Punters’ Picks For Title/ Relegation…….. Arsene’s Future

PUNTERS’ PICKS FOR TITLE/RELEGATION……..ARSENE’S FUTURE

PUNTERS TIP LIVERPOOL FOR THE TITLE – BLACKBURN , NEWCASTLE AND VILLA FOR DROP

WILLIAM HILL have analysed bets struck on the Premier League title and relegation races so far, and discovered that Liverpool have accounted for almost 40% of bets struck so far on the title, and Blackburn Rovers have attracted the greatest percentage of relegation bets taken thus far – 20.43%.
‘The two lists – derived from bets struck online, although they are closely mirrored by our shop bets- show an intriguing and striking convergence from the betting odds – Liverpool are only 10/1 fifth favourites for the title in our outright odds, while Blackburn are 3/1 sixth favourites for the drop – Villa, third best backed to go down, are actually joint seventh favourites to win the title, while Norwich, 7th best backed for the title are second favourites to be relegated!’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
‘It will be fascinating to look back with hindsight, and see whether the bookies or the punters have got it right.’

William Hill……Bets on the Premier League outright by % (internet singles only):

Liverpool 39.32
Man Utd 18.85
Man City 11.73
Arsenal 8.05
Chelsea 6.10
Tottenham 4.44
Norwich 1.73
Swansea 1.61
Newcastle 1.30
QPR 1.28
Everton 1.28
Aston Villa 1.03
Sunderland 0.88
Fulham 0.52
Wolves 0.43
Bolton 0.36
West Brom 0.36
Blackburn 0.31
Stoke 0.22
Wigan 0.18

William Hill……Bets on the Premier League relegation by % (internet singles only) :

Blackburn 20.43
Newcastle 19.31
Aston Villa 18.28
Wigan 7.50
Wolves 4.57
QPR 4.31
Sunderland 3.79
Norwich 3.79
Swansea 3.62
Everton 3.45
Bolton 2.84
West Brom 2.24
Fulham 1.47
Stoke 1.29
Man City 0.60
Liverpool 0.60
Chelsea 0.52
Man Utd 0.52
Arsenal 0.43
Tottenham 0.43

LATEST WILLIAM HILL TITLE ODDS…….

William Hill Premiership odds:
To win – 6/4 Man Utd, 11/4 Chelsea, 4/1 Man City, 9/1 Arsenal , 10/1 Liverpool, 50/1 Tottenham, 250/1 Everton, 250/1 Aston Villa, 2500/1 QPR, 2500/1 Newcastle, 2500/1 Sunderland, 2500/1 Fulham,
5000/1 Bolton, 5000/1 Stoke, 7500/1 Blackburn, 7500/1 West Brom, 10000/1 Swansea, 10000/1 Norwich, 10000/1 Wigan, 10000/1 Wolves.

Relegation – 4/9 Swansea, 4/7 Norwich, 6/4 QPR, 2/1 Wigan, 5/2 Wolves, 3/1 Blackburn, 9/2 West Brom, 11/2 Bolton, 11/2 Newcastle, 7/1 Stoke, 9/1 Fulham, 10/1 Sunderland, 12/1 Aston Villa,
25/1 Everton, 150/1 Liverpool, 150/1 Tottenham, 500/1 Arsenal, 1000/1 Man Utd, 1000/1 Man City, 1000/1 Chelsea.

BEGINNING OF END FOR ARSENE?

ARSENE WENGER has been cut from 33/1 to 10/1 joint fourth favourite to be the next Premier League manager to leave his club as he appeared to be facing the loss of both Fabregas and Nasri from his squad. Hills make him 1/6 to see out of the season, 7/2 not to. ‘Should the Gunners get off to a slow start pressure will mount inexorably on Arsene Wenger, in which circumstances it is not impossible to envisage an end to his reign at Arsenal.’ Said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

WILLIAM Hill- Next Prem boss to go….13/8 Kean; 2/1 Warnock; 4/1 Pardew; 10 Bruce; Wenger; 12 McCarthy; 14 Redknapp; 16 Coyle, Mancini, Martinez, Moyes. Others on request.

Graham Sharpe,
Media Relations Director.

T: 020 8918 3731
M: 07803 233702
E: gsharpe@williamhill.co.uk
Twitter- @sharpeangle

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Premier League Transfer Window: Sneijder In, Nasri Out

Premier League Transfer Window: Sneijder In, Nasri Out
William Hill took a £1000 bet late last night on Wesley Sneijder joining Manchester United and Hills have slashed his odds from 6/4 to 5/6 to join Sir Alex Ferguson’s side. He is now 5/6 to not join Manchester United.

“It is no secret that Sir Alex wants to find a replacement for Paul Scholes and has identified Sneijder as the man to fill the gap,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly. “Our punters seem to be of the same opinion.”

Arsene Wenger has secured the services of Alex Oxlaide-Chamberlain and William Hill have cut the odds of Samir Nasri leaving the club from 6/4 to 1/2. Wenger has also claimed that his summer spending is not over and Hills offer 5/2 that he brings in two more players and 3/1 that he brings in three more.

How many more signings will Arsene Wenger bring in before the end of the summer transfer window: 4/1 none; 5/2 one; 5/2 two; 3/1 three; 6/1 four; 8/1 five or more

Samir Nasri to leave Arsenal before the end of the transfer window: 1/2 yes; 6/4 no

Wesley Sneijder to join Manchester United by the end of the summer transfer window: 5/6 yes; 5/6 no

Joe Crilly
Press Officer
T: 0208 918 3746
M: 07850 518 164
E: jcrilly@williamhill.co.uk

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Who Will Win The Battle Of The Prem’s New Wonderkids?

Who Will Win The Battle Of The Prem’s New Wonderkids?

With two teenage starlets set to sign for Arsenal and Chelsea, William Hill are offering a match bet between who will score more goals between Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Romelu Lukaku. The 17 year old Southampton player is 7/2 to score more goals than his Belgian counterpart who is 11/8 to score more goals. Chamberlain is, however, slight favourite of the two to start more games than Lukaku, who is 5/2 to do so.

“Wenger is known for his love of blooding youngsters at Arsenal and with the attacking options available to Andre Villas-Boas, Lukaku may find starts hard to come by,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly. “But the Belgian striker has shown he has a great goalscoring ability and that is not to be sniffed at.”

With Sir Alex Ferguson claiming that 84 points will win the Premier League this season, William Hill are offering 5/1 that the winner obtains that exact number of points. 13/8 that less points are won to secure the title and 4/6 that the winner of the Premier League has to score more than that.

Last season, 1063 goals were scored in the Premier League and Hills offer 100/1 that the same total is matched exactly. 10/11 is available for fewer to be scored and 4/5 for more.

How many points will win the EPL: 13/8 Under 84; 5/1 84; 4/6 Over 84

How many goals will be scored in this season’s EPL: 10/11 under 1063; 100/1 exactly 1063; 4/5 over 1063

Chamberlain vs Lukaku:

Most Starts: 2/1 Chamberlain; 5/2 Lukaku; 1/1 Tie

Most Goals: 7/2 Chamberlain; 11/8 Lukaku; 11/10 Tie

Joe Crilly
Press Officer
T: 0208 918 3746
M: 07850 518 164
E: jcrilly@williamhill.co.uk

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Bad Kompany Costs Hills Dear

Late winner is six figure nightmare for bookies:
NOW UNITED ODDS-ON TO OUTDO CITY IN PREM

WILLIAM HILL have cut Man U from 8/15 to 1/2 to finish above Man City in the Premier League this season. City are 1/3 with Hills to end the season with one of the major trophies while United are 4/5 to do likewise – City are 500/1 to win all four major trophies, United 250/1.

But Hills – who were offering United at up to 18/1 in-play to come back from two behind to win – were left cursing the late winner gifted to United – ‘With seconds to go we were congratulating ourselves on a six figure winning draw – instead, seconds later we were looking at a six figure loser. So, as far as we are concerned it was a case of very bad Kompany costing us dear’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.’We took a total of £960 for United at 18/1, including one of £100, then one online punter from Scotland was confident enough to stake £1000 on the comeback at 16/1, and another had £500.’

UNITED KEEPER De Gea was criticised for his part in City’s second goal, and Hills have opened a book on how many Premier League goals he will start this season, offering:

Hills… How many Premier League matches will De Gea start for Man Utd 2011/12?
29 or less…..6/4
30 to 32……4/1
33 or more…10/11

Hills…..Who will finish higher? Man Utd 1/2 Man City 6/4

Hills…..How many points will Man City take from Premier League matches against Man Utd 2011/12?
0….4/1….1….5/2…..2…..9/1….3…..9/4…..4….10/3…….6…..13/2

Hills… How many Premier League matches will De Gea start for Man Utd 2011/12?
29 or less6/4……30 to 32……4/1…….33 or more…10/11

William Hill…To win Premier League…7/4 Man U; 3/1 Chelsea; 4/1 Man City; 10/1 Arsenal; 12/1 Liverpool; 66/1 Spurs. Others on request.

Further information….graham sharpe…0780 3233702

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Lampard Set To Go Head To Head With Wilshere As Leicester Not Too Foxy For Becks

There are many reports suggesting that Frank Lampard’s England career may be over due to the emergence of Jack Wilshere but William Hill think that he still has a role to play, offering 7/4 that he starts more competitive England games this season than the Arsenal ace. Hills go 6/4 about Wilshere starting more and 7/4 that they start the exact same amount of games.

“There are many people saying that Lampard may have lost his position to Wilshere but we think that there is still life in the old dog yet and he will give the young buck a good run for his money this season,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Sven Goran-Eriksson has stated his desire to take David Beckham to Leicester in January, although Hills think that an appearance for the Foxes is unlikely, offering 8/1 that he plays a league game in a Leicester shirt this season.

Lampard/Wilshere Match Bet (who will start most Competitive England games between now and Euro 2012): 7/4 Lampard; 7/4 Tie; 6/4 Wilshere

8/1 David Beckham to make a league appearance for Leicester City this season

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

T: 0208 918 3746
M: 07850 518 164
E: jcrilly@williamhill.co.uk

William Hill Press Office; Greenside House; 50 Station Road; Wood Green; London; N22 7TP

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balotelli 4/1 To Be Suspended This Season-city Odds On For Top Two!

Balotelli 4/1 To Be Suspended This Season-City Odds On For Top Two!
Mario Balotelli’s behavior continues to astound and Hills are offering 4/1 that his club suspend him at any point this year. He is 7/4 to start twelve or fewer games for the club, 5/4 to score six or less goals and 11/4 to be shown two or more red cards. Despite Balotelli’s antics, punters are piling in on Manchester City becoming the new power house of the Premiership and they are 8/13 to finish the season in either first or second place. Arsenal, on the other hand, continue to be friendless and they are 11/8 to finish between 5th and 10th.

“Nobody is disputing Balotelli’s talent but he comes with a fair amount of baggage and it would be no great surprise if City gave up on their man. That said, his antics are not putting off punters lumping on City to finish in the top two this season!” said Hill’s spokesman Rupert Adams.

William Hill Specials:
Balotelli league starts: 7/4 Twelve or less, 3/1 – 13-16, 7/2 – 17-20, 9/4 – 21+.
Balotelli league goals: 5/4 Six or less, 11/5 – 7-10, 7/4 – 11+.
Balotelli league red cards: 1/2 – none, 4/1 – one, 11/4 – two or more
Balotelli suspended by Man City this season: 1/7 no, 4/1 yes.

Manchester City finishing position: 8/13 – 1st-2nd, 11/4 – 3rd, 4/1 – 4th, 4/1 – 5th-10th, 33/1 – 11th-17th, 1000/1 relegated.

Arsenal finishing position: 5/2 – 1st-2nd, 4/1 – 3rd, 11/4 – 4th, 11/8 – 5th-10th, 16/1 – 11th-17th, 500/1 relegated.

Match Bet: 1/2 Man City, 6/4 Arsenal

N’Zgobia league goals: 13/8 under five, 6/5 – 5-7, 5/2 – 8+.

Rupert Adams
Media Relations

T: 020 8918 3858
M: 0784 1011 584
E: radams@williamhill.co.uk
William Hill, Greenside House, 50 Station Road,
Wood Green, London, N22 7TP.

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Fer-nando’s No Chicken When It Comes To Scoring…want Away Players Specials

Andre Villas Boas confirmed that he is unconcerned about the pre-season form of Fernando Torres and William Hill think that his assurances are founded, offering 2/1 that he manages between 16 and 20 goals this season. He is 7/4 to score 21 to 25 goals. Hills also think that Torres has the full support of his manager and he is 9/4 to start 26-30 Premier League games this season.

“It would be fair to say that Torres endured a rocky patch at the start of his Chelsea career, but the odds suggest that Villas Boas will have faith in him and in return, the goals will flow,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Torres Premier League Starts: 10/3 Under 10; 7/1 11-15; 6/1 16-20; 5/2 21-25; 9/4 26-30; 9/2 Over 30

Torres Premier League Goals: 12/1 Under 6;8/1 6-10; 4/1 11-15; 2/1 16-20; 7/4 21-25; 5/1 Over 25

Should I Stay Or Should I Go Now…Want Away Players On The Move?

William Hill are offering a market on whether the all four of the Premier League’s high profile want away players leave their clubs by the end of the Summer transfer window. Hills go 9/2 about all four of Tevez, Nasri, Fabregas and Modric having left their clubs by the 31st August 2011 .

Hills are also offering 6/4 that Cesc Fabregas is the first of the four to go, while Carlos Tevez is 13/8 to do so. It would appear that Arsenal have more hope of keeping Nasri than Fabregas and he is offered at 10/3 to be the first of the four to go, while Modric is 6/1.

“These four players have all shown their desire to move to pastures new and itcertainly looks like a possibility that all four will be gone by the time the transfer window slams shut at the end of August,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Who will go first: 6/4 Fabregas; 13/8 Tevez; 10/3 Nasri; 6/1 Modric

All four to have changed clubs by the end of the transfer window (August 31st 2011): 9/2 yes; 1/8 no

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

T: 0208 918 3746
M: 07850 518 164
E: jcrilly@williamhill.co.uk

William Hill Press Office; Greenside House; 50 Station Road; Wood Green; London; N22 7TP

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Who Is Going Where ?

WILLIAM HILL….WHO’S GOING WHERE?

Players’ next permanent clubs (Loans don’t count)

ADEBAYOR…….4/5 Real M; 5/1 Spurs; 8/1 PSG; 25 Blackburn
MODRIC……….8/13 Chelsea; 5/2 Man U; 10 Man C; 20 Real M; Barcelona
NASRI……………8/13 Man C; 6/5 Man U; 25 Real M; 33 ac
PARKER………..10/11 Villa; 3 Spurs; 7/2 Chelsea; 7 Arsenal; 10 Newcastle; 20 Everton/Liverpool
TEVEZ…………….2/1 S American club; 3 Real M; 6 Inter/Juventus; 8 AC; 8 Prem League club; 12 MLS; 16 Malaga; 16 Barca.

Graham Sharpe,
Media Relations Director.

T: 020 8918 3731
M: 07803 233702
E: gsharpe@williamhill.co.uk
Twitter – @sharpeangle

William Hill, Greenside House, 50 Station Road,
Wood Green, London, N22 7TP.

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Is Charlie Villa’ S Darling ?

YOU BET CHARLIE’S VILLA’S DARLING

A RUSH of bets for Charles N’Zogbia’s next club to be Aston Villa caused William Hill to slash their odds about that eventuality from 5/4 to 1/4. ‘Villa need a few replacement players for their high profile departures and thIs sudden betting move involving a number of three figure wagers suggests something is afoot between these two parties’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
Hills make Sunderland 7/2 to be his next club and also offer 8/1 Newcastle; 14/1 Liverpool; 25/1 Arsenal.

Further information…graham sharpe…0780 3233702
twutter- @sharpeangle

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Liverpool – Waiving Or Downing? You Bet Tevez Brazil Bound

William Hill have cut the odds of Carlos Tevez’s next permanent club being based in South America from 9/2 to 6/4 following reports that Corinthians have made an offer for the want away striker. Real Madrid are 5/2, Inter Milan 5/1 and any English club 6/1. The odds of Stewart Downing’s next permanent club being Liverpool have also been slashed, from 4/7 to 2/9 while Arsenal have been pushed out from 13/8 to 3/1.

“Liverpool appear to now be fully in the driving seat to get their man, while Corinthians have attempted to steal a march on any other potential Tevez suitors by making the first bid,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

William Hill Odds:

Stewart Downing Next Permanent Club: 2/9 Liverpool; 3/1 Arsenal; 6/1 Tottenham; 20/1 Sunderland

Carlos Tevez’s Next Permanent Club: 6/4 South American Club; 5/2 Real Madrid; 5/1 Inter Milan; 6/1 English Club; 8/1 AC Milan; 11/1 MLS Club; 14/1 Malaga; 14/1 Barcelona; 16/1 Juventus

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

T: 0208 918 3746
M: 07850 518 164
E: jcrilly@williamhill.co.uk

William Hill Press Office; Greenside House; 50 Station Road; Wood Green; London; N22 7TP

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