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You Bet New United Keeper Set To Be A Success And Other Transfer Latest

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Manchester United’s new keeper, David De Gea is 5/4 with William Hill to concede less than 24 goals during his first season in the Premier League. He is 7/4 to concede 29 or more. Hills also offer 11/10 that he keeps 14 or more clean sheets (4/6 not to).

“De Gea has big boots to fill but the odds suggest that his first season at Old Trafford will be a success,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

In transfer news, it appears that Arsenal face an uphill struggle to keep hold of their two prize assets offering 1/4 that Fabregas leaves the Emirates and 4/6 that Nasri does. According to reports, five clubs have met Santos’ valuation of Neymar and Hills make Real Madrid the 8/11 favourites to capture his signature. Chelsea are the 6/4 second favourites to bag the hottest property in world football. Man City are 11/2, Juventus 9/1 and Anzhi Makhachkala 20/1.

Arsenal appear to be the front runners in capturing Gary Cahill’s signature, with Hills offering 8/11, while Man City are 5/2. Tottenham are 4/1, Liverpool 6/1 and Aston Villa 16/1.

Chelsea Latest

Following Andre Villas-Boas’ first press conference as Chelsea manager Hills offer 9/4 that he will still be at the Bridge in 2015. He is 25/1 to leave in 2011, 4/1 in 2012, 5/2 2013 and 2/1 2014. A clean sweep of four trophies for Chelsea’s new manager next season is 400/1 but a trophyless season is offered at 8/11.

William Hill Odds:

How many league goals will De Gea concede: 5/4 under 24; 2/1 25-28; 7/4 29 or more

Number of De Gea clean sheets in the Premier League: 4/6 Under 13.5; 11/10 Over 13.5

Fabregas to leave Arsenal in summer transfer window: 1/4 yes; 11/4 no

Nasri to leave Arsenal in summer transfer window: 4/6 yes; 11/10 no

Neymar next permanent club: 8/11 Real Madrid; 6/4 Chelsea; 11/2 Man City; 9/1 Juventus; 20/1 Anzhi Makhachkala

Gary Cahill Next Permanent Club: 8/11 Arsenal; 5/2 Man City; 4/1 Tottenham; 6/1 Liverpool; 16/1 Aston Villa

When Will AVB leave Chelsea?
2011 25/1
2012 4/1
2013 5/2
2014 2/1
2015+ 9/4

Number of Chelsea Trophies?
0 8/11
1 5/4
2 13/2
3 33/1
4 400/1

FA Cup/Carling Cup/Premier League/Champions League/Europa

Where Will Chelsea Finish?
Winner 9/4
2nd-4th 8/13
5th – 10th 7/1
Bottom half 12/1

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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Lukaku And Falcao In But Cole On His Way? Latest Chelsea Moves

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William Hill make Romelu Lukaku 4/6 to be at Stamford Bridge next season while Falcao has been cut from 7/4 to 5/4 to join Chelsea from Porto. But for all of the talk of Andre Villas-Boas bringing in players, Ashley Cole has started to make noises of moving to Spain with Real Madrid or Barcelona his preferred choices. Hills offer 4/1 that he moves to Real Madrid during the Summer transfer window and 6/1 that he joins Barcelona in the same time period. He is 7/2 to move to any Spanish side (1/6 not to).

Despite the new manager and the dearth of players set to come in, Hills offer 8/11 that Chelsea win no trophies this season. They are 5/4 to win one trophy and 13/2 to win two. They are 400/1 to win all four competitions they will be competing in. Chelsea are 9/4 to win the Premier League, 11/2 to win the FA Cup, 13/2 to win the League Cup and 8/1 to win the Champions League.

“Villas-Boas has been brought in to win trophies for theside and while he wants to bring new faces in, he will have to be careful of letting too many players go as well,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Hills…Number of Chelsea trophies 2011/12:
0…..8/11
1……5/4
2…..13/2
3……33/1
4….400/1

Who will join Chelsea in Summer Transfer Window:
Modric: 11/10 yes; 4/6 no
Neymar: 5/2 yes; 2/7 no
Hulk: 4/1 yes; 1/7 no
Falcao: 5/4 yes; 4/7 no
Eto’o: 2/1 yes; 4/11 no
Lukaku: 4/6 yes; 11/10 no
Moutinho: 2/1 yes; 4/11 no

English Premier League: 7/4 Manchester United; 9/4 Chelsea; 7/2 Manchester City; 7/1 Arsenal; 11/1 Liverpool; others on request

FA Cup: 11/2 Manchester United; 11/2 Chelsea; 6/1 Manchester City; 9/1 Arsenal; 9/1 Liverpool; 14/1 Spurs; 20/1 BAR

League Cup: 13/2 Manchester United; 13/2 Manchester City; 13/2 Chelsea; 8/1 Arsenal; 9/1 Liverpool; 12/1 Tottenham; 16/1 Everton; 20/1 BAR

Champions League: 15/8 Barcelona; 5/1 Real Madrid; 8/1 Manchester United; 8/1 Chelsea; 12/1 Manchester City; 16/1 Bayern Munich; 20/1 BAR

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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Will Ashley Young Become Ashley Old At United ?

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WILL THE YOUNG ONE BECOME OLD ONE AT UNITED?

WILLIAM HILL have opened a book on when Ashley Young will leave Manchester United and make him 8/1 to go before 2012, but 11/8 not to depart before 2017. ‘United don’t make too many mistakes when they target established British players so Ashley could easily hang around long enough to become known as Ashley Old!’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
And Hills are betting on how many Premier League starts and goals he will end up with during the 2011/12 season.

Hills…..When will Ashley Young leave Man Utd ?
ODDS
Before end of 2012 8/1
2013-2014 3/1
2015-2016 7/4
Still there January 2017 11/8

HOW MANY PREM LEAGUE STARTS WILL ASHLEY YOUNG MAKE FOR MAN U 2011/12….13/8 – 26 OR MORE; 3/1 21-25; 10/3 16- 20; 4/1 11-15; 13/2 6-10; 10/1 0-5.

HOW MANY PREM LG GOALS WILL ASHLEY YOUNG SCORE FOR MAN U IN 2011/12 SEASON?……6/5 0-3; 7/4 4-7; 10/3 8-11; 8/1 12 OR MORE.

Graham Sharpe,
Media Relations Director.

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M: 07803 233702
E: gsharpe@williamhill.co.uk
Twitter- @sharpeangle

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Wood Green, London, N22 7TP.

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Fixture Day Odds From William Hill….season Specials!

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William Hill odds – Opening Weekend Match Fixtures:
Evens Blackburn, 11/5 Wolves, 11/5 Draw
11/8 Fulham, 13/8 Aston Villa, 21/10 Draw
1/2 Liverpool, 9/2 Sunderland, 13/5 Draw
1/5 Man City, 10/1 Swansea, 4/1 Draw
7/2 Newcastle, 4/6 Arsenal, 23/10 Draw
13/10 QPR, 13/8 Bolton, 11/5 Draw
7/2 Stoke, 8/13 Chelsea, 5/2 Draw
10/11 Tottenham 5/2 Everton, 11/5 Draw
4/1 West Brom, 4/7 Man Utd, 5/2 Draw
10/11 Wigan, 12/5 Norwich, 9/4 Draw

Premier League: Winner: 7/4 Manchester United; 9/4 Chelsea; 7/1 Manchester City; 7/1 Arsenal; 11/1 Liverpool; 50/1 Tottenham; 250/1 Everton; 250/1 Aston Villa; 1000/1 QPR; 1000/1 Bolton; 1000/1 Newcastle; 1000/1 Sunderland; 1000/1 Fulham; 1500/1 Stoke; 1500/1 West Brom; 2500/1 Blackburn; 2500/1 Wigan; 2500/1 Wolves; 5000/1 Swansea; 5000/1 Norwich ….One third odds 1,2.

Relegation: 4/9 Swansea; 4/7 Norwich; 6/4 QPR; 2/1 Wigan; 5/2 Wolves; 7/2 Blackburn; 4/1 West Brom; 11/2 Bolton; 6/1 Newcastle; 7/1 Stoke; 9/1 Fulham; 10/1 Sunderland; 20/1 Aston Villa; 40/1 Everton; 150/1 Liverpool; 150/1 Tottenham; 500/1 Arsenal; 1000/1 Manchester United; 1000/1 Manchester City; 1000/1 Chelsea

To Finish Bottom: 9/4 Swansea; 11/4 Norwich; 5/1 QPR; 11/2 Wigan; 8/1 Wolves; 11/1 Blackburn; 16/1 West Brom; 16/1 Bolton; 25/1 Stoke; 33/1 Newcastle; 33/1 Fulham; 33/1 Sunderland; 100/1 Aston Villa; 150/1 Everton; 750/1 Liverpool; 750/1 Tottenham; 2500/1 Arsenal; 5000/1 Chelsea; 5000/1 Manchester United; 5000/1 Manchester City

Championship: Winner: 6/1 West Ham; 7/1 Leicester; 8/1 Birmingham; 12/1 Nottingham Forest; 12/1 Reading; 14/1 Middlesbrough; 16/1 Cardiff; 16/1 Blackpool; 16/1 Burnley; 16/1 Hull; 16/1 Ipswich; 16/1 Leeds; 16/1 Southampton; 16/1 Brighton; 25/1 Portsmouth; 33/1 Bristol City; 33/1 Milwall; 40/1 Watford; 50/1 Peterborough; 50/1 Coventry; 50/1 Derby; 66/1 Crystal Palace; 100/1 Doncaster; 100/1 Barnsley .One quarter odds 1,2,3.

Promotion: 13/8 West Ham; 2/1 Leicester; 5/2 Birmingham; 4/1 Nottingham Forest; 4/1 Reading; 9/2 Middlesbrough; 5/1 Cardiff; 5/1 Burnley; 5/1 Ipswich; 5/1 Leeds; 5/1 Southampton; 11/2 Blackpool; 6/1 Hull; 6/1 Brighton; 9/1 Portsmouth; 12/1 Milwall; 12/1 Bristol City; 16/1 Watford; 16/1 Derby; 20/1 Peterborough; 20/1 Coventry; 33/1 Crystal Palace; 40/1 Barnsley; 40/1 Doncaster

Championship Relegation: 13/8 Barnsley, 13/8 Doncaster, 7/4 Coventry, 9/4 Crystal Palace, 5/2 Peterborough, 7/2 Watford, 4/1 Derby, 4/1 Portsmouth, 9/2 Millwall, 11/2 Bristol City, 10/1 Brighton, 12/1 Burnley, 14/1 Blackpool , 14/1 Ipswich, 14/1 Southampton, 14/1 Cardiff, 16/1 Hull, 16/1 Leeds, 16/1 Middlesbrough, 25/1 Nottingham Forest, 25/1 Reading, 33/1 Birmingham, 33/1 Leicester, 40/1 West Ham.

League One: Winner: 11/2 Huddersfield; 11/2 Sheffield Wednesday; 6/1 Preston; 9/1 Sheffield United; 12/1 Charlton; 12/1 Scunthorpe; 14/1 MK Dons; 16/1 Leyton Orient; 20/1 Bournemouth; 25/1 Chesterfield; 25/1 Colchester; 25/1 Notts County; 25/1 Carlisle; 25/1 Brentford; 33/1 Rochdale; 33/1 Bury; 33/1 Exeter; 40/1 Stevenage; 40/1 Wycombe; 50/1 Oldham; 50/1 Tranmere; 66/1 Walsall; 80/1 Hartlepool; 80/1 Yeovil .One quarter odds 1,2,3

Promotion: 6/4 Sheffield Wednesday; 6/4 Huddersfield; 7/4 Preston; 9/4 Sheffield Utd; 4/1 Charlton; 4/1 Scunthorpe; 9/2 MK Dons; 7/1 Bournemouth; 8/1 Leyton Orient; 8/1 Brentford; 9/1 Chesterfield; 9/1 Colchester; 9/1 Notts County; 9/1 Carlisle; 12/1 Rochdale; 12/1 Bury; 12/1 Exeter; 16/1 Stevenage; 16/1 Wycombe; 16/1 Oldham; 20/1 Yeovil; 20/1 Tranmere; 20/1 Walsall; 20/1 Hartlepool

League Two: Winner: 3/1 Crawley; 10/1 Swindon; 12/1 Shrewsbury; 12/1 Bristol Rovers; 14/1 Plymouth; 14/1 Port Vale; 14/1 Oxford; 16/1 Torquay; 16/1 Rotherham; 16/1 AFC Wimbledon; 20/1 Gillingham; 20/1 Bradford; 20/1 Northampton; 25/1 Accrington; 25/1 Dagenham and Redbridge; 25/1 Aldershot; 25/1 Crewe; 25/1 Southend; 50/1 Morecambe; 50/1 Barnet; 50/1 Burton; 50/1 Hereford; 66/1 Cheltenham; 80/1 Macclesfield .One quarter odds 1,2,3

Promotion: 8/11 Crawley; 2/1 Swindon; 5/2 Bristol; 11/4 Shrewsbury; 3/1 Oxford; 7/2 Plymouth; 4/1 Port Vale; 9/2 Torquay; 9/2 Rotherham; 9/2 AFC Wimbledon; 9/2 Northampton; 5/1 Gillingham; 5/1 Bradford; 11/2 Dagenham and Redbridge; 6/1 Accrington; 6/1 Aldershot; 6/1 Crewe; 6/1 Southend; 10/1 Morecambe; 10/1 Barnet; 10/1 Burton; 10/1 Hereford; 14/1 Cheltenham; 16/1 Macclesfield

Blue Square Prem: 5/2 Luton Town; 5/1 Fleetwood; 9/1 Darlington; 11/1 Grimsby;Newport; 12 York; Mansfield; 14 Lincoln; 16 Kiddminstr; Wrexham; 20 Stockport; 25 F Green; 33 Alfreton; Cambridge; 66 Telford; 80 Bath; Kettering; 100 Barrow; Gateshead; 125 Eb bsfleet; Braintree; Tamworth; 150 Southport; 200 Hayes & Yeading.One quarter odds 1,2,3

Further information……graham sharpe…0780 3233702/0208 918 3731

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Fixture Day Season 2011/12 Odds

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FIXTURE DAY ODDS FROM WILLIAM HILL……..

Premier League: Winner: 7/4 Manchester United; 9/4 Chelsea; 7/1 Manchester City; 7/1 Arsenal; 11/1 Liverpool; 50/1 Tottenham; 250/1 Everton; 250/1 Aston Villa; 1000/1 QPR; 1000/1 Bolton; 1000/1 Newcastle; 1000/1 Sunderland; 1000/1 Fulham; 1500/1 Stoke; 1500/1 West Brom; 2500/1 Blackburn; 2500/1 Wigan; 2500/1 Wolves; 5000/1 Swansea; 5000/1 Norwich ….One third odds 1,2.

Relegation: 4/9 Swansea; 4/7 Norwich; 6/4 QPR; 2/1 Wigan; 5/2 Wolves; 7/2 Blackburn; 4/1 West Brom; 11/2 Bolton; 6/1 Newcastle; 7/1 Stoke; 9/1 Fulham; 10/1 Sunderland; 20/1 Aston Villa; 40/1 Everton; 150/1 Liverpool; 150/1 Tottenham; 500/1 Arsenal; 1000/1 Manchester United; 1000/1 Manchester City; 1000/1 Chelsea

To Finish Bottom: 9/4 Swansea; 11/4 Norwich; 5/1 QPR; 11/2 Wigan; 8/1 Wolves; 11/1 Blackburn; 16/1 West Brom; 16/1 Bolton; 25/1 Stoke; 33/1 Newcastle; 33/1 Fulham; 33/1 Sunderland; 100/1 Aston Villa; 150/1 Everton; 750/1 Liverpool; 750/1 Tottenham; 2500/1 Arsenal; 5000/1 Chelsea; 5000/1 Manchester United; 5000/1 Manchester City

Championship: Winner: 6/1 West Ham; 7/1 Leicester; 8/1 Birmingham; 12/1 Nottingham Forest; 12/1 Reading; 14/1 Middlesbrough; 16/1 Cardiff; 16/1 Blackpool; 16/1 Burnley; 16/1 Hull; 16/1 Ipswich; 16/1 Leeds; 16/1 Southampton; 16/1 Brighton; 25/1 Portsmouth; 33/1 Bristol City; 33/1 Milwall; 40/1 Watford; 50/1 Peterborough; 50/1 Coventry; 50/1 Derby; 66/1 Crystal Palace; 100/1 Doncaster; 100/1 Barnsley .One quarter odds 1,2,3.

Promotion: 13/8 West Ham; 2/1 Leicester; 5/2 Birmingham; 4/1 Nottingham Forest; 4/1 Reading; 9/2 Middlesbrough; 5/1 Cardiff; 5/1 Burnley; 5/1 Ipswich; 5/1 Leeds; 5/1 Southampton; 11/2 Blackpool; 6/1 Hull; 6/1 Brighton; 9/1 Portsmouth; 12/1 Milwall; 12/1 Bristol City; 16/1 Watford; 16/1 Derby; 20/1 Peterborough; 20/1 Coventry; 33/1 Crystal Palace; 40/1 Barnsley; 40/1 Doncaster

League One: Winner: 11/2 Huddersfield; 11/2 Sheffield Wednesday; 6/1 Preston; 9/1 Sheffield United; 12/1 Charlton; 12/1 Scunthorpe; 14/1 MK Dons; 16/1 Leyton Orient; 20/1 Bournemouth; 25/1 Chesterfield; 25/1 Colchester; 25/1 Notts County; 25/1 Carlisle; 25/1 Brentford; 33/1 Rochdale; 33/1 Bury; 33/1 Exeter; 40/1 Stevenage; 40/1 Wycombe; 50/1 Oldham; 50/1 Tranmere; 66/1 Walsall; 80/1 Hartlepool; 80/1 Yeovil .One quarter odds 1,2,3

Promotion: 6/4 Sheffield Wednesday; 6/4 Huddersfield; 7/4 Preston; 9/4 Sheffield Utd; 4/1 Charlton; 4/1 Scunthorpe; 9/2 MK Dons; 7/1 Bournemouth; 8/1 Leyton Orient; 8/1 Brentford; 9/1 Chesterfield; 9/1 Colchester; 9/1 Notts County; 9/1 Carlisle; 12/1 Rochdale; 12/1 Bury; 12/1 Exeter; 16/1 Stevenage; 16/1 Wycombe; 16/1 Oldham; 20/1 Yeovil; 20/1 Tranmere; 20/1 Walsall; 20/1 Hartlepool

League Two: Winner: 3/1 Crawley; 10/1 Swindon; 12/1 Shrewsbury; 12/1 Bristol Rovers; 14/1 Plymouth; 14/1 Port Vale; 14/1 Oxford; 16/1 Torquay; 16/1 Rotherham; 16/1 AFC Wimbledon; 20/1 Gillingham; 20/1 Bradford; 20/1 Northampton; 25/1 Accrington; 25/1 Dagenham and Redbridge; 25/1 Aldershot; 25/1 Crewe; 25/1 Southend; 50/1 Morecambe; 50/1 Barnet; 50/1 Burton; 50/1 Hereford; 66/1 Cheltenham; 80/1 Macclesfield .One quarter odds 1,2,3

Promotion: 8/11 Crawley; 2/1 Swindon; 5/2 Bristol; 11/4 Shrewsbury; 3/1 Oxford; 7/2 Plymouth; 4/1 Port Vale; 9/2 Torquay; 9/2 Rotherham; 9/2 AFC Wimbledon; 9/2 Northampton; 5/1 Gillingham; 5/1 Bradford; 11/2 Dagenham and Redbridge; 6/1 Accrington; 6/1 Aldershot; 6/1 Crewe; 6/1 Southend; 10/1 Morecambe; 10/1 Barnet; 10/1 Burton; 10/1 Hereford; 14/1 Cheltenham; 16/1 Macclesfield

Blue Square Prem: 5/2 Luton Town; 5/1 Fleetwood; 9/1 Darlington; 11/1 Grimsby;Newport; 12 York; Mansfield; 14 Lincoln; 16 Kiddminstr; Wrexham; 20 Stockport; 25 F Green; 33 Alfreton; Cambridge; 66 Telford; 80 Bath; Kettering; 100 Barrow; Gateshead; 125 Eb bsfleet; Braintree; Tamworth; 150 Southport; 200 Hayes & Yeading.One quarter odds 1,2,3

Further information……graham sharpe…0780 3233702/0208 918 3731

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

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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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Champions League: Punters Go Barking Mad For Barcelona: Bookies Facing Worst Football Result In Betting History

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Bookmakers William Hill have been blown away with the interest in the Champions League final with Barcelona proving the most popular team in the competitions history. William Hill now predict that they alone will take £5 million wagers on the match, which suggests a £25 million industry turnover, beating the 2010 World Cup final. The latest prediction is that a 90 minute victory for the Spanish side will cost Hills £2 million pounds but the doomsday scenario is a 3-1 Barcelona victory inside of 90 minutes with Messi scoring first.

“Should Barcelona win this evening, it is likely to be our second worst ever result behind the infamous Magnificent seven, when bookies lost over £50 million after Frankie Dettori won all seven races at Ascot. We never thought we would ever be cheering on a Man Utd victory but we are massive fans of the reds tonight!” said Hill’s spokesman Rupert Adams

Latest Odds: 1/1 Barcelona, 7/2 Manchester United, 21/10 Draw

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

Further Information….Rupert Adams…0784 1011 584

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Champions League: Barcelona Batter The Bookies!

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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

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Bookies Brace For Barca Bashing, United In Support For The Reds

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Despite being at Wembley, Manchester United find themselves the biggest outsider for the Champions League Final for over a decade, with no other finalist in the past 10 years priced at more than 2/1. United are offered at 3/1 with Hills, but not even that price can tempt punters, with over 80% of bets placed on a Barcelona victory at 21/20. Hills are also offering over 100 in play markets and think that it could be the first time in history that in-play bets exceed pre-match wagers.

“Over the years Manchester United have caused us a fair amount of pain, but they will save us millions if they manage to beat Barcelona on Saturday night,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Hills are expecting a £10 million industry wide turnover making this the biggest game since the World Cup Final last year.

Lionel Messi is the 5/1 favourite to score the first goal of the match, while David Villa is 7/1. Wayne Rooney is 8/1 with Pedro and Hernandez both 9/1.

William Hill have a number of specials available for this weekend’s match and offer 25/1 that Patrice Evra will score and Manchester United lift the trophy (Happy Evra After) and 22/1 that Gerard Pique scores from outside the area (Pique That One Out).

Manchester United / Barcelona Odds:

90 Minutes: 21/20 Barcelona; 3/1 Manchester United; 21/10 Draw

To Win In Extra Time: 9/1 Barcelona; 16/1 Manchester United

To Win On Penalties: 11/1 Manchester United; 11/1 Barcelona

To Lift The Trophy: 1/2 Barcelona; 13/8 Manchester United

5/1 Match to be decided on penalties

Barcelona to Dominate Champions League:
5/1 To win Champions League this year and next
16/1 To win Champions League this year, next year AND the season after that

Match Winner Offers:
6/1 Rooney to score & Manchester United to win in 90 minutes
6/1 Match to be decided on penalties
4/1 Villa to score and Barcelona to win in 90 minutes
9/2 Match to be decided in Extra Time

First Goalscorer: 5/1 Lionel Messi; 7/1 David Villa; 8/1 Wayne Rooney; 9/1 Javier Hernandez; 9/1 Pedro; 12/1 Bojan; 12/1 Michael Owen; 12/1 Dimitar Berbatov; 14/1 BAR

Patriotic Punt*: 10/1 Lewis Hamilton OR Jenson Button to win Monaco Grand Prix and Manchester United to lift the Champions League Trophy
*Available until 1300h Saturday 28th May 2011.

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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British Punters Punt With Their Heads As Barca Well Backed

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Over 80% of all outright bets placed on this year’s Champions League Final at William Hill have been placed on Barcelona, despite the firm dangling the carrot of top priced Manchester United for punters.

“Not even the 3/1 that we are offering about Manchester United can tempt the punters to punt any way other than a Barca win,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Hills are offering a patriotic punt with two of the sporting calendar’s biggest fixtures taking place this weekend. Manchester United to lift the Champions League and Hamilton or Button to win the Monaco Grand Prix is offered at 10/1.

Barcelona are 21/10 to win in 90 minutes, while the draw is offered at 21/10. Hills offer 5/1 that the match is decided on penalties while either side can be backed to win on penalties at 11/1. The match is 9/2 to be decided in extra time.

The Champions League Final is second only to the World Cup Final as the highest turnover football match in the world and Hills are expecting the betting industry to take over £10 million on Saturday.

William Hill Odds:

Patriotic Punts:
10/1 Hamilton OR Button to win the Monaco Grand Prix and United to lift the trophy
14/1 Hamilton to win the Monaco Grand Prix and United to lift the trophy
50/1 Button to win the Monaco Grand Prix and United to lift the trophy

Scholes Galore: Paul Scholes to score in each half – 50/1

Klanger-Roo – Wayne Rooney to concede a penalty – 33/1

A game of two ‘Alves – Daniel Alves to score in each half – 50/1

Un-Sung Hero – Park Ji-Sung to score & not win Man of the Match – 8/1

Carrickter Building – Michael Carrick to score and Man Utd win from behind – 50/1

Happy Evra After – Patrice Evra to score anytime and Man Utd to lift the cup – 25/1

Pep Talk – Barcelona to be losing at half-time and go on to win the cup – 11/1

Waynesworld – Wayne Rooney to score and get Man of the Match – 14/1

The Masch of sorrow – Javier Mascherano to be sent off – 25/1

Angry Anderson – Anderson to be sent off – 33/1

The Berb is the word – Dimitar Berbatov to score and get Man of the Match – 20/1

Villa-Netta – David Villa to score anytime (inc. ET and penalties) – 11/8

Pique that one out – Gerard Pique to score from outside the box – 22/1

Victor-ious – Victor Valdes to save the final penalty in a penalty shoot-out – 25/1

First Player to tweet after the match: 2/5 Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5); 5/2 Wayne Rooney (@WayneRooney); 8/1 Michael Owen (@themichaelowen); 10/1 Carles Puyol (@Carles5puyol); 12/1 Gerard Pique (@3gerardpique); 14/1 Andres Iiesta (@andresiniesta8); 14/1 Nani (@luisnani); 16/1 Antonio Valencia (@AntoV25); 25/1 Victor Valdes (@1victorvaldes)

90 Minutes: 21/20 Barcelona; 3/1 Manchester United; 21/10 Draw

5/1 Match to be decided on penalties

11/1 Manchester United to win on penalties
11/1 Barcelona to win on penalties

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