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Premier League Round 30 Roundup

March 27th, 2012 by Christopher Kisby

Speak the name of Peter Crouch and most football fans will probably tell you he is a ‘good old fashioned’ English centre forward – and a lanky one at that.

It also wouldn’t be out of place to term the 31-year-old international as a bit of a journeyman, considering that he has played for a whole host of clubs up and down the country.

But on Saturday evening at the Britannia Stadium, Crouch made the entire nation sit up and take note with an absolute wonder strike against title chasing Manchester City.

Undoubtedly the highlight of the footballing weekend, the usually awkward looking striker teed himself up perfectly before lashing a scintillating 30 yard effort past a hapless Joe Hart.

A goal worthy of winning any game for sure – but Stoke were to be denied thanks to a late Yaya Toure goal which kept Roberto Mancini’s side in contention, but only just.

Indeed, it probably wasn’t such a great weekend in terms of football betting and City were just one of a handful of ‘top teams’ who failed to land the odds for backers.

Resurgent Chelsea looked a sure thing at home to Spurs who have slumped beyond all proportions in recent weeks.

But Harry Redknapp worked wonders to galvanise his side who in truth were probably a little unlucky to only come away with a point.

Liverpool were perhaps the biggest disappointment of the weekend – the Reds carried absolute banker status heading into their fixture with basement boys Wigan Athletic at Anfield, but another dire display meant the visitors were able to claim a vital three points in their quest for survival.

Newcastle maintained their solid season to net a decent touch for punters at West Brom, whilst Arsenal continued to fire all guns blazing with a consummate 3-0 success over lowly Aston Villa.

The battle to beat the drop is really intensifying – and Alex McLeish’s Villains could indeed find themselves dragged into the mire unless they can turn the form around fast.

QPR were unable to build on a fine midweek comeback against Liverpool as they lost to Sunderland, whilst Wolves’ heads dropped once again after losing 2-1 on the road at Norwich.

Bolton Wanderers were unquestionably the main beneficiaries at the wrong end of the table as they completed a league double over Blackburn Rovers to move out of the drop zone.

The relegation battle as it stands looks completely wide open and punters should now be able to obtain decent prices about whichever team they fancy to lose Premier League status next season.

But the main focus will of course be matters at the summit of the table and both Manchester clubs are now on level points after the weekend’s action.

The betting should, nonetheless, heavily favour United who will be ready to pounce on Monday evening and win their game in hand against Fulham to extend three points clear.

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Premier League Round 29 Roundup

March 21st, 2012 by Christopher Kisby

It certainly takes a lot to make the business of football second nature and the results inconsequential.

The devastating events which took place on Saturday evening at White Hart Lane are proof enough that there is more to life than football, as supporters across England and indeed the rest of the world became united in shock and hope that everything would be alright.

Sunday’s action was, quite rightly overshadowed, but Manchester United’s victory at Wolves was still nothing short of emphatic.

Sir Alex Ferguson deservedly continues to reap the plaudits as the best reaction manager on the planet and it still beggars belief how the Scot can create and instil such an effective ‘bouncebackability’ quality in his squad.

Battered in Bilbao, the Red Devils turned out like a refreshed and reformed side at Molineux and put struggling Wolves to the axe with optimum efficiency and class.

Questions were asked following the defeat in Spain and punters up and down the country were dubious as to whether United warranted such heavy favouritism on the back of their travels.

The outcome was never in doubt and the champions will now take all the beating as they seek to defend their title.

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Newcastle have developed a reputation for being everyone’s second favourite team following their gutsy displays throughout the campaign.

Tough and relentless, the Geordies also have a touch of class and a manager who has grown significantly into the position.

The Toon Army had to survive a few scares, but a 1-0 success against a decent Norwich side left the Magpies still on course for European qualification.

Pardew, arguably for the first time in his career, carries a real aura of confidence and strength on the touchline – attributes which are undoubtedly cursing through the veins of the players as well.

The F.A Cup contributed to the reduced Premier League roster over the weekend and for the first time in a while; teams appear to be treating the competition with the highest importance.

Chelsea fell out of the title race a long time ago and the F.A Cup represents the most realistic chance of silverware for the Blues.

A 5-2 trouncing of Leicester City prolonged an excellent start for interim boss Roberto Di Matteo at the Bridge – and the Italian also inspired what was a tremendous performance from Fernando Torres who quenched his goal drought with a brace.

Liverpool and Stoke fought out a real battle of a quarter-final on Sunday – and the Reds did well to come out on top.

Teams have to play with 100% intensity to overcome the Potters and Liverpool certainly marked that criteria led by influential captain Steven Gerrard and the tireless Dirk Kuyt who increasingly looks like he would be an asset to any Premier League side.

With crucial midweek fixtures to come, the campaign really feels like it is gathering pace and English football’s most eventful season for years looks set to spring even more surprises yet.

Let us just hope that each and every one of them is positive and supporters and punters can fully enjoy the remainder of what is left to come.

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Premier League Round 28 Roundup

March 13th, 2012 by Christopher Kisby

Long-time Premier League leaders Manchester City now face a real test of their mettle after surrendering top spot to arch rivals United with just ten games to go in the 2011/2012 campaign.

An unexpected defeat at Swansea has left Roberto Mancini’s men chasing for the first time and the Red Devils have now assumed odds-on favouritism to retain their top flight crown.

And with a likely ‘winner takes all’ derby fixture still to come, the head to head battle between the champions and great pretenders can only intensify further.

After a major wobble at the turn of the year, it is United who now look the real deal once again – and their solid if unspectacular victory over West Brom was a hark back to the days when they consistently rolled teams over with ruthless efficiency.

All of City’s excellent work, including the tremendous 1-6 rout of United at Old Trafford, could ultimately mean nothing if they cannot hold their form at the most vital time of the year and the doubters will now be readying to stick the boot in should they fail to overcome a difficult run in.

City will swiftly require an Arsenal like riposte and the Gunners continued to impress on Monday night against Newcastle United at the Emirates.

It wasn’t exactly the most fluent Gunners performance in memory, however it was refreshing, even for the neutral spectator, to see a once toothless side battle tenaciously for ninety minutes and earn a tough three points through sheer persistence.

Toon boss Alan Pardew was rubbing his hands together fifteen minutes in after Hatem Ben Arfa opened the scoring, but the hosts levelled almost instantly and proved much the better outfit for the remainder of the contest.

The Magpies now have it all to do if they are to qualify for Europe and the same can also be said for Liverpool who turned in yet another inept display on the road against Sunderland.

Sunderland were good value for their hard fought 1-0 success and Reds boss Kenny Dalgleish must now be tearing his hair out with his side still failing to muster any kind of rhythm even on the back of a Carling Cup win.

One manager intent on making an instant impact is interim Chelsea No.1 Roberto Di Matteo and the Italian will have been pleased to see the Blues scrap out a narrow 1-0 victory over Stoke at the Bridge.

Didier Drogba showed a glimpse of his very best to turn in the decisive goal which keeps the club well in the hunt for a fourth place finish.

Elsewhere, Bolton came out on top in what was a massive relegation ‘six-pointer’ against QPR at the Reebok Stadium, whilst Wolves’ demise showed no signs of stopping as Blackburn carried out another successful raid on Molineux.

Another loss for ailing Tottenham Hotspur at Everton pushed Harry Redknapp a step closer to the vacant England hot seat and Villa fans enjoyed a rare moment of cheer and excitement as Andreas Weimann’s first top flight strike earned them a last gasp result over Stoke to quell any lingering relegation fears.

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Premier League Round 27 Roundup

March 6th, 2012 by Christopher Kisby

It certainly didn’t take long for the inevitable to happen.

Barely six months after his controversial appointment as Chelsea manager, 33-year-old Andre Villas-Boas was sent packing from his post at Stamford Bridge after the Blues were condemned to yet another league defeat by West Brom at the Hawthorns.

Gareth McCauley’s late strike finally sealed the pressured Portuguese’s fate and he will leave the club lying fifth in the table and on the brink of a premature Champions League exit.

But the beleaguered boss will surely be wondering how he could have ever been a success after such intense media focus and a lack of time and resources afforded to rebuild Chelsea’s ageing squad – which now appears to be cracked beyond repair.

Rafa Benitez and ‘Special One’ Jose Mourinho lead the race for the hot seat.

Meanwhile, Manchester United took the sting out of Spurs with a fabulous 1-3 triumph at White Hart Lane as Ashley Young lashed in a brace to add to his recent goal for England against the Dutch.

Wayne Rooney also netted in what was a must win game for the Red Devils following Manchester City’s comfortable 2-0 result over Bolton Wanderers at the Etihad.

The gap between the cross-city rivals remains at just two points heading into the final eleven games of the campaign with Tottenham now beaten off in third.

And Harry Redknapp’s men could struggle to hold that position as Arsenal continue to press for the best possible finish to a difficult and indifferent season.

Buoyant from their 5-2 victory in the North London derby last week, the Gunners landed decent odds at Anfield against a flat looking Liverpool, courtesy of a double haul from star man Robin Van Persie.

Demba Ba fluffed a penalty for Newcastle but still managed to force an equaliser in a heated Tyne and Wear exchange at St James’ Park.

Nicolas Bendtner’s first half spot kick appeared to have been enough for Sunderland when keeper Simone Mignolet superbly parried away the Senegalese’s effort from twelve yards.

But the Magpies continued to dominate proceedings and Ba was on hand late in the day to bundle the ball home for a point – and reward the many punters who had anticipated a stalemate prior to the kick-off.

Elsewhere, new Fulham sensation Pavel Pogrebnyiak kept his shooting boots on as the Cottagers destroyed a woeful Wolves outfit 5-0, whilst Swansea City maintained their solid season with a cosy 0-2 away win at Wigan Athletic.

With the bottom five clubs separated by just two points, the battle to beat the drop is going to be just as frantic as the chase for Premier League glory.

Blackburn had the chance to suck Aston Villa into the equation at Ewood Park; however a 1-1 final score meant that the Villains retain adequate breathing space in 15th – with Rovers still up to their necks in trouble three places below.

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