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City Start Shows Promise As Aguero Slashed For Golden Boot

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Manchester City showed their obvious class when upstaging Swansea on their return to the big time, to record the only home win of the opening week of the Premier League. New boy Sergio Aguero, scored two and set up one on his City debut and William Hill are offering 4/1 that he bags the golden boot during his first season in Premier League football. Manchester City are 10/3 to win the Premier League this season but are still behind Manchester United and Chelsea at 6/5 and 3/1 respectively. Hills offer 10/3 about a United/City 1-2, while a City/United forecast is 11/2.

“After just one game, the league is looking ominous for teams around the country as the North West occupy the top three,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly. “Realistically, there will only be two of those sides there at the end of the season but on the weekend’s form, the Manchester sides will take some shifting from their lofty perch.”

Despite performing well in the first half, Swansea faded in the second and succumbed to a big defeat and they are Hill’s favourites, at 8/15 to be relegated. Swansea are 13/8 to be the last of the promoted sides to register a Premier League win. Norwich are 6/4 and QPR are 7/4. All three promoted sides are 4/1 to be relegated. Swansea are 11/10 to win their next game against Wigan and 3/1 to record their first Premier League win against Sunderland. They are 11/4 to fail to win within the next five games.
Next Swansea Win: 11/10 Wigan; 3/1 Sunderland; 25/1 Arsenal; 5/1 West Brom; 50/1 Chelsea; 11/4 None of the next five games

Last Promoted side to register a Premier League win: 6/4 Norwich; 13/8 Swansea; 7/4 QPR

PL Top goal scorer: 4/1 Sergio Aguero; 7/1 Wayne Rooney; 9/1 Fernando Torres; 9/1 Javier Hernandez; 10/1 Robin Van Persie; 11/1 BAR

PL Relegation: 8/15 Swansea; 8/13 Norwich; 1/1 QPR; 7/4 Wigan; 2/1 Blackburn; 7/2 Wolves; 4/1 BAR

PL Outright: 6/5 Manchester United; 3/1 Chelsea; 10/3 Manchester City; 12/1 BAR

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

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E: jcrilly@williamhill.co.uk

William Hill Press Office; Greenside House; 50 Station Road; Wood Green; London; N22 7TP

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New Boys Turned Over As Aguero Becomes Favourite For Golden Boot

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Manchester City gave Swansea City a harsh lesson in efficiency winning with new boy, Sergio Aguero netting two. William Hill make him 4/1 favourite (from 12/1) to win the Premier League’s golden boot. Swansea on the other hand completed the hat trick of the promoted sides failing to win their opening games and William Hill make Swansea 13/8 to be the last of the promoted sides to register a win. Norwich are 6/4 and QPR are 7/4. Swansea are 11/10 to win their next game against Wigan and 3/1 to record their first Premier League win against Sunderland. They are 11/4 to fail to win within the next five games.

“Aguero was absolutely fantastic on his debut and looks as though he will make an immediate impact on the Premier League,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly. “Swansea, on the other hand, were given the runaround by Mancini’s men and will have to look to Wigan next week for improvement.”

Manchester City are 10/3 to win the Premier League, while at the other end of the table, Swansea are 8/15 favourites.

Next Swansea Win: 11/10 Wigan; 3/1 Sunderland; 25/1 Arsenal; 5/1 West Brom; 50/1 Chelsea; 11/4 None of the next five games

Last Promoted side to register a Premier League win: 6/4 Norwich; 13/8 Swansea; 7/4 QPR

PL Top goal scorer: 4/1 Sergio Aguero; 7/1 Wayne Rooney; 9/1 Fernando Torres; 9/1 Javier Hernandez; 10/1 Robin Van Persie; 11/1 BAR

PL Relegation: 8/15 Swansea; 8/13 Norwich; 1/1 QPR; 7/4 Wigan; 2/1 Blackburn; 7/2 Wolves; 4/1 BAR

PL Outright: 6/5 Manchester United; 3/1 Chelsea; 10/3 Manchester City; 12/1 BAR

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

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E: jcrilly@williamhill.co.uk

William Hill Press Office; Greenside House; 50 Station Road; Wood Green; London; N22 7TP

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Rooney Front Runner For Pfa Award

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Wayne Rooney performed well over the weekend and William Hill have installed him as the early front runner for the PFA Player of Year award at 8/1, with Luis Suarez 10/1 Ashley Young appears to have blended seamlessly into Manchester United’s side and he is 12/1.

“Rooney opened his account with a well taken goal and his countless flicks and pinpoint passes show that he is truly back to his best,” said Hill’s spokesman. “What a difference a year makes.”

Rooney has come in to 6/1 from 9/1 to be the Premier League top goal scorer with Fernando Torres and Javier Hernandez both 9/1.

PFA Player of the Year: 8/1 Wayne Rooney; 10/1 Luis Suarez; 12/1 Ashley Young; 14/1 Javier Hernandez; 14/1 David Silva; 14/1 Jack Wilshere; 16/1 Nani; 16/1 Fernando Torres; 20/1 Gareth Bale; 20/1 Luka Modric; 25/1 Robin van Persie; 25/1 Samir Nasri; 25/1 Sergio Aguero; 25/1 Lampard; 25/1 Rafael van der Vaart; 33/1 Didier Drogba; 33/1 Steven Gerrard; 33/1 Andy Carroll; 33/1 David Luiz; 33/1 Mario Balotelli; 40/1 Dimitar Berbatov; 40/1 Charlie Adam; 50/1 Joey Barton; 50/1 Darren Bent; 50/1 Nemanja Vidic…others on request

Premier League top scorer: 6/1 Wayne Rooney; 9/1 Fernando Torres; 9/1 Robin Van Persie; 11/1 Luis Suarez; 12/1 Darren Bent; 12/1 Carlos Tevez; 16/1 Sergio Aguero; 20/1 Didier Drogba; 20/1 Andy Carroll; 25/1 Mario Balotelli; 25/1 Edin Dzeko; 25/1 Dimitar Berbatov; 33/1 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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Torres 6/1 Not To Score In First Five Prem Games + Sunday Specials

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*********************WILLIAM HILL PREMIER LEAGUE SUNDAY SPECIALS********************************************

TORRES 6/1 NOT TO SCORE IN FIRST FIVE PREM GAMES

WILLIAM HILL are offering 6/1 that Torres will fail to score in Chelsea’s first five Prem games (must start v Stoke or bets void) of the season – but go 11/10 that he gets off the mark against Stoke on Sunday. ‘Punters made something of a financial killing by backing Torres to fail to score when he first arrived at Chelsea, and many of them will doubtless be looking to play up their profit from the strategy again this season’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
WHEN WILL TORRES SCORE 1ST PREM GOAL?….11/10 A v Stoke; 7/4 H v WBA; 7/2 H v Norwich; 11/1 A v Sunderland; 16/1 A v Man U. 6/1 not to score in all of these games. (Must start Stoke game otherwise bets void.)

8/5 CHELSEA, UNITED SUNDAY DOUBLE

William Hill offer 8/5 (online price) for both Chelsea and Manchester United to kick off their Premier League campaigns with victories over Stoke and West Brom on Sunday – and they offer 9/1 that these two plus Cardiff and Blackpool will all win on the day.

Hills….Fastest Scoring Sunday Team:

Man Utd…..13/8
Chelsea……15/8
Stoke……….4/1
West Brom…..4/1

Win only. Dead heat rules apply.

Highest Scoring Sunday Team:

Man Utd….EVS
Chelsea…..11/8
Stoke………7/1
West Brom…7/1

Win only. Dead heat rules apply.

Hills…. Number of Prem Red Cards on Sunday:

0……4/9
1…..7/4
2 or more…6/1

Hills…. Total Sunday Premier League Goals..

Under 4….13/8
4-5……….15/8
6 or more……6/4

Hills…. Sunday Goalscorer Matchbet:

Didier Drogba….11/4
Tie………………….4/6
Wayne Rooney……5/2
Bets void if one or none do not start.

Hills…. Who Will Be Unbeaten Longest in Prem?
Man Utd…11/8
Chelsea…..4/5
Tie…………5/1
Settled by number of games played.

Further information….graham sharpe….0780 3233702

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England – Holland Specials

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WHICH UNITED PLAYER WILL BE FIRST TO FOUL ‘TEAM-MATE’ SNEIJDER?

WITH speculation continuing that Wesley Sneijder will become a Manchester United player before the transfer window closes – Hills offer 6/4 about that happening –William Hill have opened a book on who will be the first United player to foul Sneijder during Wednesday’s England versus Holland game, making Rio Ferdinand 11/8 favourite to get the first friendly foul in on his potential team-mate. Hills are also betting on which United player will take part in the game for the greatest number of minutes, and again make Ferdinand favourite, this time at 11/10. ‘Half of the England starting outfield line-up could be United players, which will give Wesley Sneijder the opportunity to get a close-up look at his possible team-mates’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

William Hill- FIRST MAN U PLAYER TO FOUL SNEIJDER –
Rio Ferdinand 11/8
Ashley Young 13/8
Wayne Rooney 2/1
Danny Welbeck 8/1
Tom Cleverley 10/1

William Hill- MOST MINS ON PITCH V HOLLAND-
Rio Ferdinand 11/10
Wayne Rooney 9/4
Ashley Young 9/4
Danny Welbeck 10/1
Tom Cleverley 14/1

*William Hill – will Sneijder join United before close of transfer window? 6/4 yes; 1/2 no.

ENGLAND ARE 7/5 TO BEAT THE DUTCH WHO ARE 2/1 WITH HILLS WITH THE DRAW 11/5.
Both teams to score?….10/11 yes; 10/11 no
How many goals in game? – 0- 8/1; 1- 3/1; 2- 9/4; 3- 3/1; 4- 11/2; 5- 12/1; 6+ – 16/1
England win 4-1- 50/1.
England score in both halves – 11/4
England come from behind to win – 9/1
England keep clean sheet – 8/5
England win to nil – 11/4

*************PARDEW NOW FAVOURITE TO BE FIRST PREM BOSS TO GO*********************

ALAN PARDEW, who was a 20/1 chance to be the next Premier League manager to leave is club when William Hill opened their book for the forthcoming season, is now 5/2 favourite following the recent ‘Joey Barton affair’ at Newcastle. Pardew has replaced Steve Kean, an 11/4 chance, as market leader. ‘The vibes from Newcastle do not suggest all is sweetness and light at the club at the moment so we are not taking any chances with Pardew’s price to be the next boss out’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

WILLIAM HILL – NEXT PREM BOSS OUT…5/2 Pardew; 11/4 Kean; 4 Warnock; 6 Redknapp; 9 McCarthy; 10 Bruce; 12 Coyle; Ferguson; Mancini; Martinez; 16 Mcleish; Moyes; Rodgers; 33 Jol; Lambert; Wenger; 40 Hodgson; 66 Dalglish; Pulis; Villas-Boas; 100 No manager to go during the season.

Graham Sharpe,
Media Relations Director.

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

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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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Women’s World Cup: Lionesses Need To Find Their Roar Against Japan

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England’ Women take on Japan in their final group game of the Women’s World Cup and bookmakers, William Hill, are offering odds of 2/1 that they are victorious. Japan are 6/5 while the draw is 2/1. Kelly Smith is dubbed as the Wayne Rooney of the England Women’s team, but much like her Manchester United counterpart, she has flattered to deceive on the world stage and Hill’s now offer 4/7 that she fails to score during the competition. She is 4/1 joint second favourite to be England’s highest goalscorer in the tournament.

“At the start of the tournament, much was expected of England and Kelly Smith, but Smith has failed to find the net and England have struggled as a result,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

England’s Women are 33/1 to win the competition while their opponents, Japan are the 14/1 joint fourth favourites. A victory for England would see them top their group and they are 2/1 to do so, while Japan, by avoiding defeat, would emerge as Group B winners offered at 4/11.

On the lighter side of the tournament, Equatorial Guinea managed to get away with the most blatant of handballs but Hills do not think that they will be too lucky next time with Hills offering 10/1 that they concede a penalty for handball during their match against Brazil on Wednesday.

William Hill Women’s Wold Cup Odds:

Top English Goalscorer: 9/4 Fara Williams; 4/1 Jill Scott; 4/1 Kelly Smith; 4/1Jess Clarke; 8/1 Ellen White; 9/1 Elioa Aluko; 11/1 Karen Carney…others on request

Women’s World Cup Outright: 1/1 Germany; 4/1 Brazil; 4/1 USA; 14/1 Japan; 14/1 France; 20/1 Sweden; 33/1 England; 66/1 Norway; 66/1 Australia; 250/1 Mexico

10/1 Equatorial Guinea to concede a penalty for handball

4/7 Kelly Smith to fail to score a goal

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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Punters Go Barmy Backing Wayne’s Barnet!

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William Hill have slashed the price of Wayne Rooney gelling up his barnet a la Ronaldo for Christmas from an original 2/1 to 3/1 second favourite. Of the outsiders the Beardsley Pudding bowl at 33/1 and the 50/1 Fellaini Perm have been popular but the Jedward is friendless at 100/1.

“Rooney has a great opportunity to ingratiate himself with fans and show us all that he has a sense of humor. We can see him supporting a number of comedy haircuts over the season but the Jedward is perhaps a joke too far and has failed to attract a single bet!,” said Hill’s spokesman Rupert Adams.

What Will Wayne Rooney’s Hair Style During Boxing Day Fixture 2011: 1/1 Buzz Cut ‘Beckham’, 3/1 Gelled up like ‘Ronaldo’, 5/1 Dyed Hair ‘Cisse’, 5/1 Parting ‘Parker’, 6/1 Alice Band ‘Torres’, 10/1 Bald ‘Kojak’, 25/1 Pont Tail ‘David Seaman, 25/1 Mullet ‘Glen Hoddle’, 25/1 Red Stripe ‘Pietersen’, 33/1 Pudding Bowl ‘Beardsley’, 50/1 Perm ‘Fellaini, 66/1 Mohican ‘B A Baracus’, 100/1 a Jedward

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England 7/4 To Win Group G With Games To Spare

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Bookmakers William Hill are offering a number of specials about how England will fare in their Euro 2012 group. Hills offer 4/1 that England get maximum points from their remaining fixtures and 5/4 that they fall just short with 19-21 points. They are 7/4 to score between 19 and 21 goals and 9/2 to score 22 or more goals. Hills think that Group G is going to be incredibly tight and offer 7/4 that England win the group with games to spare, but 2/5 that they do not.

Jermaine Defoe is currently England’s leading scorer in Euro 2012 qualifiers with three and Hills go 5/4 that he ends the campaign as top marksman. Darren Bent is 6/4 second favourite, while Lampard and Rooney are 6/1 and 7/1 respectively.

“”England are top of their group and while they are expected to qualify, the odds suggest that it will be closer than many would expect,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

England are 2/5 to win the match at Wembley with Switzerland 6/1. The draw is priced at 14/5. Hills also offer 3/1 that any England substitute scores a goal. Darren Bent is the 10/3 favourite to open the scoring on Saturday, with Peter Crouch 9/2, joint second favourite with Bobby Zamora.

England are 8/1 to win Euro 2012 and 12/1 to win the competition without losing a game either in qualifying or the finals themselves.

With Wayne Rooney banned for the England match against Switzerland, William Hill are betting on which of the three forwards in the squad will start the game. Darren Bent is 1/7 while Peter Crouch is 1/4. Bobby Zamora is 11/4. The central midfield is another position that is up for grabs during the match and Hills make Scott Parker, Frank Lampard and Jack Wilshere all odds on to start, with Capello thought to be considering three men across the middle. Parker is 4/9, while Lampard is 1/10 and Jack Wilshere 4/11.

To Start vs Switzerland:
Peter Crouch 1/4 Yes; 11/4 No
Darren Bent 1/7 Yes; 4/1 No
Bobby Zamora 11/4 Yes; 1/4 No
Scott Parker 4/9 Yes; 13/8 No
Frank Lampard 1/10 Yes; 11/2 No
Jack Wilshere 4/11 Yes; 2/1 No

Euro 2012 Outright: 3/1 Spain; 4/1 Germany; 6/1 Holland; 8/1 England; 10/1 Italy; 10/1 France; 16/1 Portugal; 20/1 Russia; 25/1 Croatia; 33/1 Ukraine; 40/1 Poland; 50/1 BAR

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

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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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Odds Hint At 4-3-3 For England This Weekend…will Sam Be The Man For West Ham?

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With Wayne Rooney banned for the England match against Switzerland, William Hill are betting on which of the three forwards in the squad will start the game. Darren Bent is 1/7 while Peter Crouch is 1/4. Bobby Zamora is 11/4. The central midfield is another position that is up for grabs during the match and Hills make Scott Parker, Frank Lampard and Jack Wilshere all odds on to start, with Capello thought to be considering three men across the middle. Parker is 4/9, while Lampard is 1/10 and Jack Wilshere 4/11.

“Parker and Wilshere impressed against Wales and it looks as they will be rewarded by starting on Saturday. Lampard also looks like he will start alongside the pair as Capello seeks to use the 4-3-3 that has proved effective in recent matches,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

England are 2/5 to win the match at Wembley with Switzerland 6/1. The draw is priced at 14/5. Hills also offer 3/1 that any England substitute scores a goal. Darren Bent is the 10/3 favourite to open the scoring on Saturday, with Peter Crouch 9/2, joint second favourite with Bobby Zamora.

England are 8/1 to win Euro 2012 and 12/1 to win the competition without losing a game either in qualifying or the finals themselves.

To Start vs Switzerland:
Peter Crouch 1/4 Yes; 11/4 No
Darren Bent 1/7 Yes; 4/1 No
Bobby Zamora 11/4 Yes; 1/4 No
Scott Parker 4/9 Yes; 13/8 No
Frank Lampard 1/10 Yes; 11/2 No
Jack Wilshere 4/11 Yes; 2/1 No

Euro 2012 Outright: 3/1 Spain; 4/1 Germany; 6/1 Holland; 8/1 England; 10/1 Italy; 10/1 France; 16/1 Portugal; 20/1 Russia; 25/1 Croatia; 33/1 Ukraine; 40/1 Poland; 50/1 BAR

William Hill are offering a number of West Ham specials, following the announcement that Sam Allardyce has taken over the reins at West Ham. He has been a relative success at almost every club that he has been at and Hills offer 10/11 that West Ham get promoted into the Premier League at any point during Allardyce’s time at the club. They are 16/1 to win either the FA or League Cup under Big Sam and 20/1 to qualify for Europe. Despite the arrival of a big name manager, it would appear that a big name player may be leaving the club. Hills offer 1/20 that Scott Parker has left the club before the first game of next season.

West Ham Odds:

Will West Ham win a cup (FA or League) under Allardyce: 16/1
Will they qualify for Europe Under Allardyce: 20/1
Will they be relegated (from Championship) under Allardyce: 16/1
Will they be promoted under Allardyce: 10/11
Scott Parker to still be at West Ham after summer transfer window: 1/20 No; 8/1 Yes

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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