| PREMIER LEAGUE weekend PREVIEW by David Walker (Friday, October 27, 2006) |
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A relegation three pointer is live on television in the form of
Newcastle vs Charlton on Saturday evening, while Chelsea,
Arsenal and Manchester United will form many banker trebles
this weekend as they all tackle opponents they will be expected
to beat writes David Walker.
Saturday 28 October
Sheffield United vs Chelsea
The Blades get another lunch time airing on live television, this
time against reigning champions Chelsea. There is no point in
previewing this match in too much detail as the expected outcome
is obvious. Chelsea have won 10 out of their last 11 matches in
all competitions and a 1-0, or 2-0 victory is the call.
Walker's Word
1x2: Chelsea @ 3/10 (VCBet)
AH: Chelsea - 1 1/4 @ 33/40 (Bet365)
OU: Under 2.5 goals @ 4/5 (Paddy Power)
Arsenal vs Everton
Not much to say here apart from history is very much on
Arsene Wenger's side. Arsenal have won the last 10 at home
against Everton and 13 out of 15 in North London since the
Premiership's inception. Nine matches have finished over
2.5 goals with the Gunners netting four goals past the hapless
Toffees on as many occasions and spanking them 7-0 in 2005.
Home banker material.
Walker's Word
1x2: Arsenal @ 2/5 (Ladbrokes)
AH: Arsenal - 1 1/4 @ 21/20 (Bet365)
OU: Over 2.5 goals @ 9/10 (VCBet)
Bolton Wanderers vs Manchester United
With Chelsea facing a relatively easy task in the steel city,
Manchester United face a sterner test at Bolton. Sam Allardyce's
side have won their last four matches, notably against Liverpool
and away to Newcastle, conceding just one goal in the process.
United have won their last three and beat Liverpool comfortably
last weekend. United have won four of their last seven visits to
Bolton and are unbeaten against the Trotters on their own turf
in the Premiership.
Walker's Word
1x2: United @ 10/11 (Betfred)
AH: United - 1/2 @ 9/10 (Bet365)
OU: Under 2.5 goals @ 8/11 (Paddy Power)
Fulham vs Wigan Athletic
Fulham, unbeaten in their last three, are relishing life in the
top 10 of the Premiership while last season's surprise package
Wigan are hovering dangerously above the relegation zone.
However, Wigan will be buoyed by the 4-0 thrashing of
Manchester City last week, their first win in seven matches
and could earn a point at Craven Cottage.
Walker's Word
1x2: Draw @ 9/4 (UK Betting)
AH: Wigan + 1/2 @ 4/5 (Bet365)
OU: Over 2.5 goals @ 11/10 (VCBet)
Liverpool vs Aston Villa
Liverpool will not look forward to facing a remarkably still
unbeaten Aston Villa side this weekend. The Reds, languishing
in 11th place, have lost two of their last three Premiership
matches while the Villains are the only undefeated side left
in the top four divisions. Villa have drawn their last three
matches 1-1 and a similar result could be achieved at Anfield.
Walker's Word
1x2: Draw @ 5/2 (VCBet)
AH: Villa + 3/4 @ 21/20 (Bet365)
OU: Under 2.5 goals @ 4/6 (Paddy Power)
Portsmouth vs Reading
Both Portsmouth and Reading are battling to maintain their
top 10 positions but honours could go to the home side on
Saturday. Both sides will feel the effects of Carling Cup ties in
the week but Pompey's excellent home form, which has seen
them win three out of four matches at Fratton Park this season,
will see them through.
Walker's Word
1x2: Portsmouth @ 17/20 (VCBet)
AH: Portsmouth - 1/2 @ 37/40 (Bet365)
OU: Over 2.5 goals @ 11/10 (Bet365)
Watford vs Tottenham Hotspur
Watford are still waiting for their first Premiership win but have
proven to be tough competition as five draws in nine matches so
far suggests. Tottenham are struggling in mid table but are
improving. They have won two of their last three Premiership
matches and five of their last six in all competitions and could
well condemn the Hornets to just their second home defeat of
the season.
Walker's Word
1x2: Spurs @ 11/10 (Betfred)
AH: Spurs - 1/4 @ 17/20 (Bet365)
OU: Over 2.5 goals @ Evens (VCBet)
Newcastle United vs Charlton Athletic
A televised teatime relegation six pointer. The last two encounters
at St James' Park between this pair have been drawn but given
Charlton's dire predicament I can't see anything other than a home
win. The Addicks are rooted to the foot of the table and are winless
in six Premiership matches. Newcastle have also lost four of their
last five in the league but Charlton's dismal away record stands out.
They are winless in 18 trips on the road and have dropped 50
points out of 54 available in the last year.
Walker's Word
1x2: Newcastle @ 4/5 (Coral)
AH: Newcastle - 1/2 @ 4/5 (Bet365)
OU: Over 2.5 goals @ Evens (VCBet)
Sunday 29 October
West Ham United vs Blackburn Rovers
West Ham need to stop the rot if they are to avoid relegation this
season. They have lost their last eight matches in a row and it's
11 since they last saw a win. Marlon Harewood's goal in the
humiliating 2-1 Carling Cup defeat at Chesterfield was the first
goal the Hammers scored in eight matches. Blackburn are showing
decent form, despite losing to Bolton last weekend, but have not
won at Upton Park since 1994. A draw may be the sensible option
here.
Walker's Word
1x2: Draw @ 9/4 (UK Betting)
AH: Blackburn level ball @ 23/20 (Bet365)
OU: Under 2.5 goals @ 4/6 (VCBet)
Monday 30 October
Manchester City vs Middlesbrough
Manchester City are unbeaten in the league at home this season
while Middlesbrough have not won on their travels. Simple case
of a home win then? Wrong. Manchester City have not beaten
Middlesbrough in seven home Premiership attempts, with Boro
winning the match 1-0 on four occasions since the top flight was
established in 1992/93. This remarkable statistic cannot be
ignored.
Walker's Word
1x2: Middlesbrough @ 21/10 (VCBet)
AH: Middlesbrough + 1/4 @ 7/8 (Bet365)
OU: Under 2.5 goals @ 4/6 (Paddy Power)
Author Resource:
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| PREMIER LEAGUE Weekend PREVIEW by Gerry McDonnell () |
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Flappy Girth Day To Roo
I'm not obsessed with celebrity, but I feel I have a genuine
connection with Paul McCartney. Admittedly, I have no musical
talent, and i'd happily kill my own mother for a bacon sandwich;
but i know what it's like to get grief from a legless woman.
Coincidentally, Martin Jol has a lot in common with the former
Beatle; they're only successful thanks to Lennon. With young
Aaron back to full fitness, Spurs receive a confident nod at 6/5
to leave Watford with three points.
I've seen some tough cookies in my time, but I've never seen
a man bite into a hammer. Sink your teeth into the 6/1 about
Jermain Defoe netting the opener.
Chelsea have travelled to Bramall Lane twice before in the
Premiership and lost both times. In my opinion, that stat's
about as useful as Titus Bramble. It's fair to say that the
result of the Sheffield United v Chelsea match is a foregone
conclusion; Chelsea are stone cold certainties at 4/11.
I tried replicating the match on a computer game last night,
but the PC blew up when Shevchenko shared a pitch with
Danny Shittu. The Shevvy looks a racing certainty to score
at any time at even money.
Jose Mourinho has been accused of not telling the complete
truth this week, which is like accusing a bear of being hairy.
With Neil Warnock on the scene, there's as much chance of it
going off on the touchline as there is on the pitch, I'd be lying
if I said that the 5/2 for a player or manager to be sent off
wasn't appealing.
Jamie Carragher is having sleepless nights as a result of
Liverpool's poor start to the season; i'm also struggling to
get my head down at night. Stevie 'overdue a transfer
request' Gerrard is apparently unhappy with life under
Benitez, the Villa can leave Anfield with a point at 13/5.
Brett Emerton claims that morale at Blackburn is exceptionally
high thanks to Robbie Savage's practical jokes. (I particularly
like the one where he goes down clutching his face for no apparent
reason.) Blackburn will be without the hilarious blonde for the
trip to a struggling West Ham; you have to back the Rovers
at 9/5.
Arsenal have announced that Cesc Fabregas has signed a
new eight year contract; even Jamie Theakston hasn't been
tied up for that long. Everton have been on the end of a few
proper spankings at the hands of the Gunners in recent years;
Arsenal are the weekend nap at 4/9 to whip them again.
David Moyes would give his right arm to leave the Emirates
with a point, but that trade has only ever come off for Heather
Mills. The Toffeemen have conceded 26 goals on their last 7
visits to Highbury, a 3-0 win for the Gunners tempts at 9/1.
Man City were absolutely murdered by an average Wigan
team last week; Beenie should never have let Pearce pick
the team. Ben Thatcher returns to the fold for City,
Middlesbrough can snatch a point at a (forearm) smashing 9/4.
Newspapers can often make mistakes. I saw a headline of
'Heskey scores a wonder goal' last weekend; of course it
should have read, 'Heskey scores a goal ... wonders will never
cease'. Fulham v Wigan is a great fixture for trend followers;
the team playing at home have won the last eight matches.
The Cottagers are over priced at 11/10.
Iain Dowie is like the sun, you should never look directly
at him. I'm guessing that the strain must be showing as a
result of Charlton's woeful form, Newcastle are the call at
4/5 to add to Dowie's season of woe.
Andy Cole has announced that he wishes to be known as
'Andrew' from now on. Andy and Kanu are doing incredibly
well for Pompey; I find it incredible that they haven't had a
hip replaced. Portsmouth have an easy looking match on
paper at home to Reading; I fancy the draw at 12/5 if played
on grass.
Coleen McLoughlin deserves a lot of credit; when faced with
the mind-bending question of what do you give a man who
has everything; she avoided the easy answer of 'Slim-Fast'.
Rooney's 21st birthday celebrations will not be dampened
at the Reebok, Man U will see off the Wanderers at 10/11.
This week's accer is so cute, Madonna is considering adopting it.
Chelsea, Arsenal, Man Utd, Fulham and Tottenham are the
selections, the payout is a curvaceous 14/1.
Weekend Betting:
Sheff Utd v Chelsea Saturday 28th October 12:45 Live on Premiership Plus
Sheff Utd 11/1
Draw 4/1
Chelsea 4/11
Get on: Chelsea
Match Special: Chelsea to win 2-0 11/2
Arsenal v Everton Saturday 28th October 15:00
Arsenal 4/9
Draw 10/3
Everton 8/1
Get on: Arsenal
Match Special: Fabregas to score at any time 7/2
Bolton v Man Utd Saturday 28th October 15:00
Bolton 7/2
Draw 23/10
Man Utd 10/11
Get on: Man Utd
Match Special: Scholes to score with a header 7/1
Fulham v Wigan Saturday 28th October 15:00
Fulham 11/10
Draw 9/4
Wigan 11/4
Get on: Fulham
Match Special: Fulham to win and keep a clean sheet 12/5
Liverpool v Aston Villa Saturday 28th October 15:00
Liverpool 8/13
Draw 13/5
Aston Villa 11/2
Get on: Draw
Match Special: Steven Gerrard to be booked 11/4
Portsmouth v Reading Saturday 28th October 15:00
Portsmouth 5/6
Draw 12/5
Reading 7/2
Get on: Draw
Match Special: No goalscorer in the match 17/2
Watford v Tottenham Saturday 28th October 15:00
Watford 13/5
Draw 23/10
Tottenham 6/5
Get on: Tottenham
Match Special: Tottenham to score three or more goals 4/1
Newcastle v Charlton Saturday 28th October 17:15 Live on Premiership Plus
Newcastle 4/5
Draw 12/5
Charlton 7/2
Get on: Newcastle
Match Special: Duff to score the only goal of the game 50/1
West Ham v Blackburn Sunday 29th October 16:00 Live on Sky
West Ham 6/4
Draw 9/4
Blackburn 9/5
Get on: Blackburn
Match Special: McCarthy to score two or more goals 8/1
Man City v Middlesbrough Monday 30th October 20:00 Live on Sky
Man City 11/8
Draw 9/4
Middlesbrough 2/1
Get on: Draw
Match Special: Thatcher to be booked 15/8
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| PREMIER LEAGUE weekend PREVIEW by David Walker (Friday, October 20, 2006) |
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Old rivalries and derby matches galore will be played out across
two days this weekend. Expect bottom clubs Charlton and Watford
to do each other no favours at The Valley on Saturday, while
Sunday could produce upsets at Old Trafford and the Riverside
Stadium at large odds writes David Walker.
Saturday 21 October
Wigan Athletic vs Manchester City
Last season these teams were involved in a ding-dong Boxing Day
encounter which finished 4-3 in Wigan's favour. At the moment,
Manchester City are fairing better than Paul Jewell's side in the
league, in 12th position on nine points compared to 17th and five
points but with two inconsistent teams, home advantage could
prevail
Walker's Word
1x2: Wigan @ 13/10 (UK Betting)
AH: Wigan - 1/4 @ 41/40 (Bet365)
OU: Over @ 5/4 (VCBet)
Charlton Athletic vs Watford
It's the battle at the bottom of the Premiership as last placed
Charlton tackle London rivals Watford, themselves just one place
and one point better off. This will be a match that neither side
want to lose and as a result could end in a draw which won't
benefit either of them.
Walker's Word
1x2: Draw @ 12/5 (VCBet)
AH: Watford + 1/2 @ 9/10 (Ladbrokes)
OU: Over @ 11/10 (Bet365)
Chelsea vs Portsmouth
One for the big hitters who will plough into Chelsea at odds on.
Despite Portsmouth's lofty position in the league in which they
are just three points behind Jose Mourinho's side there will only
be one winner. For those of you who don't want to bet on Chelsea
at short odds, taking Portsmouth on the handicap or backing
under 2.5 goals could be profitable at a better price.
Walker's Word
1x2: Chelsea @ 1/4 (Betfred)
AH: Portsmouth + 1 1/2 @ 4/5 (Bet365)
OU: Under @ 4/5 (VCBet)
Everton vs Sheffield United
After a run of four matches without victory, Everton will see this
match against the struggling Blades as a must win. Neil Warnock's
side are just outside the relegation zone in 16th, but are unbeaten
in their last two matches. The bookmakers fancy an Everton
cakewalk but it won't be as easy as the odds suggest.
Walker's Word
1x2: Everton @ 4/7 (VCBet)
AH: Everton - 1 @ 28/25 (Ladbrokes)
OU: Under @ 4/6 (Bet365)
Aston Villa vs Fulham
Both Aston Villa and Fulham are enjoying life in the top half of
the table after several seasons in the doldrums but the smart
money will be on the home side this weekend. Martin O'Neill's
side are not only unbeaten this season but they have won four
of the last five encounters against Fulham at Villa Park, apart
from last season which finished goalless.
Walker's Word
1x2: Aston Villa @ 8/11 (Paddy Power)
AH: Villa - 3/4 @ 43/40 (Bet365)
OU: Under @ 8/11 (VCBet)
Sunday 22 October
Manchester United vs Liverpool
The jewel in the Premiership fixture list this weekend is
undoubtedly United vs Liverpool. Top of the table United
tackle stuttering Liverpool who have dropped points against
Bolton and Blackburn in their last two matches. However, there
could be an upset on the cards. Liverpool have won three of their
last six visits to Old Trafford by a single goal and United have
already lost at home to Arsenal this season.
Walker's Word
1x2: Liverpool @ 7/2 (VCBet)
AH: Liverpool + 1/2 @ 43/50 (Ladbrokes)
OU: Over @ 7/5 (Bet365)
Blackburn Rovers vs Bolton Wanderers
This derby fixture is often very tight with few goals to cheer. It
finished goalless twice last season and produced two 1-0 away
wins the season before. In fact, this encounter has produced
home and away draws in three of the last five Premiership
seasons and that is not a trend I would want to back against.
Walker's Word
1x2: Draw @ 11/5 (Coral)
AH: Bolton + 1/4 @ 4/5 (Bet365)
OU: Under @ 4/7 (VCBet)
Middlesbrough vs Newcastle
In the North East derby Middlesbrough will have their work
cut out against Newcastle. Middlesbrough have not beaten
Newcastle for three seasons at the Riverside Stadium, with
recent results finishing in two wins for the Magpies and a 2-2
draw sandwiched in between. Neither side has any form of note,
which makes the odds on Glenn Roeder's side all the more
tempting.
Walker's Word
1x2: Newcastle @ 19/10 (VCBet)
AH: Newcastle level ball @ 9/8 (Bet365)
OU: Over @ 11/10 (VCBet)
Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United
The second London derby of the weekend sees struggling Spurs
against relegation threatened West Ham. The bookmakers fancy
a home win but it's worth pointing out that this encounter has
produced only five Premiership wins for Spurs in 11 matches
played so the odds on about them does not look too appealing,
despite how poorly the Hammers have faired in recent weeks.
A tight match is expected, with six of the last eight league
meetings finishing with two goals or fewer.
Walker's Word
1x2: Draw @ 12/5 (VCBet)
AH: West Ham + 1/2 @ 43/40 (Bet365)
OU: Under @ 4/6 (Bet365)
Reading vs Arsenal
After a sluggish start to the season, Arsenal are finding their
rhythm and will no doubt be paired together with Chelsea in
numerous double bets this weekend. Considering Reading took
points of Manchester United and kept Chelsea to within one
goal at the Madejski Stadium this season the odds on Arsenal
are not tempting. However, an interesting statistic is Reading
have lost to Arsenal in all five competitive games ever played
between the pair and unsurprisingly an away win is the
expected result.
Walker's Word
1x2: Arsenal @ 8/15 (Betfred)
AH: Arsenal - 1 @ 47/40 (Bet365)
OU: Over @ Evens (VCBet)
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| PREMIER LEAGUE Weekend PREVIEW by Gerry McDonnell (Thursday, October 19, 2006) |
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Balloon out of all proportion
Normally, i have little to no time for politicians; but when plans
were afoot to open a massage parlour in my neighbourhood,
I felt obliged to write to my local MP, demanding that action
be taken to keep prices at an affordable level.
Flushed with this successful foray into the political arena,
I've decided to help out Jack Straw in the aftermath of the
veil wearing controversy. I've suggested that the Government
introduce new legislation making it compulsory for all British
females to cover up, until a recent photograph has been
graded by a select group of professionals. It works on almost
every level.
While that solution was relatively simple, the conundrum
that is Man U v Liverpool is proving far more perplexing.
After studying the stats, the value lies with United at 10/11.
I can predict with relative confidence that this will not be a
goalfest. The last four matches between the old foes have
either been goalless or settled by a single strike.
In Merseyside, a 1-0 win for Man U would be about as
welcome as Boris Johnson, but the smart money is in play
at 6/1.
I've given young Rooney a fair bit of stick this season, but
recent form suggests he's approaching his stunning best.
Admittedly, he's still not scoring, but there's no doubting
his greatness. Rooney is available at a big fat 28/1 to
score the only goal of the game.
Fulham last won away at Aston Villa in March 1973,
8 1/2 months before I was born. Somewhat worryingly,
my old dear was a Villa Park regular in the 70's, and she
was never shy in putting herself about. It's entirely possible
that I could be the apple of an ex Fulham player's eye, I'm
just praying it's not Rodney Marsh. The unbeaten Villa
will extend Fulham's dismal run in the Midlands, you
should play at a promiscuous 8/11.
I have a theory that Steve McClaren may be hard of hearing.
He's completely oblivious to Gareth Barry's incessant knocking
on the England door and just the sight of the inept manager
is enough for me to break into sign language. Barry looks a
great shout at 9/2 to score at any time.
Chelsea have won every Premiership fixture against Portsmouth
(six in total) by a 2-0 or 3-0 scoreline. Is this a statistical
anomaly or a trend that will lead to a mountain of riches?
I'm hoping for the latter. You must cover either of these
scores for a potential payout of 5/2; it's not erm ... rocket science.
Frank Lampard has been nominated for the Ballon d'or;
now I'm not bilingual, so I'm guessing the translation is something
like 'Balloon Man'. It's said that Frank Lampard never misses
training; he would if they renamed it 'the goal'. Lampard may
have found the net in both of last season's meets with Pompey;
but Drogba is a far more likely candidate to net the opener at 7/2.
As a consequence of a horrific collision with Petr Cech, the name
of Stephen Hunt has been immortalised in Cockney rhyming
slang. As Reading have lost every competitive match they
have played against Arsenal, i'll be having a 'Stevie' (punt)
on the Gunners at 8/13.
I backed Robbie Savage to score at any time last week, so you
can imagine my disappointment as he passed to a team-mate
when in goal scoring range; I just wish he'd have shot himself.
An in form Blackburn host a quality Bolton side, the draw looks
a reasonable investment at 11/5.
Spurs needed the touch of an Angel to earn a point last week;
heavenly intervention will not be necessary against West Ham.
Martin Jol has finally realised that Jermain Defoe is worth a
place in his starting line-up, the miniature former Hammer
can be the catalyst for a Tottenham win at 4/5.
Newcastle are unbeaten in their last six matches against
Middlesbrough, but as Steve McClaren was the manager
for all of those games, that achievement is somewhat diminished.
Boro can finally call the Toon at the Riverside at a pretty 6/4.
I'm not particularly skilled in the bedroom, but I'm pretty good
at table tennis. Everton are a top notch bet at 4/7 to see off
Sheffield United at Goodison, it might not be nap bet territory,
but it's definitely a close neighbour.
The acc:
The accer this week is so explosive, North Korean midget
Kim Jong-il has expressed an interest.
Everton, Aston Villa, Man Utd, Middlesbrough and Tottenham
are the five selections, the payout is a magnificent 22/1.
The specials:
"A tasty Red head" - Paul Scholes to score with a header 7/1
"Purple Wayne" - Wayne Rooney to be sent off 16/1
"The Huth is out there" - Robert Huth to score at any time 6/1
"And bags" - Andy Johnson to score two or more goals 4/1
"Juan sighs, Fitz Hall" - Aston Villa to be awarded a penalty and
Fitz Hall to score at any time 50/1
"There's a bad moon on the rise" - Joey Barton to score with a header 10/1
The lay man:
There's a queue of people trying to back Charlton at a smidgen
above evens on the betting exchanges; they obviously haven't
seen them play this season. Lay, lay again; then lay a little bit more.
Weekend Betting:
Wigan v Man City Saturday 21st October 12:45 Live on Premiership Plus
Wigan 11/8Draw 9/4Man City 21/10
Get on: Draw
Match Special:Joey Barton to be booked 2/1
Charlton v Watford Saturday 21st October 15:00
Charlton EvsDraw 9/4Watford 3/1
Get on: Watford
Match Special:Marlon King to score the only goal of the game 55/1
Chelsea v Portsmouth Saturday 21st October 15:00
Chelsea 2/7Draw 4/1Portsmouth 11/1
Get on: Chelsea
Match Special:Drogba to score from outside the area 4/1
Everton v Sheff Utd Saturday 21st October 15:00
Everton 4/7Draw 13/5Sheff Utd 11/2
Get on: Everton
Match Special:Everton to win 1-0 6/1
Aston Villa v Fulham Saturday 21st October 17:15 Live on Premiership Plus
Aston Villa 8/11Draw 5/2Fulham 4/1
Get on: Aston Villa
Match Special:Agbonlahor to score at any time 5/2
Man Utd v Liverpool Sunday 22nd October 13:00 Live on Sky
Man Utd 10/11Draw 9/4Liverpool 10/3
Get on: Man Utd
Match Special:Steven Gerrard to be sent off 25/1
Blackburn v Bolton Sunday 22nd October 15:00
Blackburn 11/8Draw 11/5Bolton 2/1
Get on: Draw
Match Special:Robbie Savage to be booked 13/8
Middlesbrough v Newcastle Sunday 22nd October 15:00
Middlesbrough 6/4Draw 9/4Newcastle 12/5
Get on: Middlesbrough
Match Special:Middlesbrough to win and keep a clean sheet 14/5
Tottenham v West Ham Sunday 22nd October 15:00
Tottenham 4/5Draw 5/2West Ham 4/1
Get on: Tottenham
Match Special:Jermain Defoe to score two or more goals 5/1
Reading v Arsenal Sunday 22nd October 16:00 Live on Sky
Reading 5/1Draw 11/4Arsenal 8/13
Get on: Arsenal
Match Special:Arsenal to score four or more goals 11/2
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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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