Leyton Orient won't roll over for Arsenal
The home FA Cup fifth round tie against Arsenal was supposed to signal the start of Leyton Orient's slump following an 11-match unbeaten streak but their late leveller then was followed by a classy comeback from 2-0 down away to promotion chasers Huddersfield to extend the run to 13 games.
It's an incredible record for a side that were battling League One relegation when Russell Slade came in to keep them up last April and as they've only lost by more than one goal once in 33 fixtures since early September, a flutter on Leyton Orient +1.5 at [2.46] on the Asian Handicap could prove shrewd.
With that wager, you get paid out on any result other than an Arsenal victory by two or more goals, which is a far less frequent feat than you may expect, occurring in just one of their last five at the Emirates. They haven't won by four or goals in a domestic clash since August, so don't expect a thrashing.
Even though we're willing to punt on the underdogs putting up a fight, it's a brave man that backs Orient at [20.0] to inflict Arsenal's first defeat in 14 as hosts, especially as Slade's overachievers have only triumphed in one of the five League One away outings during their impressive run.
Arsenal's price of [1.18] may appeal to in-play fans for a lay-to-back punt, in which you oppose the Gunners at kick-off in the hope of backing them at bigger odds later in the evening. In three of their last five in north London, they have entered the final 15 minutes without the lead and won. Those who fancy the visitors to score will also be tempted by the [9.2] on them coming from behind to win.
Arsenal v Leyton Orient
Kick-off: 7.45pm
Live on ESPN
Will Jonathan Tehoue be a hero again? He's [8.6] to score at any time...
Published: 2 Mar 2011
alfred (March 2, 2011 12:44 PM) said:
hopefully orient should prepare they will concede more than 4 goals today no matter what happen last sunday go gunners lets go for the remaining trophies.