{"id":5265,"date":"2018-02-25T12:52:19","date_gmt":"2018-02-25T12:52:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legitgambling.com\/news\/?p=5265"},"modified":"2018-02-25T12:52:19","modified_gmt":"2018-02-25T12:52:19","slug":"premier-league-gameweek-28-review-part-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legitgambling.com\/news\/premier-league-gameweek-28-review-part-one\/","title":{"rendered":"Premier League gameweek 28 review part one"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Premier League season is heading towards the final stretch. However, with lots still left to be decided in the English top-flight, a number of teams recorded vital wins on Saturday. Here is what happened in Saturday\u2019s games:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/football\/2018\/feb\/24\/bournemouth-newcastle-premier-league-match-report\"><strong>Bournemouth 2-2 Newcastle<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Newcastle threw away a two-goal lead to take home just a point from the south coast, which could prove costly in the top-flight final reckoning.<\/p>\n<p>The Magpies took the lead on 17 minutes in this clash. Matt Ritchie fired across the face of goal that hit both Asmir Begovic and Steve Cook, only for Dwight Gayle to backheel the ball into the net. Gayle doubled his tally in first-half stoppage-time. Ayoze Perez\u2019s cross from the back post went under Begovic and found Gayle, who had the simple task of tapping home.<\/p>\n<p>The north east side looked to be heading home with maximum points. However, the Cherries were back in the game with just ten minutes remaining. Lewis Cook found full-back Adam Smith on the edge of the box and the defender controlled the ball before firing a powerful volley in off the bar. The home side equalised on 89 minutes. Defender Nathan Ake got forward well and the Dutchman\u2019s cross fell to Dan Gosling, who scored from close-range.<\/p>\n<p>The result was a blow for Newcastle. The Magpies are now 15<sup>th<\/sup> place in the table, just two points clear of the relegation zone. Bournemouth are currently 11<sup>th<\/sup>, but just five points clear of the drop zone.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.skysports.com\/football\/brighton-vs-swansea\/373369\"><strong>Brighton 4-1 Swansea<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-5266\" src=\"https:\/\/www.legitgambling.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/glenn-murray-celebrates-scoring-against-Swansea-feb252018.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"380\" height=\"250\" \/>Two other teams fighting for their Premier League lives met at the Amex Stadium, with the home side recording an emphatic victory.<\/p>\n<p>The Seagulls took the lead on 18 minutes, as Mike van der Hoorn was adjudged to have brought down Glenn Murray in the penalty area and despite minimal contact, the home side were awarded a spot kick. The veteran striker stepped up and made no mistake with the penalty kick.<\/p>\n<p>It took until the 69<sup>th<\/sup> minute for Brighton to double their lead. Colombian winger Jose Izquierdo crossed for Murray to fire home his tenth goal of the season. A good team move involving Pascal Gross and Murray resulted in winger Anthony Knockaert scoring the home sides third goal on 73 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>Swansea got a goal back with five minutes remaining, as Tammy Abraham\u2019s shot took a big deflection off Lewis Dunk and beat Mat Ryan in the home goal. The home side put a seal on the win in the last minute, as Jurgen Locadia scored on his league debut from close-range from a Dale Stephens cross.<\/p>\n<p>The result meant that Swansea dropped back into the relegation zone on goal difference. The victory moved Brighton up to 12<sup>th<\/sup> place in the table, four points clear of the drop zone.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/sport\/football\/emre-can-explains-practice-makes-14334390\"><strong>Liverpool 4-1 West Ham<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Liverpool breezed past West Ham to keep the Irons in the relegation dogfight and enhance the Reds hopes of sealing a Champions League spot.<\/p>\n<p>Liverpool took the lead on 29 minutes, as Emre Can headed home from Mohamed Salah\u2019s corner kick. Jurgen Klopp doubled their lead early in the second half after Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain\u2019s good solo run resulted in the ball falling for Salah, who fired past Adrian. The Reds were three up on 57 minutes, as Roberto Firmino rounded the West Ham \u2018keeper and fired into an empty net from a Can pass.<\/p>\n<p>West Ham substitute Michail Antonio scored a consolation goal just before the hour mark. However, Sadio Mane completed the scoring with 13 minutes left, lifting the ball over Adrian from close-range.<\/p>\n<p>The win moved Liverpool up to second-place in the Premier League table, four points clear of fifth-place. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legitgambling.com\/sports-betting\">Jurgen Klopp\u2019s side are now one of the favourites to seal a Champions League spot<\/a><\/strong> for next season. Meanwhile, West Ham remain in the fight for survival, just three points clear of the relegation zone.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other results in Saturday\u2019s Premier League games:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Leicester 1-1 Stoke City<\/p>\n<p>Burnley 1-1 Southampton<\/p>\n<p>West Brom 1-2 Huddersfield<\/p>\n<p>Watford 1-0 Everton<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Who pulled off the victory of the day in Saturday\u2019s Premier League games?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Premier League season is heading towards the final stretch. However, with lots still left to be decided in the English top-flight, a number of teams recorded vital wins on Saturday. 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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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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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