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«Реал» Мадрид и «Барселона» в Кубке Короля!

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Футбол. Кубок Испании 1/16 Финала

Алькояно – Реал Мадрид. Встреча с клубом из третьего испанского дивизиона – это вам конечно не «Эль Классико».Real Benzema look 1 300x205 Реал Мадрид и Барселона в Кубке Короля! Но тем и прекрасен любой национальный кубок, что в таких матчах мы видим сражение «небожителей» с самыми обычными футболистами. И хочу вам сказать, что нередки случаи, когда ребята из никому неизвестного городка обыгрывают грандов! Хотя давайте не будем кривить душой, сегодня чтобы победить даже второй состав «Реала» 1.20 нужно как минимум совершить маленький спортивный подвиг.

Как мы видели в матче с «Мальоркой» победить «Реал», который мотивирован на то, чтобы догнать «Барселону», невероятно сложно и любая минутная расслабленность может обернуться для вас пропущенным мячом. Но и не рисковать со «сливочными» тоже невозможно. Безусловно, всем понятно, что сегодня Моуринью может использовать резервистов, но результат от этого не поменяется. Хотя…

В одном отдельно взятом матче «Алькояно» 12.00 может уверенно использовать тактику «автобуса в своей штрафной площади». Про этот матч игроки местной команды будут внукам рассказывать, ведь с вероятностью 99% они встречаются с «Реалом» в первый и последний раз.

Расстраивает только одно, с переводом стрелок на зимнее время в Европе, этот матч начнется только в час ночи по московскому времени.

Алавес – Барселона. Еще совсем недавно «Алавес» 12.50 бойко сражался в Примере, но сейчас времена изменились, и встретится с «Барселоной» он может только в кубке. Для «Барселоны» имя соперника почти никогда значения не имеет, и они просто выходят на очередной матч.

Как и «Реал», «Барса», наверняка выставит «второй» состав, что впрочем, не должно создать проблем для прохождения в следующий этап. Как не крути, но эти два клуба в Испании сейчас находятся над всеми остальными даже в Примере, а уж тут…

Последней новостью, которая может успокоить болельщиков «гранатово-синих» стало заявление Лионеля Месси, что он ни при каких обстоятельствах не хочет променять «Барселону» 1.15 на ПСЖ. Главной причиной этого аргентинец назвал любовь к Барселоне, как к городу и месту где ему хорошо.

Что «Барса», что «Реал» обязаны проходить своих соперников.

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Redknapp’s next move?

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Former Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp is still out of football but says he is not interested in resurfacing at Championship promotion hopefuls Blackburn Rovers (7/1 – Championship outright). So, where will the experienced manager end up?

The Ewood Park outfit are on the look-out for a new man after Steve Kean finally seemed to give in to fans’ pressure, saying his position had become “untenable”.

This time last year Redknapp was nailed on to become Fabio Capello’s eventual successor in the England job but it never materialised, with the post going to Roy Hodgson, and Redknapp eventually then being ousted at White Hart Lane (Spurs 7/4 – Top-Four Finish).

All of which leaves the former Bournemouth, West Ham, Portsmouth, Southampton and Tottenham chief out of work and looking for his next challenge in the game.

However, the 65-year-old has moved to distance himself from reports linking him with a switch to the Championship with Rovers.

He told Sky Sports News: “I woke up and saw the papers and they said I was supposed to be at an interview for the Blackburn job. It’s complete nonsense, obviously.

“It’s a good club and it’s a good job for somebody but it’s not one I’ll be pursuing. When we saw the speculation my representative Paul Stretford spoke with them to clear up where it was coming from but it’s not something I would look to do.

“They’re a good club with a good squad and good support but it’s not for me.”

Redknapp also confirmed he has failed to be seduced by job offers from abroad which is probably explained by his happy family life on the south coast.

A few years back he was thought to be a strong candidate for Newcastle but it seems the thought of uprooting his wife, or being away from home for too long, ultimately meant he was a non-runner to take over from Sam Allardyce.

All of which means Redknapp is likely to stay out of the game until a big club in the south of England comes calling for his services although the options are far from numerous.

The most obvious is rock-bottom Premier League outfit QPR but chairman Tony Fernandes looks set to persevere with Welshman Mark Hughes for a while longer despite the growing pressure at Loftus Road (QPR 15/8 – Relegation).

The likes of Arsenal, Tottenham, Chelsea and Fulham also look fairly comfortable with their current managers at the moment which raises the prospect of Redknapp being asked to work his second-tier magic by getting a club up into the promised land of the Premier League.

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Chelsea to give United the Blues

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Bet on the Champions LeagueAfter all the drama at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League clash between Chelsea and Manchester United over the weekend, fate would have it that these two rivals would go head-to-head in the Capital One Cup on Wednesday night (Chelsea 5/4, draw 12/5, Manchester United 21/10 – Match Betting).

However, it looks like there will be two very different teams that take the field at the Bridge this week from the ones who played in the 3-2 victory for United on Sunday.

For the Blues they will, of course, be without striker Fernando Torres and defender Branislav Ivanovic, as they were both sent off in the defeat to the Red Devils, while skipper John Terry is still serving a suspension.

The absence of the influential trio will give some of the fringe players at Chelsea a chance to impress manager Roberto Di Matteo, who will be looking for a bit of revenge following the weekend’s events.

Former Wigan Athletic striker Victor Moses could get a rare start up front and may well partner Daniel Sturridge, in what could be a decent pairing that will cause the United defence problems.

As for the Red Devils, manager Sir Alex Ferguson is likely to rest strike duo Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie for the return to the capital, as they prepare to face Arsenal at Old Trafford in the Premier League on Saturday.

Michael Keane, Marnick Vermijl and Scott Wootton have all been touted as youngsters who could be given a chance against the Blues.

The changes to both teams should defuse what would have been a highly-charged encounter and, based on the strength of players coming into their side, Chelsea should book their place in the quarter-finals, with United possibly having one eye on their clash with the Gunners.

In another encounter on Wednesday, Norwich City are set to host an ever-improving Tottenham outfit at Carrow Road (Norwich 16/5, draw 13/5, Tottenham 5/6 – Match Betting).

Spurs will be making plenty of changes for their clash with Canaries as they prepare for their fourth game in 12 days, after all their efforts in the Premier League and Europa League.

Hugo Lloris is expected to be given a chance between the sticks, as he desperately looks to nail down a regular spot in the starting XI under manager Andre Villas-Boas.

Norwich boss Chris Hughton is also likely to swap things about but he will have to do without the services of defender Russell Martin, who picked up a back problem in the 1-1 draw with Aston Villa over the weekend.

These two sides met early in the Premier League season and it ended in a 1-1 draw but Spurs have improved since then and they should come out on top.

In the other game on Wednesday night, Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers takes on his former club Swansea City at Anfield in a battle of two teams who like to pass the ball (Liverpool 4/9, draw 10/3, Swansea 13/2 – Match Betting).

Liverpool have been forced to use their youngsters regularly this season and the defending League Cup title holders will once again look to the youth at the club.

The Swans have been struggling to pick up wins in the Premier League and they will be keen to focus on their exploits in the top flight in their bid for survival.

Liverpool, especially on home soil, should have too much for the Swans and the Reds look like they will progress further in the competition once again.

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Whites to stun Saints

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There are five Capital One Cup fourth round games on Tuesday night with Reading versus Arsenal the one match chosen for TV coverage on SKY. Here we preview the other four games taking place across the country (match prices).

Leeds v Southampton

Leeds (6/4 to win) were impressive in despatching an in-form Everton at Elland Road in the last round however they have faltered since that night. Neil Warnock’s side have won only one of their last five Championship matches – though defeat to Birmingham last time out was their first loss in eight in all competitions.

The trio of Lee Peltier, Rodolph Austin and Michael Tonge all face fitness tests, while Leeds will be without Ryan Hall as he is ineligible having featured for Southend earlier in the competition.

Southampton (7/4 to win, draw 12/5) are making the trip to West Yorkshire having lost to Tottenham at the weekend, which was their seventh defeat in nine games. The Saints will take heart from the fact they controlled the second half and should have really taken something from the game.

Forward Tadanari Lee is in contention to play at Elland Road having recovered from an elbow injury, while Frazer Richardson is back and could play against his former club. The Saints have lost all four games on the road and if Leeds can reproduce the form at Elland Road they showed against Everton it could be a long evening for Southampton.

Sunderland v Middlesbrough

It’s a north-east derby at the Stadium of Light and Sunderland manager Martin O’Neill seems set to make changes following their goalless draw with Stoke at the weekend. The Black Cats have struggled for goals so far this season, with six draws and only one win from their opening eight league games.

Middlesbrough will be full of confidence as they have won four games on the trot and climbed the Championship table. Merouane Zemmama is back from a hamstring problem but Jonathan Woodgate and Marvin Emnes face late fitness tests.

Boro have won their first three rounds away from the Riverside and could have enough to defeat a depleted Sunderland in a feisty derby encounter (Sunderland 4/6, draw 13/5, Middlesbrough 9/2).

Swindon v Aston Villa

Swindon could fancy their chances of shocking Premier League side Aston Villa, who have only won one league game so far this season and scored only seven goals. Paolo Di Canio’s side beat second-placed Stevenage 4-0 away at the weekend, ending their opponent’s 18-match unbeaten home run. Swindon can county Premier League Stoke and two Championship sides among their Capital One Cup victims already this season.

Villa did shock Manchester City in the last round of the Capital One Cup but confidence remains low around the club and, in total, its only two wins in 25 league games. Swindon have scored at least three goals in all their League Cup ties this season and, given their opponents leaky defence, Di Canio will fancy goals at the County Ground (Swindon 12/5, draw 12/5, Villa 11/10).

Wigan v Bradford

Wigan (2/7 to win) got their first home win of the season against West Ham at the weekend and Roberto Martinez will hope that confidence boost will see them through against Bradford. The League Two side are the lowest-ranked club left in the cup and went down 1-0 to Burton Albion on Saturday.

Martinez is likely to turn to Mauro Boselli, who has got three Capital One Cup games this season and bagged a hat-trick in the reserves. Bradford’s loss at Burton was their fourth away defeat, and it would require a huge effort to pull off a shock at the DW Stadium.

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Arsenal poised to outgun Royals

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The Capital One Cup has provided Reading with rare moments of joy in what has been a difficult campaign to date, but they have to re-write the record books if they are to make it beyond Arsenal and into the quarter-finals on Tuesday (Reading 10/3, draw 5/2, Arsenal 5/6 Match Betting).

The newly promoted Royals have yet to win in the Premier League this season and are currently languishing down in 18th place.

Their form in the Capital One Cup though is at odds with their results in the league, with victories over Peterborough and QPR putting them on the brink of the quarter-finals. However, in their nine previous meetings with the Gunners they have lost every time.

Arsene Wenger’s side received a bye in the second round due to their presence in Europe but thumped Coventry 6-1 to reach this stage.

The London club’s form since has been patchy, having lost away to Norwich last Saturday before being convincingly brushed aside by Schalke in the Champions League in midweek.

Senior club officials then faced a grilling at the club’s AGM, with disgruntled shareholders concerned at the direction the club is headed following the sale of star striker Robin van Persie in the summer.

Their 1-0 win over QPR at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday helped to ease the gloom and end a difficult week on a high, moving them up to sixth place in the Premier League in the process.

Despite that success over the Hoops, expect a much changed side to take to the field at the Madejski Stadium as Wenger hands experience to several of his young players.

The likes of Nico Yennaris, Francis Coquelin and Serge Gnabry will be given the chance to impress, while the likes of Andrey Arshavin and Theo Walcott may also be given a run-out to maintain match sharpness.

Despite their struggles in the league, Reading boss Brian McDermott has fielded strong teams in his two Capital One Cup ties to date, though he will definitely be without Jem Karacan, who is out for six weeks with a knee injury.

Hal Robson-Kanu, who scored a late equaliser in the 3-3 draw with Fulham on Saturday, could be promoted to the starting line-up, though fellow forward Noel Hunt is a doubt.

A key attacking player for Reading will be Pavel Pogrebnyak. The Russia striker moved on a free transfer from Stuttgart over the summer and has scored in both the Royals’ league cup ties to date. His rather generous odds of 7/1 to net first are well worth considering.

For the Gunners, it may be worth looking at some of the more experienced players that will be taking to field when considering first goalscorer bets.

Theo Walcott was in decent form before picking up a rib injury on international duty and is priced at 6/1 to net first, while Marouane Chamakh is 5/1 to score on a rare first-team appearance.

Despite the number of expected changes in the Gunners side, it is hard to look beyond them in this fixture. The quality of their squad players and the youngsters from the academy should mean they have enough overcome McDermott’s men fairly comfortably.

An inexperienced defence may mean they let one slip at the back, but there is enough firepower in the squad to consider backing the 3-1 Arsenal victory priced at 14/1.

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Sharp Blades to edge Pompey

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Monday night throws up one game in the Football League and it comes from League One as Sheffield United look to make it three wins on the bounce when they host Portsmouth at Bramall Lane (Sheffield United 4/5, draw 5/2, Portsmouth 7/2 Match Betting).

The Blades remain unbeaten in the third tier of English football under manager Danny Wilson and will go level with league leaders Tranmere if they can claim all three points on home soil. United (9/4 League One outright) have hardly been ripping teams apart with only one goal being the difference in their last five wins in League One.

But that won’t bother Wilson at all, as his side have shown themselves to be more than capable of getting a lead and doing enough to grind out wins, in what is a tough league to get promoted from.

Striker Nick Blackman (9/2 first goalscroer) has been key for the South Yorkshire outfit this season and with seven goals to his name so far, Wilson will be looking to the youngster the get on the scoresheet once again on Monday.

There are no fresh injury concerns for United following their 1-0 win over Walsall in their last outing and forward Dave Kitson (5/4 Anytime goalscorer) looks set to recover from a virus in time to take on his former club Portsmouth and he will be looking to add to just his three goals this term.

As for the visitors to Bramall Lane, Pomey have lost the services of loan man Wes Thomas who has returned to his parent club Bournemouth and manager Michael Appleton will have to consider a different partner for leading goalscorer Izale McLeod. Having scored nine goals this term, McLeod is going to be the main threat that the Blades will have to keep tabs on if they want to avoid an upset on home soil.

A big boost for Portsmouth is that keeper Mikkel Andersen has managed to recover from a knock on his hip to make the trip up to Yorkshire, although midfielder Darel Russell is again going to be an absentee through injury.

The South Coast outfit were on a decent run of form until their last game when they suffered a 2-1 defeat to Stevenage. However before that they were five games unbeaten in League One with four wins in that spell, which has seen the side start to climb the table.

Of course the financial restraints are going to limit what the side from Fratton Park can do this season but on current form they can certainly push up towards the playoff places.

Bramall Lane is going to be a tough place for any side to go to this season and it looks like United will be the ones celebrating the three points come the final whistle but again don’t expect the Blades to run away with it (7/1 Sheffield Utd 1-0 correct score).

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Ставки на матч «Мальорка» – «Реал Мадрид»!

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Мальорка – Реал Мадрид. Вчера «Барселона» даже «бровью не моргнув» переиграла «Райо», и это не смотря наkaka gesture 1 300x197 Ставки на матч Мальорка Реал Мадрид! сложный матч с «Селтиком» и все отсюда приходящие факторы усталости и так далее. Сегодня очередь «Реала» 1.36 ответить своим извечным оппонентам…

При этом «Мальорка» 9.00 не намерена отсиживаться в обороне. Форвард «островитян» Джовани Дос Сантос абсолютно уверен, что для победы над «Реалом» необходимо активно атаковать. Тем более после трех поражений подряд от «Хетафе», «Гранады» и «Севильи» они попытаются прервать мрачную серию. Я если честно сомневаюсь, что «Мальорка» сегодня может на что-то претендовать, но есть одно но…

На «сливочных» как из «рога изобилия» валяться травмы, к величайшему сожалению для Жозе Моуринью этот «рог» совершенно не останавливается, а продолжает «фонтанировать». Позиция левого защитника продолжает зиять сумасшедшей дырой. И вы знаете я не совсем понимаю, шутил ли Жозе или правда говорил, что на позиции левого защитника сегодня сыграет Гонсало Игуаин.

После игры с «Боруссией» стало известно о травме Серхио Рамоса, а это приводит к тому, что в наличии у Жозе Моуринью остаются всего два более-менее здоровых защитника – это Рафаэль Варан и Пепе!!! Если учесть, что француз совсем недавно оправился от травмы, то все это начинает выглядеть трагикомично. Да и Игуаин играющий на позиции защитника уже не кажется чем-то фееричным. Казалось бы «Реал», ну какие у него могут быть проблемы с составом…

При этом проблем с составом у «Мальорки» еще больше чем у «мдридистов»… череда травм не миновала и их: Хави Маркес, Антонио Лопес и Хосе Нуньес – это конечно не Серхио Рамос по статусу, но по значимости для клуба – одно и тоже.

По количеству потерь коллективы, безусловно, могут спорить, но вот в чем сомневаться не приходится, так это в открытости футбола, который покажут команд, то, что Тотал Больше 2.5 будет пройден у меня сомнений нет. Да и в желании «Реала» реабилитироваться после поражения в Лиге Чемпионов я тоже не сомневаюсь!

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Sociedad bid to end travel woes

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Real Sociedad travel to promoted Real Valladolid on Monday in La Liga aiming to pick up their first points on the road at the fifth attempt this season.

The two sides occupy positions in the middle ground of the relatively early league standings with Valladolid sitting one point ahead of Sociedad going into the game.

But, despite the fact the two sides have both won three of their opening eight games to date, it does not tell the full story going into this encounter at the Estadio Municipal Jose Zorilla.

Valladolid, who lost out at Malaga away from home last week thanks to a late goal for the hosts, have won two and drawn one of their four games on home soil so far, including a 6-1 thrashing of Rayo Vallecano at the end of September and can be backed at 11/10 to win this one.

However, the problem facing coach Miroslav Djukic is the loss of star striker Manucho Goncalves to suspension, while Lluis Sastre is set to miss out despite being near to a return after a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

Valladolid’s Basque visitors have stayed strong on their home patch with three successive wins before last Sunday’s 1-0 defeat against Atletico Madrid.

However, away from home has been a different story and coach Philippe Montanier will be desperate to find a formula to end a painful run of defeats against mainly lower league opposition in which they have only scored two goals and conceded 10.

Real Sociedad, 12/5 to win, have a host of injury doubts with Claudio Bravo, Ruben Pardo, Diego Irfan, Inigo Martinez and Liassine Cadamuro all looking to shake off respective problems to feature, while David Zurutuza and Gorka Elustondo are definitely out.

Past history is difficult to use to try and determine an outcome as the two sides have not met in La Liga since the 2003-04 campaign and that match ended all square in a 2-2 draw in Valladolid.

Sociedad have won almost twice as many meetings between the two clubs with 11 to six and there have been five draws.

On the basis that Valladolid will go into the game on the back of a moral denting defeat at Malaga, we feel Sociedad can finally stop the rot and secure a point in a low-scoring stale-mate.

Prediction: Draw 90 Minutes @ 9/4
Value Bet: 1-1 Correct Score @ 11/2

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Ставки на матч «Райо Вальекано» – «Барселона»!

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Райо Вальекано – Барселона. Мне как «простому смертному» интересно, что чувствуют игроки «Барселоны».Messi and Villa 11 300x245 Ставки на матч Райо Вальекано – Барселона! Я даже не покушаюсь на внутренний мир таких людей как Месси, а вот что испытывают : Пике, Маскерано или тот же Жорди Альба…

Мне интересно, каково это? Каждый раз приезжать на чужой стадион и понимать, что для местной команды – это важнейшая игра в сезоне! По большому счету, если обыграть «Барселону», само собой, что на своем поле, так как на «Камп Ноу» – это почти нереально. Так вот если ты побеждаешь парней в «сине-гранатовых» майках, то тебе могут простить любой провальный или «серый» сезон, ты же ведь всегда можешь припомнить, что мол «Барсу» то мы одолели!

Да, безусловно, есть еще мадридский «Реал», но сегодня речь не о нем. А о парнях из пригорода того самого Мадрида, «Райо» 11.00 выйдет на этот матч и не сомневайтесь не смотря на все кризисы в Испании трибуны будут полными! К ним приехала «Барселона»!!! И вот барселонцам приходится играть в таких условиях каждый свой выездной матч. С другой стороны, многие утверждают, что лучше играть при полных трибунах, которые болеют против тебя, чем при полупустых креслах.

И вот даже при 100% самоотдаче соперника, при полных трибунах, которые гонят его вперед, каждое поражение «Барселоны», да что там поражение, ничья! Считается ключевым событием уикенда. Под таким психологическим прессом находятся все игроки «Барсы». И они несут это бремя с честтю!

По неподтвержденной пока информации “Барселона» 1.25 уже перевела первые 10 млн. долларов за Неймара. Оба клуба это отрицают, но не исключу, что это связано со сложностью с правами на игрока. Ведь, не для кого ни секрет, как в Южной Америке правами на игрока могут обладать несколько человек и еще и клуб. Последний пример покупки Халка «Зенитом» тому подтверждение, когда из 60 млн. долларов «Порту» получил только 40.

В последнем матче чемпионата, «Барса» на выезде переиграла «Депортиво» со счетом 5:4!!! Как мы видим – это пример того, как для середняков важно хорошо сыграть с фаворитом, уверен, что и этот матч не станет исключением.

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Bet on the Champions LeagueChelsea welcome Manchester United to Stamford Bridge on Sunday and absolutely everything points towards a victory for the Blues (11/8 ).

Chelsea vs Manchester United 4pm

Roberto Di Matteo’s men have got off to a flyer this season, and with the midfield trio of Juan Mata, Oscar and Eden Hazard lighting up the Premier League, it is no surprise.

A four-point lead at the top of the table is everything they deserve.

Mata is 8/1 to score the first goal, while his Spain team-mate Fernando Torres can be backed at 40/1 to get a hat-trick. Worth a punt when you consider the fragilities of Sir Alex Ferguson’s back four.

Chris Smalling is set to make his return, but Rio Ferdinand, Jonny Evans and company have looked woeful this season.

The former champions shipped three goals at home to Tottenham – almost unheard of – and are struggling in midfield against the league’s better sides.

Only the form of front men Robin van Persie and Wayne Rooney can give the Old Trafford outfit anything to smile about at the moment.

With Cheslea’s John Terry suspended, a van Persie double is well worth a gamble at 15/2.

Everton vs Liverpool 1.30pm

Liverpool head to Goodison Park for the first Merseyside derby of the season in the Premier League’s early kick-off on Sunday and the Toffees are surely favourites for this one.

Everton always have an ability to up their game for visits of their closest rivals, but not only that, they have simply been the better team so far this term.

David Moyes’ side have been so strong thanks to their Belgian star Marouane Fellaini – who they hope can recover from a knee problem for Sunday.

If so, Fellaini is a great bet at 8/1 to be the Toffees’ first goalscorer on the day.

But despite Everton’s fantastic start to the season, over confidence could see them unhinged.

Brendan Rodgers has got Liverpool starting to pick up victories, with their last two outings resulting in 1-0 victories. A 1-0 win at Goodison is well worth a punt at 7/1.

Everton have only managed one victory in their last 11 Premier League meetings with Liverpool.

Southampton vs Tottenham 3pm

Southampton will be without record signing Gaston Rarmirez for the visit of Tottenham on Sunday.

The south-coast side have rapidly come bouncing back down to earth following their opening salvo after promotion. Nothing but a Spurs victory – 5/6 – is worth backing.

Andre Villas-Boas’ men will hope that they can score some goals to get their confidence up and are 12/1 for a 3-0 victory.

Gareth Bale returns to Spurs’ line-up following the birth of his child and is well worth a gamble to score first against his old club.

Newcastle vs West Brom 3pm

Newcastle will hope to get back to winning ways after their Wear-Tyne draw last Sunday.

Alan Pardew’s men should be able to achieve just that, as they are evens to pick up a home win.

The strike duo of Demba Ba – 4/1 to score first – and Papiss Cisse – 9/2 to score first – should be too much for the Baggies, who have yet to win away from home this season.

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