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News on Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Arsenal first leg of Wednesday double
League Cup football north and south of the border interests us this Wednesday night and we reckon a tasty wee double could be on the cards.
At the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal try to finish off the job they started against rivals Tottenham last week when they came storming back from two goals down to grab a draw in the first-leg of their Carling Cup semi-final.
In Scotland, First Division St Johnstone take on the SPL's most attractive side Hibernian in the CIS Insurance Cup semi-final at Tynecastle looking to provide another shock after disposing of Rangers in the last round.
Arsene Wenger's young side stuttered in the first-half at White Hart Lane but looked impressive after the break and may well have won the game.
It looks like Arsenal will again go with their second-string side, confident that they will be good enough to beat their neighbours. And how embarrassing would that be for Spurs?
Betterbet.com offers 7/2 for the draw at half-time and Arsenal to win by the final whistle. Take that and add it to the St Johnstone v Hibs game.
The Perth side, despite being in a lower league than Hibs, are packed with experience, players such as Martin Hardie, Paul Sheerin and Kevin James having tasted top flight football before. They toppled league leaders Gretna at the weekend so confidence will be sky high.
With both Old Firm clubs out of the competition, Hibs are favourites to win the cup but their bottle has crashed in recent years when in a similarly good position.
And despite all their flair going forward, a fragility exists in their defence that is capable of costing them dearly.
This tournament has a history of shocks and we think there could be another upset in this game. The Saints are a healthy 9/2 to win which we will grab with both hands.
Football
News on Sunday, January 28, 2007
Oxford solid bet to start week
Wayne Rooney to score first for Manchester United against Portsmouth in the FA Cup on Saturday was our big winner of the weekend and we are looking for some more good fortune in Monday's clash between Oxford United and Rushden and Diamonds.
Conference football this may be but we believe money is there for the taking in this game.
Second-placed Oxford have genuine promotion hopes this season and go into this game 22 points ahead of the visitors.
A shock by Graham Wesley's men on the cards? We don't think so and indeed we believe the home side, who have yet to lose a league game in front of their home fans this season, will win comfortably.
United could be strengthened by the signing of 18-year-old midfielder Gregg Coombes on a month's loan from Cardiff but it is likely they would take care of business even without him.
Betterbet.com offer 5/4 for Oxford to be winning at half-time and full-time which we reckon is buying money.
Football
News on Saturday, January 27, 2007
Arsenal too strong for Bolton
Sunday's FA Cup tie between Arsenal and Bolton at the Emirates Stadium has a familiar look to it.
This is the third season in a row these two have been paired together in the FA Cup, with Bolton dumping the Gunners out at this stage 12 months ago.
However, that shock result, if it can be classed as a shock results these days, was at the Reebok where Sam Allardyce's men are a different proposition than on their travels.
Bolton's last win over Arsenal in London was in 1994 and they must hope 13 is lucky for them as they look to break that duck in the early part of 2007.
Anyone who watched the Gunners' first eleven fight back to beat Manchester United last week - and then fight back against Tottenham with their second string to draw on Wednesday - would struggle to put up an argument for a visiting win.
Arsenal remain unbeaten at the Emirates while Bolton have dipped in recent weeks, managing just one point from nine whilst taking a 5-1 hammering from Middlesbrough last time out.
Thierry Henry, who has scored in his last four games since returning from injury, will be back after missing the Spurs game and we reckon he will be the important factor in a home win.
Betterbet.com offer 7/2 for the Frenchman to score the first goal, double it up with Arsenal to win be winning at half-time and full-time (6/5).
Football
News on Friday, January 26, 2007
3-0 for United
FA Cup football takes pride of place this weekend and Saturday's clash between Manchester United and Portsmouth at Old Trafford intrigues us.
There are few manager to have outwitted the Red Devils in this tournament with two different clubs but Harry Redknapp is one of them.
Happy Harry has recorded wins over United with Bournemouth and West Ham but this may be a bridge too far for Pompey.
Portsmouth's record at the Theatre of Dreams since they were promoted to the Premiership - four defeats out of four and three of those by a 3-0 margin - suggest an easy day's work for Sir Alex Ferguson's side.
United slipped against Arsenal last week at the Emirates Stadium and they haven't kept a clean sheet since Christmas - conceding nine goals in six games.
But we can't see them slipping up against the visitors and there could be a few goals in their favour, especially if they get off to a good start.
Betterbet.com's 4/1 for Wayne Rooney to score the first goal interests us as does the 10/3 for a 3-0 home win.
Football
News on Thursday, January 25, 2007
Scots to name new boss on Monday
Alex McLeish is thought to be favourite for the jobScotland's new national coach will be revealed at a Monday media conference.
The position has been vacant since Walter Smith resigned on 10 January and Alex McLeish, the former Rangers manager, is expected to be appointed.
McLeish, who turned 48 on Sunday, has already been interviewed by the Scottish Football Association.
And it is thought that Andy Watson, who was his assistant at Motherwell, Hibernian and Ibrox, will join him as part of the new set-up.
Gary McAllister or Roy Aitken could also be part of the new regime.
Aitken, the former Aston Villa assistant manager, has been out of football since David O'Leary was axed by the Premiership club.
Former Coventry manager McAllister has voiced his desire to return to football after time out of the game following the death of his wife.
He was on the SFA's shortlist to succeed Walter Smith as Scotland manager along with Smith's assistant, Tommy Burns.
But McLeish was an early favourite for the job and appears likely to end an eight-month spell out of football management.
Walter has laid a good foundation
Alex McLeish
BBC Sport understands that he would like McAllister or Aitken to join his management team.
McLeish admitted that he has already had talks with the SFA.
"I've thrown my hat in the ring and I am sure we will hear soon one way or another," he said.
"I have spoken to the SFA and I'm sure they will be speaking to other candidates.
"Of course it would be fantastic, just the same as it would be for anyone managing their country of origin."
McLeish believes that, if he takes over, he will be inheriting a side in good shape in the European Championship qualification campaign.
"Walter Smith did a fantastic job," he said. "He has moved on and we should applaud what he has done.
"If he was sought after, it's because the international team were doing well.
"We should not be paranoid about losing our manager.
"There are many good coaches around and, if it's not Walter, and I don't get the job, I'm sure whoever gets it will do well.
"But it's still a very difficult task as we should not underestimate the fact that we have both Italy and France away and also Italy at home.
"I'm sure people will still expect France and Italy to top our group, but Walter has laid a good foundation there."
There were a number of other candidates, but the SFA appeared to prefer avoiding compensation for a manager presently in a job.
Former Scotland international Richard Gough said he believed McLeish faced a difficult challenge if he took the Scotland job.
"There's a bit of credibility back and Scotland have been climbing up the Fifa rankings," said Gough.
"But Alex is now faced with a mighty hard job in trying to qualify for the 2008 European Championships."
Football
News on Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Tranmere for Friday night win
Friday night football comes from League One where Gillingham welcome Tranmere Rovers down to Kent.
The home side, 11 points behind the Birkenhead club in the table, drew 1-1 at Cheltenham last weekend with Tranmere recording the same result at home to Bradford.
Gills, however, lost 2-0 at Swansea in midweek and are looking for their first win in six league games. And still their troubles continue.
First-choice Kelvin Jack is still ruled out with a shoulder injury so Plymouth goalkeeper Romain Larrieu is set to make his home debut after signing on a seven-day emergency loan.
The visitors are only six points off the top and among a dozen or so clubs who have promotion in their sights.
And they will have fresh on their minds, the meeting between the two sides earlier in the season when Tranmere were 2-0 up after five minutes and still lost 3-2.
Boss Ronnie Moore has admitted that revenge is on his mind and we think they can get it. Take Betterbet.com's 7/5 for Tranmere to win.
Football
News on Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Spurs to bag early advantage
Wednesday's Carling Cup semi-final first-leg tie between Tottenham and Arsenal brings excitement to this much-maligned tournament with Chelsea awaiting the winners in the final.
As has been the case in recent years, it's going to be tough for the home side to get the upper hand against their neighbours.
The Gunners are bang on form, rescuing three points against Manchester United with Thierry Henry's last-gasp header at Emirates on Sunday.
But Arsene Wenger has tended to use this tournament to blood his youngsters and he will continue along that theme, buoyed by the fact that they have already beaten Everton and, in the last round, Liverpool with a very young side.
Tottenham, who have reportedly jumped to the front of the queue to sign Southampton whizzkid Gareth Bale, have already lost 3-0 to their North London rivals although that was at the Emirates and in the face of some questionable refereeing decisions.
Martin Jol is desperate to finish the season with silverware and he will have his side up for the challenge.
Given that they will have their strongest side out, Spurs are the slight favourites with Betterbet.com offering 5/4 and we think the home side - with a partisan crowd behind them - will come through by the odd goal.
Whether that will be enough to survive the second-leg is a question for another day.
Football
News on Monday, January 22, 2007
All square between Plymouth and Coventry
If nothing else, Monday night's Coca Cola Championship clash between Plymouth and Coventry will see a fresh face or two appearing for the home side.
Manager Ian Holloway has brought in Rory Fallon for a club-record fee of £300,000 from Swansea and his debut will be keenly-awaited by the Pilgrim supporters.
Argyle have also drafted in 17-year-old Chelsea forward Scott Sinclair on loan and could be looking for a quick return against a struggling side who got rid of their manager Micky Adams due to the fact that they have not won in six games.
It is that sacking that lies at the centre of our thoughts on this match.
Assistant boss Adrian Heath has been temporarily placed in charge of first-team affairs at City and a new man usually sparks a reaction from players, shamed that their form has cost someone their job.
Despite the Sky Blues' problems, only five points separate the two sides and we think that Heath could urge a draw from his men.
And on that basis, we will have some of Betterbet.com's 12/5 for the game to be deadlocked after 90 minutes.
Football
News on Sunday, January 21, 2007
Man U to continue our hot spell
Strike while the iron is hot is our advice to you as we survey the second big match of the weekend, Arsenal versus Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium.
We tipped Liverpool to beat Chelsea on Saturday following on from our FA Cup treble in midweek so confidence is sky-high.
Sir Alex Ferguson will have watched things unfold from Merseyside with a wry smile - is this Jose Mourinho's first spell under pressure?
United know victory over the Gunners will put them in a commanding position with regards their Premiership hopes while, conversely, a home win will blow the race wide open. And the form book points to an away win.
Arsenal haven't beaten Sir Alex Ferguson's side at home since 2001 and this season, United have the best away record in the league, taking 26 points out of a possible 33 although clean sheets are few and far between.
Talismanic Thierry Henry looks to be back to his best form for Arsenal - just ask Blackburn - and with United being United, they will be going all out for the three points. So this will be no cat-and-mouse affair.
Betterbet.com offers 7/4 for the Old Trafford side to be victorious - and we have to recommend that.
In Scotland, look out for Walter Smith's Rangers gaining revenge over Dunfermline for their shock Scottish Cup defeat a few weeks ago when Paul Le Guen was in charge of the Light Blues.
The whole atmosphere has changed in Govan since Smith resigned from the Scotland post to take over his boyhood heroes for the second time.
Take the Ibrox side to be winning at half-time and full-time at 4/5 and add it to Hibs and to beat Inverness up in the Highlands at 5/4.
Football
News on Friday, January 19, 2007
Liverpool to hit shaky Chelsea
We hope you are all still counting your money after the Treble we tipped up for you in the FA Cup on Wednesday.
Fulham, Spurs and our rank outsiders Birmingham all came through and in fact it was Steve Bruce's side who put in the performance of the night to thrash hapless Newcastle United at St James Park.
So on we go to Saturday's big game at Anfield between Liverpool and Chelsea with confidence on a high. And our tip may surprise a few.
In analysing this match, which could end Chelsea's title hopes, we have an interesting development.
The Reds have got the better of the Blues in the semi-finals of the Champions League and FA Cup and also in this season's Community Shield.
However, on league business, Chelsea, under Jose Mourinho, have triumphed five out of five against Liverpool.
But we sense an upset is a-coming. The Koppites are strong in front of their own fans this season while Chelsea have struggled painfully without skipper and stopper John Terry. Mourinho's men have simply lost that air of invincibility that they once had.
Talks of rifts in the Chelsea can't have helped with morale and one more defeat could turn the spotlight on Mourinho and owner Roman Abramovich for the first time.
Betterbet.com's offer of 7/4 for Liverpool to win is too good to miss. We tip the Blues to suffer the Blues.
Football
News on Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Wednesday night FA Cup treble
FA Cup third-round replay action inspires us to go for a treble in the Fulham v Leicester, Newcastle v Birmingham and Spurs v Cardiff games.
Only a last minute goal by Leicester's Danny Cadamarteri in the first match sent this tie back to Fulham but the Foxes may have lost their chance of a shock.
The Craven Cottage side struggled a bit against City but are unbeaten in seven games and we reckon they will have too much class for the First Division side.
Newcastle are decimated by injuries but continue to confound.
Their dramatic win at Spurs took everyone by surprise, most likely the United players and fans as much as anyone.
Birmingham had a free weekend after their game with Leeds was called off and we actually think they could take this game.
United may just have run out of luck and dogged determination may not be enough against Steve Bruce's side.
Spurs struggled painfully in the first game in Cardiff and their aforementioned defeat by Newcastle at the weekend was their second in a row at home.
But they will get their act together against the Welsh side to ease through to the fourth round.
Take Betterbet.com's 1/2 Fulham, 4/1 Birmingham and 3/10 Spurs for what we hope is a lucky treble.
Football
News on Sunday, January 14, 2007
Walsall and Kilmarnock for Monday double
Monday night's live football offers an eclectic mix of English League Two action and excitement from the SPL.
League Two leaders Walsall are at home to Grimsby and look to extend their lead over chasing Swindon. They should do it.
Grimsby are struggling at the wrong end of the table and are worth every point of their 9/2 that Betterbet.com offers for them to win.
The midlands club have only lost once at home this season and will take care of business on this occasion.
The 8/15 available is skimpy so double it up with Kilmarnock to beat Hibernian at Rugby Park.
The visitors have had plenty of plaudits this season but will miss top scorer Chris Killen who is out for the rest of the season after injuring his achilles in the 2-2 Scottish Cup draw with Aberdeen.
Also, influential midfielder Michael Stewart is suspended which will upset the balance of the Leith side.
Killie were dramatically knocked out of the up by First Division Morton in what was the shock result of the third round.
However, manager Jim Jefferies will get a reaction from his side who can be a match for anyone at home on their day so take Betterbet's 6/4 for the home win as the second part of your double.
Football
News on Saturday, January 13, 2007
Spurs to see off Newcastle in second half
When Tottenham Hotspur take on Newcastle United there is usually a decent game of football guaranteed and Sunday's meeting at White Hart Lane should be no different.
Both clubs share similarly negative attributes - that of perennial underachievers who frustrate the fans with their inconsistency - but Spurs have been in fine form at home this season.
Their defeat by Liverpool at the end of the year ended a 12-match winning streak in front of their own supporters but it has to be said that the Geordies are notably fragile on their travels.
United beat Spurs 3-1 when they met earlier in the season but, as we've alluded to, the Magpies are a different side away from St James' Park.
Aside from the recent form-guide that tells us that Newcastle have lost their last three away games, they haven't scored at White Hart Lane in the last three seasons.
Betterbet.com offers 10/3 for Spurs to triumph after a drawn first-half which is how we see the game going.
In the SPL, Hearts take on runaway league leaders Celtic at Tynecastle.
The Hoops are odds-on to retain their title with their only league defeat this season coming in the second match of the season - against Hearts.
However, Gordon Strachan's side have been struggling in terms of performances if not results and will find the Edinburgh men fired up as always when these two sides meet in the capital.
Former Jambos skipper Steven Pressley makes a quick return to Gorgie after signing for the champions at the beginning of January but we reckon it could end in tears. Betterbet.com are giving 11/5 for the Hearts win, odds which encourage us to have a nibble.
Football
News on Thursday, January 11, 2007
Arsenal again too strong for Blackburn
Saturday's late Premiership match sees Blackburn Rovers welcome Arsenal to Ewood Park.
The Gunners seem to be the team in form at the moment and have made plenty people sit up after not one but two recent wins over Liverpool at Anfield.
The 6-3 win in the Carling Cup was achieved with a second-string side which makes analysis difficult but the earlier Premiership victory - with the return of Thierry Henry - points to a more concrete rehabilitation.
Arsene Wenger's side are out of the title race and it is their away form that has cost them dear, losing to supposedly inferior sides as Sheffield United, Bolton and Manchester City.
Blackburn, however, will look back at their 6-2 thrashing by Arsenal in London with a sense of nervousness as they scan the visitors' team sheet before kick-off.
Betterbet.com offers 5/6 for the away win and we're confident that Arsenal can make it four wins out of four this year.
Beckham agrees to LA Galaxy move
Beckham will leave Real Madrid after four seasons David Beckham will leave Real Madrid and join Major League Soccer side LA Galaxy at the end of the season. The 31-year-old former England captain will sign a five-year deal, reportedly worth £128m. Beckham said: "This week Real asked me to make a decision regarding their offer to extend my contract. "After considering several options to stay in Madrid or join other major British and European teams, I have decided to join LA Galaxy." Interview: David Beckham Interview: American sports journalist Sean Wheelock Replay: David Beckham quits as England captain In a statement, Beckham continued: "I would like to thank the supporters and people of Madrid who have made my family and I feel so welcome in my time here, making this an extremely difficult decision to make. I am proud to have played for two of the biggest clubs in football David Beckham "I have enjoyed my time in Spain enormously and I am extremely grateful to the club for giving me the opportunity to play for such a great team and their amazing fans. "I am proud to have played for two of the biggest clubs in football and I look forward to the new challenge of growing the world's most popular game in a country that is as passionate about its sport as my own. "For the rest of this season I will continue to give 100% to my coach, team-mates and fans as I believe manager Fabio Capello will bring this club and its supporters the success they truly deserve." Real Madrid confirmed Beckham's departure in a statement, saying: "Both parties have agreed that Beckham will not extend his current contract, which ends on 30 June 2007." Beckham left Manchester United in July 2003 to sign for Real, who paid £25m for the midfielder's services. However, in the three-and-a-half seasons since his arrival, the Spanish giants have failed to win any major trophies. This season has proved particularly disappointing for Beckham, who was dropped by England coach Steve McClaren and then fell out of favour with Real boss Capello. How the BBC Sport website broke the news in November LA Galaxy admitted their interest in signing Beckham in November, when general manager Alexi Lalas told the BBC Sport website of his admiration for the former England captain. In an exclusive interview, Lalas said: "The Los Angeles Galaxy are looked upon as the jewel of Major League Soccer. "We play in the best stadium, we have had incredible success over the history of the league, we have had great individual players and great teams. There's a tradition of excellence. "All of this leads to this race to become the first MLS super club, if you will. "It is something we aspire to and in order to do that you have to have quality players, a direction and a passion, a good coach and you have to get credibility domestically and internationally. "Signing players of Beckham's stature would be a wonderful step in the right direction not just for the Galaxy but for soccer in America." He's won the FA Cup, Premiership, Champions League, been England captain and played for two of the best sides in the world - if he wants to go and play in America, I don't blame him CR Beckham is the biggest name to sign up for Major League Soccer since its inception in 1996 and the most famous player to play club football in the US since Pele, Franz Beckenbauer and Johan Cruyff competed in the North American Soccer League in the 1970s and early '80s. LA Galaxy are owned by sports and entertainment giants AEG, who are also partners in Beckham's soccer academy in Los Angeles. AEG president Timothy J. Leiweke said: "David Beckham will have a greater impact on soccer in America than any athlete has ever had on a sport globally. "David is truly the only individual that can build the 'bridge' between soccer in America and the rest of the world."
Football
News on Wednesday, January 10, 2007
West Brom for comfortable Friday win
Friday Night is Championship football night with West Brom taking on Luton at the Hawthorns.
Since his arrival from Hibs last season, Tony Mowbray has had his troubles convincing the Baggies supporters that he is the man for the job but now it looks like they are on track for promotion - even though all is not smooth behind the scenes.
Like most managers, Luton boss Mike Newell is wheeling and dealing with transfers in and out and will be boosted by the news that Steve Robinson and Ahmet Brkovic both put pen to paper on new contracts at the club.
But they are still at the wrong end of the table and the Baggies - sitting in fifth place - are a decent side in front of their home fans.
In their last fixtures, the midlands club beat Leeds 3-1 in FA Cup while Luton grabbed a 2-2 draw at QPR so both sides will not be short on confidence.
But we will go with the home side and take Betterbet.com's 4/7 for the win.
Football
News on Sunday, January 07, 2007
Dons heading for draw
After some dramatic FA Cup football over the weekend, Monday night sees the return to the bread and butter of league action with the live televised League Two game being between MK Dons and Lincoln.
It is still difficult to take the contrived club that are MK Dons seriously - for some people they will forever be relocated Wimbledon - but they are sitting in second place behind Walsall and looking good for a promotion place.
However, Lincoln are only a point behind the Dons in third place and harbour promotion hopes of their own but both sides go into the game on a something of a downer.
The home side lost 1-0 to Swindon in their last match while the Imps suffered a 2-1 defeat to Macclesfield in their last outing.
So who will bounce back with a win ?
In this case, with both sides weakened through suspension, injury and the loss of loan players, we think a point apiece is the most likely outcome.
MK Dons will maintain their one point advantage over Lincoln who would not be too unhappy with a draw at the home of their promotions rivals.
Betterbet.com gives 9/4 for the draw which we think are decent odds.
Football
News on Saturday, January 06, 2007
Man U, Spurs, Rangers our Sunday treble
Cup football north and south of the border on Sunday will hopefully prove to be fruitful as we try to come to terms with Arsenal's fine if unexpected victory against Liverpool at Anfield. A result we never predicted!
We will go with a three-match accumulator and although our first two tips do not offer the greatest odds, they will help stack up when going onto our third bet. All three bets will be a half-time/full-time result.
Manchester United to beat Aston Villa is a stick-on and Betterbet.com is giving 4/6 for the home team to be leading at the interval and at full-time.
(Incidentally, if you are feeling lucky, why not take Henrik Larsson at 10/3 to score the first goal against his former Celtic boss Martin O'Neill?) Take that United bet and let it ride on Rangers to beat Dunfermline away in the Scottish Cup.
The Ibrox side have just lost manager Paul Le Guen but will be boosted by club hero Ian Durrant being in the dugout and, despite their failings, they are playing a struggling Pars side who are bottom of the SPL.
Take Rangers at 10/11 to win both halves and put it onto the more trickier game at Cardiff where Tottenham are the visitors.
Simple form is our guide to this fixture so we will take Spurs at 11/8 to be winning at half-time and full-time.
The Londoners have improved their poor away record while Dave Jones' side have now gone 10 games without a victory.
And Spurs again also look to be more of a cup side than a real threat in the league - through to last four of the Carling Cup, they have also reached the knockout stages of the UEFA Cup.
We think they will sweep aside the Welsh and hopefully complete a nice treble.
Football
News on Friday, January 05, 2007
Liverpool for single goal victory over Arsenal
There is no doubting Saturday's tie of the round in the FA Cup - Liverpool versus Arsenal at Anfield.
Still the most prestigious domestic cup competition in the world, it offers both clubs their best chance to grab silverware this season and you can bet their two strongest sides will be on show.
And for Arsenal, that means the return of the talismanic Thierry Henry who has sat on the sidelines in recent weeks watching his team mates mangle their Premiership title hopes with some inept performances.
The French striker is bound to give the Londoners a boost and it is a boost that will be needed because for all their faults - and there are plenty - Liverpool are a strong side at home.
They have won 14 out of 16 in front of the Koppites this season and to those looking for recent form between the two sides, Liverpool have beaten Arsenal in their last meetings at Anfield.
This will be a fascinatingly tense contest and we think the fear of losing may just over ride the need to win.
One goal could separate these side and we think the Merseysiders will get it - take Betterbet.com's 6/1 for a 1-0 win.
Football
News on Thursday, January 04, 2007
Yeovil for Friday night FA Cup success
FA Cup football dominates this weekend but we will focus on Friday night's Coca-Cola League One match between Yeovil and Huddersfield which is live on television.
Yeovil, still well on course for a promotion spot, drew 0-0 with Northampton in their last match and their form has been steady this season.
Huddersfield - eleven points behind the Huish Park side - fared worse in their last outing, losing 3-0 to Doncaster and in addition to a lengthening injury list, they have two strikers Pawel Abbot and Adnan Ahmed banned for the game.
Yeovil can recall experienced former Huddersfield striker Marcus Stewart to add a touch of real quality to their line-up which is why we think they will take all three points.
For a little bit of extra value, take Betterbet.com's offer of 15/8 for Yeovil to be winning at half-time and full-time.
Football
News on Tuesday, January 02, 2007
Straight forward for Chelsea
Has Manchester United's draw at Newcastle breathed fresh life into Chelsea's title challenge?
We will see on Tuesday night when the hiccupping champions travel to the midlands to take on struggling Aston Villa.
A United win would have taken them 9 points clear but maybe Jose Mourinho's men can take advantage of a surprise slip-up by Sir Alex Ferguson's side.
However, they will need to make plenty of improvements on their recent, wretched form.
Without their skipper John Terry and number one goalkeeper Petr Cech, they have managed to concede two goals in each of their last four games, unheard of in the last few seasons.
Villa, though, are struggling badly, their good start under Martin O'Neill giving way to a frustrating propensity to draw - at best - although they've now lost four on the trot and are hovering around the relegation zone.
For all their recent troubles, we can't see Chelsea continuing their poor form - they have simply too much class for that.
The Stamford Bridge players and their manager have been stung by recent criticism and to our minds are ready to bounce back and answer their critics.
If they click then Villa will perish. We think that will happen and so advice you take Betterbet.com's 5/4 for the Londoners to be winning at half-time and full-time.
Football
News on Monday, January 01, 2007
Man Utd - but will be made to wait
We tipped Sheffield United to beat Arsenal at 11/2 on Saturday for what was our last piece of advice for 2006 so let's hope our New Year's Day tip gets 2007 off to a similarly encouraging start.
Newcastle United take on leaders Manchester United at St James Park in the later live televised Premiership game of the day but this time we don't have the same optimism for the home side that we had at Bramall Lane.
The Geordies - never the easiest of sides to judge home or away - are hit by an injury crisis and come off the back of a three-nil defeat at Everton even though the scoreline was a little bit harsh on the visitors. But nonetheless they will not be looking forward to the visit of the on-form Red Devils.
United are on course to regain their title with help from stuttering champions Chelsea and the rest of the front runners, none of whom look like they have the consistency for the long haul.
Sir Alex Ferguson's much publicised 65th birthday should be celebrated with a victory but we reckon they will have to wait until the second-half before they get their noses in front.
Betterbet.com offers 3/1 for United to win after the game being drawn at the interval, the most likely outcome in our view.
Happy New Year!
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Arsenal first leg of Wednesday double
Oxford solid bet to start week
Arsenal too strong for Bolton
3-0 for United
Scots to name new boss on Monday
Tranmere for Friday night win
Spurs to bag early advantage
All square between Plymouth and Coventry
Man U to continue our hot spell
Liverpool to hit shaky Chelsea
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