Crouch Wonder Goal Stands Tall Over Rivals

Despite hitting a fantastic goal against Chelsea, Papiss Cisse is not at the top of the betting for this year’s Match of the Day Goal of the Season. Peter Crouch’s effort for Stoke vs Manchester City is 10/11 then followed by Cisse’s second effort at Stamford Bridge at 6/5. Luis Suarez’s effort from the halfway line against Norwich is the 6/1 third favourite followed by any other goal at 16/1.

“It looks like it will be a two horse race for the Goal of the Season honour and we think it could still go either way,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

William Hill BBC Match Of The Day Goal of the Season: 10/11 Peter Crouch; 6/5 Papiss Cisse; 6/1 Luis Suarez; 16/1 Any other

Joe Crilly
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City Steal Title March…8/15 To Win On Goal Difference

Manchester City took a vital win in the battle to land the Premier League and William Hill now make the blue half of Manchester 4/9 to be celebrating come the end of the season. Manchester United are 13/8. Despite the defeat, Hills make Ferguson 8/15 to outlast Mancini (11/8 not to). City now lead on goal difference and they are 8/15 to win the title in that way (United are 14/1 to do so).

“Manchester City have now stolen a march on their rivals with the finishing post firmly in sight, but a tricky fixture at Newcastle could well see their title ambitions tempered,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

A fantastic night of football was highlighted by the fact that Hills took well over a million pounds on the night and over 40,000 bets on the 90 minutes market alone. Over 20,000 bets were staked online in-running.

“Phew, our compilers deserve a rest after that,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly. “We were expecting a busy one but that far exceeded anyone’s expectations.”

Premier League outright: 4/9 City; 13/8 Utd

Win the title on goal difference: 8/15 City; 14/1 United

Who will leave first: 8/15 Mancini; 11/8 Ferguson

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Manchester Derby: You Bet Bookies Are Ready To Batten Down The Hatches

William Hill expect the Manchester derby to attract more bets than any other Premier League game ever. In the hour before kick off, Hills predict that up to 8,000 bets will be placed on the game. Manchester City are the 5/4 favourites to win the match, with United 5/2 and the draw 2/1.

“This is without doubt the biggest Manchester Derby ever and we are expecting betting interest to go through the roof,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly. “We are fully expecting this to be the busiest match, in terms of bets placed, in the history of the Premier League.”

Hills are enhancing the price of both Rooney and Tevez to open the scoring both from 7/1 to 8/1. For Tevez to score and City to win is 4/1 while Rooney to score anytime and United to win is 5/1.

After the ignominy of losing 6-1 at home the last time these two sides met, United are 500/1 to return the favour, while City are 250/1 to win by the same scoreline again.

Despite the home advantage for the derby, Manchester United are 4/9 to lift the Premier League trophy, with City 7/4.

William Hill mobile is also offering a money back special to all customers whereby should your first scorer selection score second instead, you will receive your money back in the form of a free bet (up to and including the value of £50).

Joe Crilly
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United 4/9 To Maintain Five Point Gap At Top Of Table

The title race could take yet another twist on Sunday with both Manchester sides in action. William Hill are offering 14/1 that Manchester United win and Manchester City lose, leaving the Reds eight points ahead before their game next weekend. Hills also offer 10/1 that the opposite happens and Manchester City close the gap to just two points. The favourite is that United retain their five point gap (at 4/9) with United having the chance to win the Premier League at the home of their bitter rivals. Hills are go 5/2 that they do just that (2/7 they do not).

“Manchester United would surely love the opportunity to win the title at the Etihad, but in the same vein, City will be determined not to let that happen and the derby next week could hinge on the two games on Sunday,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Alex Ferguson talked about how he expects that Wayne Rooney will beat Bobby Charlton’s Manchester United goalscoring record and William Hill go 2/1 that he just that during his career (4/11 that doesn’t).

How many points will Manchester United be clear after this week’s round of Premier League fixtures: 10/1 two; 5/1 three; 50/1 four; 4/9 five; 50/1 six; 7/1 seven; 14/1 eight

Manchester United to win the League at Manchester City: 5/2 yes; 2/7 no

Wayne Rooney to beat Bobby Charlton’s Manchester United goalscoring record: 2/1 yes; 4/11 no

Joe Crilly
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City Title Odds Slashed As Wolves 7/2 To Bounce Back

CITY TITLE ODDS SLASHED FROM 4/1 TO 6/4

HAVING been 4/1 shots to win the Premier League on Sunday morning, Manchester City are now 6/4 chances with William Hill as United’s odds were lengthened from 1/7 to 1/ 2 although they remain favourites.

**How far will Man Utd win the premier league by?
7pts or more 12/1
5-6pts 6/1
3-4pts 11/4
1-2pts 4/1
Goal diff 8/1
Fail to win 6/4

Man City by:
3 or more 9/1
2 pts 6/1
1 pt 8/1
Goal Diff 4/1
Not win 1/ 2

WOLVES 7/2 TO BOUNCE BACK

WOLVES are 7/2 to be promoted from the Championship next season with William Hill who make them 10/1 to win the title – the same odds they offer about Terry Connor still being manager on the first day of next season.

PREM RELEGATION…..1/3 Blackburn (9/4 stay up); 1/ 2 Bolton (6/4); 6/4 QPR(1/ 2); 4 Wigan; 9 Villa

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City Running Out Of Games But Giving It A Go

Manchester City defeated Norwich resoundingly but United are 1/5 favourites to win the Premier League (Manchester City are 10/3). Manchester United are 5/1 to win the league by seven or more points, although, a margin of three or four points is the favourite at 5/2. City are 8/1 to win the league on goal difference.

“City still have the chance to claw back the title from United but with games running out, it looks as though they will just miss out,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Carlos Tevez grabbed a hat-trick for City on Saturday although his future at the club looks to be up in the air with Hills making him 4/7 to have left the club by the start of next season (5/4 to still be there).

Premier League outright: 1/5 Manchester United; 10/3 Manchester City

How many points will Manchester United win the league by: 5/1 seven or more; 4/1 five or six; 5/2 three or four; 11/4 one or two; 20/1 goal difference; 10/3 not win the league

How many points will Manchester City win the league by: 1/5 not win the league; 8/1 goal difference; 8/1 one point; 6/1 two points; 20/1 three points or more

Will Carlos Tevez still be at Manchester City on the first day of next season: 5/4 yes; 4/7 no

Manchester United to win the League as a result of the derby: 11/4 yes; 1/4 no

Joe Crilly
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City Not Quite Back Into It But In To 7/2 For Title

An exciting night at both ends of the table saw Manchester City close the gap at the top to five points and William Hill make them 7/2 to win the League although Manchester United are 1/6 favourites.

“After thinking the title race was all over bar the shouting, it is now beginning to flicker back into life,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly. “We still have United as massive favourites, but tonight’s results will give City renewed vigour.”

Following defeat to Arsenal, Wolves are 1/150 to go down with Hills who also go Blackburn 8/15, Wigan 10/11, Bolton 6/5 and QPR 7/5. Wolves are also 18/1 to lose every remaining game this season.

Relegation Trebles: 19/10 Wolves/Wigan/Blackburn; 7/2 Wolves/Wigan/QPR; 11/2 Wolves/Wigan/Bolton; 11/2 Wigan/QPR/Blackburn; 6/1 QPR/Bolton/Blackburn; 9/1 Wigan/QPR/Bolton

Premier League outright: 1/6 Manchester United; 7/2 Manchester City

Relegation: 1/150 Wolves; 8/15 Blackburn; 10/11 Wigan; 6/5 Bolton; 7/5 QPR

18/1 Wolves lose every remaining game this season

3rd – 5th tricast
Arsenal/Tottenham/Chelsea 10/3
Arsenal/Tottenham/Newcastle 7/2
Tottenham/Arsenal/Chelsea 10/1
Tottenham/Arsenal/Newcastle 11/1
Arsenal/Newcastle/Tottenham 12/1
Arsenal/Newcastle/Chelsea 12/1
Arsenal/Chelsea/Tottenham 11/1
Arsenal/Chelsea/Newcastle 12/1

Joe Crilly
Press Officer
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Hatem Has Arfa Chance Of Getting Goal Of The Season…is Motd’s Dream Team On The Way Out?

Hatem Ben Arfa scored one of the goals of the season for Newcastle against Bolton on Monday although William Hill think that his effort still falls some way behind Peter Crouch’s effort vs Manchester City. Crouch is 4/7 to win Match of the Day’s annual Goal of the season competition, with Ben Arfa 6/1. Hills also offer 15/8 about any other goal winning the accolade.

“With Ben Arfa and a couple of screamers from Robin van Persie this season, there is nothing to say it is a Crouchy certainty, but he has set quite the benchmark,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

With rumours suggesting that the current Match of the Day ‘dream team’ of Lineker, Lawrenson and Hansen may be squeezed out to make way for younger blood, Hills are offering 7/1 that none of them return to the studio next season, it is however, 4/9 that they all return.

2/1 For Balotelli AND Mancini To Have Left By Next Season

Hills are offering 2/1 that both Mancini and Balotelli will have left Manchester City by the start of next season, 1/1 that just one of them will still be there and 9/4 that they are both still there.

They also offer 4/7 that Mancini will still be there (5/4 he has gone) and 8/13 that Balotelli has gone (6/5 he is still there).

“Mancini has shown his forgiving side in dealing with Carlos Tevez, but Balotelli may well have pushed his manager over the edge,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Match of the Day Goal of the Season: 4/7 Peter Crouch; 6/1 Hatem Ben Arfa; 15/8 Any other player

How many of Lineker, Hansen and Lawrenson will be on MOTD next season: 7/1 none; 2/1 one or two; 4/9 three

Top goalscorer: 1/7 Robin van Persie; 4/1 Wayne Rooney

Top four finish: 1/14 Arsenal; 8/15 Tottenham; 7/4 Chelsea; 10/3 Newcastle

Winner without Manchester United and Manchester City: 1/6 Arsenal; 4/1 Tottenham; 10/1 Chelsea; 20/1 Newcastle

Will Mancini and Balotelli still be at Manchester City next season: 2/1 both gone; 9/4 both still there; 1/1 One gone

Balotelli still at Manchester City at the start of next season: 8/13 yes; 6/5 no

Mancini still at Manchester City at the start of next season: 4/7 yes; 5/4 no

LMA Manager of the Year: 6/4 Alan Pardew; 13/8 Brendan Rodgers; 7/2 Paul Lambert; 11/1 David Moyes; 12/1 Sir Alex Ferguson; 33/1 Harry Redknapp; 33/1 Roy Hodgson; 33/1 Steve Kean; 40/1 BAR

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

Twitter: @footy_joe

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Easter Sunday, Title Race Decider? United Evens To Win League By Seven Or More

Easter Sunday could be decisive in the race for the Premier League and William Hill go 5/6 that the destination of the title is decided before the Manchester derby at the end of April (5/6 it is not). Hills are offering Even money that Manchester United win the title by seven or more points although they are 5/1 to fail to win the title. Manchester United are 1/9 to win the League, City are 5/1. City’s recent slump could prove costly, not just for the club, but for their manager as well and he is Even money to have left the club by the first game of next season.

Arsenal will be hopeful that they can keep hold of goal-machine Robin van Persie with his contract due to expire in just over 12 months, although the omens are not good, with Hill making 5/4 to have left the Gunners by the start of next season.

Mark Hughes came to QPR with the backing of mega rich owners with the proviso that he keeps them in the Premier League. Things have not worked out as planned so far, but despite this, Hills make him 1/4 to still be at Loftus Road on the first day of next season (11/4 to have left).

William Hill Football Odds:

Premier League outright: 1/9 Manchester United; 5/1 Manchester City; 750/1 Arsenal, Tottenham

How many points will Premier League title winners get: 7/4 93+; 7/4 89-92; 6/4 88 or less

How many points will United win the League by: 1/1 7 or more; 4/1 4-6; 6/1 1-3; 10/1 goal difference; 5/1 not to win it

Mancini to be at City on the first day of next season: 8/11 yes; 1/1 no

Premier League title to be won before kickoff of the Manchester derby: 5/6 yes; 5/6 no

RVP still at Arsenal on the first day of next season: 4/7 yes; 5/4 no

Mark Hughes still at QPR at the start of next season: 1/4 yes; 11/4 no

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

Twitter: @footy_joe

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M: 07850 518 164
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Easter Football Specials – Prem And S P L

**********************WILLIAM HILL EASTER FOOTBALL ODDS********************************************

William Hill Easter Prem Specials:
Highest scoring match:

3/1 Manchester United / QPR
4/1 Chelsea / Wigan
6/1 Stoke / Wolves
13/2 West Brom / Blackburn
13/2 Liverpool / Aston Villa
13/2 Arsenal / Manchester City
9/1 Sunderland / Tottenham
9/1 Bolton / Fulham
12/1 Norwich / Everton

Highest scoring team: 11/4 Manchester United; 10/3 Chelsea; 6/1 Liverpool; 8/1 Stoke; 8/1 West Brom; 12/1 Arsenal; 14/1 Manchester City; 16/1 Everton; 16/1 Tottenham; 20/1 Sunderland; 25/1 Bolton; 25/1 Fulham; 33/1 Blackburn; 40/1 Norwich; 40/1 Wolves; 50/1 Wigan; 50/1 Aston Villa; 50 QPR

Fastest scoring team: 7/1 Chelsea; 7/1 Manchester United; 10/1 Stoke; 11/1 Liverpool; 11/1 West Brom;11/1 Arsenal; 12/1 Bolton; 12/1 Tottenham; 12/1 Fulham; 12/1 Manchester City; 14/1 Blackburn; 14/1 Wolves; 14/1 Sunderland; 14/1 Norwich; 14/1 Everton; 16/1 Aston Villa; 20/1 Wigan; 20/1 QPR

Total Red Cards: 2/1 one; 2/1 two; 9/4 three or more; 7/2 none

Hat-trick scored: 4/1 yes; 1/7 no

PREM TITLE – 1/9 United; 5/1 City

RELEGATION- 1/25 Wolves (9/1 stay up); 2/5 Wigan (7/4); 1/ 2 QPR (6/4); 6/4 Blackburn (1/ 2); 5/2 Bolton; 10 Villa

FINISH BOTTOM – 1/10 Wolves; 7 Wigan; 8 QPR; 20 Blackburn; 33 Bolton.

KUYT FLYING FROM LIVERPOOL?
Dirk Kuyt could be one of a number of high profile casualties at Liverpool this summer, with William Hill offering 5/4 that he has left the club by the start of next season. Another who could be on his way is Maxi Rodriguez, who is Even money to have gone in the same time frame. The good news for Liverpool, however, is that Suarez, Gerrard and Reina all look like they will be staying, with Hills making them 1/4, 1/16 and 1/12 respectively to still be at Anfield. ‘Kuyt is popular at Liverpool but he could be amongst the players most likely to leave the club before the start of next season’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Share.

To be at Liverpool start of 2012/2013 season Yes No
Dirk Kuyt 4/7 -5/4
Pepe Reina 1/12 -6/1
Andy Carroll 1/3 -9/4
Maxi Rodriguez 8/11 -EVS
Steven Gerrard 1/16 -7/1
Luis Suarez 1/4 -11/4
Kenny Dalglish 5/6 – 5/6

BENT INTO SHAPE?
DARREN BENT is optimistic that he can regain fitness in time to be part of the Euro squad but William Hill are less confident and offer 4/1 that he will be included in the final squad. ‘With the current shortage of reliable English forwards, other than Rooney, Bent will have a great chance of being included if he can overcome his serious injury in time’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
Hills – Darren Bent to be in the Euro squad? 4/1 yes; 1/7 no

LAWRIE BETTING ON LADY BOSSES
Lawrie Sanchez has claimed that he can envisage a female manager taking charge of a Premier League club within the next ten years, but Hills disagree, offering 100/1 that a female is in the Premier League within the next decade. It is 33/1 for a female manager to be in the Football League within the next 5 years. ‘Apparently Sanchez has bet a pal that there will be a female Premier League boss within ten years – I hope he got decent odds as we’re prepared to offer 100/1about it happening!’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

Hills :Female Managers specials
Female manager in the football league within the next 5 years? 33/1
Female manager in the premier league within the next 10 years? 100/1

EUROPA LEAGUE…13/8 At Bilbao; 5/2 At Madrid; Valencia; 6/1 Sporting Lisbon.

Men’s Olympic Football: 15/8 Brazil; 9/4 Spain; 5/1 Great Britain; 9/1 Uruguay; 10/1 Switzerland; 16/1 Mexico; 33/1 S. Korea; 33/1 Japan; 40/1 Morocco; 40/1 Egypt; 40/1 Senegal; 50/1 Belarus; 50/1 Gabon; 100/1 Honduras; 150/1 New Zealand; 500/1 Oman

Women’s Olympic football: 11/4 USA; 3/1 Brazil; 3/1 Japan; 11/2 France; 14/1 Sweden; 16/1 Great Britain; 20/1 N. Korea; 20/1 Canada; 50/1 New Zealand; 66/1 Colombia; 66/1 Cameroon; 66/1 South Africa Team

GB double: 101/1

Scottish Specials
1/16 Celtic clinch the title on Saturday
Its been a long wait but it looks like the SPL
title will return to Celtic Park this weekend.
Celtic visit Rugby Park and only require a draw to
become Champions. Even if Celtic lose there
is still a chance the title will be theirs if Rangers
fail to win at St Mirren later that day. A defeat
for Celtic coupled with a Rangers win means they
they will need to wait another week and that’s a
7/1 chance

Celtic to Win the Title on Saturday1/16
Celtic not to win the Title on Saturday7/1

Rangers win at Fir Park last week puts them in
pole position to finish second in the SPL.
To Finish 2nd in SPL
Rangers1/14
Motherwell13/2

Hibernian have now opened a gap over Dunfermline
at the foot of the table and it leaves the Pars with
an uphill task to stay in the SPL.
To Finish Bottom of SPL
Hibernian1/14
Dunfermline13/2

Jon Daly currently tops the Split goalscoring chart
and he aims to be the first non Old Firm player
to finish ahead of the pack since Tommy Coyne of
Motherwell in 1995.
Top SPL Goalscorer
Gary Hooper4/5
Jon Daly6/4
Francisco Sandaza10/1
Anthony Stokes16/1
Michael Higdon33/1
Garry O’Connor40/1
Paul Heffernan40/1
Scott Vernon66/1

HIGHEST SCORING MATCH
Kilmarnock v Celtic3/1
Dunfermline v Hearts7/2
Rangers v St Mirren7/2
Aberdeen v Dundee Utd5/1
Hibernian v Motherwell5/1
St Johnstone v Inverness5/1

William Hill opened their markets of the end of
season PFA Awards last week and Charlie Mulgrew
is now the clear favourite for the Player of the Year
award. Gary Mackay-Steven has been backed for the
Young Player Award after winning his second consecutive
Monthly award. Neil Lennon could add the Manager of
the Year award to the SPL title this season.
SPFA Player of the Year? (Last Year – Izaguirre)
Charlie Mulgrew15/8
Scott Brown3/1
Joe Ledley9/2
Carlos Bocanegra13/2
Steven Davis8/1
Keith Lasley9/1
Gary Hooper10/1
Jon Daly10/1
Francisco Sandaza12/1
Paul Dixon12/1
Steven Naismith14/1
Fraser Forster16/1
Lee Wallace16/1
Sone Aluko16/1

SPFA Young Player of the Year (Last Year – Goodwillie)
James Forrest2/5
Gary Mackay-Steven3/1
Johnny Russell11/2
Victor Wanyama7/1
Adam Matthews12/1

SPFA Manager of The Year (Last Year – John McGlynn)
Neil Lennon8/11
Derek Adams11/4
Stuart McCall7/2
Kenny Shiels9/2
Colin Cameron10/1
Paul Hartley10/1
Ally McCoist12/1
Peter Houston12/1
Craig Brown16/1

Singles Only Accepted on the Awards Markets

Kilmarnock v Celtic
Celtic have a good goalscoring record at Rugby Park
Celtic to Score 3 or more goals11/4

Aberdeen v Dundee Utd
Kari Arnason has scored in both games v Utd this season.
Arnason to Score anytime4/1

Dunfermline v Hearts
Jim Jeffries takes charge of the Pars for the first time against his former club
Dunfermline Draw No Bet2/1

Rangers v St Mirren
Sone Aluko has been a star for Rangers since signing
Aluko to Score Anytime and Rangers win 13/10

St Johnstone v Inverness
The Saints have beaten Inverness twice this season without conceding a goal
St Johnstone to win to Nil21/10

Hibernian v Motherwell
Hibs have lead twice against Motherwell this season but failed to win
Hibernian to Lead and not win 5/1

Graham Sharpe,
Media Relations Director.
Twitter- @sharpeangle

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E: gsharpe@williamhill.co.uk

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Wood Green, London, N22 7TP.

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