{"id":2105,"date":"2017-12-13T12:47:28","date_gmt":"2017-12-13T12:47:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legitgambling.com\/news\/?p=2105"},"modified":"2017-12-14T18:13:00","modified_gmt":"2017-12-14T18:13:00","slug":"premier-league-gameweek-17-review-part-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legitgambling.com\/news\/premier-league-gameweek-17-review-part-one\/","title":{"rendered":"Premier League gameweek 17 review part one"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-2041\" src=\"https:\/\/www.legitgambling.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/english-premier-league.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"380\" height=\"250\" \/>On Tuesday night, three of the Premier League\u2019s ten midweek fixtures took place, as Chelsea, Crystal Palace and Burnley recorded victories in the English top-flight. Here is a more detailed look at what happened:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/football\/2017\/dec\/12\/burnley-stoke-city-premier-league-match-report\"><strong>Burnley 1-0 Stoke <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Sean Dyche\u2019s Burnley recorded a 1-0 victory over Stoke City at Turf Moor to temporarily at least move up to fourth spot in the Premier League. The Clarets had goalkeeper Nick Pope for keeping them in the game. The former Charlton star produced seven saves to deny the Potters.<\/p>\n<p>The home side left it late to score the winner, though, as forward Ashley Barnes fired home the winner on 89 minutes. The Lancashire club moved above Liverpool and Arsenal in the league table, with both teams playing on Wednesday night. Stoke are now 15<sup>th<\/sup> place in the English top-flight table, just three points clear of the Premier League relegation zone.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whoscored.com\/Matches\/1190527\/MatchReport\/England-Premier-League-2017-2018-Crystal-Palace-Watford\"><strong>Crystal Palace 2-1 Watford<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Crystal Palace also left it late to claim a victory on Tuesday night. The match started badly for the Eagles, as Watford took an early lead through wing-back Daryl Janmaat. However, Tom Cleverley\u2019s 87<sup>th<\/sup> minute sending off changed the complexion of the game completely.<\/p>\n<p>On 89 minutes, Palace winger Bakary Sako bagged an equaliser after Hornets goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes had parried Wilfried Zaha\u2019s shot. The Eagles stole all three points in the first minute of stoppage-time, as substitute James McArthur scored from close-range after more good work from Zaha.<\/p>\n<p>The win was a much-needed one, as it moved Roy Hodgson\u2019s side out of the relegation zone and up to 17<sup>th<\/sup> in the table. Watford will remain in ninth position until the weekend at least, with the teams playing on Wednesday who are below them unable to overtake the Hornets in the table.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.skysports.com\/football\/huddsfld-vs-chelsea\/373259\"><strong>Huddersfield Town 1-3 Chelsea<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Reigning English champions Chelsea recovered their weekend 1-0 defeat at West Ham by recording a comfortable win in Yorkshire. The Blues established a two goal first-half lead through a 23<sup>rd<\/sup>-minute effort from midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko and a Willian far post header.<\/p>\n<p>Spanish winger Pedro made it three on 50 minutes with an effort from 15 yards. Chelsea took their foot off the gas slightly late on. The Blues lost their clean sheet in stoppage-time, as Huddersfield substitute Laurent Depoitre powered a header past Thibaut Courtois in the Chelsea goal.<\/p>\n<p>The result means that Chelsea are still third in the table. However, Antonio Conte\u2019s side moved level on points with second-place Manchester United, who play on Wednesday night. The Blues are still 11 points behind league leaders and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legitgambling.com\/reviews\/bwin\">title favourites Manchester City<\/a> though, while the Citizens also have a game in-hand. The Terriers remain comfortably midtable in 12<sup>th<\/sup> position, five points clear of the relegation zone.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tonight\u2019s fixtures<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Newcastle v Everton 7:45 PM<\/p>\n<p>Southampton v Leicester 7:45 PM<\/p>\n<p>Swansea v Manchester City 7:45 PM<\/p>\n<p>Liverpool v West Brom 8 PM<\/p>\n<p>Manchester United v Bournemouth 8 PM<\/p>\n<p>Tottenham v Brighton 8 PM<\/p>\n<p>West Ham v Arsenal 8 PM<\/p>\n<p>Do not forget we will give you a full round-up of Wednesday night\u2019s action in tomorrow\u2019s article.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Who will be the big winners on Wednesday night in the Premier League?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On Tuesday night, three of the Premier League\u2019s ten midweek fixtures took place, as Chelsea, Crystal Palace and Burnley recorded victories in the English top-flight. 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After I graduated, I took some time off and I traveled through the US, exploring various casinos and land-based sportsbooks. I also spent one year in the UK, where my dream of watching Everton play finally came true. There, I realized how advanced the whole gambling industry is and that the legal aspect of it was quite different than in the US. I spent that time writing for various online platforms where I had the opportunity to share my extensive knowledge about sports. When I came back to the US, I was given a chance to write for an international soccer magazine where I covered the Premier League \u2014 which I was crazy about \u2014 Bundesliga, and other international tournaments. After having written hundreds of sports-related articles, I knew what I wanted to do \u2014 create my own platform and share my knowledge with others. 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Since I knew how online gambling worked thanks to the experience I gained when I was in the UK, I was extremely excited to have the opportunity to introduce US players to the best online gambling platforms and show them that online sportsbooks and casinos can offer an immersive gambling experience, just like their land-based counterparts. Why I Do This What attracted me to online gambling was the possibility of placing bets on my favorite teams from the comfort of my home. I wanted to be able to do that using safe platforms and secure payment options to fund my betting account. And that is exactly what I want for my fellow bettors, too. Naturally, I was a bit of a skeptic myself at first when it came to online gambling simply because I knew how unsafe some sites can be. But once I did some research and talked to fellow European experts, I realized that there is a way to find perfectly safe online gambling platforms. 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My name is David Nugent and I am editor-in-chief of LegalGamblingAndTheLaw.com. I have always enjoyed various sports, primarily soccer, as I am a die-hard Everton fan. Over time, I learned more about sports betting and discovered the fascinating online gambling industry. Eventually, I decided to turn this passion of mine into a project, and that\u2019s how this platform came to be. I am excited to share my story with you and talk about this platform that\u2019s a result of over 20 years of experience I have in the industry. My Beginnings My love for sports has always been a big part of my life. It all started with my dad and me playing in the backyard, but I continued to play sports throughout both elementary and high school. At that time, I knew very little about sports betting since it wasn\u2019t legal in Pennsylvania, but I quickly learned that other states have different laws and that sports betting was legalized in some of them. When the time to pick a college came, everyone thought I was going to do something sports-related. However, that wasn\u2019t my plan. Since there are many lawyers in my family, I decided to follow in their footsteps. I studied law at the University of Pennsylvania, and during that time, my passion for sports only grew bigger. I would watch various sporting events with my friends and attend all matches and games that were happening in the area. On one occasion, I decided to go on a road trip to Vegas with my friends, and, needless to say, I fell in love with the bright lights, humongous buildings, and fantastic casinos. That\u2019s when I discovered the whole gambling scene I knew nothing about. Of course, I knew how to play some games, such as poker and blackjack, but I never realized how well-developed this industry actually was. That trip changed my perspective on what I wanted to do with my life. After I graduated, I took some time off and I traveled through the US, exploring various casinos and land-based sportsbooks. I also spent one year in the UK, where my dream of watching Everton play finally came true. There, I realized how advanced the whole gambling industry is and that the legal aspect of it was quite different than in the US. I spent that time writing for various online platforms where I had the opportunity to share my extensive knowledge about sports. When I came back to the US, I was given a chance to write for an international soccer magazine where I covered the Premier League \u2014 which I was crazy about \u2014 Bundesliga, and other international tournaments. After having written hundreds of sports-related articles, I knew what I wanted to do \u2014 create my own platform and share my knowledge with others. How LegalGamblingAndTheLaw.com Came to Life Once I set the goal, I started doing extensive research on the online gambling industry and the laws surrounding it. I wanted to combine my background in law and the passion I have for sports and create a high-quality online platform. While the online gambling industry was flourishing in Europe, the exact opposite was happening in the US. That is, until 2018 when PASPA (Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act) was overturned. After that, every US state was allowed to introduce new laws and provide operators that wanted to offer various online gambling opportunities with licenses. That was the start of the online gambling industry in the US. Since I knew how online gambling worked thanks to the experience I gained when I was in the UK, I was extremely excited to have the opportunity to introduce US players to the best online gambling platforms and show them that online sportsbooks and casinos can offer an immersive gambling experience, just like their land-based counterparts. Why I Do This What attracted me to online gambling was the possibility of placing bets on my favorite teams from the comfort of my home. I wanted to be able to do that using safe platforms and secure payment options to fund my betting account. And that is exactly what I want for my fellow bettors, too. Naturally, I was a bit of a skeptic myself at first when it came to online gambling simply because I knew how unsafe some sites can be. But once I did some research and talked to fellow European experts, I realized that there is a way to find perfectly safe online gambling platforms. Every gambling site you find on this platform has gone through extensive and rigorous testing to ensure its safety and reliability. Additionally, I have studied the laws of each state in the US, as well as of other countries worldwide, to gain a deeper understanding of how online gambling works in different parts of the world. I\u2019d like to note that the online gambling industry has just begun its journey and we are yet to see its significant growth and improvement in the future. It will be my pleasure to witness all of that with you. I Couldn\u2019t Have Done This on My Own Of course, none of this would have been possible if it weren\u2019t for the amazing team of people I gathered for this project. Since I have only basic knowledge of web development, I started working with some experienced developers who have helped me build this platform. Today, they are here to make sure everything runs smoothly. Also, I knew from the beginning that I wouldn\u2019t be able to take care of all the content on my own, which is why LegalGamblingAndTheLaw.com has an incredible team of experienced gamblers, writers, and people with a background in law. They help me conduct in-depth research and find all the necessary information. Naturally, since this industry is still new in the US, we are all learning a lot, and we will continue to do so in order to improve our platform and make your experience better. 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