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Premier League Transfer Window: Sneijder In, Nasri Out

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Premier League Transfer Window: Sneijder In, Nasri Out
William Hill took a £1000 bet late last night on Wesley Sneijder joining Manchester United and Hills have slashed his odds from 6/4 to 5/6 to join Sir Alex Ferguson’s side. He is now 5/6 to not join Manchester United.

“It is no secret that Sir Alex wants to find a replacement for Paul Scholes and has identified Sneijder as the man to fill the gap,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly. “Our punters seem to be of the same opinion.”

Arsene Wenger has secured the services of Alex Oxlaide-Chamberlain and William Hill have cut the odds of Samir Nasri leaving the club from 6/4 to 1/2. Wenger has also claimed that his summer spending is not over and Hills offer 5/2 that he brings in two more players and 3/1 that he brings in three more.

How many more signings will Arsene Wenger bring in before the end of the summer transfer window: 4/1 none; 5/2 one; 5/2 two; 3/1 three; 6/1 four; 8/1 five or more

Samir Nasri to leave Arsenal before the end of the transfer window: 1/2 yes; 6/4 no

Wesley Sneijder to join Manchester United by the end of the summer transfer window: 5/6 yes; 5/6 no

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

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Who Will Win The Battle Of The Prem’s New Wonderkids?

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Who Will Win The Battle Of The Prem’s New Wonderkids?

With two teenage starlets set to sign for Arsenal and Chelsea, William Hill are offering a match bet between who will score more goals between Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Romelu Lukaku. The 17 year old Southampton player is 7/2 to score more goals than his Belgian counterpart who is 11/8 to score more goals. Chamberlain is, however, slight favourite of the two to start more games than Lukaku, who is 5/2 to do so.

“Wenger is known for his love of blooding youngsters at Arsenal and with the attacking options available to Andre Villas-Boas, Lukaku may find starts hard to come by,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly. “But the Belgian striker has shown he has a great goalscoring ability and that is not to be sniffed at.”

With Sir Alex Ferguson claiming that 84 points will win the Premier League this season, William Hill are offering 5/1 that the winner obtains that exact number of points. 13/8 that less points are won to secure the title and 4/6 that the winner of the Premier League has to score more than that.

Last season, 1063 goals were scored in the Premier League and Hills offer 100/1 that the same total is matched exactly. 10/11 is available for fewer to be scored and 4/5 for more.

How many points will win the EPL: 13/8 Under 84; 5/1 84; 4/6 Over 84

How many goals will be scored in this season’s EPL: 10/11 under 1063; 100/1 exactly 1063; 4/5 over 1063

Chamberlain vs Lukaku:

Most Starts: 2/1 Chamberlain; 5/2 Lukaku; 1/1 Tie

Most Goals: 7/2 Chamberlain; 11/8 Lukaku; 11/10 Tie

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

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Bad Kompany Costs Hills Dear

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Late winner is six figure nightmare for bookies:
NOW UNITED ODDS-ON TO OUTDO CITY IN PREM

WILLIAM HILL have cut Man U from 8/15 to 1/2 to finish above Man City in the Premier League this season. City are 1/3 with Hills to end the season with one of the major trophies while United are 4/5 to do likewise – City are 500/1 to win all four major trophies, United 250/1.

But Hills – who were offering United at up to 18/1 in-play to come back from two behind to win – were left cursing the late winner gifted to United – ‘With seconds to go we were congratulating ourselves on a six figure winning draw – instead, seconds later we were looking at a six figure loser. So, as far as we are concerned it was a case of very bad Kompany costing us dear’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.’We took a total of £960 for United at 18/1, including one of £100, then one online punter from Scotland was confident enough to stake £1000 on the comeback at 16/1, and another had £500.’

UNITED KEEPER De Gea was criticised for his part in City’s second goal, and Hills have opened a book on how many Premier League goals he will start this season, offering:

Hills… How many Premier League matches will De Gea start for Man Utd 2011/12?
29 or less…..6/4
30 to 32……4/1
33 or more…10/11

Hills…..Who will finish higher? Man Utd 1/2 Man City 6/4

Hills…..How many points will Man City take from Premier League matches against Man Utd 2011/12?
0….4/1….1….5/2…..2…..9/1….3…..9/4…..4….10/3…….6…..13/2

Hills… How many Premier League matches will De Gea start for Man Utd 2011/12?
29 or less6/4……30 to 32……4/1…….33 or more…10/11

William Hill…To win Premier League…7/4 Man U; 3/1 Chelsea; 4/1 Man City; 10/1 Arsenal; 12/1 Liverpool; 66/1 Spurs. Others on request.

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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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E: gsharpe@williamhill.co.uk
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Big Sam 11/4 To Go Before End Of Season

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ALLARDYCE 11/4 TO BE GONE BEFORE END OF SEASON

AFTER a disappointing home defeat by Cardiff, West Ham are 20/1 to be relegated and boss Sam Allardyce is 11/4 with William Hill to be gone (1/4 to see season out) before the end of the season. ‘The Hammers’ fans are in no mood to endure more of what they had to put up with at the end of last season and if they don;t hit winning form quickly Big Sam will be under a little pressure just as quickly.’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
Hills have opened a book on where West Ham will finish this season and 3rd-6th is their 7/4 favourite:

1st or 2nd…2/1
3rd to 6th…..7/4
7th to 12th….11/4
13th to 21st….9/2
22nd to 24th…20/1

WILLIAM HILL…To win Championship…7/2 Leicester; 9/2 West Ham; 12 Ipswich; 14 Cradiff; 16 Blackpool; Brighton; Forest; Southampton; 18 Middlesbro; Reading; 25 Birimingham; 28 Burnley; Leeds; 33 Derby; Hull. Others on request.

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5/1 Leicester – West Ham To Finish Top Two In Championship.

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5/1 FOR PUNTERS’ PICKS TO JUSTIFY CHAMPIONSHIP FAVOURITISM

WITH FOOTBALL PUNTERS backing Leicester and West Ham virtually to the exclusion of all other Championship contenders, William Hill make the pair clear favourites to win the title, with Leicester cut from 5/1 to 7/2 favourites after winning their opening game and pleasing the supporter who staked £3000 on them to take the honours. Hills then make West Ham 4/1 second favourites – and they are 5/6 to get off to a winning start against 7/2 Cardiff, with the draw 12/5.’Punters have lumped on these two big-time and we could do with neither of them winning the title – but we go 5/1 that they finish 1st and 2nd in either order, and fear the worst!’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
Hills make Ipswich 12/1 third favourites for the title and also offer: 16 Blackpool; Brighton; Forest; Southampton; 18 Middlesbro; Reading; 22 Cardiff; 25 Birmingham; 28 Brighton; Leeds.
BARNSLEY and Doncaster are 13/8 joint favourites to be relegated with Hills who also offer 7/4 Coventry; 9/4 Palace, Watford; 5/2 Peterbro; 7/2 Portsmouth; 4 Derby; 9/2 Millwall; 5 Birmingham; 11/2 Bristol C; 9 Brighton; Leeds.

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Spl Latest Betting As Dundee And Hamilton Favs Before Div 1 Kick Off

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Only nine goals were scored in the whole of the SPL last weekend and Hills go 4/5 about this being beaten this weekend despite there only being four matches taking place. The clash between Aberdeen and Celtic is the 4/5 favourite to be the highest scoring, Hills offer 8/1 that Celtic can outscore the rest of the SPL this weekend.

The Scottish First Division kicks off this weekend and William Hill make Dundee the 9/4 favourites to win the league, while Hamilton are the 11/4 second favourites.

“With financial difficulties a thing of the past for Dundee, they are fully expected to push on this season and sit at the top table once more,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Scottish Specials 6th Aug

Only 9 goals were scored in the first weekend and 5 last week
Will this total be beaten this weekend with only 4 games?
TOTAL GOALS IN SPL THIS WEEKEND
Under 6 7/2
6 – 8 15/8
Over 8 4/5

HIGHEST SCORING MATCH
Aberdeen v Celtic 4/5
Motherwell v Hearts 7/2
Dundee Utd v St Mirren 9/2
Dunfermline v Inverness 5/1

Celtic v SPL
Celtic have scored at least 3 goals in 8 of their last 9
games against Aberdeen. Can they outscore the rest of the SPL?

Who will Score the most goals this weekend?
Celtic 8/1
Tie 4/1
Other 7 SPL Clubs 2/9

Dundee Utd v St Mirren
Both Teams have scored in the last 5 meetings
Both Teams to Score in Match 5/6

Now that Goodwillie is away Jon Daly will be hoping to
take over the mantle as number 1 striker at United.
Daly to score 2 or more in the match 7/1

Two matches and two clean sheets for the Saints. Can they
make it 3 in a row?
St Mirren to Keep a Clean Sheet 3/1

Dunfermline v Inverness
Both sides are looking for their first SPL goal of the
season. 3 of the last 7 meetings at Dunfermline have
ended goalless.
No Goalscorer in Match 15/2

Dunfermlines last goal against Inverness was scored by
Any Kirk in the First Division in 2009.
Andy Kirk to Score at Anytime and Dunfermline to win 13/5

Inverness have only lost 1 of their last 9 matches at East End Park
Inverness Draw No Bet 10/11

Aberdeen v Celtic
Anthony Stokes and Gary Hooper both scored Hat-tricks in the
first meeting of the sides last season.
MATCH WINNER
Any Celtic player to score a Hat-trick 9/1
(enhanced from 5/1)

Scott Vernon scored Aberdeens only goal against Celtic in the 5
meetings last season.
Scott Vernon to Score at Anytime 10/3

Gary Hooper and Anthony Stokes are hoping to forge a great
partnership this season.
Hooper and Stokes both to Score in the match 5/2

Motherwell v Hearts
These sides fought out a 3-3 draw in April. Are we instore for
another goal feast today
Over 3.5 goals in match 11/4

Jamie Murphy is being watched by a number of scouts every
week just now and will be keen to put on a show.
Jamie Murphy to score 2 or more goals 8/1

John Sutton has scored in his last 4 starts for Motherwell against
Hearts will he return to haunt his old club.
John Sutton to Score Anytime and Hearts to win 9/4

SCOTTISH FOOTBALL LEAGUE

2 weeks after the SPL started the Scottish Football League get
underway today and William Hill have priced up First Goalscorer
odds for all 5 matches in the First Division. Also for the first time
for a major high street bookmaker Top Goalscorer odds are
available for the First Division.

First Division Top Goalscorer
Milne (Dundee) 7/1
Imrie (Hamilton) 8/1
Russell (Livingston) 8/1
Doolan (Partick) 9/1
El Allagui (Falkirk) 10/1
Hyde (Dundee) 10/1
Deuchar (Livingston) 12/1
Lyle (Hamilton) 12/1
Baird (Raith) 14/1
Higginbotham (Falkirk) 14/1
McMenamin (Ross Co) 14/1
Jackson (Morton) 16/1
MacDonald (Morton) 16/1
Bayne (Dundee) 20/1
Craig (Ross Co) 20/1
Di Giacomo (morton) 20/1
Graham (Raith) 25/1
Williamson (Raith) 25/1
Moffat (Ayr) 33/1
Roberts (Ayr) 33/1
Smith (QOS) 33/1
Brighton (QOS) 50/1
Each Way 1/4 1-2-3

Who will score the first goal of the season?
Livingston 12/1
Airdrie Utd 14/1
Arbroath 14/1
Brechin 14/1
Dundee 16/1
Forfar 16/1
Hamilton 16/1
Peterhead 16/1
Annan 20/1
East Fife 20/1
Ross Co 20/1
Alloa 25/1
Berwick 25/1
Clyde 25/1
Cowdenbeath 25/1
East Stirling 25/1
Elgin 25/1
Falkirk 25/1
Montrose 25/1
Morton 25/1
Partick 25/1
Queens Park 25/1
Raith 25/1
Stirling 25/1
Stranraer 25/1
Albion 33/1
Ayr Utd 33/1
Dumbarton 33/1
QOS 33/1
Stenhousemuir 33/1
Each Way 1/4 1-2-3
Bets settled on minute of first goal scored
dead heat rules apply

Scottish First Division Outright: 9/4 Dundee; 11/4 Hamilton; 5/1 Falkirk; 11/2 Livingston; 9/1 Ross County; 10/1 Partick; 12/1 Raith Rovers; 16/1 Morton; 40/1 Queen of the South; 50/1 AYr

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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Blackpool Now Third Favs For Championship Title

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BLACKPOOL THIRD FAVS FOR CHAMPIONSHIP

BLACKPOOL have been cut from 22/1 to 16/1 joint third favourites for the Championship title- 5/1 for promotion- by William Hill after they won away at at Hull who are now 33/1 for the title, with Leicester and West Ham 5/1 jt favourites and Forest also 16/1.’Blackpool absorbed pressure and took their winning goal very well.They look to be serious title contenders’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
Hull are out from 25/1 to 33/1 with Hills for the title and 7/1 for promotion.

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4/1 Red Card In Communkity Shield; 10/1 All Sheffield Top Two In League One

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WILL ANYONE BE RED-FACED AFTER COMMUNITY SHIELD?

WILLIAM HILL are offering 4/1 that one or more red cards will be flourished during the Community Shield – but make Man U 4/6 favourites to lift the trophy, with City at 11/10 – and Hills also make United 8/15 to finish higher in the Premier League this season than 11/8 shots City.
United are 7/5 to win the Shield in 90m play with City 21/10 and the draw 21/10. Each side is 5/1 to win on penalties.
It is 19/20 with Hills that both sides score in 90m play, 4/5 that they don’t.
Hills are also offering 10/3 that a new signing from either side will score the opening goal of the game.

10/1 SHEFFIELD ONE-TWO IN LEAGUE ONE

WILLIAM HILL offer 10/1 that Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday finish as the top two in League One in either order this season, but Hills make Huddersfield early favourites at 5/1 to take the honours and also offer 11/2 Sheff W; 7/1 Charlton and Sheff U; 8/1 Preston; 12 Brentford; 16 MK Dons; Scunthorpe; 25/1 Colchester; Notts Co.

CRAWLEY are 3/1 favourites with Hills to win League Two despite only managing a draw in their opening game. Hills also offer 8 Bristol R; Swindon; 12 Rotherham; 14 Gillingham, Oxford, Shrewsbury; 16 Northampton; 20 Plymouth; Port Vale; Southend.

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Spurs Fancied To Win Battle Of Britain And To Progress Furthest In Europa League

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Following the draw for the Europa League playoffs, William Hill have made Tottenham the 9/4 favourites to be the British side to progress furthest in the competition, followed closely by Fulham at 3/1 and Stoke at 7/2. Of the ties, it would appear that Birmingham have the most difficult task, against CD Nacional of Portugal, and Hills go 5/6 take your pick about the pair qualifying. The Battle of Britain see Tottenham taking on Hearts and the English side are 1/10 to progress while the Scottish side are 11/2. Elsewhere, Fulham are 2/5 to qualify, Stoke 2/5, Rangers 4/7 and Celtic 4/7.

“Spurs played very well in the Champions League last season and that should hold them in good stead for the Europa League, although Fulham and Rangers have recent history in this competition,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly. “Whatever happens, the British sides are sure to feature prominently this year.”

British side to progress furthest in Europa League: 9/4 Tottenham; 3/1 Fulham; 7/2 Stoke; 5/1 Rangers; 5/1 Celtic; 10/1 Birmingham; 40/1 Hearts

Sides to qualify:

11/2 Hearts
1/10 Tottenham

5/4 Maribor
4/7 Rangers

7/4 Dnipro
2/5 Fulham

5/6 Nacional
5/6 Birmingham

5/4 Sion
4/7 Celtic

7/4 Thun
2/5 Stoke

Europa League Outright: 10/1 Sevilla; 11/1 Atletico Madrid; 11/1 Paris Saint-Germain; 14/1 Tottenham; 14/1 Roma; 20/1 Lazio; 20/1 Schalke; 25/1 PSV; 25/1 Bilbao; 25/1 Braga; 28/1 Sporting Lisbon; 33/1 BAR

Other British Sides: 33/1 Fulham; 50/1 Celtic; 50/1 Stoke; 66/1 Rangers; 100/1 Birmingham

All British Final: 25/1

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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