City To Start Season Where They Left Off…..lifting Silverware

Manchester City take on Chelsea in the traditional season curtain raiser – the Community Shield and William Hill make the League Champions 4/6 to lift the trophy and 13/10 to win in 90 minutes. Of the previous five Community Shield winners, four of them have gone on to win the Premier League and William Hill are 2/1 that this year’s winner will also lift the big prize at the end of the season. Chelsea are 11/10 to lift the trophy.

“The season’s curtain raiser is often a good indicator as to who will go on to dominate throughout the course of the season and if you think Manchester City will win the double, this is a good time to get 2/1 about them winning the league,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Robin van Persie is 6/4 to start Manchester United’s first game of the season amidst talk that Wayne Rooney has told him to join him at Old Trafford, while Manchester City also appear to be closing in on their latest big money signing. Daniel Agger is 10/3 to have moved to Manchester City by the start of the 2012/13 season.

Community Shield: 13/10 Man City, 21/10 Draw, 9/5 Chelsea.

To Lift The Trophy: 4/6 Man City, 11/10 Chelsea.

First Goal Scorer: 5/1 S Aguero, 11/2 C Tevez, 11/2 M Balotelli, 6/1 E Dzeko, 6/1 F Torres, 7/1 E Hazard, 8/1 D Sturridge, 8/1 D Silva, 9/1 F Lampard, 9/1 S Nasri, 9/1 R Lukaku, 10/1 J Mata.

2/1 The Winner of the Community Shield goes onto win the Premier League

Robin van Persie to start Manchester United’s first game of the season: 6/4 yes; 1/2 no.

Daniel Agger to move to Manchester City by the start of 2012/13 season: 1/5 no; 10/3 yes.

Samba Stars Set for Gold

Brazil and Mexico will bring a bit of Latin flair to London on Saturday as they duke it out for the Olympic gold medal. Brazil are the 2/9 favourites for the gold medal, while they are 4/7 to win in 90 minutes.

“Brazil have been impressive over the course of the last two weeks and have shown why they have been favourites throughout the tournament. It would be a surprise if they did not finish the job off now,” said William Hill spokesman Mark Young

Brazil/Mexico: 4/7 Brazil; 5/1 Mexico; 14/5 draw.

To win gold medal: 2/9 Brazil; 3/1 Mexico.

Further Information
Mark Young
PR Assistant, William Hill
Email: myoung@williamhill.co.uk
Phone: 02089183981

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Rip For Premiership Rivals As Rvp Favourite For Man City Move!

It was the news that all Arsenal fans were dreading, their captain and leading goal scorer Robin van Persie will not sign a new contract and with a year left on his current deal, RVP’s next club is expected to be Manchester City, quoted at 4/9 Hills. City may have some competition in the forms of their cross city rivals, United at 7/2 and Italian champions Juventus at 11/2.

RVP notched 30 goals for the Emirates outfit last season and Hill’s are betting on how many goals they will score in total this year. They scored 72 last season and between 71 and 75 is favoured at 11/4. Between 76-80 is 3/1 but if you take out 30 goals, 60 or less is 12/1. Arsenal are expected to finsh between 2nd and 4th at 4/5. Fifth place is 5/2 and sixth is 5/1.

“Few could argue that Arsenal will not be a weaker side without Robin Van Persie and his goals could also make Man City all but unbeatable!” said Hill’s spokesman Rupert Adams.

Total Arsenal goals 2012/2013 Premier League Season: 11/4: 71-75, 3/1: 76-80, 4/1: 81-85, 9/2: 86 or more, 5/1 66-70, 8/1 61-65, 12/1 60 or less

Arsenal Premier League Finishing Position 2012/13: 4/5 2nd-4th, 5/2 5th, 5/1 6th, 8/1 Winners, 8/1 7th-10th, 33/1 11th or Lower

RVP to still be at Arsenal 1st PL game of the season: 8/13 No, 6/5 Yes

Robin Van Persie’s Next Club: 4/9 Manchester City, 7/2 Manchester United, 11/2 Juventus, 10/1 Chelsea, 12/1 Real Madrid, 16/1 Barcelona, 25/1 PSG, 33/1 AC Milan, 33/1 Inter Milan, 50/1 Ajax, 50/1 Bayern Munich, 66/1 Feyenoord, 80/1 Liverpool, 80/1 Tottenham

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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£100 Million Transfer Chest For Avb?

Reports in the press are suggesting that Andre Villas Boas will have a hefty transfer budget to spend on new players as Tottenham look to catapult themselves back into the Champions League and Hills offer 7/4 that he is successful in doing so.

First the exits: Luka Modric is 4/6 to move to Spain and join Real Madrid, 5/2 for a Chelsea move and 5/1 for a move up to Old Trafford. The other main player linked with a move is Jermain Defoe, who is 9/2 to join QPR, 7/1 for an Aston Villa transfer and 8/1 to go to Liverpool or back to West Ham.

AVB has already signed his first player in Gylfi Sigurdsson and others are expected to follow shortly. Portugal midfielder Joao Moutinho who worked with AVB at Porto is 2/1 to be at Tottenham when they face up against Newcastle on the first day of next season. Marseille striker Loic Remy is 2/1 to join and 4/11 not to, whilst Russian Euro 2012 star Alan Dzagoev is 5/1 to be there and 1/9 he won’t.

“It looks like Spurs will be one of the big spenders this summer and in order to fund the spending spree we expect a couple of big name exits,” said Hill’s spokesman Rupert Adams.

7/4 Tottenham to finish in the top four
Luka Modric’s Next Club: 4/6 Real Madrid, 5/2 Chelsea. 5/1 Man Utd, 10/1 Man City, 12/1 Barcelona, 16/1 PSG, 33.1 AC Milan, 33/1 Juventus, 40/1 Inter Milan, 50/1 Liverpool, 50/1 Arsenal
Jermain Defoe’s Next Club: 9/2 QPR, 7/1 Aston Villa, 8/1 Liverpool, 8/1 West Ham, 10/1 Reading, 12/1 Fulham, 12/1 Sunderland, 16/1 Stoke, 20/1 Norwich, 20/1 Swansea, 25/1 Newcastle, 33/1 West Brom
To Be A Tottenham Player on the first day of the 2012/13 Premier League Season?
Joao Moutinho: 4/11 No, 2/1 Yes
Loic Remy: 4/11 No, 2/1 Yes
Alan Dzagoev: 1/9 No, 5/1 Yes

Rupert Adams
Media Relations

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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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Could Moses Lead Chelsea To The Promised Land Again?

With Chelsea having had their first approach for Victor Moses rebuffed William Hill question where he will be at the beginning of next season. So often used to getting their way, Chelsea are 4/7 to land the young striker and 11/8 he will still be at Wigan.

“Abramovich can quite often get like a dog with a bone, as his dogged pursuit of Jose Mourinho has shown in the past and we think that the same determination will prove too much for Wigan this summer,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Chelsea have already signed Eden Hazard and Marko Marin this summer and seem to be on the hunt to strengthen their Champions League winning squad. William Hill believe that 3-4 new signings (4/6) will start on the first day of next season for the Blues. 0-2 is 7/4 and 5+ is 5/1.

Andre Villas Boas is the 2/7 favourite with William Hill to take over at Tottenham despite the clubs links with France boss Laurent Blanc, who is 3/1 for the job. Luka Modric is 8/11 to still be at White Hart Lane for the start of next season. Gareth Bale is 4/9 and Rafael Van der Vaart is 8/15.

“Overlooking his Chelsea experience, AVB has a great managerial record and it would seem that some of the top players will stay to be part of the revolution,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Victor Moses’ Club on the first day of next Season: Chelsea 4/7, Wigan 11/8, QPR 10/1, Arsenal 12/1, Liverpool 16/1, Spurs 16/1, Man City 20/1, Man Utd 20/1

How many new players signed by Chelsea will start first game of next season?

7/4 0-2
4/6 3-4
5/1 5+

Next Permanent Tottenham Manager: 2/7 Villas Boas, 3/1 Blanc, 10/1 Klinsmann, 12/1 Moyes, 12/1 Rangnick, 14/1 Sherwood, 16/1 Martinez, 20/1 Benitez, 25/1 BAR

Still at Tottenham on the first day of next season:

8/11 Modric (1/1 Not)
4/9 Bale (13/8 Not)
8/15 Van der Vaart (11/8 Not)

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

Twitter: @footy_joe

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

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Redknapp Stays At Spurs For Now But Moyes Waiting In The Wings

The twittersphere was awash with rumours of Harry Redknapp quitting Spurs – rumours that were quickly silenced by the man himself, but what if they were true? William Hill have made David Moyes the 5/4 favourite to become the next permanent Spurs boss with Roberto Martinez 4/1 second favourite. Harry is 4/1 for his next job to be an international one, although on the back of reported rumours last summer of interest from the Middle East, Al Ahly are 6/1 to be his next destination.

“Redknapp moved quickly to quash the rumours that he was on his way but there are still talks ongoing about his new contract and should he leave the club any time soon, it looks like Moyes is the frontrunner to replace him,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Harry Redknapp’s Next Club?
International team 4/1
Al-Ahly 6/1
Chelsea 6/1
Everton 7/1
Swansea 8/1
Man Utd 10/1
Newcastle 10/1
Arsenal 14/1
Liverpool 16/1
Man City 16/1

Next Spurs Boss
David Moyes 5/4
Roberto Martinez 4/1
Jurgen Klinsman 10/1
Andre Villas-Boas 12/1
Rafa Benitez 14/1
Fabio Capello 16/1
Gus Poyet 16/1
Alan Pardew 20/1
Marco Van Basten 20/1
Alan Curbishley 33/1

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

Twitter: @footy_joe

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

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William Hill Suspend Next Liverpool Manager After Brendan Backed To 1/20!

As of 4.25 pm today William Hill have suspended their next Liverpool manager betting after the market was deemed to no longer be viable. “Even at 1/20 punters were looking to back Brendan Rodgers, which suggests that an announcement is imminent!” said Hill’s spokesman Ru8pert Adams.

Liverpool Premiership Finishing Positions 2012-2013: 5/2 1st to 4th, 7/4 5th or 6th, 2/1 7th to 10th, 6/1 11th to 14th, 40/1 15th to 17th, 80/1 18th to 20th

Liverpool Trophies 2012- 13: 1/7 None, 4/1 One, 14/1 Two, 33/1 Three, 250/1 Four

William Hill Premiership 2012-13: 11/8 Man City, 5/2 Man Utd, 9/2 Chelsea, 6/1 Arsenal, 25/1 Tottenham, 33/1 Liverpool, 125/1 Newcastle, 250/1 Everton, 750/1 Fulham, 1000/1 Bar

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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Brendan Rodgers 1/12 For Liverpool Managers Job: Liverpool Favourite To Finish 5th Or 6th!

William Hill rate Brendan Rodgers as their 1/12 odds on favourite to be named as the next Liverpool manager, with Roberto Martinez his nearest challenger at 6/1. Whoever gets the job, Hills are not convinced that they will have enough firepower to take a Champions league spot and they are 5/2 to finish in the top four.

“The odds suggest that Brendan Rodgers is almost a certainty for the Liverpool job, but it would not be the first time that 1/12 shots have been turned over,” said Hill’s spokesman Rupert Adams

Liverpool Premiership Finishing Positions 2012-2013: 5/2 1st to 4th, 7/4 5th or 6th, 2/1 7th to 10th, 6/1 11th to 14th, 40/1 15th to 17th, 80/1 18th to 20th

Liverpool Trophies 2012- 13: 1/7 None, 4/1 One, 14/1 Two, 33/1 Three, 250/1 Four

Next Liverpool Manager: 1/12 Brendan Rodgers, 6/1 Roberto Martinez, 14/1 Louis van Gaal, 16/1 Andre Villas Boas, 20/1 Jurgen Klopp, 20/1 Harry Redknapp, 20/1 Rafa Benitez, 33/1 Frank Rijkaard, 33/1 Fabio Capello, 40/1 Bar

William Hill Premiership 2012-13: 11/8 Man City, 5/2 Man Utd, 9/2 Chelsea, 6/1 Arsenal, 25/1 Tottenham, 33/1 Liverpool, 125/1 Newcastle, 250/1 Everton, 750/1 Fulham, 1000/1 Bar

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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Hodgson’s Hero: Fit Again Bent 4/1 To Make Euros…hill’s Predict Fantastic Prem Finale

HODGSON’S HERO: FIT AGAIN BENT 4/1 TO MAKE EUROS…HILL’S PREDICT FANTASTIC PREM FINALE

Darren Bent has been declared fit for the Euros and William Hill make the Villa man 4/1 to make Roy Hodgson’s 23 man squad (1/7 not to).

“In his pomp, Darren Bent is one of the best natural finishers in world football, although whether Hodgson will risk taking a player who has barely turned out for his club in 2012 remains to be seen,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Bent is 25/1 to secure the Euros Golden Boot, with Wayne Rooney at the same price and Danny Welbeck, Daniel Sturridge and Steven Gerrard at 33/1.

EVERYTHING UP FOR GRABS ON CLOSEST LAST DAY EVER

With the title, top four and relegation all to be decided on the final day of the season, William Hill have opened a market on which teams will fill the all important spots in the table. They offer 5/4 that City win the League, Arsenal grab the last definite Champions League spot (in third), and Bolton are the unlucky side who are relegated.

“This Premier League season has been nip and tuck from day one and it seems only fitting that there should be so much up for grabs on the final day,” said Crilly.

Will Darren Bent make the England Euros Squad: 4/1 yes; 1/7 no

To win the Premier League, Finish Third and be Relegated:

5/4 Man City; Arsenal; Bolton
10/3 Man City Tottenham; Bolton
7/2 Man City; Arsenal; QPR
8/1 Man City; Tottenham; QPR
9/1 Man Utd; Arsenal; Bolton
18/1 Man Utd; Tottenham; Bolton;
50/1 Man City; Newcastle; Bolton
100/1 Man City; Newcastle; QPR
200/1 Man Utd; Newcastle; Bolton

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

Twitter: @footy_joe

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

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Final Day Prem Action

How Will Premier League Title Be Decided ?
HOW WILL PREMIER LEAGUE TITLE BE DECIDED?

ALTHOUGH MAN CITY ARE 1/9 favourites to win the Premier League title just how they will achieve that – or even whether they will – remains to be seen. William Hill have opened a book on how they or United will land the title – and make City 8/15 to win on goal difference, and 7/2 to win by two points. ‘City won’t really care how they win the title, but there are plenty of potential outcomes for punters to speculate on’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
WILLIAM HILL PREDICT OVER £15M WILL BE GAMBLED INDUSTRY-WIDE ON THE OUTCOME OF SUNDAY’S PREM GAMES.

**Man City win League by :
3 points……6/1
2 points……7/2
1 point……..50/1
Goal difference….8/15
Not win title5/1

** Man City By Goal Difference:
7 or under..5/2
8-9……….9/4
10-11…….7/1
12-13…….14/1
14 or more…..20/1

**Title not decided by GD- 6/4

**Man Utd win title by:
3 points…………16/1
2 points………….9/1
1 point……………40/1
Goal difference…80/1
Not win title1/9

**Man C are 1/9 favourites to lift the title, with Manchester United 5/1

William Hill offer 7/1 that exactly thirty goals will be scored on the Premier League’s final day of the season this weekend, setting a record number of goals for the whole season – 1063. Hills also offer 4/1 that 31 or more will be scored, 1/ 4 that 29 or fewer will hit the back of the net. ‘Goals seem to have been plentiful – and often spectacular this season and it would be fitting for the record to be broken on the final day’

GOALS SCORED ON FINAL DAY – 1/ 4 29 OR FEWER; 7/1 EXACTLY 30; 4/1 OVER 30.

HILLS MAKE PETER CROUCH AND DEMBA PAPISS CISSE Evenm money joint favourites to win the MotD Goal of the Season, with Luis Suarez 8/1, and 20/1 any other player.
Hills have also opened a book on which team will score the latest goal on the last day of the season and make Man City 8/1 favourites to do so. ‘The bet is termed ‘last’ goal of season but will be decided on the latest time recorded for a goal in any of the final ten games’ said Sharpe.

Team Scoring Last Goal Of Prem Season_
Man City 8/1
Chelsea 10/1
Tottenham 10/1
Wigan 10/1
Man Utd 10/1
Arsenal 11/1
Everton 12/1
Norwich 12/1
Stoke 12/1
Liverpool 12/1
Swansea 14/1
West Brom 14/1
Newcastle 14/1
Aston Villa 14/1
Bolton 14/1
Blackburn 16/1
Wolves 16/1
Sunderland 20/1
Fulham 20/1
QPR 25/1
“Settled by match minute, including time added on (e.g 90+3, as taken from BBC Sport website). Dead heat rules apply.

TO FINISH 3RD- 4/9 Arsenal; 7/4 Spurs; 33/1 Newcastle
TO FINISH 4TH – 4/7 Spurs; 2/1 Arsenal; 11/2 Newcastle
TO BE RELEGATED – 4/11 Bolton; 2/1 Spurs

TO WIN NEXT SEASOPN PREM TITLE….11/8 Man C; 11/4 Man U; 4/1 Chelsea; 6/1 Arsenal; 25/1 Spurs; 33/1 Liverpool; 125/1 Newcastle. Others on request.

Highest Scoring Match_
Man City v QPR 3/1
Chelsea v Blackburn 4/1
Sunderland v Man Utd 11/2
West Brom v Arsenal 11/2
Wigan v Wolves 15/2
Norwich v Aston Villa 8/1
Swansea v Liverpool 8/1
Tottenham v Fulham 10/1
Everton v Newcastle 12/1
Stoke v Bolton 12/1
E/W 1/5TH ODD 1-2-3

FOOTBALL_Highest Scoring Team_
Man City 2/1
Chelsea 11/2
Man Utd 6/1
Tottenham 8/1
Wigan 8/1
Arsenal 10/1
Norwich 16/1
Stoke 16/1
Liverpool 16/1
Everton 20/1
Swansea 20/1
Aston Villa 20/1
West Brom 25/1
Newcastle 25/1
Bolton 25/1
Blackburn 50/1
Wolves 50/1
Sunderland 66/1
Fulham 66/1
QPR 100/1
E/W ¼ ODDS 1-2-3

FOOTBALL_Fastest Scoring Team_
Man City 8/1
Chelsea 10/1
Tottenham 10/1
Wigan 10/1
Man Utd 10/1
Arsenal 11/1
Everton 12/1
Norwich 12/1
Stoke 12/1
Liverpool 12/1
Swansea 14/1
West Brom 14/1
Newcastle 14/1
Aston Villa 14/1
Bolton 14/1
Blackburn 16/1
Wolves 16/1
Sunderland 20/1
Fulham 20/1
QPR 25/1
E/W ¼ ODDS 1-2-3

Further information….graham sharpe…07803233702
twitter- @sharpeangle

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Prem To Set New Goals Record On Final Day

WILL GOALS SCORED RECORD BE SMASHED ON LAST DAY OF PREM?

William Hill offer 7/1 that exactly thirty goals will be scored on the Premier League’s final day of the season this weekend, setting a record number of goals for the whole season – 1063. Hills also offer 4/1 that 31 or more will be scored, 1/ 4 that 29 or fewer will hit the back of the net. ‘Goals seem to have been plentiful – and often spectacular this season and it would be fitting for the record to be broken on the final day’

GOALS SCORED ON FINAL DAY – 1/ 4 29 OR FEWER; 7/1 EXACTLY 30; 4/1 OVER 30.

HILLS MAKE PETER CROUCH AND DEMBA PAPISS CISSE Evenm money joint favourites to win the MotD Goal of the Season, with Luis Suarez 8/1, and 20/1 any other player.
Hills have also opened a book on which team will score the latest goal on the last day of the season and make Man City 8/1 favourites to do so. ‘The bet is termed ‘last’ goal of season but will be decided on the latest time recorded for a goal in any of the final ten games’ said Sharpe.

Team Scoring Last Goal Of Prem Season_
Man City 8/1
Chelsea 10/1
Tottenham 10/1
Wigan 10/1
Man Utd 10/1
Arsenal 11/1
Everton 12/1
Norwich 12/1
Stoke 12/1
Liverpool 12/1
Swansea 14/1
West Brom 14/1
Newcastle 14/1
Aston Villa 14/1
Bolton 14/1
Blackburn 16/1
Wolves 16/1
Sunderland 20/1
Fulham 20/1
QPR 25/1
“Settled by match minute, including time added on (e.g 90+3, as taken from BBC Sport website). Dead heat rules apply.”
One quarter the odds a place 1,2,3.

Graham Sharpe,
Media Relations Director.
TWITTER- @sharpeangle

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

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

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