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December 20th, 2007

Here’s the latest match previews from Simon at Pinnacle Sports. (We rate these guys highly, especially for ultra-sharp Asian Handicap Betting odds, and no, it’s not just marketing hype – suggest you check it out to improve your sports betting profits) 

 

This weekend’s Premiership fixtures signal the start of the hectic Christmas period cramming five games into a three week period. With fifteen points up for grabs the table could change dramatically in that time, and of course in January the transfer window opens, giving clubs the opportunity to reinforce and replace.

For Premiership bettors this period is also a critical time, with such an overwhelming number of potential bets it is easy to get carried away, so remember the golden rule, always get the best price available, usually found at PinnacleSports.com, offering bettors up to 60% better Premiership betting odds.

Ramos Preparing for First North London Derby

Juande Ramos will have experienced some tense and fiery games during his time as manager of Sevilla, but nothing will have prepared him for the tension of a North London Derby. Tuesday night’s Carling Cup win at Manchester City puts Spurs in the last four of that competition, and gives the Spanish coach a chance of silverware in his first season, but he may have to negotiate the Gunners en route. He will be well aware that Tottenham haven’t beaten their dreaded rivals in 27 meetings, and you have to go even further back for an away win against Arsenal. The win at Eastlands was a further sign that Spurs are finding form; they have lost just once in eleven fixtures and could race up the table over the Christmas period.

The problem is that Arsenal are virtually unbeatable at home. Chelsea tried and failed last weekend, and in nine home games this season Arsene Wenger’s side have dropped just two points. Cesc Fabregas returned for the win against the Blues, which is a huge boost for Wenger, as he is now the side’s most influential player, while William Gallas is justifying his position of team captain, scoring the crucial goal in the 1-0 win over the Blues. Arsenal were also involved in midweek Carling Cup action, winning away at Blackburn in extra time, but Wenger had the luxury of fielding a second string side, leaving his first team fresh, unlike his opponents.

PinnacleSports make Arsenal favourites 1.980 (-1) for the lunchtime game, with Spurs 1.943 (+1).
Everton’s Progress to be Tested at Old Trafford

Of all the teams trying to displace one the Premiership’s big four sides from the Champions League places, Everton’s credentials seem to be the strongest. The Toffees are unbeaten in a dozen games, including a trip to Stamford Bridge and three tricky UEFA Cup ties. The return from injury of Tim Cahill has been critical to their form, as has been the gradual adjustment of record signing, Yakubu, to their style of play. David Moyes will be keen to get the best out of the Nigerian before he heads off for the African Cup of Nations in January. The true progress of Everton will be measured at Old Trafford on Sunday, arguably the toughest fixture in their calendar.

Everton won at the Theatre of Dreams in the first ever Premiership season, but have failed to repeat that since. They have drawn on two of the last three visits but come up against a Manchester United side on red hot form. The Red Devils have won eight successive home league games, and have conceded just twice at home this term. They will be buoyed by last weekend’s crucial win at Anfield, that keeps them one point behind league leaders, Arsenal. Alex Ferguson will know that a continuation of their form over the Christmas period could take them to the top in the New Year.

PinnacleSports make Manchester United 1.943 (-1 & -1.5) with Everton 1.980 (+1 & +1.5). Punters should note that Everton’s handicap would have been enough to cover on three of the last four visits.

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