{"id":3310,"date":"2018-01-15T14:47:43","date_gmt":"2018-01-15T14:47:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legitgambling.com\/news\/?p=3310"},"modified":"2018-01-15T16:24:15","modified_gmt":"2018-01-15T16:24:15","slug":"reds-see-off-city-cherries-beat-gunners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legitgambling.com\/news\/reds-see-off-city-cherries-beat-gunners\/","title":{"rendered":"Reds see off City, as Cherries beat the Gunners"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Sunday\u2019s Premier League action produced wins for Liverpool and Bournemouth, both of results could have big implications at different ends of the table. If you missed it <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legitgambling.com\/news\/premier-league-review-gameweek-23-part-one\/\">here is a recap of Saturday\u2019s action<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Here is what happened in Sunday\u2019s thrilling clashes:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.legitgambling.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/liverpool-players-celebrate-sado-manes-goal-against-man-city-jan14th2018.jpg\" alt=\"Liverpool players celebrate Sado Mane's goal against Man City: January 14th 2018\" width=\"300\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-3313\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/football\/2018\/jan\/14\/liverpool-manchester-city-premier-league-match-report\"><strong>Liverpool 4-3 Manchester City<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The game was billed as a potential thriller and it certainly lived up to its billing. The game was simply scintillating, as the Merseysiders ended the Citizens 22 game unbeaten run in the league this season.<\/p>\n<p>The home side were ahead on nine minutes. Roberto Firmino found Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain 20 yards from goal and the midfielder beat Ederson with a low drive. The Citizens equalised five minutes before the break.<\/p>\n<p>City produced a typical patient build-up that resulted in Leroy Sane firing past Loris Karius at his near post. The German goalkeeper will have been disappointed to have been beaten at his near post.<\/p>\n<p>Both teams had chances in the early stages of the second half. However, the home side struck next, just before the hour mark. Roberto Firmino was too strong for John Stones, advanced on goal and chipped the ball over an advancing Ederson into the net.<\/p>\n<p>Sadio Mane struck the post before scoring Liverpool\u2019s third on 61 minutes. The Senegalese international produced a good solo run, before hitting a powerful shot past Ederson from the edge of the area.<\/p>\n<p>The Reds were not finished yet, though and scored their fourth on 68 minutes. Ederson rushed out to clear a through-ball and the ball bounced to Mohamed Salah, who clipped the ball back into an empty net from long-range.<\/p>\n<p>Bernardo Silva looked to have got the Citizens back in the game scoring at the back post with just six minutes left on the clock. German midfielder Ilkay Gundogan poked home a third for City in the first minute of stoppage-time to make it a very nervy finish. However, City could not find an equaliser and Liverpool recorded a famous win.<\/p>\n<p>The victory means that the Reds moved above Chelsea into third place. The Merseysiders are now only behind second-place Manchester United because of an inferior goal difference. The defeat is unlikely to mean much to the Citizens in terms of winning the title. Pep Guardiola\u2019s side are still 15 points clear at the top of the table, although <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.skysports.com\/football\/man-utd-vs-stoke\/373322\">Manchester United can cut that to 12 points when the Red Devils host Stoke City<\/a><\/strong> at Old Trafford this evening.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.skysports.com\/football\/bmouth-vs-arsenal\/373317\">Bournemouth 2-1 Arsenal<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A major talking point prior to this clash was Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez\u2019s omission from the Gunners squad with speculation that the Chilean is set for an imminent move elsewhere. Arsenal went down to a galling defeat without the forward.<\/p>\n<p>After a goalless first half, Arsenal took the lead seven minutes into the second period, through an unlikely source right wing-back Hector Bellerin, as the Spaniard latched onto an Alex Iwobi through-ball before firing into the net via the hand of Cherries \u2018keeper Asmir Begovic.<\/p>\n<p>However, the Cherries hot back with just 20 minutes remaining. Ryan Fraser played a hopeful cross into the box from deep and Callum Wilson got in ahead of Petr Cech to poke home the equaliser.<\/p>\n<p>Wilson was involved in the winner four minutes later too. The striker looked to be coming back from an offside position when he cushioned the ball down to Jordon Ibe, whose powerful effort from inside the box found its way past Cech.<\/p>\n<p>The defeat was a massive one for Eddie Howe\u2019s side. The three points moved the Cherries up to 13<sup>th<\/sup> place in the table, four points clear of the relegation zone. Arsenal are now eight points behind fourth-place Chelsea in the race for Champions League qualification.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Will defeat at Liverpool derail Manchester City\u2019s season?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sunday\u2019s Premier League action produced wins for Liverpool and Bournemouth, both of results could have big implications at different ends of the table. If you missed it here is a recap of Saturday\u2019s action. 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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. 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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. 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. 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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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