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Premier League Round 31 Roundup

April 15th, 2012 by Christopher Kisby

Alex Ferguson’s decision to bring Paul Scholes out of retirement may have wreaked desperation at the time but hands must be held up now to salute an absolute masterstroke from the Red Devils boss.

The 37-year-old’s addition has been crucial towards United’s Premier League recovery and subsequent extension over rivals City by a whopping eight points.

Betting suggested it was City’s title to lose just a few weeks ago and that has indeed been the case as Roberto Mancini’s set up has fallen to the ground.

United were already long odds-on to defend their crown after beating QPR 2-0 at Old Trafford but the blue half of Manchester still had a glimmer of hope heading into their match against Arsenal at the Emirates.

But ill-discipline and a wonder-strike from Mikel Arteta sealed City’s fate for the season and the forthcoming, highly anticipated derby clash at the Etihad is now more or less immaterial in terms of its influence on the Premier League overall.

Mancini verbally transfer listed the dismissed Mario Balotelli immediately after proceedings in North London and the unrest within City’s camp is plain and clear for all to see.

Most vitally perhaps, in regards to where the title has been won and lost, is the contrast between Ferguson and Mancini and how both men have handled certain issues with the media.

After exiting the Champions League, Ferguson removed all pressure from his squad and kept reasonably tight lipped in the face of the public.

Mancini, on the other hand, has been far from quiet and relaxed, continuously talking up his team and readily discussing important and influential subjects with the people behind the microphones and cameras.

And so it is, the race for Champions League qualification takes over between now and the end of the campaign, with the betting completely wide open for a top four slot.

Newcastle and Chelsea still trail Arsenal and Spurs, but both the Magpies and the Blues will be delighted to have closed the gap over the weekend courtesy of wins against Swansea and Wigan respectively.

The Geordies could well be the team to spoil the party – especially if Chelsea manage to prolong their run in Europe this season.

But with Barcelona up next for Roberto Di Matteo’s side, a place in the Munich final surely looks more of a pipe dream than a realistic possibility.

Down at the bottom, Bolton and Blackburn were both stuffed 3-0 meaning no progress was made by any of the teams looking to close in on Aston Villa who sit precariously in 15th.

The Villains turned in a spirited performance against Liverpool at Anfield, but Luis Suarez struck late in the day to claim a draw and leave Alex McLeish’s men still very much in the thick of things.

Liverpool are engaged in the F.A Cup semi-finals next weekend – and half of Merseyside will be invading Wembley for the Reds eagerly awaited tie against Everton, with the winner going on to face either Spurs or Chelsea in the final.

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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.