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Both Manchester United and Chelsea have great opportunities to stretch their
lead at the top of the Premiership while Sunday could see Newcastle beat
high flying Bolton at tempting odds writes David Walker. Saturday 14 October 2006 Wigan Athletic vs Manchester United
Manchester United have a great opportunity to extend their lead at the top
of the Premiership in this lunch time kick off. Wigan have struggled for form
and goals and could find United too much for them. Alex Ferguson?s side
need to improve on their victory against Newcastle following disappointing
results against Reading and Arsenal in recent weeks. Walker's Word
1x2: United @ 4/7 (Betfred)
AH: United -1 @ 21/20 (Bet365 OU: Over @ 19/20 (Bet365) Arsenal vs Watford
Another no brainer this one. Arsenal have broken their Emirates Stadium
duck and could give Watford a thrashing. The Hornets showed tremendous
spirit in the 3-3 draw at Fulham but Arsenal are in a different class altogether.
Only one result can be backed.
Walker's Word
1x2: Arsenal @ 1/5 (Coral)
AH: Arsenal ? 1 ¾ @ 17/20 (Bet365)
OU: Over @ 33/40 (Bet365) Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur
This is usually a close encounter with no real trends to speak of results wise
other than Villa are rarely beaten at home. However, past results indicate a
low scoring match, with the last seven encounters producing two goals or fewer.
A tricky result to predict but a confident bet on under 2.5 goals is the recommendation.
Walker's Word
1x2: Villa @ 5/4 (UK Betting)
AH: Villa ? ¼ @ 21/20 (Bet365)
OU: Under @ 3/4 (Bet365) Liverpool vs Blackburn Rovers
Two sides in mixed form but Liverpool have had the better of this fixture in recent
seasons, winning three out of the last five at Anfield. Liverpool are the overwhelming
favourites with the bookmakers but their short odds don?t warrant a value bet.
Walker's Word
1x2: Liverpool @ 1/2 (Ladbrokes)
AH: Blackburn + 1 @ Evens (Bet365)
OU: Under @ 13/20 (Bet365) Manchester City vs Sheffield United
This is a match that both sides will fancy their chances of winning. City have
been terrible stretching back to last season but have performed much better
in their last two matches, beating West Ham and drawing at Everton. The
Blades also earned their first victory of the season by beating Middlesbrough
in the last minute but it?s the home side that could come out on top here.
Walker's Word
1x2: City @ 8/11 (Paddy Power)
AH: City ? ¾ @ 39/40 (Bet365)
OU: Over @ 11/10 (VCBet) Middlesbrough vs Everton
If Middlesbrough are to avoid slipping in to the relegation zone this weekend,
they need to bring Everton back down to earth with a bump. However, the
Toffees have proven hard to beat, drawing their last three games. Another
low scoring stalemate is the call here.
Walker's Word
1x2: Draw @ 9/4 (Coral)
AH: Everton level ball @ 43/40 (Bet365)
OU: Under @ 8/13 (UK Betting)
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