the likes of Dejan Kulusevski, Richarlison, Brennan Johnson, and new signing Wilson Odobert set to feature for Tottenham, it could be a challenging night for Leicester. But Maddison, who has experienced a dip in form due to a long-term injury, will be eager to use this game as an opportunity to regain his top form. He is currently at 9/2 odds to score at any time, according to Sky Bet.
The odds also favor Tottenham in terms of overall score, with bet365 offering 13/10 for over 3.5 goals and 12/1 for a 3-1 win. As for other sporting events, the Flat racing season is continuing with the Ebor Festival at York, where Aidan O'Brien is expected to do well with Los Angeles (6/5 odds) in the Great Voltigeur Stakes and City of Troy (4/5 odds) in the Juddmonte International.
Meanwhile, with the NFL season just around the corner, all eyes are on elite quarterback Aaron Rodgers. After a season-ending injury last year, he is now the favorite at 2/1 with BetMGM to win the comeback player of the year award. However, he may face tough competition from Cincinnati Bengals' Joe Burrow, who is at 3/1 odds with the same firm.
In other news, Arsenal is on the verge of signing their third player this summer, according to hints dropped by manager Mikel Arteta. And in a bizarre incident, Gabriel Jesus was booked in a recent match for his reaction to a bum grab from Yerson Mosquera. Finally, Spurs have agreed to a deal to sign Burnley winger Wilson Odobert, adding even more depth to their squad.
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