Michael’s G-owen To Have To Do More To Feature For Fergie As United Set To Top A Ton

Michael Owen made a goalscoring return to Manchester United’s first team, but despite this, William Hill do not think that his performance against Leeds will force him back into Sir Alex Ferguson’s Premier League reckoning. He is odds on at 10/11 to start between 0 and one game. He is 8/1 to start six or more games. Owen bagged a brace against Leeds and Hills offer 5/6 that he scores more than seven goals for United this season in all competitions. He is 10/1 to make any appearance for England before the end of Euro 2012 and 16/1 to make Fabio Capello’s Euro 2012 squad.

“Michael Owen will have been delighted to have impressed on his first start for United since January, but the odds suggest that he will need to produce more of the same if he is to elbow his way into Fergie’s Premier League plans,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

United have been in great goalscoring form this season and Hills go 11/2 about the Red Devils scoring 100 or more goals in the Premier League this season.

TOTAL MAN UTD PREMIER LEAGUE GOALS
80 or less 13/2
81 – 85 4/1
86 – 90 3/1
91 – 95 5/2
96 – 99 7/2
100 or more 11/2

Total Man Utd Goals – Danny Welbeck
under 11.5 5/6
over 11.5 5/6
**All competitions

Total Man Utd Goals – Dimitar Berbatov
under 7.5 5/6
over 7.5 5/6
**All competitions

Total Man Utd Goals – Michael Owen
under 7.5 5/6
over 7.5 5/6
**All competitions

Total Man Utd Goals – Wayne Rooney
under 25.5 5/6
over 25.5 5/6
**All competitions

Total Man Utd Goals – Javier Hernandez
under 16.5 EVS
over 16.5 8/11
**All competitions

Michael Owen Premier League Starts
0-1 10/11
2-3 7/4
4-5 9/2
6 or more 8/1

Michael Owen England:

To play before the end of Euro 2012: 10/1

To make Fabio Capello’s final Euro 2012 Squad: 16/1

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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Manchester United 5/4 To Sign Player Before Charity Shield…6/4 It Will Be Sneijder!

Despite the need for a world class midfielder to replace Paul Scholes, William Hill are 4/7 that Sir Alex Ferguson does NOT sign another player prior to the Charity Shield and 5/4 that he does. Hills are 6/4 that the next player Sir Alex signs is Wesley Sneijder, 7/4 that it is Luka Modric, 11/2 Sami Nasri and 7/2 Jack Rodwell. ManUtd are the 7/4 favourites to win the Premiership and to do so they will need their strikers firing on all cylinders – Hills make Hernandez their 6/4 favourite to be the club’s top Premiership scorer with Rooney 13/8 and Berbatov 7/1.

“Even with an obvious gap in their midfield, Manchester United are the favourites to win back to back Premiership titles and should they land Sneijder they could get even shorter,” said Hill’s spokesman Rupert Adams.

Will Manchester United Sign Another Player Before The Charity Shield?: 4/7 No, 5/4 Yes

Who Will Be The Next Pro Contract Signing?: 6/4 Wesley Sneijder, 7/4 Luka Modric, 7/2 Samir Nasri, 11/2 Jack Rodwell..others on request

United Striker To Score Most Goals In Premiership: 6/4 Hernandez, 13/8 Rooney, 7/1 Berbatov

Premiership 2011: 7/4 Man Utd, 5/2 Chelsea, 7/2 ManCity, 9/1 Arsenal, 10/1 Liverpool, 50/1 Tottenham, 300/1 Bar

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Michael’s G-owen Nowhere…125/1 For 2011/12 Golden Boot

Following the news that Michael Owen has put pen to paper on a new one year deal at Manchester United, William Hill are offering 7/4 that he scores less than two Premier League goals and 6/4 that he bags four or more. He is 125/1 to get next season’s golden boot and 20/1 to not play a single minute of Premier League football. He is 5/2 to start one or no Premier League games next season, while he is 9/4 to start six or more.

“In one of the more surprising football stories of the last few days, Owen has signed for another year at United, but Fergie obviously has a role for him and it will be interesting to see how he is utilised by United,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Michael Owen is 7/1 to make an appearance for England in a Euro 2012 Qualifier or Finals match.

Owen’s signature may be the clearest indication yet that Dimitar Berbatov will be heading for the exit and William Hill are now offering odds on where the mercurial Bulgarian will be plying his trade on the first game of next season. He is 11/4 to still be at Manchester United and 7/2 to be playing in the Bundesliga. He is 4/1 to be at Newcastle next season and the same price to be playing in Serie A. He is 25/1 to make the short trip to Eastlands to join United’s arch rivals.

Michael Owen Premier League Starts:
0-1 5/2
2-3 2/1
4-5 11/4
6 + 9/4

Total Michael Owen Premier League Goals
Under 2 7/4
2-3 7/4
4 or more 6/4

125/1 Michael Owen to win the golden boot
20/1 Not to play a single minute of Premier League football for Manchester United
7/1 Play in an England Euro 2012 Qualifier or Finals match

Where will Dimitar Berbatov be playing come the first game of next season: 11/4 Manchester United; 7/2 Bundesliga; 4/1 Newcastle; 4/1 Serie A; 7/1 Tottenham; 8/1 La Liga; 10/1 Sunderland; 16/1 Liverpool; 20/1 Chelsea; 25/1 Arsenal; 25/1 Manchester City

Further Information:

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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Guardiola Backed For Chelsea Job As Fergie 6/4 To Stay To 2014

Guardiola for United – Or Chelsea?
THREE MORE FERGIE YEARS?

WILLIAM HILL believe Sir Alex Ferguson may well still be Man U boss in 2014, offering 6/4 that he does not leave the role before that year gets underway. Hills make him 8/1 to stand down this year. ‘There are no positive indications that Fergie is set to quit’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.Jose Mourinho is 5/2 favourite to succeed Fergie whne he does stand down with Hills, who make Guardiola 8/1 to be the next United boss – although the Barca supremo has been backed from 14/1 to 7/2 third favourite to become the next Chelsea manager. ‘We’ve seen a string of three figure bets including one of £250 at 10/1 and obviously he is very much in the news at the moment’ added Sharpe.

Hills…..When Will Fergie Leave Man Utd?
2011…8/1
2012…5/2
2013…7/4
2014 or later…..6/4

Hills….To Start First Game of 11/12 in goal for Man Utd
David de Gea…………8/13
Tomasz Kuszczak…..15/8
Anders Lindegaard…..9/1
Asmir Begovic………..14/1
Manuel Neuer…………14/1
Shay Given……………..14/1
Rob Green……………….16/1
Ben Amos………………25/1
Sergio Asenjo………………..25/1
Kasper Schmeichel……….33/1

Hills….When Will Guardiola Leave Barcelona?
2011……….4/1
2012……….7/4
2013……………5/2
2014 or later……..9/4

HILLS – NEXT CHELSEA BOSS….7/4 Hiddink; 11/4 Redknapp; 7/2 Guardiola; 4 Van Basten; 10 Mourinho; 11 Villas-Boas.

Hills….Next Permanent Man Utd manager?
Jose Mourinho 5/2
David Moyes 5/1
Martin O’Neill 8/1
Pep Guardiola 8/1
Laurent Blanc 10/1
Mark Hughes 14/1
Fabio Capello 16/1
Harry Redknapp 16/1
Steve Bruce 16/1
Alex McLeish 20/1
Eric Cantona 20/1
Guus Hiddink 20/1
Owen Coyle 20/1
Paul Lambert 20/1
Carlo Ancelotti 25/1
Carlos Queiroz 25/1

BERBAT-OFF?

WILLIAM HILL have shortened their odds for Berbatov to have left Man U by the first day of next season from 1/8 to 1/9. ‘He looks sure to have become Berbat-off following his Champions League Final snub’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

Hills….Berbatov at Man Utd 1st Day of Next Season?
Yes…5/1
No……1/9

Further information……graham sharpe……0780 3233702

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Champions League: Barcelona Batter The Bookies!

Bookies William Hill were on the end of their worst battering in football betting history after Barcelona won the Champions league. Hills make Barca their 5/2 favorites to retain the trophy and they are 100/1 to win the next four tournaments in a row. Sir Alex is 9/2 to retire before the start of the season with Berbatov 1/8 Not to be a Man Utd player at the start of the season.

“The Barcelona victory will go down as the worst result for British bookies since England won the World cup in 1966. Messi & his men had blown both Manchester United and the bookies away and they are already favourites to take us to the cleaners again next year!” said Hill’s spokesman Rupert Adams.

Sir Alex: 9/2 To Resign As Manchester United Manager Before Start Of Premiership 2011-2012, 1/8 Still in charge of Man Utd On Day One Of Season

How Long Will Barcelona Win The Trophy Again: 10/3 Retain Trophy 2012, 10/1 Win 2012 & 2013, 33/1 Win 2012,-2013 & 2014, 100/1 Win Champions League every year until end 2015

2011-12 Champions League: 10/11 British Team To Contest Final, 5/4 A British Winner, 9/1 All British Final

William Hill Champions League 2011-12 Season: 5/2 Barcelona, 5/1 Real Madrid, 6/1 Man Utd, 7/1 Chelsea, 9/1 Man City, 14/1 Arsenal, 16/1 AC Milan, 16/1 Inter Milan, 16/1 Bayern Munich, 25/1 Valencia

Berbatov Man Utd Player Day One 2011-12: 1/8 No, 9/2 Yes

Further Information….Rupert Adams…0784 1011 584

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City For 3rd. Tevez Top Scorer. Jones Out. Reading In Prem. Bet On It.

As Tevez catches Berbatov:
YOU BET CITY SET TO PIP GUNNERS FOR THIRD

AFTER beat Stoke for the second time in four days, Manchester City are now 4/9 to finish third in the Premier League with William Hill who make Arsenal 13/8 to grab the position.
Carlos Tevez, level with Berbatov, is now a 2/1 chance with Hills to win the Premier League Golden Boot, with Berbatov quoted at the same odds and 6/5 that they will finish level.

Will Jones survive at Cardiff?
READING NOW EVENS TO RETURN TO PREM

AFTER hammering Cardiff, Reading are quoted at Even money by William Hill to win the Play Off Final against Swansea, for which the Welsh side are 8/11 favourites .Hills offer 4/11 that whichever side wins the Final will be relegated next season, and 2/1 that they will stay up.
Hills now make Cardiff boss Dave Jones 6/4 still to be at the club on the first day of next season, and 1/2 to have left. ‘Despite having taken part in two recent play-offs Cardiff have come up short, which may cost Dave Jones his job’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

Hills….PLAY OFF FINAL 90m – 11/8 Swansea; 21/10 draw; Reading 13/8.

Further information……graham sharpe…0780 3233702

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Tevez Backed To Stay At Eastlands As City Odds On To Bag Third

Following his brace against Stoke City, Carlos Tevez has been backed in to 5/6 to still be at Manchester City on the first day of next season. On the day before the FA Cup final, he was 2/5 to move over the summer although his public pledge to stay at Eastlands has seen a marked gamble at William Hill on City’s skipper staying. Carlos Tevez is 5/6 to be this season’s Premier League top scorer, while Dimitar Berbatov is the same price. City are 4/9 to beat Arsenal to 3rd in the table with the Gunners 13/8 to get the final automatic Champion’s League spot.

“Despite suffering a two month goal drought this season AND being out injured for six weeks, Tevez goes into the last day of the season with every chance of winning the golden boot and in firing City into third has more than proved his worth to the club,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Premier League Odds:
Top Scorer: 5/6 Berbatov; 5/6 Tevez

Finish Third: 4/9 Manchester City; 13/8 Arsenal

Carlos Tevez to be at Manchester City on the first day of next season: 5/6 Yes; 5/6 No

Championship Latest
Having lead Cardiff into yet another playoff defeat, Dave Jones is priced at 1/2 to not be Cardiff manager come the first game of next season. Another Championship side with managerial woes are West Ham for whom Chris Hughton is 11/10 favourite. Sam Allardyce is the 9/2 second favourite with Martin O’Neill 5/1.

Swansea are slight favourites to win the Championship playoff at 11/8, while Reading are 13/8 to win in 90 minutes. Swansea are 8/11 to win promotion while Reading are Even money to do so.

Championship Odds:
Promotion: 8/11 Swansea; 1/1 Reading

90 Minutes Betting: 11/8 Swansea; 13/8 Reading; 21/10 Draw

Dave Jones Still At Cardiff on first day of next season: 1/2 No; 6/4 Yes

Next West Ham Boss: 11/10 Chris Hughton; 9/2 Sam Allardyce; 5/1 Martin O’Neill; 7/1 Dave Jones; 8/1 Malky MacKay; 10/1 Kevin Keen; 10/1 Neil Warnock; 10/1 Roberto Di Matteo; 10/1 Paolo Di Canio; 10/1 Alex McLeish; 12/1 BAR

Further information…Joe Crilly…0208 918 3746 / 07850 518 164.

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Wlliam Hill Premier League Weekend Specials

**********************************WILLIAM HILL WEEKEND PREMIER LEAGUE SPECIALS***************

Who Will Be Bottom After Weekend?
Wigan 1/14
West Ham 10/1
Wolves 14/1
West Brom 25/1

TO BE RELEGATED: 1/3 Wigan (9/4 stayup); 5/6 WBA (5/6); 10/11 W Ham (4/5); 5/4 Wolves;6/4 Blackpool; 4 Birmingham; 5 Blackburn; 14 Fulham.

TO FINISH BOTTOM: 13/8 Wigan; 4 WBA; 4 West Ham; 11/2 Wolves; 6/1 Blackpool; 14/1 Birmingham.

How Many Points Will Man Utd Be Clear After Weekend?
One 3/1
Two 7/2
Four 11/10
Five 20/1
Six 7/1
Seven 14/1

WM HILL TITLE ODDS….8/13 Man U; 13/8 Arsenal; 14 Chelsea; 40 Man C; 100 Spurs
TO FINISH 1-2….10/11 Man U- Arsenal; 2/1 Arsenal – Man U; 7 Man U- Chelsea; 18 Man U- Man C; 20 Arsenal-Chelsea; 20 Chelsea-Man U; 33 Chelsea-Arsenal; 66/1 Arsenal – Man C

FINISH IN TOP 4….1/250 Arsenal; 1/8 Chelsea; 4/11Man C; 5/4 Spurs; 14 Liverpool; 66 Bolton.

TORRES’ DROUGHT 10/1 TO RUN FIVE MORE GAMES

When Will Torres score for Chelsea?:
4/7 Blackpool (a)
9/4 Copenhagen (h)
10/1 Manchester City (h)
11/1 Stoke (a)
16/1 Wigan (h)
10/1 Fail to score in any of these games

PREM LEAGUE TOP SCORER…5/6 Berbatov; Evens Tevez; 33 Bent; Drogba; Nolan; Van Persie.

Highest Scoring Team
Chelsea 9/2
Arsenal 11/2
Man City 6/1
Tottenham 15/2
Man Utd 10/1
Newcastle 10/1
West Ham 12/1
Fulham 14/1
Everton 14/1
Liverpool 16/1
Blackburn 16/1
Bolton 16/1
Birmingham 16/1
Stoke 16/1
Aston Villa 20/1
Wolves 20/1
Wigan 25/1
Sunderland 33/1
Blackpool 33/1
West Brom 33/1

E/W 1/4 1-2-3-4

Fastest Scoring Team
Chelsea 7/1
Arsenal 15/2
Man City 8/1
Tottenham 9/1
Man Utd 11/1
Newcastle 11/1
West Ham 12/1
Fulham 12/1
Everton 12/1
Liverpool 14/1
Blackburn 14/1
Bolton 14/1
Birmingham 14/1
Stoke 16/1
Aston Villa 16/1
Wolves 16/1
Sunderland 18/1
Blackpool 20/1
Wigan 25/1
West Brom 25/1

E/W 1/4 1-2-3-4

Highest Scoring Match
Blackpool v Chelsea 10/3
Arsenal v Sunderland 11/2
Man City v Wigan 6/1
Bolton v Aston Villa 8/1
Wolves v Tottenham 8/1
Fulham v Blackburn 9/1
Birmingham v West Brom 10/1
Newcastle v Everton 10/1
Liverpool v Man Utd 10/1
West Ham v Stoke 12/1

E/W 1/5 1-2-3

Hat-Trick Scored
Yes 7/2
No 1/6

Number Of Red Cards?
None 7/4
One 7/4
Two or more 6/4

WHO WILL BE FIRST PLAYER CARDED IN LIVERPOOL – UNITED MATCH?

DETAILS ODDS
Paul Scholes 8/1
Jamie Carragher 9/1
Fabio Aurelio 10/1
Christian Poulsen 10/1
Martin Skrtel 10/1
Wayne Rooney 10/1
Raul Meireles 12/1
Lucas 12/1
Patrice Evra 12/1
Steven Gerrard 14/1
Glen Johnson 14/1
Sotirios Kyrgiakos 14/1
Daniel Agger 14/1
Darron Gibson 14/1
Darren Fletcher 14/1
Chris Smalling 14/1
Rafael 14/1
Fabio 14/1
Rio Ferdinand 14/1
Wes Brown 14/1
No Booking 14/1
Luis Suarez 16/1
Dirk Kuyt 16/1
Joe Cole 16/1
Milan Jovanovic 16/1
Jay Spearing 16/1
Danny Wilson 16/1
Dimitar Berbatov 16/1
Nani 16/1
Michael Carrick 16/1
Jonny Evans 16/1
John O’Shea 16/1
Andy Carroll 20/1
Maxi Rodriguez 20/1
Martin Kelly 20/1
Javier Hernandez 20/1
Ryan Giggs 20/1
Gabriel Obertan 20/1
David Ngog 25/1
Michael Owen 25/1
Joshua King 25/1
Bebe 25/1
Pepe Reina 33/1
Edwin van der Sar 33/1

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11/4 United’s Title With Chelsea Runners Up

11/4 UNITED – CHELSEA 1-2 IN TITLE RACE

WILLIAM HILL offer 11/4 that Manchester United will win the title with Chelsea runners-up, and offer 3/1 they finish vice versa. ‘Despite Arsenal topping the table we think the title race will come down to United and Chelsea’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

MANCHESTER UNITED are 7/4 favourites to win the Premier League with William Hill who make Chelsea 2/1 second favourites with Arsenal 7/2; Man C 6/1; Spurs 40/1; Liverpool 125/1.

TO FINISH 1-2….11/4 United-Chelsea; 3/1 Chelsea- United; 7 Chelsea- Arsenal; 8 Arsenal-Chelsea; 8 Arsenal- Man U;
10 Chelsea- City; 12 United- City; 16 City- United; 16 City- Chelsea. Others on request.

TO FINISH IN TOP 4 – 1/33 Man U; 1/20 Chelsea; 1/16 Arsenal; 4/11 Man C; 15/8 Spurs; 5 Liverpool.

**TO FINISH SEASON WITH MORE POINTS…..MAN UTD – 1/2……TIE – 12/1…….ARSENAL – 13/8

FIRST CARDED PLAYER UNITED V ARSENAL:

Paul Scholes9/1……Alexandre Song10/1…..Denilson10/1…..Gary Neville11/1……Laurent Koscielny11/1…….Wayne Rooney11/1
Nani11/1…..Nemanja Vidic11/1…..Patrice Evra11/1…..Rafael11/1…..Sebastian Squillaci12/1…..Bakari Sagna12/1…Gael Clichy12/1…..Wes Brown12/1…..Abou Diaby12/1……Jack Wilshere12/1…….Thomas Vermaelen12/1…..Darren Fletcher14/1
Fabio14/1….Cesc Fabregas14/1…..Kieran Gibbs14/1…..Park Ji-Sung14/1…..Anderson14/1…..Chris Smalling14/1
Jonny Evans14/1….Michael Carrick16/1…..Emmanuel Eboue16/1…..Johan Djourou16/1…..John O’Shea20/1..Rio Ferdinand20/1
Robin Van Persie20/1….Tomas Rosicky20/1….Ryan Giggs25/1….Marouane Chamakh25/1….Samir Nasri25/1….Nicklas Bendtner25/1…..Andrei Arshavin25/1…..Gabriel Obertan28/1…..Dimitar Berbatov33/1…..Javier Hernandez33/1
Federico Macheda33/1….Bebe33/1…Theo Walcott33/1……Carlos Vela33/1

DROGBA JOINT FAVOURITE TO BE TOP SCORER

DROGBA’s goal against Spurs makes him 4/1 joint favourite with Berbatov to finish the season as Premier League top scorer with Hills who have lengthened unsettled Tevez from 7/2 to 9/2 and also offer 8 Carroll; 12 Torres; 16 Chamakh; 20 Bent.

**WILLIAM HILL are offering odds of 5/2 that Andy Carroll will start England’s next Euro qualifying match

GRANT CLEAR FAVOURITE TO BE NEXT BOSS OUT

AVRAM GRANT is 11/10 favourite to the be the next Premier League manager to leave his club with William Hill who also offer 6/1 Ancelotti; McCarthy; Mancini; Hodgson; 12 Martinez; 20 Houllier; Hughes; 25 Allardyce; 33 Pardew; 33 No further bosses to go this season.

WOLVES BOOST SURVIVAL HOPES

WOLVES have been lengthened from 4/6 to 4/5 third favourites to be relegated by William Hill who now make them 10/11 to survive.
Hills make West Ham 2/5 favourites for the drop (7/4 to stay up) with Wigan 8/11 (Evens); Blackpool 17/10; Fulham 11/4; Birmingham 3/1; Newcastle 11/2; WBA 7/1.
TO FINISH BOTTOM…7/4 West Ham; 3/1 Wigan; 10/3 Wolves; 11/2 Blackpool; 16 Fulham; 20 Birimingham; 33 Newcastle.

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United Front Set To Blast Bolton

Sunday Football Specials

United Front Set To Blast Bolton

Wayne Rooney has a fantastic record of scoring against Bolton, having scored six in the last four meetings between the sides. William Hill are offering 10/11 that he manages to score at any time past a Wanderers rearguard that is without Gary Cahill. He is also 7/2 to score the first goal and 20/1 to score a hat-trick. Should Rooney get frustrated however, his temperament could come under scrutiny and Hills are offering 6/4 that he is booked and 16/1 to be sent off. Hills are offering 6/1 that Bolton win. Manchester United are 1/2 to win in what should be a routine victory.

Dimitar Berbatov is United’s main man at the moment and Hills are offering 7/2 that he bags the first goal. He scored a hat-trick against Liverpool and he is priced at 20/1 to score another this Sunday.

“United are facing their third North-West derby in as many games, and they will be viewing this as an attempt to close the gap on Chelsea. It would be the perfect opportunity for Wayne Rooney to really kick start his season,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Hills are also offering odds of 10/1 that Stoke manage to score within 20 seconds of a Rory Delap throw-in against Newcastle. Newcastle are 19/20 to win against Stoke who are 3/1 to leave St James’ Park with 3 points.

Aston Villa are the 8/5 slight favourites in the Midlands derby against Wolves. Wolves are priced at 9/5 to win.

William Hill Sunday Football Odds:

Wayne Rooney: 7/2 to score first; 10/11 to score at any time; 4/1 to score 2 or more; 20/1 to score a hat-trick; 6/4 to be booked; 16/1 to be sent off

Outright:
6/1 Bolton; 1/2 Man Utd; 3/1 Draw
9/5 Wolves; 8/5 Aston Villa; 21/10 Draw
19/20 Newcastle; 3/1 Stoke; 12/5 Draw

Further Information…Joe Crilly…07850 518 164

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