PREMIERSHIP PREVIEW 1/10 - 2/10 by Gerry McDonnell (Thursday, September 29, 2005)

Can't buy me love, by the Beat All's by Gerry McDonnell (Super Soccer) In life, I have two goals (that's one more than Djibril Cisse); to see world peace in my lifetime, and to make a consistent profit on football betting. Unfortunately, only one of my goals is achievable. World peace moved a step closer this week as Arsene Wenger offered Alex Ferguson an olive branch (he ran out of soup and pizza). The Arsenal manager slammed the supporters who booed Sir Alex off the pitch last weekend, in a show of support for his old nemesis. The Scot's diminishing popularity is due to the team's formation, 451 and 433 are not just the most common answers in the 'Guess the age of Wayne Rooney's next female companion' competition, they're also the source of the United supporters frustration. A midweek win in Europe silenced the critics, and a return to form against Fulham will put the issue to sleep. The United manager will not be booed this weekend, although it's a fair possibility that he'll be hissed at some stage. Back Man U at 4/6 (Bet 365 - FREE £100) to return to winning ways. The Liverpool vs Chelsea clash looks good on paper, but on closer inspection, a dull game is the probable outcome. Liverpool have played four matches against decent opposition; away to Spurs and Boro, and home clashes with Man United and Chelsea, all four finished goalless. Tip of the week? You can't spell Liverpool without two O's. Get on the goalless draw at 7/1 (Tote Sport - FREE £25). Alain Perrin's tenure at Fratton Park appears to be drawing to a close. It's bad enough when you haven't won a home match all season, but sarcastically clapping a referee because you saw Wayne Rooney do it on the telly is unforgivable. Pompey did well to draw both matches against Newcastle last season, Steve Stone snatched an equaliser in both games. Sharon Stone would struggle to score this time around. Back the Geordies to increase Perrin's pain at 6/4 (Sporting Odds - FREE £20). Everton play Manchester City this weekend, a team they completed the double over last season with Tim Cahill scoring in both matches. Kate Moss scores more than Cahill now, get on Man City at 5/6 (UK Betting - FREE £25). Chelsea are officially the Beat All's; the following musical specials are all available at Super Soccer. "The Beat All's" - Chelsea to score three or more goals @ 9/2 "Simply Red" - Paul Scholes to score; Man Utd to win 1-0 @ 45/1 "Cole Play" - Andy and Ashley Cole both to score @ 22/1 "Aswad" - Rio Ferdinand to score at anytime @ 12/1 "Chubby Checker" - Wayne Rooney and Milan Baros both to score @ 5/1 "Fairground Attraction" - Robbie Savage to score at any time @ 4/1 "Musical Diouf" - El Hadji Diouf to score two or more goals @ 8/1 "The Cardigans" - Teddy Sheringham and Andy Cole both to score @ 6/1 "Shaggy" - Wayne Rooney to score a hat-trick @ 16/1 "The Red Hot Willy Peppers" - Gallas to score at any time @ 10/1 Most promising innovation of the week: If you win by three clear goals, you receive an extra point. Arsene Wenger knows his tomatoes. Least promising innovation of the week: Salary capping. Modern day footballers will never accept headgear as payment. Quote of the week: "The Gargoyle's not gargling." Gary Lineker has a go at Steve Bruce's acting skills and questionable appearance in just four words. Well done. Stat, you're a liberty: Charlton have found the net 10 times this season; 90 % have been scored away from home. Acc of the week: Blackburn Manchester United Newcastle Man City Aston Villa The five fold pays over 20/1. Weekend Betting: Blackburn Rovers vs West Bromwich Albion Saturday 1st October 15.00 Blackburn Rovers 4/5 (Bet 365 - FREE £100) Draw 23/10 (UK Betting - FREE £25) West Bromwich Albion 4/1 (VC Bet - FREE £50) Get on: Blackburn. If Blackburn can win at Old Trafford, the Baggies will be easy pickings. The last six matches between the two have produced two goals or less, it'll be a comfortable 1-0 win. Match Special: Blackburn to win 1-0 6/1 Charlton Athletic vs Tottenham Hotspur Saturday 1st October 15.00 Charlton Athletic 6/4 (VC Bet - FREE £50) Draw 9/4 (Coral - FREE £10) Tottenham Hotspur 2/1 (Ladbrokes - FREE £20) Get on: Draw. Tottenham have always either won or lost at the Valley in thePremiership, a draw is overdue. Match Special: Match to finish 1-1 11/2 Fulham vs Manchester United Saturday 1st October 15.00 Fulham 9/2 (UK Betting - FREE £25) Draw 13/5 (Sporting Odds - FREE £20) Manchester United 4/6 (Bet 365 - FREE £100) Get on: Manchester United. Surprisingly, United have been held to a 1-1 draw for the last three seasons away at Fulham. Rooney will start this one, (the match, not the ruck,) United will win. Match Special: United to score four or more goals 11/2 Portsmouth vs Newcastle United Saturday 1st October 15.00 Portsmouth 15/8 (UK Betting - FREE £25) Draw 9/4 (VC Bet - FREE £50) Newcastle United 6/4 (Sporting Odds - FREE £20) Get on: Newcastle. Pompey are three without a win; the Geordies three without defeat, get on the Toon Army at 6/4. Match Special: Michael Owen to score two or more goals 9/2 Sunderland vs West Ham United Saturday 1st October 17.15 Live on PPV Sunderland 6/4 (Ladbrokes - FREE £20) Draw 9/4 (VC Bet - FREE £50) West Ham United 17/10 (Sporting Odds - FREE £20) Get on: Draw. Marlon Harewood scored in both matches against Sunderland in the Championship last season. There's every chance he can net another one. Match Special: Harewood to score the first goal 5/1 Manchester City vs Everton Sunday 2nd October 11.15 Live on PPV Manchester City 5/6 (UK Betting - FREE £25) Draw 12/5 (UK Betting - FREE £25) Everton 7/2 (VC Bet - FREE £50) Get on: Man City. Four games without a win for City now, it's a good job they're playing Everton. Match Special: Man City to win 1-0 6/1 Wigan Athletic vs Bolton Wanderers Sunday 2nd October 13.00 Wigan Athletic 17/10 (Sporting Odds - FREE £20) Draw 9/4 (Coral - FREE £10) Bolton Wanderers 8/5 (VC Bet - FREE £50) Get on: Draw. Bolton have not conceded a goal from open play in their last five matches, Big Sam's men will consolidate their Champions League position. Match Special: Bolton to keep a clean sheet 15/8 Arsenal vs Birmingham City Sunday 2nd October 13.30 Live on Sky Arsenal 4/11 (Tote Sport - FREE £25) Draw 7/2 (Sporting Odds - FREE £20) Birmingham City 10/1 (UK Betting - FREE £25) Get on: Arsenal. The Blues have only managed to score in one of their last eight matches against the Arsenal. The Gunners are absolutely nailed on. Match Special: Arsenal to score five or more goals 7/1 Aston Villa vs Middlesbrough Sunday 2nd October 14.00 Aston Villa 6/5 (UK Betting - FREE £25) Draw 9/4 (Bet 365 - FREE £100) Middlesbrough 12/5 (Sporting Odds - FREE £20) Get on: Aston Villa. The Villans are averaging 4.5 goals scored a game (last 2 games only). Villa always score against Boro (nine goals in their last five matches). I suffer from bracket over-use (three cases). Match Special: Villa to score three or more goals 4/1 Liverpool vs Chelsea Sunday 2nd October 16.00 Live on Sky Liverpool 11/4 (UK Betting - FREE £25) Draw 11/5 (Ladbrokes - FREE £20) Chelsea 13/10 (Bet 365 - FREE £100) Get on: Draw. Goalless. Match Special: No goal scorer in the match 8/1 Posted by SoccerBetting.info @ 5:26 PM << Home