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Premier League Is Back And Punters Cannot Wait!!!!!

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Manchester City are the best backed side to win the Premier League with William Hill and the current Champions are 6/5 with Manchester United attracting only slight interest despite their large investment over the summer. The biggest bet that Hills have taken on the Premier League is for Liverpool, where a shop punter placed £22,000 e/w on the Reds lifting the trophy at 25/1.

“Despite the fact that we’ve had a busy sporting summer, turnover on our antepost football markets has increased quite markedly,” said Hill’ spokesman Joe Crilly. “We were offering top price on every single side to win the Premier League which proved incredibly popular and also shows that despite the glitz and glamour of the Euros and the Olympics, the Premier League remains the number one sporting event in the UK.”

After last season’s nail biting finale to the season, William Hill are offering 100/1 that the destination of the Premier League trophy is decided in added time of the final match of the season. Hills also have a number of other specials including 16/1 for any goalkeeper to score a goal this season, while 3/1 is available for all three promoted sides to stay up.

Nigel Adkins is the 7/2 favourite to lose the managerial sack race at 7/2, backed in pre-season from 20/1.

Premier League outright: 5/4 Manchester City; 9/4 Manchester United; 5/1 Chelsea; 12/1 Arsenal; 16/1 Liverpool; 25/1 Tottenham; 150/1BAR

Top promoted club: 11/8 Saints; 6/4 West Ham; 9/4 Reading

Relegation: 1/1 Reading; 5/4 Norwich; 11/8 Southampton; 13/8 Wigan; 15/8 Swansea; 9/4 West Ham; 7/2 QPR; 7/2 West Brom; 6/1 BAR

Top four finish: 1/66 Manchester City; 1/33 Manchester United; 3/10 Chelsea; 8/15 Arsenal; 7/4 Spurs; 15/8 Liverpool; 14/1 Newcastle; 20/1 Everton; 50/1 BAR

Top scorer: 7/1 Robin van Persie; 7/1 Sergio Aguero; 8/1 Fernando Torres; 8/1 Wayne Rooney; 16/1 Carlos Tevez; 16/1 Luis Suarez; 20/1 Danny Welbeck; 20/1 Darren Bent; 20/1 Javier Hernandez; 20/1 Lukas Podolski; 20/1 Mario Balotelli; 20/1 Nikica Jelavic; 20/1 Papiss Cisse; 25/1 Andy Carroll; 25/1 Emmanuel Adebayor; 25/1 Olivier Giroud; 33/1 BAR

Manager sack race: 7/2 Nigel Adkins; 6/1 Michael Laudrup; 7/1 Sam Allardyce; 8/1 Steve Clarke; 10/1 Brendan Rodgers; 10/1 Chris Hughton; 10/1 Tony Pulis; 12/1 Mark Hughes; 12/1 Roberto Di Matteo; 12/1 Roberto Martinez; 14/1 Martin Jol; 16/1 Brian McDermott; 16/1 Paul Lambert; 16/1 Roberto Mancini; 20/1 Andre Villas-Boas; 25/1 Alan Pardew; 25/1 Arsene Wenger; 25/1 Martin O’Neill; 33/1 David Moyes; 100/1 no manager to leave; 100/1 Sir Alex Ferguson

Premier League season specials:
1/4 Any opposition side to win a penalty at Old Trafford
2/1 An Englishman to be top EPL goalscorer
3/1 Three promoted teams to stay up
10/3 Any player to score 30 or more Premier League goals in the 2012/13 season
16/1 Any goalkeeper to score during the season
20/1 Any player to score 6 or more goals in a single EPL match
20/1 Any team to score 10 or more goals in a single EPL match

Premier League Match Odds:
18 Aug 4/9 Arsenal; 7/1 Sunderland; 3/1 Draw
18 Aug 17/20 Fulham; 7/2 Norwich; 23/10 Draw
18 Aug 1/1 QPR; 14/5 Swansea; 23/10 Draw
18 Aug 7/5 Reading; 19/10 Stoke; 23/10 Draw,
18 Aug 14/5 West Brom; 1/1 Liverpool; 23/10 Draw
18 Aug 13/10 West Ham; 11/5 Aston Villa; 11/5 Draw
18 Aug 17/10 Newcastle; 9/5 Tottenham; 2/1 Draw
19 Aug 9/2 Wigan; 4/6 Chelsea; 13/5 Draw
19 Aug 1/5 Manchester City; 14/1 Southampton; 5/1 Draw
20 Aug 10/3 Everton; 10/11 Manchester United; 23/10 Draw

Premier League weekend specials:

Highest scoring match:
11/4 Man City vs Southampton
5/1 Arsenal vs Sunderland
7/1 Newcastle vs Tottenham
7/1 Wigan vs Chelsea
15/2 Fulham vs Norwich
8/1 Everton vs Manchester United
9/1 West Brom vs Liverpool
9/1 West Ham vs Aston Villa
10/1 QPR vs Swansea
12/1 Reading vs Stoke

Highest scoring team: 2/1 Manchester City; 9/2 Arsenal; 5/1 Chelsea; 8/1 Fulham; 10/1 Manchester United; 12/1 Liverpool; 14/1 QPR; 16/1 Tottenham; 20/1 Newcastle; 20/1 Reading; 20/1 West Ham; 33/1 Aston Villa; 33/1 Everton; 33/1 Stoke; 50/1 West Brom; 66/1 Norwich; 66/1 Sunderland; 66/1 Swansea; 66/1 Wigan; 100/1 Southampton

Fastest scoring team: 8/1 Manchester City; 10/1 Arsenal; 10/1 Chelsea; 11/1 Fulham; 11/1 Manchester United; 12/1 Liverpool; 12/1 QPR; 12/1 Tottenham; 14/1 Aston Villa; 14/1 Newcastle; 14/1 Reading; 14/1 Stoke; 14/1 West Ham; 16/1 Everton; 16/1 Norwich; 16/1 Swansea; 20/1 Sunderland; 20/1 West Brom; 25/1 Wigan; 33/1 Southampton

Total Red Cards: 2/1 one; 2/1 two; 7/2 none; 4/1 three; 5/1 four or more

Joe Crilly
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How Long Will Manchester Dominate For Now?

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After two 2-0 victories for the two Manchester sides, the advantage stays on Manchester City and William Hill make them 1/9 to lift the Premier League trophy while Manchester United are 5/1. Following the dominance of both sides this season, Hills are now betting on when the League is won by anyone but the blues or reds from Manchester. Next season is the 7/4 favourite although it is 2/1 for the trophy to not be lifted by Manchester until 2015/16 or later.

“Despite the two sides being level on points, the fate of the Premier League trophy rests firmly with City and only an unlikely defeat to QPR next weekend will prevent them from lifting their first Premier League title,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

When will a non Manchester side win the Premier League: 7/4 2012/13; 11/4 2013/14; 9/2 2014/15; 2/1 2015/16 or later

Premier League Outright: 1/9 Manchester City; 5/1 Manchester United

Joe Crilly
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Twitter: @footy_joe

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E: jcrilly@williamhill.co.uk

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Manchester Derby: You Bet Bookies Are Ready To Batten Down The Hatches

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William Hill expect the Manchester derby to attract more bets than any other Premier League game ever. In the hour before kick off, Hills predict that up to 8,000 bets will be placed on the game. Manchester City are the 5/4 favourites to win the match, with United 5/2 and the draw 2/1.

“This is without doubt the biggest Manchester Derby ever and we are expecting betting interest to go through the roof,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly. “We are fully expecting this to be the busiest match, in terms of bets placed, in the history of the Premier League.”

Hills are enhancing the price of both Rooney and Tevez to open the scoring both from 7/1 to 8/1. For Tevez to score and City to win is 4/1 while Rooney to score anytime and United to win is 5/1.

After the ignominy of losing 6-1 at home the last time these two sides met, United are 500/1 to return the favour, while City are 250/1 to win by the same scoreline again.

Despite the home advantage for the derby, Manchester United are 4/9 to lift the Premier League trophy, with City 7/4.

William Hill mobile is also offering a money back special to all customers whereby should your first scorer selection score second instead, you will receive your money back in the form of a free bet (up to and including the value of £50).

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

Twitter: @footy_joe

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

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United Now 1/6 For Title, Wolves As Good As Down – 5/1 For No More Wins

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Manchester City failed to win again although a rousing comeback prevented them from losing, but all the impetus has been handed to Manchester United in the race for the Premier League title. William Hill are now offering 4/1 that City win the title (United are 1/6). It is 3/1 for the title race to be decided by the time the Manchester derby comes around on the 30th April. Roberto Mancini is Even money to no longer to be in charge by the start of next season (8/11 to still be there).

Wolves have been cut adrift at the bottom of the table and William Hill make them 1/20 to be relegated. Terry Connor has failed to win as boss of Wolves and William Hill make him 1/8 to no longer be in charge on the first day of next season (9/2 to still be there as boss). In what would be an embarrassing climb down, Hills offer 12/1 that Mick McCarthy returns to Molineux as manager this season. Wolves are 5/1 to fail to win for the rest of the season.

“In a vital day at both ends of the table, Wolves appear to have condemned themselves to Championship football while Manchester United will now claim to have one hand on the Premier League trophy,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

William Hill Odds:

Premier League relegation: 1/20 Wolves (8/1 to stay up); 2/5 Wigan (7/4); 2/5 QPR (7/4); 7/4 Blackburn; 11/4 Bolton; 12/1 Aston Villa

Premier League winner: 1/6 Manchester United; 4/1 Manchester City; 250/1 BAR

Premier League without Manchester sides: 1/1 Arsenal; 6/5 Tottenham; 5/1 Chelsea

How many points will Manchester United win the league by: 5/2 7 points or more; 7/2 not to win the league; 7/2 1-3 points; 7/2 4-6 points; 4/1 goal difference

Title to have been decided by 30th April (Manchester Derby): 3/1

Mick McCarthy to return as Wolves boss before end of season – 12/1

Terry Connor in charge of Wolves 1st day of 12/13 Premier League season – 9/2

Roberto Mancini to be in charge of Man City 1st day of 2012/13 Premier League season?
Yes – 8/11
No – EVS

Wolves not to win again this Premier League season – 5/1

Relegation trebles:

EVS
Wolves/Wigan/QPR
3/1
Wolves/Wigan/Blackburn
4/1
Wigan/QPR/Blackburn
5/1
Wolves/Wigan/Bolton
13/2
Wigan/QPR/Bolton
14/1
QPR/Bolton/Blackburn

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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5/1 Title Is Decided On Goal Difference…9/4 Van Persie Breaks 18 Year Old Record

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WEDNESDAY PREMIER LEAGUE SPECIALS

Alex Ferguson has claimed that the Premier League title could go down to the wire with goal difference possibly being a deciding factor. William Hill offer 5/1 that the destination of the Premier League trophy is decided this way. Should that be the case, Hills think that United have the edge, offering 4/7 that they end the season with a more superior goal difference than their Manchester rivals (5/4 vice versa). Hills go 3/1 that the title is decided after the result of the Manchester Derby on the 30th April.

“This could be one of the closest title run ins yet, made all the more exciting by the fact that it is City against United,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly. “It is looking more and more likely that the Derby on 30th April could be the most important in recent memory.”

Robin van Persie could add to his impressive tally by bagging a goal or two on Wednesday evening against Everton and William Hill are offering 9/4 that he breaks the all time individual Premier League record goal tally of 34. He is 5/2 to outscore the entire Everton team during their match on Wednesday.

William Hill Odds:

Robin van Persie vs Everton (most goals): 5/2 Robin van Persie; 5/4 Everton; 6/4 Draw

Van Persie to score 35 or more League goals 2011/12: 9/4 yes; 1/3 no

5/1 Premier League title to be decided by goal difference

Which team will have the highest goal difference: 4/7 Manchester United; 5/4 Manchester City

Wednesday Premier League Specials:

Highest Scoring Match:
15/8 Tottenham / Stoke
5/2 Manchester City / Chelsea
3/1 QPR / Liverpool
3/1 Everton / Arsenal

Highest Scoring Team: 2/1 Tottenham; 7/2 Liverpool; 9/2 Manchester City; 11/2 Arsenal; 8/1 Everton; 9/1 Chelsea; 16/1 QPR; 20/1 Stoke

Fastest scoring team: 10/3 Tottenham; 4/1 Liverpool; 5/1 Manchester City; 5/1 Arsenal; 6/1 Everton; 13/2 Chelsea; 10/1 QPR; 12/1 Stoke

Total red cards: 4/5 none; 2/1 one; 3/1 two or more

Hat-trick scored: 3/1 yes; 2/9 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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United 5/6 To End Chelsea’s Unbeaten Start…you Bet Torres Is Going To Struggle

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Manchester United ad Chelsea meet in what should be the first title shoot out of the season and William Hill make Manchester United the 5/6 favourites to win this clash, with Chelsea 7/2. The draw is offered at 12/5.

This fixture last season, almost proved to be the title decider and the match ups between these two over the course of the season may be vital in deciding the destination of the Premier League trophy and Hills offer 4/1 that Manchester United take six points off Chelsea this season, while their West London rivals are 9/1 to do likewise.

“Chelsea are unbeaten at the moment but their young manager looks like his side will be up against it trying to maintain that at Old Trafford on Sunday,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Fernando Torres is 10/1 to open the scoring against Manchester United and 7/2 to score anytime against the Champions as his goal drought continues. Wayne Rooney has back to back Premier League hat-tricks and Hills make him 33/1 to get his third on Sunday.

Man Utd points vs Chelsea: 4/1 six; 3/1 four; 9/4 three; 10/1 two; 4/1 one; 9/1 none

Chelsea points vs Man Utd: 9/1 six; 4/1 four; 9/4 three; 10/1 two; 3/1 one; 4/1 none

When will Utd First lose in PL: 7/2 Chelsea; 4/1 Stoke; 20/1 Norwich; 3/1 Liverpool; 1/1 not to lose any of these

When will Chelsea First lose in the PL: 5/6 Man Utd; 20/1 Swansea; 16/1 Bolton; 14/1 Everton; 21/10 not to lose any of these games

When will Torres next score for Chelsea: 7/2 Man Utd; 15/8 Fulham; 11/4 Swansea; 6/1 Valencia; 15/2 Bolton; 11/2 None of these games

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 Champions League Trophy Could Be Welcomed To Manchester

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The two Manchester sides play their first matches in this year’s Champions League and William Hill make United 7/1 to win the tournament and City 10/1. Hills also offer 25/1 that the final is contested between the two sides. With the two sides flying domestically, Hills are offering 16/1 that between them, the two halves of Manchester win the FA Cup, the Premier League, the Carling Cup and the Champions League between them.

“The two Manchester sides are playing extremely well domestically and if they carry that form into the Champions League, there is no reason why one of them cannot win the Champions League this year,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Both sides are scoring for fun this season, Wayne Rooney particularly, and Hills offer 40/1 that he scores a hat-trick against Benfica and with the wealth of Manchester City’s attacking options, Hills go 4/1 about any of their players bagging a treble. Rooney is 14/1, along with team-mate Javier Hernandez, to be the competition’s top scorer, while Aguero (16/1), Tevez (25/1, Dzeko (25/1), Balotelli (50/1) and Silva (66/1) are all capable attacking options for Mancini’s side.

Who will score most: 4/5 Manchester City; 21/10 Manchester United; 3/1 Tie

Any City hat-trick: 4/1

An all Manchester CL Final: 25/1

Both Manchester sides to win (between them) FA Cup; Prem; Carling Cup and Champions League: 16/1

Manchester United to win FA Cup; Prem; Carling Cup and Champions League: 250/1

Manchester City to win FA Cup; Prem; Carling Cup and Champions League: 300/1

Champions League Outright: 7/4 Barcelona; 5/1 Real Madrid; 7/1 Manchester United; 10/1 Chelsea; 10/1 Manchester City; 20/1 BAR

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

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E: jcrilly@williamhill.co.uk

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

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10,000/1 Your Prem-onition Comes True!

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William Hill are taking the unprecedented step of inviting their punters to predict the finishing order of all 20 sides in the Premier League, offering odds of 10,000/1 to do so. “This is a bet that could potentially run until the final day of the season and has a high return for a minimal stake,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly. “All football fans have strong opinions on who will finish where and we are now offering them the chance to profit from their Prem-onitions.” The odds are the same whether you pick Manchester United or Norwich to win the League or Chelsea or Swansea to finish bottom.

Manchester United are the 6/4 favourites to lift the Premier League trophy this season, while Chelsea are 11/4. Liverpool, however have been the best backed side with over 30% of all bets on the Premier League outright being placed on Kenny Dalglish’s men, who are 10/1. At the other end of the table, the three promoted sides, are the three favourites for the drop, with Swansea 4/9, Norwich 4/7 and QPR 6/4.

10,000/1 Predict the positions of all 20 sides in the Premier League

Nasri to start any Premier League game for Arsenal – 2/1

Beckham to play in Premier League season
Yes – 9/2
No – 1/8

Bottom side at Christmas to be relegated – 2/9

Top at Xmas to win the league – 8/13

Any team to score 10 goals in any game in Premier League season – 50/1

Any goalkeeper to score in Premier League season – 10/1

Any player to score 6 or more goals in any Premier League game – 50/1

Four or more players to be sent off in a single Premier League match – 20/1

Manager Sack Race: 13/8 Steve Kean; 2/1 Neil Warnock; 4/1 Alan Pardew; 10/1 Steve Bruce; 10/1 Arsene Wenger; 12/1 Mick McCarthy; 14/1 Harry Redknapp; 16/1 Owen Coyle; 16/1 Roberto Martinez; 16/1 Roberto Mancini; 16/1 David Moyes; 20/1 Brendan Rodgers; 20/1 Alex McLeish; 33/1 Andre Villas Boas; 33/1 Paul Lambert; 33/1 Sir Alex Ferguson; 33/1 Martin Jol; 33/1 Tony Pulis; 40/1 Roy Hodgson; 50/1 Kenny Dalglish; 100/1 No manager to leave

No of Prem Managers to lose job
0-2 4/1
3-4 2/1
5-6 7/4
7 or more 2/1

Opening Fixtures:
6/5 Fulham; 12/5 Aston Villa; 11/5 Draw
11/20 Liverpool; 6/1 Sunderland; 11/4 Draw
23/20 Blackburn; 13/5 Wolves; 21/1 Draw
6/5 Wigan; 12/5 Norwich; 11/5 Draw
7/5 QPR; 21/10 Bolton; 21/10 Draw
11/4 Newcastle; 21/20 Arsenal; 11/5 Draw
9/2 Stoke; 7/10 Chelsea; 12/5 Draw
6/1 West Brom; 8/15 Manchester United; 11/4 Draw

Premier League Outright: 6/4 Manchester United; 11/4 Chelsea; 4/1 Manchester City; 9/1 Arsenal; 10/1 Liverpool; 50/1 Tottenham; 250/1 Everton; 250/1 Aston Villa; 2500/1 QPR; 2500/1 Newcastle; 2500/1 Sunderland; 2500/1 Fulham; 5000/1 Bolton; 5000/1 Stoke; 7500/1 Blackburn; 7500/1 West Brom; 10000/1 Swansea; 10000/1 Norwich; 10000/1 Wigan; 10000/1 Wolves

Premier League Relegation: 4/9 Swansea; 4/7 Norwich; 6/4 QPR; 2/1 Wigan; 5/2 Wolves; 3/1 Blackburn; 9/2 West Brom; 11/2 Bolton; 11/2 Newcastle; 7/1 Stoke; 9/1 Fulham; 10/1 Sunderland; 12/1 Aston Villa; 25/1 Everton; 150/1 Liverpool; 150/1 Tottenham; 500/1 Arsenal; 1000/1 Manchester United; 1000/1 Manchester City; 1000/1 Chelsea

Top four finish: 1/20 Manchester United; 1/16 Chelsea; 1/6 Manchester City; 4/7 Arsenal; 11/10 Liverpool; 3/1 Tottenham; 14/1 Aston Villa; 14/1 Everton; 66/1 Bolton; 66/1 Newcastle; 66/1 Sunderland; 66/1 Fulham; 100/1 QPR; 100/1 Stoke; 150/1 West Brom; 150/1 Blackburn; 150/1 Wolves; 200/1 Wigan; 250/1 Norwich; 250/1 Swansea

To finish bottom: 9/4 Swansea; 11/4 Norwich; 5/1 QPR; 11/2 Wigan; 8/1 Wolves; 11/1 Blackburn; 16/1 West Brom; 16/1 Bolton; 20/1 Newcastle; 25/1 Stoke; 33/1 Fulham; 33/1 Sunderland; 100/1 Aston Villa; 150/1 Everton; 750/1 Liverpool; 750/1 Tottenham; 2500/1 Arsenal; 5000/1 Chelsea; 5000/1 Manchester United; 5000/1 Manchester City

Premier League Top Scorer: 17/2 Javier Hernandez; 9/1 Wayne Rooney; 10/1 Robin van Persie; 10/1 Fernando Torres; 12/1 Darren Bent; 12/1 Carlos Tevez; 14/1 Luis Suarez; 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 Rafael van der Vaart; 33/1 Jermaine Defoe; 33/1 Gervinho; 40/1 Nicolas Anelka; 40/1 Frank Lampard; 50/1 BAR

Total Premier League goals in the 2011/12 season: 4/6 under 1063; 10/11 over 1063 goals; 100/1 exactly 1063 goals

How many points will the Premier League winner have: 4/6 over 84; 13/8 under 84; 5/1 exactly 84

Will Arsenal win a major trophy this season: 2/1

Player Premier League Goals:

Sergio Aguero: 5/4 11 or less; 2/1 12-15; 7/4 16 or more

Fernando Torres: 11/8 11 or less; 2/1 12-15; 13/8 16 or more

Which Striker will take the longest to get off the mark: 6/4 Didier Drogba; 15/8 Fernando Torres; 7/2 Wayne Rooney; 4/1 Sergio Aguero

When will Torres score his first goal of the season: 11/10 Stoke; 7/4 West Brom; 7/2 Norwich; 11/1 Sunderland; 16/1 Manchester United; 6/1 not to score in any of these fixtures

Joe Crilly
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How Will Rooney Hit The Barn Door And When Will Chelsea Win?

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Wayne Rooney and Didier Drogba both missed penalties last week and William Hill are offering 16/1 that any player misses a penalty during the Chelsea/Manchester United game on Sunday. Rooney’s miss was just another in a catalogue of “barn-door” moments and Hills are taking bets on how Rooney’s next goal will come about. The 4/7 favourite is for him to score a shot from inside the box with Hills offering 9/2 for a shot from outside the area. Should he be allowed to take another penalty, he is 5/1 to bag his next goal from the spot. Fortunately Rooney’s miss came as United were already in the lead and they eventually went on to win the game.

Chelsea on the other hand, seem to be going through a rather sticky patch at the moment and Hills are offering 6/5 that their next victory comes against Manchester United and 7/2 that it comes against Arsenal.

“As far as Chelsea’s title aspirations go, the next two games are vital. Anything less than a three point return and they may as well wave goodbye to the Premier League trophy,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

The early kick off on Saturday sees Bolton visit the Stadium of Light in a matchup between two of the Premier League’s surprise packages. The two sides sit in sixth and seventh and Hills are offering 13/8 that one of the pair play some form of European football next season and 16/1 that they both do. Sunderland are the 6/5 favourites to win, while the visitors are 12/5. The draw is 11/5.

“Sunderland and Bolton have been a refreshing change to the normal predictability of the league this season. In Bruce and Coyle they have two of the finest up and coming British managers and a European tour would be no less than their efforts so far deserve,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Arsenal have been drawn against Barcelona in the Champions League and as a result, Hills have cut their price to end the season without a trophy from 15/8 to 7/4. Arsene Wenger is also 4/1 to have left Arsenal by the first game of next season.

The Ghosts Of Managers Past and Present

William Hill have opened betting on who will be the first of the terrible trio (Hodgson, Benitez and Houllier) will leave their job first. Benitez is the Even money favourite, while Hodgson is 6/4 and Houllier is 7/2.

“Liverpool have a history of producing great managers: Shankley, Paisley, Dalglish et al, but their recent managers have not and are not living up to their predecessors’ high standards. One or more of the threesome may have to get used to walking alone sooner rather than later,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

William Hill Weekend Specials:

Fergie’s Old Boys (who will get the sack first?): Keane 1/4; Bruce 11/2; Hughes 5/1
Liverpool past and present (who will get the sack first?): Hodgson 6/4 ; Benitez EVS; Houllier 7/2
Sunderland OR Bolton to qualify for Europe. 13/8
Sunderland AND Bolton to qualify for Europe. 16/1
Will Arsene Wenger be at Arsenal on the first game of next season: 1/7 Yes; 4/1 No
7/4 Arsenal end the 2010/11 season without a trophy

When will Chelsea next win?
Man Utd (H)
6/5

Arsenal (A)
7/2

Bolton (H)
7/4

Aston Villa (H)
11/1

Wolves (A)
25/1

None of these
33/1

Method of Next Rooney Goal: 4/7 shot from inside the box (excluding header & penalty); 9/2 Shot from outside the box (excluding header or free kick); 5/1 Penalty; 6/1 Header; 12/1 Direct from free kick.

16/1 – A penalty is missed during the Manchester United/Chelsea game

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