April 2011
Andy's Sunday tips - Arsenal to claim win
Our top tipster Andy Gray is never afraid to make a big call and that's why he's backing Arsenal to defeat Manchester United on Sunday afternoon, in addition to trusting the hosts at Anfield and Eastlands. Read more
Andy's Saturday tips - Chelsea to close gap
Andy Gray expects Chelsea to beat Tottenham to move to within three points of Manchester United ahead of the table-toppers' tricky trip to Arsenal on Sunday, while he foresees a vital victory for Blackpool. Read more
Bet on Man City - get a refund if they flop
New Betfair customers can stake up to £25 on their first bet after opening an account and have the money refunded if they lose. Why not take advantage with a flutter on Manchester City easing past West Ham? Read more
The in-play guide to Arsenal vs Man Utd
Is there a title race? All will become clearer on Sunday afternoon as Chelsea put their faith in London rivals Arsenal tripping up the leaders. Here are three ways to try to make money as the action unfolds... Read more
Have a loss-proof bet on a Tottenham loss
New Betfair customers can stake up to £25 on their first bet after opening an account and have the money refunded if they lose. Why not take advantage with a bet on Tottenham being beaten again at Chelsea? Read more
Leeds United to boost slim play-off hopes
Having at one point fought for automatic promotion, a second straight horrific run-in has left Leeds in genuine danger of missing out on the play-offs, meaning that they have to bounce back against Burnley. Read more
Bet up to £25 risk-free on a Liverpool win
New Betfair customers can stake up to £25 on their first bet after opening an account and have the money refunded if they lose. Why not take advantage by backing Liverpool to outclass Newcastle? Read more
See Europe's title races unfold on Betfair!
Rather than focus on one match or one division, this week's glance at some of the many matches available for Betfair customers to watch on Betfair Live Video considers the fights for first in four countries... Read more
7 Footballers Who Retired At The Peak Of Their Powers
Dan Fitch takes a look at the footballers who called it a day when they still had plenty to give.... Read more
Villarreal won't stop Porto's treble charge
It's Europa League semi-final night and there's plenty to look forward to as four Iberian sides collide, with Villarreal hoping to derail Porto's incredible season and last year's Portuguese top two Benfica and Braga colliding... Read more
The Betfair Football £10 Bet of the Day
After an agonising near miss in Ligue 1 last night, where Lyon broke our hearts in injury time, it's off to Romania for our final Bet of the Day of the week, as we back Steaua Bucharest to deliver on their travels. Read more
Chelsea close in on highly-rated right back
Gregory van der Wiel could become a Chelsea player this summer after the leading contenders to sign him, Bayern Munich, reportedly ended their interest in the £9 million-rated Ajax right back. Read more
Man Utd to creep closer to the title against Arsenal
Our expert Manchester United previewers are confident that the Reds are not far away from sealing a 19th league championship and expect them to continue their charge with a victory at the Emirates. Read more
Liverpool star denies interest in Man Utd
Pepe Reina has denied rumours that he could be off to Manchester United this summer and spoken optimistically about his future at the club, while he could be joined at Anfield by Blackburn's Phil Jones. Read more
Andy's Wednesday tips - Back Real Madrid
A week ago, Real Madrid claimed the first major Spanish silverware of the season with an extra-time Copa del Rey victory over Barcelona, and Andy Gray expects them to follow it with a 90-minute win over their rivals. Read more
Fulham to aid top-half push against Bolton
Bolton are returning to London for the first time since suffering FA Cup semi-final humiliation at the hands of Stoke earlier this month, but are unlikely to conquer their demons against in-form Fulham. Read more
Dominant display puts Man Utd in control
The treble is no longer on the cards but a double is looking increasingly achievable for Manchester United after they tore Schalke apart in Gelsenkirchen to claim a 2-0 away Champions League semi-final win. Read more
Have a loss-proof £25 bet on Real Madrid!
New Betfair customers can stake up to £25 on their first bet after opening an account and have the money refunded if they lose. Why not take advantage with a bet on Real Madrid beating Barcelona? Read more
The Betfair Football £10 Bet of the Day
It's a big night in Ligue 1 as Marseille and Lyon both have chances to showcase their title credentials in matches available for Betfair customers to watch live on Betfair Live Video, and we're laying Lyon. Read more
Big prize on Betfair as Stoke rout Wolves
Wolves' survival prospects were dealt a crushing blow at the Britannia Stadium on Tuesday night as they meekly fell to a 3-0 defeat against FA Cup finalists Stoke, winning Betfair score backers a hefty sum. Read more
Arsenal to relent to captain's exit requests
The talk in the tabloids on Tuesday morning is that Arsenal have decided that they will allow skipper Cesc Fabregas to return to Spain this summer, provided Barcelona meet their £35 million asking price. Read more
Liverpool midfielder targets perfect finale
A 5-0 victory over Birmingham has sent Liverpool to within three points of fifth-placed Tottenham with a superior goal difference, prompting their odds to finish above the Lilywhites to fly in to [2.3]. Read more
The forum's verdict on Leicester and Sven
Is Sven-Goran Eriksson one of the best managers in Europe over the last few decades, an overhyped reputation rider or somewhere in the middle? The poster on the Betfair football forum appear split... Read more
Man City look up as Tottenham fall behind
An increasingly rare away triumph has given Manchester City a four-point lead over Tottenham in fourth with just five games to go, and as Spurs have a difficult run-in, that's a considerable advantage. Read more
Best odds on Betfair as Norwich strike late
The battle for automatic promotion from the Championship to the Premier League rages on after both Norwich and Cardiff triumphed on Easter Monday, much to the delight of correct score backers on Betfair! Read more
Arsenal finally set to attend to a key flaw
The Daily Mail and Daily Mirror are among the newspapers speculating that Arsene Wenger will consider a defensive revamp this summer after a loss to Bolton definitively ended their title challenge. Read more
Andy's Tuesday tips - Man Utd to take draw
Our star pundit Andy Gray doesn't expect Manchester United to beat Schalke in Germany this evening but reckons they will return to England with a result that puts them in a strong position to qualify. Read more
Wolves will escape the drop zone at Stoke
It's been a desperately disappointing few weeks for Wolves since Kevin Doyle was injured on international duty, but a point at Stoke will take them out of the bottom three, and we think they'll get it. Read more
Man Utd to be tested by European legend
Raul has already scored three goals in the knockout rounds of this season's Champions League and, having netted four times in three clashes with Manchester United, will be confident of boosting his tally tonight. Read more
Bet up to £25 risk-free on a Man Utd blip!
New Betfair customers can stake up to £25 on their first bet after opening an account and have the money refunded if they lose. Why not take advantage by backing Schalke to beat Manchester United? Read more
The Betfair Football £10 Bet of the Day
We've already offered verdicts on both Schalke versus Manchester United and Stoke versus Wolves, so for our latest £10 daily wager, we're focussing on the Scottish fourth-tier clash between Elgin and Clyde. Read more
Man Utd to continue march to Wembley
Our expert Manchester United previewers expect the Premier League leaders to become the first team to beat Schalke on home soil in the Champions League this season when they visit Gelsenkirchen. Read more
The great Liverpool summer shopping list
Kenny Dalglish is set for one busy summer if today's transfer rumours are to be believed. The News of the World suggests four Premier League names are on the shortlist with Everton leftback Leighton Baines the most provocative of an... Read more
Drogba to Tottenham?
Who knows where Tottenham would be by now if they just had a striker who could score. A paltry return of 13 goals by Roman Pavlyuchenko, Peter Crouch and Jermain Defoe suggests there will be movement in the forward ranks... Read more
Andy's Monday Tips: City too good
Manchester City's away form has been indifferent of late but a trip to Blackburn provides a great chance to put things right.... Read more
United heavy odds-on for title
Manchester United once again left it late before snatching three priceless Premier League points - scoring the lone goal of the early kick-off against Everton in the 83rd minute. Javier Hernandez's header rewarded In-Play punters who took a high of... Read more
Andy's Sunday tips - Arsenal to record win
Successive disappointments in the capital have severely hindered Arsenal's title bid but Andy Gray is backing them to keep their chances of finishing first alive with a stirring victory away to Bolton. Read more
Andy's Saturday tips - Chelsea to fight on
Andy Gray expects Chelsea to keep up the pressure on Premier League leaders Manchester United with victory on Easter weekend, though he can't see the table-toppers slipping up against Everton either. Read more
Have a loss-proof bet on an Arsenal victory
New Betfair customers can stake up to £25 on their first bet after opening an account and have the money refunded if they lose. Why not take advantage with a bet on Arsenal triumphing away to Bolton? Read more
The in-play guide to Chelsea vs West Ham
Chelsea's attempt at a late title challenge continues with a home derby against West Ham on Saturday teatime. We've looked at three trends that will hopefully help you make money as the action unfolds... Read more
Bet up to £25 risk-free on a Man Utd win
New Betfair customers can stake up to £25 on their first bet after opening an account and have the money refunded if they lose. Why not take advantage by backing Manchester United to beat Everton to nil? Read more
QPR and Reading will maintain rapid pace
There are four Championship games on television between Friday and Saturday, each set to impact on the promotion and relegation battles, and incredibly we don't foresee a single home win in those matches. Read more
See Inter & Lazio fight for third on Betfair
The battle for Champions League qualification in Serie A is hotting up as Inter, Lazio and Udinese scrap over two spots. Inter and Lazio clash on Saturday in a match available to watch on Betfair Live Video. Read more
Bet of the Day - Ipswich to earn derby win
East Anglia's finest are going at it in the Championship tonight in a match that promises to have a huge impact in the battle for automatic promotion, not least because we're backing Ipswich to beat Norwich. Read more
The Betfair forum on Chelsea's title hopes
Chelsea have overtaken Arsenal to emerge as Manchester United's main challengers, though opinion is split on the Betfair football forum as to whether they can genuinely compete to regain their title. Read more
Liverpool target reveals interest in move
Liverpool director of football Damien Comolli is expected to sign a left back this summer and has been boosted by news from his homeland that Lyon's Aly Cissokho is keen on a move to the Premier League. Read more
10 Celebrities Who Could Have Been Footballers
Dan Fitch looks at the showbiz and sporting stars who had the chance to be footballers.... Read more
Chelsea win prompts a two horse title race
Arsenal appear to be out of the Premier League title race judging by the extent their price has drifted after drawing at Tottenham, but Chelsea's odds have come in after they climbed to second against Birmingham. Read more
Champions League chance for Spurs hero
It's not yet clear whether Tottenham will receive a second bite at the Champions League cherry next season but even if Spurs don't make it, Luka Modric will be given a chance to participate, according to reports. Read more
Betfair punters gain from Arsenal collapse
As ever, the Premier League provided plenty of opportunities to land big sums on Betfair this week, as the best odds were offered on the correct scores in Manchester United and Arsenal's matches. Read more
Man Utd to find a way past in-form Everton
Our expert Manchester United previewers are backing the Premier League leaders to bounce back from a disappointing week with a hard-fought victory over Everton on Saturday lunchtime. Read more
Man Utd star attracts Tottenham interest
There have been reports this week that Manchester United and Dimitar Berbatov may part ways this summer and it is believed that the Bulgarian's former club Tottenham are considering bringing him back. Read more
QPR plan bid for Premier League defender
Tottenham right back Kyle Naughton's impressive campaign on loan at Leicester hasn't gone unnoticed by Championship leaders QPR, who hope to take the youngster with them to the Premier League. Read more
Liverpool to fight Man Utd for midfielder
Belgian international Steven Defour is expected to prompt Liverpool and Manchester United into a bidding war for his services this summer, with the 23-year-old likely to end his five-year Standard Liege stay. Read more
Back Tottenham - get a refund if they flop
New Betfair customers can stake up to £25 on their first bet after opening an account and have the money refunded if they lose. Why not take advantage with a bet on Tottenham defeating Arsenal? Read more
Real Madrid will end Guardiola's records
For the first time since Pep Guardiola took charge of Barcelona in 2008, he failed to defeat Real Madrid last weekend. We reckon the talented tactician's first loss to the capital giants is imminent... Read more
Chelsea unlikely to cruise past rival Blues
Carling Cup winners Birmingham have raised their game in recent weeks to pull clear of immediate relegation woe, yet have a poor record at Chelsea. Don't expect the visiting Blues to be humbled though. Read more
Bet of the Day - Don't expect Chelsea rout
Chelsea struck three times away to West Brom last weekend yet while their home form has been hugely impressive this season, they struggle to thrash teams in the manner that they managed last season. Read more
Man Utd slip gives Arsenal & Chelsea hope
Arsenal and Chelsea's prices to win the Premier League title have jolted in after Manchester United were held by Newcastle last night, though victory is essential for both clubs in their games in hand tonight. Read more
Tottenham boss hushes Chelsea rumours
The majority of pundits expect there to be a managerial vacancy at Stamford Bridge this summer but Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp hasn't been approached to fill it, he confirmed in a recent interview. Read more
Stoke City chase tenth despite FA Cup run
The Premier League's strugglers are hoping that Stoke's progress to the FA Cup Final will harm their form, however Jermaine Pennant has revealed that the Potters are still hungry for a top-half finish. Read more
Man Utd target focusing on Aston Villa
Ashley Young is expected to move this summer as just 12 months will remain on his Aston Villa contract, however he has vowed to show commitment to his current club until the end of the season. Read more
Man City favourites to end trophy drought
Roberto Mancini is eyeing his fifth domestic cup success in 11 seasons as a manager after his Manchester City side dumped Manchester United out of the FA Cup, but his record against Stoke isn't great. Read more
The Betfair forum on Arsenal vs Liverpool
It was dull for over an hour-and-a-half, but Arsenal and Liverpool provided one of the most exciting finales of the season on Sunday, leaving plenty for Betfair football forum posters to get their teeth into.... Read more
Have a loss-proof bet on a Newcastle draw
New Betfair customers can stake up to £25 on their first bet after opening an account and have the money refunded if they lose. Why not take advantage by backing Newcastle to hold Manchester United? Read more
Middlesbrough run to continue at Burnley
The predicted pre-season title push never materialised but Tony Mowbray has done a fine job reviving Middlesbrough's fortunes, and they could scupper another club's promotion aspirations tonight. Read more
Expect Rooney heroics on Man Utd return
Wayne Rooney is back and likely to start for Manchester United as they bid to open a nine-point lead at the top of the Premier League away to Newcastle, a side the England striker has a great record against. Read more
No Eto'o equals no hope for Inter at Roma
Victory against Roma in the Coppa Italia last season edged Inter closer to the treble last season but defeat in the same fixture this evening without Samuel Eto'o will end their bid for silverware under Leonardo. Read more
The Betfair Football £10 Bet of the Day
Our overall Bet of the Day profit has taken a bit of a hit over the last week but is still relatively healthy, and we're looking to boost it back up with a bet on Brechin flopping in the Scottish Second Division. Read more
Huge prize on Betfair as QPR drop points
Robbie Savage wasn't the only one left delighted by Adel Taarabt's disappointing showing and Derby's goalless draw at Loftus Road, as Betfair punters that backed the scoreline were rewarded handsomely. Read more
Everton take the top-six fight to Liverpool
Liverpool can be hugely satisfied with a point away to Arsenal this weekend but neighbours Everton are just two points behind following their win over Blackburn and won't concede defeat in the scrap for sixth. Read more
Aston Villa provide late top-half challenge
Victory away to West Ham has pushed Aston Villa into the top half of the table for the first time since November, and with three home games still left to play, they have a strong chance of staying there. Read more
Chelsea favoured over Arsenal for second
Arsenal's failure to defeat Liverpool despite leading after 98 minutes has prompted punters to put their money on champions Chelsea pushing past them for second place before the end of the season. Read more
Man Utd target makes decision on future
Schalke shot-stopper Manuel Neuer has confirmed that he has made his mind up as to where he will be playing and told the relevant people, and it is believed that Bayern Munich are the club he has chosen. Read more
Wigan revival spells disaster for West Ham
Blackpool and West Ham's survival prospects suddenly look very bleak after Wigan leapfrogged both courtesy of a 3-1 win at Bloomfield Road, while Wolves and Blackburn complete the relegation picture... Read more
Bet up to £25 risk-free on QPR slipping up
New Betfair customers can stake up to £25 on their first bet after opening an account and have the money refunded if they lose. Why not take advantage with a bet on QPR being tripped up by Derby? Read more
The Betfair Football £10 Bet of the Day
There has been plenty of upheaval at Torino of late as they've sacked a manager and then brought him back almost immediately, however we're backing them to show stability on the pitch against Reggina. Read more
Man Utd are in good shape despite cup loss
Our expert Manchester United previewers are predicting that the Reds will return to form following Saturday's FA Cup semi-final loss to Manchester City by taking three points away to Newcastle United. Read more
Best odds on Betfair on Man Utd's 1-0 loss
As ever, there were plenty of chances to land huge sums by betting against other people on Betfair, with better prices offered on the correct scores in the Manchester United, Wigan and Aston Villa games. Read more
Former Arsenal star desperate to return
Alexander Hleb has been scathing about current employers Birmingham's style of football and stated his wish to head back to Arsenal when his season at St Andrew's ends, having left the Gunners three years ago. Read more
Chelsea weigh up successors to Ancelotti
The press have decided that Carlo Ancelotti has little chance of surviving beyond the summer at Stamford Bridge, so speculation has already started as to who will replace him, with no shortage of candidates. Read more
Tottenham to use Gomes as a scapegoat
The Daily Mail reckon that Spurs will sell Heurelho Gomes this summer solely as a consequence of his horrendous mistake against Real Madrid in midweek, and claim they are already looking at replacements. Read more
Punters predict Barcelona vs Man Utd final
Barcelona and Manchester United have seen off the likes of Arsenal and Chelsea to reach the Champions League semi-finals, and most punters expect Real Madrid and Schalke to bow out to them too. Read more
Arsenal forward pondering a summer exit
Marouane Chamakh hasn't had many first-team opportunities for Arsenal so far in 2011 and it is believed that he has been offered a route out of north London by reigning French champions Marseille. Read more
Forlan back to Manchester United?
Kenny Dalglish's men may be making a late charge for a top four spot but Pepe Reina is still considering his future at Liverpool, according to reports. The Spanish goalkeeper wants to be playing Champions League football next season and... Read more
Andy's top-flight tips - Liverpool will lose
The FA Cup is the headline attraction this weekend but there are still six big Premier League matches taking place, the standout being Sunday's between Arsenal and Liverpool. These are Andy Gray's predictions... Read more
The in-play guide to Bolton vs Stoke City
The Manchester derby is attracting the greater attention of the two FA Cup semi-finals but Sunday's is more open according to the Betfair market. We've looked at three ways to make money as the action unfolds... Read more
Andy's FA Cup tips - Back Man U & Bolton
It's FA Cup semi-final weekend and our top tipster Andy Gray, who of course scored a cup final goal during his Everton days, has had plenty to say about the two matches taking place at Wembley... Read more
Have a loss-proof bet on Man City losing!
New Betfair customers can stake up to £25 on their first bet after opening an account and have the money refunded if they lose. Why not take advantage by backing Manchester United in Saturday's FA Cup semi-final? Read more
Back Barcelona in the first of four Clasicos
The first of four Real Madrid versus Barcelona showdowns in 18 days takes place on Saturday night at the Bernabeu in La Liga, and Pep Guardiola's side have to be fancied to effectively confirm first place. Read more
Bet up to £25 risk-free on WBA vs Chelsea
New Betfair customers can stake up to £25 on their first bet after opening an account and have the money refunded if they lose. Why not take advantage with a bet on one of the tastiest Saturday 3pm games? Read more
Nottingham Forest will frustrate Norwich
Norwich have slipped out of second place in the Championship after dropping five points in their last two games, and there's no guarantee that they will bounce back against Nottingham Forest on Friday night. Read more
Watch Bayern Munich & Napoli on Betfair
The Serie A and Bundesliga seasons are reaching a gripping climax and another exciting weekend is on the cards in both. Betfair customers don't have to miss a single kick thanks to Betfair Live Video. Read more
The Betfair Football £10 Bet of the Day
There's plenty to play for in the Bundesliga tonight as Mainz fight to hold on to their Europa League place against relegation battling Borussia Monchengladbach. Our money is on the hosts dropping points. Read more
Man Utd will keep their treble charge alive
Our expert Manchester United previewers respect the ability of neighbours and FA Cup semi-final opponents Manchester City but suspect that, with captain Carlos Tevez missing, they won't be able to stop the treble chasers. Read more
No Gray Areas - Man Utd treble is unlikely
Our star pundit Andy Gray doesn't think that another treble is out of the question for Manchester United but ultimately believes that the Champions League will prove the downfall of their ambitions. Read more
The forum's verdict on Liverpool's run-in
The argument for backing Liverpool to finish in the top four, a counter point as to why it's impossible to close the gap and the reasons for backing them at Arsenal have all been aired on the Betfair football forum... Read more
Man City suffer setback in top-four push
Carlos Tevez has been ruled out of Manchester City's FA Cup semi-final with Manchester United and a number of Premier League games after Roberto Mancini confirmed that he will be absent for up to a month. Read more
PSV and Porto set for Europa League wins
The four Europa League semi-finalists will be revealed tonight, though three of the final four are already all but confirmed. We've taken a look at each encounter to determine the bets worth pursuing. Read more
Bet of the Day - Liverpool beaters will win
It looks like there will be three Portuguese teams in the Europa League semi-finals, a fine feat for a league ranked the ninth best on the continent earlier this season. We're backing Sporting Braga to deliver... Read more