datuk’s ramblings

BLUES CAN BREAK RED BLOCKADE AT bet365’s 11/10
Chelsea v Liverpool Sa Apr 22 – 5.15 pm ko (BBC1)
As usual with these two teams, a tight low-scoring game looks on the cards, but its Chelsea who are fancied to prevail at the bet365 price of 11/10 (Liverpool 12/5, 2/1 the Draw). That doesn’t look a bad price considering that Chelsea have won five of the last nine encounters in the last two seasons, compared to the Red’s solitary triumph in May 2005, and they probably have more potential match winners on the pitch than Liverpool. Of course, the Reds won’t be easy to break down at Old Trafford, but Chelsea are fancied to nick his by one goal and progress to the final.

In the bet365 First Goalscorer market, the in-form Didier Drogba gets the nod at 5/1, especially as they’ll give you your money back if he scores the last goal in the game instead. It’s not difficult to envisage this game being really tight leading up to the interval, so the same firm’s 4/1 about the Draw / Chelsea double result market also looks tempting. Once the game goes live, don’t forget to check out their Live In-Play Console, which offers up to 14 dynamic markets on the game.

Live Game Picks:

Chelsea @ 11/10
Didier Drogba to score first @ 5/1
Draw / Chelsea @ 4/1

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UNITED WORTHY FAVOURITES AT EVENS
Man United v Arsenal Su Apr 9 – 4.00 pm ko (SS1)
Let’s hope we don’t see a repeat of the boring 0-0 draw at Highbury, or the Cup Final for that matter, but that’s unlikely with both teams bang in form and looking like they could beat anyone right now. Of course, Arsenal have a trip to Europe in midweek to worry about, and the result there could influence this game. If they lose to Juventus, their confidence is bound to be affected, but there’s nothing to affect United’s confidence right now, and they look a worthy favourite for the game at bet365’s Evens (11/4 Arsenal, 11/5 the Draw).

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SHOW NO MERCY WITH REDS AT A TASTY 8/15
WBA v Liverpool Sa Apr 1 - 5.15 pm ko (PremPlus)
If West Brom are to repeat last season’s great escape, it must start here and now at the Hawthorns, but they can expect no mercy from Liverpool. The Reds have got Champions League football to secure for next season and, now that they’ve rediscovered their goal scoring touch, they can exploit any weaknesses in the Albion defence and there are plenty.

Liverpool’s seven-goal haul against Birmingham last week contrasts sharply with the Baggies recent draw against the same side, and another hatful could be on the cards here. Back the Reds with confidence at bet365’s 8/15 and fill up on the ‘Over’ goals at a standout 21/20. Once the game kicks off, don’t forget to check out our live markets (up to 14 available) via the In-Play Console on the bet365 homepage.

Live Game Picks:
Liverpool @ 8/15
Over 2.5 Goals @ 21/20

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