What are the odds Becks returns to the Premier League? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

How can FIFA possibly dispel lingering allegations of bribery and corruption when England are ranked fourth-best team in the world? The rankings are worked out scientifically by the same boffins who tell us coffee is bad for us one year and then good for us the year after.

What are the odds Fergie refuses to be interviewed by Kelly Cates again this season? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

Kenny Dalglish's daughter Kelly Cates wasn't the only one desperate to know whether flop Manchester United keeper David De Gea will play against Chelsea on Sunday.

What are the odds Carlos Tevez never starts another game for Manchester City? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

What a nightmare in Munich for Manchester City – Carlos Tevez went on strike and Gareth Barry a go-slow. After his Munich mutiny, Tevez was reportedly viciously abused on his return to Manchester Airport.

What are the odds Everton will be relegated at the end of the season? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

Mikel Arteta out. Jermaine Beckford out. Will the last person to leave Everton please turn the lights out. What we're seeing at Goodison Park is not so much a fire sale as a closing-down sale.

What are the odds Owen Hargreaves makes less than three Prem starts for City? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

It will be a surprise to see Owen Hargreaves in a Manchester City kit when we're so used to him in a medical kit. The former England midfielder made just five appearances in his last three years at Manchester United – which is about as many as he's likely to get for City.

What are the odds Walcott and Lampard will miss out against Wales? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

Theo Walcott has an awful lot to say for a man whose last decent game for England has yet to be played. The Arsenal winger caused controversy with his recently-published autobiography, carpeting Fabio Capello for not taking him to the World Cup.

What are the odds Barton never plays for England again? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

It's hard to think of anyone less likely than Joey Barton to be spotted a museum, unless you include me. I really can't understand why people rate them so highly there's never anything new in them.

When the fixture computer plucked out Arsenal v Swansea for Saturday 10th September, most Arsenal fans could have been forgiven for thinking of not just of an easy three points from this early season fixture – but also about a goal fest!

But given the Gunners recent poor performances Arsenal fans are nervously looking over their shoulders – could Swansea do the impossible and win at the Emirates?

Park Chu Young is still awaiting his visa

In his first ever press conference after transfer deadline day, Arsene Wenger disputed the perception the 8-2 thrashing at the hands of Man Utd triggered the desperate last minute signing spree.

Instead the process was more deliberative in the like for like calibration for departing players.

The whirligig that is international week has left me struggling for time as we approach the mundane predictability of the SPL.
So this week's SPL preview has been drawn entirely at random.
Not by me.
I've shipped in a glamorous assistant, a glamorous assistant who is the number one draw every Wednesday night at a "gentleman's club" cabaret in Newcastle.

Mikel Arteta is poised to make his Arsenal debut against Swansea in the Premier League at the Emirates today and it could be worth a flutter on the Spaniard scoring the first goal. You can have FREE £20 bet on this thanks to our partnership with Unibet. And they go 9.0 for him to score first goal and 3.

Arsenal travel to Germany tomorrow to play the opening Group F Champions League match against Borussia Dortmund.

If you fancy Arsene Wenger's men, buoyed by the arrival of Mikel Arteta and Per Mertesacker amongts others, to win the group it may be worth taking Unibet's 11/10 on them before the two teasm clash – because if the Gunners were to get a win they would sure to trading odds on.

What are the odds Aguero beats Rooney to the Premier League Golden Boot? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

The form shown by Manchester's City and United this season emphasises the gulf in class between those sides with money and those without, especially when that money comes from the Gulf.

Join us for live blogging of Borussia Dortmund v Arsenal in the Champions League. Kick off is 7.45pm, team news posted as soon as we have it.

Live blog is 100% free to follow on your computer or mobile device and gives you up to the minute text updates from the match.

We've teamed up with Paddy Power to provide you with great bets, so for tonight's money back specials and a £50 free bet, check out our betting page.

What are the odds United don't concede once on their group stage travels? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

Manchester United have played nine away matches in the Champions League group stages over the last three years and conceded just two goals. That gives you an idea of how Fergie sets up his team in early away matches, and how p**s-easy United's groups have been.

What are the odds Harry Redknapp is England boss when Euro 2012 kicks off? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

Tales that FA bigwigs are working overtime to get Harry Redknapp to replace Fabio Capello as England boss BEFORE the Euro 2012 finals make my blood boil. The economy like it is and people are still getting overtime.

What are the odds Fergie refuses to be interviewed by Kelly Cates again this season? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

Kenny Dalglish's daughter Kelly Cates wasn't the only one desperate to know whether flop Manchester United keeper David De Gea will play against Chelsea on Sunday.

What are the odds Fergie refuses to be interviewed by Kelly Cates again this season? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

Kenny Dalglish's daughter Kelly Cates wasn't the only one desperate to know whether flop Manchester United keeper David De Gea will play against Chelsea on Sunday.

What are the odds Fergie refuses to be interviewed by Kelly Cates again this season? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

Kenny Dalglish's daughter Kelly Cates wasn't the only one desperate to know whether flop Manchester United keeper David De Gea will play against Chelsea on Sunday.

What are the odds Fergie refuses to be interviewed by Kelly Cates again this season? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

Kenny Dalglish's daughter Kelly Cates wasn't the only one desperate to know whether flop Manchester United keeper David De Gea will play against Chelsea on Sunday.

Join us for live blogging of Blackburn v Arsenal in the Premier League. Kick off is 12.45pm, team news posted as soon as we have it.

Live blog is 100% free to follow on your computer or mobile device and gives you real time text commentary from the match.

We've teamed up with Paddy Power to provide you with great bets, so for tonight's money back specials and a £50 free bet, check out our betting page.

What are the odds Fernando Torres doesn't start next weekend after THAT miss? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

Fernando Torres, Andy Carroll and Dimitar Berbatov are three of the most expensive players in the Premier League, and on Sunday they underlined why. Why supporters are still laughing, that is.

What are the odds Fernando Torres outscores Wayne Rooney on Sunday? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

Fergie has promised Dimitar Berbatov that he'll get some games this season – presumably Call Of Duty for his X-Box and Grand Theft Auto for his PlayStation. The only reason the £30million Bulgarian loafer hasn't gone down as the worst buy of all time is a man called F.

Tottenham Hotspur Liverpool promises goals & five Premier League bets to follow

Our EPL tipster Jim Knight has clocked up healthy profits with 11 correct tips from 15 selections so far this season. He inspects the form for this weekend.

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Arsenal take on Shrewsbury tonight at the Emirates in the Carling Cup with plenty of the youngsters given their chance to shine. And the inclusion of the starlets makes for an interesting book on the game. More experienced players such as Ju Young Park and Yossi Benayoun will be joined by the likes of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Ryo Miyaichi in the squad.

Why its time for Aron Winter to face reality such as it is and place his bets on the Champions League over a slim mathematical chance of making the MLS Playoffs.
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What are the odds Manchester United's unbaten start lasts longer than Manchester City's? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

Going through a season unbeaten is not an easy task, unless you're Audley Harrison's sparring partner. It's a little-known fact that Arsenal are the only team to go through an entire season in the top flight without losing a game, just as it's a little-known fact that Michael J Fox was the ­cameraman for The Blair Witch Project.

What are the odds Manchester United's unbaten start lasts longer than Manchester City's? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

Going through a season unbeaten is not an easy task, unless you're Audley Harrison's sparring partner. It's a little-known fact that Arsenal are the only team to go through an entire season in the top flight without losing a game, just as it's a little-known fact that Michael J Fox was the ­cameraman for The Blair Witch Project.

What are the odds Manchester United's unbaten start lasts longer than Manchester City's? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

Going through a season unbeaten is not an easy task, unless you're Audley Harrison's sparring partner. It's a little-known fact that Arsenal are the only team to go through an entire season in the top flight without losing a game, just as it's a little-known fact that Michael J Fox was the ­cameraman for The Blair Witch Project.

Join us for live blogging of Arsenal v Bolton in the Premier League. Kick off is 3pm, team news posted as soon as we have it.

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What are the odds on Big Sam being the next England manager? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

Sam Allardyce has all the credentials to be the next England manager, according to Sam Allardyce. Big Sam has always been on the fringes of the England job. A man his size is generally on the fringe of most things, typically food.

Robin van Persie will be chasing yet more goals when Arsenal get back into action in the Champions League against Olympiakos tonight.

And for the third consecutive game Unibet are offering the biggest odds about Arsenal winning a match 2-0 at 7.25 (27/4)!

This time around Arsenal play the Greeks at the Emirates in what is their second Champions League this season and the Gunners are 1.

What are the odds Manchester United's unbaten start lasts longer than Manchester City's? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

Going through a season unbeaten is not an easy task, unless you're Audley Harrison's sparring partner. It's a little-known fact that Arsenal are the only team to go through an entire season in the top flight without losing a game, just as it's a little-known fact that Michael J Fox was the ­cameraman for The Blair Witch Project.

What are the odds Manchester United's unbaten start lasts longer than Manchester City's? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

Going through a season unbeaten is not an easy task, unless you're Audley Harrison's sparring partner. It's a little-known fact that Arsenal are the only team to go through an entire season in the top flight without losing a game, just as it's a little-known fact that Michael J Fox was the ­cameraman for The Blair Witch Project.

What are the odds Manchester United's unbaten start lasts longer than Manchester City's? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

Going through a season unbeaten is not an easy task, unless you're Audley Harrison's sparring partner. It's a little-known fact that Arsenal are the only team to go through an entire season in the top flight without losing a game, just as it's a little-known fact that Michael J Fox was the ­cameraman for The Blair Witch Project.

What are the odds Manchester United's unbaten start lasts longer than Manchester City's? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

Going through a season unbeaten is not an easy task, unless you're Audley Harrison's sparring partner. It's a little-known fact that Arsenal are the only team to go through an entire season in the top flight without losing a game, just as it's a little-known fact that Michael J Fox was the ­cameraman for The Blair Witch Project.

What are the odds Manchester United's unbaten start lasts longer than Manchester City's? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

Going through a season unbeaten is not an easy task, unless you're Audley Harrison's sparring partner. It's a little-known fact that Arsenal are the only team to go through an entire season in the top flight without losing a game, just as it's a little-known fact that Michael J Fox was the ­cameraman for The Blair Witch Project.

What are the odds Manchester United's unbaten start lasts longer than Manchester City's? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

Going through a season unbeaten is not an easy task, unless you're Audley Harrison's sparring partner. It's a little-known fact that Arsenal are the only team to go through an entire season in the top flight without losing a game, just as it's a little-known fact that Michael J Fox was the ­cameraman for The Blair Witch Project.

Join us for live blogging of Arsenal v Olympiacos in the Champions League. Kick off is 7.45pm, team news posted as soon as we have it.

Live blog is 100% free to follow on your computer or mobile device and gives you real time text commentary from the match.

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What are the odds Manchester United's unbaten start lasts longer than Manchester City's? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

Going through a season unbeaten is not an easy task, unless you're Audley Harrison's sparring partner. It's a little-known fact that Arsenal are the only team to go through an entire season in the top flight without losing a game, just as it's a little-known fact that Michael J Fox was the ­cameraman for The Blair Witch Project.