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Europa League Betting: Whoever wins this one will have earned their corn

1 July 2009 | About Tareq Quiroz

As the UEFA Cup's re-incarnation - the Europa League - kicks off on Thursday, Tareq Quiroz explains how it all works, what a slog it is to to win it and who that winner may be.... Read more | Comment now

Football Betting Briefing: Expect goals in UEFA Cup final

17 May 2009 | About James Eastham

Black Cats aim to secure survival on the South Coast, Werder Bremen bid to lift the UEFA Cup, vital fixtures in Greece and Denmark - James Eastham takes a whistle stop tour of the world as he looks ahead to... Read more | Comment now

UEFA Cup Betting Preview: Manchester City v Hamburg

15 April 2009 | About Dan Fitch

Manchester City must overcome a two goal deficit when they host Hamburg in the second leg of the UEFA Cup quarter-final. Dan Ftich believes failure will result in the Mark Hughes losing his job. Best Bet: Over 2.5 goals @... Read more | Comment now

UEFA Cup Betting: City can expect tough trip to Hamburg

8 April 2009 | About Dan Fitch

Manchester City's atrocious away record combined with the quality of their opposition means that anything other than defeat in Germany would be a good result, says Dan Fitch. Best Bet: Back Hamburg @ [2.12].... Read more | Comment now

UEFA Cup Betting: AaB v Manchester City

19 March 2009 | About Alsy

Unlike other English clubs, Manchester City have shown the UEFA Cup the respect it deserves and now they are about to reap the rewards, say Alister Morgan. Best Bests: The Draw @ [4.3]... Read more | Comment now

UEFA Cup Betting: Man City just 5.3 for UEFA Cup glory

12 March 2009 | About Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco

Manchester City took another huge step towards winning this year's UEFA Cup after beating Aalborg 2-0 at home and now trade at just 5.3 on Betfair to lift the trophy.... Read more | Comment now

UEFA Cup Betting: Man City v AaB

11 March 2009 | About Dan Fitch

Manchester City are now the only English team left in the competition and if that wasn't pressure enough, they're also the new tournament favourites. Dan Fitch looks at their first leg encounter against AaB where he suggests you go with... Read more | Comment now

UEFA Cup on Betfair: Joy for City, pain for Villa, Spurs and AC Milan

26 February 2009 | About Joe Dyer

And pain too for some short-price takers on a dramatic night of UEFA Cup action.... Read more | Comment now

UEFA Cup Betting: CSKA Moscow v Aston Villa

26 February 2009 | About Mike Norman

After Wagner Love lit up the first leg this tie is set for more explosive drama on Thursday night. However, Martin O'Neill's priorities lie elsewhere and that makes the hosts hot favourites, says Mike Norman. Best Bet: Back CSKA/CSKA @... Read more | Comment now

UEFA Cup Betting Preview: Tottenham Hotspur v Shakhtar Donetsk

26 February 2009 | About Mike Norman

Mike Norman is dissappointed by Harry Redknapp's plans to field a weakened team against Shakhtar Donetsk and wonders why clubs place such emphasis on European qualification if they are prepared to surrender it so meekly. Best Bet: Lay Tottenham @... Read more | Comment now

UEFA Cup Betting Preview: Manchester City v FC Kobenhavn

25 February 2009 | About Mike Norman

Mike Norman believes it will be a big surprise if Manchester City do not progress to the last 16 of the UEFA Cup. Best Bet: Back Man City/Man City @ 2.42 (Half Time/Full Time).... Read more | Comment now

UEFA Cup Betting: Hughes eyes glory and security

17 February 2009 | About Dan Fitch

Dan Fitch reckons Harry Redknapp has bigger fish to fry at the moment than a UEFA Cup tie against Shakhtar Donetsk, whilst Mark Hughes no doubt realises that claiming the UEFA Cup is the surest route to ensure that he... Read more | Comment now

UEFA Cup Betting: English quartet in action with the Premiership on their minds

17 December 2008 | About Alsy

Villa and Man City are already through, Spurs are virtually guaranteed progress and Portsmouth are already out so for one reason or another all four English clubs are probably already thinking ahead to this weekend's Premiership fixtures, according to Alister... Read more | Comment now

In-running Betfair prices from a very good UEFA Cup night for English teams

6 November 2008 | About Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco

3-2 scoreline at Eastlands matched at 44, Villa secure priceless win in Prague and AC Milan touch 16.5 before being bailed out by Ronaldinho.... Read more | Comment now

UEFA Cup: Unbalanced City prepare for return of the "Macsh"

5 November 2008 | About Dan Fitch

Dan Fitch looks forward to hearing Steve McClaren's Dutch accent when FC Twente visit Eastlands. But the ex-England boss is doing ok in Holland and his side could cause Robinho and co a few problems...... Read more | Comment now

Mixed luck for English sides in the UEFA Cup

23 October 2008 | About Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco

Spurs' season is now beginning to fall apart on the European as well as domestic front after Udinese were matched at [2.5] on Betfair before beating Juande Ramos' side 2-0. Portsmouth fared no better but Aston Villa mean business in... Read more | Comment now

UEFA Cup Betting Preview: All the English clubs' fixtures examined

22 October 2008 | About Alsy

Tomorrow night's clash at Villa Park is brimming with European pedigree but while Portsmouth should shoot down Braga, will Tottenham's trip to Udinese be Ramos' last stand? Alister Morgan weighs up the prospects of the English clubs...... Read more | Comment now

UEFA Cup Betting: Toffees come unstuck in Belgium

2 October 2008 | About maxliu

Everton crash out in Belgium but City, Spurs and Villa keep the flag flying.... Read more | Comment now

UEFA Cup Betting: Very different fortunes await the English teams

1 October 2008 | About Alsy

With Manchester City, Everton and Spus all involved in delicately-balanced ties, Alister Morgan expects two of the three to progress but who does he feel will crash out of Europe on Thursday night?... Read more | Comment now

Time running out for Ancelotti as misfiring forwards and injured defenders leave Milan in an unfamiliar place

18 September 2008 | About Jonathan Wilson

Jonathan Wlison sees trouble ahead for AC Milan as the Rossoneri begin their UEFA Cup bid.... Read more | Comment now

UEFA Cup Odds: Wobbly Spurs lead English contingent as UEFA Cup gets underway

18 September 2008 | About Dan Fitch

Dan Fitch is concerned for Tottenham while Villa and Everton may also struggle...... Read more | Comment now

UEFA Cup Betting: Italian trio of AC Milan, Udinese and Napoli target UEFA glory

17 September 2008 | About Editor

Richard Aikman picks a few bets from Thursday night's UEFA action as under-fire Milan, pleasing-on-the-eye Napoli and the unpredictable Udinese lock horns with FC Zurich, Benfica and Dortmund respectively.... Read more | Comment now

UEFA Cup Betting: Villa and Silva will star for Valencia

3 September 2008 | About Nik Wardle

AC Milan are the star attraction in this year's UEFA Cup but Nik Wardle reckons Valencia have the best strike partnership in the tournament.... Read more | Comment now

UEFA Cup Final Betting: A Rangers fan's thoughts on Wednesday's big match

13 May 2008 | About Total Goals Guys

Lifelong Rangers supporter John Girvan goes through the Cup final odds... Read more | Comment now

UEFA Cup Final Betting: Fresh Zenit should have too much for fatigued Rangers

13 May 2008 | About Mike Norman

Mike Norman looks at the odds ahead of the UEFA Cup final on Wednesday night... Read more | Comment now

 

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