It’s a packed day of Premier League action on Saturday, with the top four all in action. Manchester City will look to make a statement in the early kick off, while rivals United conclude proceedings in the evening game. Here we try to pick out some best-value bets for what could be another unpredictable weekend.
Stoke v Manchester United (5.30)
United have been inspired this season and although they have seen off both Chelsea and Arsenal in their 100% start to the season, Saturday’s trip to the Britannia Stadium could prove their toughest test to date.
The Potters have lost all six meetings against Sir Alex Ferguson’s men since returning to the top flight, but they now have probably the strongest squad they have ever had. The aerial threat of Peter Crouch and new signing Cameron Jerome may yet cause problems for the youthful United backline.
Suggested Bet: Draw @ 10/3.
Manchester City v Everton (12.45)
Everton have been City’s bogey team in recent years, doing the double in the last two seasons and they have also won on their last four visits to Eastlands.
Tim Cahill has scored at City on the last three occasions and is due a goal, so don’t be surprised if he pops up with another!
It will be interesting to see how Roberto Mancini’s men respond to the slip up at Fulham, but a stubborn Everton is not the ideal opposition to be facing at this time.
City will have to stand up to the physical test and cope better at the back than they did at Craven Cottage.
Suggested Bet: Cahill to score @ 5/2.
Arsenal v Bolton (3pm)
Arsene Wenger must go into Saturday’s game not knowing what to expect from his stuttering side, who will be without the experienced Yossi Benayoun through injury.
They looked to be cruising at Blackburn last week and threw it away and will now have the added pressure from the home support.
Bolton are not as bad as their league position (second bottom) suggests, with a tough early-season fixture schedule causing a poor points return. The suspension of Ivan Klasnic is a blow, but Owen Coyle might decide to flood midfield in order to frustrate the Gunners.
Suggested Bet: Draw @ 10/3
Chelsea v Swansea (3pm)
Chelsea were impressive in defeat at Old Trafford last week and Fernando Torres looked to be recapturing some form – before that shocking miss!
A lot of eyes will be on the team-sheet, as to whether Frank Lampard will play, but either way Chelsea should be too strong for the Swans.
Brendan Rodgers’ side picked up a much-need win over West Brom and they look to have a real chance of surviving this term. They will make it difficult for Chelsea to break them down and will look to frustrate the home side for long spells.
Suggested Bet: HT-Draw/FT-Chelsea @ 4/1.
Liverpool v Wolves (3pm)
Many people were shocked by Liverpool’s poor display in defeat at Spurs last week, but a midweek Carling Cup success at Brighton seemed to indicate that Kenny Dalglish has got them back on track.
With Steven Gerrard close to full fitness, the Reds have got the boost they need at just the right time and don’t be surprised to see Craig Bellamy among the goals following his strike in midweek.
Wolves’ confidence must be at a low ebb, after back-to-back home defeats, and a trip to Anfield is not a fixture they would have picked to try and bounce back, despite winning here last season.
Goals look to be a problem again for Mick McCarthy’s team and they will get little change from the Liverpool defence.
Suggested Bet: Liverpool to score in both halves @ 23/20.
Newcastle v Blackburn (3pm)
The home side, somehow, find themselves fourth in the table and hats off to Alan Pardew, who has worked wonders with a wafer thin squad. An unbeaten start to the campaign is likely to continue against Blackburn, although they may have to settle for another draw.
Rovers will head to Tyneside full of confidence after back-to-back wins over Arsenal and Leyton Orient. Steve Kean’s men have conceded five goals in those two games and a leaky defence is still a concern.
Suggested Bet: Over 2.5 goals.
West Brom v Fulham (3pm)
Roy Hodgson comes up against his former club on Saturday, with both sides struggling for form at this early stage of the season. The Baggies looked to have turned the corner with a win at Norwich, but their heavy defeat to Swansea will have concerned the manager – they are always tough to beat at home though.
Fulham have showed signs of getting to grips with what Martin Jol is seeking, with their display at Chelsea in midweek giving cause for optimism. Bobby Zamora looks like being key to their chances at the Hawthorns.
Suggested Bet: Zamora to score at anytime @ 15/8.
Wigan v Tottenham (3pm)
Everything here looks to point to an away win – Wigan have lost their key man Hugo Rodallega through injury, while Emmerson Boyce is also a doubt.
Spurs have got back on track after a poor start and following their crushing win over Liverpool, should secure a third league win on the bounce.
Suggested Bet: Correct Score – Tottenham 3-0 win @ 16/1.
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увесистую оплеуху, стало понятно, что борьбы в этом сезоне не получится. По неподтвержденной информации «Ред Булл» уже взял с собой чемпионские кепки под Себастьяна Феттеля. Объективно остановить немца от чемпионства может только злой рок.
России 1.75 гарантирует себе выход, как минимум, в стыковые матчи. В сложившейся ситуации россияне получили серьезного «союзника» в лице сборной Армении, которая сейчас занимает четвертое место. Если им удастся сыграть хотя бы вничью со словаками, то их шансы занять второе место в отборочной группе «Б» будут более чем реальными. Ну а в случае самого благоприятного для российской команды исхода, пред игрой со Словакией подопечные Дика Адвоката будут иметь запас в пять очков.
в самое неподходящее для них время. Мало того, что после травмы Игоря Акинфеева это будет первый матч Владимира Габулова в воротах ЦСКА, так и пройдет он против его же бывшей команды. А если присовокупить к этому то, что фактически вся оборонительная линия «красно-синих» 2.00 трудилась во благо сборной… В том, что если не физически, то как минимум морально они будут выхолощены, сомневаться не приходится.
It’s a quick turnaround for both Brighton and Leeds this week, as they prepare to do battle at the AMEX Stadium on Friday night. The Championship rivals had high-profile Carling Cup ties in midweek and physical recovery – or the resultant fatigue – could prove key in this clash (Brighton 21/20, draw 12/5, Leeds 13/5 – Match Betting).
если и не совсем идеально, то крайне близко к этому. Россиянин отстал от Фелиппе Массы 34.00 на каких-то три десятых секунды. Для не самого скоростного «Рено» – это уже сродни подвигу.
одна выездная игра, и если поражение в полуторагодовалом чемпионате не вызывает больших опасений, то стfрт в «Лиге Чемпионов» – это совсем другое дело.
который теперь ответственен за исполнение стандартных положений.
может выйти в лидеры чемпионата. Для этого необходимо одерживать победу на «Олд Траффорде» и ждать осечки от «Манчестер Сити».
Ну представьте на минуту кого бы привлек матч с такой вывеской еще год назад, а сейчас это самое интересное противостояние на этом этапе Кубка России. Отрадно также и то, что даже собрание в команде таких звезд, как Роберто Карлос, Юрий Жирков и Самюэль Это`О не гарантирует вам победы в каждом матче. Это наглядно продемонстрировала краснодарская «Кубань», которая на своем поле смогла обыграть гостей из Махачкалы.