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Could Strikers Be On Their Ways Out Of North London?

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Jermaine Defoe is reportedly the subject of some interest on Merseyside and William Hill make him 6/1 to join Liverpool this January, although he is 1/4 to remain at Spurs. Across North London, Arsene Wenger is under increasing pressure to bring success to the Emirates, but despite this, he is 66/1 to be the next Premier League manager to lose his job. Hills are offering 5/2, however that Wenger is no longer Arsenal manager come the first day of next season. Robin van Persie contract expires in 2013 but despite this, Hills do not think that Arsenal will cash in on their prize asset just yet. He is 2/5 to still be an Arsenal player on the first day of the 2012/13 Premier League season.

“Arsenal have not looked their usual selves this year but we think that both van Persie and Wenger will stay put in order to help their push for Europe in the second half of the season,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Arsene Wenger’s conqueror from Sunday, Brendan Rodgers, is 5/1 second favourite to be voted LMA manager of the year behind 5/2 favourite Roberto Mancini. Sir Alex Ferguson and Paul Lambert are the 13/2 joint third favourites.

Gary Cahill’s long protracted move to Chelsea, was finally completed on Monday and William Hill make him 11/10 to start England’s first Euro 2012 match. He is 20/1 to start the first goal of Chelsea’s match against Norwich this weekend and 7/1 to score anytime.

Jermaine Defoe’s club after January Transfer window: 1/4 Tottenham; 6/1 QPR; 6/1 Liverpool; 12/1 Newcastle; 14/1 Aston Villa; 18/1 Sunderland; 25/1 Fulham

Who will leave Arsenal first: 1/2 Robin van Persie; 6/4 Arsene Wenger

When will Arsene Wenger leave Arsenal: 5/2 2012; 5/2 2013; 7/4 2014; 6/4 2015 or later

Arsene Wenger Arsenal manager on the first day of the Premier League season 2012/13: 2/7 yes; 5/2 no

Robin van Persie at Arsenal on the first day of the Premier League 2012/13 season: 2/5 yes; 7/4 no

Gary Cahill to start England’s first Euro 2012: 4/6 no; 11/10 yes

LMA Manager of the Year 2011/12: 5/2 Roberto Mancini; 5/1 Brendan Rodgers; 13/2 Sir Alex Ferguson; 13/2 Paul Lambert; 15/2 Harry Redknapp; 9/1 Alan Pardew; 11/1 Tony Pulis; 14/1 Martin O’Neill; 16/1 David Moyes; 20/1 Arsene Wenger; 25/1 Andre Villas Boas; 25/1 Roberto Martinez; 25/1 Roy Hodgson; 25/1 Martin Jol; 33/1 Kenny Dalglish; 33/1 Mick McCarthy; 40/1 Alex McLeish; 40/1 Steve Kean; 40/1 Owen Coyle

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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You Bet Hughes And Barton Will Be Staying Put Despite First Defeat!

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Mark Hughes’ reign at QPR started with defeat and William Hill are offering 4/1 that he is no longer at QPR come the start of next season (1/7 to still be there). Should QPR be relegated, Hills offer 7/1 that they win the League and 3/1 that they would gain promotion by any means.

Joey Barton was the subject of much speculation in the Sunday papers as they suggested that Mark Hughes could let him go in January. Hills are erring on the side of caution and make him 1/8 to stay (9/2 to leave in January). Joey Barton did not play against Newcastle due to being suspended and Hills go 1/4 that he starts the first game for QPR that he is available for.

“Mark Hughes has already claimed that Joey Barton will remain his captain and while it is not uncommon for clubs to sell their leaders, we think that Joey will be staying put for the time being,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Mark Hughes to be at QPR on the first day of next season: 1/7 yes; 4/1 no

Joey Barton to still be at QPR at the end of the January transfer window: 1/8 yes; 9/2 no

Joey Barton to start first match he is available for: 1/4 yes; 11/4 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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Carlos’ Argie Jaunt Could See Tevez Out Of The Door…foxes Snare Pearson

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Following Carlos Tevez’s unscheduled break to Argentina, William Hill offer 1/3 that he leaves Manchester City during the January transfer window, whether permanently or on loan. The favourite to sign him is Juventus with the Old Lady 11/4 to be the next club to capture Tevez’s signature. Former club, Corinthians, are 4/1 while the two Milan sides, Inter and AC are both offered at 6/1.

“There is no doubting that Carlos Tevez is a brilliant player but any club who signs him will be doing so in the knowledge that they will probably be stuck with all his baggage as well,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Roberto Mancini has claimed that Tevez can play again for Manchester City if only he apologises for his recent behaviour but Hills do not think that is likely and he is just 1/6 to start a Premier League game for City this season.

Leicester Latest

Leicester City are expected to announce the signing of Nigel Pearson as their manager later today and William Hill offer 3/1 that he gets them promoted at the first time of asking. Given Leicester City’s reputation for sacking managers, should things not improve at the King Power Stadium, Pearson could be given his marching orders and Hills offer 7/1 that he will not be manager come the final day of the season (1/16 to still be there).

Carlos Tevez Specials:
Next Permanent Club: 11/4 Juventus; 4/1 Corinthians; 6/1 AC Milan; 6/1 Inter Milan; 7/1 Real Madrid; 8/1 PSG; 10/1 Boca Juniors; 12/1 Napoli; 16/1 Chelsea; 16/1 West Ham; 20/1 Arsenal; 20/1 Barcelona

Carlos Tevez to leave Manchester City in January transfer window*: 1/3 Yes; 9/4 No
*Loan Deals count

To start another 11/12 Premier League match for Manchester City: 7/2 Yes; 1/6 No

Nigel Pearson to still be in charge of Leicester for the last game of the season: 1/16 yes; 7/1 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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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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Tough Draw, But Arsenal Still Favs Against Udinese

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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 Hill’s 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

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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You Bet New United Keeper Set To Be A Success And Other Transfer Latest

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Manchester United’s new keeper, David De Gea is 5/4 with William Hill to concede less than 24 goals during his first season in the Premier League. He is 7/4 to concede 29 or more. Hills also offer 11/10 that he keeps 14 or more clean sheets (4/6 not to).

“De Gea has big boots to fill but the odds suggest that his first season at Old Trafford will be a success,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

In transfer news, it appears that Arsenal face an uphill struggle to keep hold of their two prize assets offering 1/4 that Fabregas leaves the Emirates and 4/6 that Nasri does. According to reports, five clubs have met Santos’ valuation of Neymar and Hills make Real Madrid the 8/11 favourites to capture his signature. Chelsea are the 6/4 second favourites to bag the hottest property in world football. Man City are 11/2, Juventus 9/1 and Anzhi Makhachkala 20/1.

Arsenal appear to be the front runners in capturing Gary Cahill’s signature, with Hills offering 8/11, while Man City are 5/2. Tottenham are 4/1, Liverpool 6/1 and Aston Villa 16/1.

Chelsea Latest

Following Andre Villas-Boas’ first press conference as Chelsea manager Hills offer 9/4 that he will still be at the Bridge in 2015. He is 25/1 to leave in 2011, 4/1 in 2012, 5/2 2013 and 2/1 2014. A clean sweep of four trophies for Chelsea’s new manager next season is 400/1 but a trophyless season is offered at 8/11.

William Hill Odds:

How many league goals will De Gea concede: 5/4 under 24; 2/1 25-28; 7/4 29 or more

Number of De Gea clean sheets in the Premier League: 4/6 Under 13.5; 11/10 Over 13.5

Fabregas to leave Arsenal in summer transfer window: 1/4 yes; 11/4 no

Nasri to leave Arsenal in summer transfer window: 4/6 yes; 11/10 no

Neymar next permanent club: 8/11 Real Madrid; 6/4 Chelsea; 11/2 Man City; 9/1 Juventus; 20/1 Anzhi Makhachkala

Gary Cahill Next Permanent Club: 8/11 Arsenal; 5/2 Man City; 4/1 Tottenham; 6/1 Liverpool; 16/1 Aston Villa

When Will AVB leave Chelsea?
2011 25/1
2012 4/1
2013 5/2
2014 2/1
2015+ 9/4

Number of Chelsea Trophies?
0 8/11
1 5/4
2 13/2
3 33/1
4 400/1

FA Cup/Carling Cup/Premier League/Champions League/Europa

Where Will Chelsea Finish?
Winner 9/4
2nd-4th 8/13
5th – 10th 7/1
Bottom half 12/1

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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14/1 Benitez, Brown, Hart Gone By February

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***************************************PREMIER LEAGUE WEEKEND SPECIALS***************************************************************

PREMIER LEAGUE BOSSES UNDER PRESSURE: 14/1 BENITEZ, BROWN, HART ALL OUT BY FEBRUARY

WILLIAM HILL are offering 14/1 that under-pressure bosses Phil Brown, Paul Hart and Rafa Benitez will all have left their clubs by the end of the January transfer window. ‘The surprise is that no Prem boss has departed yet this season – but it is only a matter of time. Paul Hart is favourite to be first but there are plenty who will fancy a flutter on these three being gone by February’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

WILLIAM HILL:
PREMIERSHIP BOSS BETS……
Hull v Portsmouth to be Paul Hart’s last match as Portsmouth manager: 5/1
Hull v Portsmouth to be Phil Brown’s last match as Hull manager: 3/1
Rafa Benitez to be out of Liverpool job by midnight Sunday – 10/1
The losing manager of Hull v Portsmouth to leave before their teams next Premier League fixture: 13/8
Phil Brown, Paul Hart and Rafa Benitez to no longer be in their current jobs at the end of the January transfer window (1 Feb 2010): 14/1

NEXT PREMIER LEAGUE BOSS TO GO….6/4 Paul Hart; 5/2 Phil Brown; 7/1 Benitez;McLeish; Redknapp; Zola; 14/1 Megson
Highest Scoring Premier League Match (Sauturday games only):
Chelsea v Blackburn 7/4
Tottenham v Stoke 5/2
Wolves v Aston Villa 11/2
Hull v Portsmouth 6/1
Burnley v Wigan 7/1
Birmingham v Sunderland 9/1
One quarter 1,2
Fastest scoring premier league team (Saturday games only):
Chelsea 3/1
Tottenham 4/1
Aston Villa 13/2
Sunderland 8/1
Hull 8/1
Burnley 9/1
Portsmouth 10/1
Wigan 12/1
Birmingham 12/1
Wolves 12/1
Stoke 25/1
Blackburn 33/1
One fifth 1,2,3
Top of the premier after the latest round of fixtures:
Chelsea 8/11
Man Utd EVS
Tottenham 16/1
Bottom of the premier league after the latest round of fixtures:
West Ham 10/3
Portsmouth 1/5
Total premier league goals (Saturday’s games only):
Under 16 goals 13/8
16 or 17 7/4
Over 17 goals 13/8
Any weekend premier league game to have 8 or more goals: 8/1
WILLIAM HILL have opened a book on which of the ‘Big 4 Bosses’ will leave his club first, and on when one of the four will eventually depart – making Rafa Benitez and 2010 respectively the favourites.
‘WITH ALL OF THE BIG Four Clubs and their bosses beginning to feel a little pressure, either from fans because of their own performances on behalf of their clubs, or by the shadow of Big 4 wannabes like Man City, Spurs, Villa and Everton closing in on their private club of four, it feels as though an era may be drawing to a close’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe. ‘We think Rafa is in genuine danger of departing by the end of the season, and one or two of his Big 4 counterparts clearly can’t go on much longer as they are already rivalling the Rolling Stones for longevity. The betting on whether the Big 4 will still dominate the Top 4 at the end of the season or not is also very close’.
Big Four Bosses: Who Will Go First?
Rafa Benitez11/10
Alex Ferguson9/4
Carlo Ancelotti7/2
Arsene Wenger9/2
HILLS MAKE RAFA 5/4 to go before the end of the season, 4/7 not to.
What Year Will First Big4 Manager Go?
20092/1
201011/10
20117/2
2012+8/1
Big 4 Win Nothing This Season – 150/1
Big 4 to be Top 4 at end of season – 8/11 yes; Evens no.
TO WIN PREM TITLE….7/4 Chelsea; 7/4 Man U; 4 Arsenal; 9 Man Cty; 14 Liverpool; 25 Spurs; 150 Villa
RELEGATION..16/1 all three promoted sides to be relegated……4/9 Hull; Portsmouth; 11/8 Birmingham; 6/4 Wolves; 13/8 Burnley; 9/2 West Ham; 6 Bolton; 13/2 Wigan
TOP SCORER….7/4 Torres; 4 Drogba; 5 Bent; Rooney; 8 Defoe
WILL IPSWICH STILL BE KEANE ON ROY BY SUNDAY?
Roy Keane to be gone from Ipswich by midnight Saturday – 6/1. Gone by end of season – 8/15 no; 11/8 yes.
Further information……..graham sharpe….0208 918 3731

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