Liverpool League Position: 11th League Form: WWWDL
Liverpool’s defeat of Chelsea has long since been forgotten after their successive two showing against Wigan and Stoke have shown them return to losing ways again. Last week’s 2-0 loss against Stoke showed a team that lacked any passion and dynamism in the final third, so Liverpool will be looking at this fixture as the prime opportunity to pick up 3 points. The reds have looked much more comfortable at Anfield this season picking up 11 of their 16 points at home.
Liverpool continue to suffer with the absence of Glen Johnson and look a much less potent force going forward without the England right-back. Fernando Torres looked back to his World cup hangover self at Stoke last weekend and Liverpool must be hoping that was an off week; however a boost to Liverpool’s fortunes has been the return of Dirk Kuyt who has looked dangerous and with him priced at 13/2 on Bet 365 to score first it could be worth a look in. However someone who can always be counted on to bail Liverpool out of a tight spot if their talisman Steven Gerrard, and with the Hammers practically haemorrhaging goals at the moment a bet on a Stevie G hat-trick looks an attractive prospect at 40/1 on Bet 365.
West Ham League Position: 20th League Form: LLDDD
West Ham’s season has been a torrid one, propping up the table late in November is never a good looking sight. Their 0-0 draw against Blackpool while not being the 3 points they were hoping for showed a spirited Hammers side lacking only one thing, potency in front of goal. In fact the only man who looked even close to scoring at Upton Park last Saturday was Scott Parker, so with odds of 17/2 on bet 365 to score anytime he could be a good shout.
West Ham have picked up all bar one of their points at Upton Park, with their only away point coming against a weak Wolves side, so backing West Ham to win this fixture may look like a dumb idea, but with Liverpool faltering regularly this season odd s of 8/1 on Totesport for a Hammers victory are very tempting.
If West Ham’s season is to be kick started this season then Avram Grants men should look no further than this fixture for a boost, Liverpool’s form is erratic and it just looks as if the Hammers will want this more.
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Manchester City
League Position: 2nd Form: LDWWWW
Roberto Mancini rested several first team players in midweek and watched his side continue their good start to the season with victory over Lech Poznan. While in the league they are starting to look like real contenders, moving up to second, having only lost once all season and going unbeaten in their last 5 games. Carlos Tevez is expected to return to the Citizens line up after being rested in midweek and the current Premier League top scorer looks a good price at 5/1 with StanJames to break the deadlock. City will still be without long term absentees Mario Balotelli and Aleksandar Kolarov, while Kolo Toure is also a doubt to face his former club.
Arsenal
League Position: 3rd Form: WWDLLW
A fine midweek display from Arsenal saw them ease to a 5-1 rout over Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk in the Uefa Champions League. The Gunners will be hoping to build on their 2-1 win over Birmingham last time out, after losing to London rivals Chelsea and slipping up at home embarrassingly against West Brom. Unfortunately for Arsenal a lengthy list of absentees which includes, Bacary Sagna, Manuel Almunia, Aaron Ramsey, Robin Van Persie and Jack Wilshere will affect their chances. But if you think Wenger’s side can get that win then plenty of bookmakers such as Totesport are offering odds of 2/1. Similarly, if you think Fabregas can build on his goal in midweek, then odds of 10/1 on totesport for him to open the scoring look very good.
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This fixture at Eastlands has consistently produced goals over the last few years, with the home side coming out on top on the last three meetings. Whilst Roberto Mancini has made his City side more efficient in grinding out results, Arsenal still have plenty of firepower and are more than capable of grabbing a goal. However they have struggled at the back, keeping only one clean sheet in the Premier League this season against Blackpool. Taking this into account a 2-1 win for City is well worth taking a look at with skybet offering odds of 9-1. With the safer bet being a Man City win best priced at 6/4 with Bet365.
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Manchester City League Form: WDWWLW Position: 2nd
Manchester City recovered from a home defeat to Everton last time out, to claim an impressive victory away at Newcastle on Boxing day to climb to 2nd in the league.
Consequently, the Citizens go into the tie against lowly Aston Villa firm favourites and best priced at 4/7 with Stan James. Although it does seem Roberto Mancini’s men save their best form for the road after winning just two of their last 6 games at home. With Carlos Tevez back in form after scoring twice at the weekend, the Argentinian is a great price at 9/2 with totesport to score 2 or more goals in the game. There is further good news for Man City as they take on Aston Villa on Tuesday with only Kolo Toure missing through suspension.
Aston Villa League Form: DLLLWL Position: 15th
Aston Villa continue to struggle for form under Gerard Houllier after winning just one of their last 6 league games and consequently dropping as low as 15th and could struggle again on Tuesday. Youngster Marc Albrighton has been a shining light for the Villans this season and scored again at the weekend. The young winger is looking a good bet at 6/1 with William Hill to get on the score sheet at any time. Ashley Young looks set to miss out again for Aston Villa, whose injury list also includes Luke young and Steve Sidwell. Although they will be boosted by the continued return of youngster Fabian Delph who made a comeback on Sunday after nearly 8 months out.
Match Prediction Man City WIN best priced at 4/7 with Stan James
Manchester City should have too much for a Villa side low on confidence, when the two clash at Eastlands on Tuesday as Roberto Mancini will want to continue to put pressure on the other teams around them. Although a home win will not bring particularly large winnings, a 2-0 correct score with Unibet is showing a good offering of 27/4. While the Citizens scored twice in the first half away at Newcastle at the weekend and good odds of 4/1 are being offered by SkyBet for the home side to repeat that feat on Tuesday.
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Manchester City League Position: 4th Form: WWLLWD
Manchester City battled out a 0-0 draw last time out in a fairly uneventful Manchester Derby in midweek. But will be looking to get back to winning ways at the weekend when they take on a struggling Birmingham City. The Citizens go into the home tie firm favourites and best priced at 4/9 with BetFred. Argentine Striker Carlos Tevez is favourite to open the scoring after netting nearly half of all City’s Premier League goals so far this season, but is a very good bet at 10/3 with Bet365. Young striker Mario Balotelli will be missing for the weekend after picking up a three match ban against West Brom, but manager Roberto Mancini has no other injury worries.
Birmingham City League Position: 17th Form: LLWDDL
Birmingham City went down 3-2 at Stoke in midweek despite fighting back from two goals down and consequently slipping to fourth bottom in the Premier League. Resiliency has been the key for Alex McLeish’s men this season, seeing them come back from a two goal deficit three times already this season, although on none of those occasions have they been able to go on and win the game. Draws have also been a theme with the Blues drawing half of their games this season, a statistic which is only beaten by Sunderland. Whilst it will be a difficult outing for Birmingham who haven’t won at Manchester City since 1998, there is some good value in a draw with Bet365 and SkyBet offering odds of 7/2. The Blues also travel to Manchester with no new injury doubts but are still without longer term absentees Maik Taylor and James McFadden.
Match Prediction Manchester City at best odds 4/9 Bet Fred
Birmingham were a little unlucky in midweek but have conceded 5 goals in the last two games, whilst Manchester City have conceded none, prompting some criticism of Roberto Mancini’s defensive tactics. Nevertheless, the Manchester side should find enough to see off a struggling Birmingham, who will no doubt come to keep it tight in hope of an upset. In which case a 2-1 City win is the standout bet with odds of 7/1 available at Bet 365. Whilst Cameron Jerome has scored in his last two outings for Birmingham and is showing good value to open the scoring with odds of 11/1 with Bet 365.
By Sam Markham
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Liverpool League Position: 13th League Form: LLWLL
The return of King Kenny looked to be the start of a recovery for Liverpool; however this lasted for only hours as they sunk to a defeat to bitter rivals Manchester United. The midweek defeat to Blackpool only confirmed that even in life after Roy Hodgson it was still going to be very difficult. The continued absence of Steven Gerrard is not helping King Kenny’s return however Fernando Torres is starting to slowly look his old dangerous self and if anyone is going to score for Liverpool in this fixture the Spanish hitman has to be favourite at 5.5 with Paddy Power to score first in the fixture, especially in an Everton side lacking in league goals.
The problem though for Liverpool is definitely in their defence, firstly in the fact that one of their key players Glen Johnson has simply not performed this season, providing only 1 assist in the entire season compared to his mammoth total last season. A problem Liverpool have also had this season is that while they have started strongly in games they have not been able to hold onto a lead, therefore a bet on Liverpool leading at half time but Everton going on to win may be clever one especially at the mammoth odds of 41.0 on Sportingbet.
Everton League Position: 12th League Form: DWDLW
Everton this week stunned fans by letting striker Yakubu move on loan to Leicester City for the rest of the season. Especially since one thing Everton are really lacking this season is goals. Top goalscorer Tim Cahill is still away on duty with Australia at the Asian Cup, however Seamus Coleman is in brilliant form and after his midweek goal and is a great price to score anytime at 10.0 on Bet365.
Everton produced a stunning performance last time they faced Liverpool and managed to score a win in front of their home faithful, however the Toffees best performances have come away from home this season with a brilliant victory at title contenders Manchester City and a convincing win at Birmingham. Everton this season have normally employed a shield of two defensive midfielders this season, meaning they have been extremely difficult to score against, meaning a bet on them keeping a clean sheet at 3.5 Bet365 is definitely worth a look in.
With Liverpool struggling and Everton low on goal scorers, this looks to be a discernibly low scoring game with probably one goal edging it, a draw is probably the most likely result with the visitors registering no less than 10 draws this season . But with tensions high at the Merseyside derby one booking could change it all, so a look at the in-play betting could be a good move in this tight affair.
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Saturday lunchtime sees the 182nd top flight Merseyside derby contested between Liverpool and neighbours Everton at Anfield. Rafa Benitez’s men will be aiming to complete a 12th league double over the Toffees live in front of the Sky cameras, as they look to leapfrog Spurs into that fourth Champions League spot. The home side are 4/5 favourites with Sky Bet to extend their unbeaten run in the league to seven games; the visitors are best priced at 4s and the draw pays out at 12/5.
Only Stanley Park separates the two teams in geographical proximity but a 9 point gap exists between the two clubs in the Premier League. However, both teams have been in good form of late, the reds are now just one point behind Spurs in 5th, a feat which seemed unlikely after their poor start to the campaign. Couple their sluggish start to the season with their early Champions League exit and some disgruntled fans were calling for Benitez’s head.
Everton manager David Moyes meanwhile, will have been buoyed by his sides battling 1-0 victory away at Wigan last weekend. Tim Cahill’s headed winner continued Everton’s great winning streak which stretched to nine unbeaten and lifted the Toffees into 9th place. Quite a turnaround considering the Goodison Park club were only 2 points clear of the relegation zone in early December. The return of influential midfielder Mikel Arteta will provide added impetus and creativity they have sorely missed thus far.
A tense affair might be expected on Saturday if recent results are anything to go by. Both sides are bidding to keep fourth successive clean sheets in the league and the goalless draw at 9s with Paddy Power may see some cash. However, Merseyside Derbies are often fiery affairs and with local pride at stake I think both sides will be playing for all three points. Moyes’ men will want to avenge the reverse fixture defeat which saw Liverpool come away from Goodison with a 2-0 win. With Fernando Torres out injured, Local boy Steven Gerrard will be rallying his troops to topple the Toffees and is a good bet at 11/2 to open the scoring and add to his 5 goals already this term. Everton’s main goal threat well lies with Tim Cahill and he has a habit of scoring important goals so lump on the Aussie star at 9s to breach the Liverpool rearguard.
Personally I think this one will be a tight affair but I think Liverpool will make home advantage count and claim victory by the odd goal in this hotly contested local derby. Liverpool are 6/1 to win by a solitary goal but are good value at 13/2 to win 2-0 considering they have amassed this score line no fewer than five times already this term, four of those at Anfield. The referee will be in for long 90 minutes as recent encounters have been marred by sendings off with 17 red cards in the Premier League. This is the highest tally for any fixture and Betfair are offering a plausible 19/10 that someone receives their marching orders.
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Liverpool Form:LDLLWW
Liverpool will go into the tie against Chelsea on Sunday with a fresh belief after two straight wins in the League has moved them out of the relegation zone and up to 13th. However it will be a more difficult tie for Roy Hodgson’s men this weekend as his side, who have only scored 10 goals in 10 games so far this season, go up against the league’s top scorers with nearly three times that amount. Fernando Torres netted his first goal since August in the reds last home fixture two weeks ago and he is nicely priced at 6/1 with Coral to open the scoring on the day. While midweek hat trick hero Steven Gerrard is very tempting at 10/1 with Betfred to score the last goal. Liverpool go into the game on Sunday with forward Dirk Kuyt hoping to make a return and no other injury worries.
Chelsea Form:WLWDWW
Chelsea turned on the style in midweek to earn a comfortable 4-1 victory over Spartak Moscow and qualify for the knockout stages of the Champions League. The league leaders go into the weekend clash top of the form table after a hard fought victory over Blackburn last time out and are firm favourites to get the win, best priced at 11/10 with Betfred and Victor Chandler. The Blues will be boosted by the return to action of Frank Lampard, who is a great price at 8/1 with Betfred to open the scoring. Unfortunately, Ancelotti has confirmed that current Premier League top goal scorer Florent Malouda is definitely out of tie, as it longer term absentee Yossi Benayoun.
Match Prediction: Chelsea at best odds 11/10 with Betfred
Chelsea have had a habit of pulling out big performances under current manager Ancelotti, beating Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United home and away last season. This should continue on Sunday with Chelsea in great form and boosted by the return to action of Frank Lampard. A 2-0 Chelsea win was the result in the corresponding fixture last season and a very good price at 9/1 with Unibet when remembered that the Blues have only conceded 3 goals in the league this season. Although if you think Liverpool can continue their recent upturn in form against the current champions then there is plenty of value in the market. The correct half time/full time result combination of draw/Liverpool showing especially good value at 8/1 with Stan James.
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Billed as the title decider, Chelsea visit Anfield on Sunday in what will be a real test of their title credentials. The Blues’ are just two wins away from ending Manchester United’s three-year stranglehold on the domestic front but Liverpool won’t make it easy for them with fourth place still up for grabs. The West Londoners enjoyed a Champions League win on Merseyside last season and they are odds on to repeat this feat at 10/11, the Reds are a generous 7/2 while the draw chalks up at 14/5 with Bet365.
Diego Forlan’s extra time strike sent Rafa’s men tumbling out of the Europa League on Thursday despite winning 2-1 on the night. Following this exit Benitez has refused to commit his long term future to the club he joined in 2004, but this defeat summed up a disastrous campaign for a team that finished runners-up in the Premier League last term. The Anfield club remain hopeful of finishing fourth but results must go their way if they are to do so and one might argue they are playing for pride now.
A staggering 18 points separates the two teams going into Sunday’s Sky live clash but it will be the first time since the 2003/2004 season that Liverpool and Chelsea will only meet each other twice. The previous five seasons have seen the two clubs clash 24 times with Liverpool completing a famous double over their London rivals last season. The omen does look good for Rafa’s side however, in 66 meetings with Chelsea at Anfield, they have won 40, lost just 8 and drawn 14 scoring almost one hundred and fifty goals in the process.
If Chelsea pick up maximum points in this one, it is hard to see Manchester United preventing the title returning to Stamford Bridge for the first time since the 2006/2006 season. United travel to Sunderland in the late kick off on Sunday and will head into this one in the knowledge of the Chelsea result. And should the Blues fail to win, United can return to the summit if they pick up all three points in the North-East.
The Blues have had a week to prepare for this match while Liverpool’s involvement in the Europa League on Thursday night may give Chelsea the slight advantage. The pair last met in early October, Chelsea ran out 2-0 victors that day at the Bridge and after running riot against Stoke last time out they head into this one full of confidence. So expect there to be goals at Anfield, there have been 22 goals between the two sides in their last six meetings in all competitions.
Liverpool are unbeaten in their last five Premier League matches winning three and drawing two and have gone ten games unbeaten at Anfield. But if Liverpool fail to beat Chelsea they will finish the season with lowest points total in five years. Didier Drogba heads the market for first goal scorer in this one at 7/2 with SkyBet but Frank Lampard seems to have rediscovered his goal scoring form of late and is an attractive 13/2 to break the deadlock with Paddy Power. Liverpool will once again be without Fernando Torres so Dirk Kuyt is next best to grab the opener and the Kop into jubilation at 8/1.
It might be a good bet to ebb on the side of caution with this one and take the 14/5 being offered for the draw. With so much riding on this game, expect a very open game with goals aplenty. The 2-2 draw is a longshot at a massive 20/1 with Stan James. This fixture has been riddled with controversy in previous years, Alan Wiley could be in for a busy afternoon and a sending off in the match is a creditable 13/5 with Betfred.
So will Carlo Ancelotti take the penultimate stride towards a maiden Premier League title? Or will Liverpool put a serious dent in the Blues’ title challenge and keep alive their hopes of finishing fourth?
By Mikey Mumford
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Uninspiring Liverpool’s 2010/11 campaign continues with a home game against Aston Villa this Monday. Having dealt with the pace and attacking verve of Spurs reasonably well for a large chunk of the game last Sunday, Roy Hodgson can be confident his team can stave off a side in the same mould in this match.
Liverpool were unfortunate last week. Without Gerrard, who is expected to remain on the sidelines for this match, Raul Meireles bossed the midfield comfortably. They also played with two up front, giving them more than Torres to look for on the attack and also someone for the Spaniard to try and play off. As he continues to find his sharpness, the Reds can be content others like Maxi and Jovanovic are picking up goals, as well as stronger performances.
The problem now is the defence. Carragher could be out for three months, whilst Agger is also sidelined. Kyrgiakos and Skrtel have performed well this season, but they’ve now got little cover, and both are suspect defenders.
Aston Villa: League Position: 16th, League Form: DWDLL
A frustrating season for the Villains gathers pace as the Christmas season approaches. As an O’Neill side they were built for the counter attack, springing forward with pace, a danger away from home. Houllier has come in the Midlands club and had to steer a ship in danger of imploding.
They’ve been robbed of key players over the past few months, and are unfortunate coming into such a big game that Agbonlahor and Carew’s returning fitness can’t combine with the mercurial, yet suspended, Ashley Young.
This is a game both Young and the injured Albrighton would have enjoyed, and now it’s up to Agbonlahor to carry the pace in the side. With many others missing, including Reo-Coker and Petrov, Houllier must put his trust in youth again. In the absence of so many of the star names in his tenure so far, the Frenchman arrives at his old club with a team averaging only a point a game under his stewardship.
Match Prediction: Liverpool Win – 1.62 Victor Chandler and Paddy Power,
Neither team is desperate to play with their foot on the pedal the whole game. This is a factor that has left many Liverpool fans disappointed by the reign of Hodgson so far. With Villa happy to counter attack, the presence of their home support may force Liverpool forward, and although out of their comfort zone, it may be the perfect way to play this game.
Considering Liverpool were on for a point away at Tottenham, until a stoppage time Lennon goal put them 2-1 down, it’s fair that they can expect three points at home against Villa. Without Young, who has carried the side at times this year, Gerard Houllier’s side lacks a creative spark. They’ll go for it, especially if they concede, but this will only expose an inconsistent defence.
With Torres at only 3/1 for the first goal, the value may be with a man who scores vital goals for his club. Dirk Kuyt consistently pops up with the odd goal, and offers the best supporting threat from midfield.
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Over/Under: Over 2.5 Goals – 2.00 Bet 365
First Goalscorer: Dirk Kuyt – 7.00 Paddy Power
Correct Score: 2-1 Liverpool Win – 9.00 Sky Bet, Stan James
Match Odds:
Liverpool – 1.62 Victor Chandler, Paddy Power
Draw – 4.00 Victor Chandler
Aston Villa – 7.00 Stan James
By Chris Wilkerson
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Much has changed on Merseyside since Liverpool’s final day defeat to Chelsea last season. Rafa Benitez has been ousted, the Kop snared Roy Hodgson from the clutches of Fulham and Fernando Torres and Steven Gerrard have committed their long term futures to the club. But there is one small matter yet to be resolved – the Reds’ future ownership. Speculation has been rife concerning the various groups interested in purchasing the club from co-owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett. And as Roy Hodgson prepares for his first game in the Liverpool dug-out, he’ll be hoping the talk of a buy-out will not prove a distraction on the field. Arsene Wenger’s young Arsenal side provide the opposition at Anfield on Sunday aiming to blunt the Hodgson party but who will prevail? Liverpool are 6/4 with Betfred to register an opening day win for their new boss while the North Londoners represent value at 2/1 with Paddy Power. The draw is being chalked up at 23/10 (Betfred).
The Reds have arguable pulled of the coo of the summer with the bosman signing of Joe Cole from Chelsea. The England International is likely to prove a huge hit with the Kop faithful and has been handed the number ten jersey at the club. All eyes will be glued to the ex-West Ham ace who will be eager to make his mark very early on at his new home. Milan Jovanovic and Christian Poulsen have followed Cole through the door, the latter likely to be a straight replacement for the outgoing Javier Mascherano who has signalled his desire to leave. Liverpool fans have cause for optimism following the sure but steady two legged Europa successes against Rabotnicki but Arsenal will definitely provide a much sterner test.
The Gunners have had a fairly quiet summer in the transfer market adding just two new faces in the shape of Morrocan frontman Marouane Chamakh and French defender Laurent Koscielny. Wenger has been assured funds are available but surprisingly he hasn’t dipped into his warchest considering the mass exodus of players. Sol Campbell, William Gallas, Phillipe Senderos and Mickael Silvestre have all left the club this summer leaving Wenger with a rather depleted squad. The only saving grace was captain Cesc Fabregas not following them out the exit door. They will be hoping to improve on last seasons third place finish but worryingly there squad lack the numbers to carry the burden of playing regular domestic and European football. We should have more of an idea of Arsenal’s intention when they travel to Liverpool – if last seasons emphatic opening away day victory is anything to go by. Arsene’s Gooner’s hit Everton for six so Merseyside will bring back happy memories but the big question remains – can they repeat this feat?
Arsenal hold the upper hand in head to heads, they are unbeaten in their last six Premier League meetings both home and away against Liverpool. In fact, you have to look as far back as 2007 for the last Liverpool victory in this fixture, a crushing 4-1 win at Anfield. Last term, Arsenal completed the double over their Merseyside counterparts recording a 1-0 victory in the corresponding fixture. If history is to repeat itself, Arsenal to win 1-0 this time around pays a plausible 8/1 with BlueSquare. The 1-1 draw seems the most likely scoreline with the bookies at 11/2 across the board.
Both teams are missing their star perfomers with Fernando Torres and Cesc Fabregas both likely to miss the game through injuries. The goalscoring duties could be left to Robin Van Persie, a losing finalist with Holland this summer, he can grab the first at 7/1 (Victor Chandler). Punters may well fancy Marouane Chamakh to grab a debut goal after scoring against AC Milan in the pre season Emirates Cup, the signing from Bordeaux is 23/10 (Paddy Power) to score at anytime in the ninety. Liverpool’s main goal threat must lie with Captain Stevie (15/2 SkyBet) to score the opener but it may be best to overlook David Ngog who despite scoring against Rabotnicki missed some guilt edged chances and generally lacked that cutting edge in front of goal. The longshot wager in this one rests with the little Russian Magician. Andrei Arshavin enjoys playing at Anfield having scored four here the season before last and he can trouble the score sheet at Paddy Power’s generous 11/4 at anytime.
So can Liverpool give new manager Roy Hodgson a dream start to life at the club or will Arsenal spring a reminder to just how big a job he has on his hands? A new gaffer can bring a turn in fortunes and the players will do it for Roy and the fans on Sunday afternoon. It’ll be a closely contested opener and the first goal as ever will be all important but Liverpool to nick it just by the odd goals.
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