{"id":3167,"date":"2018-01-11T16:48:32","date_gmt":"2018-01-11T16:48:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legitgambling.com\/news\/?p=3167"},"modified":"2018-01-11T17:48:58","modified_gmt":"2018-01-11T17:48:58","slug":"chelsea-arsenal-finish-square-efl-cup-semi-final-first-leg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legitgambling.com\/news\/chelsea-arsenal-finish-square-efl-cup-semi-final-first-leg\/","title":{"rendered":"Chelsea and Arsenal finish all square in EFL Cup semi-final first leg"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.legitgambling.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/shkodran-mustafi-and-eden-hazard-battle-in-efl-cup-semi-final-first-leg-2018.jpg\" alt=\"Shkodran Mustafi and Eden Hazard battle in EFL Cup semi-final first-leg 2018\" width=\"300\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-3173\" \/>On Wednesday night, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/football\/2018\/jan\/10\/chelsea-arsenal-carabao-cup-semi-final-first-leg-match-report\"><strong>Chelsea and Arsenal drew 0-0 at Stamford Bridge in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg<\/strong><\/a>. If you missed what happened in the other semi-final first leg between Manchester City and Bristol City there is a recap here.<\/p>\n<p>The London derby between Chelsea and Arsenal was uneventful, except that referee, Martin Atkinson used the new VAR system on two occasions to decide big incidents. The most crucial decision coming on 39 minutes, as Victor Moses kicked Ainsley Maitland-Niles boot before the young Arsenal player went down in the penalty area. The consensus was that the decision was a correct one.<\/p>\n<p>Chelsea missed a golden opportunity to take the lead on 45 minutes. Chelsea\u2019s Spanish full-back Cesar Azpilicueta cross found compatriot Cesc Fabregas at the back post. However, the former Arsenal midfielder headed straight at David Ospina in Arsenal goal.<\/p>\n<p>Early in the second half, Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen headed over from close-range. The Danish defender also headed over the bar when unmarked later in the game, while Alvaro Morata fired an effort into the side netting after a mistake from Shkodran Mustafi.<\/p>\n<p>Alexandre Lacazette fired wide of goal with one of Arsenal\u2019s few sights of goal during the encounter. Referee Atkinson made use of VAR late on in the game, as Fabregas went down in the Arsenal box under a challenge from Gunners substitute Danny Welbeck. The official\u2019s initial decision not to award the spot-kick looked spot on after replays of the incident.<\/p>\n<p>Despite Arsenal having home advantage in the second leg, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legitgambling.com\/reviews\/sky-bet\"><strong>Chelsea are still favourites to win the tie<\/strong><\/a> and make it to the final. The Blues have now failed to beat Arsenal in their last five meetings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Arsenal battling it out form Brazilian star<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>According to<strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.skysports.com\/football\/news\/11670\/11203295\/arsenal-set-for-malcom-talks-as-gunners-rival-spurs-for-brazilian\">Sky Sports<\/a><\/strong>, Arsenal and north London rivals Tottenham are battling it out for Bordeaux\u2019s highly rated young Brazilian forward<strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/news\/how-bordeaux-star-malcom-could-11834606\">Malcom<\/a><\/strong>. The 20-year-old is reportedly rated at \u00a340million by the Ligue One outfit.<\/p>\n<p>The report claims that Gunners officials are looking to hold talks with Bordeaux over a deal for the youngster. Malcom has previously been linked with both Bayern Munich and Manchester United. The youngster recently revealed on Twitter that he is learning English. The admission has fuelled rumours of a move to a Premier League for the forward.<\/p>\n<p>Malcom may be signed as a replacement for Arsenal\u2019s Chilean star Alexis Sanchez, whose contract expires in the summer. Manchester United are reportedly set to make a move for Sanchez before the current transfer window shuts.<\/p>\n<p>The Chilean started Wednesday night\u2019s League Cup game against Chelsea on the bench. He made a cameo as a replacement for French forward Alexandre Lacazette in the second half. Sanchez is a long-term transfer target for United\u2019s rivals Manchester City, who according to reports from Italy have already put together a financial package to sign the Chilean international in the summer.<\/p>\n<p>The 28-year-old looks set to leave the north London club in the near future. The versatile Malcom would certainly represent an interesting option for the Gunners this month or in the summer.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Will Chelsea or Arsenal strengthen their squad this month?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On Wednesday night, Chelsea and Arsenal drew 0-0 at Stamford Bridge in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg. If you missed what happened in the other semi-final first leg between Manchester City and Bristol City there is a recap here. 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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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