Championship Betting

Premier League

The tense rivalries at both ends of the Premier League recommence this weekend with vital battles raging for the title, Champions League places and to avoid relegation.

Liverpool’s unexpected defeat to Wigan last Monday means that the fourth Champions League spot really is up for grabs. Tottenham are one of a handful of teams with realistic European ambitions and they can continue their push for fourth spot with a home win against Blackburn Rovers in front of the TV cameras on Saturday. (more…)

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FA Cup

The FA Cup reaches the quarter final stage this weekend with Chelsea the firm 11/10 favourites to retain the trophy they won at Wembley in May.

Carlo Ancelotti’s side have not been on the best form in recent weeks, and host a Stoke side who were unbeaten in 2010 before Arsenal’s late show at the Britannia Stadium on Saturday. Tony Pulis’ team were my 40/1 outside tip for the Cup before the third round, and even though Chelsea might not be firing on all cylinders, their home record is terrific and I can’t see the Potters winning this one. (more…)

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A Betting Guide to this weeks Main Sporting Events

Football Betting

The FA Cup reaches the quarter final stage this weekend with Chelsea 11/10 favourites to retain the trophy they won in May. The Blues face Stoke City at Stamford Bridge whilst two of their London rivals - Fulham and Tottenham - meet at Craven Cottage. In the other ties, Reading host Aston Villa and Portsmouth face Birmingham.

In the Premier League, Manchester United can continue their title challenge with a win over Wolves at Molineux. (more…)

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Carling Cup Final

The first major domestic silverware of the season will be decided this Sunday as Aston Villa take on Manchester United in the Carling Cup Final at Wembley.

United have shown signs of taking this tournament more seriously in recent years with two of their three League Cup wins coming in the last four years. The reigning champions have played a much stronger side in the Carling Cup in the last couple of years and haven’t lost a fixture in the tournament since September 2008. (more…)

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Coca Cola Championship – Betting Guide and Preview

With sixteen or so matches left in Europe’s most competitive football league, the Championship title looks to be a three horse race.

Newcastle United are the current 10/11 favourites to take the Championship title and return to the top flight at the first time of asking. Chris Hughton has done a quietly efficient job since taking over at the Magpies and it is 1/4 that they will be promoted at the end of the 2009/10 season. (more…)

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