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West Brom v United: Fireworks expected in Fergie’s last game

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Manchester United travel to the Hawthorn's to take on West Brom in the final game of the season, and look cracking value at 1.83 with bet365 to round off with another victory. Success in the game will see them equal their best ever points haul in a Premier League season (91 in 1999/00), and the [...]

English Premier League Matchweek 38 Betting Odds and Predictions

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English Premier League Matchweek 38 Betting Odds and Predictions


So this is it. The last week of the season. Hope everyone had a somewhat profitable, if not, enjoyable time in your English Premier League endeavours even if you just read this column this season for fun.

Bookies Paddy Power reckon a Liverpool fan has one wish left

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Bookmakers Paddy Power never shy away from the chance to create a cheeky billboard and they certainly never miss an opportunity for some controversial PR. So, they've jumped on the news that Sir Alex Ferguson is retiring as Manchester United manager by suggesting that somewhere a Liverpool fan has just one wish left.

Who will play Alex Ferguson in the film of his life?

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With all manner of tributes coming in for Alex Ferguson after he announced his retirement from Manchester United, it was only a matter of time before a film is planned of his life. In fact, bookmakers have already started taking bets on which actor would play the role of Fergie. Paddy Power have opened their [.

Complacency could prove lethal against Chelsea

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United play host to Chelsea and look good value at a top priced 2.25 with Coral to beat their arch rivals. Since Roman Abramovich has taken over the Stamford Bridge, the Manchester United v Chelsea rivalry has gone to a whole another level in terms of both performance and transfer targets. The Red Devils [.

United will get back to winning ways at the Britannia

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Manchester United travel to the Britannia Stadium to take on struggling Stoke and look cracking value at 1.62 with Betfred to get back to winning ways. The Red Devils have tasted defeat against Chelsea in the FA Cup and in the league last weekend against arch rivals City in their last two matches, but the [.

United look to bounce back from derby defeat with away win at Stoke

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Manchester United will look to bounce back from Monday's derby defeat to cross-town rivals City when they travel to take on Stoke this weekend. The Premier League leaders are still clear favourites to lift the title, and Sir Alex Ferguson will know that three points at the Britannia Stadium will move them one step closer to the crown.

Manchester United favourites to beat City in derby at Old Trafford

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With eight games remaining in the Premier League season, Manchester United sit 15 points clear of cross-town rivals City at the top of English football, with it only a matter of time before the Red Devils are crowned champions. The Manchester derby on Monday night is irrelevant; United will win the league regardless of the score in one game.

Chelsea v Manchester United: Expect All Out War at Stamford Bridge

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Chelsea v Manchester United
FA Cup
Stamford Bridge, London
Monday April 1, 2013
12:30 GMT

Chelsea and Manchester United square up for this FA Cup replay after United let a two goal lead slip in the first game at Old Trafford. United have the form heading into this match as they beat Sunderland 1-0 away from home on Saturday afternoon while Chelsea lost.

Sunderland v Manchester United preview – United aim to break more records

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Sunderland v Manchester United
English Premier League
Stadium of Light, Sunderland
Saturday 30 March, 2013
12:45 GMT

Manchester United will be looking to move 18 points clear of Manchester City in the title race, with a difficult away trip to Sunderland.

Gareth Bale could make the difference against Swansea

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Spurs face a potentially tough trip to the Liberty Stadium to take on Swansea and are a top priced 2.38 with William Hill to get back to winning ways.

After being in superb form they have lost there last three matches in all competitions, but if the stats are anything to go by then they have every chance of coming away with all three points.

Carrick last goalscorer. Well why not, he was last year! Fancy a free bet? @bwin

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This weekend bwin are offering a free £20 bet to all RedRants readers as United make the journey South to take on struggling QPR at Loftus Road. It's a fixture that's gone predominantly United's way down the years and, after last years capitulation on the final day of the season away to City, United and [.

United have the chance to widen the gap at the top

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Manchester United travel to take on QPR on Saturday and will look to widen their advantage at the top of the Premier League to 15 points. With Manchester City and Chelsea playing each other on Sunday, Sir Alex Ferguson's men have the chance to take one step closer to becoming champions of England.

Manchester United v Reading Preview – United Should win Despite Plenty of Changes

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Manchester United v Reading
FA Cup
Old Trafford, Manchester
Monday 18 February, 2013
20:00 GMT

Manchester United will be looking to back up a positive result against Real Madrid last week with a win over Reading. Reading will be anticipating United making several changes which will give them a much better chance of causing an upset.

United strong favourites against Reading

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United are 1.25 with Betfred and Coral to beat Reading in their fifth round FA Cup clash at old Trafford and everything suggest they will do just that. They are are unbeaten in 12 matches in all competitions against Reading (W8, D4) and the last time they lost to them in the FA Cup was [...]

English Premier League

English Premier League Matchweek 37 Betting Odds and Predictions

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Everton vs. West Ham United (10 a.m. ET/7 a.m. PT): Before getting into this weekend's English Premier League card, best to offer up apologies for the perfectly abysmal 0-10 week that just passed. Wow. And not even close on any one of the 10 picks.

George's Premiership Predictions April 27 2013

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George had a good week last week with his Barclay's Premier League predictions with one perfect score and five correct results.

As this EPL season winds down with Manchester United already confirmed as champions after their 3-0 win over Villa, focus turns to the race for Champions League spots and the fight to avoid the drop.

George's Premiership Predictions April 20 2013

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George had a half-decent week last week with his Barclay's Premier League predictions with one perfect score and three correct results.

As this EPL season winds down with Manchester United almost confirmed as champions, focus turns to the dog fight at the foot of the table where there are a number of potential "six pointers" this weekend.

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George's Premiership Predictions April 13 2013

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George had a week to forget last week on his EPL predictions with only two perfect scores, but he's raring to go with this week's Premiership punts.

Saturday 13 April 2013

Reading 0 v Liverpool 2
Arsenal 3 v Norwich City 1
Aston Villa 2 v Fulham 1
Southampton 2 West Ham Utd 0
Everton 2 v Queen's Park Rangers 1

Sunday April 14 2013

Newcastle 1 v Sunderland 1
Stoke 1 v Man Utd 2

Tuesday 15 April 2013

Arsenal 2 v Everton 1 ‎

Last time's Premier League predictions

United could put the title to bed in the Manchester derby at Old Trafford

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It's the big one as United take on City in the Manchester derby at Old Trafford, and they are a top priced 2.3 with bet365 to beat their arch rivals. Sir Alex's side have won each of their last seven Premier League games and are now unbeaten in 18 (D2). They have kept six clean [...]

George's Premier Predictions March 16 2013

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Snoopie Myddleton does these week's Premier League's predictions lying on her back in tune with the universe and drunk on a variety of spirits.

Expect surprises and some left field Premier League predictions. Snoopie does it for you, so get on or get out.

Saturday 16 March 2013

Everton 3 v Manchester City 3 ‎
Stoke City 0 v West Bromwich Albion 2 ‎‎
Swansea City 3 v Arsenal 5 ‎
Southampton 3 v Liverpool 2 ‎
Aston Villa 2 v Queens Park Rangers 2 ‎
Manchester United 3 v Reading 0 ‎‎

Sunday 17 March 2013

Sunderland 4 v Norwich City 2 ‎
Tottenham Hotspur 1 v Fulham 1 ‎
Wigan Athletic 0 v Newcastle United 3 ‎
Chelsea 3 v West Ham United 2 ‎

Last time's Premier League predictions

London Derby: Spurs to hammer the Hammers

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It's London derby action for Spurs as they take on West Ham at Upton Park and they look cracking value at 2.2 with Betfred and Paddy Power to emerge victorious.

The stats are certainly very good as far as the Lilywhites are concerned as the Hammers have lost three of their last five home league encounters with them winning just one.

United to come away with all three points from QPR

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It's top versus bottom as United taken on QPR at Loftus Road, and they look banker material at 1.53 with bet365 to come away with all the points. QPR have taken just two points from 11 Premier League encounters with the Red Devils, and their last win at home against Sir Alex's men was way [...]

Bet’s be ‘avin you: Betting tips for the 23-24 February

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Buggery, buggery, buggery. Another week in which things get let down. Still no panic with £42 returned from the £50, and Crystal Palace highlighted the lunacy of their odds against in style, but Cheltenham's inability to force a winner and Gil Vicente's late defeat caused a great deal of hit to the bank balance.

Champions League

Madrid v Dortmund Free Bet Offer

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Real Madrid take on Borussia Dortmund at the Santiago Bernabéu in Spain on Tuesday 30th April in the crucial second leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final - and we've got a fantastic free bet offer to add to the excitement.

Place a pre-match bet on the Real Madrid v Borussia Dortmund game and we will give you a free In-Play bet to the same stake during the big match.

United could end Arsenal’s Champions League hopes

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United look cracking value at 3.3 with bet365 and Betfred to beat Arsenal at the Emirates. Sir Alex's side, who clinched their 20th league title earlier in the week with four games to go by beating Aston Villa 3-0, have a good record against the Gunners. They have won six and lost one of the [...]

Both sides to score but United favourites to beat Madrid

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United take on Real Madrid at Old Trafford tonight in the second leg of their Champions League tie (5.45pm KO, Live On ITV1) and are a top priced 3.2 with Coral to beat the mighty Spaniards. Sir Alex's side did well to draw 1-1 at the Bernabeu, where they created plenty of chances and Robin [...]

Tottenham Hotspur

Spurs v Fulham: Five points from six London derbies for Cottagers

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Spurs have an excellent record against Fulham and look a solid bet at 1.53 with Coral and Ladbrokes to beat them again at White Hart Lane.

The Liliywhites have won their last six league games in a row against the Cottagers, and the visitors have scored a total of only two goals in their last eight top-flight games against them.

Spurs favourites to win at Anfield

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Spurs travel to Anfield to take on Liverpool and look cracking value at 4 with William Hill to secure another three points and extend their unbeaten run.

The Lilywhites 2-1 victory over Arsenal in last weekend's North London derby meant that they have now gone 12 consecutive games in the top flight without defeat for the first time, and they have not lost in any of their last four games against The Reds.

Spurs favorites to kill Arsenal’s hopes for top-four finish

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It's the big one for Spurs as they square off against Arsenal in the North London derby, and they are a top priced 2.3 with Betfred to beat their arch rivals.

The starts are certainly good as far as the Lilywhites are concerned as they have lost only one of their last seven league home games against the Gunners.

The Rest

Sir Alex’s last game at Old Trafford – United to turn on style against Swansea?

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United take on Swansea in Sir Alex Ferguson's final home game in charge and are a top priced 1.33 with Coral and Ladbrokes to give him a winning send-off. The game, which comes on a day which will officially be crowned champions for a 20th time, will mean so much for players, fans and the [...]

Lebanese officials charged with fixing matches for sexual favours

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It is widely accepted that football corruption is most rife in Asia, but pretty sure that most authorities believed that games were thrown for financial reasons. However, three Lebanese officials have been charged been throwing an AFC match in Singapore. However, rather than financial gain, the officials were allegedly paid in free sexual gratification.

United favourites at the Stadium of Light

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United travel to the Stadium Of Light to take on Sunderland and are 1.67 shots with Boylesports and Coral to come away with all three points. That stats are certainly good as far as Sir Alex's men are concerned as Sunderland have won just one of their previous 23 Premier League games against them [..

Simonsig facing uncertain future

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Simonsig won the Arkle Trophy last week, as he was entitled to on all current form. The gallant Overturn set out to make it a jumping test but he was always going to struggle to lead out the race. Overturn certainly could not afford to make a mistake and once he had clattered the third [...]

Manager-less Reading head to Old Trafford for a beating

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United are 1.17 shots with bet365 and Betfred to beat Reading at Old Trafford and look worthy odds-on shots to do so. They weren't at their best when spurning a 2-0 lead against Chelsea in the FA Cup last week, but they didn't lose despite playing well below their best and I get the feeling [...]

Spurs vs. Arsenal betting preview

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People say that the form book goes out of the window in a local derby, although the last two games between Arsenal and Tottenham have been remarkably similar, with the Spuds taking the lead, getting a man sent off and losing 5-2. There would be a lot of happy Gooners if that was to happen for an amazing third derby in a row.

What price Giggs on his 1,000th appearance? #bwin

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It happened last season, why can't it happen again this season? As the clock ticked beyond 90 minutes at Carrow Road last season, United looked to be heading for the exit door with just a point after squandering the lead late in a game they knew they had to win. Up step Ryan Giggs on [...]

Ferguson may rest key players against Norwich

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United play host to Norwich and look worthy odds-on shots at 1.33 with bet365 to make it five league wins in a row. The visitors have won two of their last four league games against the Red Devil but they have both come at Carrow Road and they haven't won at old Trafford since August [...]

The History Of Football Goal Posts

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The History of Football Goal Posts

The football goals used in the modern game have evolved greatly since the original laws of the game were drawn up.

The 1848 Cambridge Rules stated that a goal should be awarded when the ball passed between upright posts and a string.