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

Chelsea vs Manchester United

Chelsea have been impressive in front of their own fans this season, winning 17 out of 18 Premiership matches. Manchester United are the Premiership's form team, with 10 wins in their last 11 matches and the stunning goalless draw against Sunderland the only blot on a spotless copybook.

United have actually won simply four times at Stamford Bridge in 14 Premiership conferences while Chelsea have actually experienced the same success versus the Reds on home soil. The match has actually finished all square on five celebrations so historically there is very little to split the sides. When they won 3-0, Chelsea have actually won the last 2 conferences at house 1-0 while United's last success came 4 years back.

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

Birmingham City vs Newcastle United

If they are to prevent transfer and have gradually turned the corner by staying unbeaten in their last three house video games, Birmingham are in desperate requirement of points. Nevertheless, with fellow transfer prospects Portsmouth also hitting type, Steve Bruce's side may lack video games. The last two conferences in between the set have actually finished all square while Newcastle won 2-0 in 2002. Newcastle have hit an abundant vein of type under caretaker manager Glenn Roeder and have won their last 5 matches. The Magpies will have a lot to say in the transfer fight, having actually beaten West Brom 3-0 last weekend and are unlikely to do a side which has not beaten them at St. Andrews because 1977 any favours.
Walker's Word: Newcastle win @ 17/10.

Liverpool vs Aston Villa

Liverpool, fresh from dispatching Chelsea out of the FA Cup will be confident of beating lowly Aston Villa. The Reds have won their last two versus Villa at and three in their last 5 conferences at Anfield. While Liverpool have actually won 14 out of 18 home matches this season, David O'Leary's side have actually been dreadful on the roadway. They have lost their last 4, consisting of 2 heavy defeats: 5-0 versus Arsenal 5-0 and 4-1 at Everton. Villa are most likely to make it through relegation by the skin of their teeth and a much better objective distinction, however points on the board won't prevent them from playing like a side toppling out of the division on Saturday.
Walker's Word: One for the huge hitters-- house win @ 4/11.

Manchester City vs Fulham

The Citizens dished out a 4-1 hammering in 2003 and took pleasure in a 4-0 win in 2000 and 3-0 triumph in 1999 as both sides progressed through Division's One and Two respectively. Added to this, Fulham not won at City given that 1984 in the old second department and Stuart Pearce's side might take full advantage and creep above them in the table.
Walker's Word: Manchester City @ Evens.

Middlesbrough vs Everton

Middlesbrough have experience a busy fixture list in recent weeks due to their success in the FA and UEFA Cups. Regardless of some iffy outcomes on the road, they remain a force at the Riverside Stadium and have actually won 4 of their last five at home, including the 3-0 defeat of Chelsea. Everton have actually not beaten Middlesbrough away considering that 2000, with Boro taping two wins and two draws since then. The clash against Everton will be Middlesbrough's tenth match in April and with Steve McClaren's side playing a vital UEFA Cup semi-final on Thursday, the Toffees have a possibility of going back to Merseyside with at least a point.
Walker's Word: Low scoring draw @ 9/4.

광주업소 Wigan Athletic vs Portsmouth

Wigan have not prospered just recently however have actually done incredibly well overall in their very first season in the top flight. Simply three wins in their last 13 matches and one triumph in their last 8 at home will offer a resurgent Portsmouth optimism in their battle to avoid the drop. The Latics beat Aston Villa 3-2 on 18 April, their first because beating Manchester City on Boxing Day, but suffered five house reverses in between. If they win and Steve Bruce's side lose and are in pole position to do so, Harry Redknapp's side could relegate West Brom and certainly Birmingham. After a miserable project, Pompey have actually won five of their last 8 matches including away success at West Ham United and Fulham.
Walker's Word: Portsmouth to make it through @ 7/4.

Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers

Alan Curbishley's side have an excellent record against Rovers, winning three of the last 4 Premiership meetings in London. Mark Hughes' side have actually won simply won in seven matches on the roadway, consisting of a 2-1 defeat at Birmingham and 2-2 draw at Portsmouth in their last 2 away games.
Walker's Word: Home form to prevail @ 13/8.

Sunday 30 April

Tottenham Hotspur vs Bolton Wanderers

Bolton have actually 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 house 1-0 while United's last success came 4 years back when they won 3-0.

The Reds have actually won their last two against Villa at and three in their last five meetings at Anfield. In spite of some undecided outcomes on the road, they stay a force at the Riverside Stadium and have won four of their last five at home, consisting of the 3-0 defeat of Chelsea. Just three wins in their last 13 matches and one success in their last eight at house will give a resurgent Portsmouth optimism in their fight to avoid the drop. Mark Hughes' side have actually won just won in seven matches on the road, consisting of a 2-1 defeat at Birmingham and 2-2 draw at Portsmouth in their last 2 away games.
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