[slick]

Barclays Premier League
12 Apr 14:00 Birmingham v Everton 3.00 3.30 2.40
12 Apr 14:00 Bolton v West Ham 2.20 3.30 3.40
12 Apr 14:00 Derby v Aston Villa 6.00 4.00 1.57
12 Apr 14:00 Reading v Fulham 2.00 3.30 4.00
12 Apr 14:00 Sunderland v Man City 2.20 3.30 3.40
12 Apr 14:00 Tottenham v Middlesbrough 1.66 3.60 5.50
12 Apr 16:15 Portsmouth v Newcastle 2.20 3.30 3.40
13 Apr 12:30 Liverpool v Blackburn 1.50 4.00 7.00
13 Apr 15:00 Man Utd v Arsenal 1.90 3.30 4.33
14 Apr 19:00 Chelsea v Wigan 1.22 6.00 15.00

Odds Bet365

Seems to be a few tempters this weekend for anybody willing to take a gamble, Bolton desperately need points and with Nolan back should be in with a shout against a West Ham side that look to have sacked it for the season.
Derby maybe looking to go out on a high against there neighbours Villa now the pressure is off since relegation.

Reading should be good for the points and need them against a very poor Fulham side lacking any confidence at the moment and looking certain relegation candidates.
Newcastle at decent odds maybe against Pompey who should start getting cup fever around now I should imagine, allthough that was a good result away to West Ham midweek, definately on the shortlisy anyhow.

Wouldent be surprised to see Sunderland gurantee thier premiership place this yr by beating a very lack lustre City side who are now deperately short of quality at the back now onohua is out for the season alongide richards.

And rounding off with Arsenal at decent odds who have to put their all into this match as they now have nothing else to play for and with Wes Brown at the heart of Uniteds defence its certainly possible.

Plenty to think about this weekend for once with loads of opportunities imo.

[EasternFox]

Of Derby's 11 points this season, they've only picked up one against a top 8 side (in a 2-2 draw v Portsmouth). Assuming their 4-0 thumping of Bolton has got Villa back on the rails after a poor spell then they should be strong enough to see off the worst Premier League side ever.

[GaNgStA kEeKs]

Birmingham @ 3.00 is a very tempting price.

Everton without Cahill have struggled IMO. Add to that concerns for Arteta, Pieneer and Osman possibly not playing means that Everton are really going to be short on the attacking/flair front.

Birmingham have become very solid under McLeish and are hard to beat, especially at home where they seem to accumulate most their points.

Decent price that and worth some of your loose change.

Sunderland also temtping me too.

[mrmuzeman]

Weve been shiiiiiite the last 4 games have Everton and yes we do seem to be struggling big time without Cahill. We hadnt put a foot wrong til recently but you cant go a season without a bad spell. Arteta and Pienaar are doubts yes, Pienaar has actually been better than Arteta this season. Arteta reckons hes been carrying injuries and playing through them the last few months, well I hope so cos he hasnt been very good. His dead balls have turned from great into utter pants.

Onto the game itself, I 100% see it as one of those games where absolutely any result could happen equally, I would give no bias to any outcome. So thats 2/1 for each outcome. That makes Everton totally unbackable at 6/4ish and the value on the draw at 23/10 the best bet. Birmingham bang on 2/1 is dead right imo.

So lay Everton or draw is the bet imo, not that ill be touching it of course. I just cross my fingers close my eyes and pray for a win and Pompey not to

[keemanan]

Everton know they wont get 4th I think Muze , that derby defeat was a kick in the balls.
Like what has happened at the COMS , outside chance of top 4 finish was shattered by you lot - season over.

I'm all over Sunderland to stuff us with sheer team spirit, Corluka may struggle with Jones strength and Dunne is back to a cock up a game like when he was on the ale.
I've took the evens on Manure as I always will at the swamp as a matter of course.
I think Fulham could get someting from Reading , wont take much to beat them and a nice price too

[slick]

not so sure about the Birmingham v Everton game as like Muze has allready mentioned it could go either way , no Cahill but overall Everton are a far better side than Birmingham and if they put their mind to it should win this but if Eveton themselves think that 4th spot is lost then as like a few sides recently they could just roll over here.

But the thing is theres only 3 points between themselves and Liverpool and with the pool still in the Champs league i can't see Everton rolling over as they still have a great chance to keep the pressure on Liverpool and won't get a better chance of qualifying for yrs to come, This is Everton's time and if they chuck it away against Birmingham without a fight then its a sad state of affairs as at the end of the day bearing in mind they beat (us) City 3-0 and were sad too i agree, they have nobody of note that should really be threatning them.

[slick]

I'm sticking with Bolton this weekend, everything for them depends on this game and like I've allready mentioned with Nolan back there gonna go all out here and by nook or by crook I can see them getting a result.
West Ham know very well what its like to be in there situation and tell the truth they have no reason to break a leg in this match and Bolton look the pick of the day if u ask me odds wise.

Its like a replica of the Sunderland v Man City game tell the truth albeit Sunderland being almost safe and dry but with a few more games in reserve to guarantee safety, but even so I can still see them getting the better of us as for the last few months City are one of the worst sides in the Prem and away from home just forget it, there like that shivering jack russell in the volkswagen advert.

Unders probably too.

[master_picks]

odd Arsenal to win so high, MU can win.
Home team again

[JimGalt]

Tottenham -3/4 over Middlesbrough

Big handicap today for 11 vs. 14 with not a great deal to play for. Looking at the odds, bookmakers really like Spurs. We'll side with them today and take Spurs on the Asian Handicap.

[mellbhoy]

Middlesbrough well organised and do well against so called bigger clubs. Have a little feeling they may get something although only a small bet.

[mellbhoy]

Bolton to beat west ham,West ham cant battle, Bolton to bully west ham although only by the odd goal.

[ONEDUNME]

My bets are

Lay of Everton. I agree it could go any way of three, and that means a lay at 6/4 is a value bet.


Villa to beat Derby (obviously). This match represents such a thrilling prospect that I've turned down the offer of a free ticket. I'd rather mow the fuckin lawn.


Lay of Pompey.Having won five of their last 6 games, I'd have liked the price to be shorter to be honest but Newcastle's recent mini revival has made the home price higher than it would have otherwise have been.It's been a long hard season for Pompey and with one eye on the big day at Wembley, players are inevitably going to start thinking twice before putting their bodies on the line and risking missing out. Newcastle are still no great shakes and I wouldn't be confident on them being able to capitalise fully on that. The draw looks the most likely outcome for me.

Between us, we seem to have come up with all three results on the Everton game so I'm not sure how that helps anyone with their analysis. On a similar note, I'll be laying Reading to beat Fulham but that's for no footballing reason. Simply an insurance against my bet of Fulham being relegated.

[ONEDUNME]

Originally Posted by mellbhoy

Middlesbrough well organised and do well against so called bigger clubs. Have a little feeling they may get something although only a small bet.

I think you must have misread the fixture list mate. Boro are playing Spurs today.

[mellbhoy]

thats why I said so called pal.

[ONEDUNME]