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Weekend Football Betting Tips
by Ben, last updated 2006-12-13 23:29:18Gerry's Picks
by Gerry McDonnell
Ex-Panda BullI feel a genuine affinity with Alan Pardew; as I too have been unjustly dismissed from the workplace. My only ‘crime’ was being young and in love. Admittedly, it was wrong of us to consummate our relationship during working hours; but I remain convinced that the zookeeper overreacted.
Eggert Magnusson may well rue the decision to harpoon the former Hammer-head. Alan Curbishley is undoubtedly a competent replacement, but like Frank Lampard, he’ll take a while to find his feet. The ‘Egg man’ has handed Man U three points at a cracking 1/2.
Rio Ferdinand is unable to look back on his time at Upton Park with any real fondness; he has the memory span of a dead goldfish. Rio and Vidic look rock solid at the back, a United clean sheet appeals at 11/10.
Chelsea will have to beat Everton to keep pace with the leaders, and I’m absolutely convinced that they will. I’m all over the 4/7 like John Terry on a referee.
Let’s hope that Drogba keeps the theatrics to a minimum. (Diving is only ever acceptable after several lagers.) Didi looks the most likely first scorer at 9/2.
Roman Abramovic has placed £500m in a trust fund to secure Chelsea ’s future. Ashley Cole was expecting £505m; he’s so upset about the situation he’s in talks with his publisher. I’m grabbing 5/2 about Chelsea winning 1-0 or 2-0.
Sol Campbell represented Arsenal on 197 occasions and he can justifiably feel proud that he avoided a breakdown in the majority of those matches. Sol returns with a Pompey team who have conceded 25 goals on their last 7 trips to Highbury; you’ll be mad if you miss the Gunners at 4/9.
The influx of foreign owners in the Premiership may appear a cause for concern, but like the ‘back-pass rule’ or giving women ‘the vote’, there’s nothing to fear in practice. Liverpool are quite rightly licking their lips at the thought of a cool Sheikh; I’m excited about 4/6 for a Pool win at the Valley.
Newcastle are suffering with injuries. Owen, Ameobi, Parker, Duff, Bramble, Moore , Bernard, Harper, Carr, Emre, Solano and Sibierski are either ruled out or doubtful; and in a stunning development, Kieron Dyer may also miss the game through injury. Watford can snatch a draw at St James’ Park at 13/5.
Apart from the top four places, the Premiership is completely wide open this season. The result of Reading v Blackburn could be absolutely anything; except for a draw or an away win. The Royals are smoking at 6/5.
Neil Warnock has been remarkably restrained on the touchline this season; i’ve a feeling that he’s about to explode like Robbie Savage when the average price of a caravan rose dramatically in the late 90s. Wigan look a great bet at 10/11 to light the spark.
El Hadji Diouf is suspended for the trip to Aston Villa; allowing him to spend some quality time at home with his wife. All the stats point to a draw like it’s a ginger boy in a ballet class. Get involved at 11/5.
Man City are unbeaten at home and Tottenham are yet to win away; the 6/4 about a home win looks a trifle too big. I expect City to come out all guns blazing from the start. In Manchester , that’s not a metaphor.
My computer is a lot like the wife, if the information is punched in correctly, positive results are guaranteed. My spreadsheet plays a sound if the odds offered by a bookmaker are greater than the actual probability of success; when I placed 5/4 next to Fulham, it whipped out a guitar.
Liverpool, Reading , Wigan, Chelsea and Fulham are the sure-fire selections for the weekend accer. The payout of 21/1 is so sweet; it reminds me of my first love. I’ll never forget you Ling-Ling.
Weekend Betting:
Charlton v Liverpool Saturday 16th December 12:45 Live on Premiership Plus
Charlton 5/1
Draw 14/5
Liverpool 4/6
Get on: Liverpool
Match Special:
Liverpool to score four or more goals 6/1
Arsenal v Portsmouth Saturday 16th December 15:00
Arsenal 4/9
Draw 10/3
Portsmouth 15/2
Get on: Arsenal
Match Special:
Gilberto to score at any time 4/1
Newcastle v Watford Saturday 16th December 15:00
Newcastle 8/11
Draw 13/5
Watford 9/2
Get on: Draw
Match Special:
No goalscorer in the match 10/1
Reading v Blackburn Saturday 16th December 15:00
Reading 6/5
Draw 23/10
Blackburn 13/5
Get on: Reading
Match Special:
Doyle to score the first goal 5/1
Wigan v Sheff Utd Saturday 16th December 15:00
Wigan 10/11
Draw 12/5
Sheff Utd 7/2
Get on: Wigan
Match Special:
Camara to score two or more goals 11/2
Aston Villa v Bolton Saturday 16th December 17:15 Live on Premiership Plus
Aston Villa 11/8
Draw 11/5
Bolton 11/5
Get on: Draw
Match Special:
Petrov to score in a 1-1 draw 25/1
Everton v Chelsea Sunday 17th December 13:45 Live on Sky
Everton 11/2
Draw 14/5
Chelsea 4/7
Get on: Chelsea
Match Special:
Chelsea to keep a clean sheet 11/10
Man City v Tottenham Sunday 17th December 15:00
Man City 6/4
Draw 23/10
Tottenham 9/5
Get on: Man City
Match Special:
Richards to score with a header 9/1
West Ham v Man Utd Sunday 17th December 16:00 Live on Sky
West Ham 13/2
Draw 10/3
Man Utd 1/2
Get on: Man Utd
Match Special:
Saha to score two or more goals 5/1
Fulham v Middlesbrough Monday 18th December 20:00 Live on Sky
Fulham 5/4
Draw 9/4
Middlesbrough 5/2
Get on: Fulham
Match Special:
Fulham to score three or more goals 4/1
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