Goalless Draw Signals Relegation Scrap More Likely Than Lofty Expectations
Following the 0-0 draw between QPR and Newcastle, William Hill are offering 25/1 (QPR) and 12/1 (Newcastle) respectively that the sides qualify for Europe this season. Hills offer 9/4 that QPR are relegated this season and 7/1 that Newcastle are. QPR are 1/3 to stay up, while Newcastle are 1/16. Newcastle have been cut to 80/1 for a top four finish with QPR offered at 200/1.
The result indicates a dull, goalless draw but in reality it was anything but, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly. It has shown us that both sides will have a lot to say within the league but would have to be considered more as relegation fodder than European contenders.
Joey Barton made his debut for QPR and William Hill offer 4/1 that he scores six or more goals for the Royals this season and he is 1/2 to avoid a red card all season.
William Hill Odds:
Joey Barton Premier League Red Cards 2011/12: ½ none; 5/2 one; 9/2 one
Joey Barton Premier League Goals 2011/12: 2/1 0-1; 2/1 2-3; 5/2 4-5; 4/1 6+
Qualify for Europe: 12/1 Newcastle; 25/1 QPR
Relegation: 4/7 Swansea; 4/6 Norwich; 5/4 Blackburn; 15/8 Wigan; 9/4 QPR; 11/2 Bolton; 6/1 BAR
Top 4 Finish: 80/1 Newcastle; 80/1 Fulham; 100/1 West Brom; 150/1 West Brom; 150/1 Wolves; 200/1 QPR; 200/1 BAR
To Stay Up: 5/4 Swansea; 11/10 Norwich; 4/7 Blackburn; 2/5 Wigan; 1/3 QPR; 1/10 BAR
Joe Crilly
Press Officer
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