Argie Bargie At City: You Bet One Argentine Out And One In

With Carlos Tevez seemingly on his way out of Manchester City, William Hill have opened a market on who will come in to replace him, making Sergio Aguero their 1/2 favourite. Second favourite is Napoli playmaker Marek Hamsik at 5/1 with Samuela Eto’o, Giuseppe Rossi and Karim Benzema all offered at 6/1. Wayne Rooney is a 100/1 outsider.

“Tevez was in such sparkling form last season that he will be very hard to replace, but money is not an option for Manchester City and we fully expect them to splash the cash in order to find the best possible replacement,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Tevez’s goals were vital into propelling Manchester City into third place in the Premier League last season and Hills offer 4/7 that no player scores more than the 20 that he racked up last season. Of the players still at City, Hills make Balotelli 15/8 favourite to be the club’s leading scorer next season, although 7/4 is on offer for any player not currently there (or not a striker) to lead the scoring charts.

William Hill Manchester City Odds:

Who Will Be Manchester City’s Next Signing*: 1/2 Sergio Aguero; 5/1 Marek Hamsik; 6/1 Samuel Eto’o; 6/1 Giuseppe Rossi; 6/1 Karim Benzema; 9/1 Didier Drogba; 9/1 Pato; 10/1 Neymar; 10/1 Hulk; 12/1 Romelu Lukaku; 16/1 Falcao; 16/1 David Villa; 100/1 Wayne Rooney
*Only these players count

Manchester City Top Goalscorer: 15/8 Mario Balotelli; 9/4 Edin Dzeko; 12/1 Emmanuel Adebayor; 16/1 Jo; 20/1 Roque Santa Cruz; 7/4 Any Other

Will any player score more than Tevez’s 20 Premier League goals from last season: 5/4 yes; 4/7 no

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

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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Swansea Play Off Favs + Sunday Prem Specials

…………..CHAMPIONSHIP PLAY-OFFS AND PREM SUNDAY SPECIALS………

WILL SWANS FLOAT INTO PREM?

SWANSEA are 9/4 favourites to win the Championship play-offs with William Hill, who make their Welsh rivals, Cardiff 5/2 second favourites, with Reading at 11/4 and Forest the 3/1 outsiders. ‘There seems to be very little separating these four and a case can be made for each of them to come out on top’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

Hill’s Play-off odds:
Swansea….9/4
Cardiff……..5/2
Reading…..11/4
Nottm Forest…3/1

HILLS….WHO’LL SCORE QUICKEST GOAL OF THE DAY?
Robin Van Persie…9/2
Steven Fletcher…..6/1
Peter Odemwingie….6/1
Sylvain Ebanks-Blake….7/1
Wayne Rooney…..8/1
Javier Hernandez….8/1
Carlos Vela…..10/1
Cesc Fabregas……10/1
Didier Drogba….10/1
Kenwyne Jones…11/1
Fernando Torres…11/1
Jon Walters……12/1
Only these players count.
Bets void if none of these players score. Dead heat rules apply.

HIGHEST SCORING MATCH
Wolves v West Brom6/4
Stoke v Arsenal6/4
Man Utd v Chelsea9/4

HIGHEST SCORING TEAM
Arsenal2/1
Wolves11/4
Man Utd4/1
West Brom5/1
Chelsea6/1
Stoke8/1
E/W ¼ 1-2

FASTEST SCORING TEAM
Arsenal3/1
Wolves10/3
Man Utd4/1
Stoke9/2
West Brom9/2
Chelsea5/1
E/W ¼ 1-2

HAT-TRICK SCORED?
Yes6/1
No1/12

RED CARDS
None8/13
One11/8
Two11/1
Three +20/1
Further information……graham sharpe…0780 3233702

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You Bet Carroll Will Be On His Best Behaviour

William Hill have lengthened the odds of Andy Carroll to be the next Premier League player to be arrested, from 12/1 to 16/1, following his warning from Fabio Capello to keep off the booze. Hills make Ashley Cole and Joey Barton the 8/1 joint favourites.

“Following his big money move and with the belief that he will lead the line for England for the next few years, at least, Andy has been warned to curb his boozing and he may well become the consummate professional,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Following their game against Ghana Hills offer Even money that Capello changes at least eight of the England starting line-up.

William Hill Football Odds:

How many of Tuesday’s starting XI will start the game against Switzerland?
0-3 EVS
4-6 11/10
7-9 11/2
10-11 33/1

Next Player Arrested
Ashley Cole 8/1
Joey Barton 8/1
John Terry 10/1
Anton Ferdinand 11/1
Jack Wilshere 11/1
Mario Ballotelli 11/1
El Hadji Diouf 12/1
Steven Gerrard 12/1
Wayne Rooney 14/1
Barry Ferguson 16/1
Kevin Nolan 16/1
Andy Carroll 16/1
Jermaine Pennant 20/1
Frank Lampard 25/1
Jermaine Defoe 25/1
Rio Ferdinand 25/1
Carlos Tevez 33/1
Didier Drogba 33/1
Joe Hart 33/1
Nicolas Anelka 33/1

HOW MANY QUALIFIERS WILL THEY START
Gareth Barry
0 – 7/2
1 – 9/4
2 – 9/4
3 – 4/1
4 – 6/1

Andy Carroll
0 – 4/1
1 – 4/1
2 – 11/8
3 – 11/8
4 – 5/2

Leighton Baines
0 – 1/3
1 – 7/4
2 – 3/1
3 – 20/1
4 – 80/1

Gary Cahill
0 – 8/13
1 – 15/8
2 – 11/4
3 – 11/1
4 – 50/1

Where will Gary Cahill be on the first game of next Premier League season? Arsenal 6/4; Bolton 9/4; Liverpool 4/1; Bayern Munich 5/1; Chelsea 10/1; Man Utd 14/1
Others on request.

Will Joe Hart win more caps than Peter Shilton?
1/10 No 11/2 Yes

Who will start more of England’s 4 remaining games in qualifying: Barry, Wilshere, Milner? Milner 5/4; Wilshere 11/8; Barry 3/1

Andy Carroll to start against Switzerland:
8/11 No; 1/1 Yes

Further Information…Joe Crilly…07850 518 164.

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Arrested Developments: Cole Could Find Himself In Hot Water Once More

William Hill have reopened betting on the next Premier League footballer to be arrested following the news that Ashley Cole is likely to escape punishment for his air-rifle shenanigans. Cole heads the betting at 7/1, with another of football’s not-so-squeaky-clean luminaries, Joey Barton, 8/1 to be the next Premier League footballer to be arrested for a new offence. John Terry is the 10/1 third favourite.

“Ashley has been off the front pages for quite a while now but recent revelations have seen him return with a flourish. The odds suggest that Cole could become quite the rogue over the next few months ,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Hills have already paid out on Craig Bellamy and Jack Wilshere and could still find themselves paying out on Cole if he is arrested over the air rifle incident.

William Hill Next Premier League Player Arrested Prices*:

7/1 Ashley Cole; 8/1 Joey Barton; 10/1 John Terry; 11/1 Anton Ferdinand; 11/1 Jack Wilshere; 11/1 Mario Ballotelli; 12/1 Andy Carroll; 12/1 El Hadji Diouf; 12/1 Steven Gerrard; 14/1 Wayne Rooney; 16/1 Barry Ferguson; 16/1 Kevin Nolan; 20/1 Jermaine Pennant; 25/1 Frank Lampard; 25/1 Jermaine Defoe; 25/1 Rio Ferdinand; 33/1 Carlos Teez; 33/1 Didier Drogba; 33/1 Joe Cole; 33/1 Nicolas Anelka

*must be for a new offence starting from the 1st March 2011

Further Information…Joe Crilly…0208 918 3746 / 07850 518 164

Additional Info: http://sports.williamhill.com/bet/en-gb/betting/y/5/Football.html

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Drogba On His Way ? You Can Bet On It

DROG ON HIS WAY? YOU CAN BET ON THAT………….

WITH REPORTS suggesting that Drogba is unsettled at Chelsea, William Hill are quoting him at 13/8 to have left the club by the first day of next season, while his under-pressure manager Carlo Ancelotti is a 5/6 chance to leave by then. ‘Everyone agrees Chelsea have an ageing side and the break up has to begin sooner or later, and if they win nothing this season it may well be sooner. The arrival of Torres could be advance warning of a changing of the old guard’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
Hills offer 1/10 that Chelsea will fail to lift a trophy this season.

**Still at Chelsea first day of next season?YES NO
Carlo Ancelotti………………………………..5/6……5/6
Ashely Cole…………………………………..1/8…….9/2
Frank Lampard……………………………….1/12…..6/1
Petr Cech………………………………………1/12…..6/1
John Terry………………………………………1/10….11/2
Michael Essien………………………………..1/9……5/1
Didier Drogba…………………………………..4/9…..13/8
Nicloas Anelka………………………………..2/5……7/4
Florent Malouda……………………………….1/7…..4/1

TORRES 6/5 TO BREAK CHELSEA DROUGHT V MAN U

TORRES is 6/5 with William Hill to score his first Chelsea goal against Manchester United this week. But Hills offer 7/1 that the elusive opener will not arrive in the cluib;s next five games.
When will Torres first score for Chelsea…..6/5 v Man U this week; 13/8 v Blackpool; 9/2 v FC Copenhagen; 8/1 v Man C; 11/1 v Stoke; 7/1 not in any of these games.

HOW MANY POINTS WILL UNITED/CHELSEA TAKE FROM THEIR TWO PREM GAMES…..

CHELSEA are 11/2 – and Manchester United 5/1 – to take a maximum six points from their two forthcoming Premier League games against each other.

Chelsea Points [vs Man Utd]
6…11/2
4….3/1
3….15/8
2…..9/1
1…..11/4
0…..9/2

Man Utd Points [vs Chelsea]
6….5/1
4….11/4
3….15/8
2….9/1
1…3/1
0….11/2

Further information…….graham sharpe….0780 3233702

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In Cole-d Blood: Ashley Favourite To Visit The Cop Shop

Ashley Cole has been made the 8/1 joint favourite with William Hill to be the next Premier League player to be arrested following reports that he shot a student with an air rifle. Joey Barton is also 8/1, while John Terry is the 10/1 third favourite.

“Rather bizarrely, reports are suggesting that Ashley Cole shot someone with an air rifle and it could well be that his bad boy ways are not behind him just yet,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Hills have already paid out on Craig Bellamy and Jack Wilshere this year and the odds suggest that Ashley Cole could make it a “hat-trick of hoodlums.”

William Hill Next Premier League Player To Be Arrested

Ashley Cole 8/1
Joey Barton 8/1
John Terry 10/1
Anton Ferdinand 11/1
Jack Wilshere 11/1
Mario Ballotelli 11/1
Andy Carroll 12/1
El Hadji Diouf 12/1
Steven Gerrard 12/1
Wayne Rooney 14/1
Barry Ferguson 16/1
Kevin Nolan 16/1
Jermaine Pennant 20/1
Frank Lampard 25/1
Jermaine Defoe 25/1
Rio Ferdinand 25/1
Carlos Tevez 33/1
Didier Drogba 33/1
Joe Hart 33/1
Nicolas Anelka 33/1

Further Information…Joe Crilly…07850 518 164

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You Bet Goal Fest Could Continue On Sunday

YOU BET GOAL-FEST MAY CONTINUE ON SUNDAY…

After goals galore on Saturday, William Hill offer 33/1 that either of Sunday’s rem games will produce 9 or more goals – and 80/1 that they both end up 0-0.

Either Sunday Premier League game to have 9 or more goals – 33/1
Either Sunday Premier League game to end in a 0-0 draw – 7/2
Both Sunday Premier League games to end 0-0 – 80/1

DESPITE dropping three points, Man U remain odds-on to win the Premier League with William Hill who now make them 8/11 favourites and also offer 11/4 Arsenal; 4/1 Chelsea; 16/1 Man C; 100/1 Spurs.
Premier League Outright
Man Utd8/11
Arsenal11/4
Chelsea4/1
Man City16/1
Tottenham100/1

HILLS…..PREMIER LEAGUE STRAIGHT FORECASTS….

Man Utd – Arsenal13/8
Man Utd – Chelsea7/2
Arsenal – Man Utd7/2
Man Utd – Man City8/1
Chelsea – Man Utd8/1
Arsenal – Chelsea16/1
Chelsea – Arsenal20/1
Man City – Man Utd40/1
Arsenal – Man City40/1
Man City – Arsenal66/1
Chelsea – Man City80/1
Man City – Chelsea125/1

Hills…Top Premier League Goalscorer
Dimitar Berbatov 1/1
Carlos Tevez 6/5
Andrew Carroll 25/1
Didier Drogba 25/1
Fernando Torres 25/1
Darren Bent 33/1
Rafael Van Der Vaart 33/1

HILLS…RELEGATION ODDS…
Relegation
8/15 Wigan 4/6 Wolves
11/10 West Ham 11/8 Blackpool
13/8 West Brom 5/2 Birmingham
9/1 Newcastle 10/1 Fulham
16/1 Blackburn

Further information…graham sharpe…0780 3233702

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Rooney 25/1 For Golden Boot…chelsea Explode Back Into Title Reckoning

Wayne Rooney bagged a brace against Villa and William Hill are offering 25/1 that he can put his recent poor form behind him and end the season as the Premier League’s top scorer. United’s victory means that they are still unbeaten in the Premier League and Hills offer 7/1 that they can end the season without losing. Manchester United are the 4/7 favourites to win the Premier League, while Arsenal are 11/4. Chelsea are now priced at 13/2 having been as long as 12/1 just a couple of weeks ago.

“Chelsea have managed to find a bit of form in the last few games and coupled with the arrival of Torres seems to make Chelsea look like viable contenders once more,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly. “Rooney will be looking to continue the form of tonight and should he do so, there is a chance that he could be challenging the big boys for the golden boot come the end of the season.”

Manchester City are 17/20 to keep up the pressure on the top two against Birmingham, while Tottenham are 13/10 to win away at Blackburn. Liverpool will be hoping that their recent resurgence will continue and are 6/10 to record a victory at home to Stoke. New boy David Suarez is 4/5 to score anytime for Liverpool on Wednesday, while he is 10/3 to open the scoring.

William Hill Premier League Odds:

10/3 Birmingham; 5/2 Draw; 17/20 Manchester City
21/10 Blackburn; 23/10 Draw; 13/10 Tottenham

Premier League Outright: 4/7 Manchester United; 11/4 Arsenal; 13/2 Chelsea; 14/1 Manchester City; 66/1 Tottenham

Premier League Golden Boot: 4/7 Dimitar Berbatov; 3/1 Carlos Tevez; 10/1 Didier Drogba; 12/1 Fernando Torres; 14/1 Darren Bent; 16/1 Andy Carroll; 25/1 Wayne Rooney; 25/1 Robin Van Persie; 33/1 Rafael Van Der Vaart; 50/1 Johan Elmander; 66/1 BAR (1/5 Odds, Place 1,2,3)

7/1 Manchester United To Remain Unbeaten All Season

Further Information…Joe Crilly…07850 518 164

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Wednesday Prem Specials

*********************************************WILLIAM HILL WEDNESDAY PREM SPECIALS******************************************

IF WOODGATE STARTS, HOW LONG WILL HE LAST?

WITH HARRY REDKNAPP contemplating starting Jonathan Woodgate on Wednesday night, William Hill have opened a book on how long he will play for if he does line up at kick off. ‘If Harry is thinking of starting Woodgate he must be confident that he is fit enough to do himself justice, so we reckon he should at least make it into the latter stages of the game and make 81 or more minutes our 4/7 favourite’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
When will Woodgate come off v Blackburn? (must start)

1st minute to half time (inc injury time)
10/1

46th minute – 60th minute
10/3

61st minutes – 80th minute
3/1

81st minute to full time
4/7

CARROLL’S ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT?

Andy Carroll has been cut from 7/1 joint favourite to 6/1 clear favourite by William Hill to be the next Premier League player arrested for a new offence following his move to Liverpool. ‘Carroll had his well publicised problems in Newcastle and as a high profile new signing will hardly be able to remain anonymous in and around Liverpool when he is out and about enjoying his social life’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

Next Premier League Footballer Arrested For New Offence

6/1 Andy Carroll; 7/1Joey Barton; 7/1 Mario Ballotelli; 9/1 Jack Wilshere; 12/1 John Terry; 12/1 Anton Ferdinand; 12/1 Steven Gerrard; 12/1 El Hadji Diouf; 14/1 Wayne Rooney; 16/1 Barry Ferguson; 16/1 Kevin Nolan; 16/1 Ashley Cole; 20/1 Jermaine Pennant; 20/1 Jermaine Pennant; 20/1 Jermaine Defoe; 25/1 Rio Ferdinand; 25/1 Frank Lampard; 25/1 Joe Hart; 33/1 Nicolas Anelka; 33/1 Carlos Tevez; 33/1 Didier Drogba;

(Only these footballers count)

KENNY LOSE THE JOB NOW?

WILLIAM HILL have cut Kenny Dalglish from 11/10 to 1/4 favourite to become the permanent Liverpool boss following the two high profile signings he has brought to the club as Torres departed. ‘The fact that so much money was invested in making sure the club had strong replacements in place for the loss of Torres suggests that Kenny is in pole position to be confirmed as permanent boss’ said nHill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

HILLS…TO BE PERMANENT LIVERPOOL BOSS…1/4 Dalglish; 6 O’Neill; 10 Coyle; Rijkaard; 12 Deschamps; Rangnick; Villas-Boas. Others on request.

Hills…..Where will Liverpool finish this season?

Top 4
10/1

5th or 6th
7/4

7th – 10th
11/10

11th -17th
7/2

Relegated
40/1

9/1 NO MORE PREM BOSSES TO GO THIS SEASON

WILLIAM HILL have cut their odds for no further Premier League manager to leave his club this season from 16/1 to 9/1 following the closure of the transfer window. ‘Obviously several managers are under pressure because of results, but at the moment most bosses appear relatively secure in their positions – even though Avram Grant is, for the sixt time this season, odds-on favourite to be the next boss to go this season’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe, ‘We have also seen a little support for outspoken Ian Holloway, backed from double figure odds in to 6/1 second favourite.’

NEXT PREM BOSS TO GO THIS SEASON…4/7 Grant; 6 Holloway; 8 McLeish; 9 None; 10 Di Matteo; Hughes; Martinez; 12 Ancelotti; 16 McCarthy; Moyes.

Further information….graham sharpe…0208 918 3731

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Jack The Lad: You Bet Wilshere Is New Premiership Wildman!

Punters who are tearing up their ‘next Premier League footballer to be arrested’ slips, following news of Jack Wilshere’s arrest, had best hold on. William Hill are not going to be paying out on the Arsenal starlet’s arrest as it was for an offence that happened last year. This means that the betting for second arrest of 2011 is still open. Hill’s have cut Wilshere’s odds from 11/1 to 9/1 to be the second footballer arrested for a new offence. Trio, Andy Carroll, Joey Barton and Mario Balotelli are joint 7/1 favourites.

“Jack’s rap sheet is growing at an alarming rate and he could soon be earning punters more money for his off field antics than he does playing football,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Last week, Hill’s paid out on Craig Bellamy being the first Premier League arrest of the season. Despite playing for Cardiff, his registration is still held by Manchester City.

Second Premier League Footballer Arrested For New Offence: 7/1 Andy Carroll; 7/1 Joey Barton; 7/1 Mario Ballotelli; 9/1 Jack Wilshere; 11/1 John Terry; 11/1 Anton Ferdinand; 12/1 Steven Gerrard; 12/1 El Hadji Diouf; 14/1 Wayne Rooney; 16/1 Barry Ferguson; 16/1 Kevin Nolan; 16/1 Ashley Cole; 20/1 Jermaine Pennant; 20/1 Jermaine Pennant; 20/1 Jermaine Defoe; 25/1 Rio Ferdinand; 25/1 Frank Lampard; 25/1 Joe Hart; 33/1 Nicolas Anelka; 33/1 Carlos Tevez; 33/1 Didier Drogba

(Only these footballers count)

Further Information…Joe Crilly…0208 918 3746 / 07850 518 164

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