ALL eyes will be on Wembley this afternoon for the traditional curtain raiser to the top-flight season as Manchester City take on Manchester United in the Community Shield.
When Erik ten Hag last led United out at England's national stadium he looked like a dead man walking, with rumours rife that the Old Trafford board were set to sack him.
But a surprise 2-1 win in the FA Cup Final earned the Dutchman a stay of execution and he has been handed more money in the transfer market to bring in some much-needed additions.
Premier League champions Manchester City are looking to rule England for a fifth successive season but they've been relatively quiet in the transfer market, with only Troyes winger Savinho checking in so far.
Pep Guardiola will lean on the same players to deliver more glory and he'll be looking for a win at Wembley ahead of the Premier League kick-off next weekend.
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Manchester City v Manchester United top betting tips
Manchester City's record in this fixture is poor and they've failed to lift the trophy in their last three Community Shields. But Betfred still make them 1/3 hot favourites to put that right today and the odds only increase to 8/15 if you back them to win inside 90 minutes.
These matches often end in draws so there could be some value in backing Manchester United in the double chance at 13/10. The half-time stalemate might be a safer option at 8/5 with United suffering from a few injuries.
Guardiola's side should have most of the ball, with United looking to punish them on the break. Manchester City were leaking goals in pre-season so Marcus Rashford could get some joy and he's a little overpriced at 3/1 for anytime scorer.
Betfred have some interesting specials and I like the 11/10 available for Manchester City to have two or more corners in each half.
Rangers v Motherwell top tips
Rangers begin their stint as Hampden tenants with the visit of Motherwell as they look to claim their first victory in the new SPFL Premiership campaign.
Last week's 0-0 draw against Hearts has left Rangers playing catch-up in the title race already but they got a good result in midweek by claiming another draw away to Dynamo Kiev.
Motherwell head to Glasgow ravaged by injuries so it would be a major surprise if they caused an upset, particularly after successive 0-0 draws with Partick Thistle and Ross County.
A Rangers win to nil looks good at 21/20 with Betfred while backing Philippe Clement's men to win both halves pays 5/4.
New boy Vaclav Cerny could start after a couple of sub appearances and the Czech winger is 11/8 for anytime scorer.
Leeds United v Portsmouth top tips
Leeds United have been installed as favourites to win the EFL Championship and they get the campaign up and running with a home clash against promoted Portsmouth.
Pompey will be fired up for this one and it could be a fiery clash in front of a big crowd at Elland Road. So going for cards looks a good move and over 37.5 booking points appeals at evens.
Portsmouth scored in their last nine games last term so BTTS stands a chance today at 4/5. Combining that with over 2.5 boosts the odds to evens.
Birmingham City v Reading top tips
Birmingham City are looking to bounce back to the Championship at the first attempt and kick off their League One campaign at home to Reading.
The Blues have looked in good shape during pre-season and battered Championship side West Brom 4-1 in their last outing. It's easy to see why they're Betfred's 4/7 favourites but backing them to be winning at half-time and full-time boosts the odds to 11/8.
Alfie May should lead the line for Birmingham and if you're looking for a bonkers bet he's 18/1 at Bet365 to score with a header.
Saturday's Football Tips: Super singles
- Manchester City 2+ corners in each half 11/10 Betfred
- Rangers win to nil 21/20 Betfred
- Over 37.5 booking points in Leeds v Portsmouth Evens Betfred
Bonkers bet
- Alfie May to score a header 18/1 Bet365
Upcoming match previews & tips
- Sat 12:30 Leeds v Portsmouth
- Sat 15:00 Manchester City v Manchester United
- Sat 15:00 Ross County v Dundee United
- Sat 15:00 Rangers v Motherwell
- Sat 16:oo Brazil Women v USA Women
- Sat 17:30 Dundee v Hearts
- Saturday’s goals accumulator tips: Today’s 4/1 over 2.5 goals & total team goals acca
- SlipsTips Tips: Saturday’s Scottish Premiership bet builder double
- Desmond’s Goals Tips: BTTS, To Score 2+, Over 2.5 Goals and 30/1 Goals Acca Tips
Racing tips
Rizzel is back to ride side-saddle with Cairnzy for Saturday's racing and they have picked out some interesting bets for punters.
- Saturday’s Racing Tips – Anmaat is ready to rock n’ roll at Haydock
- Saturday’s Lucky 15 Tips – Saturday’s Selections from Haydock, Curragh and Ascot
As always, post your betting tips for today in the comments section below.
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Southport
V
Alfreton
15:00
English National League North 🏴
Southport win 9-5 SKYBET
With the tragic recent event in Southport I can’t help but think a larger than normal crowd will be in attendance and an inspired home team will put in a shift here!!
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NAP is my favourite team cricuima again
Fortaleza EC
V
Criciúma EC
20:00
Brazilian Serie A 🇧🇷.
BTTS EVENS bet365 NAP ⚽
Cricuima scored in all 19 games with 17 BTTS
This is their toughest away test yet as Fortaleza have an excellent home record.
Won 8 drawn 3 lost 0 and conceded just 6 in 11 games.
They have though seen BTTS in 5 of their last 6 games.
Prediction 2-1
🇫🇴 NSÍ v Skála (16:00)
🇫🇮 KuPS Akatemia v RoPS (17:00)
▪️O2.5 Match Goals Double
▫️1.09/1, Ladbrokes
✅️
Late goals in both, 3-0 in 🇫🇴 and 1-2 in 🇫🇮
🇹🇭 Sukhothai v Pathumthani United (12:00)
🇩🇪 Viktoria Aschaffenburg v Nurnburg II (13:00)
🏴 Flint Town v Cardiff Met (14:30)
🏴 Tranmere v Notts County (15:00)
🏴 Southend v York (15:00)
🏴 Yeovil v Hartlepool (15:00)
🏴 Ross County v Dundee United (15:00)
🏴 East Fife v Edinburgh City (15:00)
🇩🇪 Lubeck v Hamburg II (15:00)
🏴 Carrick Rangers v Glenavon (15:00)
🇦🇹 WSG Wattens v Grazer AK (16:00)
🇦🇹 Wiemer SK v SV Oberwart (16:00)
🇹🇷 Fenerbahce v Adana Demirspor (19:45)
▪️O2.5 Match Goals Longshot Acca
▫️ 376.96/1, Betfair
*Using a free bet on this one so good chance you’ll get better odds elsewhere.
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Started off well then ended with the 3 o’clock ko’s.
No joy with my bookings in the English leagues last night LOSERS . Well done all winners
Olympic basketball semi (men’s) Serbia v Germany
Serbia ultimately lost the game v USA based on the three pointers they gave up and the man best placed to exploit this weakness is Dennis Schroder, +2.5 made 3s 4/6. If your book has +3.5 at evens or better, play that as well.
Bongo +1.5 3s 5/6 or for slightly better odds, Bongo +7.5 pts at evens
Serbia to win Q1 4/5: Serbia’s only chance in this game is to come out hard like the did v USA, they won’t have the energy for a long slog based on the number of minutes their top players spent on court in last game. I think they’ll be aiming to take a big lead into H2 and a top Q1 performance will be needed for that.
Queen of the south
East Fife
Spartans
Over 1.5tgs treble 7/2
York over 1.5tgs 2/1
Gillingham
Stockport
Over 1.5tgs double 13/5
6 fold 50/1 😃
Good luck
Good luck
Man utd v Man City
Man utd to win at 4/1
City without a whole host of stars for today’s game. Probably Uniteds best chance of silverware this season.
Best of luck
Waiting to see the teams. Can see plenty goals going by city’s pre season. Btts and over 3.5 for me I think…
Long time no post but new season excitement has got me…
LASK win
HB Torshavn win
Double evens
Anderlecht win 8/11
Adding Sion win (4/6) to both also
All bet365
Good luck all
Rangers v Motherwell
20 + Rangers booking points 2/1
40 + booking points in the match 11/10
Skybet
Each team over 1 card 5/1 Hills Bet builder
Generous odds imo .
Only want hullshaker, gregbrowning & elvis parsley tips
Maccathered thinks he no it all. Don’t want his tips.
Where is Greg browning and hullshaker ?
Is this how we start the season being a negative bell end.
Only want you to piss off ahead of the new season 😊
Oh and the master. Your tips I’ve never seen a winning one either yoy big dosser. Piss of yourself you melt.
Bye Dean.
Can everyone just ignore KroosControl as his name suggests he is only here to have Kroos while we are here to bust the bookies. So pls don’t response to any negative comment from pessimistic people.
Exactly @oscarsal don’t respond to him at all
We all know our tips master here…..kroos that cannot even control his emotion ….he wanna destabilise the house….
Man Utd now clear favourites from 4/1.
from 4/1 to 13/5 looking at wrong game loll
I only betted that cause you said it Mac – I follow some of ya bets! – Now am living in a SKIP!!!! lol are you aloud to be funny on here??? I like ya tips mate x
I won’t put anymore up Kroos Control no worries, i’ll leave it to Parsley and Co, no skin off my nose.
Don’t fall for it MACCA, you’re better than that.
Scroll past the troll.
You are worth your weight here as most regulars would I’m sure agree.
If admin was still in existence he/she would surely delete kroos but since hull has seemingly has fallen out with admin there seems no policing of comments here.
And to answer kroos other question Greg browning has gone to the dark side and now charges for opinions on sport.
Macca I have told u to ignore him. Anyone responding to him only gives him the attention and audience he is looking for. He is a lonely baby, please don’t let him distract our mission on this platform. Thank u.
Yesterday’s bet lost
Today’s bet
England league 1
Stevenage v Shrewsbury
Both teams to score
Ladbrokes 13/10
NAP
Afternoon sports fans!!! Mmmmm………
Man Utd To Win to Nil
Betfair 6/1 Good luck i tells ya!!! x
i cashed out that one with a good profit!!!
Spurs v Man Unt
5 + first half corners 6/4 ( placed yesterday ) has come in a bit since then .
There was 10 first half corners when these teams played a few weeks ago , which has no bearing on this this game whatsoever 😊
Now I DID follow you on this one pal 😂 friendly or not!
Well done Master . Easy money mate
In before 30 min WINNER
Spurs corners I predict might be the gift that keeps on giving this season.
Spot on Master I did well out of them last season and when Ange was manager of Celtic before that .
Back to ma betting PEEK! lol x
Southport
V
Alfreton
15:00
English National League North 🏴
Southport win 9-5 SKYBET
With the tragic recent event in Southport I can’t help but think a larger than normal crowd will be in attendance and an inspired home team will put in a shift here!!
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Finished 3-1 to Southport ⚽
Thanks bro best tipper. Unlike macca.
Jog on please kroos unless you can offer something positive.
No need for this, all a bit immature isn’t it.
I would say you’re better than this but I’m not sure at all about that.
Good shout sir.
Holland 19.00
Almere v AZ
Btts and over 2.5mgls 5/4
I played that well – Onto next! What’s a certain BTTS??? Please x
20 + Rangers booking points 2/1 WINNER
Other 2 booking bets LOSERS .
No damage done .
well done SPANIEL
Queen of the south
East Fife
Spartans
Over 1.5tgs treble 7/2**WON**
York over 1.5tgs 2/1**LOST**
Gillingham
Stockport
Over 1.5tgs double 13/5**WON**
6 fold 50/1 😃**LOST** 1 York goal away
Well done all winners
Men’s basketball final
Cordinier +1.5 made 3s
Put up 2/5 and 4/5 in the last two games, USA let Serbia shoot 3s all night so if he maintains his standards he clinches this line
Embiid +13.5 points, 10/11 will be booed by the Paris crowd as he turned down France to play for States, he’ll either freeze and do f all or push the French aside like skittles to top score the game. I love seeing the French cry so betting on the latter
USA -10.5 first half handicap 11/10. States got a nasty shock in the game v Serbia and will be up against home friendly refereeing tonight. The only way to take that out of the equation is to put up a lot of points early and blow the French away and I’m hoping the Serbia experience has knocked the complacency out of them
Olympic basketball semi (men’s) Serbia v Germany
Dennis Schroder, +2.5 made 3s 4/6. ✅If your book has +3.5 at evens or better, play that as well.❌
Bongo +1.5 3s 5/6 ✅or for slightly better odds, Bongo +7.5 pts at evens❌
Serbia to win Q1 4/5:✅
Cricuima have failed.
Lost 1-0 🚮