{"id":5422,"date":"2018-03-04T10:54:53","date_gmt":"2018-03-04T10:54:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legitgambling.com\/news\/?p=5422"},"modified":"2018-03-04T10:54:53","modified_gmt":"2018-03-04T10:54:53","slug":"premier-league-gameweek-29-review-part-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legitgambling.com\/news\/premier-league-gameweek-29-review-part-one\/","title":{"rendered":"Premier League gameweek 29 review part one"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The race for survival and the Champions League in the Premier League really hotted up on Saturday, as a number of teams recorded what could be vital victories for their respected aims this season.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Big result at the bottom<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-5423\" src=\"https:\/\/www.legitgambling.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/swansea-players-celebrate-opening-goal-against-west-ham-Mar03rd2018.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"380\" height=\"250\" \/>One of the biggest results of the day saw <a href=\"https:\/\/www.standard.co.uk\/sport\/football\/swansea-4-west-ham-1-hammers-thrashed-in-relegation-clash-as-winston-reid-suffers-injury-blow-a3780741.html\"><strong>Swansea record a 4-1 victory over fellow strugglers West Ham<\/strong><\/a> at the Liberty Stadium. The win moved the Swans out of the relegation zone, three points clear of the bottom three.<\/p>\n<p>The Welsh side took the lead on eight minutes, as Sung-Yueng Ki\u2019s low effort from 20 yards out somehow beat Adrian in the Irons goal. Carlos Carvalhal\u2019s side added a second on 32 minutes. Dutch centre-back Mike van der Hoorn headed home from close-range after a pinpoint cross from Ki.<\/p>\n<p>The Welsh side extended their lead just after the break. Adrian kept out Andre Ayew\u2019s header, but Andy King prodded home the rebound. The home side scored a fourth goal on 63 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>Cheikhou Kouyate brought Andre Ayew down in the area and his brother Jordan Ayew stepped up to score with the spot kick. Substitute Michail Antonio scored a consolation goal for the Hammers with 12 minutes left on the clock, but the goal meant very little.<\/p>\n<p>The victory moved the Swans above the Irons in the table on goal difference<strong>. Both teams are still just three points above the dreaded drop zone<\/strong>. However, the two teams are in very different form, so the Irons will be the more nervous of the two sides.<\/p>\n<p>Another relegation battle at St Marys saw <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/news\/southampton-vs-stoke-live-stream-12115538\"><strong>Southampton and Stoke draw 0-0<\/strong><\/a>. The result helped neither team much in the fight for survival, although the point did move Southampton out of the relegation zone. Stoke remain in the drop zone, although they are only one point behind the Saints in that very tight relegation battle.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Top-four streaking clear of the rest<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>At the other end of the table, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/football\/2018\/mar\/03\/tottenham-hotspur-huddersfield-town-premier-league-match-report\"><strong>Tottenham recorded a 2-0 home win over Huddersfield<\/strong><\/a> to strengthen their position in the Champions League spots.<\/p>\n<p>Spurs took the lead on 27 minutes, as Dele Alli\u2019s pass released Heung-min Son behind the Huddersfield defence and the South Korean rounded Jonas Lossl before firing into an open goal. Son doubled his and his team\u2019s goal tally on 54 minutes. England striker Harry Kane produced a superb cross and the winger got up well to head home.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The win means that Tottenham are now five points ahead of fifth-place Chelsea<\/strong>, who face a tough trip to runaway leaders Manchester City later today. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legitgambling.com\/sports-betting\/soccer\/premier-league\"><strong>The north London side are now favoured over the Blues to claim a Champions League spot this season<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Elsewhere, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.skysports.com\/football\/liverpool-vs-newcastle\/373381\"><strong>Liverpool won 2-0 against Newcastle at Anfield<\/strong><\/a> to consolidate their position in the Champions League spots. In fact, the win moved the Reds up to second place, although the Merseysiders could drop down to third on Monday if Manchester United records a win at Crystal Palace.<\/p>\n<p>This victory was a rather routine one for Jurgen Klopp\u2019s side. The home side took until the 40<sup>th<\/sup> minute to make the breakthrough. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain found Mohamed Salah on the right of the area and the Egyptian fired home. The goal was the winger\u2019s 32<sup>nd<\/sup> of the season in all competitions.<\/p>\n<p>The Reds doubled their lead ten minutes into the second half. Roberto Firmino produced a superb ball to Sadio Mane fired past Martin Dubravka in the visitor\u2019s goal. The home side should have had a penalty in stoppage-time, as Jamaal Lascelles looked to have brought down Salah in the area. However, the incident meant little to the final outcome of the game and the Merseysiders recorded a comfortable three points.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Saturday\u2019s other Premier League results:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Burnley 2-1 Everton<\/p>\n<p>Leicester 1-1 Bournemouth<\/p>\n<p>Watford 1-0 West Brom<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Who pulled off the biggest victory in the Premier League on Saturday?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The race for survival and the Champions League in the Premier League really hotted up on Saturday, as a number of teams recorded what could be vital victories for their respected aims this season. 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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. 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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. Finally, I would love to hear your feedback, suggestions, and comments, so feel free to contact me at any time.","sameAs":["https:\/\/x.com\/Nuge1983"],"url":"https:\/\/www.legitgambling.com\/news\/author\/david-nugent\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.legitgambling.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5422","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.legitgambling.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.legitgambling.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.legitgambling.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.legitgambling.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5422"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.legitgambling.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5422\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.legitgambling.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5422"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.legitgambling.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5422"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.legitgambling.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5422"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}