{"id":2714,"date":"2018-01-01T12:00:30","date_gmt":"2018-01-01T12:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legitgambling.com\/news\/?p=2714"},"modified":"2018-01-01T12:02:50","modified_gmt":"2018-01-01T12:02:50","slug":"premier-league-gameweek-21-review-22-preview-part-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legitgambling.com\/news\/premier-league-gameweek-21-review-22-preview-part-one\/","title":{"rendered":"Premier League gameweek 21 review and 22 Preview 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\" \/>The festive period is always jam-packed with Premier League action. No sooner has Gameweek 21 finished, Gameweek 22 kicks-off on New Year&#8217;s Day.<\/p>\n<p>We have a roundup of what happened on Sunday in Gameweek 21. However, if you missed what happened on Saturday you can find <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legitgambling.com\/news\/premier-league-gameweek-21-review-part-one\/\">a recap here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sunday <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/football\/2017\/dec\/31\/pep-guardiola-roy-hodgson-crystal-palace-manchester-city\">Crystal Palace 0-0 Manchester City<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Manchester City\u2019s amazing 19-game-winning run in the Premier League ended in dramatic fashion. City saw both Gabriel Jesus and Kevin De Bruyne taken off due to injury during the match, while Palace lost Scott Dann and Jason Puncheon through injury too.<\/p>\n<p>The biggest drama of the game was in stoppage-time. Raheem Sterling was adjudged to have brought down Wilfried Zaha in the penalty area and referee Jon Moss had no hesitation in giving a spot-kick.<\/p>\n<p>Palace\u2019s regular penalty taker Luka Milivojevic stepped-up and saw his penalty kick saved by Citizens goalkeeper Ederson. The result means that Pep Guardiola\u2019s City are still 14 points clear at the top of the table, while the home side are just a point above the relegation zone.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.skysports.com\/football\/w-brom-vs-arsenal\/373306\"><strong>West Brom 1-1 Arsenal<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>A game that lacked any real quality burst into life in the last ten minutes. Alexis Sanchez saw a free-kick from the edge of the area deflected in off James McLean on 83 minutes for what looked like the winning goal.<\/p>\n<p>However, with just two minutes left on the clock, Arsenal were awarded a penalty kick. Kieran Gibbs cross appeared to hit Calum Chambers on the arm and Mike Dean pointed to the penalty spot. Baggies striker Jay Rodriguez stepped up and made no mistake with the penalty kick.<\/p>\n<p>The draw lifted the Baggies off the bottom of the table, but they are still three points from safety and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legitgambling.com\/sports-betting\">one of the favourites to suffer relegation this season<\/a><\/strong>. Arsenal moved above neighbours Tottenham to fifth-place, three points behind fourth-place Liverpool.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Monday\u2019s action<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Gameweek 22 of the Premier League kicks off at 12:30 PM when <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/football\/live\/2018\/jan\/01\/brighton-v-bournemouth-premier-league-live\">Brighton host Bournemouth at the AMEX Stadium<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The home side are currently 12<sup>th<\/sup> in the Premier League. However, such is the congested nature of the table the Seagulls are just four points clear of the relegation zone. Chris Hughton\u2019s side have been in poor form of late, having won just one of their last ten outings in the top-flight. The visitors did at least stop the rot with a goalless draw at Newcastle last time out.<\/p>\n<p>Bournemouth recorded a 2-1 win over Everton last time, to end an eight-game run without a top-flight victory. The win moved the Cherries out of the drop zone and two points clear of the relegation zone. Eddie Howe\u2019s side\u2019s recent away form has been poor, as they have failed to win any of their last four games on their travels in the top-flight.<\/p>\n<p>In the late kick-off, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.skysports.com\/football\/everton-vs-man-utd\/373310\"><strong>Everton host Manchester United at Goodison Park<\/strong><\/a>, as both sides look to bounce back from disappointing results last time out.<\/p>\n<p>The aforementioned 2-1 defeat at Bournemouth ended an eight-game unbeaten run in all competition for the Toffees. Sam Allardyce\u2019s side have an encouraging recent home record in the top-flight, winning four of their last five home games and drawing the other 0-0 with reigning champions Chelsea.<\/p>\n<p>Manchester United\u2019s Premier League form has dipped of late, as the Red Devils have now drawn their last three league games. Jose Mourinho\u2019s side have now slipped to third in the table, 15 points behind leaders and neighbours Manchester City.<\/p>\n<p>The visitors are unbeaten in their last four away games in the Premier League, recording victories in three of those outings. The Red Devils have also been prolific in front of goal in those four games, scoring two or more in all four outings.<\/p>\n<p>This is unlikely to be an easy game for United, who have won just once on their last four visits to Everton. The home side are likely to play a very cautious style of football, so the visitors could be in for another frustrating 90 minutes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other Premier League games:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Burnley v Liverpool<\/p>\n<p>Leicester v Huddersfield<\/p>\n<p>Stoke v Newcastle<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Which team will produce the performance of the day on New Year\u2019s Day?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The festive period is always jam-packed with Premier League action. No sooner has Gameweek 21 finished, Gameweek 22 kicks-off on New Year&#8217;s Day. We have a roundup of what happened on Sunday in Gameweek 21. However, if you missed what happened on Saturday you can find a recap here. Sunday Crystal Palace 0-0 Manchester City [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8,5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2714","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-sports","category-uk"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Premier League gameweek 21 review and 22 Preview part one -<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legitgambling.com\/news\/premier-league-gameweek-21-review-22-preview-part-one\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Premier League gameweek 21 review and 22 Preview part one -\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"The festive period is always jam-packed with Premier League action. 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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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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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