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Fred’s View on Man Utd v Reading

August 10th, 2007

The intrepid Fred Done of BetFred.com Bookmaking fame shares his views on Sunday’s Manchester United vs Reading fixture.

We’ve sat, we’ve waited, and we’ve only just seen the weather improve enough to call it ‘summer.’ Now that the sun’s shining, the Premier League is back – and let’s hope with a resounding win for United.
 
Like many of you, I’ve watched Sir Alex make some strong moves in the transfer market over the last few months, and there may be more drama to come in the Tevez saga. The talk is that it’s going to happen any day now, but I don’t expect him to be playing on Sunday. Perhaps we’ll see him paraded at Old Trafford on Sunday in a new United shirt!
 
The way the Premier League is these days, you’ve got to get off to a flier to keep up with the strong competition all around. This Sunday could be the perfect start for United, with a weakened Reading team visiting the Theatre of Dreams. After having sold their best midfielder in Steve Sidwell, they’re now without Leroy Lita after he picked up a muscle injury in bed. I know that sounds a bit dodgy, but apparently the strain was in his lower leg and seems to be a problem with a nerve. Now we shouldn’t make fun, should we? For match betting, United are clear favourites for this one at 1/5, with Reading 9/1 and the draw at 9/2, so for the pessimistic in you there’s some value to be had on a nil-nil result.
 
After Paul Scholes played 90 minutes against Dunfermline on Wednesday night, I’m looking for a strong performance from the midfield dynamo and he’s 8/1 to score the first goal. As you’d expect, Rooney is favourite to open United’s account against Reading, at 7/2. If you fancy a man that found his range towards the end of last season, you might want to look at Michael Carrick, who’s priced up at a generous 16/1 with MU Bet.
 
When United are at home, the scorecasts always end up costing me a fortune. If either Rooney or Ronaldo pick up the first goal, I’m always in trouble and end up paying out big! Even so, I can’t help but look at the 22/1 available for Rooney first goal and United to win 3-0, or 33/1 on the same scorer and a 3-1.
 
If you’re a scorecast punter, then look no further than Betfred for a great offer. If you back a scorecast but only get one of the two parts correct, I’ll give you your money back. I’ll also give you your money back if you back a player to score the first goal but he only scores the last. That means you get another chance to win big with United. These offers also apply to all Premier League games, so you’ve got plenty to choose from!
 
I’ll be satisfied whatever the scoreline if United win on Sunday and am looking forward to getting back in my seat after a long summer without the Premier League.
 
Let’s get behind United on Sunday and get off to a similar start to last season.
 
Good luck,
Fred

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