Martin King's Sports Betting: Back Arsenal to win without conceding
Published Date:
03 October 2008
Arsenal responded to last weekend's humbling by Hull in some style against Porto in midweek and I'm expecting more of the same at Sunderland.
With Arsene Wenger's men having already won on trips north to Blackburn and Bolton, I expect them to win this one.
The Gunners have won their last four trips to the Stadium of Light, scoring 10 and not conceding once.
An Arsenal win is 8/13, while an Arsenal win to nil should
be checked out at 7/4.
FOOTBALL: Hartlepool are massively underpriced to beat Swindon Town at home tonight.
Pool are in good form, having enjoyed a good start to the season in league one.
Swindon on the other hand are extremely hit and miss and they've conceded nine goals in four trips. They certainly won't relish a chilly Friday night trip up north.
Take Sportingbet's offer of even money on a home win.
FOOTBALL: Bet365 are expecting the Cobblers' poor away run to continue at Crewe tomorrow.
The internet firm make Town 11/5 to win at Gresty Road, while struggling Crewe are 5/4 favourites. The draw looks the best bet, Betfred offering a generous 12/5.
A 1-1 draw is 6/1 with Betfred, who make the Cobblers 7/1 to nick it 1-0.
FOOTBALL: Chelsea were pushed out slightly for the Champions League by several bookies following a goalless draw away to Cluj – and a serious-looking injury to Didier Drogba.
The knee problem picked up by Drogba could deprive them of goals – he was a key member of the side which reached last year's final.
And that could well be behind both Paddy Power and William Hill pushing the Blues out from 4/1 to 9/2 for the trophy. Sky Bet stood firm at 9/2 though.
Bet365 took immediate action after the Ivorian was stretchered off during the second half.
They pushed Drogba out to 25/1 from 16s for the Premier League's Golden Boot.
Meanwhile, Liverpool are 12/1 shots after beating PSV. Manchester United are a best of 13/2. They won 3-0 at Aalborg on Tuesday. Arsenal are 10/1.
RUGBY UNION: The bookmakers have mixed verdicts on Saints' EDF Energy Cup bid, which starts against Bristol on Saturday.
Sky Bet clearly see them as a side who can make an impression in the competition after making them 12/1 sixth favourites, while in stark contrast, Betfred and bet365 class Saints as 33/1 no-hopers.
Top Welsh side Ospreys are the clear market leaders with most firms at 7/2.
RUGBY UNION: Danny Cipriani made his comeback from injury for Wasps last night and immediately Sky Bet have made him 1/5 to start for England in their next international.
With first-choice fly-half Jonny Wilkinson dislocating his knee on Tuesday night, Cipriani has been made favourite to start at 10 against the Pacific Islands on November 8.
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03 October 2008 9:34 AM
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