Europa League Specials As Europe’s Second Competition Set To Kick Off

The Europa League first round kicks off on Thursday and William Hill make Tottenham the favourites of all the British sides taking part this year to progress the furthest. They are 9/4 ahead of Fulham at 3/1 and Stoke 7/2. Spurs look as though they are the most likely British side to lift the trophy offered at 14/1.

Hearts face a difficult challenge against Harry Redknapp’s men in the ‘Battle of Brtain’ with the Jambos 1/12 to fail to qualify from their playoff match. Hills offer 5/6 that both Rangers and Celtic qualify for the group stage and 25/1 that all three Scottish sides progress. Hills go 9/2 about all of the English sides progressing.

“It would appear that the English sides have the upper hand over the Scottish in this year’s competition, but Rangers and Celtic could give the boys from South of the border a run for their money,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

To Win Europa League; 10/1 Sevilla; 11/1 Atletico Madrid; 11/1 PSG; 14/1 Tottenham; 14/1 Roma; 14/1 Lazio; 20/1 Schalke; 25/1 PSV Eindhove; 33/1 Fulham; 50/1 Celtic; 50/1 Stoke; 66/1 Rangers; 100/1 Birmingham; 100/1 Hearts

Which British Side Will Progress the furthest: 9/4 Tottenham; 3/1 Fulham; 7/2 Stoke; 5/1 Rangers; 5/1 Celtic; 10/1 Birmingham; 40/1 Hearts

All British Final: 25/1

Celtic and Rangers to qualify for Europa League Group Stage: 5/6

All Three Scottish Sides to qualify for Europa League Group Stage: 12/1

All English sides to reach the group stages: 9/2

Tottenham stage of elimination: 6/1 Play Off Round; 4/1 Group stage; 4/1 Last 32; 7/2 Last 16; 4/1 Quarter Final; 7/1 Semi Final; 11/1 Runner Up; 14/1 Winner

Stoke stage of elimination: 6/4 Play Off Round;5/2 Group stage; 4/1 Last 32; 11/2 Last 16; 10/1 Quarter Final; 20/1 Semi Final; 33/1 Runner Up; 50/1 Winner

Fulham stage of elimination: 2/1 Play Off Round; 10/3 Group Stage; 5/2 Round of 32; 5/1 Round of 16; 10/1 Quarter Final; 20/1 Semi Final; 16/1 Runner Up; 33/1 Winner

Birmingham stage of elimination: 1/2 Play Off Round; 4/1 Group Stage; 4/1 Round of 32; 10/1 Round of 16; 20/1 Quarter Final; 33/1 Semi Final; 50/1 Runner Up; 100/1 Winner

Hearts Stage of Elimination: 1/12 Play Off Round; 7/1 Group Stage; 10/1 Last 32; 25/1 Last 16; 40/1 Quarter Final; 66/1 Semi Final; 80/1 Runner Up; 100/1 Winner

Rangers Stage of Elimination: 7/4 Play Off Round; 9/4 Group Stage; 11/4 Last 32; 7/1 Last 16; 12/1 Quarter Final; 25/1 Semi Final; 33/1 Runner Up; 66/1 Winners

Celtic Stage of Elimination: 5/2 Play Off Round; 9/4 Group stage; 11/4 Last 32; 6/1 Last 16; 10/1 Quarter Final; 20/1 Semi Final; 25/ Runner Up; 50/1 Winner

Hearts vs Tottenham: 10/3 Hearts; 4/6 Tottenham; 12/5 Draw

To Qualify: 6/1 Hearts; 1/12 Tottenham

Any English or Scottish player to score the first goal: 1/1

Maribor vs Rangers: 7/4 Maribor; 5/4 Rangers; 11/5 Draw

To Qualify: 7/4 Maribor; 2/5 Rangers

Celtic vs Sion: 4/9 Celtic; 5/1 Sion; 11/4 Draw

To Qualify 2/7 Celtic; 5/2 Sion;

Stoke vs Thun: 2/1 Thun; 7/5 stoke; 11/5 Draw

To Qualify: 1/2 Stoke; 6/4 Thun

Fulham vs Dnipro: 4/6 Fulham; 18/5 Dnipro; 23/10 Draw

To Qualify: 4/11 Fulham; 2/1 Dnipro

Nacional vs Birmingham: 10/11 Nacional; 3/1 Birmingham; 12/5 Draw

To Qualify: 1/2 Nacional; 6/4 Birmingham

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

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E: jcrilly@williamhill.co.uk

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Arsene’s Crisis And Transfer Specials…fa(cebook) Cup Odds

Arsenal are having a torrid time of things at the moment with players wanting out, injuries and suspensions. Hills predict that they will struggle to take many points from the next two games (against Liverpool and Manchester United) offering 7/2 they get none and 9/4 just one. Arsenal will need to strengthen if they are to challenge for any honours this year and Hills offer 13/8 that Wenger makes four or more signings before the end of the transfer window. Samir Nasri is 1/12 to leave Arsenal by the end of the transfer window and 6/1 to remain at the Emirates. Arsenal are 1/6 to finish another season with no silverware.

“Arsene is already under pressure and the odds suggest that Arsenal could feasibly have just one point after their first three games,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Wesley Sneijder looks as though his move to Manchester United may be drawing ever closer with Hills making him 8/11 to now make the move from Italy. He is Evens to stay with Inter. Luka Modric has been the subject of a new bid from Chelsea and he is 8/13 to make the Blues his next club.

Facebook is to screen its first ever football match live, an extra-preliminary FA Cup qualifier between Ascot United vs Wembley FC. William Hill make the hosts the 11/10 favourites to win the match, while Wembley are 7/4 for victory. The draw is 5/2.

Arsenal points in next two games: 8/1 six; 7/2 four; 2/1 three; 9/4 one; 7/2 none

Number of Arsenal signings before the end of the transfer window: 7/4 0-1; 6/4 2 or three; 13/8 four or more
*must be a professional senior contract

Arsenal Trophies: 1/6 None

Luka Modric next permanent club: 8/13 Chelsea; 5/2 Manchester United; 9/1 Arsenal; 10/1 Manchester City; 20/1 Barcelona; 20/1 Real Madrid

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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Jose Jab Could Land The Special One In Hot Water

Another fiery El Clasico ended with a fracas and William Hill are offering 1/3 that Jose Mourinho receives a touchline ban for his rather ungentlemanly conduct. He is 9/4 to escape punishment. Hills also offer Even money that there is a red card in the first Barca/Real Madrid game of the season.

“Mourinho has been a very naughty boy once again and it looks as though the Spanish FA will see through his innocent schoolchild protests and hand him a ban,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

It is thought that Mourinho will have to improve on his one trophy from last season if he is to keep his job and Hills go 8/11 that he has left the Bernabeu by the start of the 2012/13 season. Should he be in the search for a job, Hills make Manchester City the most likely destination at 11/4 and Manchester United the 3/1 second favourites.

Where will Mourinho manage next: 11/4 Manchester City; 3/1 Manchester United; 7/2 Chelsea; 9/2 Inter Milan; 7/1 AC Milan; 9/1 Bayern Munich; 11/1 Arsenal; 33/1 Barcelona

Mourinho to receive touchline ban for Super Cup incident: 1/3 Yes; 9/4 no

Red card in the first El Clasico: 1/1

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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New Boys Turned Over As Aguero Becomes Favourite For Golden Boot

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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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 Start Shows Promise As Aguero Slashed For Golden Boot

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

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 Favourite To Be Next Boss Out

WARNOCK FAVOURITE FOR CHOP AS QPR TAKEOVER RUMOURS MOUNT

AFTER he pulled out of a scheduled appearance on Radio 5 Live’s ‘Sportsweek’ show and rumours of a takeover at QPR mounted, their manager Neil Warnock has been made Even money favourite by William Hill to be the next Premier League manager to leave his job. ‘A first day home drubbing, takeover rumours and pulling out of a radio interview have comined to spark rumours that Neil Warnock’s position could be in jeopardy’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
Hills make Steve Kean 9/4 second favourite to be the next boss out and also offer 5/1 Alan Pardew; 10/1 Steve Bruce and Arsene Wenger; 14/1 Mick McCarthy; Harry Redknapp; 16/1 David Moyes; 20/1 Coyle, Mancini, Martinez; McLeish. Others on request.

Further information….graham sharpe….0780 3233702
Twitter – @sharpeangle

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You Bet: Cesc Will Be Fab For Barca And How Will Arsenal Do Without Their Talisman?

New Barcelona signing Cesc Fabregas is rated a 6/4 chance by William Hill to start more league games for Barcelona than the talismanic Xavi (1/2). The bookies are also offering odds of 10/1 for Fabregas to make more league appearances for the Blaugrana than his idol and current Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola (263).

“Fabregas has taken the number four, the same number that Guardiola wore at the Camp Nou and it will be interesting to see whether he surpasses the achievements of his once idol and current mentor,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

The former Arsenal captain is rated a 12/1 chance to score against the Gunners this season and the same price to play again for the North London club before the end of his career.

“Arsenal made Cesc into the player that he is today and it is feasible that he could well turn out for the Gunners again before the end of his career,” said Crilly.

Hills are also offering odds on Cesc’s number of league starts for Barcelona this season and the number of goals he’ll score for the defending champions this season.

With Cesc out of the door at the Emirates, Hills think that a mass exodus may have been sparked and offer 1/2 that Samir Nasri is sold before the end of the transfer window and 15/2 that Robin Van Persie is.

Arsenal have to take on Udinese without Fabregas now and William Hill have priced up where they will exit the Champions League. They are 5/2 to go out to the Italians and 9/4 to exit at the group stages. They are 20/1 to win the competition.

William Hill Fabregas Specials

Number of starts in La Liga this season: 5/2 Under 20, 6/4 20-30, 5/4 Over 30

Fabregas total La Liga goals this season: 3/1 0-5, 13/8 6-10, 9/4 11-15, 5/1 16-20, 9/1 21 or more

Who will start more la Liga games this season? 1/2 Xavi, Fabregas 6/4

Fabregas to make more La Liga appearances for Barcelona than Pep Guardiola (263) 10/1

Arsenal to meet Barcelona at any stage during this year’s Champions League? 5/2

Fabregas to score a competitive goal against Arsenal this season: Yes 12/1

Fabregas to play a competitive match for Arsenal before the end of his career? Yes 12/1

Pep Guardiola NOT to be in charge of Barcelona at the start of next season: 2/1

Arsenal Specials:

Samir Nasri to have left Arsenal by the end of the transfer window: 1/2 yes; 6/4 no

Robin Van Persie to have left Arsenal by the end of the transfer window: 15/2 yes; 1/20 no

Arsenal Champions League stage of elimination: 5/2 play-offs; 9/4 Group stage; 11/4 last 16; 7/2 quarter final; 8/1 semi final; 18/1 losing finalist; 20/1 winner

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

*********************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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Red Mist On The Tyne Hampers Arsenal’s Chance To Steal A March

Newcastle and Arsenal shared the spoils on the opening day of the season and Arsenal have been pushed out to 12/1 to win the Premier League with William Hill. In a fiery affair, there was one red card for Arsenal and could have been another with Joey Barton involved in both incidents. Hills offer 6/5 that Arsenal receive between one and three red cards this season and 7/4 that they get four or five. Joey Barton on the other hand is odds on, at 4/6 to receive no red cards this season and is 5/6 to still be at Newcastle at the end of the summer transfer window and 5/6 that he is not. An uninspiring draw will not have improved Arsenal fan’s dim view on Arsene Wenger’s transfer policy and he is 5/2 to have left his job by the final day of this season.

“Arsene’s men lost their heads once again at St James’ Park and came away with a draw,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly. “While not a disastrous result, the craft of Fabregas and Nasri was sorely missed and Wenger may have to splash the cash quite soon.”

Elsewhere, Liverpool’s odds of 10/1 were eased to 12/1 following a home draw against Sunderland.

Joey Barton Red Cards In The Premier League: 4/6 none; 5/2 one; 3/1 two or more

Arsenal red cards in the Premier League: 6/5 one – three; 7/4 four – five; 9/4 six or more

Joey Barton to still be at Newcastle come the end of the transfer window: 5/6 yes; 5/6 no

Arsene Wenger to still be Arsenal boss come the last day of the season: 2/7 yes; 5/2 no

Premier League Outright: 11/8 Manchester United; 5/2 Chelsea; 4/1 Manchester City; 12/1 Arsenal; 12/1 Liverpool; 50/1 BAR

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

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

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Latest Spl From William Hill

William Hill are offering a number of specials in the build up to this weekend’s Scottish football. Hills go 21/20 about Celtic defeating Dundee Utd without conceding and 4/1 (from 16/5) for Jelavic to score first and Rangers to win.

21/20 Celtic to win without conceding (against Dundee Utd)
4/1 Jelavic to score first and Rangers to win
5/6 Hearts to beat Aberdeen
1/1 St Johnstone to beat Dunfermline
16/5 Motherwell to beat St Mirren and not concede

Next Spl Manager to leave: 11/8 Colin Calderwood; 11/2 Terry Butcher; 13/2 Ally McCoist; 15/2 Paulo Sergio; 8/1 Derek McInnes; 9/1 Kenny Shiels; 16/1 Danny Lennon; 20/1 Peter Houston; 25/1 Craig Brown; 25/1 Neil Lennon; 25/1 Stuart McCall; 33/1 Jim McIntyre

7/1 Inverness; 4/9 Rangers; 3/1 Draw
3/10 Celtic; 11/1 Dundee Utd; 19/5 Draw
4/5 Hearts; 7/2 Aberdeen; 5/2 Draw
1/1 St Johnstone; 3/1 Dunfermline; 11/5 Draw
17/10; 17/10 Motherwell; 21/10 Draw
7/5 Kilmarnock; 2/1 Hibs; 11/5 Draw

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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