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EPL Wrap – Week 29
Author: TheDoctor14 Mar
We’ve witnessed the bulk of Week 29 in the Premier League, but there are still two games to be played over Monday and Tuesday. With both matches of the utmost importance to Europa League spots, Sportsbook.com has placed odds on each game.
Liverpool: -400
Draw: +425
Portsmouth: +1000
Wigan Athletic: +230
Draw: +230
Aston Villa: +110
For now, let’s recap the weekend’s best action.
Tottenham (3) vs. Blackburn (1): Spurs took another step closer to a Champions League qualifying berth on Saturday, after they beat Rovers comfortably at home.
Despite having a decent amount of possession, it took quite a while for Tottenham to get their game going. With Roman Pavlyuchenko in such stellar form, you would have put money on him taking goals in both the 15th and 19th minutes. As it was, Spurs fans had to wait until the minute before halftime to celebrate their side going into the lead – Jermain Defoe slotting one past substitute keeper Jason Brown from a corner.
The Russian striker did manage to convert some of his chances in the second session, however; first on 55 minutes, and then again shortly after Christopher Samba’s effort saw Blackburn pull to within one. Despite getting Rovers on the scoreboard, it was obvious that it was always going to be Tottenham’s day.
Bolton (4) vs. Wigan Athletic (0): In an incredible display, Owen Coyle’s men produced their best result of the season as they blasted themselves clear of the relegation zone.
Wanderers were really the only team that turned up to the Reebok Stadium on Saturday. When Johan Elmander put Bolton into the lead after 10 minutes, Wigan never looked like they’d be able to catch them. Even though the score remained unchanged until the second half, a resurgence from the visitors seemed extremely unlikely.
That notion was made all the more certain when Kevin Davies converted a penalty just two minutes into the second period. More followed soon after with Fabrice Muamba scoring his first goal for Bolton before Matty Taylor grabbed his team’s fourth with his first touch of the ball.
Chelsea (4) vs. West Ham (1): Chelsea stay in close contention for the Premiership after a big win over West Ham. However, it wasn’t all smooth sailing for the Pensioners.
Possession was the name of the game at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea started off extremely well. After a few half-chances went begging, the Pensioners struck, with Alex latching on to a tantalizing cross. It was all one-way traffic after that, with the Hammers hardly getting a touch of the ball. That said, against the run of play they managed to equalize after Scott Parker pulled out one of the goals of the season.
Chelsea fans were getting impatient with their team in the opening minutes of the second half, but Didier Drogba appeased the crowd with a clinical finish in the 56th minute. Florent Malouda rounded off his man of the match performance with Chelsea’s third, and even though it was already over, Drogba managed to grab just one more to round out the day.
Manchester United (3) vs. Fulham (0): Another week, another Wayne Rooney-inspired performance for Manchester United.
With their last meeting ending in a 3-0 scoreline in favor of Fulham, Sir Alex Ferguson couldn’t afford to rely simply on his star striker. As with most matches United are involved in, the home side used the first half to wear down their opponents; with the majority of their goals coming in the last third of their matches, United’s failure to score in the opening exchange wasn’t cause for concern.
After the break however, they were immediately on the front foot. Wayne Rooney opened proceeding with a cracker inside the first 30 seconds of the restart. Over the next half an hour it was incredible that United’s lead didn’t double, but they weren’t going to sit back and protect a one-goal buffer. With just six minutes to go, Rooney snatched his 32nd goal of the season, while Dimitar Berbatov wrapped it all up just before the final whistle.
Don’t forget that there are two more Premier League games to be played this week, as well as some exciting Champions League action, and you can make a wager on all of them at Sportsbook.com.
EPL Preview – Week 29
Author: TheDoctor11 Mar
Only ten matches remain for Premier League clubs. That means only ten more chances to win the title, and only ten more chances to evade the relegation zone. For some, it’s going to be an uphill battle; while for others, certain results will be expected.
Sportsbook.com has placed odds on every match over the weekend, so head on over and make a tip on your favorite club.
Birmingham City: +175
Draw: +225
Everton: +145
Birmingham City vs. Everton: Birmingham City have shown English football that they intend to stay in the Premier League for some time to come. With one of the best first season’s back in the EPL, Alex McLeish’s men are within striking distance of a Europa League spot. Their home form has been good all season – having only lost twice – and they are coming off the back of two consecutive victories, so expect the boys in blue to be playing for a win.
The Toffees are flying high at the moment, and while their away form hasn’t been as flawless and their recent matches at Goodison, they will still feel that they can come away with a win at St. Andrews. With Landon Donovan set to depart England on Monday, this will be the last chance for the American to make an impact on the Premier League this season. Expect a close affair.
Burnley: +120
Draw: +220
Wolves: +220
Burnley vs. Wolves: Burnley will make up one half of this relegation battle, and they will feel that they should be the team to come away with the points. Having only picked up a single point on the road, their matches at home are the only thing that can keep them in the top tier of English football. Brian Laws hasn’t had an easy time since taking over the Clarets, but he’ll certainly be looking for a strong victory come Saturday.
Wolves are currently safe from relegation, but only on goal difference. Defeat at Turf Moor would send them right back into the bottom three, with the possibility of 19th position if Hull manage to take points against Arsenal. With some of the lowest scoring in the league coming from both clubs, we shouldn’t expect too much in the way of goals.
Chelsea: -500
Draw: +500
West Ham: +1100
Chelsea vs. West Ham: The Pensioners can go right back to the top of the table – for a day, at the very least – with a win over struggling West Ham. In anticipation of a second leg meeting with Inter, Carlos Ancelotti may choose to rest some of his key players. However, it’s doubtful that Chelsea fans will have forgotten their most recent loss against Manchester City. The home side are strong favorites to take this one out, and it’s hard to see any other outcome.
West Ham may be three points clear of the bottom three, but they are by no means safe from relegation. With no points from their last two matches, and some horrific away form, Gianfranco Zola will surely be happy with a single point; anything to draw themselves away from the bottom of the table.
Manchester United: -400
Draw: +425
Fulham: +1000
Manchester United vs. Fulham: After a stunning 4-0 win over AC Milan in the Champions League, it’s hard to see any team stopping Manchester United – especially at home. They have won their last six matches at Old Trafford, and with Wayne Rooney fresh from injury and scoring even more goals with his head, Fulham have a very tough task ahead of them.
Roy Hodgson certainly knows that. The Fulham manager has kept his team lingering around the middle of the table all season, but they have produced their fair share of upsets already. In their last meeting, Fulham pulled off a miraculous 3-0 victory over United, and I’m sure that Hodgson will be ecstatic if his men can pull off a similar beating. They may be stark underdogs, but don’t write off the Cottagers just yet.
Be sure to keep an eye on Sportsbook.com over the coming days as Premier League odds are updated.
Tiger Woods to Return
Author: Tucker11 Mar
There has been plenty of speculation about the future of Tiger Woods since his scandal broke, but it seems that the questions surrounding his career have been answered. He is set to return to golf for the Masters.
There were some rumors that he would be making his first appearance at the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill, but Fox Sports is reporting that Woods in indeed making his return in the first major tournament of the year. It’s certainly a risky plan for Woods as a poor performance in one of golf’s biggest events won’t do him any favors when it comes to winning back the respect of his peers and fans. To add to the pressure, Woods hasn’t been fairing well at Augusta in recent years. In fact, in his last seven appearances he’s only won once.
Though, as Fox Sports has pointed out, it’s a pretty controlled environment with only accredited press and respectful galleries surrounding him in his return. He won’t have to worry about the prying tabloid press or unruly fans. Whether he wins or loses, it’s sure to be one of the biggest sporting moments of the year, and BetUS is offering a few props on the man’s return. This includes:
Will Tiger win his next Major he enters?
Yes: +300
No: -600
What will Tiger shoot in the 1st round?
PAR or less: -450
Above PAR: +275
BetUS is also offering the following odds on the US Masters:
To Win
Tiger Woods: +300
Phil Mickelson: +500
Padraig Harrington: +1200
Rory McIlroy: +1500
Geogg Ogilvy: +1500
There’s many more on offer, so get to BetUS to check it out!
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