Walker’s Word – Premier League Betting Preview 22/23 April 2006
A glut of home wins dominates this weekends predictions and Sunderland could add another twist to the relegation battle at large odds. Love them or loathe them, Chelsea will be in the FA Cup final along with Middlesbrough writes David Walker.
Saturday 22 April
Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur
The race for fourth place hots up in this lunchtime offering as Arsenal look to make up the four point gap that separates them from their north London rivals. The statistics point to a home win. The Gunners have won the last six home Premiership fixtures against Spurs and seven out of 13 overall. Tottenham Hotspur have not had any joy at Highbury since the Premiership began in 1992/93 when they won 3-1. Forgotten striker John Hendry scored twice on one of his few appearances in a Spurs shirt following a 5,000 switch from Dundee.
Walkers Word: Arsenal to close the gap @ 4/5.
Bolton Wanderers vs Charlton Athletic
Bolton ended a run of five consecutive league defeats with a goalless draw against West Brom on Monday and this match could be a similar yawnfest. Two of the four...