Premier League Betting

Online bookmaker Paddy Power have a Money Back Special running for Blackburn v Wigan betting on Monday night. This is a massively important match in the relegation battle, and it is a game which Rovers need to win in order to keep their survival hopes burning for the final day of the season. The pressure is on Rovers boss Steve Kean, who has remained resolute through the club’s troubles, and knows that realistically his side need two wins from two. When Blackburn and Wigan come together, it usually produces some excitement, and there have been three penalties scored in the last two games between them. There was also a red card flashed in the season’s earlier meeting at the DW Stadium, and if there is another red card on Monday, then the Paddy Power special kicks in.

If any player in Blackburn v Wigan betting is shown a red card, then online bookmaker Paddy Power will refund all losing First Goalscorer, Last Goalscorer, Correct Score and Scorecast single bets placed on the match. This provides some great coverage for your betting on these markets, and in the First Goalscorer market for example, Blackburn’s Yakubu, who has netted five times in six EPL matches against Wigan, is 5/1 favourite. In the Correct Score market, a 1-1 draw is trading as the favourite option at 11/2 with Paddy Power and so great coverage on bets like these can be taken with the Paddy Power Money Back Special. Online bookmaker Paddy Power offer a free £50 bet for new customers registering an account. They will match the value of a first stake on a new account, up to that maximum value.

Blackburn v Wigan Betting Odds at Paddy Power
Blackburn 11/8, Wigan 15/8, Draw 12/5

Blackburn need a win but they have been few and far between for Steve Kean’s men. Rovers have lost six and won just one of their last seven Premier League matches, and that is why they are in the trouble they are in. Worryingly too, they have failed to score in three of their last five matches as well, which isn’t helping. Blackburn have the second worst defence in the league, and they have produced some terrible defensive displays. In their last match, a 2-0 defeat away at Spurs, Blackburn did not even manage to rustle up a shot on goal in a hugely disappointing performance. Naturally fans weren’t happy about their lack of fight. So it looks as if their main chance of survival is only going to come at Ewood Park, where they have lost just two of the last six. But those two defeats have come in the last three home games. They did produce three points on their home appearance, a 2-0 win over Norwich, and they need to really pick themselves up for this one. A defeat here and they will be playing Championship football next season. Fortunately they have a strong home record against the Latics. Going into the weekend, Blackburn are already three points adrift, and it could be worse before kick off if both QPR and Bolton win their Sunday matches.

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Wigan were unlucky not to pick up three points at the DW Stadium against Blackburn earlier in the season, and Rovers escaped with a point after Yakubu slotted a home a penalty almost ten minutes into injury time. That ended in a 3-3 draw, and when these two sides meet, as they have done thirteen times before in the Premier League, they have produced an average of 3.77 goals per game between them. There have been thirteen goals in the last two meetings between Rovers and the Latics, so would look for a high goalscoring game again in your betting options. Wigan have the form at the moment but it is a big difference from playing teams like Arsenal and Man Utd where there is time and space on the ball, to be harried and harassed by a physical side. Wigan are three points clear of the drop zone so there is still just a little bit of work do to in order to get over the line. Wigan are one of the most in form teams at the moment in the Premier League, winning five and drawing one of their last eight. If the league started eight matches ago, Wigan would be in fourth right now. It didn’t and they are not. A point would be enough for Wigan if both QPR and Bolton lose on the weekend. At least Wigan will have the advantage of knowing what the other relegation threatened teams will have already done as they head into this Monday night match.

Who are more famous at scoring dramatic late goals than Manchester United? That has been their forte for so many reasons, that never-say-die attitude which keeps them going until the final whistle. Well, United will look for some comfort back at Old Trafford on Sunday as they host Swansea in what is likely to be a must win game for them. United let their lead at the top of the Premier League slip to rivals Man City, as the Citizens beat the Red Devils 1-0 on Monday night. So now Sir Alex Ferguson sees his side trailing their greatest rivals by goal difference alone. Their task is simple. Keep winning and hope that Manchester City slip up in their final two matches. So United need to gun hard for Swansea on Sunday, and online bookmaker Paddy Power have a Money Back Special running for the big match at Old Trafford.

If there is a goal scored in the final five minutes of the match, then Paddy Power will refund lost stakes on any losing First Goalscorer, Last Goalscorer, Correct Score and Scorecast single bets placed on the match. This provides a great deal of coverage for your big Manchester United v Swansea betting.

In the First Goalscorer market, Wayne Rooney is the red hot favourite at 13/5 to net first in the match, with team mates Javier Hernandez and Dimitar Berbatov back at 4/1. So plenty of value there and also in the Correct Score market where the Red Devils to win 2-0 is the favoured option at 11/2. Bets like these and any other in the aforementioned markets will be covered by the Paddy Power Money Back Special. Only bets placed pre-match qualify for the offer. The highly rated bookie Paddy Power offers a free £50 bet for new customers registering an account with them.

Manchester United v Swansea betting odds at Paddy Power
Man Utd 2/11, Draw 6/1, Swansea 12/1

Are there any more twists left in the Premier League title race? City had a healthy five point lead at one stage, United then had a super comfortable eight point lead and both of them blew it. They now stand neck and neck with only goal difference separating them. It is not often that you will see Manchester United choking when they are in such a strong position, but that is what has happened as they have won just one of their last four league matches. Everything looked so simple for them to defend their league title, but following an odd team selection by Sir Alex Ferguson which cost the Red Devils a 1-0 defeat at City on Monday, they are now the ones chasing again. United have dropped eight points out of the last possible twelve, which is all a big surprise. It started with an away defeat at Wigan, and then they blew a 4-2 lead at home against Everton to only earn a point, and then the final agony of losing for the second time this season to their rivals City.

But there is no-one better at getting out of tight situations, no-one better when things are on the line than Manchester United. They have to look to Wayne Rooney, who has netted in each of his last six home games to pull them through here. The likelihood is that Jonny Evans and Danny Welbeck will both miss the match, but at home, you would expect that United will have enough to see off Swansea. United’s home form is solid as ever, that recent draw against Everton snapping a seven match winning streak. It was also the first time in four home games that United had conceded a goal as well, so it looks like the result against the Toffees was an anomaly and nothing more. United have never lost to Swansea at Old Trafford and they need that trend to continue.

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The Red Devils earned a tight 1-0 away win at the Liberty Stadium earlier in the season, but Swansea probably should have gotten something out of that match. Brendan Rodgers will bring Swansea to Old Trafford, looking for their first win there. Swansea’s record at Old Trafford is W0 D2 L6, and once again they go there as heavy underdogs. Swansea bring a fantastic style and flair to match day, they have superb passing and movement control, but they do lack a little bit of punch and quality up top where it matters. They are on a three match unbeaten streak, drawing two and winning one of their last three. The Swans haven’t won in their last three away matches though, losing away at Spurs and QPR before earning a point at Bolton. The Swans have style, but they may not have the substance to grind out a point here. With just one win in their last seven league outings, Swansea’s defence can be leaky but Manchester City will be hoping that it stays strong on Sunday.

Online bookmaker Paddy Power have a great promotion running for the massive clash of Newcastle v Man City betting on Sunday. This is bound to be a high drama affair and both sides have so much at stake riding on this game. For Manchester City, it is simply about winning the Premier League title for the first time. For Newcastle, it is about trying to muscle their way into the Champions League for next season. So huge prizes on offer for both of the sides as they meet on Tyneside on Sunday. This match could determine the destination of the Premier League title either way, and it is set up to be a thriller. Fortunately popular online bookmaker Paddy Power have a Money Back Special running for the big match.

Will there be late drama? If so, then Paddy Power are offering a money back special as insurance, if there is a goal scored in the last five minutes of the game. If there is a goal in the last five minutes in Sunday’s big match, then Paddy Power will refund all losing First Goalscorer, Correct Score, Last Goalscorer and Scorecast single bets placed on the match. So this is a wonderful offer for Newcastle v Manchester City betting, one that provides a lot of coverage in popular football betting markets.

Newcastle v Man City betting odds at Paddy Power
Newcastle 4/1, Draw 29/10, Man City 4/6

In the First Goalscorer Market, you can see the glittering array of forward talent on offer. Carlos Tevez and Sergio Aguero are joint favourites at 4/1, backed up by Mario Balotelli and Edin Dzeko at 6/1. Newcastle have their own force of Papiss Cisse and Demba Ba at 7/1 and 8/1 respectively. So great value in the First Goalscorer market, all backed up but he coverage of the Paddy Power Money Back Special. In the equally valuable Correct Score Market, a 1-0 Manchester City win is the favourite option at 13/2 with the bookie.

Well, the bookies are very clear about who they think will win, but you can be sure that Magpies boss Alan Pardew will have his own ideas. Newcastle scored a massive three points for themselves at Stamford Bridge in the week, and it was that man Papiss Cisse with another brace, and both of them stunning finishes. Newcastle are in fifth place heading into the weekend, level on points with Spurs and just one behind Arsenal. So a place in the Champions League is still a viable option for them, but they have to pick up three points here against the league leaders. But Alan Pardew’s men are showing fantastic form having won seven of the last eight, with only a big slip up against Wigan ruining their fine form. Impressively too, the Magpies have kept six clean sheets in their last eight matches, and so they will be more than a match for City. Especially at home, because Newcastle have won their last four home matches straight, without conceding a goal.

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That is what City have to conquer if they want to get their hands on that league title. This is going to be a make or break match for them. They go into it on the back of a morale boosting home win over Manchester United last Monday, where they outperformed their opponents in every quality of the game. Now they need to try and do the same against the very strong Magpies. Fortunately, City do have a great record against Newcastle. Not only have the Citizens won the last two matches against Newcastle (scoring three goals on both occasions) but City have won seven of the last eight EPL matches against the Magpies. That is a very strong record which they have to keep going. Boss Roberto Mancini has to go for the jugular and it is what makes this match such a high profile, thrilling prospect. Both sides need the win. City’s form on the road has not been great over the second half of the season, but they have won their last two matches on the road. They have been given a second chance, and have gotten their noses back in front at the head of the table. Can they take that second chance and beat the Magpies?

Chelsea v Newcastle betting really needs to produce a result for the home side. The two are fighting it out, along with Spurs, for a fourth place finish in the table, and Chelsea are one point adrift of the Magpies and Tottenham. So this is going to be a crucial game for Di Matteo’s men, if they are going to confirm a Champions League place for next season. Online bookmaker Bet365 will be covering the game with their fantastic 0-0 Bore Draw Money Back Special. The highly rated bookie offers lost stake refunds on losing pre-match Correct Score, Half Time/Full Time or Score-cast bets, if they end up losing because the game ends in a 0-0 draw. That result would probably just about suit Newcastle, although both sides need to take a win to realistically keep chances alive of a top four finish until the final day of the season.

This coverage from Bet365 at least offers some insurance on your Chelsea v Newcastle betting, and the Blues have recently been held to 0-0 draws by both Tottenham and Arsenal. In the Correct Score market, Chelsea options are trading as favourite options with 2-0, 2-1 and 1-0 Correct Scores all trading at 7/1 with Bet365 in the market. So there is plenty of value in the market, as always, and this bet, along with any in the Half Time/Full Time or Score-cast markets will be covered by the Bet365 Bore Draw Special. Bet365 offer a free £200 bet for new customers registering an account with them. The bookie will match the value of your initial deposit with a free bet, up to the maximum value of £200.

Chelsea v Newcastle Betting Odds at Bet365
Chelsea ½, Draw 10/3, Newcastle 11/2

Chelsea have home advantage for this crucial fourth place showdown, and they are also looking to do the double over the Magpies for the season. Chelsea ran out comfortable 3-0 winners in the reverse fixture earlier in the season, and heading into this one with just one defeat in their last eleven home matches, the Blues look in good shape. They have still only lost one game under Roberto Di Matteo, and the boss was surprised by the energy which Chelsea showed on the weekend against QPR. The Blues, fired along by a Fernando Torres hat-trick, ran riot over the R’s with a 6-1 victory. Chelsea came storming out of the gates and because they had a patched up back line, the best form of defence, clearly was attack. Again, it was necessary for Di Matteo to shuffle his cards, with Jose Bosingwa stepping in as emergency cover at centre half.

The Champions League finalists will again have to muster their energy up for another massive game, and they just keep on coming for Chelsea It has been a crazy fixture list for Di Matteo to handle, with the FA Cup, Champions League and Premier League all throwing tough challenges his way. But they have come through everything, just about. They have rode their luck. They have battled hard. They haven’t played well at times, but they have been getting the jobs done. Is the big game mentality mode they are in going to be enough in Chelsea v Newcastle betting? The Blues are undefeated in the last five against Newcastle and they will be confident of leapfrogging the Magpies. Chelsea still have an away trip to Anfield to face Liverpool in the league, just a few days after next weekend’s FA Cup final against the Reds. So how will the Chelsea players cope? Will their stamina last the course? Chelsea are averaging over two goals per game at home this season, and are undefeated in seven at Stamford Bridge. But Newcastle bring a big threat with them.

Although Papiss Cisse and Demba Ba couldn’t find the back of the net for the Magpies last weekend, as they crashed to a 4-0 defeat at the hands of Wigan, Newcastle still carry a huge offensive threat. Chelsea’s back line is struggling for fitness, and so the pace of the Newcastle forwards, backed up by the creativity of Cabaye and Ben Arfa, could cause the home side some problems. Newcastle had a six match winning streak snapped by that heavy defeat against Wigan, so they head into Chelsea v Newcastle betting, in need of a pick me up from boss Alan Pardew. Newcastle have been playing so exciting, powerful football of late, but how much will that Wigan defeat have dented their confidence? Their defence had looked pretty watertight up until the weekend, when they were terrorised by Victor Moses. So can Didier Drogba, or the in-form Fernando Torres (whoever gets the nod) be able to expose the same kind of weaknesses? Or will the pace of Pappis and Ba undo the tiring Chelsea back line? Alan Pardew immediately called for a response from his troops, but this is a tough fixture. The Magpies go as underdogs, having lost three and won two of their last five away matches.

Monday, April 30th, will bring about the bit Premier League title clash at the Etihad stadium, as Mancehster City v Manchester United betting takes centre stage. This could be the make or break moment for Roberto Mancini’s challengers after being given a second chance following United’s championship wobbles. The Manchester derby is set up to be the big highlight of the season. Highly rated online bookmaker Bet365 is rolling out the betting red carpet for the big match, as they are giving punters the chance to get a free bet on Man City v Man Utd betting.

Just head to Bet365 and get a pre-match bet down on the Manchester derby. When you do, Bet365 will give you a free In-Play bet to use on the same match. The free bet will be to the same value as your initial (or largest) pre match stake, up to the maximum value of £50. This fantastic offer provides a great opportunity for you to try and pick up some extra profit on the match through the highly rated Bet365 Live In-Play portal. Betting live in play on the action opens up plenty of new opportunities, such as Next Goal, Match Goals, Total Corners, Half-Time Result and Full-Time Result. The options, both pre-match and live in play are many, so plenty of potential for winnings!

Can the Red Devils hold on to their three point lead at the top of the table? Remember they suffered a huge 6-1 defeat at home against the Citizens earlier in the season. So they have some revenge to enact on their bitter rivals. At least a point for Sir Alex Ferguson’s men should secure them the league title with just two matches to play after the big Derby. A win for City however, would send them to the top of the table on goal difference. So who has the strength and mental toughness to round out the season in this thrilling title race?

Do your pre-match Man City v Man Utd betting at Bet365 and get yourself a free bet. After placing a pre-match bet, place a Live In-Play bet once kick off has started, and if your first Live In-Play bet loses, then Bet365 will give your lost stake back as a free bet to the same value as your largest pre-match bet (up to a maximum value of £50). So what better way to bet on one of the biggest football matches of the season, than getting a free bet to try and enhance your winnings? Bet365 has all the coverage you need!

Bet365 also offers a free £200 bet for new customers registering an account with them. The bookie will match the value of your first deposit on a new account with a free bet, up to the maximum value of £200. So what better way to get to started with one of the most highly rated online bookmakers available? A superbly generous welcome bonus, and a free bet on the big, potentially title deciding Manchester derby?

The inevitable fall out of Chelsea’s feisty Premier League match against QPR back in last October has come to light for the reverse fixture on Sunday, of Chelsea v QPR betting. It was an ill tempered game back at Loftus Road, where Chelsea finished up playing with nine men after Jose Bosingwa and Didier Drogba left the field early. It was all the event in which John Terry was accused of racially abusing Anton Ferdinand, and while the two players will go head to head, all pre-match ceremonies of hand shakes have been called off. It is all about John Terry in the Paddy Power Chelsea v QPR Money Back Special. The first match was very ill tempered, and if John Terry is booked or sent off on Sunday, then Paddy Power will refund all losing First Goalscorer, Last Goalscorer, Correct Score and Scorecast singles on the match.

This is pretty solid coverage because ironically, John Terry is the only recognised centre half left for Chelsea at the moment, so the Blues have a problem at the back. David Luiz and Gary Cahill are both missing through injury, while Branislav Ivanovic is serving out a ban. It means that insurance can be taken on the First Goalscorer market, where Fernando Torres is priced at 4/1 to open the scoring, and the Correct Score market where a 2-0 Chelsea win is trading at 6/1. So bets like this will all be covered by the Paddy Power Money Back Special, if John Terry happens to get sent off.

Chelsea v QPR Betting Odds at Paddy Power
Chelsea 2/5, Draw 7/2, QPR 7/1

These two London clubs are going head to head for the third time this season. An early penalty at Loftus Road secured a shock win for the R’s early in the Premier League season, while Chelsea gained revenge with a win in the FA Cup. Chelsea have had a fantastic time under caretaker boss Roberto di Matteo, who has now led them to the FA Cup and Champions League finals. But there is still a lot of work to do in the Premier League, as they look for a top four finish. This is a big match for them in that race, as they go into the weekend, four points adrift of fourth placed Newcastle. Chelsea may have one eye on the big clash with Newcastle coming up next week. But now their cup exploits are over for a while, they have to get back into league mode. They will be favourites at home, where they are unbeaten in six now at Stamford Bridge. However, they have only managed two draws in their last two matches, so need to pick up the pace. They will have to do it with a patched up defence as well.

Chelsea v QPR betting is just a crucial for the visitors as well, as they look to pull clear of the drop zone. Rangers are one point out of the relegation zone at the moment, after giving themselves another boost when beating Tottenham at home last weekend. Anton Ferdinand does play in the London derby, and incidentally, this is the eighth London derby of Chelsea’s season in the league, and the Blues haven’t won one yet. So Mark Hughes may take that as a positive sign against his former club, to lead QPR to at least a precious point in their fight against relegation. However, while Rangers have knocked off Liverpool, Arsenal, Swansea and Spurs in consecutive home matches, their away form is still miserable. They have lost their last five straight on the road now, and they haven’t won in eleven away games. In that run off thirty three possible points, QPR have picked up just two. So while their home form is just about keeping them afloat, their away form leads a lot to be desired, and they have failed to score in their last two. Will they be able to burst the Chelsea bubble of euphoria though, after the thrilling week the Blues have had?

Here we take a look at some of the best Manchester City v Manchester United free bets and betting promotions around. Manchester City v Manchester United is going to be one of the biggest highlights of the weekend, and naturally online bookmakers are jostling for position to attract the most punters. This is one of those betting feeding frenzies, which leads to a host of great football betting promotions to take advantage of. With the Premier League title on the line in Manchester City v Manchester United betting on Monday, April 30^th, the fireworks that are likely to go off in the game can be matched by picking up extra bonuses and free bets for your football betting on the big game.

Bet365 Free Bet
Popular online bookmaker Bet365 have a great Free Bet offer running for the big Manchester derby. This is a tremendous offer for your Manchester City v Manchester United betting. Place a pre-match bet on the game, and get a Man City v Man United Free Bet in return. How this works, is that you place a pre-match bet, and then when kick off comes and you place a Live In-Play bet, if that first Live In-Play bet loses, then Bet365 will refund that lost stake to the value of your largest pre-match bet (up to the maximum of £50). So there is a Free Live In-Play betting awaiting punters at Bet365. The bookie offers a free £200 bet for new customers registering an account with them.

BetFred Double Delight
BetFred have gone with their Double Delight/Hat-trick Heaven promotion for their Manchester City v Manchester United betting. With this, you back a First Goalscorer, and if that selection is successful for you, if that same player then goes on to score a second goal at any time in the match, BetFred will double your initial First Goalscorer stake. The offer gets even better, because if a successful First Goalscorer selection nets a hat-trick in the game, then you would be paid out at treble the initial odds. So there is fantastic coverage on the big match’s First Goalscorer market with BetFred. The popular bookie offers a free £50 bet for new customers registering an account with them.

Paddy Power Wayne Rooney Free Bet
Online bookmaker Paddy Power are sticking with Wayne Rooney for their free bet offer in Man City v Man Utd betting. They will be hoping that the England striker will be shut out by the City defence, because if Wayne Rooney scores at any time during the game on Monday, Paddy Power will refund all losing First Goalscorer, Last Goalscorer, Correct Score and Scorecast single bets placed on the match. So great coverage, especially with Rooney in red hot form at the moment. Can he be the one to finally put an end to City’s title challenge? Online bookmaker Paddy Power offer a free £50 bet for new customers who sign up with them.

Blue Square Carlos Tevez Free Bet
Blue Square have gone with the Blue side of Manchester for their Man City v Man United free bet offer. Former Red Devil Carlos Tevez has been in fantastic form for City since his return from exile, and he has formed a deadly partnership with Sergio Aguero. If Carlos Tevez comes back to haunt his former employees by netting the first goal of the game, then Blue Square will refund all losing First Goalscorer, Last Goalscorer, Correct Score, Half Time/Full Time and Player Special bets as free bets. So a wealth of coverage there, and Tevez is scoring heavily and freely at the moment. Will he be the one to keep City in the title race? Blue Square offer a free £25 bet for new customers.

Bookies will be bracing themselves for an influx of wager for the forthcoming Manchester City v Manchester United betting, which kicks off on Monday, April 30th.  The Manchester derby is now nicely set up as the title decider in the Premier League, with the Red Devils holding a three point lead over the Citizens. With just three matches left in the season, this is going to be the make or break moment for Roberto Mancini’s men at the Etihad Stadium. Manchester City have a superior goal difference over United, and therefore, should they win next Monday, will take top spot in the league with two games to go. If City lose however, the title will be heading back to Old Trafford again. A draw would really do City no favours, as they would still then require United to have another slip up.

Where is the title going to end up? Here we take a look at some of the betting options already available for Manchester City v Manchester United betting.

This Season
The two sides met back on October 23^rd, 2011 and no-one expected the result which happened. City went and raided, no, pummelled Old Trafford into submission, as the Citizens thumped the Red Devils 6-1. Mario Balotelli and Edin Dzeko both netted a brace, while David Silva and Sergio Aguero also chipped in. The game was 1-0 at half time, but United lost Jonny Evans with a red card. The two sides also met in the FA Cup, and after City lost Vincent Kompany to a red card, United ran out 3-2 winners, despite a strong fightback from ten man City. It probably is going to be a close affair and therefore worth looking at the Winning Margin market for Man City v Man Utd betting. Man City to win by 1 Goal is trading at 10/3 with Bet365.

Red Card
So, from two meetings this season, there has been two red cards, both having detrimental effects. Neither team can afford to see red in this latest instalment of the Manchester derby. You should be able to find a price at 7/4 at BetFair for there being a sending off on Monday though.

Form
The race looked over a couple of fixtures ago, when Manchester City lost away at Arsenal, and the body language of the players completely showed that they knew their title challenge was over. They were a downbeat lot after coming off the pitch having suffered a 1-0 loss at the Emirates, but that defeat has relaxed the Citizens and they have gotten back to their best since then. Since that defeat, City have rattled off three straight wins, crushing West Brom and Norwich, before seeing off a battling Wolves at Molineux on Sunday. So, twelve goals in three games, and having conceded just one, it clearly shows what a difference carrying around title expectations make. When the pressure was lifted, City came back to life.

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Manchester United, in contrast have only won just one of their last three matches before heading to the Etihad Stadium. After putting in their worst display of the season when they lost away at Wigan, they followed it up with a 4-0 home thrashing of Aston Villa, but then came the drama of last Sunday. After 60 minutes of play, United held a 3-1 lead over Everton at Old Trafford, and then after 70 minutes were 4-2 up, and that is a situation from which you don’t concede points.But United did, they wobble, as Everton’s Jelavic and Pienaar struck with late goals to earn a 4-4 draw, and robbed United of two points. So is it United feeling the pressure? The saving grace here, is that they have scored eight goals in their last two games. They have also still kept six clean sheets in their last eight. They are wobbling, but haven’t fallen down yet.

Manchester City v Manchester United Outright Winner Odds
Man City 11/10, Man Utd 12/5, Draw 5/2 at Bet365

Key Men
Sergio Aguero has now netted five goals in his last three matches, and his partnership with Carlos Tevez is flourishing. Former United player Tevez will be the centre of attention maybe in the build up, but the finishing touches of Aguero is going to be key for City on the day. They need clinical finishing.

For United, it is all going to be about one man. That is Wayne Rooney, who is carrying the goalscoring can for them. With Hernandez not contributing much this season, Rooney just carries on scoring. Rooney has scored in the last six at Old Trafford, but hasn’t found the back of the net away from home in the last three. He is the biggest threat though, by far. First Goalscorer Betting: Carlos Tevez, Sergio Aguero and Wayne Rooney all 7/1 at Bet Victor.

The Run In
It is important to look at the Run In for each side after the Manchester derby, before getting all swept up in a possible Manchester City win. Even if they triumph in Manchester City v Manchester United betting, winning the title is no dead cert for them.

Man City remaining fixtures: After the Manchester derby, Roberto Mancini has to take his troops to the high-flying, in-form Newcastle United, which is not going to be an easy match at all, with the Magpies fighting for a top four finish. City then round out the season at home against relegation threatened QPR. While that home match against QPR should be three points, that tricky trip to Newcastle is a very tough call.

Man Utd remaining fixtures: United have the easier run in out of the two sides. After their visit to the Etihad Stadium, Sir Alex Ferguson faces a home match against Swansea, and then finish up with an away trip to Sunderland. You would expect the Red Devils to capitalise on the home game against Swansea, but Sunderland have the capacity to frustrate and shut teams out.

Premier League Title Winner Odds
Manchester United: 1/2 at Bet Victor
Manchester City: 7/4 at Bet365

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Will it be written into the annals of football history, that it was former Red Devils star Carlos Tevez who led Manchester City to their first Premier League title at the expense of Manchester United? After coming out of exile and apologising to the club for his behaviour, Tevez has formed a lethal partnership up front with Sergio Aguero since his return and City, who saw a five point lead at the top of the table disappear into an eight point deficit, have somehow found themselves just three points back of Sir Alex Ferguson’s men. So a win at home against the Red Devils on Monday would see City top the table on goal difference. How much of an influence will Carlos Tevez have. Will this be the moment where he repays City fans for his exile?

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Online bookmaker Paddy Power are running a great Money Back Special for Norwich v Liverpool betting. Just three points separate the two sides heading into Saturday’s match at Carrow Road, and the home side, under the management of Paul Lambert, would see themselves pulling level with the Reds as a big step for his club in their first Premier League season. It is all a matter of expectations and perspectives of course, because Liverpool are perceived to have had a terrible season, while Norwich, three points back have won a lot of plaudits. But there are clear differences, as Norwich haven’t been spending the big money on players like Liverpool have over the past year or so in order to try and win a league title. So can Norwich earn themselves three home points and aim not only for Liverpool, but for a very commendable and well earned top ten finish to the season?

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Norwich v Liverpool Betting Odds
Norwich 3/1, Draw 12/5, Liverpool Evens at Bet365

Paul Lambert’s Norwich City have the chance to draw level on points with Liverpool and that has to been seen as some kind of success for a first season in the Premier League. However, Norwich have been stumbling quite a bit lately, including a recent 2-0 away defeat at Blackburn, in which they should have done much better against a weak side. Still, it’s been a learning curve and the Canaries need to find a way just to tighten up things at the back at little bit. Their last home match resulted in a 6-1 drubbing by Manchester City, but the Canaries have only lost one of their last four at home now. Plus there was a well earned 1-1 draw at Anfield earlier in the season. Norwich are just a bit hit and miss, they are exciting going forward and will probably attack down the wings and try to get plenty of cross into danger man Grant Holt. A top half of the table finish is a big possibility for Norwich, they just need to raise themselves after a long season to get there.

Kenny Dalglish must be wondering why his side just can’t get the ball in the net. Thirty times now they have hit the woodwork this season, and missed chances against West Brom at Anfield cost them dearly again last weekend. After dominating the game, the forwards misfired again, wasting chance after chance and then the inevitable counter-punch happened from the Baggies. That left Liverpool with a terrible record of nine defeats in fifteen matches since the turn of the year. The Reds have lost Charlie Adam for the rest of the season, but they do get back Steven Gerrard, who sat out the West Brom defeat. Liverpool have come under fire at home badly lately, but they haven’t found any salvation on the road either. On their travels recently, they have lost four of their last five. They did manage three points in their last away game, the tense 3-2 win at Ewood Park against Blackburn. Averaging barely over a goal again isn’t enough for a club with such big ambitions. Now it is just about doing all they do in their remaining three games for some credibility, and hope to finish the season with a bang by winning the FA Cup.