PREMIERSHIP PREVIEW by Nigel Ridgeway (Thursday, April 06, 2006)

UNITED WORTHY FAVOURITES AT EVENS Man United v Arsenal Su Apr 9 - 4.00 pm ko (SS1) Let's hope we don't see a repeat of the boring 0-0 draw at Highbury, or the Cup Final for that matter, but that's unlikely with both teams bang in form and looking like they could beat anyone right now. Of course, Arsenal have a trip to Europe in midweek to worry about, and the result there could influence this game. If they lose to Juventus, their confidence is bound to be affected, but there's nothing to affect United's confidence right now, and they look a worthy favourite for the game at bet365's Evens (11/4 Arsenal, 11/5 the Draw). (Bet 365 - FREE £100) The Red Devils have won eight games on the spin and, with home field advantage in front of 70,000 fans believing their team can still win the Premiership, you have to fancy United to win. It won't be my much, so we'll also be backing them to win by one goal at 11/4 - the 1-0 correct score pays out better at 6/1, while Louis Saha has to be the bet at 4/1 to score first, as he's playing our of his skin right now. Remember, if he scores the last goal in the game instead, bet365 will give you your money back. Also, don't forget to check out bet365's 14 dynamic In-Play markets on this game (kick off 4.00pm). Live Game Picks: United to beat Arsenal @ Evens United to win by one goal @ 11/4 United to win 1-0 @ 6/1 / Saha to score first @ 4/1 - Scorecast pays out at 20/1 bet365 latest Premiership prices: Chelsea 1/12, Man United 6/1, Liverpool 150/1 (Bet 365 - FREE £100) MANCINI BACKED AS INTER CRASH OUT ********************************* bet365's Next Manager markets always create massive interest, and it's not unusual to see several gambles before an appointment is made. The bet365 Next Newcastle Manager market is no exception. The latest gamble has seen Inter boss Roberto Mancini slashed into 9/2 from an earlier 33/1 (one punt of £500 at 6/1), after his team were knocked out of the champions League by Villarreal, and he could well be looking for a job over the summer. bet365 Next Permanent Newcastle Manager prices. Martin O'Neil 15/8, Roberto Mancini 9/2, Quique Sanchez Flores 7/1, Sam Allardyce 9/1, Mark Hughes, 12/1, others on bet365 website. 6/4 POMPEY GOING THE RIGHT WAY The battle to escape relegation from the Premiership is hotting-up, and one of the key games this weekend looks to be Portsmouth (6/4) at home to Blackburn (7/4, 11/5 the draw). Pompey are playing their way to Premiership safety after a third successive win at the weekend, and this is one of five remaining fixtures at home for them. Here at bet365, they've emerged as favourites (8/13) to win a three-horse race with Birmingham (1/2) and West Brom (1/4) for top-flight survival. And they could take all three points from Rovers, who are challenging for European football on their home form alone (lost five straight ways, before winning at Sunderland). Portsmouth to beat Blackburn @ 6/4 (Bet 365 - FREE £100) bet365 Premiership Relegation prices: West Brom 1/4, Birmingham 1/2 , Portsmouth 8/13, others on website O'LEARY 10/1 TO COME AWAY WITH NO POINTS Birmingham are making a fight of it too, and will fancy their chances of landing the odds (14/5) at Wigan on Saturday. The Latics have only won one home game in their last six, but that's probably more to do with the quality of their opposition, and Birmingham just don't compare to the likes of West Ham, United, Liverpool and Blackburn. Back Wigan to win at 10/11, and have a few quid on West Brom at 3/1 to beat a Villa side who were woeful against Arsenal last time. Here at bet365, we go 10/1 that Villa take no points from their forthcoming Birmingham derbies, and a defeat here (and against Birmingham on the 16th March), could see Doug Ellis joining an ever-growing list of people wearing "We're not fickle, we just don't like you" badges! Wigan to beat Birmingham @ 10/11 West Brom to beat Aston Villa @ 3/1 (Bet 365 - FREE £100) UP TO 60% MORE FOR YOUR HITTING YOUR ACCA THIS WEEKEND As always, if you're thinking of having an acca on the footy this weekend, make bet365 your choice of bookmaker as they'll give you a), decent odds (bet to 107% on the Premiership, and b), a bonus of up to 60% on your acca if it includes all top-flight teams. This weekend's suggested acca involves United (Evens), Wigan (10/11), Portsmouth (6/4) and West Brom (3/1), and pays out just over £400 for a tenner, including a bet365 bonus of 5%. Good luck. (Bet 365 - FREE £100) Posted by soccerbetting.info @ 6:36 AM << Home