PREMIERSHIP PREVIEW 24/9 - 26/9 by Gerry McDonnell (Wednesday, September 21, 2005)

The Good Book by Gerry McDonnell (Super Soccer) The Premiership is universally touted as the greatest league in theWorld, yet the football played this season is comparable to sex betweenold people; interesting for the participants, but the neutral has noreal interest. Out of 54 matches played, we've already seen 8 goalless matches.There's a couple of 'Paint dryers' on the coupon this weekend, back 'No Goalscorer' in the Everton v Wigan and Middlesbrough v Sunderland matches, you'll be getting 8/1 about a 5/1 shot. The football will be dull, but making a tidy profit, now that's entertainment. It's been a mixed week for Wayne Rooney, he won young player of the year, but then UEFA hit him with a two match ban for giving a referee the clap; shares in McDonalds have rocketed as a result. Expect Rooney to take his anger out on Blackburn, Manchester United are good things at 3/10 (Bet 365). Peter 'Higher than Kate Moss' Crouch is set for another difficult weekend. The Liverpool hitman was on the wrong end of an earful from Rio Ferdinand last week, and the ex-Villan can expect another battle when he travels to Birmingham. Liverpool are yet to win on the road, but as Birmingham have lost every match at home, the omens point to a hard fought away win. Get on the 'Pool at 6/5 (Sporting Odds) to win the match thanks to a 'Crouch Potato'. He'll chip in with the opener. Manchester City hit the woodwork 5 times last week in a soul destroying 1-0 defeat to Bolton. Hitting the bar, then a post is nothing new; Jermaine Pennant came up with the idea last season. Man City will have more bad luck this weekend; get on Newcastle to continue their winningways at 11/10 (VC Bet). With goals hard to come by, finding a player to be booked may besomewhat easier; the following specials are available at Super Soccer. "Book him, Danno" - Danny Mills to be booked @ 7/4 "Cruel, tubby kind" - Wayne Rooney to be booked @ 7/4 "Johnny be good" - John Terry to be booked @ 9/4 "All shook Up" - Matthew Upson to be booked @ 5/2 "Fresh Ginger" - Scholes to be booked @ 11/4 "Go for a Song" - Boumsong to be booked @ 3/1 "De Gaulle of him" - Robert Pires to be booked @ 10/3 "Cross with Silva" - Gilberto Silva to be booked @ 10/3 "Put the card before the horse" - Van Nistelrooy to be booked @ 10/3 "P.C. gone mad" - Peter Crouch to be booked @ 7/2 "Let's get Freddie to Rumble" - Ljungberg to be booked @ 7/2 Quote of the week: "That fifth goal was not deserved."John Gorman, after Villa destroyed Wycombe 8-3. Stat, you're a liberty: Aston Villa have scored five goals this season, and all have been scored before the 11th minute. Acc of the week: Liverpool Newcastle Charlton Arsenal Bolton The five-fold will pay over 28/1. Weekend Betting: Birmingham vs Liverpool Saturday 24th September 12.45 Live on PPV Birmingham 11/4 (UK Betting - FREE £25) Draw 9/4 (Bet 365 - FREE £100) Liverpool 6/5 (Sporting Odds - FREE £20) Get on: Liverpool. The European Champions are struggling to score goals, but they face a Birmingham side who are yet to earn a point at home. Away win. Match Special: Liverpool to win 1-0 @ 6/1. Chelsea vs Aston Villa Saturday 24th September 15.00 Chelsea 2/9 (Sporting Odds - FREE £20) Draw 5/1 (VC Bet - FREE £50) Aston Villa 14/1 (UK Betting - FREE £25) Get on: Chelsea. Chelsea have won this fixture 1-0 for the last two seasons. Judging on recent form, it'll either be 1-0 again, or 8-3 to the Villa. I'll pickthe former. Match Special: Chelsea to win 1-0 7/1 Everton vs Wigan Athletic Saturday 24th September 15.00 Everton 10/11 (Bet 365 - FREE £100) Draw 9/4 (UK Betting - FREE £25) Wigan Athletic 7/2 (VC Bet - FREE £50) Get on: Draw. Everton are the only team in the League yet to score in front of their own fans, my cash will be on that stat continuing. Match Special: No goalscorer in the match 8/1 Manchester United v Blackburn Rovers Saturday 24th September 15.00 Manchester United 3/10 (Bet 365 - FREE £100) Draw 4/1 (VC Bet - FREE £50) Blackburn Rovers 12/1 (Bet 365 - FREE £100) Get on: Manchester United. Van Nistelrooy has a cracking record of scoring the first goal in thisfixture; there'll be no long face as he nets the opener in a convincingUnited victory. Match Special: Van Nistelrooy to score the first goal @ 11/4 Newcastle United v Manchester City Saturday 24th September 15.00 Newcastle United 11/10 (VC Bet - FREE £50) Draw 9/4 (Bet 365 - FREE £100) Manchester City 3/1 (UK Betting - FREE £25) Get on: Newcastle. The Geordies have hit goal scoring form; Shearer has a great recent record against Man City, as has Michael Owen. Home win. Match Special: Shearer and Owen both to score 6/1 West Bromwich Albion vs Charlton Athletic Saturday 24th September 15.00 West Bromwich Albion 7/4 (Bet 365 - FREE £100) Draw 9/4 (UK Betting - FREE £25) Charlton Athletic 11/8 (Coral - FREE £10) Get on: Charlton. Charlton have won 1-0 at the Hawthorns on their last three visits, another three points awaits. Match Special: Charlton to win 1-0 6/1 West Ham United vs Arsenal Saturday 24th September15.00 West Ham United 9/2 (UK Betting - FREE £25) Draw 5/2 (Sporting Odds - FREE £20) Arsenal 3/4 (VC Bet - FREE £50) Get on: Arsenal. A tough game to call, the Hammers top the League in average goals scored per game, but Arsenal are showing glimpses of their previous greatness. The Gunners have came from behind to snatch a draw on their last two trips to Upton Park, they can go one better today. Match Special: Arsenal to win from behind 8/1 Bolton Wanderers vs Portsmouth Saturday 24th September 17.15 Live on PPV Bolton Wanderers 8/11 (Coral - FREE £10) Draw 5/2 (UK Betting - FREE £25) Portsmouth 9/2 (UK Betting - FREE £25) Get on: Bolton. Portsmouth have lost to Bolton in five of their last six meetings. Discontent is growing amongst the Pompey faithful, another defeat lies ahead. Match Special: Bolton to keep a clean sheet 11/10 Middlesbrough vs Sunderland Sunday 25th September 16.00 Live on Sky Middlesbrough 4/7 (Tote Sport - FREE £25) Draw 13/5 (Sporting Odds - FREE £20) Sunderland 11/2 (Bet 365 - FREE £100) Get on: Draw. Boro are inconsistent, Sunderland are improving; another dull nil-nil. Match Special: No goalscorer in the match 8/1 Tottenham Hotspur vs Fulham Monday 26th September 20.00 Live on Sky Tottenham Hotspur 8/13 (UK Betting - FREE £25) Draw 13/5 (Sporting Odds - FREE £20) Fulham 5/1 (VC Bet - FREE £50) Get on: Fulham. If Grimsby knock you out of the Cup, it's safe to say you're not playing well. Fulham have won four of the last six meetings between the two; back Fulham to be singing in the Lane. Match Special: Fulham to win 1-0 11/1 Posted by SoccerBetting.info @ 4:00 PM << Home