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Last weekend’s Premier League results were highly unpredictable, with Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea and Everton all failing to oblige at odds-on. This is how the In-Play odds unfurled at bet365…

Fulham v Man United got under way, with the champions available at 4/5 with bet365 to win this match. They had been 8/13 two days before the match, although the inclusion of de Laet, Fletcher and Carrick in defence has seen them drift with bet365. Conversely, the Cottagers were 11/2 earlier in the week, although the team news has seen them shortened to 7/2 and they have a bright start to the game.

Over at Eastlands, Manchester City score early and bet365 now offer 2/9 that the home side win, with Sunderland 12/1 and yet another draw available at 9/2. There are rumours that this is Mark Hughes’ last match in charge of the team – has he sent them out to score lots of goals and throw caution to the wind?

Meanwhile, the traders at bet365 are far from impressed by Manchester United after ten minutes. They offer 5/6 that the Red Devils win, although Fulham are also drifting to 15/4, despite Zoltan Gera having an effort brilliantly saved. Back at Eastlands and City are now 2-0 up, with Sunderland out to 25/1. John Mensah almost immediately scores for the Black Cats and they are cut to 14/1.

Fulham have been knocking on the door and Danny Murphy scores in the 22nd minute! Roy Hodgson’s team are chopped to 20/21 and Manchester United are now 13/5. We have seen Sir Alex Ferguson’s team come back several times over the years and they are 4/7 with bet365 to score the next goal. The Cottagers are 21/10 to score next and they sound like they are having plenty of joy against this makeshift defence.

Over at Eastlands, Sunderland are back! 2-2 and City are back to 8/11 to win the match after bet365 had previously quoted them at 1/14. There might be a few nervous punters hoping the home side can go further ahead!

After 30 minutes, it’s goalless at Ewood Park and Villa Park. Aston Villa are trading at 8/13 with bet365, although it’s 13/2 Stoke that have a goal harshly disallowed. Over in Lancashire, Tottenham are dictating the play and they are a tempting 5/4 with bet365. Blackburn are 11/4, but continue to struggle for goals.

Back to Craven Cottage and Man United were 5/6 before the match kicked off, although it’s Fulham are now 5/6 with bet365 as we hit the 38th minute. Roy Hodgson’s team are controlling the match and are good value for their lead. Meanwhile, Aston Villa are drifting towards the even-money mark, with bet365 going 8/11. Stoke are 6/1 and are defending stoutly, although will that disallowed goal come back to haunt them.

A Peter Crouch goal just before the interval see the bet365 match odds revised to Blackburn 11/1 – draw 7/2 – Tottenham 3/10. After a quick breather at half-time, it’s time to settle down for the second half and Bobby Zamora scores within seconds to make it 2-0 to Fulham. The Cottagers are now 1/10, with Manchester United 8/1 to turn this around.

Finally, the deadlock is broken at Villa Park with John Carew scoring on the hour mark. Martin O’Neill’s team had drifted to 6/5 before finding their way through and this is a clear example of why it pays to bide your time with the In-Play betting.

Another exciting In-Play Saturday at bet365 and it’s clear that the movement of prices often accurately reflects the balance of play in each match.