Mourinho’s much anticipated return to Stamford Bridge is this week as he brings his Inter side for the second leg of their Champions league clash. StanJames.com makes Chelsea the favourites to progress but can the ‘Special One’ win at Stamford Bridge? Something very few people did during his tenure there.
After a 1-1 draw in Moscow last week Sevilla are in the driving seat reflected in the StanJames.com price of 1/4 to Qualify for the ¼ Finals. But CSKA cannot be written off just yet.
Stuttgart travel to the Nou Camp needing to score at least one goal against a Barcelona side who have only conceded 8 goals at home all season. StanJames.com prices them at 13/2 to progress to the ¼ finals at the expense of the Catalan giants.
Bordeaux have a 1-0 lead against Olympiacos and an all important away goal for the second leg of their Champions League tie. Bordeaux are 1/9 to make it to the last 8 with StanJames.com
Fulham face a difficult task in overcoming a two goal deficit against Juventus. They meet for the second leg of their Europa league tie on Thursday at Craven Cottage. Fulham are 13/10 to win in 90 minutes with StanJames.com
Liverpool welcome Lille to Anfield for the second leg of their Europa league clash. Having lost 1-0 in France they need to score to progress to the next round. They are 4/5 with StanJames.com to be in the draw for the Quarter Finals.
It is the Edinburgh Derby on Saturday at the Tynecastle Stadium when Hearts play Hibernian. StanJames.com will be covering this match live and in-running.
Aston Villa play Wolves in the Midlands Derby with both looking to improve their league position. Wolves are fourth from bottom and that is reflected in their StanJames.com price of 13/2.
There is a London Derby as West Ham visit the Emirates Stadium to play a resurgent Arsenal who are now just 2 points off the top spot. Meanwhile West Ham, 11/1 with StanJames.com, are looking to break away from the relegation zone and ensure top flight football next season.
In the Championship leaders Newcastle go to Bristol City looking to improve on the draw last week with North-East rivals ‘Boro. StanJames.com will be covering this match live and in-running as Newcastle aim to return straight back to the Premiership.
Clash of the weekend is Manchester United at home to Liverpool. With United looking to secure a record 4th successive title and Liverpool struggling despite a recent win over bottom club Portsmouth this will still be a closely fought contest. StanJames.com will covering the game in-running and currently offer 8/13 about Man U.
In the Championship 5th plays 8th as Coventry go to Leicester City looking to break into the play-off places. StanJames.com will have pre-match and in-running prices on this game.
In Scotland St Mirren and Rangers contest the CIS Cup final after St Mirren got the best of Celtics conquerors hearts. Rangers will start as favourites to lift the cup and StanJames.com will be covering the whole game live.
After their midweek game Chelsea travel to Blackburn Rovers to resume their pursuit of Premiership leaders Manchester United. Despite poor away form Rovers are strong at home. Despite this the home team are 11/2 with StanJames.com to take all 3 points.
Leeds United’s promotion campaign faltered last week against Southampton and they face a tough home game against a Millwall side that has scored 7 goals in their last two games. This game will be live and in-running with StanJames.com including Total Goals markets.
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Wigan teenager Victor Moses is closing in on his first match for Latics for the DW Stadium clash with Liverpool on Wednesday evening.
The Reds continue their pursuit of fourth place in the Premier League later and could be boosted by the availability of Glen Johnson who has been out since the end of last year with a knee problem (Wigan 9/2, draw 11/4, Liverpool 8/13).
But the excitement among home fans will focus on January arrival Moses, the highly-rated forward who made the switch to Wigan from cash-strapped Crystal Palace.
Moses has yet to start a match for his new club but after impressing as a substitute it is thought boss Roberto Martinez will give him his chance against Liverpool.
Midfielder Charles N’Zogbia faces a late fitness test on a knee injury while midfielder Paul Scharner is also a doubt with a groin problem, although both are expected to be passed.
If Scharner and N’Zogbia make it then Wigan will have a virtually fully-fit team to chose from, with just Ivorian defender Steve Gohouri ruled out with a back problem.
Liverpool should have centre-half Daniel Agger available after he picked up a knee problem last weekend while Ryan Babel and Alberto Aquilani – who cost over £32m between them – will probably have to make do with a spot on the bench.
Sunday’s FA Cup quarter finals look like top class betting affairs to me and I can assure all Betdaq players that the big man will be putting his money where his mouth in both games.
I see many pundits are tipping Reading to kick my old team Aston Villa out of the cup but I’m completely the other way! I have to believe Martin O’Neill’s men have the character to put last weeks Carling Cup Final defeat behind them advance to the Semi Finals. This is a Villa team that has been wonderfully molded by their manager and they gave United all they could handle at Wembley before finally succumbing, with a blend of youth and pace that few can match. Fair play to Reading! They have turned their season around after a dreadful start and already have put out top class opposition in getting this far but this is a step too far in my judgement. Villa have been fantastic away from home all season and at 1.92 on the “Daq” I’m a serious backer!
After the sad events at the Britannia Stadium against Arsenal last week I think Stoke City will do well to keep their season on an even keel. Moments such as the one that saw young Ramsay injured in the the challenge from Ryan Shawcross can have a real effect on a side, especially one as physical and aggressive as the Potters. Chelsea have their own well documented problems but I cannot see the Blues losing at Stamford Bridge for a second consecutive week after getting turned over by Man City. Chelsea are 1.3 on Betdaq as I write this and that doesn’t get me excited. However the Asian handicap Line of 1.9 -1.5 goals is very appealing and i’d be staggered if Ancelloti can’t muster a convincing display from his superstars.
In Premier League action on Monday I think Liverpool will lay a beating out to Wigan at the DW stadium. Regardless of the playing surface, the Reds will have far too much for the Latics whose lightweight syle of play sees them headed for a brawl for survival at the foot of the table. 1.66 about Liverpool is a winner in my book!
Join me in the week for more previews and action on the “Daq”
ALAN MCINALLY
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson feels Wayne Rooney is at fault for the knee injury which could rule him out of Saturday’s Premier League trip to Wolverhampton Wanderers (Wolves 9/1, United 3/10, draw 4/1 ).
The Red Devils chief was unhappy that the 24-year-old striker agreed to play for England in Wednesday’s 3-1 international frienly win against Egypt at Wembley, despite carrying a slight knee problem following last Sunday’s Carling Cup final victory against Aston Villa.
Following his 86-minute run-out for the Three Lions, top scorer Rooney (3/10 @Totesport) is a doubt for United’s trip to Molineux and Ferguson feels his player was at fault rather than England coach Fabio capello.
“I don’t think he should have played,” he said.
“It is his own enthusiasm that has caused it. His problem is that he can’t say no.
“He told us on Sunday he was feeling his knee. Then all of a sudden people put an arm around his shoulder with England and he wants to play.
“Fabio Capello has to pick his best team. A win was important so I don’t blame him at all.
“I was more disappointed with Wayne. Why didn’t he come off? I cant believe it.”
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