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While the FA Cup may have lost some of its magic over recent years, the third round weekend remains one of the most romantic sets of fixtures in the football calendar.
The ties kick off on Friday night as Liverpool welcome Oldham and the Latics are 20/1 to register a shock win at Anfield.
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As ever, there’s a busy football programme over the Christmas weekend. A west London derby kicks off the Boxing Day action in the Premier League as Chelsea host Fulham with the visitors available at a whopping 9/1.
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Manchester City were finally beaten in the Premier League on Monday and Roberto Mancini’s side face another tricky game on Sunday afternoon. They host Arsenal who are on a good run of form although at home City should have enough. The 9/2 on Arsenal will tempt many, though.
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The big game in the Premier League is on Monday night as Manchester City take their unbeaten league record to Chelsea. Andre Villas-Boas’ side have continued to struggle in the league although they will be buoyed by their win at Newcastle last time out. City look a cut above the London side, though, and should be backed at 7/4.
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The pressure on Andre Villas Boas increased again this week after Chelsea were knocked out of the Carling Cup and things could get even tougher for the Portuguese manager this weekend. Chelsea travel to high flying Newcastle and the 3/1 about a home win will tempt many.
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After Manchester City ended their unbeaten start to the campaign last weekend, Newcastle United face another tough trip this Saturday as they face Manchester United at Old Trafford. The home side haven’t been firing on all cylinders of late but I expect them to win at 4/11.
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The Premier League returns this weekend with a couple of interesting matches that pit promoted sides against the title hopefuls.
Norwich City have acquitted themselves well since their return to the top flight and Paul Lambert’s side welcome Arsenal in Saturday’s early kick-off.
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The Premier League takes a break this weekend as eight nations fight for four berths at next season’s Euro 2012 Championships.
Ireland are 13/10 to win in Estonia on Friday evening, although the value there lies with a talented home side at 11/5.
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Newcastle continued their excellent start to the season with a 3-1 win at Stoke last Monday and Alan Pardew’s side look good value at 5/4 to keep up their unbeaten run with a home win over Everton in Saturday’s early kick-off.
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After their humiliating defeat to local rivals Manchester City last week, Manchester United will want to bounce back quickly, although they face a tricky away tie on Saturday against improving Everton. United are a slender 5/6 and I’d prefer to back the home side at 7/2.
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Arguably the biggest match of the season so far kicks off at lunchtime on Sunday as Manchester United host their ‘noisy neighbours’ Manchester City.
United will have to play better than they did against Liverpool and Otelul Galati but they have won this fixture by the odd goal in the last two seasons. Sir Alex Ferguson’s team have an excellent home record and so backing United at 21/20 looks like stunning value.
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The Premier League returns this weekend with a belter of a match to kick things off. Liverpool play Manchester United in a match between two of football’s biggest rivals with pride as well as points at stake.
Liverpool haven’t had the best start to their season whilst United remain unbeaten. Saying that, Liverpool convincingly won this fixture last season and there’s some value in the home side at 21/10.
