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Portsmouth v Newcastle – Live on Setanta Sports 1, k/o 17:15pm
After Pompey secured a place in the FA Cup final last weekend their focus now switches to this weekend’s Premiership match against Newcastle. The first match between these sides this season ended in a convincing 4-1 victory for Portsmouth at St. James’ Park. Portsmouth will be hoping that the Premiership’s form striker Defoe, who has scored 8 goals in 7 games, will be able to add to his total after missing their mid week game against West Ham. Newcastle are chasing their fourth consecutive league win, which is their best run of the season. Kevin Keegan seems to have got the right formation with a three pronged attack. The bookies have installed the home team as favourites with VC Bet offering 11/10 while Newcastle have been priced at 15/5 by Centrebet.
BGbet are offering to refund all losing first goalscorer bets on Portsmouth v Newcastle game if Jermain Defoe scores at anytime in this match.¹
Liverpool v Blackburn – Live on Sky Sports 1, k/o 13:30pm
Having knocked Arsenal out of the Champions League in an entertaining 4-2 win at Anfield Liverpool now turn their attention to securing a place in Europe next year in the Premiership. Liverpool drew 0-0 with Blackburn at Ewood Park but will be looking to take confidence from the mid week Champions League match and better that result, thus increasing their lead over arch rivals Everton. Blackburn who have drawn their last two fixtures will be looking to push for a European place, so Liverpool should expect a tough test. Benni McCarthy, who has just signed a new three year deal to stay at Ewood Park till 2011, will be hoping to get on the score sheet. If you fancy a risky bet why not back David Bentley to score first with BGbet offering 14/1.
Liverpool win 1/2 Betterbet
Draw 16/5 VC bet
Blackburn win 6/1 Centrebet
BGbet are offering to refund all losing first goalscorer bets on Liverpool v Blackburn match if Steven Gerrard scores at anytime in this match.¹
VC Bet are offering to refund all losing first goalscorer bets and correct score bets on Liverpool v Blackburn match if Torres scores the last goal in this match.
Man Utd v Arsenal – Live on Sky Sports 1, k/o 16:00pm
Man Utd go into the game against Arsenal on a high after a 1-0 victory over Roma at Old Trafford gave them a comfortable 3-0 aggregate score line. However expect Fergie to make several changes to the side that started against Roma. Undoubtedly Rooney and Ronaldo, who have scored 38 league goals between them, will return to the starting line up for a match that could go a long way to deciding the title. Arsenal on the other hand will have to pick themselves up after their elimination for the Champions League. A must win game for Arsenal may mean a start for Walcott who came on for a cameo against Liverpool and set up Arsenal’s second goal with a fantastic run.. United are favourites with Betterbet offering 5/6 for a home win. Arsenal have been priced at 11/4 by BGbet
BGbet are offering to refund all losing correct score bets Man Utd v Arsenal match if the game finishes 0-0.¹
VC Bet are offering to refund all losing first goalscorer bets and correct score bets on Man Utd v Arsenal match if Ronaldo scores the last goal in this match.¹
Chelsea v Wigan – Live on Setanta Sports 1, k/o 8:00pm
Chelsea will be hoping to keep the pressure on Man Utd with a victory over Wigan. The first match between the two sides ended in a 2-0 victory for Chelsea with Lampard and Belletti netting for Chelsea. This, along with their mid week victory over Fenerbahce, will give Chelsea confidence of getting the job done. Chelsea may be forced to play their third choice keeper on Monday, with Cech out nursing another head injury and Cudicini picking up a muscle problem against Fenerbahce it leaving the door open for Hilario. Wigan go into the game on the back of a vital win against Birmingham. Wigan can still get dragged into a relegation battle so they will be looking to get at least a point. Chelsea are clear favourites for the win with Centrebet offering 1/4 for the home win. Betterbet are offering 11/1 for the upset with a Wigan victory.
BGbet are offering to refund all losing first goalscorer bets on Chelsea v Wigan if Frank Lampard scores at anytime in this match.
Odds subject to fluctuation - Odds taken at 9.00am 11/04/2008
¹ Refunds are in the form of free bets. Max stake £100 |
