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

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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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Relegation Latest…bsp Playoff Prices

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Wigan absolutely thumped Newcastle to move further away from the drop zone and William Hill now make them 10/1 to go down. At the Stadium of Light, Bolton were held to a 1-1 draw and they are 11/8 for the drop. Blackburn (1/10) and QPR (8/11) appear to be the most likely sides to go down with Wolves.

Wigan’s late surge has seen a number of clubs declare their interest in their manager and he is 5/6 to have left Wigan by the start of next season.

Wrexham and Mansfield are both 2/1 to win the BSP playoffs with Luton and York both offered at 10/3.

Premier League relegation: 1/10 Blackburn; 8/11 QPR; 11/8 Bolton; 8/1 Aston Villa; 10/1 Wigan

Roberto Martinez still at Wigan on first day of next season: 5/6 yes; 5/6 no

Relegation trebles: 10/11 Wolves/Blackburn/QPR; 8/5 Wolves/Bolton/Blackburn; 7/1 Wolves/QPR/Bolton; 9/1 Wolves/Blackburn/Aston Villa; 11/1 Wolves/Wigan/Blackburn; 14/1Wolves/Wigan/QPR; 14/1 Wolves/QPR/Aston Villa; 20/1 Wolves/Wigan/Bolton; 20/1 Wolves/Bolton/Aston Villa; 50/1 Wolves/Wigan/Aston Villa

BSP promotion: 2/1 Wrexham; 2/1 Mansfield; 10/3 Luton; 10/3 York

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

Twitter: @footy_joe

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

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

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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
Press Officer

Twitter: @footy_joe

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

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Tight At The Bottom: 5/2 For Goal Difference To Decide Relegation

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Spurs and Chelsea both claimed vital wins in their bids to claim the final Champions League spot in the Premier League, while at the same time preventing Blackburn and QPR from getting wins that would see them inch closer to safety. William Hill now make Blackburn … to be relegated this season, while QPR are … QPR’s defeat by five goals means that they are only five ahead of Bolton on goal difference and Hills offer 5/2 that any side are relegated on goal difference alone.

“As tight as it is at the top, it is also just as tight for that final relegation spot,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly. “It may well just go down to goal difference.”

Chelsea’s appearance in the Champions League Final means that fourth place may not necessarily earn a Champions League spot although Hills offer 6/4 that Tottenham grab fourth and play in the Champions League next season, while Arsenal are 11/2 to do so, Newcastle 7/1 and Chelsea 5/4.

To finish 4th place and play in next season’s champions league:

Arsenal 11/2
Chelsea 5/4
Tottenham 6/4
Newcastle 7/1

Premier League relegation: 1/66 Blackburn; 8/13 QPR; 5/4 Bolton; 16/1 Aston Villa; 20/1 Wigan

To stay up: 1/100 Wigan; 1/150 Aston Villa; 4/7 Bolton; 6/5 QPR; 14/1 Blackburn

Top four finish: 1/12 Arsenal; 8/11 Tottenham; 6/5 Chelsea; 9/2 Newcastle

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

Twitter: @footy_joe

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

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Saints 5/6 To Remain In The Premier League

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Southampton thumped Coventry to ensure that they took the second automatic spot in the Premier League. They are 5/6 to stay in the Premier League next season (5/6 to go down). Reading were promoted a couple of weeks ago and they are 4/6 to go down next season (11/10 to stay up).

West Ham have to settle for a place in the playoffs and are 13/8 to win the match on the 7th May. Birmingham are 5/2 second favourites with Blackpool and Cardiff both 10/3.

Reading Specials

To Stay Up 11/10
To Go Down 4/6

Southampton Specials

To Stay Up 5/6
To Go Down 5/6

Playoffs Outright

West Ham 13/8
Birmingham 5/2
Blackpool 10/3
Cardiff 10/3

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

Twitter: @footy_joe

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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11/4 For Pre Match Handshakes To Be Abolished Next Season

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The Premier League have confirmed that there will be no handshakes between Chelsea and QPR at the weekend and William Hill are offering 11/4 that the tradition is done away with by the start of next season (1/4 that it is not).

“This is not the first time that there has been controversy surrounding the pre match handshakes in recent seasons and 11/4 is the shortest price that we have ever offered about the tradition is abolished,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Despite their exertions against Barcelona, Chelsea are 4/9 favourites to win the game, with QPR 7/2 and the draw 3/1.

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

Twitter: @footy_joe

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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Bruce For Wolves ?

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STEVE BRUCE has been installed as Even money favourite by William Hill to be Wolves’ next permanent boss following their relegation from the Premier League.

Hills also offer 5/2 Paul Ince; 4/1 Gary Megson; 6/1 Gordon Strachan; 8/1 Sam Allardyce; 10/1 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer; 10/1 Terry Connor.

Hills make Wolces 7/2 to come straight back up and 10/1 to do so as Champions.

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

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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

Further information….graham sharpe…0780 3233702
twitter= @sharpeangle

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Olympic Football: Men Third Favourites But Women Face Uphill Task

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The draw for the women’s and men’s Olympic football was made on Tuesday, with differing fortunes for both GB sides. With the GB women having a relatively tough draw, they are 11/4 to win their group with William Hill but 16/1 to win the competition behind USA (11/4), Brazil (3/1), Japan (3/1), France (11/2) and Sweden (10/1).

The GB men on the other hand have an easier passage to get through to the knock out stages and GB are 10/11 to win their group and 5/1 third favourites to win the tournament behind Brazil (15/8) and Spain (9/4).

“The men head into the tournament as third favourites despite the fact that nobody knows who will be in their squad, while the loss of Kelly Smith looks to have hampered the women’s chances,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Women’s Olympic Football:

Group E: 2/5 Brazil; 11/4 Great Britain; 6/1 New Zealand; 16/1 Cameroon

Group F: 8/11 Japan; 7/4 Sweden; 9/2 Canada; 33/1 South Africa

Group G: 8/13 USA; 13/8France; 7/1 Korea DPR; 33/1 Colombia

Outright winner: 11/4 USA; 3/1 Brazil; 3/1 Japan; 11/2 France; 10/1 Sweden; 16/1 Great Britain; 20/1 North Korea; 20/1 Canada; 50/1 New Zealand; 100/1 South Africa; 100/1 Colombia; 100/1 Cameroon

Men’s Olympic Football:

Group A winner: 10/11 Great Britain; 7/4 Uruguay; 5/1 Senegal; 14/1 UAE

Group B winner: 11/8 Switzerland; 13/8 Mexico; 4/1 Korea Republic; 17/2 Gabon

Group C winner: 1/7 Brazil; 10/1 Egypt; 10/1 Belarus; 16/1 New Zealand

Group D: 3/10 Spain; 5/1 Japan; 6/1 Morocco; 14/1 Honduras

Outright winner: 15/8 Brazil; 9/4 Spain; 5/1 Great Britain; 9/1 Uruguay; 10/1 Switzerland; 16/1 Mexico; 33/1 South Korea; 33/1 Japan; 33/1 Egypt; 33/1 Belarus; 40/1 Senegal; 50/1 Morocco; 66/1 Gabon; 125/1 Honduras; 150/1 UAE; 150/1 New Zealand

Make the Team GB Squad:

David Beckham: 1/10 yes; 11/2 no
Gareth Bale: 1/16 yes; 7/1 no
Craig Bellamy: 5/6 yes; 5/6 no
Steven Fletcher: 11/4 yes; 1/4 no
Chris Brunt: 4/1 yes; 1/7 no
Jack Butland: 4/6 yes; 11/10 no
Josh McEachran: 1/2 yes; 6/4 no
Joe Cole: 9/2 yes; 1/8 no

To Start first game of Olympics:

David Beckham: 1/2 yes; 6/4 no
Gareth Bale: 1/3 yes; 9/4 no
Craig Bellamy: 3/1 yes; 2/9 no
Steven Fletcher: 8/1 yes; 1/20 no
Chris Brunt: 10/1 yes; 1/33 no
Jack Butland: 11/2 yes; 1/10 no
Josh McEachran: 11/10 yes; 4/6 no
Joe Cole: 12/1 yes; 1/50 no

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

Twitter: @footy_joe

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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Chelsea’s Captain Fantastic (not Terry) 14/1 For England Armband

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FRANK LAMPARD captained 10 man Chelsea to the Champions League Final against Barcelona and William Hill make him 14/1 to wear the armband for England’s first game of the European Championships. However, Steven Gerrard and Scott Parker are the 5/4 joint favourites for the captaincy.

Harry Redknapp is the 1/4 red hot favourite to be named as the next permanent England manager but it is less clear when the FA will announce the appointment of their chosen man. William Hill make it 1/3 that the new manager will take his first press conference between the end of the Premier League and England’s first game at the Euros.

“Redknapp is the red hot favourite for the England job as far as our punters are concerned but no one quite knows when the appointment will be made,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

CHELSEA fantastically drew with Barcelona with ten men and William Hill make the Blues 7/4 to lift the trophy. With John Terry getting sent off and going 2-0 down, the Blues were as long as 20/1 to qualify from the tie. The mastermind behind the victory, Roberto Di Matteo, is in to 4/5 from 7/4 to become the next permanent Chelsea boss. Chelsea will be up against it in the Final having four players ruled out by suspension but Hills make Michael Essien 1/2, Bosingwa 1/5 and Torres 2/1 to start in Munich.

BARCELONA have now failed to win three games in a row, almost unheard of and Hills make Guardiola 5/6 to have left his position by the time the 2012/13 season kicks off.

ASTON VILLA lost on Tuesday to Bolton and William Hill make Alex McLeish 9/2 to have left Villa Park by the start of next season.

Who will captain England for the first game of the European Championships: 5/4 Steven Gerrard; 5/4 Scott Parker; 8/1 Joe Hart; 14/1 Frank Lampard; 33/1 Rio Ferdinand; 33/1 Gareth Barry
*If captain for this game is John Terry then all bets are void

When will Fabio Capello’s permanent replacement have their first official press conference as England manager: 10/3 before the end of the Premier League season; 1/3 between the end of the Premier League season and England’s first game; 20/1 during Euro 2012; 9/2 after Euro 2012

Chelsea players to be there next season:

Lampard: 4/7 yes; 5/4 no
Drogba: 11/10 yes; 4/6 no
Terry: 1/5 yes; 10/3 no
A Cole: 1/7 yes; 4/1 no
Torres: 8/15 yes; 11/8 no

Chelsea players to start the Champions League Final:

Essien: 8/11 yes; Evs no
Torres: 2/1 yes; 4/11 no
Malouda: 2/1 yes; 4/11 no
Sturridge 5/2 yes; 2/7 no
Bosingwa: 1/5 yes; 10/3 no
Drogba: 1/3 yes; 9/4 no

Will Guardiola be at Barca at the start of next season: 5/6 yes; 5/6 no

Who will name the England Euros squad: 13/8 Stuart Pearce; 4/9 someone else

Alex McLeish manager of Villa on the first day of next season: 1/8 yes; 9/2 no

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

Twitter: @footy_joe

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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