Premier League weekend preview by Gerry McDonnell (Thursday, May 01, 2008)

Thai Hard: With a Vengeance Tubby Brazilian Ronaldo may be one of the greatest players to ever grace a football pitch, but he's definitely a poor role model. The AC Milan man let himself down when he invited three members of the late-night entertainment industry back to a motel. It wasn't just the fact that they turned out to be ladyboys; he shamefully offered to pay them for doing nothing. If I pay a builder to construct a conservatory, and he brings along a few superfluous tools, I'd expect him to keep his head down and finish the job. This sorry tale was not the only case of mistaken identity this week; Rio Ferdinand kicked a female Chelsea steward after mistaking her for a wall. It sounds like a tall story, but I once kicked the wife by accident; I thought she was her mother. This is Rio's first high profile gaffe since that moment of madness a few years ago, when he dated Emma Bunton. I will definitely be dipping in to the 7/1 for a draw between Manchester United and West Ham. Rio wasn't the only player involved in controversy at Stamford Bridge last week; Michael Ballack and Didier Drogba almost came to blows over a free kick; they should really have got a room with Ronaldo. I can't get my head around the 11/2 for a Newcastle win over Chelsea. The funniest moment of the match came after the final whistle, when the Manchester United players had a Benny Hill style fight with the Chelsea groundsmen. The United boys were completely out of order; Rio Ferdinand should know by now to keep off the grass. Middlesbrough are involved in a real fight, they'll beat Portsmouth at 11/10. Rafa Benitez's decision to wind up Didier Drogba prior to their Champion's League semi will rightfully be filed alongside Ronaldo's shemale escapades in the 'what a massive rick' category, but both are trumped by my decision to make a move on a waitress when I holidayed in Thailand. I won't bore you with all the gruesome details, but let's just say that she wasn't the only one who received a large tip. I'm far more comfortable with this tip; back Liverpool to beat the imploding Manchester City at 8/11. Gareth Barry is considering a move to Liverpool as he wants to join a club that can match his ambition. Evidently his ambition is to perform adequately in Europe and never win the league. The Villa can overtake Everton for the UEFA cup spot by seeing off Wigan at 4/7. Last week was disastrous for Birmingham City. As the Blues threw away a 2-0 lead at home, Fulham were performing miracles in Manchester and Bolton were holding on for a point at White Hart Lane. Maybe there is a little truth in the gypsy's curse; they should never have sold him to Blackburn. Fulham v Birmingham will be a cracker, I'll explode when Fulham take the points at 5/4. Robbie Savage could definitely forge a career in the female impersonation industry once his best footballing days are behind him; somewhere in 1998. Blackburn are a far better team since they dropped the blonde deadwood; they'll beat Derby by two or more goals at 5/6. If Reading v Tottenham produces as much action as the reverse fixture, it'll be quite an entertaining game. Tottenham romped to a 6-4 victory at the Lane; narrowly foiling my bet on 'no goalscorer'. Reading have deteriorated since then; they haven't scored a goal since March and only Derby have a worse goal difference. If Tottenham don't take all three points at 12/5, I'll be more hurt than when I woke up in Thailand with a worse limp than Heather Mills. All the warning signs were there with that Thai waitress, she actually warned me that she'd be bringing some nuts up to the room. I thought she meant that I'd enjoy a late night snack - unfortunately, I was correct. I'm definitely right in taking a large slice of the 8/11 for an Arsenal win over Everton. I'm reminded of my Thai nightmare whenever I see Roy Keane's infamous challenge on Alf-Inge Haaland; that was some tackle. Roy's boys have been priced up at 11/2 against Bolton, that's very, very big. It was quite ironic that I ended up in a compromising position with a male who looked like a female, as my wife could easily pass for a builder. Aston Villa, Blackburn, Tottenham and Arsenal form a 10/1 accer of which there can be absolutely no ambiguity. Weekend Betting: Man Utd v West Ham Saturday 3rd May 12:45 Live on Sky Man Utd 1/5 Draw 6/1 West Ham 16/1 Get on: Draw Aston Villa v Wigan Saturday 3rd May 15:00 Aston Villa 4/7 Draw 14/5 Wigan 6/1 Get on: Aston Villa Blackburn v Derby Saturday 3rd May 15:00 Blackburn 3/10 Draw 9/2 Derby 12/1 Get on: Blackburn Fulham v Birmingham Saturday 3rd May 15:00 Fulham 5/4 Draw 12/5 Birmingham 23/10 Get on: Fulham Middlesbrough v Portsmouth Saturday 3rd May 15:00 Middlesbrough 11/10 Draw 5/2 Portsmouth 11/4 Get on: Middlesbrough Reading v Tottenham Saturday 3rd May 15:00 Reading 5/4 Draw 12/5 Tottenham 12/5 Get on: Tottenham Bolton v Sunderland Saturday 3rd May 17:15 Live on Setanta Bolton 4/6 Draw 3/1 Sunderland 11/2 Get on: Sunderland Arsenal v Everton Sunday 4th May 13:30 Live on Sky Arsenal 8/11 Draw 11/4 Everton 9/2 Get on: Arsenal Liverpool v Man City Sunday 4th May 16:00 Live on Sky Liverpool 8/11 Draw 11/4 Man City 9/2 Get on: Liverpool Newcastle v Chelsea Monday 5th May 16:00 Live on Sky Newcastle 5/1 Draw 16/5 Chelsea 8/13 Get on: Newcastle Labels: premier-league-betting Posted by soccerbetting.info @ 4:21 PM

Premier League weekend preview by Gerry McDonnell (Thursday, April 17, 2008)

There Ste Goes Again As a society, we're obsessed with appearance. I blame teen magazines for perpetuating the myth that skinniness equals beauty. If I had to choose between a thin girl and a lady with a fuller figure, I'd choose the one with the better personality. Obviously, if they're equally pleasant, then fatty's out of luck. Men are far less uptight about how they look. Petr Cech was happy to return to work when half of his face was hanging off; he wasn't concerned that he looked like Steve Bruce's better looking brother. Cech was back between the sticks within no time, as he managed to borrow the necessary protection from Ashley Cole. Not many people own chin guards, but Cashley is always wary of bouncing balls. I'll be jumping up and down when Everton beat Chelsea at 14/5. Juande Ramos believes that his players should take pride in their appearance, and has banned cakes and sweets from the canteen. I agree with Juande on this one; I'll only consider a muffin once a year. If Wigan get their head down against Tottenham, they can take a point at 5/2. Gareth Southgate is far more relaxed with his players' diet. In Mido and Alves, he has the fattest pair up front since a heavily pregnant Jordan. Bolton are about as pleasing to the eye as Peter Andre's often visited partner; a relatively attractive Boro will overpower them at 11/10. Thaksin Shinawatra is taking a real gamble in considering Phil Scolari as a future coach. Big Phil once punched an annoying player at the end of a match; there's a real chance that he might raise a fist to Ashley Cole. Pompey haven't won away at Manchester City since 1963, I'm going in deep on Sven's men at 11/8 to gain revenge for being tucked up on the Benjani deal. Steven Gerrard has suffered panic attacks ever since a gangster threatened to break his legs; he now collapses without warning roughly every 30 minutes. The precipitating midfielder and his pals have lost on their last two trips to the Cottage; current circumstances dictate that we back Fulham at 3/1. Arsenal's season can be compared to putting your hand up Lily Allen's blouse: it's been exciting, but the end result is a disappointment. It wouldn't surprise me if the Gunners laid a marker for next season by pounding Reading at 4/11. Paul Jewell's move to Derby is officially the greatest mistake since I fell for the 'I'm on the pill' line. After a six goal humiliation at home to Aston Villa, the Rams travel to West Ham to face a side who beat them 5-0 at 'Pride' Park. Derby have two hopes in this one, Bob Hope and no hope; and Bob Hope's dead. The Hammers are the weekend banker at 2/5. Many people believe that Mark Hughes will be the next manager of Manchester United. I'm not sure if Hughes is ready to succeed Sir Alex just yet, he needs to work on his referee-haranguing. I'd consider offering the position to Fergie's son; he would soon knock them into shape. United will pile in to Blackburn at 8/13. I was shocked to receive an email suggesting that I was out of line for calling Karen Brady unattractive. I guess the old adage is true: one man's meat is another man's poison, unless you're Ashley Cole. Aston Villa are one win away from their second straight double over the Brady bunch, and they're guaranteed a goal start if Ridgewell plays. I've seen worse bets than the 5/6 for a Villa win; I tipped them up last week. If Freddie Shepherd is to be believed, and why wouldn't he, the women of Newcastle are not the best looking breed. No wonder Jimmy Nail, Paul Gascoigne and Peter Beardsley left the area. It could get really ugly when the Toon Army host Sunderland; I'll side with Newcastle at 5/6. If, like me, your partner is less than pleasing aesthetically, feel free to use my adage to help them feel a little bit better about themselves. 'Beauty fades, but a solid ironing technique will last forever'. I'm not sure how long the 13/1 will last about this week's accer: Arsenal, West Ham, Aston Villa, Newcastle and Manchester City are the quite stunning selections. Weekend Betting: Everton v Chelsea Thursday 17th April 19:45 Live on Sky Everton 14/5 Draw 5/2 Chelsea 23/20 Get on: Everton Arsenal v Reading Saturday 19th April 12:45 Live on Sky Arsenal 4/11 Draw 4/1 Reading 11/1 Get on: Arsenal Fulham v Liverpool Saturday 19th April 15:00 Fulham 3/1 Draw 5/2 Liverpool Evs Get on: Fulham Middlesbrough v Bolton Saturday 19th April 15:00 Middlesbrough 11/10 Draw 23/10 Bolton 11/4 Get on: Middlesbrough West Ham v Derby Saturday 19th April 15:00 West Ham 2/5 Draw 4/1 Derby 9/1 Get on: West Ham Wigan v Tottenham Saturday 19th April 15:00 Wigan 7/4 Draw 5/2 Tottenham 7/4 Get on: Draw Blackburn v Man Utd Saturday 19th April 17:15 Live on Setanta Blackburn 11/2 Draw 3/1 Man Utd 8/13 Get on: Man Utd Aston Villa v Birmingham Sunday 20th April 12:00 Aston Villa 5/6 Draw 13/5 Birmingham 4/1 Get on: Aston Villa Newcastle v Sunderland Sunday 20th April 13:30 Live on Sky Newcastle 5/6 Draw 5/2 Sunderland 7/2 Get on: Newcastle Man City v Portsmouth Sunday 20th April 16:00 Live on Sky Man City 11/8 Draw 23/10 Portsmouth 11/5 Get on: Man City Labels: premier-league-betting Posted by soccerbetting.info @ 1:39 PM

Premier League weekend preview by Gerry McDonnell (Thursday, March 20, 2008)

A Mini Weapon of Mass Destruction Even though I was brought up as a Catholic, I have never followed a spiritual path. I blame an over-zealous Priest for my descent into heresy; he was constantly on my back when I was young. If my memory serves me correctly, Easter is a time to reflect upon the resurrection of Christ. It's believed that after three days, He rose again. I don't want to diminish the significance, but I'd fancy Pele to beat that. The Geordies believe that King Keegan is the one true Messiah; it would be sacrilegious not to back Newcastle at 10/11 against Fulham. Jesus may have forgiven Robbie Keane for his petulant reaction to being substituted last weekend, but Juande Ramos was apoplectic. I have a lot of sympathy for Keane in this case; it's an emotional time when you're being pulled off. I'll happily play with the even money for a Tottenham win over Portsmouth. John Carew may not be scoring regularly on the pitch, but if press reports are to be believed, he's managed to bag 'Strictly Come Dancing' star Alesha Dixon. I've seen pictures of Alesha, and one bag may not be enough. I'll need a large container to carry home my winnings after Aston Villa see off Sunderland at 3/5. It's rare that I shower praise upon Steve Bruce, but his decision to drop Titus Bramble was outstanding. Bruce knows what it takes to become a top class defender; he played alongside Gary Pallister. 4/5 had been placed alongside a Blackburn win over Wigan. I'm on. Thaksin Shinawatra is not a happy man. The Thai 'businessman' has reportedly claimed that City are losing too many games in his absence, and he may have to tighten the bolt on his return. If I was Sven, I'd be worried. I'd be ringing up Ulrika, but I'd certainly be worried. Bolton can ensure the bolt is tightened with a win at 6/4. Middlesbrough will be without Mido after he saw red for kicking Gael Clichy in the head. The Egyptian should be ashamed of his actions, as should the players who gave him the lift up. Let's all rise to celebrate the 1/2 for a Middlesbrough win over Derby. I'm quite ashamed to admit that I have something in common with the impious Martin Taylor. We're both often referred to as 'tiny', although for Martin, it's an ironic reference. The 23/20 for a Reading win over Birmingham is healthily proportioned. It's great to see the West Ham production line coming up trumps once again. Freddie Sears looks a great prospect, but I'm not overly impressed with the 'Alan Shearer' goal celebration; it takes too long to kick Neil Lennon, creosote a fence and unsettle the Newcastle management. Everton are going for a treble over the Hammers this season, I have to play at 3/4. Steven Gerrard was upset when Rio Ferdinand claimed that Liverpool were not among the best teams in Europe. To be fair to Rio, he was misquoted - he meant to say that Liverpool were not among the best teams in England. Liverpool have lost their last four league meetings with their bitter rivals, and have failed to score in their last six. United can extend that run at 11/10. Chelsea meet Arsenal in the 2nd part of Grand Slam Super Mega Awesome Sunday, in a dress rehearsal for the Champions League semi-final. I've studied Chelsea's win ratio in the big games under Avram Grant, it didn't take long. Arsenal are turning into draw specialists, I'll happily take the 9/4 for a tie. Jesus would not be happy with the vitriolic abuse aimed at Heather Mills after her divorce from Paul McCartney. I look at is as a value gamble on Heather's part, she risked negative press and the occasional slap for a healthy financial settlement. I was quite surprised that she received as much as £24m; I think she must have shown the judge a little leg. Blackburn, Middlesbrough, Everton and a Chelsea draw form a 13/1 accer that will hopefully lead to an equally impressive return. Weekend Betting: Tottenham v Portsmouth Saturday 22nd March 12:45 Live on Sky Tottenham Evs Draw 5/2 Portsmouth 16/5 Get on: Tottenham Aston Villa v Sunderland Saturday 22nd March 15:00 Aston Villa 3/5 Draw 14/5 Sunderland 11/2 Get on: Aston Villa Blackburn v Wigan Saturday 22nd March 15:00 Blackburn 4/5 Draw 13/5 Wigan 4/1 Get on: Blackburn Bolton v Man City Saturday 22nd March 15:00 Bolton 6/4 Draw 23/10 Man City 2/1 Get on: Bolton Middlesbrough v Derby Saturday 22nd March 15:00 Middlesbrough 1/2 Draw 10/3 Derby 8/1 Get on: Middlesbrough Newcastle v Fulham Saturday 22nd March 15:00 Newcastle 10/11 Draw 12/5 Fulham 10/3 Get on: Newcastle Reading v Birmingham Saturday 22nd March 15:00 Reading 23/20 Draw 5/2 Birmingham 11/4 Get on: Reading Everton v West Ham Saturday 22nd March 17:15 Live on Setanta Everton 3/4 Draw 13/5 West Ham 4/1 Get on: Everton Man Utd v Liverpool Sunday 23rd March 13:30 Live on Sky Man Utd 11/10 Draw 23/10 Liverpool 10/3 Get on: Man Utd Chelsea v Arsenal Sunday 23rd March 16:00 Live on Sky Chelsea 5/4 Draw 9/4 Arsenal 12/5 Get on: Draw Labels: premier-league-betting Posted by soccerbetting.info @ 4:48 PM

Premier League weekend preview by Gerry McDonnell (Thursday, March 13, 2008)

There's life in the old dog ... unfortunately Like Wayne Rooney, I'm a lover of the old. I'm never happier than when some wrinkled old seaside-bungalow hogger is regaling me with tales of a bygone age. If my old man is to be believed, and he's not, football was completely different in the old days. Goals were celebrated by a handshake, an assault on a goalkeeper was practically encouraged and heading the ball led to a short stay in hospital, which was basically a shed with a sponge. I'm unsure of the best way of handling the elderly when they reach such a constant state of dull reflection, but only a fool should rule out euthanasia. It looks like Avram Grant will soon be put out of his misery; Sunderland can lend a helping hand at 7/1. Mohammed Al Fayed is another pensioner who appears to have lost the plot. He's gone from Coleman to Sanchez to Hodgson; he's only one step away from a Souness. Everton will make Fulham pay the ultimate price at 6/5. Time has also caught up with the once sharp Harry Redknapp. The technophobic manager's memory is in such a poor state, he's now being cordial to the BBC. The old people alliance will not be amused by this shock development. I'll be splitting my sides when the Villa leave Fratton Park with the win at 21/10. If Derby are dead and Fulham are dying, then Newcastle have just found a rather large mole. I can certainly empathise; I wake up next to a large lump every morning. A bet on Birmingham to beat Newcastle at 13/10 will lead to a substantial growth in the betting bank. Now that Rafa Benitez has finally came to his senses, Liverpool's results have improved dramatically. I can't think of anyone who was a fan of the rotation policy, other than Alex Gerrard. Liverpool and Torres are on fire, Reading will feel the heat at 2/7. I was not a happy bunny when Arsenal let me down for an accer last week. I haven't felt such intense disappointment since Maggie Thatcher was released from hospital. The Gunners will almost certainly make amends at 2/7 against a goal-shy Middlesbrough. I hold no grudge against Arsenal for their slip-up at Wigan: I know what it's like to be tucked up by an ugly pitch. Bolton will also struggle at the JJB, I'm siding with the draw at 23/10. If David Bentley was made of chocolate, he'd probably eat himself. That's something I would never do - I refuse to queue-jump. People will be lining up to back Blackburn at 2/1 against a struggling West Ham. I know pensioners enjoy a little whinge, but Sir Alex Ferguson took the art of complaining to a new level in last week's extraordinary post-match interview. For me, Fergie has been on a slippery slope since that Pikey punched him in the nuts; shame on you Mr Savage. Fergie will get revenge when United ease past Derby at 1/5. With old people, you have to be thankful for small mercies. I remember walking in on my old man as he watched Baywatch, and I was shocked to see his hand moving up and down on his lap. Fortunately, it was just Parkinson's. Tottenham are one win away from their 4th straight double over Manchester City; I'll be shaking if they fail to oblige at 9/5. I speak in jest at the plight of the elderly, but it's criminal that they have to live on such a pittance. I was left dumbstruck when I cashed in the old man's pension - I could only afford six cases of lager. Arsenal, Everton, Tottenham and Birmingham form a pleasing 16/1 accer that will allow me the opportunity to pay him back in full. Maybe. Weekend Betting: Derby v Man Utd Saturday 15th March 15:00 Derby 16/1 Draw 11/2 Man Utd 1/5 Get on: Man Utd Liverpool v Reading Saturday 15th March 15:00 Liverpool 2/7 Draw 9/2 Reading 12/1 Get on: Liverpool Portsmouth v Aston Villa Saturday 15th March 15:00 Portsmouth 7/5 Draw 9/4 Aston Villa 21/10 Get on: Aston Villa Sunderland v Chelsea Saturday 15th March 15:00 Sunderland 7/1 Draw 16/5 Chelsea 8/15 Get on: Sunderland West Ham v Blackburn Saturday 15th March 15:00 West Ham 6/4 Draw 23/10 Blackburn 2/1 Get on: Blackburn Arsenal v Middlesbrough Saturday 15th March 17:15 Live on Setanta Arsenal 2/7 Draw 9/2 Middlesbrough 12/1 Get on: Arsenal Fulham v Everton Sunday 16th March 13:30 Live on Sky Fulham 11/4 Draw 12/5 Everton 6/5 Get on: Everton Wigan v Bolton Sunday 16th March 15:00 Wigan 5/4 Draw 23/10 Bolton 12/5 Get on: Draw Man City v Tottenham Sunday 16th March 16:00 Live on Sky Man City 13/8 Draw 23/10 Tottenham 9/5 Get on: Tottenham Birmingham v Newcastle Monday 17th March 20:00 Live on Setanta Birmingham 13/10 Draw 12/5 Newcastle 12/5 Get on: Birmingham Labels: premier-league-betting Posted by soccerbetting.info @ 3:03 PM

Premier League weekend betting preview by Gerry McDonnell (Thursday, August 30, 2007)

Girls Allowed? It's Encouraged I've recently learned the hard way that you should never discuss politics and religion. My lodger and I became embroiled in a furious row over the conflict in Iraq. Dave was very vocal in his condemnation of Bush; but he flew off the handle when I criticised Brown. It almost came to blows. The day after our acrimonious political altercation, we fell out over his attempt to convert the wife into devout Christianity. I was less than pleased when I arrived home from work early to hear a chant of "Oh God" emanating from the spare bedroom. As a result of our constant bickering, I had to ask Dave to move out. He didn't react well to my decision; he tried to smash my back door in. The wife was extremely disappointed with the unpleasant outcome, as she'd literally bent over backwards to make him feel welcome. Roy Keane and Alex Ferguson can empathise with my predicament. Sir Alex had to offload the busy Irishman after he criticised a number of team-mates. I can understand why Fergie was so upset; only a mug would buy Kieran Richardson after Keane's vitriolic volley. The return of United's prodigal son has added real spice to Sunderland's trip to Old Trafford. A case can be made for backing the Mackems at 18/1, but it has more holes than Amy Winehouse. I have to side with Manchester United at 1/4. Robbie Savage has his critics, but I'd happily place the Welshman alongside Keane, Vieira and Makelele; if I was creating an 'odd one out' question. The 5/4 for a Blackburn win over Manchester City stands out like a sore thumb. When I heard that Kieron Dyer had broken his leg in two places, my immediate thoughts were 'Lee Bowyer's house' and 'Craig Bellamy's golf club'. West Ham are a different side to the team that were on the end of a 6-0 shoeing at Reading last season, the Hammers can take revenge at 23/10. Cheryl Cole surprisingly turned down a £150,000 Bentley from her wealthy husband, because she felt 'she didn't earn it'. The solution is pretty obvious. I'm going down the bookies to take 13/5 for a draw between Aston Villa and Chelsea. I'd love to see Sammy Lee succeed at Bolton, but the only way he'll still be employed at Christmas is if he finds six pals. An Everton win at the Reebok is available at 2/1; that's plenty big enough. How on earth were Fulham not awarded a penalty against Aston Villa last week? Craig Gardner's handling in the area was so impressive; Petr Cech and John Terry both rang to congratulate him. Lawrie Sanchez is probably the unluckiest manager in the league at the minute, Spurs can take advantage at 11/8. Pompey are set to release David Nugent a mere month after splashing out £6m on him. Such an eventuality would have been a 999/1 shot on the exchanges, but it wouldn't have lasted long. The 8/15 for Arsenal beating Pompey is equally as attractive. Liverpool v Derby may well prove to be the greatest mismatch since Kate Moss paired off with Pete Doherty. The master songsmith could have done a lot better. You won't find a bigger banker than Liverpool at 2/9. I was disappointed to see Mido react to inflammatory chants last weekend. A professional footballer is paid handsomely to ignore provocation from the crowd, and Mido makes good bread. All of our finances will receive a boost if we take the 11/10 for a Middlesbrough win over Birmingham. The FA's decision to launch an enquiry into the Newcastle supporters' behaviour is typically over the top. If you ask me, it's being blown out of all proportion. I'll happily make a fuss over the 3/4 for a Newcastle win over Wigan. Mido labelled the offending supporters as 'drunks' after the match, which I found quite offensive. I partake in the occasional swift few beers myself, but I'm not a drunk; I'm a connoisseur of the liquid bint-thinner. A 14/1 weekend accer of Middlesbrough, Newcastle, Man Utd, Arsenal and Blackburn will pay for enough lager to drop the wife down a few sizes. Weekend Betting: Bolton v Everton Saturday 1st September 15:00 Bolton 6/4 Draw 9/4 Everton 2/1 Get on: Everton Match Special: Andy Johnson to score the only goal of the game 33/1 Fulham v Tottenham Saturday 1st September 15:00 Fulham 12/5 Draw 23/10 Tottenham 11/8 Get on: Tottenham Match Special: Berbatov to score at any time 2/1 Liverpool v Derby Saturday 1st September 15:00 Liverpool 2/9 Draw 5/1 Derby 18/1 Get on: Liverpool Match Special: Torres to score two or more goals 4/1 Middlesbrough v Birmingham Saturday 1st September 15:00 Middlesbrough 11/10 Draw 12/5 Birmingham 3/1 Get on: Middlesbrough Match Special: Middlesbrough to win and keep a clean sheet 13/5 Newcastle v Wigan Saturday 1st September 15:00 Newcastle 3/4 Draw 5/2 Wigan 4/1 Get on: Newcastle Match Special: Newcastle to score three or more goals 3/1 Reading v West Ham Saturday 1st September 15:00 Reading 23/20 Draw 9/4 West Ham 23/10 Get on: West Ham Match Special: Bellamy to score from outside the penalty area 8/1 Man Utd v Sunderland Saturday 1st September 17:15 Live on Setanta Man Utd 1/4 Draw 5/1 Sunderland 18/1 Get on: Man Utd Match Special: Tevez and Nani both to score 7/1 Arsenal v Portsmouth Sunday 2nd September 13:30 Live on Sky Arsenal 8/15 Draw 3/1 Portsmouth 13/2 Get on: Arsenal Match Special: Arsenal to score four or more goals 5/1 Blackburn v Man City Sunday 2nd September 15:00 Blackburn 5/4 Draw 9/4 Man City 12/5 Get on: Blackburn Match Special: Santa Cruz to score the first goal 13/2 Aston Villa v Chelsea Sunday 2nd September 16:00 Live on Sky Aston Villa 5/1 Draw 13/5 Chelsea 8/11 Get on: Draw Match Special: Reo-Coker to score in a 1-1 draw 50/1 Labels: premier-league-betting Posted by soccerbetting.info @ 8:48 AM