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English Premiership (EPL) Season 2009 - 2010 Weekend Wagers



English Premiership Betting - The Premiership Weekend Wager

Sporting predictions by Chris Clegg - Putting your money where your mouth is!

Darren Bent the rules on Sunday - think about the punters, Daz!

Picture this: Sunderland are 1-0 up and Darren Bent had scored first (as predicted by moi in last week's weekend wager); punters all around are getting very excited as Darren had scored the first from the spot (securing the 9/2 winner) and he had just won his team a second spot kick (we all had our fivers on a Bent hat-trick at 25/1 - the 'Fun-day' bet last week).

In fact, I had a fiver on anyone to score a hat-trick in the match on Betfair at 27/1...everything's going swimmingly until...SHOCK HORROR, Bent turns to his teammate and whispers, “Jonesy, we Kenwyne this without me taking this penalty, so you have it...”

“NOOOOOOOOO!!!” We cry. And our noses our firmly rubbed in the soil as Bent goes on to score a second later in the match, as does Kenwyne-Jones after dispatching BENT'S penalty with ease. Sunderland romp home (as predicted) 5-2 victors. If only Darren hadn't bent his partner's ear and taken the penalty, many of us would be significantly richer. Oh well, if you're taking my tips you're still over a hundred quid up. Keep reading.

Brucey's boys travel to the champions this week hoping to continue their good form. However, the only form they will see is Rooney and Owen's Racing form guide lying around the changing rooms. The form displayed by the Reds will be too good for Sunderland and there will be no bonus for Brucey's men this week. Get on United at 1/6 to bump up your accas!

The Wolves head back to Molineux

The Wolves head back to Molineux still yelping from the savage they suffered at the jaws of the Black Cats on Sunday. They'll be licking their lips at the prospect of a Portsmouth visit, though. Expect the Wolves to come out fighting and inflict more misery that could break the Hart of Pompey. Wolves are a tasty 10/11 which is what Everton were to beat Pompey last week (as predicted) and they duly obliged. So, too, will Wolves.

Tottenham are Keane to continue their good form after thrashing struggling Hull last week (as predicted - is there a recurring theme here?). Harry's men are 5/6 to win at Bolton this week, which they will do so with relative ease; Jermain's Defoe to score as Keane Robbed him of glory last week by notching 4.

I had to look twice at Wigan's odds at Hull this week: 13/10 (13/8 Hull; 11/5 draw). That's right, Wigan are odds against, against Hull, who are certainly due some good football, but for that you need good footballers. As tipped by me (what, again? I hear you ask...), Rodallega made the difference for Wigan against Chelsea last week (I wonder how many of you put your money on that?) and if Hugo turns up this week he may just rub Phil's nose in the Brown stuff.

The other Saturday match is at Turf Moor where Buuuurmingham will be entertained. Well, I don't think there will be much entertainment at the Moor on Saturday, in fact it will be as dull as dishwater - expect a low scoring game...but Burnley will just edge it - 11/10's not bad value; 2/1 about the Brum and 11/5 the draw, which is probably better value.

Chelsea v Liverpool

The big match on Sunday is at The Bridge and Liverpool are on the plane already, listening to Phil Collins, after their day in paradise last week - what, another? (as predicted) against Hull. I said Fernando et al would get a hat full and they did. Take heed this week and back the draw. Chelsea will be up for it and won't be beaten; they are 11/10 whilst 'Pool are 21/10 and the draw is the same price - I know which I prefer.

The early kick off on Sunday is at the Emirates as Arsenal and Blackburn enter the fray - if only 'Terry Henry' was still there to continue the battle pun... He's not, but Andrei will be Arse-havin (that's kickin ass not the other thing...) as Arsenal slay Blackburn butts in time for Alexandre to sing a Song around the Sunday lunch table. Arsenal are 1/5, Blackburn 10/1, 4/1 about the draw.

Zola's men are at Upton Park against Fulham this week and are nicely priced at evens. Fulham have struggled over recent weeks but Roy's boys won't roll over for Zola. It's 11/5 the draw and 11/5 a Fulham victory - too hard to predict so I'd steer clear. I'll be backing the draw though...

Everton

Lastly on Sunday, Moyes' boys are back on track and should beat Stoke. Get on at 8/15 (Stoke 9/2; Draw 5/2 - good value...)

I didn't mention the Monday match last week so for the benefit of the Man City fans I will this week. It's at Villa Park and Villa are 11/8 to beat City (13/8) and I think they just might do so as Agbonlahor has started playing again. About time too.

Wager of the weekend

Wigan to win at Hull (13/10), Wolves to beat Pompey (10/11), Spurs win at Bolton (5/6) and Burnley to beat the Blues of Birmingham (11/10). The four way accumulator pays over £160 for your tenner.

Trebles for Fun

Three draws (Liverpool/Chelsea at 21/10, West Ham/Fulham 11/5 and Villa/Man City 21/10) pays around £300


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