Premier League Weekend Preview by Gerry McDonnell (Thursday, February 22, 2007)

Swing When You're Tinning Mark Twain once said that golf is a good walk spoiled; it is if a driver has been wrapped around your kneecaps. The always controversial Craig Bellamy allegedly thrust his wood in the direction of John Arne Riise after a heavy night on the ale. Personally, i blame Jermaine Pennant; he started all this drinking and driving. What most surprised me about the incident was the silence of the new American owners. As Bellamy swung the club, I'd have expected a shout of 'You da man' or 'Get in the hole'. Incredibly, the blaze of publicity has improved team morale. Bellamy and Riise both found the net in midweek; I'm definitely putting my wedge on Liverpool sinking Sheffield United at 4/11. The row over a karaoke machine was so ridiculous; it reminded me of when the wife attacked me over something minor. In my defence, she told me she was 21. I'm piling into the 21/10 about Reading beating up Middlesbrough. I found it outrageous that Gary Neville was struck by a missile in Manchester United's win over Lille. I remember Robbie Fowler was involved in a similar incident a few years ago, but the Scouser's throw ended up well short of the target. I'm throwing my dough on United to beat Fulham at 1/2. Defeat for either side in the Charlton v West Ham match spells almost certain relegation and an estimated £50m loss. The stakes are so high; Pete Doherty is taking an interest. On recent form and with home advantage, you have to fancy Charlton at 13/10. The Egg man will have to sell a shed-load of biscuits to recoup that amount of cash; he's looking at two hours of trading after a Babyshambles gig. Somewhat embarrassingly, I used to be an altar boy in my youth. I initially decided that a lifetime of celibacy was not for me; but after sleeping with the wife for six years, I'm reconsidering my position. Everton can leave the Vicarage with three points at 11/8. Sam Allardyce has spoken of his fears for the future of English football, as the youth of today are 'fat and lazy'. Frank Lampard is in consultation with his brief. Spurs must be backed at a chunky 11/10 to devour Bolton. Emre has allegedly pleaded with Galatasaray to rescue him from his Newcastle nightmare. The sight of those shivering, shirtless Frank Lampard look-alikes in the crowd has finally broken the poor man's spirit. I'm putting my shirt on a Wigan win over Newcastle at 8/5. Let's hope that Benjani is not relying on a goal scoring bonus to pay off his mortgage, or he'll soon be knocking on the door of Robbie Savage's caravan. I'm travelling to the bookies to get on Blackburn at 13/10 to see off Pompey. The Arsenal team were delighted to receive the honour of an audience with the Queen. Jens Lehmann was particularly excited, but that's understandable as he's a compatriot. The Queen looked more than happy to meet up with Freddie Ljungberg. For some strange reason, I can't imagine Liz as a normal passionate woman. My reticence may be born out of respect for her position as the head of state, or it could be the fact that she's a double-bagger. Nothing would please me more than seeing the young Gunners lift the Carling Cup (except for the wife leaving), but from a punting perspective, the value lies with Chelsea at 6/5 to win the match in 90 minutes. For the more conservative bettors, Chelsea should be backed at 8/13 to get their hands on the first silverware of the season; if we choose to disregard Craig Bellamy's handcuffs. The accer this week is so conciliatory, Liverpool FC have announced a long overdue golf club amnesty. Wigan, Blackburn, Tottenham and Chelsea are the selections, the payout is an amicable 25/1. Weekend Betting: Fulham v Man Utd Saturday 24th February 12:45 Live on Sky Fulham 13/2 Draw 10/3 Man Utd 1/2 Get on: Man Utd Match Special: Rooney to score two or more goals 5/1 Charlton v West Ham Saturday 24th February 15:00 Charlton 13/10 Draw 9/4 West Ham 2/1 Get on: Charlton Match Special: Rommedahl to score at any time 4/1 Liverpool v Sheff Utd Saturday 24th February 15:00 Liverpool 4/11 Draw 4/1 Sheff Utd 10/1 Get on: Liverpool Match Special: Gerrard to score from outside the penalty area 9/2 Middlesbrough v Reading Saturday 24th February 15:00 Middlesbrough 13/10 Draw 9/4 Reading 21/10 Get on: Reading Match Special: Reading to score three or more goals 13/2 Watford v Everton Saturday 24th February 17:15 Live on Premiership Plus Watford 21/10 Draw 9/4 Everton 11/8 Get on: Everton Match Special: Cahill to score the only goal of the game 28/1 Wigan v Newcastle Sunday 25th February 13:00 Wigan 8/5 Draw 9/4 Newcastle 17/10 Get on: Wigan Match Special: Aghahowa to score the first goal 7/1 Blackburn v Portsmouth Sunday 25th February 15:00 Blackburn 13/10 Draw 9/4 Portsmouth 11/5 Get on: Blackburn Match Special: Blackburn to win and keep a clean sheet 5/2 Tottenham v Bolton Sunday 25th February 15:00 Tottenham 11/10 Draw 9/4 Bolton 12/5 Get on: Tottenham Match Special: Berbatov to score with a header 9/2 Chelsea v Arsenal Carling Cup Final Sunday 25th February 15:00 Live on Sky Chelsea 6/5 Draw 9/4 Arsenal 12/5 Get on: Chelsea Match Special: Drogba to score in a 2-0 Chelsea win 16/1 Posted by soccerbetting.info @ 7:54 AM

FA Cup Weekend Preview by Gerry McDonnell (Thursday, February 15, 2007)

A Primate of Fear Discrimination is abhorrent in any form. I would never judge a person purely on their looks; I've copped off with many a minger. If a person is victimised on the grounds of race, sexual orientation or religious beliefs, condemnation is rightfully swift; yet poking fun at people with amusingly coloured hair appears to be tolerated. I have a dream that one day all gingers will be free from oppression. When Paul Scholes and Steve Sidwell shake hands at Old Trafford, my utopian vision will be one step closer to becoming a reality. The result of the match is insignificant; it's all about acceptance for our sun-fearing brothers. I will be getting on Manchester United to beat Reading at 1/3, but I'll be going in gingerly. Thierry Henry could learn a lot from Ronaldo. Where the skinny winger will tumble with grace and elegance at the mere hint of a challenge, the Frenchman attempts the far more difficult flailing- armed 'bag of potatoes' manoeuvre, without an opponent in a 45 yard radius. It's back to the training ground for the great man. I'm head over heels about an Arsenal win over Blackburn at 4/9. Jonathan Woodgate has suffered yet another injury. The jinxed defender has been sidelined with a tight hamstring; he probably picked it up in Scotland. Middlesbrough receive the nod at home to West Brom at a rickety 4/5. My cash was also down on the Boro in midweek. When Yakubu fluffed that penalty, I actually screamed like the wife when she gave birth to Goliath. The evil one still has unhappy memories of that day; he was delivered during opening hours. The Yak remains a quality animal, he'll score the first goal at 9/2. Little Goliath is definitely his mother's son. He gave me two choices; I could either buy him a pet monkey, or he'd tell his mom about my special 'friendship' with her sister. 'Bubbles' has set me back a small fortune. I intend to recoup a portion by backing Chelsea at 1/7 to see off Norwich. For some reason, Bubbles goes absolutely ballistic if Goliath watches Soccer AM. Last Saturday, I had to spank him three times while Helen Chamberlain was on screen. Norwich could well be on the end of a spanking at the Bridge; the champions can net four or more goals at 15/8. You have to like Ian Holloway. The jovial nutcase once compared a scrappy win to pulling an ugly bird; and was kind enough not to mention the wife by name. Derby will end Plymouth's run at 8/5. Watford are definitely improving, but I can't fancy them at 'odds on' against a competent Ipswich. Like David Cameron in college, I'm going to get stuck into the draw at 5/2. Tottenham are like the wife's sister on a Wednesday afternoon, they're in the middle of a sticky patch. The 17/10 for a Fulham win over Spurs stands out like Martin Jol's lower jaw. Most people have been involved in the odd incident that they regret; I should never have raised my hands to that monkey. Joey Barton's list of previous includes a holiday rumble, a far from enchanting full moon and a controversial take on cigar disposal. Preston are smoking in the Championship; they can extinguish Manchester City's FA cup dream at 17/10. Barton allegedly waved his middle finger in the direction of Pompey fans last week, presumably answering the 'How many brothers have you got in prison' question. I fancy Preston to sneak this 1-0; I'm all over the 7/1 like a Manchester City player on Pedro Mendes. Using only the weekend accer as a character guide, a representative of PETA has cleared me of any wrongdoing in regard to my monkey training. I'd like to thank the former Celtic man for this generous gesture. Chelsea, Middlesbrough, Preston and Fulham are the selections, the payout is a beastly 11/1. Weekend Betting: Arsenal v Blackburn Saturday 17th February 12:30 Live on BBC One Arsenal 4/9 Draw 11/4 Blackburn 13/2 Get on: Arsenal Match Special: Blackburn to have a player sent off 5/1 Chelsea v Norwich Saturday 17th February 15:00 Chelsea 1/7 Draw 13/2 Norwich 16/1 Get on: Chelsea Match Special: Lampard to score from outside the penalty area 11/4 Middlesbrough v West Brom Saturday 17th February 15:00 Middlesbrough 4/5 Draw 12/5 West Brom 4/1 Get on: Middlesbrough Match Special: Middlesbrough to score three or more goals 10/3 Plymouth v Derby Saturday 17th February 15:00 Plymouth 17/10 Draw 9/4 Derby 8/5 Get on: Derby Match Special: Derby to win 1-0 7/1 Watford v Ipswich Saturday 17th February 15:00 Watford 8/11 Draw 5/2 Ipswich 4/1 Get on: Draw Match Special: No goalscorer in the match 10/1 Man Utd v Reading Saturday 17th February 17:15 Live on BBC One Man Utd 1/3 Draw 9/2 Reading 11/1 Get on: Man Utd Match Special: Larsson to score two or more goals 7/2 Preston v Man City Sunday 18th February 13:10 Live on BBC One Preston 17/10 Draw 9/4 Man City 13/8 Get on: Preston Match Special: Nugent to score the only goal of the game 33/1 Fulham v Tottenham Sunday 18th February 16:00 Live on Sky Fulham 17/10 Draw 9/4 Tottenham 17/10 Get on: Fulham Match Special: Papa Bouba Diop to score with a header 12/1 Posted by soccerbetting.info @ 12:01 AM

Premier League Weekend Preview by David Walker (Friday, February 09, 2007)

Walker's Word This weekend punters will be trying to cash in on a home treble of Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal as they all face arguably weaker opposition. Chelsea face in form Middlesbrough, although Gareth Southgate's side have lost seven out of 13 on the road this season while Chelsea are unbeaten at home. Manchester United should see off bottom but one side Charlton Athletic, especially after such a convincing display in their 4-0 win at Spurs last weekend. The treble culminates on Sunday when Arsenal, also unbeaten at home, play a Wigan side who have just ended a run of eight straight league defeats. Reading look a good bet to continue their unbeaten run in 2007 against an Aston Villa team which have lost their last four away matches. Leroy Lita, with nine goals in his last nine games, will relish the chance to continue his remarkable goal scoring run. Liverpool, after last weekend's goalless draw with local rivals Everton, could return to winning ways at St.James' Park against Newcastle United who are susceptible in defence. Sheffield United suffered a last minute defeat at Blackburn last weekend but could claim a point against visitors Tottenham Hotspur. Martin Jol's side may not fancy the Blades' physical style of play but they have ground out five draws on their travels this season. With Wigan expected to lose this weekend, West Ham have a great opportunity to make up ground on them with a win against Watford. The Hornets shocked Alan Curbishley's side earlier in the season with an FA Cup win but they are without an away victory in the league all season. Both Portsmouth and Manchester City are out of form and could both pick up a welcome point with a draw at Fratton Park. Expect a low scoring match as shot-shy City have failed to score in their last three league matches. On Sunday, Bolton welcome draw specialists Fulham to the Reebok Stadium. Chris Coleman's side have drawn seven out of 13 away this season but Bolton have won the same number of matches at home. Still chasing Arsenal for the coveted fourth place, Bolton's need for three points is greater than that of their opponents. Predictions Reading vs Aston Villa - Reading Chelsea vs Middlesbrough - Chelsea Everton vs Blackburn - Blackburn Manchester United vs Charlton - Manchester United Newcastle vs Liverpool - Liverpool Sheffield United vs Tottenham Hotspur - Draw West Ham vs Watford - West Ham Portsmouth vs Manchester City - Draw Bolton vs Fulham - Bolton Arsenal vs Wigan - Arsenal David Walker is the resident tipster on a popular free bets website. For further betting advice on this weekend's fixtures please visit Walker's Word. Posted by soccerbetting.info @ 1:16 PM

Premier League Weekend Preview by Gerry McDonnell (Thursday, February 08, 2007)

In Thickness and in Elf Whenever possible, I try to accentuate the positive. Even when I caught the wife cheating on me, I remained upbeat; it was one less unpleasant job for me. I also hold no grudge against her partner. In fact, I'm having a fiver each-way on him at Cheltenham. As a genuinely magnanimous person, I feel I must defend Cristiano Ronaldo. If it wasn't for the Portuguese wizard, we wouldn't have the visually stunning yet ultimately useless multiple step-over manoeuvre. The lord of the wings will inspire Manchester United to an easy win over Charlton; I'm falling over myself to get on at 1/6. The new owners of Liverpool FC have vowed to uphold the traditions of the franchise; Gillett and Hicks have already helped themselves to three sets of hubcaps. The Pool will have to settle for a point against Newcastle at 12/5. Everton supporters are justifiably upset with Rafa Benitez for his 'small club' jibe. The Toffeemen once had a player who scored 60 goals in a season; I think it was Pixie Dean. The 6/5 for little Everton to see off Blackburn will lead to substantial financial growth. Everton intend to strengthen their squad in the summer; David Moyes is planning a small bid for Petit. Tiny Tim Cahill is definitely due a goal, I'm goblin up the 7/1 for him to open the scoring. Reading v Aston Villa is a 'Robbie Williams' match, it could easily go either way. Advising 'No bet' in a match is like going home from the pub after two pints; occasionally sensible, but incredibly camp. Just like with the wife's sister, I'm going to try my best to stay out of it. Gareth Southgate is exceeding all expectations at the Riverside. Admittedly, his predecessor was Steve McClaren, so avoiding relegation without spending the equivalent of the Chinese GDP would be considered a relative success. Boro can snatch a point at Stamford Bridge at 9/2. Robbie Savage and Ashley Cole have suffered nasty injuries in recent weeks; El Hadji Diouf must be petrified. Bolton will lambaste Fulham at 8/11. West Ham are in a spot of bother. In fact, it's closer to a melanoma. The Hammers are now odds on for the drop and their big signings are collapsing like a Portuguese winger. West Ham can rejoin the road to safety by cutting up Watford at a raging 5/6. Arsenal may play football beautifully, but their goal celebrations are a lot less pleasing to the eye. Henry and Adebayor are yet to learn that two men dancing together is only acceptable if the 'eight pint minimum' rule has been strictly adhered to. The Gunners will waltz past Wigan at 2/7. I never thought I'd use the word 'International' in relation to Joey Barton, unless it was swiftly followed by the word 'fugitive'. England's new boy can ensure Man City leave Fratton Park with a point at 9/4. Martin Jol may look like Popeye, but it's been far from plain sailing for Tottenham in recent weeks. The Spurs faithful have had all they can stand, they can't stands no more. Sheffield United can add salt at 19/10. This weeks accer is so colossal, little Everton would need a stepladder just to reach its kneecaps. Everton, Sheffield United, West Ham and Arsenal are the selections, the payout is an ever decreasing 13/1. Weekend Betting: Reading v Aston Villa Saturday 10th February 12:45 Live on Premiership Plus Reading 11/10 Draw 9/4 Aston Villa 11/4 Get on: 'No bet' Match Special: McCann to be booked 5/2 Chelsea v Middlesbrough Saturday 10th February 15:00 Chelsea 1/4 Draw 9/2 Middlesbrough 12/1 Get on: Draw Match Special: Middlesbrough to score the first goal 4/1 Everton v Blackburn Saturday 10th February 15:00 Everton 6/5 Draw 9/4 Blackburn 5/2 Get on: Everton Match Special: Cahill to score with a header 11/2 Man Utd v Charlton Saturday 10th February 15:00 Man Utd 1/6 Draw 6/1 Charlton 20/1 Get on: Man Utd Match Special: Ronaldo to score two or more goals 11/2 Newcastle v Liverpool Saturday 10th February 15:00 Newcastle 3/1 Draw 12/5 Liverpool 11/10 Get on: Draw Match Special: Martins to score in a 1-1 draw 16/1 Sheff Utd v Tottenham Saturday 10th February 15:00 Sheff Utd 19/10 Draw 9/4 Tottenham 6/4 Get on: Sheff Utd Match Special: Rob Hulse to score the only goal of the game 45/1 West Ham v Watford Saturday 10th February 15:00 West Ham 5/6 Draw 23/10 Watford 7/2 Get on: West Ham Match Special: West Ham to score three or more goals 11/4 Portsmouth v Man City Saturday 10th February 17:15 Live on Premiership Plus Portsmouth Evs Draw 9/4 Man City 10/3 Get on: Draw Match Special: No goalscorer in the match 17/2 Bolton v Fulham Sunday 11th February 13:30 Live on Sky Bolton 8/11 Draw 13/5 Fulham 4/1 Get on: Bolton Match Special: Bolton to win and keep a clean sheet 13/8 Arsenal v Wigan Sunday 11th February 16:00 Live on Sky Arsenal 2/7 Draw 9/2 Wigan 12/1 Get on: Arsenal Match Special: Henry to score from a Fabregas pass 5/1 Posted by soccerbetting.info @ 6:31 AM

Premier League weekend Preview by David Walker (Friday, February 02, 2007)

Walker's Word Saturday lunch times are becoming synonymous with Liverpool on the television and this time they tackle local rivals Everton. Despite some hiccups in the cup competitions, Liverpool have been red hot in the Premiership, winning their last five in the league. Expect them to avenge the 3-0 defeat they suffered at Everton last September. Aston Villa are looking nervously at the relegation places after winning just once in their last 14 matches. Their win came against struggling Watford and they face another troubled side in West Ham United this weekend. Villa are usually tough to beat at home and should get all three points. Home wins seems to be the order of the day, with Blackburn looking to overturn a run of three losses in their last four league matches against Sheffield United, while Chelsea should make it an away day jolly when they face Charlton Athletic at the Valley. Fulham are draw specialists this season and prior to their defeat at Sheffield United, their previous six matches ended all square. They face Newcastle United who have been hit and miss this season, but with both sides strong in attack but hopeless in defence, a high scoring draw is not beyond the realm of possibility. Reading are pressing for a place in Europe next season and should get at least a point from their trip to Manchester City. Stuart Pearce's side have been inconsistent this season while Reading are unbeaten so far in 2007. Watford are seven points from safety and host Bolton who have not won in five games. Wanderers could get their season back on track with a win at Vicarage Road as they are still within touching distance of the coveted fourth Champions League spot. Portsmouth could inflict a ninth consecutive defeat on Wigan, who are plummeting towards the relegation zone as each week passes. With a record like that, Pompey have to be backed, even if they are without a win in five themselves. Middlesbrough are showing a bit of form, winning three of their last four, but they face an Arsenal side in hot form. Bar a 2-1 defeat last season, the Gunners have won at the Riverside for five seasons prior and they could make it six out of seven on Saturday evening. Sunday's only match sees Tottenham Hotspur up against Manchester United. Spurs have undertaken a hectic fixture schedule and played eight matches in January due to their involvement in two cup competitions. United could capitalise on this plus they have won on their last five trips to White Hart Lane. Predictions Liverpool vs Everton - Liverpool Aston Villa vs West Ham United - Aston Villa Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield United - Blackburn Rovers Charlton Athletic vs Chelsea - Chelsea Fulham vs Newcastle United - Draw Manchester City vs Reading - Draw Watford vs Bolton - Bolton Wigan vs Portsmouth - Portsmouth Middlesbrough vs Arsenal - Arsenal Tottenham Hotspur vs Man United - Man United David Walker is the resident tipster on a popular free bets website. For further betting advice on this weekend's fixtures please visit Walker's Word. Posted by soccerbetting.info @ 3:23 AM

Premier League Weekend Preview by Gerry McDonnell (Thursday, February 01, 2007)

I saw her limping there The wife is no stranger to exercise. Somewhat controversially, she now concentrates solely on working her liver; I can see the logic though, it's occasionally her second largest internal organ. If the Government told the wife that she could only purchase her beloved Buckfast during January, she would quite rightly revolt; which admittedly, is not a major deviation from the norm. I find it incredible that Premiership managers are handicapped in such a fashion. It's almost impossible to do any business in such a small window, although I did manage it once in Amsterdam. Paradoxically, Martin O'Neill's transactions have been exceptional. He somehow managed to entice the classy John Carew, and all it cost him was a dud Czech. The Villa are bouncing, they'll see off the Hammers at 10/11. A little known FIFA clause allows Frank Lampard to leave Chelsea for a relatively paltry £8m. Frank may have his knockers, but that seems a fair price to me. The champions have too much up top for a struggling Charlton; get on at a well developed 2/5. Sheffield United win the award for the most surprising transfer. You could have knocked me over with a feather when news broke that they had signed Fathi; who knew that they had a spare £8m. The Blades haven't won in Blackburn for 20 years; the Rovers are the weekend nap at an ample 8/11. I believe the children are the future, unless we crack down hard on them now. The appointment of Stuart Pearce to the England Under-21 setup has been met with consternation by the Manchester City board; Reading can take full advantage at 12/5. Mohammed Al Fayed can't believe that Reading are above Fulham in the table; he thinks it's a Royal conspiracy. The Cottagers will triumph over Newcastle at a clandestine 13/10. Paul Jewell must be sick of the sight of Harry Redknapp; and not just because of the annoying twitch. Wigan have already lost twice to Portsmouth this season, a Pompey treble is in the bag at a knee-jerk 13/8. I am extremely disappointed with Lua Lua. It wasn't the fact that he was arrested for an alleged domestic disturbance; I feel let down because he didn't do a double back flip after striking. I'm doing somersaults about the 7/1 for a 1-0 win to Portsmouth. Jesus is more than handy with a loaf of bread and a piece of cod, but even He would struggle to keep Watford in the Premiership. Prayers do occasionally get answered though, thank you Al Bangura. Get on Bolton to beat Watford at a sacrilicious 5/4. Liverpool host neighbours Everton in a tantalising Merseyside derby. The Toffeemen haven't won at Anfield this millennium; it'll be the Liverpool fans bragging in the benefit office on Monday morning. The Reds are a steal at 8/13. Cesc Fabregas is a little magician. As long as he avoids Debbie McGee he's got a decent future in the game. The 4/5 for an Arsenal win over Middlesbrough is spellbinding. Tottenham are like Paul McCartney on his wedding night, they have to get over an extremely disappointing second leg. Man U will overwhelm the deflated Spurs at 5/6. Wayne Rooney has been labeled a tubby Eric Cantona, and there's more than an element of truth in such a comparison. The next big thing can net the opener at 6/1. Ever since the departure of Cantona (and to a lesser degree Sheringham), United have struggled for a quality player in the hole. I believe Rooney will prove to be the missing link. I'm going ape about United scoring three or more goals at 11/4. This week's accer is so alluring, it reminds me of the wife's sister; but i'll get into that later. Liverpool, Aston Villa, Blackburn and Reading are the selections, the payout is a feisty 16/1. Weekend Betting: Liverpool v Everton Saturday 3rd February 12:45 Live on Premiership Plus Liverpool 8/13 Draw 13/5 Everton 11/2 Get on: Liverpool Match Special: Liverpool to score three or more goals 9/4 Aston Villa v West Ham Saturday 3rd February 15:00 Aston Villa 10/11 Draw 9/4 West Ham 3/1 Get on: Aston Villa Match Special: Carew to score the first goal 7/1 Blackburn v Sheff Utd Saturday 3rd February 15:00 Blackburn 8/11 Draw 5/2 Sheff Utd 4/1 Get on: Blackburn Match Special: Derbyshire and McCarthy both to score 7/1 Charlton v Chelsea Saturday 3rd February 15:00 Charlton 15/2 Draw 10/3 Chelsea 2/5 Get on: Chelsea Match Special: John Terry to score with a header 8/1 Fulham v Newcastle Saturday 3rd February 15:00 Fulham 13/10 Draw 9/4 Newcastle 11/5 Get on: Fulham Match Special: Montella to score at any time 7/4 Man City v Reading Saturday 3rd February 15:00 Man City 11/10 Draw 9/4 Reading 12/5 Get on: Reading Match Special: Reading to score two or more goals 11/5 Watford v Bolton Saturday 3rd February 15:00 Watford 13/5 Draw 9/4 Bolton 5/4 Get on: Bolton Match Special: Al Bangura to be booked 5/2 Wigan v Portsmouth Saturday 3rd February 15:00 Wigan 17/10 Draw 9/4 Portsmouth 13/8 Get on: Portsmouth Match Special: Portsmouth to keep a clean sheet 15/8 Middlesbrough v Arsenal Saturday 3rd February 17:15 Live on Premiership Plus Middlesbrough 4/1 Draw 12/5 Arsenal 4/5 Get on: Arsenal Match Special: Henry to score a hat-trick 20/1 Tottenham v Man Utd Sunday 4th February 16:00 Live on Sky Tottenham 4/1 Draw 5/2 Man Utd 5/6 Get on: Man Utd Match Special: Rooney to score from outside the penalty area 5/1 Posted by soccerbetting.info @ 5:35 AM