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Premier League Transfer News: Michael Owen set to join Manchester United in shock move

3 July 2009 | About Ralph Ellis

Michael Owen has always had his doubters but Ralph Ellis believes that by bringing the striker to Manchester United, Sir Alex Ferguson will pull off the transfer coup of the summer. Meanwhile, there has been a dramatic response on Betfair's... Read more | Comment now

Football Betting: Fabregas exit could be final straw for Wenger

1 July 2009 | About Frank Gregan

With Barcelona desperate to lure Cesc Fabregas to the Nou Camp, Frank Gregan believes that a poor start to the season could make Arsene Wenger a lively outsider in Betfair's First Managerial Change market...... Read more | Comment now

Premier League Transfers: As Brum stregthen their squad, it's Wigan who might get the relegation Blues

29 June 2009 | About Ralph Ellis

Ralph Ellis gives us the lowdown on the most recent Premier League moves as Birmingham take the credit card out whilst Wigan seem happy to let their prize assets move on.... Read more | Comment now

Premier League Transfer News: Tevez move across town leaves United short in attack

22 June 2009 | About Ralph Ellis

Tevez turns down United, Moyes ponders Owen's come and get me plea and Chelsea aim to give Ancelotti marquee signings. Ralph Ellis discusses the latest transfer news as the market hots up...... Read more | Comment now

Premier League Betting: Everton the early value for top 6 finish

20 June 2009 | About Nik Wardle

Before the big summer spending takes place, Nik Wardle looks at some good early betting options to consider in the Premier League.... Read more | Comment now

Premier League Transfer Update: Ronaldo won't be missed.

15 June 2009 | About Mike Norman

It appears that Real Madrid have cornered the market when it comes to signing new players says "Mystical" Mike Norman, but expect the Premier League to see a lot more transfer activity in the weeks ahead...... Read more | Comment now

Premier League 2009/10: Indifference abounds at Upton Park as West Ham complete the least exciting takeover in football history

13 June 2009 | About David Croft

With new owners preaching parsimony Gianfranco Zola will be hard pressed to replicate last year's good Premier League performance, says Hammer David Croft.... Read more | Comment now

Premier League Betting: Managers often move for the right seasons

11 June 2009 | About Paul Moon

As Ancelotti and Martinez arrive in the crazy world of Premier League football and Steve Bruce switches allegiances, Paul Moon looks at what motivates a manager to join a particular club and predicts how successful they might be this season.... Read more | Comment now

Ronaldo Transfer: Real Madrid bid shakes up Premier League winner market

11 June 2009 | About Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco

As Manchester United accept Real Madrid's bid for Ronaldo, the 2009 Premier League champions drift in the betting to defend their title...... Read more | Comment now

Premier League Betting: The right move?

8 June 2009 | About Mike Norman

The summer transfers are just about to hit full swing, and here at betting.betfair we will be keeping you up-to-date with all the Premier League ins and outs. "Mystical" Mike Norman rounds up what's happened so far....... Read more | Comment now

Ancelotti appointment must be the first of many changes at Chelsea

1 June 2009 | About Tareq Quiroz

Fresh blood is needed at Stamford Bridge as ageing squad begins to creak.... Read more | Comment now

Football Betting: Ferguson must take responsibility for United's humbling

31 May 2009 | About Feizal Rahman

Manchester United were outclassed in every area of the pitch in their Champions League Final defeat to Barcelona and Feizal Rahman knows who he blames.... Read more | Comment now

Premier League Betting: All change in 2009/10?

31 May 2009 | About Ari Last

As English football fans come to terms with the end of the domestic season, Ari Last lifts the doom and gloom by turning his thoughts to next year's title race...... Read more | Comment now

The Betfair Contrarian: Why Burnley will avoid relegation next season

27 May 2009 | About The Betfair Contrarian

There'll be smiles on the streets of Burnley this time next year when the small town club buck the Premier League relegation odds, says The Betfair Contrarian.... Read more | Comment now

Champions League Final Betting: Cute Guardiola has the measure of Ferguson

25 May 2009 | About Paul Moon

Paul Moon shares his strong opinions on the problems with English football and explains why he believes Barcelona have the tactical nous to overcome Manchester United in the Champions League final.... Read more | Comments (3)

Football Betting: What can we expect in 2009/10?

25 May 2009 | About Ralph Ellis

As the curtain falls on the 2008/09 Premier League, Ralph Ellis explains how his bets came in and asks what the end of this season can tell us about the start of the next...... Read more | Comment now

Premier League Betting: Sunderland v Chelsea

23 May 2009 | About Richard Walker

Richard Walker thinks Sunderland will play it cautious on Sunday but that will only benefit Chelsea. Best Bet: Back Chelsea @ [1.95].... Read more | Comment now

Premier League Betting: West Ham v Middlesbrough

23 May 2009 | About Richard Walker

Things look grim for Gareth Southgate's Middlesbrough and to make matters worse Richard Walker doesn't even think they'll manage the win that is essential to their survival prospects. Best Bets: Lay Middlesbrough @ [3.5].... Read more | Comment now

Premier League Betting: Hull City v Manchester United

23 May 2009 | About Richard Walker

Freefalling Hull at least face the United second-string on Sunday, but though weakened, the champions are still the top team in the league according to Richard Walker. Best Bet: Back Man Utd @ [2.38].... Read more | Comment now

Premier League Betting: Aston Villa v Newcastle United

23 May 2009 | About Richard Walker

Rich Walker is forecasting a last day escape for the 'dreamers' of Newcastle. Read why here... Best Bet: Back Under 2.5 goals @ [2.08].... Read more | Comment now

Premier League Betting: Absentees can help you ensure betting profit

22 May 2009 | About Bettorlogic

Bettorlogic talk us through why the absence of Antonio Valencia from Wigan's team this week opens plenty of betting opportunities.... Read more | Comment now

Overs/Unders 2.5 goals: Final day flurry or cagey anti-climax?

22 May 2009 | About Ed Nicholson

With one week left, Ed's profit stands at 29.36 points (18.14% ROI). All in all, prior to the suggestions below, he has recommended 152 bets - 112 being under/over 2.5 goals suggestions ranging from 1pt to 3pts, and 40 correct... Read more | Comment now

Relegation Betting: Every outcome explained

21 May 2009 | About Andrew Atherley

The final two relegation places will be decided on Sunday when Sunderland, Hull, Newcastle and Middlesbrough fight for their Premier League lives. Andrew Atherley calculates every possible outcome, what they mean for each team and where bettors can profit.... Read more | Comment now

Premier League Relegation Betting: No regrets in the lap of the Gods

20 May 2009 | About Frank Gregan

As a final day meltdown looms for four Premier League clubs, former-Forest Green Rovers supremo Frank Gregan picks his relegation bets and provides an insight into the agonies of a football manager...... Read more | Comment now

Premier League Betting: Could misguided faith be responsible for current plight of Middlesbrough and Newcastle?

20 May 2009 | About Mike Norman

Ahead of Survival Sunday, "Mystical" Mike Norman takes a light-hearted look back through the season, and reveals who has won what at his annual Crystal Ball Awards...... Read more | Comment now

 

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