Little quick look at the games coming up.
Charlton v Arsenal
Arsenal lost last 3 games on the bounce now and if they were playing a more consistent side i would be all over the home but its Charlton and they are a side who seem to have gone into self destruct mode this last month and more.
Charlton have really struggled at home picking up only 2 wins in their last 9 games so although Arsenal have been struggling you'd have to think they'd have the power to overcome Charlton and get their season back on track.
Will post up injuries when i see them but i think i will be on Arsenal myself.
Anyone know whats happening with Henry? Is he available?
Arsenal to win @ 1.83 Betfair (subject to change)
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Middlesborough v Blackburn
Blackburn available at 4.1
Betfair is massive again imo. We had the exact same bet on Wednesday night with Blackburn and Boro both playing their strongest 11 and Blackburn running out 1-0 victors albeit by a last minute goal and i see no reason not to back them again.
Here is some of the things said about the game on wednesday and i think it still stands for this game...
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Originally Posted by keemanan
I'm gonna swerve the Donny game but i agree with the Blackburn shout IF bellamy is fit , anyone know if the little wanker is fit again?
Boro can be good but they are all too often outbattled IMO , they lost at home to Sunderland early on .3.5 looks very nice indeed but if you look at Blackburn's away form you'd think I was crzy talkin , 1 win all season BUT take a shufty at their opponents. They have faced Arsenal , Chelsea , liverpool , Man ure , Bolton and the hardest of them all City!
they were beaten by a solid fulham outfit on Saturday but lacked bellamy and savage for that game.Worth a go at them odd's
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Originally Posted by kiko
As for Blackburn's away results, i agree and don't think you can look at them. If any i think their away results are encouraging.
Off the top of my head...Away to Chelsea, to go to Stamford bridge and score 2 and play well speaks volumes imo. Not many teams, if any more will achieve that feat this season.
Arsenal game they went down 3-0 but what a completely false reflection you get from that result. They were superb at highbury and created a hatful of chances and deserved a draw at least. Could be an arguement that no one would complain if they had won that game the amount of chances they created.
Victory away to Man Utd and again it was pretty deserved. Contained United pretty well i thought and held their nerve to take the lead twice and eventually win the game.
Charlton last round is the only other game i remember and showed all Blackburns qualities i thought. The spirit of the side is great and they will keep going till the final whistle regardless of the score.
So yeah - i think that price is pretty huge but i never liek going against Boro at home so its tough to call
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Originally Posted by keemanan
still BBurn for me , I think it will be close as Yakubu and Viduka are a class strike force , I just feel the midfield is key and if Pederson is fit then he may hold the key. A draw seems faveourite though but at 3/ 1 I think BBurn will give me a good run for my money
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Now encouraging news is i have been reading that Bellamy is expected to feature in this game for definatwe although i feel it will be on the bench to start after Dickov starting and getting some goals but thats definately an excellent option to have coming off your bench for you as he will cause mayhem against tired legs.
Blackburn to win @ 4.1 Betfair(Although the Asian 0.5+ bet is probably safer)
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Chelsea v Fulham
Chelsea fixture is pretty straight forward with a home win although i do like Fulham +1.5,+2.0 on the asian handicap. Infact looking at it i think this is a superb bet actually.
Fulham are a side that have impressed me every game of theirs ive watched. Their style of play is better suited away from home where they can counter attack as they have a very good trio of players there in Malbranque, Boa Morte and Collins John that are pacey and clinical they could catch Chelsea out, especially if they can hold them at the back for a long period of time.
Diop mopping up in midfield too and i really believe Chelsea are going to have a hard time of this.
Bar the Arsenal game i havent thought Chelsea have been too convincing this season like they have been last season.
Last two results have been very narrow 1-0 wins over Boro and Wigan. Basically you need Chelsea to win by 3 goals to lose your stake and i can't see that happening.
Quite fancy Fulham to nick a goal and trouble Chelsea.
Fulham +1.5, +2.0 @ 1.92 Betfair
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As for the rest of the games. Man Utd look straight forward win. Their second string side really won this game in the Carling Cup the other week very comfortably so i can't see any other result.
The rest are a bit tricky to be honest. Totally agree with whats been said regarding Bolton and that could be one im all over with my xmas money come kick off i reckon.