City And United 12/1 To Meet In Europa Final!

Manchester City and United both picked up vital away victories and William Hill make them 12/1 (in from 20/1) to meet in the Europa League Final. Manchester City are now 1/20 to progress to the next stage of the competition (Porto 8/1) while Manchester United are 1/50 (Ajax 12/1).

Stoke had a pretty tough time of it against Valencia at the Britannia and they are 8/1 to qualify (1/20 Valencia).

“Manchesters United and City are the favourites for the whole competition and should they avoid each other in the latter rounds and continue to play the way that they both did tonight, there is no reason why they cannot meet in the final of this competition,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Manchester City are 3/1 favourites to win the Europa League with Manchester United 4/1; Valencia 8/1; Atletico Madrid 10/1; Schalke 12/1 and PSV 16/1. Stoke are 100/1 to lift the trophy.

Qualify Prices

1/20 City; 8/1Porto
1/20 Valencia; 8/1 Stoke
1/50 United; 12/1 Ajax

12/1 All Manchester final

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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Gamble On Arsene To Stay At Arsenal…fa Cup Specials

Arsenal fans have been rallying around Arsene Wenger since their humiliating midweek defeat and in the last 48 hours, his odds of still being at the club have been backed from 8/11 to 8/13 with William Hill. Hills have also seen support for both Wenger and Robin van Persie to still be at Arsenal on the first day of next season, offered at 15/8 having previously been 2/1 (3/1 to leave). Theo Walcott has been pinpointed as one of the main underperformers at Arsenal this season and he is 7/2 to have left Arsenal by the first day of next season.

“It is safe to say that Arsene Wenger has not enjoyed the best of seasons since taking over at Arsenal but we think that he has the backing of the fans if the weight of money for him to stay is anything to go by,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Andre Villas Boas is under considerable pressure at Chelsea, although the odds of him still being there at the start of next season have come in slightly to 4/7, while Harry Redknapp is odds-against at 2/1 to still be at Spurs by the same day.

How many of Andre Villas Boas, Harry Redknapp & Wenger still at their clubs: 11/2 none; 11/8 one; 11/10 two; 11/2 all three

Theo Walcott still at Arsenal on the first day of next season: 1/6 yes; 7/2 no

Andre Villas Boas to be in charge of Chelsea on first game of next season: 4/7 yes; 5/4 no

Harry Redknapp to be Tottenham manager on the first day of 2012/13 Premier League season: 2/1 yes; 4/11 no

Arsene Wenger to be manager of Arsenal on first day of 2012/12 Premier League season: 8/13 yes; 6/5 no

AVB and Torres to have left Chelsea by the first day of next season: 11/2

FA Cup specials:

All 8 teams in FA Cup Q/F to be Premier League sides: 4/1

Lowest team to QUALIFY for the Q/F: 9/4 Crawley; 8/1 Stevenage; 11/5 Millwall; 9/2 Leicester; 25/1 Brighton; 18/1 Birmingham; 18/1 Blackpool; 4/1 Bolton
*Teams in LOWEST ranked order before 1st tie
Crawley, Stevenage, Millwall, Leicester, Brighton, Birmingham, Blackpool, Bolton

Highest Scoring Match: 7/2 Chelsea/Birmingham; 4/1 Stevenage/Tottenham; 4/1 Liverpool/Brighton; 6/1 Everton/Blackpool; 7/1 Norwich/Leicester; 7/1 Sunderland/Arsenal; 8/1 Millwall/Bolton; 8/1 Crawley/Stoke

Highest scoring team: 10/3 Liverpool; 10/3 Chelsea; 9/2 Tottenham; 13/2 Everton; 10/1 Norwich; 10/1 Stoke; 12/1 Arsenal; 16/1 Bolton; 20/1 Sunderland; 25/1 Leicester; 25/1 Millwall; 25/1 Crawley; 33/1 Blackpool; 40/1 Birmingham; 50/1 Brighton; 50/1 Stevenage

Total red cards: 13/8 one; 9/4 two; 10/3 three or more; 7/2 none

Hat-Trick scored: 11/2 Yes; 1/10 No

FA Cup Outright: 10/3 Tottenham; 10/3 Chelsea; 7/2 Liverpool; 11/2 Arsenal; 12/1 Everton; 12/1 Stoke; 14/1 Sunderland; 25/1 Norwich; 33/1 Bolton; 66/1 Leicester; 100/1 Birmingham; 100/1 Blackpool; 125/1 Brighton; 150/1 Millwall; 250/1 Crawley; 500/1 Stevenage

Qualify Prices:

1/9 Chelsea; 5/1 Birmingham
1/2 Norwich; 6/4 Leicester
5/4 Millwall; 4/7 Bolton
1/7 Everton; 4/1 Blackpool
6/4 Sunderland; 1/2 Arsenal
9/4 Crawley; 1/3 Stoke
13/2 Stevenage; 1/14 Tottenham
1/16 Liverpool; 7/1 Brighton

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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William Hill Spl Specials

To Win SPL
Celtic 1/50
Rangers 12/1

Celtic to win all remaining SPL Games 11/1
Celtic not to lose anymore SPL Games 6/4
Rangers to win all remaining SPL Games 40/1
Rangers not to lose anymore SPL Games 11/4

Old Firm Doubles
Celtic to Win + Rangers to Lose 19/2
Celtic to Win + Rangers NOT to Win 10/3
Celtic to Win + Rangers to Win 7/10
Rangers to Win + Celtic to Lose 19/2
Rangers to Win + Celtic NOT to Win 10/3

Match Specials

Dundee Utd v St Mirren
Four out the last five meetings between these
sides have ended in a score draw including
both meetings this season
Match to End as a Score Draw 3/1

Dunfermline v Inverness
On both occasions Inverness have visited Dunfermline
this season they scored 3 goals in each match. Both
games Jonathan Hayes and Greg Tansey have scored
Hayes and Tansey both to Score 16/1

Motherwell v Hearts
Motherwells last 3 home matches have averaged
five goals a game and Hearts have only failed to score
in one of their last 4 away games.
Over 3.5 Goals in match 10/3

Rangers v Kilmarnock
Don’t leave this game early as there have been a few
late goals in both these sides matches lately
Match Goal 81st Minute to Full Time 13/10

Aberdeen v St Johnstone
The Saints have kept a Clean sheet on their last
three visits to Pittodrie
St Jonstone to Keep a Clean Sheet 5/2

Hibernian v Celtic
Anthony Stokes loves playing against his former club
and has scored in the last 4 victories over Hibs
Stokes to Score and Celtic to Win 5/4

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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Warnock Warning For Bookies

LEEDS PUNTERS LUMP ON EX BLADE FOR TOP JOB

Neil Warnock has been the subject of a large gamble in Leeds to get the city’s top football job. Vacant since Simon Grayson departed, Warnock had been as big as 9/2 when Lee Clark left Huddersfield and became favourite for the job, but having been well supported today, in and around Leeds, both online and in shops. Bets of up to £500 were being placed all day on Friday on Warnock getting the job.

The Ex QPR and Sheffield Utd boss is now 1/3 firm favourite to take the Elland Road hotseat ahead of Lee Clark at 11/2, Billy Davies and Mick McCarthy at 8/1 and Steve Bruce at 9/1.

“Whether this is punters in the know or punters hoping that Warnock will get the job, we are not sure, but it would appear that Warnock is the name on everybody’s lips in Leeds at the moment,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Next Permanent Leeds Utd Manager: 1/3 Neil Warnock; 11/2 Lee Clark; 8/1 Billy Davies; 8/1 Mick McCarthy; 9/1 Steve Bruce; 14/1 Neil Redfearn; 20/1 BAR

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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Arsenal 7/4 For Silverware Next Season…but Will Wenger Be In Charge?

Arsenal’s six year wait for silverware took a heavy blow following defeat by Sunderland in the FA Cup. Hills offer 150/1 that they manage to lift a trophy this season but think that 2012/13 season may be more realistic, offering 7/4 that they their next trophy arrives next season. Hills offer 5/4 that Arsene Wenger has left Arsenal come the first game of next season, although he is 4/7 to still be there.

Should Wenger depart the Emirates, Pep Guardiola is the 7/1 favourite to take over, although Remi Garde is 10/1 with Martin O’Neill, Jose Mourinho and Guus Hiddink all offered at 14/1.

“Arsenal are now almost six years without a trophy and although the odds suggest that there may be success next season, it is uncertain as to whether Wenger will be the man in charge should that happen,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Next Permanent Arsenal Manager: 7/1 Pep Guardiola; 10/1 Remi Garde; 14/1 Martin O’Neill; 14/1 Jose Mourinho; 14/1 Guus Hiddink; 16/1 Laurent Blanc; 16/1 Carlo Ancelotti; 20/1 BAR

Next Permanent Chelsea Manager: 9/2 Jose Mourinho; 6/1 Pep Guardiola; 9/1 Fabio Capello; 12/1 Guus Hiddink; 16/1 Didier Deschamps; 20/1 BAR

When Will Arsenal Next Win A Trophy: 150/1 2011/12; 7/4 2012/13; 10/3 2013/14; 9/2 2014/15; 7/4 2015/16 or later
*only EPL/FA Cup/ League Cup/Europa or Champions League Count

Arsene Wenger still at Arsenal next season: 4/7 yes; 5/4 no

FA Cup Outright: 5/2 Tottenham; 3/1 Liverpool; 5/1 Chelsea; 13/2 Sunderland; 7/1 Everton; 12/1 Stoke; 20/1 Bolton; 25/1 Leicester; 66/1 Birmingham; 100/1 Brighton; 250/1 Stevenage; 250/1 Crawley

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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Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 2012-02-13 00:00:00

Klinsmann Back To White Hart Lane? Tevez To Return To City? RVP To Madrid?

William Hill are offering 14/1 that Harry Redknapp qualifies for the Champions League for Spurs AND wins the European Championships as England manager. Should Redknapp become the England manager, a job for which he is 4/11 to get, Hills make Jose Mourinho the 9/2 favourite to succeed him at White Hart Lane. Newspaper reports have, however, suggested that current US coach and Spurs legend, Jurgen Klinsmann could be in line to take over and he has been cut from 16/1 to 10/1 to take over from Redknapp.

“Klinsmann is a legend at Spurs and has shown himself to be quite a capable manager as well,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly. “Spurs fans would not be upset with his appointment.”

Fernando Torres’ barren spell continued against Everton on Saturday but Hills reckon he could return to scoring ways in the FA Cup being 6/5 to score his next goal for Chelsea against Birmingham. He is 9/2 to bag his next against Napoli and the same price to do so against Bolton. It is 6/1 for his next Chelsea goal to come against West Brom, although he is 3/1 to fail to score in any of those four matches. Andre Villas Boas is also under pressure at Chelsea and Hills are offering 6/1 that both he and Torres have left Chelsea by the first game of next season.

Carlos Tevez is reportedly returning to Manchester on Tuesday and has been earmarked for a return to the City squad over the coming weeks, but William Hill are odds on (at 4/7) that he does not make another appearance for the Blues this season (5/4 he does).

“The January transfer window has shut and Tevez staying in Argentina does nobody any favours,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly. “His return could well see him back in the first team squad.”

Arsene Wenger has described the Spanish press as “creative” as they suggest that Robin van Persie could be joining Real Madrid in the summer. William Hill offer 8/11 that van Persie is still at Arsenal on the first day of next season, but also offer 5/2 that he is at Real Madrid. He is 6/1 to have joined Barcelona, 9/1 Manchester City and 14/1 Paris Saint Germain.

4/1 PRE-MATCH HANDSHAKES TO BE SCRAPPED

WILLIAM HILL are offering 4/1 that pre-match handshakes will be scrapped officially in Premier League matches before the start of next season. Hills had offered 1/5 that Evra and Suarez WOULD shake hands, and 10/3 that they would not. Hills go 5/1 that Kenny Dalglish and Luis Suarez have left Liverpool by the first game of next season.

After Rio Ferdinand refused to shake hands with Suarez, Hills are offering 11/4 that he and John Terry will NOT start in the same Euro 12 side for England.

When will Torres next score: 6/5 Birmingham; 9/2 Napoli; 9/2 Bolton; 6/1 WBA; 3/1 not to score in any of these matches
*must start the first game or bets void

6/1 Both Andre Villas Boas and Fernando Torres to have left Chelsea by the start of 2012/13 season

5/1 Both Kenny Dalglish and Luis Suarez to have left Liverpool by the start of 2012/13 season

Next Spurs Manager: 9/2 Jose Mourinho; 6/1 David Moyes; 10/1 Jurgen Klinsmann; 10/1 Carlo Ancelotti; 10/1 Brendan Rodgers; 12/1Tim Sherwood; 12/1 Martin O’Neill; 16/1 Mark Hughes; 16/1 Gus Poyet; 16/1Paul Lambert; 16/1 Slaven Bilic; 20/1 BAR

Redknapp to qualify for Champions League with Spurs and win Euros with England: 14/1

Carlos Tevez to play again for Manchester City this season (EPL or Europa League): 5/4 yes; 4/7 no

Robin van Persie club next season: 8/11 Arsenal; 5/2 Real Madrid; 6/1 Barcelona; 9/1 Manchester City; 14/1 PSG; 16/1 AC Milan; 20/1 Inter Milan; 33/1 Chelsea

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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City Return To Top Of Table With Mcleish And Mccarthy Both Backed To Go Before Next Season

Manchester City returned to the top of the Premier League courtesy of a close victory against Aston Villa and William Hill make the Blues 4/6 favourites to win the league this season ahead of Manchester United at 6/5. Villa on the other hand, left the field to a chorus of boos and Hills make Alex McLeish Evens to have left Villa by the start of next season (8/11 to still be there). McLeish is now 8/1 to be the next manager to leave his job.

A 5-1 defeat at home to their arch rivals, will have done nothing to placate the Wolves fans already calling for Mick McCarthy’s head and William Hill are offering 4/9 that he is no longer at the club come the first game of next season (13/8 that he is still there). Mick McCarthy is 7/4 favourite to be the next manager to leave his job.

“The writing appears to be on the wall for Mick,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly. “The Wolves fans were already unhappy with the way things were going and a heavy home defeat will not have done anything to change that.”

Premier League Outright: 4/6 Manchester City; 6/5 Manchester United; 20/1 Tottenham; 200/1 BAR

Top Four finish: 1/250 Manchester City; 1/200 Manchester United; 1/14 Spurs; 5/6 Chelsea; 11/8 Arsenal; 3/1 Liverpool; 12/1 Newcastle; 100/1 BAR

Relegation: 3/10 Wigan; 4/7 Wolves; 4/6 Blackburn; 4/6 Bolton; 6/4 QPR; 12/1 West Brom; 16/1 BAR

Will Mick McCarthy still be at Wolves at the start of next season: 4/9 no, 13/8 yes

Will Alex McLeish still be in charge of Aston Villa on the first day of next season: 8/11 yes; 1/1 no

3rd Premier League manager to leave his job: 7/4 Mick McCarthy; 2/1 Harry Redknapp; 9/2 Andre Villas Boas; 6/1 Owen Coyle; 6/1 Steve Kean; 8/1 Alex McLeish; 8/1 No manager to leave; 16/1 BAR

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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Fabio 9/2 To Be Gone By Euros

FABIO-TO-QUIT ODDS SLASHED

WILLIAM HILL have slashed their odds about Fabio Capello NOT being England manager when the Euro 12 finals get underway, from 8/1 to 9/2, following reports that he is upset that the FA took the captain’s armband from John Terry. ‘If Fabio makes a stand on principle over this matter it could easily result in a parting of the ways’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

WILLIAM HILL…Next England manager: 7/4 Harry Redknapp; 11/2 Roy Hodgson; 10/1 Alan Pardew; 14/1 Arsene Wenger; 16/1 Martin O’Neill;Gareth Southgate; Jose Mourinho; 20/1 Stuart Pearce. Others on request.

FABIO in charge for Euros? – 1/8 Yes; 9/2 No.

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

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Could ‘arry Bring Becks Back For Euros?

Harry Redknapp is the 4/11 favourite with William Hill to fill the vacant England position on a permanent basis and is offered at 7/2 to manage England in Euro 2012 and take charge of Spurs at the start of 2012/13 season. David Beckham could well have an opportunity to play again for England and Hills are offering 16/1 that he is called up to the Euro 2012 playing squad by whoever takes over and he is 7/1 to sit on the bench in any role.

“Harry Redknapp is a big admirer of Becks and should he bag the England job, as is widely expected, Beckham could well sit on the bench or even better play again for England,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Liverpool face an uphill battle to qualify for the Champions League and William Hill are offering 6/4 that Kenny Dalglish has left Liverpool by the start of next season (1/2 vice versa).

“After just over a year in charge, Liverpool are only slightly better off than they were when Roy Hodgson was in charge and a failure to qualify for any European competition could lead to his departure,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Will Kenny Dalglish be at Liverpool on first game of next season? 1/2 yes 6/4 no

Beckham to be part of England 2012 playing squad – 16/1
Beckham to be on the bench for England at Euro 2012 in any role – 7/1

Next Permanent England Boss: 4/11 Harry Redknapp; 11/2 Stuart Pearce; 10/1 Jose Mourinho; 12/1 Roy Hodgson; 12/1 Guus Hiddink; 14/1 Martin O’Neill; 16/1 Arsene Wenger; 16/1 Rafa Benitez; 20/1 Gareth Southgate; 25/1 BAR

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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Celtic 5/4 For Treble – 7/2 To Meet Hearts In William Hill

CELTIC 5/4 FOR TREBLE – 7/2 TO MEET HEARTS IN WILLIAM HILL SCOTTISH CUP FINAL
WILLIAM HILL make Celtic to win the Treble following the draw for the William Hill Scottish Cup, for which they are now 8/11 favourites, with the sponsors offering 7/2 that Celtic will play Hearts in the Final.
Hills also offer: 6/1 Motherwell; 10/1 Dundee U; Hearts; Hibs; 14 Aberdeen; 16 St Johnstone; 20 St Mirren; 40 Ross Co; 50 Falkirk; 100 Ayr; 125 Queen of South.
CELTIC SPECIALS:
1/3 – Scots Prem/League Cup
10/11- FA Cup/League Cup
EVS – Scots Prem/FA Cup
5/4 -Scots Prem/FA Cup/League Cup
40/1 – No trophies
Celtic v Everyone Else
Celtic to Win Cup 8/11
Anyone Else to Win Cup EVS

Will Celtic be in the Final
Yes 4/11
No 2/1

First Division Club to Win Cup 28/1
First Division Club in Final 9/2

William Hill Name the Finalists
Celtic v Hearts 7/2
Celtic v Hibernian 5/1
Celtic v Motherwell 4/1
Celtic v Aberdeen 6/1
Dundee Utd v Hearts 16/1
Dundee Utd v Hibernian 20/1
Dundee Utd v Aberdeen 33/1
Dundee Utd v Motherwell 20/1
Hearts v Hibernian 20/1
Motherwell v Hearts 16/1
Dundee Utd v Ross County 66/1
Ross County v Falkirk 200/1
William Hill – Next SPL Boss to go
Ally McCoist 11/4
Paulo Sergio 11/2
Jim McIntyre 8/1
Terry Butcher 10/1
Pat Fenlon 14/1
Peter Houston 16/1
Craig Brown 20/1
Danny Lennon 25/1
Kenny Shiels 33/1
Neil Lennon 50/1
Steve Lomas 50/1
Stuart McCall 50/1
No Manager to Leave 13/8

Graham Sharpe,
Media Relations Director.
TWITTER- @sharpeangle

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