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Laura Woods

BetMGM ambassador and acclaimed broadcaster Laura Woods brings a wealth of sporting knowledge exclusively to our blog every week.

Laura has established herself as one of the world's leading sports presenters, expertly covering all the biggest events in the calendar. From domestic and international football to darts, boxing and more, Laura now brings her razor-sharp wit and unique insight to BetMGM.

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LAURA WOODS: SLOT HAS TILL CHRISTMAS TO TURN IT AROUND

Laura Woods returns to the BetMGM blog to assess Liverpool's current form and Arne Slot's role as manager, as well as a huge week for Arsenal in the UCL and Premier League. Plus, read through her picks for Golden Goals Matchday 13.

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LAURA WOODS: MAN CITY A BIG DANGER IN PREMIER LEAGUE TITLE RACE

Laura Woods returns to the BetMGM blog to discuss Man City's role in the Premier League title race, why Phil Foden needs to start for England and her pick for Sports Personality of the Year. Find out who she's backing in Eubank vs Benn 2 as well.

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LAURA WOODS: ALMOST CRISIS TIME AT ANFIELD - THINGS HAVE TO CHANGE FAST

Laura Woods returns to the BetMGM blog to assess the current state of Liverpool FC and the future of manager Arne Slot, as well as Man City's lack of other goalscorers.

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LAURA WOODS: NO CRISIS FOR LIVERPOOL, BUT ISAK FORM IS A CONCERN

BetMGM ambassador Laura Woods offers her opinion on Isak and Gyokeres, the Nottingham Forest managerial situation and predicts the correct scores for Golden Goals Matchday 9.

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LAURA WOODS: NOT GOOD TIME FOR MAN UTD TO PLAY LIVERPOOL

Laura Woods returns to the BetMGM blog to preview the huge clash between Liverpool and Manchester United this weekend, including her opinion on what both managers need to get out of the game.

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LAURA WOODS: LIVERPOOL TOO GOOD TO PANIC

Laura Woods explains why Liverpool fans shouldn't panic after two defeats in a row, plus why Graham Potter had to go at West Ham. You can also see her picks for Golden Goals MD7.

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LAURA WOODS: SLOT WAS FAIR TO CALL EKITIKE ‘STUPID’

Laura Woods gives her opinion on the latest newsworthy football topics, including Hugo Ekitike's red card, Arsenal's tactical setup in big games and Ousmane Dembele's Ballon d'Or win. She also offers her Golden Goals Matchday 6 picks.

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LAURA WOODS: ARSENAL NEED TO BE MORE THAN A SET-PIECE TEAM

BetMGM ambassador Laura Woods reviews Arsenal's tactics in big games, the pressure on Isak at Liverpool and the signing to make the biggest impact. Plus her Golden Goals Matchday 4 predictions.

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LAURA WOODS: I’D BE BUZZING TO SEE BACK OF ISAK

Laura Woods returns to the BetMGM blog to discuss the Alexander Isak saga, West Ham's poor start to the season and the possibility of an Arsenal title challenge. Read her thoughts here. It's showtime!

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Laura Woods: Manchester City will win Premier League

Laura Woods returns to the BetMGM blog ahead of the 2025/26 Premier League season with predictions on title winners, relegation and top scorer. Plus, you can read her Golden Goals MD1 picks.

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LAURA WOODS: My Starting XI for the Women's Euro Final

With the Lionesses looking for revenge against the team that beat them in the World Cup final two years ago, Laura Woods gives her opinion on who's up for the task and who she feels will bring it home. It's showtime!

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LAURA WOODS: LACK OF ARSENAL SPENDING INFURIATING

Laura Woods returns to the BetMGM blog to discuss the Alexander Isak saga, Arsenal's lack of a striker and the Lionesses' Euros semi-final against Italy.

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LAURA WOODS: LIONESSES MUST MAKE EUROS FINAL

BetMGM ambassador Laura Woods offers her opinion on what would make a successful Euros for the Lionesses, as well as why England fans shouldn't worry about the lack of Bright and Earps in the squad.

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LAURA WOODS’ LIONESSES XI FOR EURO 2025

Laura Woods picks her Lionesses starting XI for the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 tournament. Find out which players she's chosen for the England team here.

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LAURA WOODS’ ENGLAND XI FOR THE 2026 WORLD CUP

A year in advance, Laura Woods picks her England XI for the 2026 World Cup. See who has made her side, and who hasn't, in this article.

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LAURA WOODS’ 2024/25 SEASON AWARDS

Laura Woods is back with her 2024/25 Premier League season awards, including best player, best signing and goal of the season.

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LAURA WOODS’ 2024/25 PREMIER LEAGUE TEAM OF THE SEASON

BetMGM ambassador Laura Woods picks her Premier League Team of the Season for 2024/25 and predicts six correct scores for Golden Goals Matchday 37.

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LAURA WOODS: YAMAL COULD BE BETTER THAN MESSI

Laura Woods returns to the BetMGM blog to discuss the potential of Lamine Yamal, the manager/player she enjoyed interviewing the most and her picks for Golden Goals Matchday 36.

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LAURA WOODS: JACOB MURPHY IS PREMIER LEAGUE’S MOST UNDERRATED PLAYER

Laura Woods returns with opinions on her favourite ground to present from, Premier League players to watch next season and predictions for Golden Goals matchday 35.

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LAURA WOODS: 1 PLAYER PREMIER LEAGUE TEAMS NEED IN SUMMER TRANSFER WINDOW

We've teamed up with Laura Woods to get her insight into what the big teams need this summer and suggestions on who they should splash the cash on. We've also got her predictions on this week's Golden Goals offering. It's showtime!

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LAURA WOODS: AMORIM’S RIGHT, THIS IS WORST MAN UTD TEAM IN PREMIER LEAGUE HISTORY

BetMGM ambassador Laura Woods is back to cover a range of football topics, including Ruben Amorim's comments on his Man Utd team, Arsenal's chances of winning the Champions League and how replaceable Trent Alexander-Arnold is for Liverpool.

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LAURA WOODS: NUNO SHOULD WIN MANAGER OF THE SEASON

Laura Woods returns to the BetMGM blog to discuss why Nuno deserves the manager of the season award, Kevin De Bruyne's Premier League legacy and Arsenal's first leg win over Real Madrid. It's showtime!

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LAURA WOODS: ROONEY’S RIGHT… UNITED NOT DESIRABLE ANYMORE

BetMGM ambassador Laura Woods discusses Wayne Rooney's comments on Man United, Mo Salah's Ballon d'Or chances and the future of world boxing in her latest blog.

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LAURA WOODS: BLANTANTLY OBVIOUS ARSENAL NEED A STRIKER

Fresh off the back of the North London Derby, Laura Woods give us her expert insight and opinion on what Arsenal need to finally land that Premier League title. It's showtime!

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Laura Woods: Alexander-Arnold Will Move to Real Madrid

As we reach the midway mark of the season, Laura Woods provides insight on the current standings, including Manchester United's poor form and Alexander-Arnold's potential move to Real Madrid.

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LAURA WOODS: FURY TO BEAT USYK

To get you in the festive mood, Laura Woods gives you her insight and opinion on some of the biggest sporting fixtures as she covers the likes of Usyk vs Fury and the up-coming January Transfer Window. It's showtime!

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LAURA WOODS: LITTLER READY TO BECOME WORLD CHAMPION

The festive season is upon us and with a complete festive fixture list across the sporting world, Laura Woods gives us her insight on the football and how Littler will fair in the World Darts Championship. It's showtime!

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Laura Woods: Man City Will Finish Above Arsenal

BetMGM's football ambassador, Laura Woods, shares her insights on the midweek action, anticipating Manchester City to finish above Arsenal come the end of the season.

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LAURA WOODS: MAN CITY IN MAKE-OR-BREAK MOMENT

It's been a tale of two halves this week for two of the top teams in the Premier League. Football expert and BetMGM ambassador Laura Woods discusses how important this weekend could be for them as Man City face off against Liverpool. It's showtime!

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Laura Woods: Luke Littler is a Generational Talent

With Guardiola's new deal and Amorim stepping into the managerial role at Manchester United, BetMGM's football ambassador, Laura Woods, shares her insight, including her thoughts on the present and future of Darts, Luke Littler.

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Laura Woods: League Running Away From Arsenal Already

Laura Woods offers her insight on recent shock results within the Champions League and Premier League, as well as the upcoming England camp.

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Laura Woods: Something not right at Arsenal

After a wild weekend last week of Premier League football, Laura Woods is back with her insight and knowledge as we get her thoughts on what's happening at Arsenal. It's showtime!

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Laura Woods: United aren’t respected or feared like they once were

We debrief after what has been a busy week in the world of football as Manchester United finally lose patience with ten Hag. Laura Woods gives her thoughts on what's next for the Manchester club. It's showtime!

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Laura Woods: Arsenal can’t afford to lose to Liverpool if they want to stay in the title race

Ahead of the weekend's big clash between Arsenal and Liverpool, Laura Woods offers her insight into what we can expect.

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Laura Woods: Tuchel a born winner and will do great with England

With the news of England's new man at the helm, pundit and BetMGM ambassador Laura Woods gives insight and her thoughts on the appointment. It's showtime!

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Laura Woods: Tuchel Perfect Fit for Manchester United

With the situation looking unstable at Manchester United, BetMGM's football ambassador, Laura Woods, shares her thoughts on the potential successor for Erik ten Hag. It's showtime!

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Laura Woods: Dubois proved he’s ‘something special’ against Joshua

After what were significant results in both boxing and football last weekend, BetMGM ambassador Laura Woods, offers her thoughts and what impact both the Dubois victory and Arsenal's results will have long-term. It's showtime!

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Laura Woods: Manchester City in Champions League like watching paint dry at times

With such an already important fixture set to be played this weekend, BetMGM's football ambassador Laura Woods gives us her insight on what she thinks will happen as well as covered some of the hottest topics in the world of sport this weekend. It's showtime!

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Laura Woods: Why Weakened Arsenal Can Win North London Derby

Ahead of an anticipated North London Derby, football ambassador Laura Woods gives us her thoughts and why Arsenal can get one past Spurs. She also discusses ten Hag and the next national team manager. It's showtime!

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Laura Woods: Rice right to be booked but Joao Pedro incident highlights inconsistency

BetMGM's newest footballing ambassador gives her expert insight into all the hot topics for the new football season, including the inconsistencies in referring at the Arsenal vs Brighton game. It's showtime!

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Laura Woods: Future Looks Bright Under Slot

Laura Woods gives her thoughts on the upcoming Premier League season after the opening weekend action. It's showtime!

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LAURA WOODS' PREMIER LEAGUE DREAM TEAM

Laura Woods gives us her all-time greatest Premier League XI. Check out if your club is featured. It's showtime!

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Laura Woods: Chelsea’s transfer strategy doesn’t seem planned

Pedro Neto became Chelsea's 35th signing of the Todd Boehly era, Laura Woods previews the Premier League season while answering if Chelsea's transfer strategy lacks the direction of their rivals.

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LAURA WOODS: ENGLAND TO END 58 YEARS OF HURT?

With the Euro 2024 Final just around the corner, pundit and BetMGM's football expert Laura Woods gives insight into England and their chance to end a 58 year wait for a major trophy. It's showtime!

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Laura Woods’ BetMGM Blog: Why Mainoo, Palmer & Alexander-Arnold Need to Start Against Slovakia

As Euro 2024 kicks into full swing, Laura Woods give her insight into England and who she'd pick to start ahead of the knockout stages of the tournament. It's showtime!

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Laura Woods’ BetMGM Blog: England Have Quality Needed to Win Euro 2024

Laura joins BetMGM as the all new footballing ambassador to share her expert insight and wisdom on all things football. This week, she cover England's chances at the Euro's and who else might steal the show from the young lions.

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