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Saturday Premiership, by manchestermike on Nov 2, 2007 14:23:37 GMT 1, betnblog.blogspot.com/
Eight Premiership games on Saturday but are there any worthwhile bets?
Arsenal v Man Utd
How do you split them? That's the question here, both on the same amount of points, both with the same goal difference and both in fantastic form. Arsenal were on a 12 match winning streak until they were held by Liverpool last weekend in a game they dominated and United have won 11 in 12 since their defeat at the City of Manchester stadium (their only loss in the Carling Cup). They've also scored 4 goals in each of their last 4 games.
Predicting the winner is almost like flipping a coin, albeit a three sided one. Which brings us nicely to the draw - the draw isn't something I like to back as a rule, but the temptation in this match is great.
Perhaps the most crucial point is defensively although both sides are very strong, only conceding 11 times between them in 21 games (Arsenal's 7 to United's 4) they have both looked slightly unsure at the back recently. However both teams will know what is at stake at 12.45 tomorrow and rather than being an open, fluid match I think it may be a tense affair.
It's hard to pick a bet from this match but I think it is worth a small tickle on the 1-1 draw. I'm also going with Rooney to score first, he's a man bang in form and Arsenal go behind a lot before coming back into games.
0.5pts 1-1 @ 7.2
0.5pts Rooney FGS @ 9.0
Aston Villa v Derby
Despite their thumping by a rampant United a couple of weeks back, Villa are in reasonable form at the moment and host Derby who are win-less in 5 and goal-less in 3. They've won only once this season and tasted defeat seven times, they are the only league club in the country without an away goal, plus they're missing Kenny Miller who is out with a hamstring strain. So far so bad... On the plus side they've only conceded once in their last two away games. Although the odds scream Villa from every which way I've got a feeling Derby may nick something here, and with skinny odds on Villa it's a no bet.
Blackburn v Liverpool
Liverpool have been poor for the last month or so, lucky in four or five games but in general have been getting the result, but this game may be where they lose their unbeaten league start. They've a few injuries with Torres and Alonso being the main ones with a few others doubtful. Blackburn will be without Robbie Savage which is a major blow to them as this is his type of game.
Liverpool have what is arguably their most important match for a few years coming up on Tuesday and they're running, if not on empty, in the red zone. Rafa will need a fresh side for Tuesday and if it comes at the sacrifice of losing their unbeaten run in the league then so be it.
Blackburn will go hell for leather as usual in their pursuit of a top 5 or 6 spot (which they are massively capable of) and I don't know if Liverpool will be able to take it and a repeat of last years win is more than possible
1pt Blackburn to beat Liverpool @ 3.15
Everton v Birmingham
Everton have now got the taste of European football, and unless they can win the UEFA Cup results will have to improve for them to be in it again next year. They've been fairly mediocre this season so far with no sort of consistency. They went into extra time midweek and have to plan for an away trip to Nurnburg next week too. Birmingham on the other hand are fighters, drawing at Liverpool and only going down to the single goal at Chelsea, City and Blackburn and at home against United.
An Arteta-less Everton aren't going to find them easy to break down and at odds on represent no value at all. Under 2.5 goals is 4/5 here but I think should be priced even shorter, one goal may settle it but a repeat of Birmingham's last visit to Merseyside and 0-0 would be no surprise.
2.5pts under 2.5 goals @ 1.79
0.5pts 0-0 @ 12.0
Fulham v Reading
This is a great chance for Fulham to pick up a much needed win against a team that just cannot stop conceding away from home. The only slight problem is Fulham are just as bad, they can't score with one goal in 4. What will happen here is anyone's guess... Will Fulham start scoring? Will Reading stop conceding? It really could be any score from 0-0 to 4-4 and as a result I'm giving it a wide berth.
Middlesboro v Spurs
Spurs travel up to the Riverside with new boss Juande Ramos hoping they can build on their midweek Carling Cup win with 3 much needed points. To be honest, they couldn't have hand-picked a better team to play against. Boro are struggling having lost 6 of their last 7, and although Spurs haven't been much better they can get a result in the North East, whether it's a win or not I can't see less than a point for Spurs here as the leaky 'Boro defence will struggle to keep them out - the final score depending on how well their own very leaky back four performs, but 'boro don't really have the fire-power to trouble them and with Mido out they could struggle even against Spurs. A lay of Middlesboro is my call
Lay Middlesboro to win 2 points @ 3.3
Newcastle v Portsmouth
Staying in the North East and a really tough game to call. Newcastle are strong at home winning their last 4 at St. James', but Pompey are strong away, again winning their last 4. It really is a tough match to call and I've looked everywhere for the value. Other people may conclude differently but I can't find any... anywhere... it's another no bet.
Wigan v Chelsea
On paper this match will only have one result, and I agree with that. Since getting back in the Premiership Wigan have never got so much as a point against any of the "big four" and this isn't going to change soon. Chelsea have too much class for them and this will show, they're playing more fluid, attacking football and scoring lots of goals while Wigan aren't playing as well as they have been the last few seasons.
All signs point to a decent win for Chelsea, however Wigan on their day can keep to total down. The odds on Chelsea outright don't appeal so the handicap of -1.25 looks a good bet (half stake lost if Chelsea win by 1 goal), with a small saver on 0-1 and a little on the unquoted (4 or more scored by a team) Chelsea are my bet of the weekend.
4pts Chelsea -1.25 v Wigan
0.5pts 0-1 @ 7.2
0.5pts Unquoted score @ 7.2
betnblog.blogspot.com/Eight Premiership games on Saturday but are there any worthwhile bets? Arsenal v Man Utd How do you split them? That's the question here, both on the same amount of points, both with the same goal difference and both in fantastic form. Arsenal were on a 12 match winning streak until they were held by Liverpool last weekend in a game they dominated and United have won 11 in 12 since their defeat at the City of Manchester stadium (their only loss in the Carling Cup). They've also scored 4 goals in each of their last 4 games. Predicting the winner is almost like flipping a coin, albeit a three sided one. Which brings us nicely to the draw - the draw isn't something I like to back as a rule, but the temptation in this match is great. Perhaps the most crucial point is defensively although both sides are very strong, only conceding 11 times between them in 21 games (Arsenal's 7 to United's 4) they have both looked slightly unsure at the back recently. However both teams will know what is at stake at 12.45 tomorrow and rather than being an open, fluid match I think it may be a tense affair. It's hard to pick a bet from this match but I think it is worth a small tickle on the 1-1 draw. I'm also going with Rooney to score first, he's a man bang in form and Arsenal go behind a lot before coming back into games. 0.5pts 1-1 @ 7.2 0.5pts Rooney FGS @ 9.0 Aston Villa v Derby Despite their thumping by a rampant United a couple of weeks back, Villa are in reasonable form at the moment and host Derby who are win-less in 5 and goal-less in 3. They've won only once this season and tasted defeat seven times, they are the only league club in the country without an away goal, plus they're missing Kenny Miller who is out with a hamstring strain. So far so bad... On the plus side they've only conceded once in their last two away games. Although the odds scream Villa from every which way I've got a feeling Derby may nick something here, and with skinny odds on Villa it's a no bet. Blackburn v Liverpool Liverpool have been poor for the last month or so, lucky in four or five games but in general have been getting the result, but this game may be where they lose their unbeaten league start. They've a few injuries with Torres and Alonso being the main ones with a few others doubtful. Blackburn will be without Robbie Savage which is a major blow to them as this is his type of game. Liverpool have what is arguably their most important match for a few years coming up on Tuesday and they're running, if not on empty, in the red zone. Rafa will need a fresh side for Tuesday and if it comes at the sacrifice of losing their unbeaten run in the league then so be it. Blackburn will go hell for leather as usual in their pursuit of a top 5 or 6 spot (which they are massively capable of) and I don't know if Liverpool will be able to take it and a repeat of last years win is more than possible 1pt Blackburn to beat Liverpool @ 3.15 Everton v Birmingham Everton have now got the taste of European football, and unless they can win the UEFA Cup results will have to improve for them to be in it again next year. They've been fairly mediocre this season so far with no sort of consistency. They went into extra time midweek and have to plan for an away trip to Nurnburg next week too. Birmingham on the other hand are fighters, drawing at Liverpool and only going down to the single goal at Chelsea, City and Blackburn and at home against United. An Arteta-less Everton aren't going to find them easy to break down and at odds on represent no value at all. Under 2.5 goals is 4/5 here but I think should be priced even shorter, one goal may settle it but a repeat of Birmingham's last visit to Merseyside and 0-0 would be no surprise. 2.5pts under 2.5 goals @ 1.79 0.5pts 0-0 @ 12.0 Fulham v Reading This is a great chance for Fulham to pick up a much needed win against a team that just cannot stop conceding away from home. The only slight problem is Fulham are just as bad, they can't score with one goal in 4. What will happen here is anyone's guess... Will Fulham start scoring? Will Reading stop conceding? It really could be any score from 0-0 to 4-4 and as a result I'm giving it a wide berth. Middlesboro v Spurs Spurs travel up to the Riverside with new boss Juande Ramos hoping they can build on their midweek Carling Cup win with 3 much needed points. To be honest, they couldn't have hand-picked a better team to play against. Boro are struggling having lost 6 of their last 7, and although Spurs haven't been much better they can get a result in the North East, whether it's a win or not I can't see less than a point for Spurs here as the leaky 'Boro defence will struggle to keep them out - the final score depending on how well their own very leaky back four performs, but 'boro don't really have the fire-power to trouble them and with Mido out they could struggle even against Spurs. A lay of Middlesboro is my call Lay Middlesboro to win 2 points @ 3.3 Newcastle v Portsmouth Staying in the North East and a really tough game to call. Newcastle are strong at home winning their last 4 at St. James', but Pompey are strong away, again winning their last 4. It really is a tough match to call and I've looked everywhere for the value. Other people may conclude differently but I can't find any... anywhere... it's another no bet. Wigan v Chelsea On paper this match will only have one result, and I agree with that. Since getting back in the Premiership Wigan have never got so much as a point against any of the "big four" and this isn't going to change soon. Chelsea have too much class for them and this will show, they're playing more fluid, attacking football and scoring lots of goals while Wigan aren't playing as well as they have been the last few seasons. All signs point to a decent win for Chelsea, however Wigan on their day can keep to total down. The odds on Chelsea outright don't appeal so the handicap of -1.25 looks a good bet (half stake lost if Chelsea win by 1 goal), with a small saver on 0-1 and a little on the unquoted (4 or more scored by a team) Chelsea are my bet of the weekend. 4pts Chelsea -1.25 v Wigan 0.5pts 0-1 @ 7.2 0.5pts Unquoted score @ 7.2
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Saturday Premiership, by corblimeyswife on Nov 2, 2007 23:01:31 GMT 1, wow this is amazing, I love your report, maybe you could do a post match one too! I am really impressed.  Respect!!! and Come On CHELSEA!!! ;D (Sorry couldn't resist that ;D)
wow this is amazing, I love your report, maybe you could do a post match one too! I am really impressed. Respect!!! and Come On CHELSEA!!! ;D (Sorry couldn't resist that ;D) |
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Saturday Premiership, by manchestermike on Nov 3, 2007 14:05:48 GMT 1, Why thank you MrsCBL ;D
Why thank you MrsCBL ;D
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Saturday Premiership, by manchestermike on Nov 11, 2007 15:07:09 GMT 1, Bit late... but still
Sunday, 11 November 2007
Super Sunday
And it is as well with no less than six Premiership games plus a plethora of others around Europe.
Birmingham v Aston Villa
First up is the Midlands derby with the 1pm kick off as Villa travel the small distance across the city having not won away yet this season, losing 1 and drawing 3, but if you look at the games they should have got at least a point at Manchester City where they were the better team and hit with something of a sucker punch, they lost a 3 goal lead at Spurs, and in all reality should have beaten Bolton too. Birmingham meanwhile have a mixed record at home (2-1-2) where they have kept it very tight in the main. However I expect today to be different.
Villa are coming into a bit of form and bar their home defeat to Manchester United they haven't lost in their last six games while Birmingham have lost 4 and won just one of theirs. I expect this game to be fairly similar to the Tyne-Tees derby yesterday but I think that unlike Newcastle did Villa will have too much for Birmingham and edge a tight, nervy affair at what is a decent price.
1.5pts Villa to beat Birmingham @ 2.7
Chelsea v Everton
Both clubs come into this game off the back of good results in Europe midweek, the point for Chelsea and a win for Everton, and this could, quite possibly be the game of the day. Both sides have a few injuries - Cech, Terry and Ferreira for Chelsea - Johnson, Arteta, Baines, Stubbs and Vaughan for Everton. The most telling stat for me in this game, as it is with most Chelsea home games, is that they haven't lost at Stamford Bridge for 46 games! This run will come to an end at some time, but I don't see today as that day. I just don't think Everton will have enough to beat Chelsea, and I'm loathe to back the blues at odds of circa 1.4 against a team of Everton's undoubted quality.
So, where do we go? The 'no bet' is always an option, but I feel that a correct score may pay dividends. I think with Chelsea's defensive injuries Everton can break through and score at some point, I also think Chelsea should win, and as a rule they don't tend to score many... 2-1 it is.
0.5pts Chelsea to win 2-1 @ 9.4
Bolton v Middlesbrough
Hmm... this one looks fun! Two poor teams face off at the Reebok today, two teams who currently sit in the bottom 5 of the table and who could easily be in the bottom 5 at the end of the season. Bolton will be on a high following their great comeback in Munich midweek but are on a run of 4 home games without a win, while 'Boro have lost their last 5 away. It doesn't really make for the most exciting of matches on paper.
However I think Megson has got something going already at Bolton, he seems to be quickly winning around the fans who were opposed to his appointment (I think the Bayern result went a long way towards doing this). Bolton also took a weakened squad to Germany in preparation for this game and will be fired up to achieve their 2nd home win of the season. It's not a game to be betting big on, but I think they may just do it, but with Anelka out and Diouf suspended it'll be a game I pass on.
Manchester United v Blackburn
Two of the form teams in the Premiership, United unbeaten at home, Blackburn unbeaten away, United scoring for fun, Blackburn tight at the back. All is set for what should be a good game.
United will be missing the injured Wayne Rooney while Reid isn't in the Blackburn travelling party. I think Blackburn will come to keep it tight and frustrate, and they'll do it well. This isn't going to be a match where United score another four. However I think in the end United should have too much, and knowing a win will take them top (Arsenal play tomorrow) the result will be bashed out.
1pt HT Draw / FT United @ 4.7
Spurs v Wigan
In much the same way I pointed out Bristol City were in a false position at the top of the Championship yesterday, Spurs are in a similar situation at the bottom of the Premiership. Wigan however are not.
With Wigan on a six game losing streak now is the ideal time for Ramos to get his first league win as Spurs boss and begin the slow crawl up the table. Managerless Wigan have an away record of 0-1-5 and this won't get any better today. The Spurs players are fighting for their positions under the new boss and today I feel a few of them may show him exactly what they can do. The odds are a bit skinny for me so I'm looking at Spurs to take the lead early and keep it.
2pts HT Spurs / FT Spurs @ 2.12
Portsmouth v Manchester City
For City's 100% 7/7 record at home they've not looked great on the road (1-1-3) losing 0-6 last time out at Chelsea and I'm taking Pompey to pile on the pressure this afternoon. Pompey are also unbeaten at home and City seem to have reached a slightly sticky part of the season, struggling past Sunderland at the COMS last weekend while Pompey destroyed Newcastle away from home.
On their day Pompey can score, and score a lot and City are missing key defender Micah Richards through injury. I'm sure Sven has told City to keep it tight and solid, but the team he is building doesn't play like that... and due to this I think they will struggle. At just odds on Pompey appeal for a good size bet, but I'm splitting it over a couple of Asian Handicaps to give me a slightly better result if Pompey win by more than 1 goal.
2pts Portsmouth -0.5 @ 1.91
2pts Portsmouth -0.75 @ 2.19
Bit late... but still
Sunday, 11 November 2007
Super Sunday
And it is as well with no less than six Premiership games plus a plethora of others around Europe.
Birmingham v Aston Villa
First up is the Midlands derby with the 1pm kick off as Villa travel the small distance across the city having not won away yet this season, losing 1 and drawing 3, but if you look at the games they should have got at least a point at Manchester City where they were the better team and hit with something of a sucker punch, they lost a 3 goal lead at Spurs, and in all reality should have beaten Bolton too. Birmingham meanwhile have a mixed record at home (2-1-2) where they have kept it very tight in the main. However I expect today to be different.
Villa are coming into a bit of form and bar their home defeat to Manchester United they haven't lost in their last six games while Birmingham have lost 4 and won just one of theirs. I expect this game to be fairly similar to the Tyne-Tees derby yesterday but I think that unlike Newcastle did Villa will have too much for Birmingham and edge a tight, nervy affair at what is a decent price.
1.5pts Villa to beat Birmingham @ 2.7
Chelsea v Everton
Both clubs come into this game off the back of good results in Europe midweek, the point for Chelsea and a win for Everton, and this could, quite possibly be the game of the day. Both sides have a few injuries - Cech, Terry and Ferreira for Chelsea - Johnson, Arteta, Baines, Stubbs and Vaughan for Everton. The most telling stat for me in this game, as it is with most Chelsea home games, is that they haven't lost at Stamford Bridge for 46 games! This run will come to an end at some time, but I don't see today as that day. I just don't think Everton will have enough to beat Chelsea, and I'm loathe to back the blues at odds of circa 1.4 against a team of Everton's undoubted quality.
So, where do we go? The 'no bet' is always an option, but I feel that a correct score may pay dividends. I think with Chelsea's defensive injuries Everton can break through and score at some point, I also think Chelsea should win, and as a rule they don't tend to score many... 2-1 it is.
0.5pts Chelsea to win 2-1 @ 9.4
Bolton v Middlesbrough
Hmm... this one looks fun! Two poor teams face off at the Reebok today, two teams who currently sit in the bottom 5 of the table and who could easily be in the bottom 5 at the end of the season. Bolton will be on a high following their great comeback in Munich midweek but are on a run of 4 home games without a win, while 'Boro have lost their last 5 away. It doesn't really make for the most exciting of matches on paper.
However I think Megson has got something going already at Bolton, he seems to be quickly winning around the fans who were opposed to his appointment (I think the Bayern result went a long way towards doing this). Bolton also took a weakened squad to Germany in preparation for this game and will be fired up to achieve their 2nd home win of the season. It's not a game to be betting big on, but I think they may just do it, but with Anelka out and Diouf suspended it'll be a game I pass on.
Manchester United v Blackburn
Two of the form teams in the Premiership, United unbeaten at home, Blackburn unbeaten away, United scoring for fun, Blackburn tight at the back. All is set for what should be a good game.
United will be missing the injured Wayne Rooney while Reid isn't in the Blackburn travelling party. I think Blackburn will come to keep it tight and frustrate, and they'll do it well. This isn't going to be a match where United score another four. However I think in the end United should have too much, and knowing a win will take them top (Arsenal play tomorrow) the result will be bashed out.
1pt HT Draw / FT United @ 4.7
Spurs v Wigan
In much the same way I pointed out Bristol City were in a false position at the top of the Championship yesterday, Spurs are in a similar situation at the bottom of the Premiership. Wigan however are not.
With Wigan on a six game losing streak now is the ideal time for Ramos to get his first league win as Spurs boss and begin the slow crawl up the table. Managerless Wigan have an away record of 0-1-5 and this won't get any better today. The Spurs players are fighting for their positions under the new boss and today I feel a few of them may show him exactly what they can do. The odds are a bit skinny for me so I'm looking at Spurs to take the lead early and keep it.
2pts HT Spurs / FT Spurs @ 2.12
Portsmouth v Manchester City
For City's 100% 7/7 record at home they've not looked great on the road (1-1-3) losing 0-6 last time out at Chelsea and I'm taking Pompey to pile on the pressure this afternoon. Pompey are also unbeaten at home and City seem to have reached a slightly sticky part of the season, struggling past Sunderland at the COMS last weekend while Pompey destroyed Newcastle away from home.
On their day Pompey can score, and score a lot and City are missing key defender Micah Richards through injury. I'm sure Sven has told City to keep it tight and solid, but the team he is building doesn't play like that... and due to this I think they will struggle. At just odds on Pompey appeal for a good size bet, but I'm splitting it over a couple of Asian Handicaps to give me a slightly better result if Pompey win by more than 1 goal.
2pts Portsmouth -0.5 @ 1.91
2pts Portsmouth -0.75 @ 2.19
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Saturday Premiership, by manchestermike on Dec 1, 2007 12:26:54 GMT 1, A slightly new direction on my Premiership write ups as any match that is a no bet game I won't be previewing... also the Villa v Arsenal match is an evening kick off so I'll preview that separately.
Chelsea v West Ham
On paper Chelsea should win this game, but they are missing a few players for the visit of West Ham with Essien, Cech, Ballack, Malouda, Carvalho and Ferreira all out. However the Hammers are missing their own fair share of players but will hopefully welcome Ashton and Bowyer back and they could cause Chelsea a few problems if they are on song. As a result I'm going to have a small play on the draw and hope that West Ham can frustrate for a while.
1pt Chelsea v West Ham to Draw @ 6
Blackburn v Newcastle
After going down 0-4 to Villa at Ewood Park midweek Blackburn will be hoping to bounce back against a Newcastle side that have been getting progressively worse as the season has unfolded. The fans have turned on Big Sam and there are rumours that the players are doing the same. To be fair Mark Hughes couldn't have really asked for a better fixture to get back on track and the home fans will be right behind their team as they look to beat a side that has scored three and won on each of their last two visits to Ewood. I think both teams will be looking to ensure there are no repeats of their last results so will hope to keep it tight at the back and as such the unders could be a decent place to start with a view to a possible trade
2.5pts Under 2.5 Goals @ 1.92
Sunderland v Derby
Sunderland were battered last time out (7-1 at Everton) while Derby have been hammered a few times this season, today's result depends on how Sunderland bounce back. Roy Keane is the key here, he has gone on record about the 7-1 and he will learn a lot from it. Results like that happen to the best of managers and teams but I think this game will be a testament to the spirit Keane has instilled in his team and they'll show him what they're made of. Derby haven't scored away from home yet this season and I don't expect much relief today
1pt Sunderland to win 3-0 @ 17
Wigan v Manchester City
City with poor away form, Wigan gritty at home, City missing their talisman Elano, Wigan with a new manager. So many variables today means this could go many ways. I see Wigan holding, frustrating, stifling City in the same way they did with Liverpool earlier this season and Arsenal last week, but City under Sven, as I've said before are a different team than last year and they'll need to grind these results out in order to keep in their position towards the top of the table. This could be where they show their mettle.
1pt HT/FT Draw/City @ 7.8
Championship
2pts West Brom to win at Crystal Palace @ 2.48
2pts Sheffield United to win at Coventry @ 2.82
2.5pts Double Watford & Ipswich @ 2.77
FA Cup
3pts Bury to beat Exeter @ 1.88
2pts Brighton to win at Torquay @ 2.42
Scotland
1pt Hearts to beat Celtic @ 4.8
2.5pts Dundee to win at Dunfermline @ 2.22
A slightly new direction on my Premiership write ups as any match that is a no bet game I won't be previewing... also the Villa v Arsenal match is an evening kick off so I'll preview that separately.
Chelsea v West Ham
On paper Chelsea should win this game, but they are missing a few players for the visit of West Ham with Essien, Cech, Ballack, Malouda, Carvalho and Ferreira all out. However the Hammers are missing their own fair share of players but will hopefully welcome Ashton and Bowyer back and they could cause Chelsea a few problems if they are on song. As a result I'm going to have a small play on the draw and hope that West Ham can frustrate for a while.
1pt Chelsea v West Ham to Draw @ 6
Blackburn v Newcastle
After going down 0-4 to Villa at Ewood Park midweek Blackburn will be hoping to bounce back against a Newcastle side that have been getting progressively worse as the season has unfolded. The fans have turned on Big Sam and there are rumours that the players are doing the same. To be fair Mark Hughes couldn't have really asked for a better fixture to get back on track and the home fans will be right behind their team as they look to beat a side that has scored three and won on each of their last two visits to Ewood. I think both teams will be looking to ensure there are no repeats of their last results so will hope to keep it tight at the back and as such the unders could be a decent place to start with a view to a possible trade
2.5pts Under 2.5 Goals @ 1.92
Sunderland v Derby
Sunderland were battered last time out (7-1 at Everton) while Derby have been hammered a few times this season, today's result depends on how Sunderland bounce back. Roy Keane is the key here, he has gone on record about the 7-1 and he will learn a lot from it. Results like that happen to the best of managers and teams but I think this game will be a testament to the spirit Keane has instilled in his team and they'll show him what they're made of. Derby haven't scored away from home yet this season and I don't expect much relief today
1pt Sunderland to win 3-0 @ 17
Wigan v Manchester City
City with poor away form, Wigan gritty at home, City missing their talisman Elano, Wigan with a new manager. So many variables today means this could go many ways. I see Wigan holding, frustrating, stifling City in the same way they did with Liverpool earlier this season and Arsenal last week, but City under Sven, as I've said before are a different team than last year and they'll need to grind these results out in order to keep in their position towards the top of the table. This could be where they show their mettle.
1pt HT/FT Draw/City @ 7.8
Championship
2pts West Brom to win at Crystal Palace @ 2.48
2pts Sheffield United to win at Coventry @ 2.82
2.5pts Double Watford & Ipswich @ 2.77
FA Cup
3pts Bury to beat Exeter @ 1.88
2pts Brighton to win at Torquay @ 2.42
Scotland
1pt Hearts to beat Celtic @ 4.8
2.5pts Dundee to win at Dunfermline @ 2.22
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Respect!!! and Come On CHELSEA!!! ;D (Sorry couldn't resist that ;D)
