Premier League weekend preview by Bet365 (Thursday, March 29, 2007)

PREMIERSHIP PROPHECY - GUNNERS TO HAVE LIVERPOOL'S MEASURE AGAIN? After a break for the Internationals, the Premiership makes a welcome return this weekend, and the obvious highlight is Arsenal's visit to Liverpool for which bet365 are betting to 107% and go 11/5 the Gunners with Liverpool at 11/10 (11/5 the draw). This will be the fourth meeting between the two sides this season and Arsenal have won all three so far, including twice at Anfield. That record suggests that the Gunners have got Liverpool's number and, while we're unlikely to see a repeat of the cup goalfests, we'd much rather be backing them over Liverpool, and doubling up on Newcastle at 5/6 who look a shoe-in to beat Man City. City were lucky to escape with a draw against Chelsea and were then fortunate to come up against a Boro side resting key players ahead of FA Cup commitments, and they won't find Newcastle so generous. The Arsenal - Newcastle double pays £146.67 for a £25 stake at the current bet365 prices. It's hard to see either Watford or Blackburn getting a result against Chelsea (1/3) and Man United (3/10) respectively and that's reflected in the match odds, but there's still some value to be had in bet365's double result market, where you can get odds of just over 9/4 by backing both Chelsea and United to be ahead at half time and full time - that's a nice little earner! In other games, Charlton (11/10) can put further pressure on Sheffield United (just four points above them and with a stiff task away at Bolton on Saturday) by beating Wigan, while Fulham (6/5) are also worth backing with home advantage against a Pompey side who have been frankly rubbish in 2007. At those odds, we're also going to get a decent return on our Premiership acca (including Arsenal, Newcastle, Chelsea and Man United), especially as bet365 will boost our returns by a tidy 20% (£563.76 for a tenner!). Tottenham play Reading on Sunday April 1st and only a fool would be looking to back anything other than the home win at 4/6 with bet365. True, Spurs have been in-and-out at times this season, but they've found some form in recent weeks and they look a solid bet to beat a Reading side who have been shaky on the road. Goals could be at a premium when Aston Villa play Everton on Monday night, so everything points to a bet on the 'unders' at 4/7, although bet365's 30 In-Play markets on this game looks sure to spice things up a bit. Get lucky with your Premiership bets at bet365 this weekend! Posted by soccerbetting.info @ 6:07 AM << Home