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Walker's Word - Premier League Betting Preview 29/30 April 2006
Manchester United might postpone Chelsea's events by a more week while Portsmouth might relegate both West Bromwich Albion and Birmingham City this weekend writes David Walker.

Chelsea vs Manchester United

The clash of the form teams and the outcome which could validate Chelsea's retention of the Premiership must the Blues win. Chelsea have been flawless in front of their own fans this season, winning 17 out of 18 Premiership matches. Indeed, the only time they have been beaten inside 90 minutes at home this season was against Barcelona in the Champions League. Manchester United are the Premiership's type team, with 10 wins in their last 11 matches and the stunning goalless draw versus Sunderland the only blot on a spotless copybook.

United have actually won just 4 times at Stamford Bridge in 14 Premiership meetings while Chelsea have experienced the very same success against the Reds on house soil. The match has actually completed all square on 5 events so traditionally there is not much to split the sides. Chelsea have won the last two meetings at home 1-0 while United's last success came 4 years ago when they won 3-0.

Chelsea go into the match as favourites, however Manchester United might extend the title "race" to another week with success at appealing chances.
Walker's Word: Stubborn United to battle on @ 11/4.

Birmingham City vs Newcastle United

Birmingham are in desperate need of points if they are to prevent relegation and have actually gradually turned the corner by staying unbeaten in their last 3 house video games. With fellow transfer candidates Portsmouth likewise striking kind, Steve Bruce's side may run out of video games. The last two meetings in between the set have actually finished all square while Newcastle won 2-0 in 2002. Newcastle have actually hit a rich vein of kind under caretaker supervisor Glenn Roeder and have won their last five matches. The Magpies will have a lot to say in the relegation battle, having beaten West Brom 3-0 last weekend and are unlikely to do a side which has actually not beaten them at St. 사랑밤 Andrews given that 1977 any favours.
Walker's Word: Newcastle win @ 17/10.

Liverpool vs Aston Villa

The Reds have actually won their last 2 versus Villa at and three in their last five meetings at Anfield. While Liverpool have won 14 out of 18 house matches this season, David O'Leary's side have been terrible on the road.
Walker's Word: One for the huge hitters-- home win @ 4/11.

Manchester City vs Fulham

After a promising start to the season, Manchester City have dropped to the lower tiers of the Premiership and will see this match as a way of restoring some pride. The last two meetings in between the sides have actually ended as draws, although City have had the better of previous encounters. The Citizens dispensed a 4-1 hammering in 2003 and delighted in a 4-0 win in 2000 and 3-0 victory in 1999 as both sides advanced through Division's One and Two respectively. Added to this, Fulham not won at City considering that 1984 in the old 2nd department and Stuart Pearce's side might take full benefit and creep above them in the table.
Walker's Word: Manchester City @ Evens.

Middlesbrough vs Everton

Middlesbrough have experience a busy component list in current weeks due to their success in the FA and UEFA Cups. In spite of some undecided results on the road, they stay a force at the Riverside Stadium and have won 4 of their last 5 at home, consisting of the 3-0 defeat of Chelsea. Everton have not beaten Middlesbrough away given that 2000, with Boro taping two wins and 2 draws since then. The clash against Everton will be Middlesbrough's tenth match in April and with Steve McClaren's side playing an essential UEFA Cup semi-final on Thursday, the Toffees have a chance of going back to Merseyside with a minimum of a point.
Walker's Word: Low scoring draw @ 9/4.

Wigan Athletic vs Portsmouth

Simply 3 wins in their last 13 matches and one victory in their last eight at house will give a resurgent Portsmouth optimism in their battle to avoid the drop. After a miserable project, Pompey have actually won five of their last eight matches consisting of away victories at West Ham United and Fulham.
Walker's Word: Portsmouth to endure @ 7/4.

Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers

Alan Curbishley's side have a great record versus Rovers, winning 3 of the last four Premiership meetings in London. Mark Hughes' side have won just won in seven matches on the road, including a 2-1 defeat at Birmingham and 2-2 draw at Portsmouth in their last two away video games.
Walker's Word: Home kind to dominate @ 13/8.

Sunday 30 April

Tottenham Hotspur vs Bolton Wanderers

Bolton have been the scourge of Spurs in recent seasons, winning the last two conferences at White Hart Lane and likewise enjoying a 1-0 win at the Reebok Stadium back in

Chelsea have actually won the last 2 meetings at home 1-0 while United's last success came four years ago when they won 3-0.

The Reds have actually won their last 2 against Villa at and three in their last five conferences at Anfield. Despite some iffy results on the road, they remain a force at the Riverside Stadium and have won four of their last 5 at home, consisting of the 3-0 defeat of Chelsea. Simply three wins in their last 13 matches and one success in their last 8 at home will give a resurgent Portsmouth optimism in their battle to prevent the drop. Mark Hughes' side have actually won simply won in 7 matches on the roadway, including a 2-1 defeat at Birmingham and 2-2 draw at Portsmouth in their last 2 away games.
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