Chelsea’s thrilling 4-3 comeback against Tottenham electrified the Premier League weekend, offering fans a delightful surprise. The match saw early goals from Dominic Solanke and Dejan Kulusevski energizing the home crowd, but Jadon Sancho and Enzo Fernández, along with a Cole Palmer penalty, shifted the game’s momentum. Another penalty by Palmer secured a two-goal lead for the visitors, although Son Heung-Min managed a consolation goal in the 96th minute. This victory elevated Chelsea to second place in the league, just four points behind the leaders.
Liverpool, the current league leaders, had their match against Everton postponed due to Storm Darragh. Meanwhile, Manchester City had the opportunity to close the gap with a game at Crystal Palace but ended up with a 2-2 draw. Arsenal, another title contender, also saw their match against Fulham conclude in a 1-1 stalemate at Craven Cottage.
Manchester United, under new manager Ruben Amorim, faced a setback with a 3-2 defeat to Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford, marking the team’s second loss in four league fixtures. Steve Freeth from Bet365 commented on the weekend’s gambling outcomes, noting losses incurred from high-scoring fixtures and the early payout offer benefitting customers.
Betfred’s Alan Firkins noted Chelsea’s unexpected rise as a significant threat to league leaders Liverpool, especially after their comeback win against Spurs. The Merseyside derby’s postponement means fans are left waiting for a historic match at Goodison Park. Crystal Palace’s draw with Manchester City and Arsenal’s draw with Fulham provided some respite for bookmakers.
Ali Gill from the Kindred Group found the weekend profitable for the company, despite Chelsea’s victory being a popular outcome among bettors. As the Chelsea team continues its impressive form, especially with Cole Palmer’s standout performances, the PFA player of the year odds increasingly favor him.
In Spain, a dramatic finish saw Real Betis claim a point from Barcelona, while Real Madrid secured a 3-0 victory over Girona with goals from Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham. Atletico Madrid fought back to defeat Sevilla with Antoine Griezmann scoring a decisive late goal.
In Italy, bet365 reported losses due to a 2-2 draw between Bologna and Juventus, while Roma’s emphatic 4-1 win over Lecce further impacted profits. However, Napoli’s home defeat to Lazio provided some financial relief.
Weather conditions heavily disrupted the racing calendar, but the events that proceeded favored bettors, with notable performances at Sandown, including Jonbon enhancing his status for the Champion Chase and Mr Vango preparing for the Welsh Grand National.
This summary first appeared on EGR Intel.
