Walker’s Word – Premier League Betting Preview 14/16 April 2006
The bookies will anticipate a deluge of Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal trebles as all three play arguably easy matches although there is better value to be found at Craven Cottage and Upton Park. There could also be more Midlands derby misery in store for Aston Villa on Sunday at tempting odds.
Friday 14 April
Manchester United vs Sunderland
Uniteds rousing 2-0 victory over Arsenal on Sunday was their ninth in a row and they could not have better opponents to make it a perfect 10. Sunderland are out of their depth at this level and will be relegated on Saturday if they lose. Kevin Balls side took just nine minutes to concede against a Fulham side without an away win all season last weekend and are in danger of being on the receiving end of a thrashing. Uniteds recent league record against the Black Cats at Old Trafford reads 2-1, 4-1, 3-0, 4-0 and 5-0. Bar the close encounter in 2002/03 season, United could well hit the three goals necessary to cover a two goal handicap but at odds-on its no value is backing them outright at 1/10 (Bet365). If you want a run for your...