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Arsenes Crisis And Transfer Specials…fa(cebook) Cup Odds

August 25, 2011 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Arsenal Signings, Arsene, Club 8, Cup Qualifier, Facebook, Greenside, Joe Crilly, London N22, Luka Modric, Manchester City, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Samir, Three Games, Torrid Time, Two Games, Wembley, Wesley Sneijder, William Hill, Williamhill

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 Hills 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
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Jose Jab Could Land The Special One In Hot Water

August 25, 2011 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Ac Milan, Arsenal, Bernabeu, Favourites, Fracas, Greenside, Hot Water, Inter Milan, Jab, Joe Crilly, Jose Mourinho, London N22, Manchester City, Manchester United, Munich, Naughty Boy, Protests, Spokesman, William Hill, Williamhill

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 Hills 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

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New Boys Turned Over As Aguero Becomes Favourite For Golden Boot

August 24, 2011 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Fernando Torres, First Premier, Five Games, Goal Scorer, Golden Boot, Greenside, Harsh Lesson, Joe Crilly, London N22, Manchester City, New Boys, Qpr, Relegation, Robin Van Persie, Runaround, Wayne Rooney, West Brom, Wigan, William Hill, Williamhill

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 Leagues 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 Hills spokesman Joe Crilly. Swansea, on the other hand, were given the runaround by Mancinis 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

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Rooney Front Runner For Pfa Award

August 23, 2011 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Carlos Tevez, David Silva, Didier Drogba, Dimitar Berbatov, Edin Dzeko, Joey Barton, London N22, Luis Suarez, Luka Modric, Nemanja Vidic, Rafael Van Der Vaart, Robin Van Persie, Samir Nasri, Sergio Aguero, Steven Gerrard, Top Goal Scorer, Top Scorer, Van Der Vaart, Wayne Rooney, Williamhill

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 Uniteds 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 Hills 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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Red Mist On The Tyne Hampers Arsenals Chance To Steal A March

August 22, 2011 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Arsenal Fan, Arsene Wenger, Dim View, Fabregas, Greenside, James Park, Joe Crilly, Joey Barton, London N22, Manchester City, Manchester United, Nasri, Opening Day, Premier League, Red Cards, Red Mist, Spoils, St James Park, William Hill, Williamhill

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 fans dim view on Arsene Wengers transfer policy and he is 5/2 to have left his job by the final day of this season.

Arsenes men lost their heads once again at St James Park and came away with a draw, said Hills 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, Liverpools 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

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

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Premier League Transfer Window: Sneijder In, Nasri Out

August 19, 2011 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments 163, Alex Ferguson, Arsenal, Arsene Wenger, Bet, Chamberlain, Gap, Joe Crilly, Manchester United, Odds, Paul Scholes, Premier League, Punters, Samir Nasri, Sir Alex Ferguson, Spokesman, Wesley Sneijder, William Hill, Williamhill, Window 1

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 Fergusons 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 Hills 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
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Who Will Win The Battle Of The Prems New Wonderkids?

August 19, 2011 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Alex Ferguson, Arsenal, Bet, Chamberlain, Counterpart, Epl, Exact Number, Joe Crilly, Prem, Premier League, Sir Alex Ferguson, Southampton, Starlets, Striker, Villas Boas, Wenger, William Hill, Williamhill, Wonderkids, Youngsters

Who Will Win The Battle Of The Prems 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 Hills 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 seasons 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
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E: jcrilly@williamhill.co.uk

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

August 14, 2011 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments 2 Hearts, Battle Of Britain, Bilbao, Celtic, Champions League, Fulham, Greenside, Joe Crilly, League Playoffs, London N22, Paris Saint Germain, Rangers, Recent History, Scottish Side, Sporting Lisbon, Spurs, Stead, Thun, William Hill, Williamhill

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 Hills 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

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E: jcrilly@williamhill.co.uk

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Tough Draw, But Arsenal Still Favs Against Udinese

August 13, 2011 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Ac Milan, Champions League, Club 8, Club Manchester United, Fabregas, Favourites, Futures, Greenside, Joe Crilly, London N22, Manchester City, Match 4, Munich, Real Madrid, Samir, Time Frame, Udinese, William Hill, Williamhill, Window 1

Arsenal got the toughest possible draw in the fourth round of qualifying for the Champions League as they take on Udinese. Arsenal, however are 2/9 favourites to qualify ahead of 3/1 Udinese. In the first leg match, Arsenal are 4/11 favourites, while Udinese are 6/1 and the draw is 3/1. Arsenal are 20/1 to win the Champions League.

Udinese have shipped off their two best players and Arsenal are favourites at the moment, but with the uncertainty still surrounding the futures of Fabregas and Nasri, the match-up could be a lot closer than the initial odds suggest, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly.

Fabregas is currently 1/4 to have left Arsenal by the end of the summer transfer window, with Barcelona his likely destination. Nasri is 6/4 to have left Arsenal in the same time frame, with Manchester City 8/13 to be his next club. Manchester United are 6/5.

To Qualify: 2/9 Arsenal; 3/1 Udinese

First Leg Match: 4/11 Arsenal; 6/1 Udinese; 3/1 Draw

Champions League Outright: 15/8 Barcelona; 5/1 Real Madrid; 8/1 Manchester United; 8/1 Chelsea; 12/1 Manchester City; 16/1 Bayern Munich; 20/1 Arsenal; 20/1 AC Milan; 20/1 Inter; 25/1 Porto; 40/1 BAR

Cesc Fabregas to still be at Arsenal after the summer transfer window: 1/4 no; 11/4 yes

Samir Nasri to still be at Arsenal after the summer transfer window: 6/4 no; 1/2 yes

Samir Nasri Next Permanent Club: 8/13 Manchester City; 6/5 Manchester United; 8/1 Chelsea; 25/1 Real Madrid; 33/1 AC Milan

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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Blatter Going Nowhere Say Bookies

August 12, 2011 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Bookies, Crises, Graham Sharpe, Greenside, London N22, Media Relations Director, Scandals, Spokesman, Twitter, William Hill, Williamhill

BLATTER GOING NOWHERE FOR FOUR YEARS, SAY BOOKIES

DESPITE further calls for Sepp Blatter to step down, William Hill believe he is unlikely to go anywhere until 2015 at least and make him 4/6 to be gone in that year. Blatter has proved indestructible for years , despite scandals, crises, and calls for his departure so there seems little reason to believe he will be going anytime soon said Hills spokesman Graham Sharpe.

WILLIAM HILL: WHEN WLL SEPP BLATTER FINALLY STEP DOWN?…. 12/1 2011; 6/1 2012; 8/1 2013; 5/1 2014; 4/6 2015; 5/1 2016 OR LATER.

Graham Sharpe,
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